Abstract
An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of INM on vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting of Andrographis paniculata. The experiment was followed in a randomized block design with 8 treatments. The different treatments were T1- no treatment, T2- vermicompost, T3-biofertilizers, T4-chemical fertilizers, T5- biofertilizers + vermicompost, T6- biofertilizers + chemical fertilizers, T7- chemical fertilizers + vermicompost, T8- biofertilizers + chemical fertilizers + vermicompost. The results indicated that maximum growth i.e. plant height, number of branches, number of leaves, leaf length and breadth, leaf area, land area occupied by per plant and leaf area index, number of flowers and fruits of A. paniculata was found in T8 plot treatment compare to other plots. From the analysis of result it has concluded that integrated use of biofertilizers, chemical fertilizers and vermicompost treatments significantly increased growth parameters of A. paniculata.
Highlights
IntroductionEven today are known to grow widely and naturally
Medicinal plants offer alternative remedies with tremendous opportunities
The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design (RBD) with 8 treatments and 3 replicas of each, using chemical fertilizers (NPK), vemicompost, and bio fertilizers ( Azotobacter, phosphate solubilizing bacteria) in different combinations including one control treatment
Summary
Even today are known to grow widely and naturally. Many of these plants are threatened by the hazard of extinction. It is necessary to initiate systematic cultivation of medicinal plants in order to conserve biodiversity and protect endangered species. A wide variety of factors hinders the cultivation of new land, including low soil quality, arid climate, lack of infrastructure and environmental restrictions. A.paniculata has been used for centuries in Asia for the treatment of various ailments. It is one among the prioritized medicinal plant in India. The present investigation was, carried out to see the effect of INM on vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting of Andrographis paniculata
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