Purpose The aim of the experiment
was to study the effects of application
of different fertilizers on the growth of
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench)
and soil quality.
Methodolgy In a nursery trial
different rates of composted
bagasse (C), neem seed powder (N),
diammonium phosphate (D) and urea
(U) were applied to a loamy clay
soil samples. Okra (Abelmoschus
esculentus Moench) was planted as
test crop. Water was applied till field
capacity to avoid leaching of salts.
Plant and soil samples were collected
and analyzed for quality assessment
druing the growing period of 5 weeks.
Findings The results revealed that
application of medium dose of (N) gave
better plant growth while higher dose
led to a complete plant mortality. With
(C) application, plant height was below
the control level. Complete plant failure
resulted from addition of (D) and (U)
which reveals the hazard of chemical
fertilizers application rates and date of
application. A significant increase in soil
pH and EC was evident with (U) and
(D). An increase in soil organic carbon
was observed with (C).
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Abstract
Effect of fertilizers on Okra growth and soil