Abstract:
A field trial was carried out
to examine the comparative efficacy of
organic and inorganic sources of nitrogen
and phosphorous fertilizers alone and in
different combinations to find the yield and
quality contributing factors of oat (Avena
sativa L.) during 2008-09 at Agronomic
Research Area, University of Agriculture
Faisalabad. The treatments were tested
under randomized complete block design
using three replications. Significant result
were found in respect of plant height (146.3
cm), number of leaves per plant (6.87),
number of tillers per plant (8.02), number of
tillers m-2 (336), leaf area per plant (128
cm2), fresh weight per tiller (30.10g), dry
weight per tiller (5.01g) and green fodder
yield (74.67 t ha-1) in contrast to organic
manures and its combination with inorganic
fertilizer (inorganic sources of manures).
From the present study it can be concluded
to meet the needs of fodder; it is better to
use inorganic sources that are more effective
and quick in response while organic sources
are more environmental friendly than
inorganic sources.
