Effect of azotobacter and organic manure on germination and seedling growth on ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) cv. Gola
Author(s): Khushi Khandelwal, Saket Mishra, Ripin and Shashi Kant Ekka
Abstract: The present investigation entitled “Effect of Azotobacter and Organic manure on Germination and Seedling growth on ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) cv. Gola” was conducted during February-July 2023 at the Central Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) Which was carried out in Statistical Design adopted for the experiment was RBD having three replications, ten treatments combinations. The results reflect that treatment T9 Azotobacter @ 52 gm + Soil × Farm Yard Manure × Vermicompost (1:2:1) outstands in all the aspects with significant results in Germination and Seedling growth. Parameters like Germination percentage (88.92), Days to Germination (7.67) was minimum, seedling height (55.25 cm), Stem girth (1.51 cm), Number of leaves (39.17), Number of Branches (2.92), Survival Percentage (84.50), Leaf area (84.50 cm2) and Chlorophyll content (35.74) Which was followed by Azotobacter @ 44 gm + Soil × Farm Yard Manure × Vermicompost (1:2:1). Whereas, minimum effect observed in T0 control. Application of Farm Yard Manure, azotobacter, vermicompost with soil improves Germination and Seedling growth of Ber cv. Gola, From above results we could say this treatment can be used as best to grow Ber seedling.
