Response of organic inputs on growth, yield and quality of ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula Roxb.)

Abstract

Ridge gourd is an important cucurbitaceous vegetable crop. It is quite lower in saturated fats as well as calories. It is really abundant with dietary fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron, as well as magnesium. A few of the health advantages are an excellent blood purifier, possessing laxative properties, a cure for jaundice, beneficial for diabetes, aiding weight loss, antiinflammatory and anti-biotic, fortifying the immune system, skin care and good for stomach. Nearly everyone has some idea about organic agriculture. As a strategy for growing food and managing Earth, organic principles and practices are very important, may be even critical, to our survival. Starting with the biggest picture, the Principles of Organic Agriculture are Health, Ecology, Fairness and Care. These come from the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), which represents grass roots organic organizations from all over the planet.