Influence of Integrated Nutrient Management on Seed Quality of Fenugreek (Trigonellafoenum-graecum L.)

摘要

The study was carried out during the rabi season of 2013-14 in a randomized block design with seventeen treatment combination to determine the effect of different combinations of organic manures (Viz., FYM and Vermicompost), bio-fertilizers (viz., Rhizobium and PSB) and inorganic fertilizers on the seed quality parameters of fenugreek. Experimental results revealed that the co-inoculation of Rhizobium and PSB alongwith 75% nitrogen of recommended dose recorded significantly higher test weight (13.65g), seed density (1.54 g/cc standard germination (%) (94.33), seedling length (29.37 cm) and seedling dry weight (mg) (81.97 mg) followed by Rhizobium with 100% nitrogen and PSB with 100% nitrogen. The Electrical Conductivity (71.67 uS cm 'g ') was alsorecorded less in the treatment Rhizobium + PSB alongwith 75% nitrogen followed by Rhizobium with 100% nitrogenand PSB with 100% nitrogen. The study highlighted that the slightly reduced dose of inorganic nitrogen was best when applied in combination with bio-fertilizer (Rhizobium + PSB) for improving seed quality in fenugreek as compared to the rest of treatments.