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International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities<br />

during 22-24, December 2022 at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad<br />

application <strong>of</strong> 50 % N through FYM + compensation <strong>of</strong> RDF through chemical fertilizers. A<br />

significantly higher improvement in soil physical properties was observed under conservation tillage<br />

compared to conventional tillage. The soil organic carbon was increased to the tune <strong>of</strong> 10.68 and 6.25<br />

% over the initial value (5.6 g kg -1 ) with 50 % N through FYM + remaining compensation RDF<br />

through chemical fertilizers and 50 % through GLM + remaining compensation RDF through chemical<br />

fertilizers, respectively. The residual soil fertility was significantly higher under the application <strong>of</strong> 50<br />

% N through GLM + compensation <strong>of</strong> RDF through chemical fertilizers which was at par with the<br />

application <strong>of</strong> 50 % N through FYM + compensation <strong>of</strong> RDF through chemical fertilizers. The<br />

application <strong>of</strong> 50 % N through GLM + compensation <strong>of</strong> RDF through chemical fertilizers recorded<br />

significant improvement in biological properties (SMBC, SMBN, and DHA) <strong>of</strong> soil which was on par<br />

with the application <strong>of</strong> 50 % N through FYM + compensation <strong>of</strong> RDF through chemical fertilizers. A<br />

significant increase in the biological properties <strong>of</strong> soil was observed under conservation tillage as<br />

compared to conventional tillage. The SQI was improved with the application <strong>of</strong> 50% N through FYM<br />

and the remaining RD through chemical fertilizers (2.29). The SQI was comparatively lower in 100%<br />

RDF indicating the application <strong>of</strong> RDF alone could not maintain soil quality and as a result, seed<br />

cotton and cotton stalk yield was reduced in Vertisols. The compensation <strong>of</strong> chemical fertilizers<br />

through various organic sources viz., gliricidia green leaf manuring, and green manuring with sunhemp<br />

and wheat straw were found equally effective in maintaining higher SQI.<br />

Conclusion<br />

The results <strong>of</strong> the present study indicate that continuous application <strong>of</strong> 50 % N through FYM with<br />

remaining RD from mineral fertilizers sustained the cotton productivity and SYI index with<br />

improvement in soil properties. However, the substitution <strong>of</strong> 50 % N through gliricidia green leaf<br />

manuring with remaining RD from chemical fertilizers was found equally beneficial for sustaining<br />

cotton productivity, SYI, improvement in soil health as well as enhancing net returns <strong>of</strong> cotton in<br />

rainfed Vertisols <strong>of</strong> semi-arid climatic conditions in Central India.<br />

References<br />

Blaise, D., Majumdar, G. and Tekale, K.U. 2005. On-farm evaluation <strong>of</strong> fertilizer application and<br />

conservation tillage on productivity <strong>of</strong> cotton + pigeonpea strip intercropping on rainfed<br />

Vertisols <strong>of</strong> Central India. Soil Till. Res.84: 108-117.<br />

Swarup, Anand 2010. Integrated plant nutrient supply and management strategies for enhancing<br />

soil quality, input use efficiency and crop productivity. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci.58:25-31.<br />

661 | Page Resource conservation and rainfed agriculture

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