Effect of Foliar Application of Plant Nutrients on Growth and Yield of Finger Millet

Reddy, B. H. Rajashekar; Bulbule, A. V.; Gajbhiye, P. N.; Patil, Deepak Sahebrao

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2018.703.260

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“…The cumulative and conjective application of soil and foliar feeding of balanced nutrients to the crop might have enjoyed with sufficient nutrient condition for a longer period of time and thereby allowing the plant to perpetuate with plant height. Findings of this investigation are in close conformity with those of Reddy et al (2018), who reported significantly highest plant height in finger millet thropugh 2 % urea spray which was at par with 2 % 19:19:19 spray. Similar findings were also observed by Rajesh (2011) and Mukund et al (2014) in pigeon pea.…”

Section: Growth Parameterssupporting

confidence: 88%

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Effect of NPK Water-soluble Fertilizer on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Finger Millet

Senthilkumar

Gokul

2020

ASD

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Background: The availability of macro and micronutrients added to the soil are affected by soil environmental factors leading to various losses. When a similar amount of fertilizer is applied through foliar application, its use efficiency is increased many folds. In the sandy loam soil, foliar applied fertilizers are up to 20 times more effective as compared to soil applied fertilizers. Water soluble fertilizer of 19:19:19 grade N: P: K is totally water soluble and present in crystalline powder form. It can be applied to the crop by fertigation or through foliar spraying. Instant uptake of nutrients by the plants resulting in significant and quick improvement in crop growth. Humic acid when applied to field converted into readily available humic substances which directly or indirectly effect the plant growth. Foliar application of nutrients along with soil application of nutrients increase the yield and to improve the quality of cereal crops .Keeping the aforesaid facts in consideration, the present investigation was carried out to study effect of NPK water soluble fertilizer on growth, yield and yield attributes and nutrient uptake of ragi. Methods: The present investigation was carried out during January – May 2018 at farmers field, kamarajapuram village, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The experiments were laid out in RBD (Randomized Block Design), Ragi [Elusine coracana (L.) Gaertn], CO-14 variety were taken into study. The experimental soil was sandy loam, 10 treatments with replicated thrice. The soil and plant sample was collected periodically proceed with standard analytical and statistical method followed. Result: Our investigations the soil and foliar feeding of nutrients along with water soluble fertilizer and humic acid combined treatment T10 (Soil application of 50% RDN + foliar spray of 50% RDN and 100% P and K through water soluble fertilizer [on 20 and 40 DAT] + foliar spray of humic acid 0.1% [on 20 and 40 DAT]) was significantly superior in performance with respect to growth, yield attributes, quality and nutrient uptake by ragi. It can be recommended to farmers to achieve more benefit from finger millet.

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“…Similar effect of foliar feeding techniques of water soluble fertilizers of plant nutrients on crop production was earlier reported by Srinivasa and Sundari (2004) in black gram, Mallesha et al (2014) in red gram and Das and Jana (2015) in green gram, Rahman et al (2014) in wheat and Reddy et al (2018) in finger millet.…”

Section: Yield Componentssupporting

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Effect of NPK Water-soluble Fertilizer on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Finger Millet

Senthilkumar

Gokul

2020

ASD

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“…So increasing N foliar spray, levels from 1.0 to 2.0% in both IMPS and IMPC treatments resulted in non-significant differences in mean values of IWUEf, which clarify the combined effect of N foliar spray, enhancing irrigation performance and water uniformities under IMP treatments compared with TMPsff0. These increments may be due to the increases in plant growth characteristics by water distribution uniformity in the root zone along the field with minimal losses of supplied water by deep percolation or conserve fertilizers from loss below the root zone as clarified by Reddy et al, (2018).…”

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Integrated Management Package to Maximize Productivity of Forage Pearl Millet Under Marginal Soil and Water Resources of North Sinai – Egypt حزمة الإدارة المتکاملة لتحقيق أقصى إنتاجية من علف الدخن اللؤلؤى تحت موارد التربة والمياه الهامشية في شمال سيناء – مصر

Hiekal

Khafaga

2021

Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering

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A field experiment was carried out, at El-Tina Plain, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, during the two summer growing seasons 2014 and 2015. This work was conducted to study the effect of improved management package (IMP) using two surface irrigation methods as flow management (continuous and surge flow) IMPC and IMPS, respectively, and three foliar applications by urea treatments (0, 1.0, and 2.0% N) f1, f2 and f3, respectively, on some growth characters and forage yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L. R. Br). Obtained results showed that the growth characters and forage yield of pearl millet, i.e. plant height, the number of tillers m -2 , and totally fresh and dry weight yield increased significantly by IMP, produced the highest significant values of the most growth characters and the totally fresh and dry forage weight. Meantime, the growth traits and forage dry yield were significantly affected by using 2% of urea foliar application (f3) treatment which produced the highest values of plant height, tillers m -2 , and total fresh and dry weights ha -1 compared to short furrows (TMPsf). Water-saving is greatly enhanced by using the surge flow technique of irrigation water management (IMPS). The highest mean value of the irrigation water use efficiency by total fresh forage yield (IWUEf) obtained 13.26 kg m -3 by IMPSf3 treatment, while by total dry yield (IWUEd) obtained 2.81 kg m -3 by IMPSf2 treatment.

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“…Based on a long-term field experiment with finger millet, Hemalatha and Chellamuthu (2013) found that continuous application of inorganic N fertilizer alone reduced the soil organic carbon level. On the other hand, foliar application of nitrogenous fertilizer (2% urea) expressed a positive impact on productivity of finger millet (Reddy et al, 2018) in a field experiment conducted at Kolhapur, Maharashtra during kharif season.…”

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Nutrient Management in Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) in India

Maitra¹

2020

IJAEB

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In India finger millet is mostly cultivated in resource poor soils of tropics and sub-tropics. Synchronizing nutrient supply with crop demand is essential to maximize yield and fertilizer use efficiency. It has been found that incorporation of N fertilizer during seeding stage increased yield as compared to broadcasting of fertilizer. The continuous application of inorganic N fertilizer reduced the soil organic carbon level. The foliar application of 2% urea produced higher grain and straw yield. Application of fertilizer P @ 125% recommended dose of phosphorus (RDP) with recommended N, K and FYM in different fertility soils recorded higher grain and straw yield. Nutrient management for targeting production and sustainability, integrated nutrient management (INM) will be the most suitable option. Application of 100% NPK along with FYM @ 10 t ha-1 recorded significantly higher grain and straw yield and enriched the soil organic carbon. Application of farmyard manure (FYM) alone or in a combination with chemical fertilizers contributed to higher amounts of carbon inputs and build up a higher soil organic carbon pool in rain fed groundnut-finger millet rotation in alfisol of semi-arid region. Cropping system approach either sequential or intercropping with legume was found beneficial. Treating seeds with Azospirillum brasilense (N fixing bacterium) and Aspergillus awamori (P Solubilizing fungus) @ 25 g kg-1 seed of finger millet found to be beneficial. Soil test crop response (STCR) need to be considered for supplying nutrients more precisely with a target yield output. In the present paper, the available literature on different options of nutrients application to finger millet for sustainable productivity is reviewed. Highlights m The maximum yield potential of finger millet can be achieved through proper nutrient application. m Balanced fertilization and cropping system influence finger millet productivity. m Integrated nutrient management and STCR based nutrient management are better options of nutrient management in finger millet.

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Effect of Foliar Application of Plant Nutrients on Growth and Yield of Finger Millet

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Effect of NPK Water-soluble Fertilizer on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Finger Millet

Effect of NPK Water-soluble Fertilizer on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Finger Millet

Nutrient Management in Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) in India

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