Effects of applications of N fertilizers and nitrification inhibitors on dry matter and essential oil yields of Java citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt.)
2001
Puttanna, K. | Nanje Gowda, N.M. | Prakasa Rao, E.V.S.
A field experiment was conducted for 2 years (1993-95) at Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Field Station, Bangalore, India to evaluate the nitrification inhibitors, benzotriazole, o-nitrophenol, m-nitroaniline and dicyandiamide in a perennial aromatic grass, Java citronella. Citronella responded to applications of high doses of nitrogen (300 kg N/ha/year). The interaction between N doses and nitrification inhibitors was significant. Nitrification inhibitors performed better at the highest N dose (450 kg N/ha/year) and the increase in the essential oil yields was to an extent of 27.3 to 34.6% when compared with 'N alone' treatment. The nitrification inhibitors also increased the apparent N recoveries by citronella considerably. The oil content in the herb and its quality were not affected by the treatments. The nitrification inhibitors increased citronella yields and improved N economy.
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