Effect of biofertilizer on growth and yield attributes of ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula L.) under zone -7 of (Davangere, district) Karnataka

Abstract

An experiment on Ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula L.) Effect of Biofertilizer on growth and yield attributes of Ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula L.) under zone -7 of Karnataka. The experiment was carried out at diploma (Agri) College Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Kathalagere, Davangere. In kharif season during the year 2022 with three replicated randomized block designs. with seven treatments in 6.5 x 5.5 m plot size twelve plant population was maintained in each plot with normal spacing given 1.5x1.5 m row and plant to plant respectively. The results of the experiment revealed Treatment T-5 (75% NPK + FYM +VC 1250 Kg/ha+ biofertilizer (Pseudomonous