Effect of fertilizer levels and biofertilizer inoculation on fenugreek

India is renowned world over for its repository of spices and is popularly called as "The land of spices". Seed spices constitute an important group of agricultural commodities and play an important role in our national economy. Out of the 109 spices listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), India produces as many as 63 spices owing to its varied agro-climatic regions. Out of the total 63 spices grown in India, 20 are classified as seed spices with 36 per cent share in area and 17 per cent share in the production of total spices in India. The main seed spices of India are Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Dil, Ajwain, Celery, Anise, Nigella and Caraway. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an important seed spice crop, originated from South-Eastern Europe and belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb, commonly known as "Methi".