Response of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) Practice on Growth, Yield and Quality Parameters of Fenugreek (Trigonella corniculate L.)
Pooja Kaushik *
Department of Horticulture, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana-122505, India.
Karmnath Kumar
Department of Agronomy, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana-122505, India.
Parul Kaushik
Department of Horticulture, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana-122505, India.
Nidhi
Department of Horticulture, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana-122505, India.
Anuj
Department of Horticulture, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana-122505, India.
Nikita
Department of Horticulture, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana-122505, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Integrated nutrient management methods assist improve fenugreek (Trigonella corniculate L.) development and yield by integrating the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers. These methods enhance soil fertility, increase nutrient availability, and improve plant health, all of which lead to increased crop yield, growth and quality. Future policies must place a high priority on the economical, sustainable, and efficient use of nutrient resources for the purpose to increase agricultural output. Thus, proper crop, water, soil, and land management along with integrated nutrient management are necessary for sustainable agriculture. Improved soil qualities and increased nutrient availability for agricultural plants come from the use of organic manures in conjunction with inorganic fertilizers. This enhances fenugreek growth, yield, and quality measures. The synthesis of carbohydrates, phytohormones, and even biofertilizers is enhanced by a nutritious diet. It also builds up the soil's organic status, which raises the availability of other nutrients and contributes to the maximum growth of crops. Vermicompost, farmyard manure, rhizobium, phosphorus- and potassium-soluble bacteria (PSB) are among the materials used in methi cultivation that support sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil fertility, nutrient availability, and general crop health, all of which lead to higher methi yields and quality. Organic matter is a storehouse of nutrients; applying both organic and inorganic fertilizer together can boost yields, improve soil fertility, raise crop input-use efficiency, and reduce the need for expensive fertilizers. This crop responds effectively to N provided through a combination of organic and inorganic sources. Majority of the nitrogen applied from different sources is not used by the first crop and is always reflected in the crop that follows. Therefore, it is necessary to assess how integrated nutrition management affected fenugreek's yield and nutrient uptake.
Keywords: Fenugreek growth, yield, quality, INM, organic and inorganic fertilizers, sustainable agriculture, soil health