Vol. 6, Issue 6 (2018)
Panchagavya: A low cost organic input in organic farming-a review
Author(s): Pramod Kumar, Naushad Khan, Prashant Deo Singh, Anand Singh, Yogesh and Vikas Yadav
Abstract: Panchagavya, an organic product has the potential to play the role of promoting growth, development and providing immunity in plant system. Panchagavya consists of nine products viz., cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd, jaggery, ghee, banana, Tender coconut and water. When suitably mixed and used, these have miraculous effects. It has the ability to play the function of promoting the growth, development and supplying immunity in plant machine thereby confers resistance against pest and provides drought hardiness to the plants. It also improves fertility status in soils by increasing macronutrients, micronutrients and beneficial microorganisms thus increase soil health. Thus, Panchagavya plays a major role in organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
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Pramod Kumar, Naushad Khan, Prashant Deo Singh, Anand Singh, Yogesh, Vikas Yadav. Panchagavya: A low cost organic input in organic farming-a review. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(6):575-577.
