Effect of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on Nodulation, Yield Performance, and Quality Attributes of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata)

Abstract

A field experiment carried out during the Zaid 2024 at the Research Farm, School of Agriculture, OM Sterling Global University, Hisar (Haryana) India, to study the effects of different organic nutrient regimes combined with biofertilizer applications on nodule formation, yield, and nutritional quality of mung bean crops. Seven treatments involving organic manures and biofertilizers were tested in a randomized block design with three replications. The results showed a significantly higher number of root nodules per plant (11.33, 22.33, 19.72, and 13.44) and dry weight of nodules per plant (11.47, 22.86, 19.79, and 13.30 mg) at 30, 45, 60 DAS and at harvest, respectively. Yield results included seed yield (1,197 kg/ha), stover yield (2,342 kg/ha), biological yield (3,539 kg/ha), and harvest index (33.84%). Quality measures such as protein content (20.08%) and protein yield (240.32 kg/ha) were highest in the treatment with Jeevamrutha at 3000 l/ha applied in three splits (at sowing, 30 DAS, and 45 DAS) combined with Rhizobium and PSB (T7), while the lowest results for these parameters were observed in the control treatment.