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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is the most regular and rage vegetable. The production of okra in the field is highly dependent on the application of the inorganic fertilizer. Still, inorganic fertilizer overuse can cause the acidification of soil and disturbance of soil structure that can influence plant growth. The purpose of this study was to find out the effective combination rate of inorganic fertilizer toward okra growth and yield performance. This study was conducted in field and it was revealed that application of fertilizers like potash and phosphorus in combination with nitrogen had enhanced the yield and strengthens the yield contributing factor. The combination of inorganic fertilizer NPK was proven to be the most effective in okra production. The increase in shoot biomass, improvement of root development, fruit length, fruit diameter, plant height, and yield increase were observed by the application of potash and phosphorus. The maximum yield was observed at the application of nitrogen, potash and phosphorus. The study will help to identify the economic worth of fertilizer on the yield and yield contributing characteristics of okra.
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