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Response of Nutrient Sources and Mulching on Yield and Economic Analysis of Tuberose

H. E. M. Khairul Mazed
MS Student
Department of Horticulture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.

Md. Ashraful Islam Pulok
MS Student
Seed Technology Discipline, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.

Syed Tarik Mahabub
MS Student
Institute of Seed Technology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.

Md. Asrafuzzaman
MS Student
Department of Mathematics and Natural science, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Imtiaz Maih
2 Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted at the Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from May 2013 to February, 2014. The experiment consisted with two factors. Factor A- Five levels nutrient sources: F₀ - Control, F₁ - Cowdung 5 t + 260 kg Urea + 200 kg TSP + 200 kg MP/ha, F₂ - Poultry litter 3 t + 260 kg Urea + 200 kg TSP + 200 kg MP/ha, F₃ - Cowdung: 10 t/ha and F₄ - Poultry litter: 6 t/ha; Factor B: Three levels of mulch: M₀ - control, M₁ -Rice straw mulch and M₂ - water hyacinth mulch. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Application of fertilizer with different mulches showed significant variations on most of the parameters. The highest yield of spike (3,66,280/ha) was found from F₁M₂ and the lowest (2,97,300/ha) from F₀M₀. The highest benefit cost ratio (2.36) was found from F₁M₂ and the lowest benefit cost ratio (1.50) was obtained from F₀M₀ . So, application of cowdung 5 t + 260 kg Urea + 200 kg TSP + 200 kg MP per hectare with water hyacinth mulch was found suitable for growth and yield of tuberose.

Keywords: Tuberose, Nutrient sources, Mulching, Yield and Economic analysis.

Location: Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-05-2013

End Date: 00-02-2014

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Performance

Objectives:

The present investigation was undertaken with the following objective to determine the suitable combination of nutrient sources with mulch for better yield and economic analysis of tuberose.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The location of the study site is situated in 23°74/N latitude and 90°35/E longitude. The experimental soil belongs to the Modhupur Tract under AEZ No. 28. The selected experimental plot was medium high land and the soil series was Tejgaon. The climate of experimental site was under the subtropical, characterized by three distinct seasons, the monsoon or the winter season from November to February and the pre-monsoon period or hot season from March to April and the monsoon period from May to October. Bulbs of tuberose were used as planting materials and they were collected from Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka- 1207, Bangladesh. The experiment consisted with two factors. Factor A- Five levels nutrient sources: F₀ - Control, F₁ - Cowdung 5 t + 260 kg Urea + 200 kg TSP + 200 kg MP/ha, F₂ - Poultry litter 3 t + 260 kg Urea + 200 kg TSP + 200 kg MP/ha, F₃ - Cowdung: 10 t/ha and F₄ - Poultry litter: 6 t/ha; Factor B: Three levels of mulch: M₀ - control, M₁ -Rice straw mulch and M₂ - water hyacinth mulch. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. There were 45 unit plots, the size of each was 2.0 m x 1.0 m. The experimental plot was opened in the first week of May 2013, with a power tiller and left exposed to the sun for a week. The sources of N, P₂ O₅ , K₂ O as urea, TSP and MP were applied, respectively as per treatment. The entire amounts of TSP and MP were applied during the final land preparation. Urea was applied in three equal installments at 30, 55 and 85 days after planting bulb of tuberose. Well-rotten cowdung and poultry litter also applied during final land preparation as per treatment. The bulbs were planted on 20 May, 2013 with a distance on 20 cm x 20 cm and the number of bulb/plot was 50. Data of bulb yield per plot and hectare, bulblet yield per plot and hectare were recorded from the sample plants during the course of experiment. Ten plants were randomly selected from each unit plot for collection of data. The cost of production was analyzed in order to find out the most economic treatment of nutrient sources and mulching. All input cost were considered in computing the cost of production. The market price of spike, bulb and bulblet was considered for estimating the return. The experimental data obtained for different parameters were statistically analyzed. The mean values of all the recorded characters were calculated and analysis of variance was performed by ‘F’ (variance ratio) test. The significance of the difference among the individual and treatment combinations means was estimated by th e Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% level of probability.

Source of Information: International Journal of Research & Review (www.gkpublication.in) Vol.2; Issue: 5; May 2015

Article Link (Online Journal): http://www.academia.edu/12845769/25._Response_Of_Nutrient_Sources_And_Mulching_On_Yield_And_Economic_Analysis_Of_Tuberose

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Achievement/Findings:

The highest yield of spike (3,66,280/ha) was found from F₁M₂ and the lowest (2,97,300 /ha) from F₀M₀. The combination of nutrient sources and mulch the highest gross return (Tk. 8,27,644) was obtained from F₁M₂ and the lowest gross return (Tk. 4,35,112) was obtained from F₀M₀ . The highest net return (Tk. 4,76,695) was found from F₁M₂ and the lowest (Tk. 1,45,194) net return was obtained F₀M₀. In the combination of nutrient sources and mulch highest benefit cost ratio (2.36) was noted from F₁M₂ and the lowest benefit cost ratio (1.50) was obtained from F₀M₀. So, application of cowdung 5 t + 260 kg Urea + 200 kg TSP + 200 kg MP per hectare with water hyacinth mulch was found suitable for growth and yield of tuberose.

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