Response of Organic Manures on Qualitative and Quantitative Parameters of Solanaceous Crops: A Review

Abstract

Excessive uses of chemical fertilizers in agriculture have disturbed the equilibrium of several environmental factors. This problem was recognized by the eminent ecologists, botanists and plant scientists who have changed people's behaviour to shift towards organic farming. Solanaceous being one of the major & fascinating groups in vegetables cultivated throughout the world. Cultivation practices in this group are highly intensive with using of many synthetic fertilizers that could lead to change in biotic and abiotic components. To overcome these issues organic farming could be a better alternative and implementation this system will surely help in improving the growth, yield & quality traits and reduction in the incidence of diseases & pests attack along with sustaining the soil health. Thus, adoption of such farming system would be helpful in improve production & for fulfilling the demand of consumers of solanaceous crops and sustaining the soil health as well. Considering the above fact, this review is intended to have a better understanding of organic manure response in terms of various quantitative as well as qualitative traits in solanaceous crops.