Influence of bio-fertilisers and fertility levels on growth and quality of vegetable cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp.)

Abstract

The experiment was conducted at Horticulture farm, S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner (Rajasthan) during kharif, 2011 to study influence of bio-fertilisers and fertility levels on growth and quality attributes of cow pea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Results indicated that application of 75 % RDF (15 kg N and 30 kg P O ha-1) and Seed inoculation with PSB + Rhizobium significantly increased the growth and quality attributes. Whereas, PSB alone and dual inoculation with PSB + Rhizobium proved superior to Rhizobium alone and without inoculation, with respect to phosphorus concentration in green pod, however, Rhizobium alone and PSB + Rhizobium proved superior to PSB and without inoculation with respect to nitrogen concentration and protein content in green pod.