Influence of organic and inorganic amendments on leaf nutrient status of banana cv. ‘Jahaji’

A field experiment was conducted to assess the leaf nutrient content of organically and inorganically grown banana cv. ‘Jahaji ’(AAA). The treatments included combinations of FYM, neem cake, vermicompost, wood ash and comparison was made with triple green manuring (dhaincha + cowpea + cowpea as intercrop) and biofertilizers. The results revealed inorganically grown banana recorded the highest leaf nitrogen (2.18%), phosphorus (0.33%) as well as potassium (3.30%), compared to organically grown banana. Among the organic treatments, T1₀ (FYM, neem cake, vermicompost, wood ash+ triple green manuring (dhaincha+cowpea+cowpea as intercrop)+ biofertilizers) recorded the highest values which were statistically at par with T_u (300g N + 100g P + 300g K per plant as inorganic). Hence, considering the positive effects of organic treatments on soil properties in long run treatment T1₀ considered most effective.