PROFITABILITY OF ORGANIC PASSION FRUIT PRODUCTION USING TALL SEEDLINGS AND LONG ROOT SYSTEM

ABSTRACT Passion fruit productivity in the state of Acre is lower than the national average, influenced by several factors, among them water stress in rainfed cultivation. Thus, aiming at alternatives for the drought period, this study aimed to evaluate the economic profitability of the use of tall seedlings and long root system in the cultivation of organic yellow passion fruit. Five root lengths were evaluated: 25 cm; 50 cm; 75 cm; 100 cm and 125 cm in a randomized block design, with four blocks and four plants per plot. The experiment was carried out in the municipality of Rio Branco, state of Acre, at the “Seridó” Ecological Site from November 2015 to July 2017. For economic analysis, all fixed and varied costs such as seed production, orchard planting, crop management, phytosanitary control, harvesting and capital depreciation were considered. Analysis of variance and regression analysis were performed for productivity and economic indicators. Plants with root system with estimated length of 1.14 m promote higher fruit yield (7,613 kg ha-1), net revenue of R$ 17,665.44 ha-1, benefit/cost ratio of 2.5, profitability of 177.5%, remunerating the family labor with R$ 211.75 day-1. However, all treatments proved to be profitable.

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Influence of Mother Rhizome Retrieval and Organic Treatment of the Retrieved Plants on Economic Yield of Ginger at Salyan, Nepal

Journal of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science ◽

10.3126/jiaas.v35i1.22542 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 203-209

Author(s):

M. Basnet ◽

H. Gurung

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Applied Field ◽

Block Design ◽

Tiller Number ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Retrieval Factor ◽

Benefit Cost ◽

And Control

An experiment was conducted at Salyan, Nepal to assess the mother rhizome retrieval and organic treatment of the same retrieved plant on economic yield of ginger during 2015/16.‘ Kapurkot Aduwa-1’, a superior Nepalese variety was used for this experiment. Two dates i.e. 1 September and 7 September were used as a time of retrieval factor and seven organic treatments i.e. Trichoderma, Jeevatu, Bordeaux paste, mixture of neem and timur dust, vermicompost, jholmal and control as second factor and these 14 treatment combinations were laid out in factorial randomized block design with three replications. The plant height, leaf number, tiller number was found to be significantly highest with vermicompost treatment on all days 5 days interval after harvesting of the mother rhizome whereas the lowest was observed at control. The mother rhizome yield and fresh rhizome was found to be significantly highest on vermicompost applied field with 1.7 t/ha and 22.8 mt/ha respectively and lowest fresh rhizome yield (15.5. t/ha) was found with control. The disease yield was significantly lowest (0 t/ha) and highest (0.2 t/ha) with the control. Benefit cost ratio was found to be significantly highest (1.74) and lowest at control (1.32).

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Assessment of Selected Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus Resistant Varieties of Okra in Rabi Season of Chatra District in Jharkhand, India

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1630743 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 112-115

Author(s):

Dharma Oraon ◽

Anjani Kumar ◽

Ranjay Kumar Singh ◽

U. K. Singh ◽

Zunaid Alam

Keyword(s):

Mosaic Virus ◽

Block Design ◽

Yellow Vein ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Local Market ◽

Net Income ◽

Resistance Level ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus ◽

Randomized Block Design

An On-Farm Trial (OFT) was conducted in the year 2016-17 and 2017-18 to assess the resistance level of different okra varieties against yellow vein mosaic virus in Kharif season of Chatra district of Jharkhand. The experiment was conducted in vegetable growing village Gidhour in Gidhour block of Chatra district in Jharkhand. The trial was designed in randomized block design consisting of 20 replications with three technological option i.e. TO-I Arka Abhay (N100P60K50), TO-II Arka Anamika (N100P60K50) and-III Pusa Makhmali (N100P60K50). For assessment related to yellow vein mosaic, percentage infestation in 5sqm and yield q/ha and economic was considered. The lowest infestation of yellow vein mosaic virus was observed in Pusa Makhmali variety i.e. (3.8%) with yield of 132.5 q/ha. It was also found superior in terms of Gross Income, Net Income and Benefit: Cost Ratio followed by Arka Anamika and Arka Abhay, respectively. Farmers’ response was also positive in all respects except the availability of varieties in local market.

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Production and profitability assessment of clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub.) based intercropping systems under different row arrangement

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr-3809 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Artika Singh Kushwah ◽

G. S. Rawat ◽

Sourav Gupta ◽

Devendra Patil ◽

Neelima Prajapati

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba ◽

College Of Agriculture ◽

Yield Attributes ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Stover Yield ◽

Seed Index ◽

Benefit Cost

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2014 at Research Farm, RVSKVV, College of Agriculture; Gwalior (M.P.). The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) replicated thrice with 16 treatments. The sole crops namely clusterbean, cowpea, greengram, blackgram, mothbean and soybean gave significantly higher values of all growth attributes viz., plant height and number of branches/plant; yield attributes viz., number of pods/plant, number of seeds/pod and seed index and yield viz.; seed and stover (kg/ha) over various clusterbean based intercropping systems. However, the significantly higher clusterbean equivalent seed and stover yield (2775 and 5694 kg/ha, respectively), gross and net monetary returns (‘141593 and ‘121719/ha; respectively) and benefit : cost ratio (7.12) were recorded under Clusterbean + Cowpea (2:2).

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Effect of Organic Source of Nitrogen on Growth, Yield and Economics of Baby Corn

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1630737 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 66-75

Author(s):

P. P. Kharche ◽

T. S. Bhondave ◽

A. C. Sawant

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Poultry Manure ◽

Growth Yield ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Seed Cake ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Organic Farm ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Green Fodder ◽

Fodder Yield

The experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2016-17 at Agronomy Organic Farm, College of Agriculture, Pune and experiment layout was randomized block design with twelve treatments and three replications. The treatments consisted of 6 different organic manures, i.e. FYM, vermicompost, poultry manure, seed cake, castor seed cake and cotton seed cake and their combinations. Growth characters like plant height (176.67 cm), leaf area plant-1 (87.33dm2), dry matter plant-1 (452.13 g), days to silk initiation (77.33) were significantly the very best recorded in 100% RDN through poultry manure. The yield and yield attributing characters that are cob yield, green fodder yield, number of baby cobs plant-1, length (with husk and without husk), weight (with husk and without husk) and girth (with husk and without husk) of baby corn were maximum with the applying of 100% RDN through poultry manure. Among various treatments maximum gross (3, 41,667 Rs. ha-1) and net monetary returns (2, 55,397 Rs. ha-1) were obtained by application of 100% RDN through poultry manure. The utmost benefit-cost ratio (3.96) was recorded with the applying of 100% RDN through poultry manure, whereas, minimum B: C ratio (1.50) was registered in absolute control.

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Effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) on yield and economics of wheat in black soil of Gird zone of Madhya Pradesh

Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika ◽

10.18805/bkap137 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

Author(s):

S.K. Daneliya ◽

Pawan Sirothia ◽

S. K. Trivedi ◽

U.S. Mishra

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Management ◽

Block Design ◽

Black Soil ◽

Organic Manure ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Research Experiment ◽

Benefit Cost ◽

Absolute Control

Present research experiment was conducted in two rabi seasons of 2014-15 and 2015-16 at experimental farm of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Aron, Guna with Twelve treatments of different combinations and doses of fertilizers, bio fertilizers and organic manure along with absolute control on wheat GW-322 in randomized block design (RBD). On the basis of two years results that the maximum grain yield (4708 kg ha-1) was recorded with 100% NPK+10t FYM+ Azotobacter + PSB was statistically at par with 150% NPK or 100% NPK + 20 kg S + 5 kg Zn / ha. treatments. Maximum net return and benefit cost ratio was recorded in 20 kg S + 5 kg Zn /ha applied with 100% NPK.

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Efficacy of commercial insecticides for cowpea pod borer (Maruca vitrata F.) management in Pokhara, Nepal

Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources ◽

10.3126/janr.v4i1.33250 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 165-175

Author(s):

Lok Nath Aryal ◽

Rajendra Regmi ◽

Santosh Lohani ◽

Yubaraj Bhusal

Keyword(s):

Field Experiments ◽

Block Design ◽

Insect Pest ◽

Grain Legume ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Research Station ◽

Emamectin Benzoate ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Pod Borer

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.) is a major grain legume used as vegetables and pulses. Among the several insect pest of cowpea, spotted pod borer is one of the most destructive pest. To evaluate the available chemical pesticides for pod borer management, a set of field experiments on cowpea variety Malepatan-1 were conducted at Horticulture Research Station, Malepatan, Pokhara in years 2019 and 2020. The experiments were laid out in Completely Randomized Block Design (RCBD) having seven treatments viz.Flubendiamide 39.35 % SC @ 0.3 mL/L, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 % SC @ 0.2 mL/L, Emamectin benzoate 5 % SG @0.3 g/L, Spinosad 45 % SC @0.3 mL/L, Bacillus thuringiensis Kurstaki @2g/L, Azadirechtin 0.03%@ 5mL/L and Control with four replications. Flubendiamide 39.35 % SC @ 0.3 mL/L and Emamectin benzoate 5 % SG @0.3 g/L were found the most effective insecticides in lowering cowpea flower and pod damage with highest benefit cost ratio; however, considering environment, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 % SC @ 0.2 mL/L and Spinosad 45 % SC @0.3 mL/L being next effective treatments could be viable option to manage spotted pod borer in cowpea production.

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Optimization of Newly Opened Rice Fields on Tidal Swamp Through Superior Rice Varieties in Bulungan District

Agromet ◽

10.29244/j.agromet.35.2.89-97 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 89-97

Author(s):

M. Hidayanto ◽

Yossita Fiana

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Rice Fields ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Rice Varieties ◽

Planting Pattern ◽

Local Variety ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Tidal Swamp ◽

Benefit Cost

Indonesian swamp has a high potency to provide areas for agricultural expansion, which means to raise food security. To optimize its utilization, government has developed new rice fields in the tidal swamp. This research was carried out in a new rice field from the tidal swamp in Bulungan District. The research aimed to optimize the new rice fields by implementing superior rice varieties (NSV). The study used a randomized block design (RBD) with three replicates. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) analysis was performed to determine the feasibility of rice farming in the new field. The NSV consisted of six varieties of rice, namely Inpara-1, Inpara-2, Inpara-3, Inpara-4, Inpara-5, and a local variety. The planting pattern implemented was jajar legowo (jarwo) 2:1, and seedlings were planted three stems per clump at the age of 20-25 days. Each planting treatment was given the same dose of limestone and fertilizer, namely dolomite 1,000 kg ha-1, NPK fertilizer 250 kg ha-1, and Urea 100 kg ha-1. The results showed that all varieties were able to adapt tidal swamp condition, and Inpara varieties productivity was higher than that of local variety. The productivity of superior varieties rice in a newly opened rice reached 2.6–5.75 tons milled dry grain ha-1. The findings also revealed that superior rice varieties have BCR>1, while the local variety had BCR<1. The productivity of Inpara-1 and Inpara-2 was the highest compared to other varieties and was also feasible to be cultivated on newly opened rice fields in Bulungan District.

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Improving productivity of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) under drip and micro sprinkler fertigation system

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr-3851 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Jeetendra Kumar Soni ◽

N. Asoka Raja ◽

Vimal Kumar

Keyword(s):

Drip Irrigation ◽

Block Design ◽

Field Investigation ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Surface Irrigation ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Pod Yield ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Arachis Hypogaea L ◽

Benefit Cost

A field investigation was carried out in farmer’s field at Pudhupalayam, TNAU, Coimbatore, during 2015, to improve the productivity of groundnut variety TMV 13 under drip and micro sprinkler fertigation system. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications comprising of 11 treatments. Results indicated that maximum pod yield (3495 kg ha-1), haulm yield (6452 kg ha-1), harvest index (0.351) and shelling per cent (73.95 per cent) were obtained with drip irrigation at 100% PE with fertigation at 100% RDF as WSF (T1). The water saving achieved under drip irrigation was 40.08% and 55.06% at 100% and 75% PE, respectively, whereas, under micro-sprinkler, it was 25.10% and 43.83% at 100% and 75% PE, respectively over surface irrigation. Higher WUE of 19.28 kg/ha-mm recorded under drip irrigation at 75% PE with fertigation at 100% RDF as WSF (T2) followed by drip irrigation at 100% PE with fertigation at 100% RDF as WSF (T1: 15.88 kg/ha-mm). Highest NUE (23.30 kg kg-1 NPK ha-1) was recorded in drip irrigation at 100% PE with fertigation at 100% RDF as WSF (T1). Drip irrigation at 100% PE with fertigation at 100% RDF as WSF (T1) recorded higher gross return (Rs. 254353 ha-1) and net return (Rs.134712 ha-1). Whereas, the benefit cost ratio was highest in micro sprinkler at 100% PE with fertigation at 100% RDF as WSF (T6: 2.41). The margin benefit cost ratio (MBCR) was recorded highest under micro sprinkler at 100% PE with fertigation at 100% RDF as WSF (T6: 2.53) as compared to all other treatments.

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Response of optimum nitrogen rate in maize with legume intercropping system

SAARC Journal of Agriculture ◽

10.3329/sja.v15i1.33158 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 139-148

Author(s):

MSP Naik ◽

V Sumathi ◽

L Kadiri

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Recommended Dose ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Yield Attributes ◽

Land Equivalent Ratio ◽

Cluster Bean ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Agricultural College ◽

Benefit Cost

A field experiment was conducted at S.V. Agricultural College farm (ANGRAU), Tirupati, India during rabi, 2009-10. The experiment was consisted of five system treatments (sole maize at 60 x 20 cm sowing, sole maize in skipped row sowing, maize in skipped row + greengram, maize in skipped row + blackgram and maize in skipped row + cluster bean) and three nitrogen doses (100, 75 and 50% recommended dose of nitrogen). The treatment combinations were laid out in factorial randomized block design with three replications. Yield attributes and grain yield of maize were maximum with sole maize at 60x20cm spacing but at par with maize + cluster bean, maize + blackgram and maize + greengram intercropping system. The lowest parameters were observed with sole maize sown in skipped rows. All the parameters were maximum with the application of 100% recommended dose of nitrogen to maize, but comparable with that of 75%. The maize equivalent yield, land equivalent ratio and benefit cost ratio were higher with maize + cluster bean intercropping as compared to other treatments. The result revealed that among the different maize intercropping systems tested, maize in skipped rows + cluster bean with 75% recommended dose of nitrogen to maize was found economically profitable.SAARC J. Agri., 15(1): 139-148 (2017)

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Yellow passion fruit in overhead trellis system do not differ in diseases intensity and is more productive compared to vertical trellis system

Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura ◽

10.1590/0100-29452018579 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Rodrigo Martins Monzani ◽

Henrique da Silva Silveira Duarte ◽

Louise Larissa May De Mio

Keyword(s):

Disease Control ◽

Annual Cycle ◽

Bacterial Blight ◽

Block Design ◽

Fruit Production ◽

Passion Fruit ◽

Agronomic Practices ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Fruit Productivity ◽

Yellow Passion Fruit

Abstract Brazil is the largest producer of passion fruit worldwide, however diseases have been reducing passion fruit productivity, and limiting its cultivation for several years in a row in the same area. The proposal of this study was to evaluate diseases intensity and productivity of yellow passion fruit in vertical and overhead trellis systems, during two seasons, in annual cycle. The experiment was realized in a commercial orchard of yellow passion fruit in the municipality of Araquari, SC, in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons. The treatments were vertical and overhead trellis systems, tested in a randomized complete block design, with eight replications. The agronomic practices were performed according to the culture recommendations and naturally pollinated althoght no disease control was applied. Anthracnose, bacterial blight, cladosporiosis and passion fruit woodiness severities were assessed in two seasons, from December to June, after establishment of the trellis systems. Production of fruits per plant and estimated productivity were determined in both seasons. There were no differences in diseases severity in both systems and seasons. The overhead trellis system was more productive than the vertical trellis system, 78.1% and 57.1% respectively, in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons. Overhead trellis system showed to be the most adequate for yellow passion fruit production.

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