Effect of Organic Matter with Microbial Inoculants on Pearl Millet

A field trial was conducted in two successive years along with different organic wastes on yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum). Application of compost and crushed sugarcane trash in combination with decomposing and phosphate solubilizing cultures increased significantly the grain and dry matter yields. The yields due to compost plus microbial inoculants were higher than sugarcane trash and microbial inoculants. However, they were at par with each other indicating the beneficial effects of microbial inoculants with organic matter for its efficient utilization.