Effect of green manures, biofertilizers and vermicompost on quality parameters of sapota [Manilkara achras (Mill.) fosberg] cv. Kalipatti

Field experiment has been performed at Anand Agricultural University in Anand, Gujarat over the years 2019-20 and 2020-21, with ten treatments having components of green manures like sunhemp, dhaincha and cowpea, vermicompost, biofertilizer and microbial consortium. Organic fertilizers application has the potential to increase the biomass and productivity of a wide range of crops when used properly. Treatment 75% RDN from green manure of sun hemp + microbial consortium (AMBC I) 105 ml + 10 mlAnubhav Bio NPK consortium per tree gave the best results in terms of quality parameters compared to other treatments having a combination of green manure with dhaincha, cowpea, vermicompost and biofertilizers. The treatment also resulted in the highest total soluble solid (23.49 °Brix), reducing sugar content (6.08%), non-reducing sugar content (11.88%), total sugar content (17.96%), ascorbic acid content (21.48 mg/100g pulp) and shelf life (9.09 days) of the fruits in both years.Acidity content was also lowest (0.182%).