Effect of FYM and Inorganic Fertilizer on morpho-physiological traits, Yield and Quality of Radish in Trans- Himalayan Ladakh region

摘要

This study was conducted to assess the effect of different ratio of organic FYM and inorganic fertilizer on yield, quality of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) and to ascertain the doses of NPK fertilizers for getting higher yield under high hills dry temperate conditions of Ladakh in trans- Himalaya region. Radish has a shelf life of about 6-7 month, which plays an important role during the scarcity of vegetables in the area of Ladakh which remain cut off from the rest of the world for 5-6 month a year due to harsh climatic condition. During winter the temperature falls to -20 to -25°C where no plants can survive in open, so during this time vegetables having shelf life plays an important role. Keeping the importance of organic manures in view, the present experiment was undertaken to study the effect of different organic manures ratios (FYM)and inorganic fertilizers ratioson yield and quality of radish. It was observed that the highest leaf length was observed in the T2-110%:50%:90% NPK 30.03±12.49, while the least was observed in the T1-000%:00%:00%NPK 24.13±9.03, i.e control without any treatment.The treatment T2 was also proved to be better for the root length and yield 25.17±7.45 and 53.96±36.32 ton /ha respectively, hence it is proved that with the high dose of N there is increase in the yield and quality. In case of organic treatment, it has been observed that higher the dose higher is the yield with 41.34±28.20 for the T5.The growth,yield and quality of radish which is directly related to the judicious application of FYM and fertilizers.