Abstract

An investigation using farm yard manure (FYM) and graded doses of N,P,K along with different biofertilizers viz., Azophos, Methylobacterium and Azophosmet on growth, yield and quality of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] was conducted at Department of Horticulture, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai. The experiment revealed that the growth attributes viz., plant height and number of leaves and the yield parameters such as number of fruits per plant, fresh weight of fruit, fruit length, fruit girth, and yield per hectare registered the highest values by the application of 50 per cent recommended dose of N, P and 100 per cent recommended dose of K + 2 kg Azophosmet per ha. Low crude fibre content was exhibited in the plants applied with 50 per cent recommended dose of N, P and 100 per cent recommended dose of K +2 kg Azophosmet per ha.

Keywords: Okra, INM, Arka Anamika, Azophos, Methylobacterium and Azophosmet.