Effect of Diverse Nutrient Sources and Liquid Organic Manures on Growth Parameters, Weed Count, Weed Dry Weight and Quality Parameters of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Abstract— A field experiment was conducted to study “Organic nutrient management in rabi sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)” during 2024-25 at the Agricultural College Farm, Naira. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. The study consists of three main plot treatments viz., 100% RDN through inorganic fertilizers, 100% RDN through organics with biofertilizers and biofertilizers alone. The sub-plots included four foliar applications: Vermiwash, Panchgavya, Jeevamrut and water spray. The results showed that inorganic nutrient application (100% RDN) significantly improved growth, weed and quality parameters of sesame compared to organic and biofertilizer treatments. Among the foliar sprays, Jeevamrut @ 10% proved most effective, enhancing growth and quality parameters. The study concludes that applying 100% RDN through inorganic fertilizers combined with foliar spraying of Jeevamrut @ 10% is the most effective practice for enhancing growth, oil and protein content of sesame.