T.S. Nevase, V.S. Patil, B.S. Mali and R.D. Yeole
Abstract
The seedlings of Capsicum annum L. variety Agnijwala were raised in various concentrations of soil, vermicompost and FYM (Farm Yard Manure) biofertilizers in proportions 1:2, 1:4 (Soil and Vermicompost), 1:2, 1:4 (Soil and FYM) and 1:2:2(S:V:FYM), 1:4:4(S:V:FYM), 1:2:4(S:V:FYM), 1:4:2(S:V:FYM) containing in earthen pots for 43 days maintaining control (Soil). The results showed that increase in total plant length (4.17 to 24.78%), leaf area (1.01 to 40.17%), fresh weight (51.10 to 156.2%) and dry weight (20.46 to 128.8%), as compared to seedlings raised in sole soil. Nevertheless, the increase in chlorophyll content in the biofertilizers treated plant reflected the potential of biofertilizers in the enhancement of the photosynthetic rate of seedlings which may lead to an increase in yield.