Influence of Different Chemical Fertilizers and Leaf Extracts on Growth and Yield Parameters of Black Gram, Vigna Mungo L
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2013
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Manures enrich the soil and nutrients used by crops. The word "Manure" most often refers to any kind of
fertilizers. The benefit of using green manure by organic farmers (and other farmers) is that, it adds organic matter
to the soil by releasing important plant nutrients, including nitrogen and helps to increase crop yield. Thus, the use
of manures that supply nutrients to the soil is needed for plant growth. An experiment was conducted to study the
influence of chemical fertilizers (DAP and superphosphate) and leaf extracts (Ocimum basilicum and Lantana
camara) singly and in combination on the germination, growth and yield parameters of black gram (Vigna mungo
L.). The effect of chemical fertilizer and leaf extracts on the seed germination of black gram was recorded and
higher germination percentage was noticed in T5 (Ocimum basilicum and Lantana camara). The yield parameters
also increased when combination of chemical fretilizers and herbal extracts were used.