Influence of integrated use of inorganic and organic sources of nutrients on growth and production of pea

The experiment conducted on pea, taking two levels of chemical fertilizers, farm yard manure and vermicompost, and dual inoculation with biofertilizers in different combinations, revealed that the integrated nutrient management was the best option for the maximum yield and quality produce. The biofertilizers, both Azotobacter and PSB, played a major role in increasing the nutrient availability to the plants, which in turn was reflected through the quality of the produce and yield maximization. The biofertilizers, however, showed better responses when applied in conjunction with the organic manures, since the manures provided a favorable environment for the activity of these micro organisms. Amongst the organic manures tried, the vermicompost proved to be a suitable alternative to the FYM owing to its higher nutrient content and other associated properties.