Impact of bio-fertilizers on growth, yield and quality of Spinach (Spinacia oleraceaL.) in Noida UP.

Abstract

A field trial was undertaken at Amity University Noida’s experimental farm to investigate the effectiveness of microbial consortia on plant development and yield characteristics of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). Azotobacter, poultry manure, vermicompost, and FYM were used in various combinations throughout the treatments. The Desi (indigenous) variety was used in the field investigation. The use of biofertilizers is intended to increase crop yield and soil fertility while minimising environmental damage. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of various biofertilizers on the growth and yield of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) plants. These fertilisers include vermicompost, farmyard manure, Azotobacter, and poultry manure. The experiment was conducted out under closely monitored settings, with a randomised complete block design and three replications. Growth metrics were examined during the experiment to evaluate the vegetative growth of spinach plants, including plant height, leaf area, leaf length, and number of leaves per plant. The study’s findings demonstrated that the various treatments that were applied had a discernible impact on the growth, production, and economics of spinach. According to early data, the usage of biofertilizers considerably affected the growth and yield of spinach plants when compared to the control group. In comparison to the control, which had plant height (26.4 cm), leaves number (14), length of the leaves (15cm), leaves width (8cm), area of leaf per plant (120 cm2), and yield (4.5 Kg) the combined application of (Azotobacter + farmyard manure + poultry manure) demonstrated the highest performance on plant growth parameters such as height of the plants (35.4cm), leaves number per plant (16.7cm), leaves length (22cm), leaves width (12cm), and leaf area per plant (264 cm2). Furthermore, as seen by higher nutrient levels and organic matter content, the application of biofertilizers significantly improved soil fertility. This research present to the growing body of valuable information on sustainable farming practices by elucidating the efficacy of biofertilizers in enhancing the spinach growth and yield. The findings highlight how important it is to incorporate biofertilizers into agricultural practices to enhance soil health, reduce adverse environmental effects, and ensure the production of food sustainably.