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volume 37 issue 3 (september 2022) : 285-288,   Doi: 10.18805/BKAP537

Study the Efficiency of Vermicompost on Growth and Yield Attributes of Tomato (Lycopersican esculentum)

K
K. Vinoth Kumar
B
B. Anish Raj
A
A. Sriraghul
K
K. Sadanish
N
N. Raghul Raj
K
K.S. Prajith
M
M. Tamilselvan
1Faculty Centre for Agricultural Education and Research, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Vidyalaya Campus, Coimbatore-641 020, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Submitted18-05-2022|

  • Accepted15-09-2022|

  • First Online 20-09-2022|

  • doi 10.18805/BKAP537

Cite article:- Kumar Vinoth K., Raj Anish B., Sriraghul A., Sadanish K., Raj Raghul N., Prajith K.S., Tamilselvan M. (2022). Study the Efficiency of Vermicompost on Growth and Yield Attributes of Tomato (Lycopersican esculentum). Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika. 37(3): 285-288. doi: 10.18805/BKAP537.

ABSTRACT

Background: Judicious application of inorganic fertilizers is very essential to obtain high yields of improved crop varieties. But the liberal and continuous application of inorganic fertilizers under intensive crop production systems resulted in multiple nutrient deficiency in the soil besides causing imbalance in soil physico-chemical properties. Further the increased use of inorganic fertilizers resulted in diminishing soil fertility and unsustainable crop yields, besides creating additional problems in soil such as soil acidity, alkalinity, soil and ground water pollution. Organic agriculture is environment friendly, ecological production system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. Organic materials such as compost, vermicompost, poultry manure, oilcakes, green manures and crop residues can substitute inorganic fertilizers to maintain productivity and environmental quality. The quality of agricultural produce, particularly horticultural produce viz., vegetables, flowers and fruits get improves when the nutrients are supplied through organic manures than in the form of fertilizers. 
Methods: Keeping all above information in view, a present experiment was carried out to study the effect of application of different ratio of vermicompost amended with soil on the growth, yield and quality of tomato crop (Lycopersican esculentum). A pot culture experiment was conducted to study the efficiency of vermicompost on plant growth and yield. 
Result: From the study, application of organic manures viz vermicompost resulted better crop growth and quality parameters in tomato crop and remarkably improvement in soil fertility was also observed. Application of vermicompost at 25 per cent and 50 per cent treatments not showed significant difference in growth and quality parameters of tomato crop. Regarding the quantity of vermicompost application, the cost of cultivation was reduced in 25 per cent vermicompost applied treatment than 50 per cent vermicompost applied treatment. Therefore, application of 25 per cent vermicompost treatment was found to be the best suited practice for tomato crop cultivation and also increased a net return, improved quality products and sustaining the soil health. Application of organic manure is one of the viable approaches for eco-friendly crop production.

REFERENCES


  1. Anitha, T., Venkatesan, S., Soujanya, P. and Pradeep, G. (2020). Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality attributes of radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika. 37: 56-60.

  2. Beaulah, A., Vadivel, E. and Rajadurai, K.R. (2002). Study on effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth characters of moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) cv. PKM1. J. South Indian Hort. 52(1-6): 183-193. 

  3. Chaudhary, D.R. (2009). Organic farming: An overview. Farmers Forum. 2(4): 7-9.

  4. Follet, R., Donahue, R. and Murphy, L. (2005). Soil and Soil Amendments. Prentice Hall: Inc., New Jersey.

  5. Gomez, K.A. and Gomez, A.A. (1984). Statistical Procedure for Agricultural Research (11Ed.) John Wiley and Sons. New Delhi. p. 680. 

  6. Karup, B.S., Puspakumari, R. and Issac, S.R. (1997). Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in Okra with nitrification inhibitor. Veg. Sci. 24(1): 10-12.

  7. Maheswarappa, H.P. (1997). Agronomic investigation kacholam (Kacmpteria galanga L.) and arrow root (Maranta arundinacea L.) grown as intercrops in coconut garden. Ph.D. Thesis (Agronomy), University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

  8. Natarajan, S. (1990). Standardization of nitrogen application of chilli grown under semi dry condition. South Indian Hort. 38(6): 315-318.

  9. Prabhakaran, C. and Pitchai, G.J. (2002). Effects of different organic nitrogen sources on pH, Total soluble solids, titratable acidity, reducing and non reducing sugars, crude protein and ascorbic acid content of tomato fruits. J. Soils and Crops. 12(2): 160-166.

  10. Rajbir, S.B. (2016). Effect of inorganic fertilizers, organic manure and their time of application on fruit yield and quality in mango (Mangifera indica) cv. Dushehari. Agricultural Science Digest. (36): 231-233.

  11. Selvaraj, N., Ramaraj, B., Devarajan, K., Seenivasan, N., Senthil Kumar, S. and Sakthi, E. (2003). Effect of Organic Farming on Growth and Yield of Thyme. In: Articles and Abstracts of National Seminar on production and utilization of medicinal plants. 13-14 March 2003 held at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. pp. 63. 

  12. Sengupta, S.K., Chaurahsia, R.K and Jayant Bhatt, S. (2001). Study on influence of organic and inorganic nutrition on the productivity of Betelvine crop and storage life of betel leaves (Piper betel L). J. South Indian Hort. 52(1-6): 263- 269. 

  13. Subbaiah, K., Helkaiah, J. and Rajgopal, C.K. (1998). Effect of N, P and K on capsaicin content of MDU-1 chilli. South Indian Horti. 28: 103-104.

  14. Zodhy, L.L., Badar, S.M.S., Khalah, M.A. and Makhsud, H.K. (1994). Evaluation of biodigested slurry as fertilizer. II. Effect on biological and chemical properties of virgin sandy soil. Egyptian J. Microbial. 19(1): 131-138.
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    volume 37 issue 3 (september 2022) : 285-288,   Doi: 10.18805/BKAP537

    Study the Efficiency of Vermicompost on Growth and Yield Attributes of Tomato (Lycopersican esculentum)

    K
    K. Vinoth Kumar
    B
    B. Anish Raj
    A
    A. Sriraghul
    K
    K. Sadanish
    N
    N. Raghul Raj
    K
    K.S. Prajith
    M
    M. Tamilselvan
    1Faculty Centre for Agricultural Education and Research, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Vidyalaya Campus, Coimbatore-641 020, Tamil Nadu, India.

    • Submitted18-05-2022|

    • Accepted15-09-2022|

    • First Online 20-09-2022|

    • doi 10.18805/BKAP537

    Cite article:- Kumar Vinoth K., Raj Anish B., Sriraghul A., Sadanish K., Raj Raghul N., Prajith K.S., Tamilselvan M. (2022). Study the Efficiency of Vermicompost on Growth and Yield Attributes of Tomato (Lycopersican esculentum). Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika. 37(3): 285-288. doi: 10.18805/BKAP537.

    ABSTRACT

    Background: Judicious application of inorganic fertilizers is very essential to obtain high yields of improved crop varieties. But the liberal and continuous application of inorganic fertilizers under intensive crop production systems resulted in multiple nutrient deficiency in the soil besides causing imbalance in soil physico-chemical properties. Further the increased use of inorganic fertilizers resulted in diminishing soil fertility and unsustainable crop yields, besides creating additional problems in soil such as soil acidity, alkalinity, soil and ground water pollution. Organic agriculture is environment friendly, ecological production system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. Organic materials such as compost, vermicompost, poultry manure, oilcakes, green manures and crop residues can substitute inorganic fertilizers to maintain productivity and environmental quality. The quality of agricultural produce, particularly horticultural produce viz., vegetables, flowers and fruits get improves when the nutrients are supplied through organic manures than in the form of fertilizers. 
    Methods: Keeping all above information in view, a present experiment was carried out to study the effect of application of different ratio of vermicompost amended with soil on the growth, yield and quality of tomato crop (Lycopersican esculentum). A pot culture experiment was conducted to study the efficiency of vermicompost on plant growth and yield. 
    Result: From the study, application of organic manures viz vermicompost resulted better crop growth and quality parameters in tomato crop and remarkably improvement in soil fertility was also observed. Application of vermicompost at 25 per cent and 50 per cent treatments not showed significant difference in growth and quality parameters of tomato crop. Regarding the quantity of vermicompost application, the cost of cultivation was reduced in 25 per cent vermicompost applied treatment than 50 per cent vermicompost applied treatment. Therefore, application of 25 per cent vermicompost treatment was found to be the best suited practice for tomato crop cultivation and also increased a net return, improved quality products and sustaining the soil health. Application of organic manure is one of the viable approaches for eco-friendly crop production.

    REFERENCES


    1. Anitha, T., Venkatesan, S., Soujanya, P. and Pradeep, G. (2020). Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality attributes of radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika. 37: 56-60.

    2. Beaulah, A., Vadivel, E. and Rajadurai, K.R. (2002). Study on effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth characters of moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) cv. PKM1. J. South Indian Hort. 52(1-6): 183-193. 

    3. Chaudhary, D.R. (2009). Organic farming: An overview. Farmers Forum. 2(4): 7-9.

    4. Follet, R., Donahue, R. and Murphy, L. (2005). Soil and Soil Amendments. Prentice Hall: Inc., New Jersey.

    5. Gomez, K.A. and Gomez, A.A. (1984). Statistical Procedure for Agricultural Research (11Ed.) John Wiley and Sons. New Delhi. p. 680. 

    6. Karup, B.S., Puspakumari, R. and Issac, S.R. (1997). Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in Okra with nitrification inhibitor. Veg. Sci. 24(1): 10-12.

    7. Maheswarappa, H.P. (1997). Agronomic investigation kacholam (Kacmpteria galanga L.) and arrow root (Maranta arundinacea L.) grown as intercrops in coconut garden. Ph.D. Thesis (Agronomy), University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

    8. Natarajan, S. (1990). Standardization of nitrogen application of chilli grown under semi dry condition. South Indian Hort. 38(6): 315-318.

    9. Prabhakaran, C. and Pitchai, G.J. (2002). Effects of different organic nitrogen sources on pH, Total soluble solids, titratable acidity, reducing and non reducing sugars, crude protein and ascorbic acid content of tomato fruits. J. Soils and Crops. 12(2): 160-166.

    10. Rajbir, S.B. (2016). Effect of inorganic fertilizers, organic manure and their time of application on fruit yield and quality in mango (Mangifera indica) cv. Dushehari. Agricultural Science Digest. (36): 231-233.

    11. Selvaraj, N., Ramaraj, B., Devarajan, K., Seenivasan, N., Senthil Kumar, S. and Sakthi, E. (2003). Effect of Organic Farming on Growth and Yield of Thyme. In: Articles and Abstracts of National Seminar on production and utilization of medicinal plants. 13-14 March 2003 held at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. pp. 63. 

    12. Sengupta, S.K., Chaurahsia, R.K and Jayant Bhatt, S. (2001). Study on influence of organic and inorganic nutrition on the productivity of Betelvine crop and storage life of betel leaves (Piper betel L). J. South Indian Hort. 52(1-6): 263- 269. 

    13. Subbaiah, K., Helkaiah, J. and Rajgopal, C.K. (1998). Effect of N, P and K on capsaicin content of MDU-1 chilli. South Indian Horti. 28: 103-104.

    14. Zodhy, L.L., Badar, S.M.S., Khalah, M.A. and Makhsud, H.K. (1994). Evaluation of biodigested slurry as fertilizer. II. Effect on biological and chemical properties of virgin sandy soil. Egyptian J. Microbial. 19(1): 131-138.
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