Determining the impact of Vermicompost and Organic Formulations on Yield and Quality of Soybean

This chapter highlights the effect of Vermicompost and Organic Formulations on Yield and Quality of Soybean Grown on Vertisol. Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Wilczek] is globally important oilseed crop and source of high quality protein for human consumption, used as fodder for animal and is also important crop rotation systems. The field experiments were conducted during kharif-2020 and kharif-2021 at Research Farm, Department of Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry, College of Agriculture, VNMKV Parbhani, to study the effect of vermicompost and organic formulations on yield and quality of soybean grown on Vertisol. The experiment was laid in factorial randomized block design with twelve treatments and three replications. The yield parameters like no. of pods, seed and straw yield and quality parameters like protein content and test weight showed significant increased with the application of RDF as compared to other treatments. The organic formulations improve the microbial and enzymatic activity in soil and it provides adequate supply of nutrients at critical growth stages of soybean as well as presence of growth regulators contributing to higher straw yield. The maximum benefit among organic formulation therapies was found when Beejamruth, Jeevamruth, and Pancahgavya (OF3) were applied together rather than separately. The treatment receiving RDF (C1) together with the combination application of Beejamruth + Jeevamruth + Pancahgavya (OF3) showed a considerable improvement in seed and straw yield. Jeevamrutha contains enormous amount of microbial load which enhances the microbial activity in soil upon its application, while panchagavya act as a source of nutrients besides producing hormonal effect. The result of the experiment revealed that application of RDF along with combined application of Beejamruth + Jeevamruth + Pancahgavya was found beneficial for increase in yield and quality of soybean grown in Vertisol.