Effect of organic manure and biofertilizers on early growth and vigour of Swietenia macrophylla King. (Mahogany)

Authors

  • V. Saini Dept. of Silviculture and Agroforestry, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India
  • L. K. Behera Dept. of Silviculture and Agroforestry, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India
  • S. S. Malek Dept. of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Forest College and Research Institute, Mulugu, Siddipet, Telangana (502 279), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23910/2/2024.5278

Keywords:

Biofertilizers, growth, Swietenia macrophylla, vigour

Abstract

The present investigation was aimed at adopting organic production, promoting forest nurseries for sustainable tree plantation, and exploring Swietenia macrophylla King for timber purposes in present times for local conditions. The experiment was designed to assess the growth and vigour of big-leaf mahogany seedlings amongst various organic manures (FYM, Vermicompost, Neem cake, and Poultry manure) in different combinations with red soil and drenching of various biofertilizers (Azotobacter, Azosprillum, Acetobacter, PSB, Pseudomonas, VAM) in early stages of the nursery in comparison to control (Red soil). Among different organic manure treatments, red soil + poultry manure (2:1) exhibited fair qualitative as well as quantitative responses in growth parameters whereas, the maximum seedling quality index was found in Vermicompost treatment. In another aspect of the study, the results showed the highest growth and vigour were recorded in seedlings drenched with VAM @ 10 ml plant-1.

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Published

24-05-2024

How to Cite

Saini, V., Behera, L. K., & Malek, S. S. (2024). Effect of organic manure and biofertilizers on early growth and vigour of Swietenia macrophylla King. (Mahogany) . International Journal of Economic Plants, 11(May, 2), 147–152. https://doi.org/10.23910/2/2024.5278

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Vol. 11 No. May, 2 (2024)

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