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Effect of Mineral Fertilizer (mf) from Natural Origin in Combination of Baofer on Yield of Tomato Under Organic Practices. Season: 2016-2017

M. Nazim Uddin
Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

Ferdouse Islam
Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

G M A Halim
Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An experiment has been carried out at organic block has been developing by matured poultry compost 15 t/ha/year at Olericulture Division under HRC, BARI to increase the efficiency of organic fertilizer and product for growing tomato (BARI tomato 15) during October 2016 to March 2017. Five fertilizer combinations, namely, Baofer 100 g + MF 0 g, Baofer 75 g + MF 5 g, Baofer 75 g + MF 0 g, Baofer 50 g + MF 5 g, Baofer 50 g + MF 0 g, and control (without Baofer and MF) per pit respectively. RCB design was followed with three replications. All treatment combinations were varied significantly. It was observed that Baofer 75 g with 5 g MF showed significant variation among the characters like a number of fruits per plant, individual fruits weight (g), °Brix and yield per plant (kg). Considering the results, Baofer 75 g in combination with 5 g MF may be applied to produce organic tomato. However, further study is required to confirm the result.

Keywords: Vegetables, Tomato, Organic fertilizer, Organic tomato, Cowdung

Location: Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2016

End Date: 00-00-2017

Program Area: Crop-Soil-Water Management

Commodity: Tomato, Organic fertilizer

Objectives:

To explore the efficacy of MF from natural origin in the organic field for the crop tomato.

Methodology:

The study has been carried out to find a suitable combination of Baofer and MF from the natural origin for growing tomato organically at Olericulture Division, HRC, BARI during winter 2016-17. The experiment was carried out at organic block has been developing by matured poultry compost 15 t/ha/year at Olericulture Division under HRC, BARI. Five fertilizer combinations, namely, Baofer 100 g + MF 0 g, Baofer 75 g + MF 5 g, Baofer 75 g + MF 0 g, Baofer 50 g + MF 5 g, Baofer 50 g + MF 0 g, and control ( without Baofer and MF) per pit respectively. RCB design was followed with three replications. Organically grown tomato seeds were sown in an organic seedbed on 20 October 2016. At two true leaves seedlings were double transplanted in another organic seedbed, and 30 days old seedlings were planted on 22 November 2016 in the organic field developing by applying poultry compost 15 t/ha /year. Before, ploughing the half amount of fully matured poultry compost was applied and ploughing by a Power tiller and leveled. Then the 1 m beds were raised apart from 60 cm drain. The beds then made furrow by spade and applied half of the remaining half amount of poultry compost. Finally, pits were dug by 50 cm x 50 cm and then applied the last amount of poultry compost and 100 g BAOFER in each pit followed by watering. In the afternoon, seedlings were transplanted. Tomato plants were stalked by bamboo stick in a way of “A” shape. De-suckering and other intercultural operations were carried out as and when needed. Any pest management measurements except trap/barrier crop were taken in the study. Qualitative and quantitative horticultural traits data were recorded and here quantitative data are shown. Data were analyzed statistically using STAR software.

Source of Information: Annual Research Report 2016-2017, Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

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Achievement/Findings:

Considering the results Baofer 75 g in combination with 5 g MF may be applied to produce organic tomato. However, further study is required to confirm the result including other crops.

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