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EFFECT OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC AMENDMENTS ON BHENDI IN LIGNITE MINE SPOIL

Abstract

Reclamation of mine spoil with various types of amendments like coir pith, gypsum, farm yard manure and pressmud and the effect on the performance of bhendi Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) was studied in Neyveli lignite mine spoil. The results indicated that incorporation of 12.5 tha each of coir pith and gypsum along with 25 t/ha each of farm yard manure and pressmud resulted in significant increase in the yield of bhendi. A minimum of 12.5 tha each of coir pith, gypsum, farm yard manure and pressinud are recommended for any reclamation and revegetation programme.

Keywords: Lignite mine spoil, reclamation, amendments, bhendi

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