Effect of Panchagavya on Physical and Nutritive Value of Hydroponic Fodder Maize

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Authors: K. Rajkumar, C. Vennila, T. Muthuramalingam, K. Thilak Pon Jawahar
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Abstract

A study was conducted to assess the influence of panchagavya on physical and nutritive value of hydroponic fodder maize. Hydroponic fodder was produced as per the protocol for 8 Days. Hydroponic maize fodder was produced using the TANUVAS – UIIC - Low-cost hydroponic green fodder machine at TANUVAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu during August, 2025. Two group of Hydroponic maize fodder was produced, one control group and another treatment group. In the six hydroponic trays, three trays have been marked as control and three trays has been marked as treatment. In control tray only maize seeds with plain water were used for germination however in the treatment group maize seed along with regular spray of water, 3% of panchagavya was sprayed at the rate of 100 ml per tray on 3rd day. Both physical characteristics and Chemical composition was estimated. The results showed that, there was significant (P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Agricultural Science and Fertilization Plant Growth and Agriculture Techniques Agriculture Plant Science Crop Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of biology and nature
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
62–70
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN