Comparative Performance of Traditional Aromatic Rice under Organic and Inorganic Systems in West Bengal, India
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Aromatic rice holds a special place in the world of agriculture because of its outstanding grain quality, scent, and high market value. Traditional aromatic rice types including Kalonunia, Gobindabhog, and Tulaipanji are widely grown in West Bengal, however they frequently have lesser yield potential when grown using traditional methods. A shift toward sustainable nitrogen management techniques has been spurred by growing concerns about soil degradation brought on by overuse of chemical fertilizers. Bengal farmer’s aromatic rice cultivating through organic management practices. Detrimental effect of chemical fertilizers in aromatic rice are known to the farmers. Using organic and inorganic nutrient management strategies, the growth, yield, and productivity of a few aromatic rice varieties in West Bengal are compared. Data compiled from several studies show that solitary organic treatments and integrated nutrient management which combines organic and inorganic sources have a major impact on soil health, nutrient uptake, and production characteristics. Farmyard manure (FYM), vermicompost, and mustard cake are examples of organic inputs that maintain crop production by increasing soil fertility and nutrient availability. The comparison between organic and inorganic practices clearly indicates the high yield but poor quality in cultivating through chemical fertilizers. The results show that while preserving long-term soil sustainability, balanced nutrient management techniques can improve the yield and quality of aromatic rice.
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7160057258