Vol. 11, Issue 2 (2022)

Author(s):
Jonnadula Kasuhik and Dr. Rajesh Singh

Abstract:
A field research was directed during Rabi Season of 2020 at investigational field of the Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj, and Uttar Pradesh, India, to study the “Effect of Levels of Vermi-compost and Bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik). The experiment comprises of 3 Levels of Vermi-compost @ (75%,100%, 125%) and Bio-fertilizers (Rhizobium & PGPR) at 20g/kg seed and was carried out through a statistical design of Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 3 replications. Variety used was K-73. Description of the study indicate that, among the three different levels of Vermicompost and Bio-fertilizers the application of Vermicompost @125% + Rhizobium + PGPR) treated plots produced significantly Dry weight/plant (5.7 g), Number of Pods/plant (58.7), Number of Seeds/Pod (1.7), Test weight (19.2 g), Seed Yield (2520 kg/ha) and Harvest index (33.4). Treatment combination with Vermicompost @125% + Rhizobium+ PGPR has upstretched highest Gross returns (201600.00 INR/ha), Net returns (144110.00 INR/ha) and Benefit Cost ratio (2:5) when compared to the control (RDF).