Effect of biochar on soil physical properties and growth parameters of ginger cv. Karthika
Downloads
Published
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58993/ijh/2024.81.3.14Keywords:
Scanning electron microscopy, water holding capacity, bulk density, water stable aggregates, yield.Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2024 Indian Journal of Horticulture
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
A field study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness of paddy husk biochar (PHB) and coconut frond biochar (CFB) on soil physical properties and growth and productivity of the dual-purpose ginger variety Karthika. Three different rates of PHB and CFB at 10, 20 and 30 t ha-1 along with NPK as per KAU package of practices (POP) recommendation (KAU, 2016) (30 t FYM + 75: 50: 50 kg NPK ha-1), KAU POP alone and absolute control were applied to a sandy soil. Characterization of biochar revealed that specific surface area (68.74 and 2.56 m2 g-1, respectively) and water holding capacity (276.33 and 256.51%, respectively) were higher for PHB compared to CFB, whereas bulk density was lower for PHB (0.27 mg m-3) compared to CFB (0.35 mg m-3). The physical properties of the soil were significantly improved by the application of the biochars compared to FYM as per KAU POP. The highest ginger yield was obtained for PHB @ 30 t ha-1 (12,858.3 kg ha-1), which was at par with CFB @ 30 t ha-1 (12,675.0 kg ha-1). From the investigations, it can be concluded that applying PHB or CFB @ 30 or 20 t ha-1 along with NPK as per KAU POP produces a significantly higher yield than the recommended dose of FYM as per KAU POP, hence can be regarded as an economically feasible option for sandy soil.Abstract
How to Cite
Downloads
Similar Articles
- G. Ravichandran, E.P. Venkatasalam, K. Manorama, Role of bioactive polymer coating on potato microtuber storage and field performance , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 72 No. 01 (2015): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- B. Ramanujam, S. Sriram, R. Rangeshwaran, Honnur Basha, Biocontrol efficacy of fungal and bacterial antagonists against early blight of tomato caused by Alternaria solani , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 72 No. 01 (2015): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- M.K. Dhakar, A.K. Singh, V.B. Patel, A.K. Singh, S.P. Datta, Rajesh Kumar, Manoj Khanna, Effect of different nitrogen sources and nitrification inhibitors on soil nitrogen distribution in Kinnow orchard , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 72 No. 02 (2015): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- Chander Parkash, S.S. Dey, Reeta Bhatia, M.R. Dhiman, Indigenously developed SI and CMS lines in hybrid breeding of cabbage , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 72 No. 02 (2015): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- Rimpika ., N. Sharma, D.P. Sharma, Bunty Shylla, Effect of hand and chemical thinning on growth, production and fruit size in nectarine [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nucipersica] cv. May Fire , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 72 No. 02 (2015): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- Tamoghna Saha, Nithya C, Kalmesh M, S.N. Ray, Evaluation of trellis system for pest management in bitter gourd , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 73 No. 03 (2016): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- T. P. Soudagar, P. M. Haldankar, Y. R. Parulekar, V. V. Dalvi, V. S. Ghule, Study on effect of tip pruning on induction of flowering and harvesting in Alphonso mango , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 75 No. 04 (2018): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- M. Narayana Bhat, Biological control of Fusarium wilt of chillies using Trichoderma spp. , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 73 No. 1 (2016): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- P.L. Gangasaran, P. Mall, O.P. Garhwal, Economic impact of extensive pollination through honey bee in peach orchard , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 67 No. 04 (2010): Indian Journal of Horticulture
- R. M. Sharma, A. K. Dubey, O. P. Awasthi, V. K. Sharma, Amrender Kumar, Long-term performance of grapefruit cultivars on different rootstocks , Indian Journal of Horticulture: Vol. 80 No. 1 (2023): Indian Journal of Horticulture
<< < 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 > >>
You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.