Sreening of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) genotypes for nutrient stress tolerance

Generally nutrient deficiency of a soil is corrected through
application of chemical fertilizers. Fertilizers on one hand are
costly and on the other hand it may lead to water pollution by
nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural land. Screening of
genotypes for nutrient stress tolerance could be the best alternative
to overcome the situation. The present study evaluates
the plant growth characters with emphasis on root growth and
nutrient uptake of selected mungbean genotypes and examines
the efficiency of certain growth parameters for predicting their
adaptation in sub-optimal nutrient environment. Some genotypes
(VC 6153B, GK3 & VC 6144A) were found to be high
nutrient acquiring genotypes and some (PDM 54, IPSA 25 &
VO 1443 A-G) were low nutrient acquiring genotypes.
 

Author(s): Mohammad (Md) Altaf Hossain

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