Enhanced Yield of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) using Bacterial Biofertilizer

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) is a rich source of protein, fibers, minerals and vitamins. Considering the recent sudden increase of interest in the use of grain legumes, the present study was framed to enhance the yield of Mungbean using biofertilizer to improve human nutrition. Thus, a comparative effect of biofertilizers in individual and consortia of microbial inoculants like Rhizobium sp., Pseudomonas putida (PSB) and Frateuria aurantia (KMB) and Organic manure like vermicompost on the growth and yield of Mungbean was studied. Different parameters which include shoot length, biomass and pH was analyzed over a period of 3 months in field trials. Farm yard manure and commercial chemical fertilizers were used as comparative controls. The plants grown with individual biofertilizer of Rhizobium sp. did not show significant results in the morphological and physical parameters. On the contrary, consortium biofertilizers i.e., Rhizobium sp., P. putida and F. aurantia showed observable yield of Mungbean. The results concludes that biofertilizers in different combinations could be a potent eco-friendly measure to boost the Mungbean crop yield, thereby increasing the income of farmers and also improving the availability of pulses in our country.