Materials and methods for the use of banana plant pseudo-stem juice in the
cultivation of rice paddy have been discussed. The yield of paddy from the soil treated
with banana plant pseudo-stem juice is compared with that from the soil treated with
muriate of potash. Juice treated soil shows a higher number of seeds per panicle, higher
average seed weight as well as higher yield per unit of land as compared to potash
treated soil. Overall yield in juice treated soil is 10% more than that in potash treated
soil, and 40% more than that in soil not treated with potash. Thus, the banana plant
pseudo-stem juice is a better replacement for potash fertilizer. Colour pictures of
experimental plots are displayed.
Keywords: Organic fertilizer, Potash for rice cultivation, Substitute for MOP,
Use of banana plant juice, Use of banana plant pseudo-stem.
