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VOL. 8, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Comparative evaluation of organic, integrated and conventional nutrient management practices in Mango (Mangifera indica L.)
Authors
K Radha Rani
Abstract
Mango is a perennial fruit crop that remains in the field for many
years and continuously removes nutrients from the soil. Relying only on
chemical fertilizers can lead to nutrient imbalance, declining soil health, and
reduced productivity over time. Integrated Nutrient Management combines organic
manures, biofertilizers, and inorganic fertilizers to provide balanced
nutrition while maintaining soil fertility. Identifying efficient nutrient
management practices is essential for improving nutrient use efficiency,
reducing input costs, enhancing fruit quality, and maintaining soil fertility.
Hence, the present investigation was carried out at Dr. YSRHU- mango Research
Station, Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh to know the effect of organic, inorganic
sources of nutrients and their combination on growth and yield of mango. The
experiment was conducted with six treatments in a Randomized block Design,
replicated four replications. The results revealed that tree height (4.68 m), Canopy
spread in East-West direction (5.23 m), South-North direction (5.29 m), Canopy
volume (52.91m3) and stem girth (57.36 cm) were found significantly
highest in T5 (50% Nitrogen through FYM) whereas minimum values
(4.59 m, 4.54 m, 34.53 m3 and 48.06 cm respectively) were recorded
in T4 (25% Nitrogen through FYM + 25% Nitrogen through Vermicompost
+ 50% RDF). Number of fruits /tree (108.12) was recorded significantly highest
in T4 (25% Nitrogen through FYM + 25% Nitrogen through Vermicompost
+ 50% RDF). Among the treatments, T4 (25% Nitrogen through FYM + 25%
Nitrogen through Vermicompost + 50% RDF) recorded significantly highest Number
of fruits per tree (108.12). fruit yield (42.76 kg/tree and 5.26 t/ha) which
was followed by T3 (25% Nitrogen through vermicompost + 75% RDF) (36.51kg/tree
and 4.49 t/ha) and T2 (25% Nitrogen through FYM + 75% RDF) recorded 34.80
kg/tree and 4.28 t/ha whereas T6 (50% Nitrogen through vermicompst)
recorded lowest fruit yield of 28.30 kg/tree and 3.49 t/ha. However, B-C ratio
was found highest (3.5) with 25% Nitrogen through vermicompost + 75% RDF
followed by 100% RDF which was recorded B-C ratio of 3.4
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Pages:33-35
How to cite this article:
K Radha Rani "Comparative evaluation of organic, integrated and conventional nutrient management practices in Mango (<i>Mangifera indica</i> L.)". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 33-35
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