IMPACT OF ORGANIC FOLIAR NUTRITION AND ITS EFFICACY ON SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF RICE

Abstract

Currently the challenge before us is to achieve and sustain growth rates high enough to feed the
enormous population without de- grading the environment. Soil fertility is a major factor to consider for
enhancing the crop yield. Mineral fertilizers is undoubtedly the fastest way to boost crop growth but
total dependence on it could lead to increased weed pressure, acidification and soil organic mat- ter
depletion. Now, our research is focused on evolving ecologically sound, biologically sustainable and
economically viable technol- ogy. Field experiment was conducted from September 2016 to January
2017 at Annamalai University Experimental Farm, Annamalai Nagar, India with an objective to
evaluate the organic source of nutrients spray on the growth and yield of rice. All the treatments were
found to significantly influence the growth and yield components and yield of rice.