Response of Different Organic and Inorganic Inputs on Nutrient Use Efficiency and Their Impact on Yields of Kabuli Chickpea in Partially Reclaimed Sodic Soil

Kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important leguminous crop grown primarily for its large, light-colored seeds, rich in protein, dietary fiber, and essential minerals. Valued for its nutritional quality and high market demand, especially in international trade, Kabuli chickpea plays a key role in food security and farm income. Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) plays a vital role in enhancing the productivity and sustainability of Kabuli chickpea cultivation, especially under degraded or sodic soil conditions. By combining organic, inorganic, and biological inputs, INM improves nutrient use efficiency, soil health, and crop yield. This holistic approach is crucial for maintaining long-term soil fertility and optimizing chickpea production in challenging agroecosystems. The field experiments were conducted at Agronomy research farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya during the year of 2023-24, 2024-25 for integrated nutrient management of Kabuli chickpea crop. The experiment was laid in Randomized Block Design under three replications with 12 treatment combinations. This study seeks to evaluate the impact of different combinations of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on the nutrient use efficiency and yield of Kabuli chickpea cultivated in partially reclaimed sodic soils. The findings are anticipated to contribute to the formulation of sustainable nutrient management strategies for kabuli chickpea cultivation in degraded soil environments. The findings indicated that combining organic, inorganic, and biological nutrient source (T11) improved the nutrient use efficiency and yield of Kabuli chickpea cultivated in partially reclaimed sodic soils.