Influence of Nano Urea on Growth and Microbial Population in Paddy Ecosystem

Dhayalan, S. Aanoor and Davamani, V. and Maheswari, M. and Maragatham, S. and Rahale, C. Sharmila (2023) Influence of Nano Urea on Growth and Microbial Population in Paddy Ecosystem. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13 (10). pp. 1239-1247. ISSN 2581-8627

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Abstract

Chemical fertilizer usage has been a long-drawn criticism because of its harmful effects on the environment and on the quality of agricultural produce. Researchers are continually looking for more productive, better solutions while retaining societal wellbeing. Effective use of nano fertilizers in place of chemical fertilizers is essential in reducing fertilizer overuse and also contribute in lowering the pollution and leaching which in turn increase the effectiveness of nutrient consumption and also increase the yield of the crop. An experiment was carried out in paddy to study the influence of Nano urea applications on growth and microbial populations in soil. The field trial used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight treatment combinations and three replications. Results showed that application of STCR based N as Urea (50%) and Nano Urea (2 sprays) and Recommended dosage of N as Urea (50%) and Nano Urea (2 sprays) recorded higher plant height, Leaf Area Index (LAI), Dry matter accumulation in paddy. In addition, applications of Nano urea increased the microbial population including bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes. Combining recommended dosage of fertilisers with nano urea spray at critical stages of paddy crop increases the crop growth and microbial activity.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Research Librarians > Geological Science
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Date Deposited: 14 Oct 2023 09:56
Last Modified: 14 Oct 2023 09:56
URI: http://stm.e4journal.com/id/eprint/1762

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