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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025)

Assessment of the effect of organic amendments on soil properties and yield of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.6620
Submitted
9 December 2024
Published
20-03-2025 — Updated on 01-04-2025
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Abstract

The study assessed the effects of organic amendments on the yield of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) cv. Pusa Purple Cluster and soil properties. The study was carried out during two consecutive kharif seasons - 2018 and 2019. The experiment was laid out in Randomised Block Design, with three replications and eight treatments (T1: Absolute control, T2: FYM (Farm yard manure) @10 t/ha, T3: Vermicompost (VC) @5 t/ha, T4: FYM @5 t/ha + VC @2.5 t/ha, T5: Beejamrit + Jeevamrit, T6: FYM @10 t/ha + Beejamrit + Jeevamrit, T7: VC @5 t/ha + Beejamrit + Jeevamrit, T8: FYM @5t/ha + VC @2.5 t/ha + Beejamrit + Jeevamrit). Treatment T7 (application of vermicompost at 5 t/ha in conjunction with Beejamrit and Jeevamrit) showed the most significant impact on the growth of Solanum. The plants attained the highest yield and biomass in this treatment, where the availability of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content was highest. The plants of the treatment T7 also showed high uptake of nutrients such as N, P and K. Results of the benefit-cost analysis indicated that plants of treatment of T7 gave maximum net return and gross income. The addition of organic supplements improved soil health and increased plant resistance to biotic stressors along with increasing crop productivity. The findings of the study highlighted the significance of organic nutrient management in sustainable agriculture. Restoration of the organic content of soil can prove as an effective approach for getting high productivity. Therefore, this strategy can be recommended for brinjal farming systems as it preserves soil fertility and ensures high crop growth and productivity.

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