Yield and chemical composition response of integrated nutrient management in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)

The field experiment was carried out at Main Experiment Station N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.) during summer season of 2003 and 2004 in order to behold the effct of integrated incorporation of chemical fertilizers, biofertilizers coupled with improved varieties on yield and chemical composition of okra., Results revealed that yield of fruits, dry matter, nitrogen crude protein, phosphorus and total mineral contents of leaves and fruits were higher under incorporation of 120, Kg N + 90 Kg P/ha. Parbhani Kranti produced the higher yield, however, difference between Parbhani Kranti and Arka Anamika was not obvious. The quality parameters were significantly higher in Parbhani Kranti. Dual inoculation of Azotobacter+VAM was found best with respect to yield and chemical composition of okra over individual inoculations.