Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield parameters of foxtail millet (Setaria italica) under rainfed condition of alfisol.

摘要

The response of foxtail millet to different fertilizers and farm yard manure levels was studied. A field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of different fertilizers and farm yard manure levels on growth and yield parameters foxtail millet. The grain yield (1477-1792 kg/ha) varied significantly due to fertilizer level. It was observed that the application of 30 kg N+15 kg P₂O₅/ha gave higher grain yield (1792 kg/ha) followed by 22.5 kg N+11.25 kg P₂O₅/ha (1615 kg/ha). It was also observed that application of 950 kg/ha enriched farm yard manure (FYM) gave higher yield (1696 kg/ha) when compared to 5,000 kg/ha of ordinary FYM (1672 kg/ha).