Impact of integrated nutrient and pest management system through organic farming in the traditional rice varieties Ahilandeswari K.*, Maheswari N. Uma** *Asst. Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sengamala Thayaar Educational, Trust Women's College, Sundarakkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. Email id: ahilamicro23@gmail.com **Assistant Professor, Sengamala Thayaar Educational, Trust Womens College Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. Email id: umasamyamf@gmail.com Online published on 10 October, 2018. Abstract The effect of an organic fertilizer and biofertilizers on the growth of young seedlings of the traditional rice varieties varying with maturation period was studied and compared with modern rice varieties. Integrated nutrient and pest management practices are accepted as eco friendly technology. The principle benefits of this technique include improved environmental conditions and healthier cropping systems and a strategy towards the sustainable agricultural practices. The primary objective of this study is to examine the impact of integrated nutrient and pest management practices in the traditional rice varieties through organic farming with different traditional organic fertilizers such as “Beejamrutha', “Jeevamrutha', “Panchakavya', and biofertilizers. Field trials were conducted with these fertilizers and growth of the young seedlings was assessed with normal chemical based cultivation procedure at different stages of growth. Effect of these fertilizers on the Root and Shoot length, pest attack and disease incidence was determined. Larvicidal activity of these fertilizers were studied and compared with chemical fertilizers. The result showed minimum occurrence of pest attack and disease incidence in response to organic fertilizer treatment in young seedlings when compared to chemical based Top Keywords Traditional Rice Varieties, Organic Farming, “Beejamrutha', “Jeevamrutha', “Panchakavya'. Top |