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Farming & Management

  Influence of integrated nutrient management on the productivity and economics of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) 




DOI: 10.31830/2456-8724.2025.FM-176    | Article Id: FM-176 | Page : 104-108
Citation :- Influence of integrated nutrient management on the productivity and economics of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.). Farm. Manage. 10: 104-108
SWATHI D, VIKRAM SAI M, ROHITH GOWTHAM P, AVIL KUMAR K AND TEJA M saivikram462@gmail.com
Address : Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Submitted Date : 16-10-2025
Accepted Date : 5-11-2025
Online Published:

Abstract

Indian mustard is a key oilseed crop in India, contributing significantly to the country's oil production. However, recent declines in yield are largely due to nitrogen loss in the soil and improper nutrient management practices. A field experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2023-2024 to study the effect of integrated nutrient management practices on growth, yield, and economics of Indian mustard, aiming to address production constraints and reduce reliance on chemical fertilisers. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with eleven treatments viz., the combinations of 75% and 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) along with Farm Yard Manure @ 10 t/ha, vermicompost @ 1.5 t/ha, seed treatment with phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) @ 1 g/kg and soil application of Azotobacter @ 10 kg/ha and was replicated thrice. The results revealed that the application of 100% RDF along with FYM @ 10 t/ha + seed treatment with PSB @ 10 g/kg and soil application of Azotobacter @ 10 kg/ha resulted in improvement in growth, seed, stalk yield and net return as compared to other treatments. Thus, application of 100% RDF along with FYM @ 10 t/ha + seed treatment with PSB @ 10 g/kg and soil application of Azotobacter @ 10 kg/ha may be recommended for viable production of mustard with enhanced net income.

Keywords

Azotobacter economics FYM Indian mustard PSB vermicompost yield 

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