Comparative Studies on Organic, Integrated and Inorganic Farming Practices in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Groundnut an unpredictable legume, shows marked response to nutrient application and cultivation practises. In this regard ten genotypes viz., Dh 4–3, Dh 86, Dh 2000-1, Dh 101, Mutant III, JL 24, TMV 2, TGLPS 3, GPBD 4 and GPBD 5 were evaluated for yield and quality traits under organic, inorganic and integrated cultivation to identify the genotype suitable for organic farming. Dh 4–3, GPBD 4 and TGLPS 3 genotypes recorded significantly superior pod yield, kernel and oil yield compared to best check TMV-2. In organic cultivation Dh 4–3, GPBD 4 and TGLPS-3 recorded higher pod yield coupled with disease resistant of LLS and rust. Test weight was significantly higher in Mutant-III and GPBD-5. The oil content was significantly more in GPBD 4 and TGLPS 3 followedby Dh 86, Dh 4–3, JL 24 and mutant II. For protein content was significantly more in organic compared to integrated and inorganic cultivation. The genotypes GPBD 4, Dh 4–3, Dh 20001 and GPBD 5 recorded significantly for protein content.