Effect of biofertilizers and variable nutrient sources on physico-chemical properties of soil and yield of black gram (Vigna mungo L.)


Citation :- Effect of biofertilizers and variable nutrient sources on physico-chemical properties of soil and yield of black gram (Vigna mungo L.). Res. Crop. 26: 260-267
ASHISH KUMAR VERMA, ANIL KUMAR SINGH, ABHINANDAN SINGH, SHIVAM KAUSHIK, DIVYA SINGH, VIKAS YADAV AND ARPIT SINGH ashishverma9787@gmail.com
Address : Department of Agronomy, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj-224229, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Submitted Date : 7-05-2025
Accepted Date : 16-05-2025

Abstract

Black gram is a key pulse crop in India, known for its nutritional value and role in improving soil fertility via nitrogen fixation. However, organic farming alone cannot meet the growing food demand. This study evaluated integrated nutrient management (INM) combining biofertilizers with organic and inorganic inputs to boost yield and soil health. A field trial was conducted during Kharif 2023 and 2024 at Acharya Narendra Deva University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. The study followed a factorial randomized block design with three biofertilizer treatments (PGPR, PSB and PGPR+PSB at each 20 g/kg seed) and five nutrient management strategies, including combinations of RDF, vermicompost and enriched FYM. The black gram variety ‘Shekhar-2’ was sown at 30 × 10 cm spacing using 25 kg/ha seed rate. Growth and yield attributes were recorded, and soil properties were analyzed using standard methods, including pH, EC, organic carbon, available NPK and microbial counts via serial dilution. The best results were recorded with PGPR + PSB and 50% RDF + vermicompost + enriched FYM, significantly increasing plant height, branches, dry matter and grain yield (1,365.71 and 1,492.68 kg/ha). Soil quality improved through lower pH, reduced EC and higher organic carbon, nutrients and microbial populations. The study confirms that the integrated use of biofertilizers and reduced fertilizers with organics sustainably enhances black gram productivity and soil health.

Keywords

Biofertilizers black gram microbial population nutrients plant height


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