Integrated nutrient management practices for enhancing blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) production under mid-hill situation in North Eastern Himalaya
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted for two years at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidayalaya, Kalimpong, W.B. (India) for enhancing the production of blackgram with sustainable nutrient management practices. The study revealed that although maximum seed yield (1.43 t/ha) and stover yield (4.47 t/ha) was obtained with 100% RDF + vermicompost at 2.5 t/ha yet it was statistically at par with 100% RDF + PSB + Bradyrhizobium. The latter treatment was economically efficient in terms of BCR although relatively higher net return was obtained with the former. Under the present condition of mid-hill situation in North Eastern Himalaya, 100% RDF + PSB + Bradyrhizobium could be viable and feasible for enhancing blackgram production.
Keywords
Biofertilizers, Blackgram, Nutrient management, Seed yield
