Influences of Panchgavya in Conjunction with Bulky Organic Manure on Growth Attributes of Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season of 2024 at the Himalayan University Agricultural Farm, Jollang, Itanagar. The objective was to evaluate the influence of Panchgavya in combination with bulky organic manure on the productivity and quality of black sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). The study was designed using a Randomized Block Design (RBD), consisting of eight treatments replicated three times. The treatments involved different combinations of recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF), farmyard manure (FYM), and Panchgavya. Significant differences were observed among the treatments in terms of plant height, leaf length, number of leaves, and dry weight at 30, 60, and 90 days after sowing (DAS). Among all the treatments, T7—comprising 100% RDF + 100% FYM + 5% Panchgavya—was found to be the most effective. This treatment resulted in the highest values for plant height, leaf length, number of leaves, and dry weight, indicating a positive synergistic effect of combining chemical and organic inputs on black sesame growth and productivity.