Effect of organic manures and biofertilizers on nutritional quality of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Kumar Jayant, Phookan D.B., Lal N.*, Kumar H., Sinha K., Hazarika M. Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India *E-mail: narayanlal.lal7@gmail.com
Online published on 30 November, 2019. Abstract The present investigation was carried out to study the performance of cabbage as influenced by organic manures and biofertilizers at Horticulture farm, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat during 2009 and 2010. Combined use of organic manures and biofertilizers (PSB + AZB) registered head yield at par to control (RDF). Yield was highest (23.55t ha−1) under NPK (120:60:60 kg ha−1), which was at par with PSB and AZB (enriched compost). Ascorbic acid, leaf P and K, ash content and minerals were recorded higher under organic along with biofertilizers (PSB + AZB) treatment. However, leaf N, moisture and protein contents were higher with recommended dose of fertilizers (120N:60P:60 K ha−1). Significantly highest storage life was recorded with the treatments, application of biofertilizers (PSB + AZB) along with organic manures as compared to conventional treatment at ambient room temperature. Top Keywords Cabbage, organic manures, biofertilizers, yield, quality, Azotobacter, PSB, FYM. Top |