Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil  Properties and the Growth, Yield and Quality of  Tomato in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Field trials were conducted on tomato for yield and quality of fruits using different types of organic and inorganic fertilizers at the horticulture farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh. Fertilizer treatments were tested on two varieties of tomato ca. Roma VF and BARI 15. The...

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Published in:Agriculture (Basel) 2017-03, Vol.7 (3), p.18
Main Authors: Islam, M., Islam, Sumiya, Akter, Ayasha, Rahman, Md, Nandwani, Dilip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agrochemicals
compost
Composting
Composts
Crop yield
Electrical conductivity
Electrical resistivity
Farms
Fertilization
Fertilizers
Fruits
Horticulture
Nutrients
nutrient management
Organic fertilizers
Organic wastes
pH effects
production
Soil fertility
Soil improvement
Soil properties
Soils
Statistical analysis
sustainable
Tomatoes
vegetables
Vermicomposting
Worms
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Summary:Field trials were conducted on tomato for yield and quality of fruits using different types of organic and inorganic fertilizers at the horticulture farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh. Fertilizer treatments were tested on two varieties of tomato ca. Roma VF and BARI 15. The fertilization treatments were T1, vermicompost (12 t/ha); T2, compost (10 t/ha); T3, integrated plant nutrient system (IPNS) or mixed fertilizers (organic 2/3 part and inorganic 1/3 part); T4, inorganic fertilizers; and a control (T5). Results showed growth and yield (20.8 t/ha) in tomato were higher in the IPNS treatment. A higher number of fruits per plant (73.7) and plant height (73.5 cm) were obtained from mixed fertilizers (organic 2/3 + inorganic 1/3) or IPNS (integrated plant nutrient system) in Roma VF than other treatments. Fruit yield and diameter were found statistically significant. No significant difference was observed in the quality (total soluble solids) of tomato fruits in both varieties’ response to the treatments. The electrical conductivity and pH of the soil were improved by the application of organic manure.
ISSN:2077-0472
2077-0472
DOI:10.3390/agriculture7030018