Effect of Inorganic, Organic and Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) cv. Yamuna Safed - 4 (G-323)

A study on the research entitled “Effect of inorganic, organic and biofertilizers on growth and yield of garlic (Allium sativum L.) cv. Yamuna Safed - 4 (G-323)” was conducted to evaluate the effect of different fertilizers on growth and yield of garlic at the Horticultural Research Farm of Doon (P.G.) College of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand during 2023-2024. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design. The growth and yield parameters of garlic were significantly influenced by different treatments of inorganic, organic and biofertilizers. The maximum growth in terms of plant height (72.46 cm), number of leaves per plant (6.73), length of leaves (43.80 cm), stem girth (10.89 mm), chlorophyll content of leaves (79.88 mg/g) and yield per hectare (108.00 q/ha) were observed in the treatment T3 [NPK (100%)]. This study highlights the dual importance of achieving high garlic yields with NPK while advocating for the integration of organic and biofertilizers to enhance soil health, reduce dependency on synthetic inputs, and ensure long-term agricultural sustainability.