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Effect of Fertilizer and Manures on Growth and Yield of Tulsi and Pudina Medicinal Plant

K. M. Rahman
Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

M. A. Sattar
Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

G. M. M. Rahman
Department of Agroforestry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The experiment was carried out at the Field Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period of March, 2012 to July, 2012 to evaluate the effect of fertilizer and manure on the growth and yield of Tulsi and Pudina. There were six treatments consisting of control (No fertilizer and manures), cowdung, poultry manure, cowdung+NPK fertilizer, poultry manure+ NPK fertilizer and Mixed fertilizer. All the treatment significantly influenced most of the growth and yield components of Tulsi and Pudina. The plant height, No. of branch/plant, No. of leaf/plant, Leaf length, 1000- fresh leaf weight and fresh yield were highest where cowdung was applied. All the above parameters were lowest where no manures were applied (control). From these results it was clear that cowdung was the best for soil quality and growth and yield of Tulsi and Pudina medicinal plant.

Keywords: Growth, Pudina, Tulsi, Yield

Location: Field Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Start Date: 00-03-2012

End Date: 00-06-2012

Program Area: Development of Host and Medicinal Plants

Commodity: Fertilizer, Manures

Objectives:

This study was undertaken to find out to study the effects of fertilizer and manures on growth and yield of Tulsi and Pudina.

Methodology:

This chapter gives a brief statement of treatments, experimental design, data collection and analytical methods followed in the experiment. The site belongs to the non-calcareous dark grey floodplain soil under the Agro-ecological Zone (AEZ-9) of Old Brahmaputra Floodplain (FAO and UNDP, 1988). The soil of the experimental field belongs to the Sonatola soil series of non calcareous, dark grey under the Old Brahmaputra alluvial Tract. Test crop used for the experiment: The medicinal plant under the study was Tulsi and Pudina. For Tulsi healthy, vigorous and well-matured seeds were selected for sowing. For Pudina, 2 inches branch cutting used as a planting materials. Layout and design of the experiment The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. The total number of plots for Tulsi was 18 and total number of plots for Pudina was 18. The size of a unit plot was 2.00 m×1.00m. Treatments of the experiment: The experiment was conducted with six treatments viz.T₀= No fertilizer and manures, T₁= Cowdung (5t/ha), T₂= Mixed fertilizer (NPKS), T₃= Cowdung+ NPK fertilizer, T₄= Poultry manure (4t/ha), T₅= Poultry manure+ NPK fertilizer. Necessary intercultural operation was done. Data collection The following parameters were recorded and their mean values were calculated from the sample plants during the course of experiment. After 120 days of sowing (Tulsi) data were collected. Morphological attributes of Tulsi and Pudina: Plant height (cm), Number of branch/plant, Number of leaf/plant, Leaf length/leaf, 1000-fresh leaf weight and fresh yield. Statistical analysis The collected data were compiled and tabulated in proper form and were subjected to statistical analysis. The analysis of variance was done following the computer package MSTAT-C software. The mean differences among the treatments were tested with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (Gomez and Gomez, 1984).

Source of Information: J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 7(2): 13–16, 2014, ISSN 1999-7361

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Achievement/Findings:

Considering the above discussion, It is a clear that cowdung and poultry manure showed its superiority on plant height, Leaf length,1000-fresh leaf yield and fresh yield of Tulsi and Pudina (Mint) medicinal plant to the control. In order to maintain good soil and keep the environment sound, it would be the best to advise farmers for the application of cowdung or poultry manure for cultivation herbal medicinal plant.

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