2024, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part B

author(s)
Anushka P Sonawane, Renuka H Shinde and Pravin N Gajbhiye

abstract
Finger millet known for its nutritional benefits is generally grown on steep slopes in the sub-montane region of Maharashtra having high annual rainfall. Poor soil fertility and nutrient losses along with running rain water is major concern for the finger millet growers of this region. Replenishing depleted major soil nutrient through inorganic fertilizer alone may not prove a wise approach perhaps, conjunct use of inorganic and organic amendments can not only enhanced the crop productivity but also is an expedient strategy to sustain soil health. An investigation was therefore initiated at RCSM College of Agriculture, Kolhapur, with an aim to study the impact of different organic and inorganic nutrient sources on yield contributing attributes, overall yield and nutrient uptake by finger millet crop. The experiment was laid out in a randomised block design comprising thirteen treatments replicated three times. Among the various doses of fertilizer along with various organic nutrient inputs application of 100% RDF+ Vermicompost @ 2.5 t ha^-1+ 10% Jeevamrut recorded highest grain and straw yield 22.8 q ha^-1 and 30.4 q ha^-1 respectively while, the mean grain and straw yield obtained was 16.6 q ha^-1 and 25.05 q ha^-1 respectively. The application of recommended dose of fertilizer through inorganic sources along with vermicompost @ 2.5 t ha^-1 and 10% jeevamrut exhibited higher total uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to the tune of 57.54, 20.00, 50.20 kg ha^- respectively. From the present investigation it is concluded finger millet responds well with application of T₆: 100% RDF+ Vermicompost @ 2.5 t ha^-1+ 10% Jeevamrut.