scholarly journals Front line demonstrations to improve the productivity of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) in Banda district of Bundelkhhand region of Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 594-599
Author(s):  
Shyam Singh
Keyword(s):  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Average Increase ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Available Nitrogen ◽  
High Yielding Variety ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Extension Gap

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banda organized 79 clusters front line demonstrations during Rabi seasons of years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 on Recommended Dose of Fertilizer (RDF) along with Line sowing technology and high yielding variety on farmers’ fields in the six villages. The soil of this area was two kinds of black soils known as kabar and mar with pH range 6.8 to 7.8, organic matter 0.23 to 0.47 per cent, available nitrogen and also phosphorus was found low, potash was medium and soil organic carbon was low in all the demonstration plots. Yield of linseed was recorded between 9.45to 15.3q per ha (average 13.65 q/ha) by adoption of improved package of practices as Recommended Dose of Fertilizer along with Line sowing and high yielding variety over existing farmers practices, an average increase of 22.89 per cent in grain yield was recorded during the study period due to improved package of practices. Average technology gap was 3.01q/ha, extension gap was 2.54q/ha and averaged technology index was 18.07 per cent. The average net returns was recorded Rs. 41099 /ha from demonstration compared to farmer’s field was Rs. 32036/ha. The averaged BCR was also reported to be higher 3.25 compared to farmers’ practice (2.99) it was due to Recommended Dose of Fertilizer along with Line sowing technology and high yielding variety.

Impact Assessment of Front Line Demonstrations on Summer Mung Productivity under Irrigated Agro-ecosystem of Haryana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jogender Singh ◽  
Kuldeep Singh ◽  
Hemender . ◽  
Premdeep .
Keyword(s):  
Soil Health ◽  
Wheat Crop ◽  
Economic Returns ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Northern India ◽  
Yield Gaps ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Extension Gap ◽  
Additional Income

Background: Summer mung proved to be an effective crop in improving soil health, providing additional income to the farmers, works as catch crop and fits in paddy-wheat crop rotation in Northern India. Its cultivation leads to increase in house hold income of the farmers and contributed to nutritional security in rural India. The present study was carried out by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sonepat in its adopted villages. Methods: A total number of 159 front line demonstrations (FLDs) were conducted on summer mung in 75.2 hectare area using improved variety MH-421 during summer 2017 and 2018 after harvesting of wheat and prior to paddy transplanting to show case improved production technologies on farmers’ field specifically under paddy-wheat rotation. The production, productivity and economic returns of summer mung in demonstrations and farmers’ practice were compared and different yield gaps were analyzed. Result: Average yield of demonstration plots was recorded significantly higher by 20.0 per cent and 21.3 per cent in summer 2017 and 2018, respectively. The extension gap was 1.75 q/ha and 1.90 q/ha while technology gap was 1.5 q/ha and 1.2 q/ha in 2017 and 2018, respectively. The additional economic returns for farmers ranged from Rs. 2907/ha to Rs. 3200/ha as a results of these FLDs. Hence, adoption of improved summer mung cultivation practices contributed to better yield and higher economic returns under paddy-wheat rotation after harvesting of wheat crop.

​Impact of Cluster Front Line Demonstrations on the Yield and Economics of Chickpea under National Food Security Mission in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan, India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna Avatar Meena ◽  
J.K. Gupta ◽  
R.K. Dular ◽  
B.K. Bhinchhar ◽  
R.K. Meena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Average Yield ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Legume Crop ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Leguminous Crop ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security ◽  
Improved Technology ◽  
Extension Gap ◽  
National Food Security

Background: Chickpea is an important legume crop that plays an important role in the food and nutritional security of people in the developing countries and contributing to protein intake. It is a soil building crop and being a leguminous crop, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic fixation, there by helps in N cycling within the ecosystem. Methods: Cluster front line demonstrations of chickpea were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kumher, Bharatpur (Rajasthan) during Rabi season from 2016-17 to 2019-20. A total 350 front line demonstrations were conducted on chickpea in 140 ha area by the active participation of the farmers with the objective of improved technologies of chickpea production potentials. Result: The results of the demonstrations observed that on an average yield of chickpea under improved technology ranged from 11.83 to 17.52 q/ha with a mean of 14.47 q/ha; which was 20.95 per cent more yield as compared to farmer’s practices (11.97 q/ha). Moreover, average yield was also recorded higher under demonstration (14.47 q/ha) over district (8.17 q/ha) and State (10.74 q/ha) average. The study exhibited mean extension gap of 250.75 Kg/ha, mean technology gap of 627.75 kg/ha with mean technology index of 29.71 per cent. Higher mean net return of Rs. 46618/ha with mean B: C ratio of 3.10 was obtained with improved technologies in comparison to farmers’ practices (Rs. 36737/ha). The present study resulted to convincing the farming community for higher productivity and returns.

scholarly journals Effect of biofertilizers on soil microbial count, nutrient availability and uptake under november sown onion

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Dilpreet Talwar ◽  
Kulbir Singh ◽  
Jagdish Singh
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Availability ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizae ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
Microbial Count ◽  
Available Nitrogen ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
The Impact

Biofertilizers improves the soil microbial content, Soil nutrient status and nutrient uptake by plant. In an experiment, fifteen treatments comprised of various combinations of biofertilizers, organic manures and chemical fertilizers were compared to access the impact of different sources of nutrient on performance of onion. The highest soil organic carbon (0.40%) was observed in the treatments T12 (Farm Yard Manure (FYM) @ 20 t/ha) and T11 (FYM myctes count (29.9 X 104) was recorded in T11 (FYM @ 20 t/ha + Azotobacter + VAM) treatment while highest fungal @ 20 t/ha + Azotobacter + Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM)). Highest bacterial (24.5 X 106) and actino-count (17.5 X 103) was observed in T3 (Azospirillium+ Recommended dose of NPK) treatment. At the time of harvesting, available nitrogen (N), available phosphorus (P) and available potassium (K) were higher in treatment T3 (Azospirillium + Recommended dose of NPK), T9 (Azotobacter+ VAM + Recommended dose of NPK) and T13 (Poultry treatment (162.6 Kg ha-1) as compared to all other treatments except T1 and T9 treatments while P uptake (13.6 Kg ha-Manure @ 5t/ha) treatments respectively than that in other treatments. Azospirillum and Azotobacter application along with recommended dose of N, P and K improved the fertility status of soil. The N uptake was significantly higher in T3 treatments. The present study highlights the need of use of biofertilizers along with organic and inorganic 1) was significantly higher in T9 treatment than that in other treatments except T1, T3, T5 and T7 treatments. The K uptake was significantly higher in T3 treatment (126.9 Kg ha-1) as compare to all other treatments except T1 and T9 manures/fertilizer to enhance the nutrient availability and improve soil health.

scholarly journals Performance assessment of Bhendi hybrid Co 4 cultivation over local check variety under Front Line Demonstration

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-196
Author(s):  
V. Sivakumar ◽  
S. Praneetha ◽  
R. Balakumbahan ◽  
B. Meena ◽  
G. Thiyagarajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Average Yield ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Recorded Data ◽  
Check Variety ◽  
Gap Technology ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Extension Gap

A field investigation on productivity augmentation of bhendi [Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench] was carried out at Melanagai village, Mannargudi block of Thrivarurur district. The study was conducted by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Needamangalam [Tamil Nadu], during 2016-17 to assess the bhendi/okra hybrid Co 4 performance along with local check variety.The per cent yield improvement, technology gap, extension gap, technology index were calculated based on the observation recorded on growth, yield and economical attributes of both demonstration and local adopted check variety. The recorded data showed that the average yield of demonstration plots was 20.35 tha–1whereas the local check recorded an average yield of 12.80 tha–1 and there is an amplified average yield by 37.21 per cent. The gross returns and benefit cost ratios from the demonstration plot were higher [Rs. 121020/ha and 2.80 respectively] as compared to farmer’s practices [Rs. 76800/ha and 1.90]. The demonstrated improved variety i.e. okra hybrid Co 4 recorded superior growth, yield and economical parameters of the local adopted check variety. The enhancement in growth, yield and economic parameters under okra hybrid Co4 than the farmers’ practice [local check] signifying the technical and economic viability of improved variety / hybrid over farmers practices.

scholarly journals Effect of different levels of customized fertilizer on soil nutrient availability, yield and economics of onion

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 817-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. M. Kamble ◽  
D. K. Kathmale
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Availability ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Soil Nutrient Availability ◽  
Available Nitrogen ◽  
Fertilizer Use ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Equal Split ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Time Of Harvest

A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of different levels of customized fertilizer (CF) on soil nutrient availability, yield and economics of onion. The results revealed that the significantly highest plant height (57.77cm), stem diameter (6.03cm) and bulb diameter (15.13cm) at the time of harvest, fertilizer use efficiency,bulb yield (22.34 t ha-1) and benefit:cost ratio (2.56) of onion were recorded in 100 % recommended dose of NPK through CF in three equal split doses. The significantly highest available nitrogen (213 kg ha-1), phosphorus (14.42 kg ha-1) were recorded in 125 % recommended dose of NPK through CF in two equal split doses and available K (804 kg ha-1) in 100 % recommended dose of NPK through CF in three equal split doses over the rest of the other treatments. The application of 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (100:50:50 N:P2O5:K20 kg ha-1) either two or three splits through CF to onion appears to be improving soil fertility, yield and yield contributing character of onion and getting higher net monetary returns.

Morphological characteristics basis of resistance in Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) for bud fly (Dasyneura lini Barnes) in Central Uttar Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 152-162
Author(s):  
Rishi Pal ◽  
Y. P. Malik
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Flower Colour ◽  
Significant Positive Relationship ◽  
Flowering Duration ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Germplasm Line

A field experiment conducted for screened 288 elite gen pool of linseed against bud fly infestation at Kanpur, India during rabi 2011-12 and 2012-13. The flowering duration showed significant positive relationship (r=0.9278 and 0.9368) with bud infestation. The maximum flowering duration 32.80 and 31.44 days was recorded on variety A-44 with highest bud infestation of 62.29 and 69.99 percent during respective years against variety C-C-1-2 which had a shortest flowering duration of 8.80 and 12.94 days with the minimum 16.38 and 14.30 percent bud fly infestation. The sepal thickness negative highly significant relationship (r=--0.7224) with bud infestation. The resistant germplasm line maximum sepal thickness (0.49 mm) had relative minimum bud infestation (6.88%) while minimum sepal thickness (0.24 mm) with maximum bud infestation(65.11%), plant height, flower colour did not show significance in bud fly resistance, whereas, flowering duration bud as well as sepal thickness showed significant impact.

Bud structure of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) in relation to incidence of bud fly (Dasyneura lini Barnes) in Central Uttar Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (02) ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Rishi Pal ◽  
Y. P. Malik
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiment ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Relative Minimum ◽  
Germplasm Line ◽  
Positive Correlation Coefficient

A field experiment conducted for screened 288 elite gen pool of linseed against bud fly infestation at Kanpur, India during rabi 2012-13 to study the bud structure of resistance of linseed against bud fly. The results indicated that the bud length and width showed significant positive correlation coefficient relationship (r=0.1559 and 0.0761) bud infestation. The resistant germplasm line minimum (GS-234) minimum bud length and width (7.93 ×3.26 mm) had relative minimum bud infestation (6.88%) and was statically at par other resistant germplasm lines viz. A-95B, CI-1385, EC-1392, EC-1424, GS-234, IC-15888 and JRF-5. While susceptible germplasm line (Arny) exhibited maximum bud length and width (8.25 ×3. 23 mm) maximum bud infestation(65.11%) which was statically at par with other susceptible lines viz. Ajgan-3-1, Ajgan-20M, Alipur (Hamirpur), Anand, GS-148, GS-440, Gunawal Local, NP(RR)193, RAULD-7810, RLC-28(PM), MS-14, SJKO-2, SJKO-45.

scholarly journals Available nutrients status in black soils of Varanasi district of eastern part of Uttar Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1238-1242
Author(s):  
Ashish Rai ◽  
Surendra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
Organic Carbon Content ◽  
High Status ◽  
Available Nitrogen ◽  
Available N ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Fertility Status

Soil fertility status of the intensively vegetables growing in black soils of Varanasi (UP), India is not available. Therefore, present study was under-taken to assess the fertility status by collecting 100 surface (0-15 cm depth) soil samples using geographical positioning system (GPS). Soil samples were analysed following standard methods. The pH of the surface soils ranged from 7.3 to 8.4 with a mean of 7.9 indicating alkaline nature of soil. The EC of the soils were normal and ranged from 0.17 to 0.48 dS m-1 with mean value of 0.30 dS m-1. The organic carbon content of the soils ranged from 3 to 9 g kg-1 with a mean of 5.8 g kg-1. The range (mean) values of available N, P and K were 106 to 291 (184), 8 to 65 (27) and 145 to 358 (229) kg ha-1, respectively. The soils were found 99% low in available N content and nutrient index rating of available P was found high. The range (mean) values of B, Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn were, 0.11 to 0.53 (0.40), 0.38 to 3.04 (1.08), 0.22 to 1.96 (0.79), 2.9 to 16.40 (8.42) and 0.68 to 12.64 (3.24) mg kg-1 soil, respectively. The available sulphur of the soils ranged from 7 to 33 mg S kg-1 with mean of 15 mg S kg-1 soil. Soils were categorised in to low, medium and high status, subsequently 99 % soils were found low in available nitrogen whereas 63% soil samples were found medium in available phosphorus, and 88% were medium in available potash. 26, 48 and 26% soils were low, medium and high in S, respectively and the corresponding Figs. for B were 90, 10 and 0%. In case of cationic micronutrients, 7, 58 and 35% soils were low, medium and high in Zn and the corresponding Figs. for Available Mn were 30, 44 and 26%. Fe was found 6, 59 and 35% in low, medium and high category respectively. There was no copper deficiency found in black soils of Varanasi.

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