Entrepreneurship Skill Development in Quality Seed Production of Black Gram (Vigna mungo) cv. VBN 8

Abstract— Black gram (Vigna mungo) is a major pulse crop with significant nutritional and economic importance in India. This study focuses on entrepreneurship skill development through quality seed production of the black gram variety VBN 8. The experiment was conducted during the Kharif season at Kalasalingam School of Agriculture and Horticulture farm under Randomized Block Design with three replications. Various concentrations of biofertilizers Rhizobium and Bacillus were evaluated for their effects on growth, yield parameters, and seed quality. Field inspections were conducted by Seed Certification Officers to ensure genetic purity and agro-management standards. Results indicated that 1% Rhizobium treatment significantly enhanced growth and seed yield. Certified seed production proved profitable with a benefit-cost ratio of 2.49. Neem seed kernel extract was used successfully as a biopesticide. This study demonstrates the technical and economic feasibility of certified seed production as an entrepreneurial venture for rural farmers.