Ashish Patel*, Ravi Patel and Bhavik Patel

Govardhannathiji Energies LLP, Kheda, Gujarat, India

*Corresponding Author: Ashish Patel, Govardhannathiji Energies LLP, Kheda, Gujarat, India.

Received: April 21, 2026; Published: May 31, 2026

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during the 2023–2024 kharif season at Himmatnagar to evaluate the effect of UTPANN FOM on growth, yield, and quality of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with two treatments: T₁ (control) and T₂ UTPANN Fermented Organic Manure (FOM), each replicated three times. The soil was determined as sandy loam with a neutral pH 7.4, non-saline conditions, and moderate fertility. The application of UTPANN FOM resulted in substantial improvements in groundnut yield. The treated plots reported a pod yield of 1985 ± 85 kg/ha, kernel yield of 74.90 ± 2.35%, oil content of 48.75 ± 1.45%, and protein content of 26.85 ± 1.10. The treatment also improved plant height, number of branches, nodulation, and shelling percentage. This organic application enhanced soil health and nutrient availability, which supported better root development and overall crop vigor throughout the growing season. These results indicate that UTPANN FOM is an effective organic nutrient management system for groundnut cultivation. This application promotes both qualitative and quantitative traits, providing a sustainable approach to increasing regional agricultural farming.

Keywords: Growth Parameters; Kernel Quality; Organic Manure; Pod Yield; Peanut Crop; Semi-Arid Agriculture

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Citation: Ashish Patel., et al. “Impact of UTPANN Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)". Acta Scientific Agriculture 10.5 (2026): 14-21.

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