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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Effect of integrated nutrient management on quality production of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)
Authors
SK Sharma, SK Tewari, RK Upadhyay
Abstract
Marigold is an
annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants in the
sunflower family (Asteraceae or Compositae). It was described as a
genus by Linnaeus in 1753. A field experiment was carried out during 2020-21
with the concept of integrated nutrient management under partially reclaimed
sodic soil. Results indicated that highest nutrient availability (N-405.80 kg
ha-1, P- 22.44 kg ha-1, K 212.48 kg ha-1) and
bacterial population (26.40105 to 64.16*105 per gram of
soil) was recorded in T8 (75%N + Azotobacter + Phosphate
Solobulizing Bacteria-PSB) while the lowest was observed in control. Among the
treatment, application of 75%N + Azotobacter + Phosphate Solobulizing
Bacteria-PSB (T8) noted less time to first bud initiation (35.26
day), less time for first flowering bud opening (57.87 day), long flowering
period (74.13 days), more no. of flower per plant (53.66), maximum size of
flower (7.80 cm), and maximum flower weight (10.55 g.) as compared to other treatment,
and the lowest was observed in control.
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Pages:56-58
How to cite this article:
SK Sharma, SK Tewari, RK Upadhyay "Effect of integrated nutrient management on quality production of African marigold (<i>Tagetes erecta</i> L.)". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 56-58
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