Integrated nutrient management for aromatic rice in West Bengal

Field experiment was conducted during the wet season of 2006 and 2007 at Chinsurah, to evaluate an integrated nutrient management (INM) practices for enhancing grain yield of aromatic rice varieties in West Bengal. Experimental results revealed that the variety Kalajeera recorded significantly the highest grain yield (2.72 t ha-1). Among the nutrient levels, application of 50% RFD + 50% FYM (2.92 t ha-1) and 100% RFD (2.86 t ha-1) were found equally effective in producing significantly higher grain yields. Even all the varieties could produce statistically similar yields at 50% RFD + 50% FYM and 100% RFD. Application of 50% RFD along with 50% FYM might be advocated not only for enhancing the grain yield of aromatic rice, but also for sustaining the soil fertility in the long run.