~ 1101 ~ The Pharma Innovation Journal 2021; 10(11): 1101-1104 ISSN (E): 2277- 7695 ISSN (P): 2349-8242 NAAS Rating: 5.23 TPI 2021; 10(11): 1101-1104 © 2021 TPI www.thepharmajournal.com Received: 17-09-2021 Accepted: 24-10-2021 Balappagari Noel Sebastian M.Sc. Scholar, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India Dr. Joy Dawson Professor, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India Dr. Ramesh Pandey Associate Professor, Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying, Warner college of Dairy technology, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India Corresponding Author: Balappagari Noel Sebastian M.Sc. Scholar, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India Influence of nitrogen and biofertilizers on growth and yield of Pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) Var. JBV-3 Balappagari Noel Sebastian, Dr. Joy Dawson and Dr. Ramesh Pandey Abstract The field experiment was laid out during Zaid, 2021 at CRF, SAM Higginbottom University of agriculture, technology and sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh state to study the influence of Nitrogen and Biofertilizers on growth and yield of Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum). The experiment was consisted of nine treatments which included three levels of Nitrogen (60, 80, 100 kg N per hectare) and Biofertilizers (Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria applied @ 200 g per 10 kg seeds trough seed inoculation). The treatment that received 80:40:40 kg of Nitrogen, Phosporous, Pottasium supplied trough Urea, SSP, MOP respectively along with Azotobacter, Azospirillum produced significantly higher plant height (193.14 cm), Plant dry weight (27.48 gm /plant), Crop growth rate (1.13 g/m2/day), Number of tillers (11.44 Tillers /m 2 ), Ears (10.55 / m 2 ), grain yield (4684.57 kg/ha), Stover yield (6604.02 kg/ha), Ear weight (13.60 g) gross returns (106454.00 INR/ha), B:C Ratio (2.13). This experiment shows that treatments that received N:P:K @80:40:40 Along with Azotobacter, Azospirillum was more productive and economic. Keywords: Influence, nitrogen, biofertilizers, Pearlmillet, Pennisetum glaucum L. Introduction Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.)] or Bajra is one of the most important cereal crops of India. Among the major food grain crops of India, pearl millet ranks fourth in acreage next to rice, wheat and sorghum. In India, pearl millet popularly known as ‘bajra’ or ‘bajri’ is an important staple food. It is grown in Africa and Asia since prehistoric time. Pearl millet is an important coarse grain cereal generally grown as rainfed crop on marginal lands under low input management conditions. It is generally cultivated in areas with rainfall ranging from 150 to 600 mm. It is a dual-purpose crop; its grain is used for human consumption and its fodder as cattle feed. The nutrient content of pearl millet compares very well with other cereals and millets. Pearl millet is endowed with greater ability to withstand harsh climatic conditions. It is tolerant to adverse conditions such as drought, low soil fertility and high temperature. The higher production potential of pearl millet in rainfed areas might be owing to deeper root system, better extraction of soil moisture and its efficient utilization. Efficient photosynthetic mechanism and rapid translocation of photosynthates from leaves to grain. Pearl millet is grown mostly on marginal and sub-marginal lands, poor inorganic matter, low in available nitrogen and phosphorus. At present level of productivity, it removes about 72 kg NPK ha -1 but only about 10-12 kg of these nutrients are being supplied through fertilizers. However, general recommendation for these nutrients is 40, 30, and 30 kg of N, P2O5 and K2O ha -1 , respectively under medium rainfall conditions (Meena and Gautam, 2005) [1] . Pearl millet is endowed with greater ability to withstand harsh climatic conditions. It is tolerant to adverse conditions such as drought, low soil fertility and high temperature. The higher production potential of pearl millet in rainfed areas might be owing to deeper root system, better extraction of soil moisture and its efficient utilization, efficient photosynthetic mechanism and rapid translocation of photosynthates from leaves to grain. Pearl millet is grown mostly on marginal ansd sub-marginal lands, poor inorganic matter, low in available nitrogen and phosphorus. At present level of productivity, it removes about 72 kg NPK ha -1 but only about 10-12 kg of these nutrients are being supplied through fertilizers. However, general recommendation for these nutrients is 40, 30, and 30 kg of N, P2O5 and K2O ha -1 , respectively under medium rainfall conditions (Meena and Gautam, 2005) [1] .