Research Article | Published: 01 June 2012

Growth and physiological responses of Matricaria chamomilla to different doses of organic manures under poplar based agroforestry systems

Sugma Ram Jat and P. S. Thakur

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 19 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 81-88 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2012-B2DH0B | Cite this article

Abstract

The investigation was aimed to explore the possibilities. of successful cultivation of Matricaria chamomilla as an intercrop with Poplar trees along with standardizing the doses of organic manures used. Theexperiment comprised eighteen treatments, which included four different doses, each of vermicompost and FYM @ 1 t/ha, 2t/ha, 3t/ha and 4t/ha in combination with and without Poplar trees. The observations were taken attwo distances, i.e. D₁ (up to 80 cm) and D₂ (81 to 160 cm) from the tree line. The results revealed that Matricaria chamomilla can be grown successfully under Agroforestry Systems consisting Poplar as dominant functional component. The tree presence had little suppressing effect on the growth and physiological performance of herb, even in plants growing immediately beneath tree canopy (D₁). The use of organic manures like vermicompost and FYM at appropriate doses was found beneficial for minimizing competition for critical resources Vennicompost @ 4t/ha was the most effective dose of organic manure, followed by vermicompost @ 3t/ha and FYM @ 4t/ha. On the basis of the quantum of information generated through this study, it can be concluded that the cultivation of high value cash crops like medicinal and aromatic herbs with multipurpose tree species, especially commercial timber is a profitable alternative for traditional cropping systems. It was observed that Matricaria chamomilla could successfully be cultivated as an intercrop with Poplar trees without any adverse impact on the performance and production ability of this herb, except when grown very close to the tree rows. The presence of tree species, particularly commercial timber species provide additional monetary benefits. The use of organic manures further improves the performance and production ability of intercrop by minimizing competition between functional components for critical resources. Matricaria performed better under Poplar trees than control without trees and manures. It is suggested that cultivation of Matricaria chamomilla incombination with multipurpose tree species, especially Poplar may be recommended for better economic returns from the Agroforestry Systems under rainfed conditions

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Jat, S.R. and Thakur, P.S., 2012. Growth and physiological responses of Matricaria chamomilla to different doses of organic manures under poplar based agroforestry systems. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 19(2), pp.81-88. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2012-B2DH0B

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