2013•BIOINFOLET - A Quarterly Journal of Life SciencesRequires access
Effect of different planting methods and levels of fertigation on turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
R. L. Leva, J. D. Thanki, D. D. Patel, T.U. Patel
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Abstract
A field experiment was carried out at Achhalia, Navsari Agricultural University during the year 2008–09 and 2009–10 to study the effect of planting methods and N-K fertigation on growth and yield of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). The treatments comprised of 3 planting methods i.e. raised bed (135, 180 and 225 cm width) and 3 fertigation levels (80, 100 and 120% RD of N & K). Raised bed planting at 135 cm width recorded significantly higher plant height, LAI, number of tillers, number and weight of rhizomes per plant as well as yield. Fertigation with 120% RD of N and K markedly influenced growth and yield attributes, as well as rhizome yield.