Response of Vermicompost and Zinc Application on Yield and Nutrient Uptake by Gram (Cicer arietinum)

Abstract

The present study aimed to determine the response of vermicompost and Zinc Application on Yield and Nutrient uptake by Gram (Cicer arietinum). Vermicompost typically contains 0.40–0.75%, 0.13–0.22% P, and 0.6–1.2% N. The usage of synthetic fertilizers has been shown to have a negative influence on the environment, and their cost has been rising over time. Farmers are becoming more aware of the benefits of raising crops organically, which will save expenses and lessen adverse environmental effects. A field experiment was conducted at experimental farm, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Mewar University Gangrar, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) during Rabi season of 2023-24. The required quantities of fertilizers as per treatments were applied. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications consisting of tan treatments. The data recorded maximum yield parameter such as number of pods per plant (68.48), number of seed per pod (2.14), seed yield (2289.12 kg/ha), stover yield (2790.12 kg/ha), biological yield (5079.24 kg/ha) and NPK content in grain and straw (3.432; 0.822, 0.395; 0.165 and 0.712; 1.452%) and uptake (78.56; 22.93, 9.04; 4.60 and 16.30; 40.51 kg/ha), respectively with T10-Vermicompost (4.5 tons ha-1) + Zn (5.0 kg ha-1). The minimum yield, nutrient content and uptake obtained with control treatment. Therefore, conclude be application of Vermicompost (4.5 tons ha-1) + Zn (5.0 kg ha-1) are indigenous sources of enhance productivity and nutrient uptake by chickpea.