Effect of vermicompost, biofertilizer and phosphorus on growth, yield and nutrient uptake by gram (Cicer arietinum) and their residual effect on fodder maize (Zea mays)

An investigation was carried out during the winter and summer seasons of 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 at New Delhi, to evaluate the effect of vermicompost, biofertilizers (Rhizobium and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria), and phosphorus on 'Pusa 256' gram or chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) and their residual effect on succeeding fodder maize (Zea mays L.). Application of vermicompost at 3 tonnes/ha resulted in higher dry matter (19.78 g/plant), leaf-area...