Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Yield of Elephant Foot Yam and Soil Enzymes Activity

Authors

  • BISWANATH - SAHOO SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST (HORTICULTURE) KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (OUAT) , RANITAL, BHADRAK
  • Nedunchezhiyan Maniyam Principal Scientist Regional Centre of Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) Dumduma HBC, Bhubaneswar - 751019, Odisha
  • Pinaki Acharyaa Asst.Professor, Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal

Keywords:

Elephant foot yam, nutrient management, soil enzyme, soil resistance, yield

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out for two consecutive years during 2011and 2012, to study the  effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on leaf area and yield of elephant foot yam and soil enzyme  activities. The experiment was conducted at the Regional Centre of Central Tuber Crops Research  Institute, Bhubaneswar using randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. The experimentcomprised of eight treatments involving organic and inorganic fertilizers. Highest leaf area per plant was  recorded with the application of FYM 25 t ha-1 and the application of FYM 10 t ha-1 with NPK@ 100-  60-100 kg ha-1. These treatments also resulted in higher light interception and offered lower soilresistance. The application of FYM 10 t ha-1 + NPK@ 100-60-100 kg ha-1 and FYM 25 t ha-1 has  produced 105.7% and 97.1% higher corm yield respectively, over control. These treatments maintained  higher soil enzyme activities despite poor post harvest soil nutrient status. In alfisols, medium duration  elephant foot yam can be cultivated profitably under protective irrigation with the application of FYM 10t ha-1 + NPK@ 100-60-100 kg ha-1 or FYM 25 t ha-1 with enhanced soil enzyme activity.

Author Biography

BISWANATH - SAHOO, SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST (HORTICULTURE) KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (OUAT) , RANITAL, BHADRAK

SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST (HORTICULTURE)KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (OUAT) , RANITAL, BHADRAK

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2015-01-19

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SAHOO, B. .-., Maniyam, N., & Acharyaa, P. (2015). Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Yield of Elephant Foot Yam and Soil Enzymes Activity. JOURNAL OF ROOT CROPS, 40(2), 33–39. Retrieved from https://journal.isrc.in/index.php/jrc/article/view/207

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