Effect of biofertilizers and inorganic fertilizers on vegetative growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)

The present experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P) during 2012-13. The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Block Design with ten treatments replicated thrice. The treatments include different biofertilizers ( Azospirillum, Azotobacterand PSB) with inorganic fertilizers (N,P,K). The results showed that application of PSB along with Azotobacter and full dose of nitrogen, potash and half dose of phosphorus resulted significantly vigorous growth and also increased yield of okra.