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

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  • M. Ashraful Islam

    (Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU), Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh)

  • Sumiya Islam

    (Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU), Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh)

  • Ayasha Akter

    (Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU), Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh)

  • Md Habibur Rahman

    (Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU), Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh)

  • Dilip Nandwani

    (Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN 37209, USA)

Abstract

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.

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  • M. Ashraful Islam & Sumiya Islam & Ayasha Akter & Md Habibur Rahman & Dilip Nandwani, 2017. "Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Properties and the Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato in Mymensingh, Bangladesh," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 7(3), pages 1-7, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:7:y:2017:i:3:p:18-:d:92403
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    1. Ullah, M.S & Islam, M.S & Islam, M.A & Haque, T., 2008. "Effects of organic manures and chemical fertilizers on the yield of brinjal and soil properties," Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), vol. 6.
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    2. Tatia Biswas & M. Ashraful Islam & Tamanna Haque, 2020. "Exogenously Applied Moringa Leaf Extracts And Mixed Fertilizers In Soil To Im Prove Growth And Yield Of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.)," Sustainability in Food and Agriculture (SFNA), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 1(1), pages 42-47, July.
    3. Naseer Hussain & Shahid A. Abbasi, 2018. "Efficacy of the Vermicomposts of Different Organic Wastes as “Clean” Fertilizers: State-of-the-Art," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(4), pages 1-63, April.
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