Sustainable green gram cultivation: The role of nano fertilizers and organic nutrients in climate adaptation
Keywords:
Crop, Economics, Environment, Green gram, Growth, Nano DAP, Soil healthAbstract
The review explores the impact of nano DAP, vermicompost, vermiwash and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, yield, economic viability and soil health of green gram (Vigna radiata), a bean cultivated primarily in Southern Asia. These fertilizers, whether nano, organic or inorganic, exert a significant influence on soil conditions, ultimately enhancing plant growth and productivity. Both organic and inorganic fertilizers play a pivotal role in improving soil structure, augmenting water retention capacity and fostering microbial activity. Nano fertilizers, along with vermicompost and vermiwash, alongside traditional inorganic options, represent indispensable tools in modern agriculture, effectively bolstering crop growth, yield and overall quality parameters while simultaneously enhancing nutrient efficiency and minimizing wastage, thus reducing cultivation costs. Moreover, the current trend in managing nutrients through organic and inorganic fertilizer treatments underscores a shift toward sustainability and eco-friendliness. By enriching the soil with vital nutrients, these approaches facilitate the enhancement of crop growth, yield, economic returns and soil vitality. Maximizing productivity necessitates the judicious use of effective organic and inorganic fertilizers, whose impact resonates positively across the spectrum of green gram cultivation, encompassing growth, yield, economic viability and soil health.
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