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EFFECT OF SUGAR FACTORY EFFLUENT ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF BHENDI - VAR PKM-1

Abstract

                                A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of sugar factory effluents on growth, yield and quality of bhendi-var PKM 1 in the premises of a sugar factory in Aundipatti, Madurai District. The crop quality was not affected. Increased yields were obtained with 50% and 75% dilutions when compared to zero per cent dilution. There was no adverse effects on the soil physical properties. The effluent can be used for irrigating bhendi with proper dilution.

Key words : Sugar factory effluent, quality of bending soil physical properties

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