Influence of Liquid Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

A field experiment was conducted at S.V. Agricultural College Farm, Tirupati during summer, 2024 to study the influence of liquid bio fertilizers and different levels of fertilizers on growth and yield of sesame. Results revealed that the application of 100% RDF + seed treatment + soil application of liquid bio fertilizers (Azospirillum, PSB and KSB) reported higher plant height( 99 cm), leaf area index(1.72), dry matter accumulation (3341 kg ha-1), seed (945 kg ha-1) and stalk (1890 kg ha-1) yield as compared to other treatments. The grain yield of sesame with100% RDF + seed treatment + soil application of liquid bio fertilizers (Azospirillum, PSB and KSB) was enhanced by 26.5% and 24.3% when compared to the 100% RDF alone. The lowest seed yield (380 kg ha-1) and stalk yield (830 kg ha-1) was registered with absolute control.