EFFECTS OF FERTILIZERS ON ROOT AND SHOOT BIOMASS OF AMARANTHUS

Author(s): *Praveen Mohil, Vivek Bharti and Usha Jain

Abstract: Urea, potash and super phosphate were used for biomass (Fresh weight) production of amaranth i.e. Amaranthus hybridus Subsp. cruentus var. paniculatus (L.) Thell. Urea shows uniform increasing impact on biomass while potash and superphostate shows different responses which are promotory as well as inhibitory. Uniformly increased biomass was observed in urea treatment in root and shoot while superphosphate only in shoot. Inhibitory effect was observed in potash where biomass decreased with increasing concentration of treated plnts. Relative effectiveness was, urea > superphosphate > potash found as per total biomass.

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