Growth and flower yield of jasmine (Jasminum auriculatum) as influenced by biofertilizers and graded doses of chemical fertilizers

A field experiment was conducted in an existing three years old jasmine plantation to investigate the effect of biofertilizers on plant growth and yield of Jasmine flowers. The lignite based cultures of Azospirillum, Pseudomonas striata, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Trichoderma viridae were used @ 8 kg/ha each. Results indicated that the biofertiiizer application could substitute the recommended NPK fertilizers to the extent of 50 per cent without affecting various growth parameters, floral characteristics and flower yield.