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Imdad Sohu

Bio: Imdad Sohu is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nutrient management & Crop yield. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 17 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, a field experiment was conducted to study the residual effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of chickpea crop and it was concluded that the application of half of recommended dose of NKP (18-36-10 kg ha-1) in combination with poultry manure orfarmyard manure at the rate of 20 t Ha-1 was the best combination for higher chickpeaa crop yields.
Abstract: The chickpea is a major legume crop of Pakistan cultivated under rice-chickpea cropping system. Integrated nutrient management is important for higher crop yields and sustainable agriculture. A field experiment was conducted to study the residual effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of chickpea crop. The treatments included control (no organic or inorganic fertilizer), NPK (36-72-0 kg ha-1), NPK (36-72-20 kg ha-1), Farmyard Manure (20 t ha-1), Poultry Manure (20 t ha-1), NPK (18-36-10 kg ha-1) + FYM (20 t ha-1), NPK (18-36-10 kg ha-1) + P.M (20 t ha-1), NPK (36-72-20 kg ha-1) + FYM (20 t ha-1), NPK (36-72-20 kg ha-1) + P.M (20 t ha-1), NPK (18-36-10 kg ha-1) + FYM (10 t ha-1), and NPK (18-36-10 kg ha-1) + P.M (10 t ha-1). All the relevant agronomic observations and chemical analysis of the soil and plant samples were recorded. The application of organic sources of farmyard manure and poultry manure in combination with inorganic NPK fertilizers had shown positive effect on chickpea plant height, number of branches plant-1 , number of pods plant-1 and seed index. The growth and yield of chickpea significantly increased with the collective application of chemical fertilizers and organic manures. It is concluded that the application of half of recommended dose of NKP (18-36-10 kg ha-1) in combination with poultry manure or farmyard manure at the rate of 20 t ha-1 was found best combination for higher chickpea crop yields in compare to other levels of fertilizers.

23 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the current status, constraints, and opportunities to improve the production of pulses to meet the national requirements, including crop improvement (development of short duration, high yielding, disease resistant and climate resilient varieties), intercropping and growing of pulses as catch crop, adoption of conservation agriculture to conserve the resources, strengthening system of certified seed distribution, provision of crop-specific farm machinery, development and dissemination of site-specific production technologies and seed enhancements.
Abstract: Pulses are smart crops both for humans and the cropping system as they provide protein, minerals, vitamins, and fiber for human diet and nitrogen to the soil and contribute to the maintenance of biodiversity. Pulses, also called grain legumes, contribute about 33% of the global dietary protein requirement of the human population. In Pakistan, the production of pulses is far less than the requirement and the balance is met through imports. The reasons for low production and yield of pulses, in Pakistan, include lack of innovative crop improvement programs and seed distribution system. Currently, about 80% of the pulses are cultivated from the farmers own saved seed. Other major factors responsible for low production and yield are abiotic (drought, heat, salinity) and biotic (weeds, diseases, and insect-pests) stresses, and factors related with soil (marginal lands, alkaline soils with low organic matter and erosion), climate change, lack of crop-specific farm machinery, post-harvest losses and marketing issues. This manuscript discusses the current status, constraints, and opportunities to improve the production of pulses to meet the national requirements. The major opportunities to improve the pulses production includes crop improvement (development of short duration, high yielding, disease resistant and climate resilient varieties), intercropping and growing of pulses as catch crop, adoption of conservation agriculture to conserve the resources, strengthening system of certified seed distribution, provision of crop-specific farm machinery, development and dissemination of site-specific production technologies and seed enhancements.

17 citations

Dissertation
01 Feb 2017
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the effect of land configuration and bio-organization on chicken pea (Cicer arietinum L) under coastal salt affected soil.
Abstract: EFFECT OF LAND CONFIGURATION AND BIO-ORGANIC ON CHICKPEA (Cicer arietinum L.) UNDER COASTAL SALT AFFECTED SOILS Name of Student Mr. Vikas Vishnu Major Advisor Dr. V. P. Usadadia DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY N. M. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE NAVSARI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY NAVSARI396 450

15 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper , the impact of peach based residues (partially decomposed, compost, and Nano-black carbon), three P levels (50, 75, 100 kg P ha−1), and two beneficial microbes, [phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and fungi (Trichoderma)] on soybean was evaluated.
Abstract: Abstract The immobility of phosphorus (P) and its precipitation in the soil is a major fact and remains in place where P fertilizer applied. Without organic amendments and beneficial microbes, P availability is limited in the current season crop. To increase crop productivity and P availability, field experiments were conducted at Agriculture Research Institute Mingora Swat (ARI) for two consecutive years in the summer season (2016 and 2017). The main objective of this research work was to evaluate the impact of peach based residues (partially decomposed, compost, and Nano-black carbon), three P levels (50, 75, 100 kg P ha−1), and two beneficial microbes, [phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and fungi (Trichoderma)] on soybean. Experimental outcomes revealed dry matter partitioning and dry weight in soybean stem, leaves, and pods amplified with peach organic amendments and carbon sequestration in soil. Dry weight and partitioning in leaf, stem, pods, and total plant considerably improved with combined application of peach Nano-black carbon, soil application of Trichoderma, and 100 kg P ha−1 in both stages combine over the two years. It is suggested to enhance P availability in soil, Nano-black carbon and soil application of Trichoderma might be effective with 100 kg P ha−1 for optimum plant growth, yield, and yield contributing traits.

14 citations

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TL;DR: The finding suggested that locally available organic materials of plant origin alone/integrated with NPS fertilizer are helpful for increased yield of haricot bean.
Abstract: Despite the fact that mineral fertilizers are widely considered as a major option for addressing the crisis of nutrient depletion, their use among smallholder farmers is not adequate due to an escalating cost. Alternatively, nutrient-rich organic sources that are easily available to farmers are not widely promoted. Thus, this study was carried out in the research field of Wolaita Sodo University, Southern Ethiopia, to evaluate the effects of locally available organic nutrient sources and nitrogen (N) phosphorus (P) sulfur (S) fertilizer (19N-46P2O5-7S) on the productivity and economic performance of common bean. The organic materials used were Croton (Croton macrostachyus) and Erythrina (Erythrina brucei) at 2 : 1 ratio, respectively. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Treatments for organic fertilizer (OF) were 0, 2.5, and 5 t·ha−1 and for NPS fertilizer were 0, 50, 100, and 150 kg·ha−1. Chemical composition analysis of organic materials showed high nutrient content where the amount varied from 4.7%–5.2% N, 11.07–18.6 mg/kg P, and 2.12%–3.07% K. Results on agronomic parameters revealed that the leaf area index, grain weight, number of pods per plant, dry matter per plant, and grain yield of haricot bean were significantly affected by both main and combined effects of NPS and OF fertilizers. The grain yield under integrated application of 150 kg NPS/ha and 2.5 t·OF/ha (4.16 t/ha) was significantly higher than that obtained from unfertilized crop (1.01 t/ha) by 312%. Additionally, it resulted in 34%, 31%, and 79% yield increment over the blanket dose (100 kg·NPS·ha−1), 2.5 t/ha and 5 t/ha, respectively. It was also noted that resource-poor farmers, compared to unfertilized crop, can get grain yield superior by 130% and 214% using sole OF at 2.5 and 5 t·ha−1, respectively. Furthermore, the highest economic benefit (27, 179.5EtB) was recorded from 150 kg NPS/ha + 2.5 t·OF/ha. The finding suggested that locally available organic materials of plant origin alone/integrated with NPS fertilizer are helpful for increased yield of haricot bean.

13 citations

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TL;DR: A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2016-2017 to find out effect of different organic manures on growth and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) at Instructional Farm, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan) as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2016-2017 to find out effect of different organic manures on growth and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) at Instructional Farm, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan). Results revealed that application of vermicompost 2 t ha-1 recorded significantly tallest plant (54.70 cm), total number of root nodules (40.73 plant-1), effective root nodules (36.05 plant-1), DMA (18.61 g plant-1), pods (50.12 plant-1), seed yield (1916 kg ha-1) and haulm yield (2998 kg ha-1) compared to other organic manure treatments. Among liquid organic manures, application of panchagvya 3 per cent remained on par with vermiwash 10 per cent also recorded significantly tallest plant (54.48 cm), total number of root nodules (39.78 plant-1), effective root nodules (35.10 plant-1), DMA (17.90 g plant-1), pods (49.54 plant-1), seed yield (1888 kg ha-1) and haulm yield (2804 kg ha-1) as compared to cow urine and control, respectively.

13 citations