Response of Different Combination Levels of NPK and FYM on Physicochemical Properties of Inceptisol Soil at Prayagraj District, Uttar Pradesh, India under Cultivation of Carrot (Daucus carota)

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to investigate the Response of different combination level of NPK and FYM on physicochemical properties of Inceptisol soil at Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India under cultivation of carrot (Daucus carota). during the Rabi season of 2022-2023 at the Research Farm of the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, NAI, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experimental having two factors with three levels of NPK at 0%, 50% and 100% ha-1, and three levels of FYM at 0%, 50% and 100% ha-1 which was layout in randomized block design (RBD). The results showed that the physicochemical properties of soil were significantly affected with the application of FYM in conjunction with NPK fertilizers. This was evident through a significant increase in organic carbon percentage, per cent pore space, and higher levels of available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the soil. Additionally, the combination of NPK and FYM led to a decrease in bulk density, particle density, and pH of soil. In conclusion, the experiment demonstrated that the combination of NPK and FYM positively influenced the soil health under carrot cultivation.