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Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Effect of different levels of NPK and Vermicompost on physico-chemical properties of soil under Maize [Zea mays L.] cultivation var. VL 54

Author(s):
Kapil Dhaka, Narendra Swaroop, Jadhav Ravindra and Tarence Thomas
Abstract:
Field experiments was conducted during 2021 in sandy clay loam textured soil to study the “Effect of different levels of NPK and Vermicompost on physico-chemical properties of soil under Maize cultivation” comparison to inorganic fertilizers Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium. Vermicompost had increased the Pore space(40.24), reduced Particle density(2.665) and Bulk density(1.256), increased Water holding capacity(43.16), cation exchange capacity, reduced pH(7.91) and electrical conductivity(0.36), increased Organic carbon content(0.462), available Nitrogen(234.87), Phosphorous(34.53), Potassium(201.65) and microbial population and activity in all the soil types, particularly clay loam soil. On the contrary, the application of inorganic fertilizers has resulted in reduced porosity, compaction of soil, reduced organic carbon and reduced microbial activity. As for soil amendment and soil quality improvement, the application of NPK with vermicompost was excellent source to fertilization than fertilizers only in soil.
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How to cite this article:
Kapil Dhaka, Narendra Swaroop, Jadhav Ravindra, Tarence Thomas. Effect of different levels of NPK and Vermicompost on physico-chemical properties of soil under Maize [Zea mays L.] cultivation var. VL 54. Pharma Innovation 2022;11(6):155-157.

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