Impact of NPK fertilizers on mustard ( Brassica Juncea coas ) 1- Growth parameters

Abstract

Growth component of mustard plant ( Brassica juncea coss ) have been studied from a NPK field experiment. Addition of nitrogen significantly increased the height, number of branches and pod per plant. Phosphorus also had a similar positive effect but to a smaller extent. Potassium had, in contrast, decidedly negative effect for all the parameters studied. Correlation study revealed that formation of pod was directly influenced by the number of branch which was again dependent on the height of the plant. Maturation of the mustard seed was delayed by nitrogen while enhanced by phosphorus and potassium application.