Effect of continuous application of manures and fertilizers on rhizosphere microflora in arecanut palm

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2007-02-08

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The rhizosphere microflora of arecanut palm under continuous application of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers was studied. The nutrients applied are 100 g N, 40 g P2Os and 140 g K30/palm/ year in the form of organics and inorganics. The application of organic manure increased the microbial population. The increase in microbial population was observed between the rhizosphere samples collected at 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm depths. The surface cultivation of soil increased the microbial population. Trichoderma sp. and Aspergillus sp. dominated in the rhizosphere of arecanut palm.

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Arecanut, Cultivation, Inorganic fertilizer, Organic manure, Rhizosphere microflora

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Plant and Soil 1981 v-63 p-497-499

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