Influence of Residual Integrated Nutrient Management Practices on Chickpea Yield and Nutrient Dynamics in Maize-chickpea Cropping Sequence

Background: Chemical fertilizers in integration with organic manures must be used in order to promote sustainability. Using chemical fertilizers in addition to FYM slows down the deterioration of soil health and improves soil quality for upcoming needs. The present research aims to study yield parameters of chickpea and uptake of essential nutrients supplied through residual effect of integrated nutrient management. Methods: The present research consisting twelve treatment combinations with three replications was conducted in split plot design (SPD). The four levels of RDF (Control, 50, 75 and 100% RDF ha-1) in main plot and three levels of FYM (Control, 5 and 10 t ha-1) in sub plot were taken. Result: The investigation indicated that residual effect of 100% RD of inorganic fertilizers performs better among all RDF levels and FYM @ 10 t ha-1 showed better impact over all FYM levels on yield attributes, yield, nutrient concentration and nutrient uptake of Chickpea. The results of this experiment showed that chickpeas responded more favourably to residual effects of both inorganic fertilizers and FYM levels.