Performance of integrated nutrient management on nutrient uptake, growth and yield parameters of lentil (Lens culinaris L.) crop and on soil properties: A review

The accelerating use of chemical fertilizers has become a serious concern for its detrimental effect on environment as well as on health of living beings. Many farmers struggle with the high cost of fertilizers and their unavailability in certain regions. Farmers relying on sole nutrient source faces its drawback in terms of productivity, as relying on only chemical fertilizer causes nutrient imbalance and relying on only organic manure cannot fulfill the yield demand, thus resulting in low productivity and soil degradation. INM is the best sustainable option for obtaining high yield while maintaining soil health by applying a combinations of different nutrients sources; chemical, organic and biofertilizer, in an appropriate amount to provide nutrients to as well as enhance the soil properties which is crucial for crop production. Hence, this review shows the importance of INM in agriculture and particularly on its effects on different parameters of production of lentil crop.