Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield and Economics of Banana

R. Kuttimani1, K. Velayudham2, E. Somasundaram3 & P. Muthukrishnan4

Field experiment was conducted during 2010-11 and 2011-12 at Agricultural Research Station (Tamil Nadu Agricultural University), Bhavanisagar, Erode district of Tamil Nadu to study the effect of integrated nutrient management practices on yield and economics of banana under irrigated conditions. The results revealed that application of 100% recommended dose of fertilizer along with 40% Wellgro soil recorded the maximum number of hands (10.2 and 10.3), number of fingers (136.3 and 145.2), bunch weight (23.9 and 25.3 kg/plant) and total yield (72.8 and 77.1 t/ha) during 2010-11 and 2011-12,respectively. Similarly, net income and B: C ratio was also influenced by integrated nutrient management practices during both years of study. Hence, integrated nutrient management practices have been found to be an ideal option to improve yield and economics of banana under soil and climatic conditions of Western zone of Tamil Nadu.

Published Date: 2014-01-02;