Authors : Doifode V. D
Page Nos : 1-6
Description :
Soil status studied through pre-sown and post-harvest soil analysis. The influence of biofertilizer
inoculation, viz. Azotobacter and Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria (PSB) alone and in different combinations with
recommended dose of chemical fertilizer (NPK) on Turmeric crop was tested during the Kharif season (2007-08) at
agricultural fields (21041’03.84 N; 78092’85.14 E) to explore the possibility of reducing doses of chemical fertilizers and
for better soil health. The results in Turmeric soil revealed that the water holding capacity increased (7.96%) in Chemical
Fertilizer Treatment (CFT) while it increased (12.22 to 24.18 %) in Biofertilizer Treatment (BfT). pH increase in the CFT
whereas decrease in BfT. Electrical conductivity increased (1.09 to 3.28%) in CFT whereas it decreased (3.83 to 5.74%)
in BfT. Organic carbon decreased (6.06%) in CFT and increased (15.15 to 57.58%) in BfT. Available nitrogen have shown
increased level (27.42 to 66.13%) in CFT. Phosphorous increase in CFT and BfT. Potassium increased (11.23%) in CFT
while decreased (3.30 to 8.18%) in BfT alone. Azotobacter and PSB were significantly increased in biofertilizer treatment
as compare to chemical fertilizer treatment in Turmeric field.
