Back A. R. Chowdhury, M. M. Islam, M. M. Hossain and J. Haider
Institute of Postgraduate Studies in Agriculture, Salna, Gazipur, Bangladesh
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Abstract
Field and pot experiments were conducted during 1992-93 in Bangladesh to
test the influence of Effective Microorganisms (EM) on growth and yield
of onion, string bean and chili pepper. Soil amendments included chemical
fertilizer (recommended levels of N-P-K), rice straw, and cow dung applied
with or without EM. The yield of onion showed a statistically non-significant
increase as a result of the EM application in combination with all of the
soil amendments. The highest onion yield was obtained when EM was used
in combination with cow dung and was greater than that produced by chemical
fertilizer alone. EM increased leaf chlorophyll and yield of string bean
significantly. The highest yield of chili peppers was obtained with EM
but was not significantly different than the other soil amendments.