Fertilizer Nutrient Management in Mungbean

Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) is one of the most ancient and extensively grown leguminous crops of India. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein (25%), carbohydrates (60%), and vitamin A. The Mungbean in Bundelkhand is grown using local varieties entirely in dryland conditions and on residual soil fertility on account of its higher net returns. Chemical fertilizers, no doubt, are an important source that can meet the nutrient requirement but their imbalance and continuous use lead to environmental pollution and deterioration of soil health. Furthermore, the availability of fertilizer at economic prices is another problem for the farmer. The integrated use of organic manures, chemical fertilizers, and bio-fertilizers and their efficient management has been found effective is not only in increasing productivity but also in improving soil health and brought sustainability in system productivity.