Mufti et al., Biological Forum – An International Journal 13(3): 187-195(2021) 187 ISSN No. (Print): 0975-1130 ISSN No. (Online): 2249-3239 Direct and Residual Impact of Nutrient Management through Organic and Inorganic Sources on Growth and Yield Attributes in Brinjal–fenugreek Cropping Sequence Shahnaz Mufti 1* , M.A. Chattoo 1 , Rakshanda Anayat 1 , Rehana Rasool 2 and Fouzea Nisar 1 1 Division of Vegetable Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, (J&K), India. 2 Division of Soil Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, (J&K), India. (Corresponding author: Shahnaz Mufti*) (Received 24 May 2021, Accepted 27 July, 2021) (Published by Research Trend, Website: www.researchtrend.net) ABSTRACT: A field experiment was conducted at experimental site of Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST-Kashmir during two consecutive years of 2016 & 2017. The experiment consisted of thirteen treatments which was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Observations for growth and yield attributes were recorded in the main crop- brinjal as well as in the residual crop- fenugreek. Higher values for days to first fruit picking (53.40), plant height (126.51 cm), number of branches plant -1 (7.06), number of fruits plant -1 (16.50), fruit length (13.41 cm), fruit diameter (7.96cm), average fruit weight (65.65g), fruit yield plant -1 (1.08 kg), fruit yield hectare -1 (395.42 q), duration of fruiting (92.16) were recorded in treatment T 9 (50% RFD + 50% PM) for main crop. For residual crop, growth and yield parameters viz., maximum plant height (34.01cm), maximum number of branches plant -1 (5.40), minimum harvest days (132.53 days), maximum leaf yield plot -1 (4.23kg), maximum leaf yield hectare -1 (52.27q) were recorded in treatment T 9 (50% RFD + 50% PM). In view of inconsistent, inadequate information regarding and site specific results of nutrient management through conjugated use of organic and inorganic nutrients, a location specific demonstrative trial was conducted at experimental field of SKUAST-K, Srinagar. Keywords: Main crop, Brinjal, Residual crop, fenugreek, growth, yield, nutrient management technology, organic and inorganic nutrients. INTRODUCTION India is considered as a paradise for horticulture (Saravaiya and Patel, 2005) because of the cultivation of diversity of vegetable crops on large scale. Brinjal is the second major vegetable crop next to tomato. It is also called as eggplant which is native to India (Kiran et al., 2010). It is highly productive crop and is popularly known as “poor man’s crop”. Brinjal is highly nutritious vegetable as it is rich in vitamin A and C and minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorus and also possess some medicinal properties (Rajan and Markose, 2002). The medicinal properties possessed by egg plant may include the treatment of diabetes, asthama, cholera, bronchitis and diarrhea, its fruit and leaves are said to lower certain levels of blood cholesterol. It is believed to be a rich source of phenolic compounds that function as an antioxidant and help to prevent cancer, bacterial and viral infection. Fenugreek is an annual herb 30-60 cm tall with light green leaves and three finely toothed oval leaflets. Fenugreek leaves and stem are rich in calcium, iron, carotene and ascorbic acid. Leaves also contain some amount of protein. Fenugreek stimulates digestive process as well as metabolism. It is also used in hypertension and diabetes. Seeds are rich in essential amino acids and trigonelline for which fenugreek is so well known for medicinal uses. Seeds contain steroid “diosgenin” which is used in the preparation of contraceptives (Saini, 2005). Cereal crops are India’s mainstay and cereal production is essential for sustaining the livelihood of the rural people. But a key step to the economic development of Indian farmer will be to diversify the cereal based production system. Currently, there is an increasing concern regarding the sustainability of cropping system as productivity has either become stagnant or declined. These crises arise mainly because of decline in the annual average production rates, the green revolution and environmental degradation (Mahajan and Gupta, 2009). Green revolution commenced on a soil which was rich Biological Forum – An International Journal 13(3): 187-195(2021)