Alleviation of Multinutrient Deficiency for Productivity Enhancement of Rain-Fed Soybean and Finger Millet in the Semi-arid Region of India

    Rajashekhara Rao, B K and Krishnappa, K and Srinivasarao, C and Wani, S P and Sahrawat, K L and Pardhasaradhi, G (2012) Alleviation of Multinutrient Deficiency for Productivity Enhancement of Rain-Fed Soybean and Finger Millet in the Semi-arid Region of India. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 43 (10). pp. 1427-1435. ISSN 0010-3624

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    Abstract

    Soil nutrient contents were determined in 802 surface soil samples (0–15 cm deep) collected from farmers' fields that support extensive cultivation of soybean (Glycine max L.) and finger millet (Eleusine coracana G.), spread across three districts, in the semi-arid regions of Karnataka, India. Following soil analysis, on-farm crop trials were conducted during 2005–2007 to study the crop response to the soil application of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), boron (B), and zinc (Zn) fertilizers. Analyses of soil samples revealed that 4–83% fields were deficient in N, 34–65% in P, 83–93% in extractable S, 53–96% in B, and 34–88% of farmers' fields were deficient in Zn. On-farm trials conducted during the three rainy seasons (2005, 2006, and 2007) significantly (P ≤ 0.05) enhanced crop productivity indices such as yields of grain, stover, and total biomass in soybean and finger millet crops. Integrated management of deficient nutrients in finger millet and soybean crops significantly enhanced the grain and straw uptake of N, P, K, S, and Zn.

    Item Type: Article
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    Uncontrolled Keywords: Crop response, nutrient deficiency, nutrient uptake, on-farm trials, productivity indices, soil testing
    Subjects: Mandate crops > Millets
    Others > Soil Science
    Depositing User: Mr Siva Shankar
    Date Deposited: 09 Feb 2013 05:20
    Last Modified: 09 Feb 2013 05:20
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/6550
    Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2012.670344
    Projects: SUJALA
    Funders: Government of Karnataka
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