Influence of combined application of organic and inorganic amendments on nutrient status in a typic Haplaquept soil of West Bengal

Balanced nutrition based on soil test value is the key to sustain and improve soil productivity. Integrated management of organic, secondary and micronutrient inputs along with inorganic fertilizers in soils is required to prevent decline in soil fertility, crop productivity and sustainability. In present investigation is conducted to study the influence of farmyard manure (FYM), sulphur and zinc along with inorganic NPK fertilizers either alone or in combination on the nutrient availability in soil. Results revealed that use of FYM increased the organic carbon content and availability of nutrients over soil alone and soil treated with only inorganic fertilizers. Results further revealed that the beneficial effects of FYM got enhanced when it is applied along with S and Zn.