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Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

Effect of levels of cadmium and FYM on growth and yield of chillies

Author(s):
Ashok Kumhar, P Sirothiya, AK Jha and BL Sharma
Abstract:
The present investigation “A study on cadmium toxicity in chilli grown on alluvial soil” comprising of pot experiment was conducted on chilli (JM-218) and brinjal (JB-64) in a pot house located in the premises of College of Agriculture, Jabalpur (M.P.), during rabi seasons of 2007 – 08 and 2008-09 with the treatment combinations consisting of 8 cadmium (Cd) levels (0, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 and 160 mg kg-1) and 2 FYM (0 and 10 t ha-1). These 16 treatment combinations were replicated three times. The maximum level of Cd (160 mg kg-1) decreased the fresh fruit yield of chilies to the tune of 92% respectively over respective control. The FYM (10 t ha-1) application showed its beneficial effect on fruit yield of chili.
Pages: 252-254  |  205 Views  64 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Ashok Kumhar, P Sirothiya, AK Jha and BL Sharma. Effect of levels of cadmium and FYM on growth and yield of chillies. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2022; 11(10S): 252-254.

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