Effect of Panchagavya on Growth and Yield: A Review
Chunchu Suchith Kumar, Gurpreet Singh
Abstract
Panchagavya, an ancient Vedic formulation is a blend of five products namely the dung, urine, milk, curd and ghee obtained from an indigenous cow. All the five components are easily available to the farmer and can be made easily by the farmer himself thereby reducing the initial investment. It is rich in growth enhancing substances like organic compounds, hormones, micro and macro nutrients and minerals besides having anti- bacterial and insecticidal properties. Panchagavya enhances the productivity by increasing the growth of roots, stems, branches and leaves and related parameters like root length, stem length, number of branches, number of leaves, leaf area index, chlorophyll content, oil content, protein content and other quality parameters finally contributing to the overall high yield and yield attributes. Thus, it plays an important role in the overall growth and development of crop plants and increase of yield and profits. It is also eco- friendly.