Integrated Nutrient Management in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)

ISBN-13: 9786139451845 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 100 str.

Rohit Pawar; Santosh Barkule

Opis

Vegetable plays an important role in human nutrition providing vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fibers in the diet besides having medicinal value and provide nutritional security. Among different vegetables, cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) is one of the most important Cole vegetable rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and carbohydrates. The present low yield and quality of cauliflower, problem of soil deterioration and environment pollution due to enormous use of chemical fertilizers can be improved considerably by adoption of new horticultural techniques such as Integrated Nutrient Management. Keeping in view, the present investigation was under taken to explore the effect of inorganic fertilizers, organic manure and bio-fertilizers on growth, quality and yield of cauliflower. This book observes the effect of different nutrients alone / integrated with recommended dose of fertilizers and its levels on growth, yield and quality of cauliflower.

O autorze

Pawar, Rohit
Dr. Rohit Pawar obtained M.Sc. (Horticulture) in Vegetable Science from College of Agriculture, Latur, VNMKV, Parbhani and Ph.D. (Horticulture) in Vegetable Science from Dr. YSP UHF, Nauni, Solan (HP). He currently works as Research Associate (RA) at ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, HP. India.