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P-ISSN: 2618-060X, E-ISSN: 2618-0618   |   NAAS: 5.20

2025, Vol. 8, Special Issue 1

Impact of integrated nutrient management on soil health in dragon fruit orchards


Sumit Bura, Amit Jasrotia, Prashant Bakashi, Arti Sharma, Gurdev Chand, Anil Bhat, Ranbir Singh, Megha Patidar, Deepak Khatri and Shalini Devi

This study was conducted in the Jammu District of Jammu & Kashmir to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic nutrient treatments on the growth, yield, and soil health of dragon fruit plants. The experimental design included two separate trials, each consisting of nine treatments, with three replications per treatment. The first experiment focused on varying combinations of urea, vermicompost, and farmyard manure (FYM) as nitrogen sources, while the second experiment incorporated Azotobacter along with different nutrient combinations. Soil parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity, and organic carbon content, were assessed to gauge the impact of treatments on soil health. Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant differences between treatments. Results showed that integrated nutrient management strategies, particularly those combining organic sources like vermicompost and FYM with inorganic fertilizers or Azotobacter, enhanced plant growth, yield, and soil health. The findings suggest that these nutrient strategies can contribute to more sustainable dragon fruit cultivation, improving both plant productivity further studies are needed to explore the long-term effects of these treatments on dragon fruit farming systems.
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How to cite this article:
Sumit Bura, Amit Jasrotia, Prashant Bakashi, Arti Sharma, Gurdev Chand, Anil Bhat, Ranbir Singh, Megha Patidar, Deepak Khatri, Shalini Devi. Impact of integrated nutrient management on soil health in dragon fruit orchards. Int J Res Agron 2025;8(1S):368-373. DOI: 10.33545/2618060X.2025.v8.i1Sf.2437
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