GROUNDNUT
Soil application of panchgavya solution @ 3 l/m2 significantly decreased the soil pH from 9.0 to 8.3 during initial 5 days period whereas it increased soil organic carbon content by 50% and availability of P, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Mn in the rhizosphere by 17% over the control throughout the crop growth stages. The same treatment raised pod yield, haulm yield and biological yield to the tune of 85.3, 93.2 and 89.7% respectively, over the control.
CLUSTER BEAN
The present study was focused on the influence of organic manures such as panchgavya, micro-herbal fertilizer, bio-fertiliser, humicacid and farm yard manure (FYM) on the germination and biometric parameters of cluster bean. The panchgavya soil treatment recorded best germination and best leaf treatment.
PIGEON PEA
Among three organic preparations, Panchgavya had the highest population of total bacteria (22109 cfuml-1), actinomycetes(60104 cfuml-1), phosphate solubilizers(103106 cfuml-1), fluorescent pseudomonas (151105 cfuml-1), and nitrifiers(5.4106 cfu ml-1) Dehydrogenase activity (6.61 g g-1 h-1) and microbial biomass carbon (89.6 g g-1) were also found to be higher in Panchgavya.
SOYA BEAN
The increase in population of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) under the influence of Panchgavya, they further suggested that, the possibility of the preferential utilization of nutritional element in the ingredient of Panchgavya. It also reduces the percent disease incidences of soybean Glycine max in pot treated with panchgavyain Fusarium sick soil. This indicates the positive use of panchgavayaon plant growth.
BLACK GRAM
A pot culture experiment was conducted at the Experimental farm during March-May 2010 season to evaluate the efficacy of Panchagavyafoliar spray and NPK on the physiological growth and yield of Blackgram. Yield attributes such as number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, test weight and grain yield were also recorded significantly higher under foliar application of Panchgavya over NPK and control.
CHICK PEA
Among treatment combinations, application of enriched compost 1/3 + vermicompost1/3 + glyricidia leaf manure 1/3 equivalent to 100% RDN and foliar spray of panchgavya@ 3% at flower initiation and 15 DAF has recorded significantly higher grain yield (2400 kg/ha 2x!), haulm yield (3423 kg/ha), number of pods per plant (66.38) and 100-seed weight (20.91 g) compared to other treatment combinations.
SUNHEMP
Effects of application of panchgavya in the form of seed treatment and foliar spray to Southern Sunhemp Mosaic Virus infected sunhempplants were studied. Growth and biochemical parameters studied showed better growth in panchgavyatreated plants. A significant change in viral concentration was observed.
RICE
– Panchgavya spray recorded significantly higher gross returns (Rs37608/ha), net returns (Rs. 17822/ha) and benefit-cost ratio (1.92) as compared to without Panchgavyaspray (Rs34612/ha, Rs. 15586/ha and 1.84 respectively).
– The results showed that in all the parameters studied panchagavya had a positive influence over the control.
– Panchgavya resulted in 86.30 per cent inhibition of mycelial growth and 95.90 per cent inhibition of spore germination of Curvularia lunata in vitro. Seed treatment with Panchgavyafurther enhanced the seed germination with 90.70% and vigor index of 1036.36.
WHEAT
This study clearly brought out that Panchgavyacontains bacteria producing plant growth promoting substances as well as bacteria having biological deterrent activities. Presence of such beneficial microbial biomass might have resulted in improved seed germination, seedling length and seed vigour in wheat indicating panchgavyaas an efficient plant growth stimulant.
LEAFY VEGETABLES
•The total viable count and the total bacterial count of Rhizobium , Azospirillum and Actinomycetes were enhanced in Panchagavya treated soil. Plant growth substances present in Panchagavyatreated soil help to bring rapid changes in phenotypes of plants and also improves the growth and ultimately improve the productivity of Spinacia oleraceaor spinach.
•Significant increase of Vitamin B12 in spinach due to cow dung manure (Mozafar)
MANGO
• There were significant differences observed among the different bio-organics and chemical treatments. Maximum graft success was noticed in Panchagavyathree percent (76.15%) followed by water soaking and GA3 100 ppm.
• Panchgavya induces dense flowering with more female flowers. Irregular or alternate bearing habit is not experienced and continues to fruit regularly.
TURMERIC
Panchgavya enhances the yield by 22% with extra long fingers. Panchgavyaalso helps survival of dragon fly, spider etcwhich in turn reduce pest and disease load. Produce is sold for premium price as mother/seed rhizome and higher curcumin content.
