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Combined Effect of Vermicompost and Inorganic Fertilizer on Yield and Yield Contributing Characters of Tomato Plant

Kamrun Nahar
Plant Breeding Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sub-Station, Ishurdi, Pabna- 6620, Bangladesh.

Md.Azizul Haque
Soil Science Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Sushan Chowhan
Adaptive Research and Extension Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Substation, Ishurdi, Pabna-6620, Bangladesh.

Md. Khan Jahan Ali
Plant Breeding Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sub-Station, Ishurdi, Pabna- 6620, Bangladesh.

Muhammad Maruf Husain
Entomology Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Substation, Ishurdi, Pabna-6620, Bangladesh.

Md. Moshiur Rahman
Plant Breeding Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sub-Station, Ishurdi, Pabna- 6620, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

To evaluate the combined effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer a field experiment was conducted on tomatoes for yield and yield contributing character of fruits using vermicompost and different types of inorganic fertilizers at the farms of Ishurdi Sub-station of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) during Rabi season, 2020. One variety (Binatomato-11) and ten different treatments T₁ = control (no fertilizer), T₂ = 100% CF (Chemical Fertilizer), T₃ = 70% CF, T₄= 70% CF + 1 t ha^-1 VC (Vermicompost), T₅ = 70% CF + 2 t ha^-1 VC, T₆ = 70% CF + 3 t ha^-1 VC, T₇= 85% CF, T₈ = 85% CF+ 1 t ha^-1 VC, T₉ = 85% CF+ 2 t ha^-1 VC and T₁₀ = 85% CF + 3 t ha-1 VC were used as experimental materials. The field trial was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results showed that plant height (120.67 cm), number of fruits/plant (53.33), single fruit weight (95 gm), fruit yield (63.33 t/ha), number of fruit picking (5 times) were higher in T₅ (70% Chemical fertilizers + 2t ha^-1 VC) than control and other treatments. No significant difference was observed in days to 1^st flowering response to the treatments. The study revealed that the combined effect of vermicompost and inorganic fertilizers affected the tomato plants significantly.

Keywords: Vermicompost; Inorganic fertilizer; Combined effect; Tomato; Yield.

Location: Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sub-Station, Ishurdi, Pabna- 6620, Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-00-2020

End Date: 00-00-2020

Program Area: Crop-Soil-Water Management

Commodity: Vermicompost and vermiculture, Fertilizer, Tomato

Objectives:

To access the effect of Vermicompost and inorganic fertilizers on plant growth and yield of tomato along with various treatment combinations.

Methodology:

The field experiment was conducted at the farms of BINA Sub-Station, Ishurdi during Rabi, 2020 to observe the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer in tomato cultivation. The experiment site lies between 25-27°N latitude, 8.5°E Longitude, and 98 meters altitude. The climate is characterized by the alternate hot rainy season. One variety (Binatomato-11) and ten different treatments were used as experimental materials. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Unit plot size was 4.5m² (3m × 1.5m), plot to plot distance was 1m and plant to plant distance was 50cm. Recommended production packages like application of different doses of inorganic fertilizers and vermicompost as per treatment, weeding, thinning, irrigation, application of pesticide, etc. were followed to ensure normal tomato plant growth and development. Plant height, number of fruits/plant, single fruit weight, yield, days to 1^st flowering, number of fruit picking were taken from 5 randomly selected plants from each plot. Data were then analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the Statistics 10 package and the means were compared according to the Least Significant Different Test at 1% significance.

Source of Information: Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition - 8(1): 20-26, 2021

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.9734/AJSSPN/2021/v8i130124

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Achievement/Findings:

Findings suggest that the combined use of organic (vermicompost) and inorganic (chemical fertilizers) fertilizers play a vital role in achieving a higher fruit yield of tomatoes. Yield contributing characters are also affected by the mixed application of vermicompost and inorganic fertilizer in tomato plants.

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