Influence of integrated nutrient management on sustainable production of Tagetes erecta (Marigold) - in semi-arid eastern plain of Rajasthan

Abstract

Tagetes erecta (Marigold, African yellow) are commercially and medicinally important plants and are cultivated in varied agro-climatic condition of India. Investigations were carried out for three consecutive years to study the effect of FYM and Zn fertilization on the yield and yield attributes of Tagetes erecta. Application of either Zn or FYM was beneficial to the plant but their interactions were non-significant. The quality of flowers improved by the application of Zn and FYM. The dry seed yield was correlated significantly with uptake of Zn. The DTPA extractable Zn and Organic Carbon were significantly correlated with Zinc uptake in dry seeds.