Effect of vermicompost on yield and economics of guinea grass (Panicum maximum) grown as an intercrop in coconut (Cocos nucifera) gardens

Indian Journal of Agronomy

Volumn 45, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 693-697

  George, Sansamma ^a   Pillai, G Raghavan ^a  

^a Kerala Agricultural University ^*  (India)

Author keywords

Coconut garden; Economics; Guinea grass; Vermicompost; Yield

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034561404     PISSN: 0537197X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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