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: Received: 6 November 2024 / Approved: 7 November 2024 / Online: 7 November 2024 (13:24:25 CET)
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Islam, A.; Haque, R. Enhancing Mungbean Yield and Soil Health Through Vermicompost-Based Integrated Nutrient Management Practices in Bangladesh. Preprints2024, 2024110539. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0539.v1
Islam, A.; Haque, R. Enhancing Mungbean Yield and Soil Health Through Vermicompost-Based Integrated Nutrient Management Practices in Bangladesh. Preprints 2024, 2024110539. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0539.v1
Islam, A.; Haque, R. Enhancing Mungbean Yield and Soil Health Through Vermicompost-Based Integrated Nutrient Management Practices in Bangladesh. Preprints2024, 2024110539. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0539.v1
APA Style
Islam, A., & Haque, R. (2024). Enhancing Mungbean Yield and Soil Health Through Vermicompost-Based Integrated Nutrient Management Practices in Bangladesh. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0539.v1
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Islam, A. and Rabiul Haque. 2024 "Enhancing Mungbean Yield and Soil Health Through Vermicompost-Based Integrated Nutrient Management Practices in Bangladesh" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0539.v1
Abstract
Mungbean (Vigna radiata) is a key pulse crop in Bangladesh, playing a crucial role in the country's agricultural economy and food security. However, challenges such as soil degradation, nutrient depletion, and low yield potential hinder its productivity. This study investigates the effects of integrated nutrient management (INM) practices, including vermicompost, on the yield, quality, and soil health of mungbean (Vigna radiata) in the coastal region of Gopalganj, Bangladesh. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) was employed with three treatment groups: control (traditional inorganic fertilizers), organic fertilization (vermicompost), and integrated nutrient management (a combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers). Results indicated that the INM treatment significantly improved the emergence rate, with 85% of seeds emerging within 8 days, compared to 75% and 70% in the organic and control treatments, respectively. Plant growth parameters, including plant height (60 cm) and the number of leaves (15), were highest in the INM treatment, followed by the organic (50 cm and 12 leaves) and control treatments (45 cm and 10 leaves). The INM group also showed the highest mungbean yield (26 tons/ha), with larger average tuber weight (180 g) and fewer defects (5%), compared to the organic (22 tons/ha, 160 g, 10% defects) and control groups (20 tons/ha, 150 g, 15% defects). Soil health assessments revealed significant improvements in soil nutrient content, including nitrogen (24 mg/kg), phosphorus (18 mg/kg), and potassium (230 mg/kg), and higher microbial activity (130) in the INM treatment, suggesting enhanced soil fertility. These results highlight the potential of INM practices in improving mungbean productivity, quality, and long-term soil health, offering a sustainable approach to agriculture in Bangladesh. This study underscores the importance of adopting integrated fertilization strategies to achieve higher crop yields and ensure soil sustainability.
Keywords
Mungbean; Vermicompost; Inm; Integrated Nutrient Management; Bangladesh; BARI Mung-4
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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