Vol. 10, Issue 10 (2021)

Author(s):
ZS Kimi, Arun Alfred David, Tarence Thomas, Narendra Swaroop and Amreen Hassan

Abstract:
The study was planned to see the response of integrated nutrient management on soil health, yield attributes and yield of pea (Pisum sativum L.) which comprised the combination of inorganic fertilizers (viz., Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc), bio-fertilizers (viz., Rhizobium+PSB) and organic manures (Farm Yard Manures). The results revealed that,100 % Rhizobium+PSB, inorganic fertilizers and FYM performed better regarding number of pods plant-1 (20.25), test weight (193), fresh weight (56.19g), dry weight (23.88g), pod yield (25.09 q ha-1), seed yield (25.09 q ha-1) and soil parameters. Combined inoculation of bio-fertilizers along with 100% FYM and inorganic fertilizers proved most effective for producing higher seed yield (25.09 q ha-1) as compared to control (18.15 q ha-1). The results clearly show that conjunctive use of organic manure and inorganic fertilizers along with bio-fertilizers resulted in higher productivity of field pea.