AgroScience Today, Volume 5, Issue 2 : 0751-0753
POPULAR ARTICLES

OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 29-Feb-2024

Gypsum - “A Multifaceted Mineral” for High-Yielding Groundnut Cultivation

  • Dharvesh Mohammed
  • Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Umadevi M
  • Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Mythili S.R
  • Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Arulselvi S
  • Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Gypsum, when judiciously applied, proves instrumental in enhancing soil structure, mitigating salinity, and improving water infiltration in groundnut fields. The amendment's positive influence extends to nutrient availability, particularly calcium, fostering healthier and more resilient groundnut plants. This, in turn, translates to increased yields and improved nut quality. Additionally, gypsum's ameliorative effects on soil structure contribute to enhanced aeration and root development, optimizing nutrient absorption and water utilization. Overall, the application of gypsum in groundnut cultivation emerges as a promising agricultural practice promoting increased productivity.

Keywords

Gypsum, Multifaceted Mineral, High-Yielding, Groundnut, Cultivation

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