Author(s): Jyoti Lanjewar, K Gawali, A Thaokar, Jaya Chakole and Ankit E Bhakne

Abstract: The experiment utilized a Randomized Block Design (RBD) method with six treatments and three replications. The treatments included T₁: Control + 100% Recommended Dose of Fertilizer (RDF), T₂: 100% RDF + Rhizobium, T₃: 100% RDF + Trichoderma, T₄: 100% RDF + Rhizobium + Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB), T₅: 100% RDF + Trichoderma + Rhizobium, T₆: 100% RDF + Rhizobium + Trichoderma + PSB. The application of a combination of chemical and biological fertilizers substantially induced the growth, production, and yield characteristics of gram (chickpea). Notably, the application of T₆ (100% RDF + Rhizobium + Trichoderma + PSB) had a highly positive impact on various plant growth parameters, including plant height (measuring 45.18 cm), branches per plant, leaves per plant (294.67), dry biomass per plant (40.83 g), and nodules per plant (50.67). Additionally, this treatment positively affected yield-related attributes, such as pods per plant (69.00), seed pods per plant (2.33), and test weight (171.67 g).

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