Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2023)

Author(s):
Riya James, Anita Kerketta and Prakhar Khare

Abstract:
This study investigates the effect of Panchagavya and Photosynthetic bacteria on the growth, yield, and quality of Cherry tomatoes. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the plants in terms of various parameters such as plant height, number of branches, days to first flowering, number of flowers per cluster, number of fruit set per cluster, number of fruits per plant, fruit weight, total soluble solids (TSS), ascorbic acid, and benefit-cost ratio. The treatments applied in the study include control, PSB at different concentrations (30 ml/l, 60 ml/l, 90 ml/l, and 120 ml/l), and Panchagavya at different concentrations (30 ml/l, 60 ml/l, 90 ml/l, and 120 ml/l). The results of the study indicate that the application of PSB and Panchagavya significantly improved the growth and yield of Cherry tomatoes. The highest fruit yield, fruit weight, TSS, and ascorbic acid content were observed in the plants treated with PSB at a concentration of 90 ml/l and Panchagavya at a concentration of 120 ml/l. The benefit-cost ratio was also found to be higher in the treated plants compared to the control. Overall, the study suggests that the applicationof PSB and Panchagavya can be an effective and sustainable method for enhancing the growth, yield, and quality of Cherry Tomatoes.