Effect of vermicompost on yield and economics of guinea gr?..ss (Panicum maximum) grown as an intercrop in coconut 4 (Cocos nucifera) gardens .,
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https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v45i4.3431Keywords:
Guinea grass, Coconut garden, Yield, Vermicompost, EconomicsAbstract
- \ An experiment was conducted during September 1993-August 1995 to study !influence of vermicompost on growth, yield and economics of guinea grass (Panicum maximum Jacq.) grown as an intercrop in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Vermicompost alone and in combination with chemical fertilizers stimulated the --, crop growth. The use of vermicompost @ 5 tonnestha saved the recommended NPK through fertilizer up to 25%. The economic analysis of the data emphasized the need for reducing the reliance on purchased organic manures.References
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Ismail, S. 1993. Vermitech-the use and propaga- tion of vermiculture and composting. Paper presented at the International Workshop on Sustainable Farming and the Environment,
during 28-April 1993 at Emakulam, Kerala.
KAU. 1989. Package of Practices Recommenda- tions-Crops, 1989. Directorate of Extension, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, pp. 236-244.
Manickam, T.S. 1993. Organics in soil fertility and productivity management. (In) Organics in Soil Health and Crop Production, pp : 87-
Thampan, P.K. (Ed.). Pekey Tree Crops Development Corporation, Cochin.
Muthuswamy, P., Santhi, P. and Ramanathan, G. 1990. Long term use of fertilizers on soil fer- tility and yield of crops in irrigated inceptisols.
Journal of Indian Society of Soil Science 27 :
Narnbiar, K.K.M. and Abrol, I.P. 1989. Long term fertilizer experments in India :An overview. Fertiliser News 34 : 1 1.
Nambiar, K.K.M. and Ghosh, A.B. 1984. High-lights of Research on Long Term Fertilizer Experiment In India. Research Bulletin 1, In-dian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
