IMPACT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON TOMATO YIELD QUALITY AND SOIL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Sustainable agricultural production incorporates the idea that natural resources should be used to generate increased output and incomes, especially for low income groups without depleting the natural resource base. Integrated nutrient management (INM) integrates the use of all natural and man- made sources of plant nutrients, so that productivity and nutrient status of food increases in an efficient and environmentally benefiting manner without sacrificing soil productivity of future generations. Integrated nutrient management relies on a number of factors including appropriate nutrient application and conservation and the transfer of knowledge about INM practices to farmers through extension personal. Tomato is the most popular home garden and the third most consumed crop in the world. It is very much beneficial for health because of its high nutrient status. Integrated nutrient management effects on its yield and quality parameters to a great extent. This review paper therefore, present review on various aspects of INM use to improve soil environment and tomato yield and quality parameters.

Keywords:

• INM
• sustainable agriculture
• soil environment
• tomato yield
• and quality parameters

Notes

^aFYM = 600 kg C ha⁻¹.

^bWheat straw = 3048 kg C ha⁻¹.

^c S. bispinosa green manure = 553 kg C ha⁻¹.