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

M. Ashraful Islam, Sumiya Islam, Ayasha Akter, Md Habibur Rahman and Dilip Nandwani
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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

Agriculture, 2017, vol. 7, issue 3, 1-7

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.

Keywords: compost; nutrient management; production; sustainable; vegetables (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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