scholarly journals Performance of Different Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) based Intercropping Systems with Millets under Rainfed Condition of Odisha

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Lenka ◽  
S.K. Swain ◽  
K.C. Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Little Millet ◽  
Adverse Weather

Background: Groundnut as a sole crop is affected by adverse weather conditions coupled with damage by insect, pest and disease, results in economic losses and in extreme cases complete failure of the crop. Intercropping is one of the important cropping systems recommended to mitigate the aberrant climatic conditions with an aim to increase total productivity per unit area. The present study was done to assess the effect of different millet based intercropping system on growth and yield of groundnut under rainfed condition. Methods: A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2018 and 2019 at Agricultural Research Farm of All India Coordinated Research Project on Groundnut, OUAT, Bhubaneswar on mixed red and black medium soil. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design and replicated thrice. It consisted of ten treatments comprising of groundnut with three millets viz., finger millet, little millet and foxtail millet. Millets were intercropped with groundnut in the replacement series of 4:2 and 2:1 row proportion along with mono-cropped millets and groundnut. Result: Significantly higher no. branches/plant (5.2), leaflet/no. plant (79.33) and dry matter accumulation (25.77g/plant) was recorded in groundnut + finger millet (2:1) whereas, sole groundnut incurred significantly higher pod no/plant (16.5), 100 kernel weight (37.2g), shelling% (77.8), pod yield (1736 kg/ha) and haulm yield (3613 kg/ha) over all other intercropping systems. Further, groundnut pod equivalent yield (GPEY), land equivalent ratio (LER), area time equivalent ratio (ATER) and economics were higher in 2:1 row ratio of groundnut + finger millet compared to any of the sole and intercropping systems. The competition ratio and aggressivity of little millet was greater than that of other millets. So, it was most dominant crop over groundnut compared to other millets in the intercropping systems.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Based Intercropping Systems with Millets by Varying Row Proportions under Dry Condition

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandesha Anishetra ◽  
S. B. Kalaghatagi
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Sesamum Indicum ◽  
World Population ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Global Food Security ◽  
Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Little Millet ◽  
Food Needs

Background: With the constant rise of the world population, global food security is progressively under threat. So, there is a need for an effective crop scheme such as intercropping that checks all drawbacks and meets the world’s current and future food needs. Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the most important minor oilseed crops of Karnataka and cultivated under rainfed situation. Under dry condition, instead of depending on mono-cropping, intercropping is always a better option. As millets are short duration crops, to make better utilization of resources and space; millets are well suited for intercropping systems. Keeping this in view the research study was carried out. Methods: A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2018-19 at the KVK farm College of Agriculture, Vijayapur in shallow medium black soils. The experiment was laid out in Randomized complete block design with 13 treatments viz. sesame intercropped with foxtail millet, little millet and proso millet in 1:2, 2:4, 3:3 row proportion and their respective sole crops. Result: Sole sesame recorded significantly higher grain yield (586 kg ha-1) than the other intercropped sesame. Among intercrops sole foxtail millet recorded higher grain yield (1,435 kg ha-1). Significantly higher (703 kg ha-1) sesame equivalent yield (SEY) was recorded in sesame+foxtail millet in 2:4 row proportions and was on par with sesame + little millet (667 kg ha-1) in 2:4 row proportions. While lowest SEY was observed in sesame + little millet in 3:3 row proportions (631 kg ha-1). Significantly higher land equivalent ratio (LER) and area time equivalent ratio (ATER) were recorded in sesame + foxtail millet in 2:4 row proportions (1.33and 1.28, respectively). Higher dry matter accumulation was noticed in sole sesame (9.70 g plant-1) compared to other intercropped sesame. Significantly higher gross returns (` 50,228 ha-1), net returns (` 36,875 ha-1) and B: C (3.76) was recorded in sesame + foxtail millet in 2:4 row proportions and this intercropping system is more remunerative over sole crops.

scholarly journals Influence of Zeolite Application on Growth, Yield and Yield Attributes of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L.) in Rainfed Condition

2021 ◽  
pp. 43-58
Author(s):  
M. N. Shivakumara ◽  
R. Krishna Murthy ◽  
G. S. Jagadeesha
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Pooled Analysis ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Higher Plant ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Matter Production

A field experiment was conducted at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Gandhi Krishi vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru during kharif-2017 and 2018 to study the influence of zeolite application on growth and yield of finger millet crop. The pooled analysis showed significantly higher plant height recorded in the treatment which received zeolite 50 kg ha-1 +125 per cent RDF (Recommended dose of fertilizer)  which was at par with the treatment which received zeolite 50 kg ha-1 +100 per cent RDF in 30, 60, 90 and at Harvest stage. The number of tillers per hill (3.44), total dry matter production (41.67 g hill-1), number of fingers per ear head (5.95), straw yield (36.07 q ha-1) and grain yield (48.00 q ha-1) was recorded in the treatment received zeolite 50 kg ha-1 +125 per cent RDF which was at par with the treatment which received zeolite 50 kg ha-1 +100 per cent RDF in pooled analysis.

scholarly journals Fertilizer responsiveness of short duration improved finger millet genotypes to different levels of NPK fertilizers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Triveni ◽  
Y. Sandhya Rani ◽  
T.S. S.K. Patro ◽  
N. Anuradha ◽  
M. Divya
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Npk Fertilizers ◽  
Yield Increase ◽  
Check Variety ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Plot Design

A field experiment was carried out at Agricultural Research Station, Vizianagaram, during Kharif, 2016 under rainfed conditions to know the fertilizer responsiveness of promising finger millet varieties to graded doses of NPK fertilizers. Twenty treatment combinations were tested in split- plot design with three replications. Experimental results revealed that with 125% RDF grain yield increase was 10%, 27% and 48% higher than 100% RDF, 75% RDF and 50% RDF respectively. Among the finger millet genotypes, grain yield of VL-379(2037 kg/ha) and VL-352(1989 kg/ha) was significantly high and was at par with national check variety VR-708(1959 kg/ha). Both the test varieties (VL-379 and VL-352) were far superior to local check variety in terms of growth and yield characteristics. Higher net monetary returns and B:C ratio were obtained with VL-379, followed by VR-708 and VL-352 at 125% RDF.

scholarly journals Effects of plant growth regulators and potassium on growth and yield of finger millet

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
R Sivakumar ◽  
K Krishna Surendar
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Growth Regulators ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Initiation Stage

Impact of plant growth regulators viz., benzyl amino purine (BAP - 50 ppm), brassinolide (BL - 0.5 ppm), and nutrient like KCl (1%) alone and with combination on growth and growth analytical parameters, and yield of finger millet by foliar spray at panicle initiation stage under rainfed condition was studied in field experiment. The treatments including control, KCl, BAP, BL, KCl + BAP, KCl + BL, BAP + BL and KCl + BAP + BL and different growth and growth analytical parameters were estimated. Combination of KCl, BAP and BL registered highest root length (17.2 cm), leaf area (425.3 cm2), leaf area index (1.82) and leaf area duration (55.7 days) compared to other treatments. Higher specific leaf weight and crop growth rate were recorded by KCl + BAP, and BAP + BL, respectively. The highest grain yield of 22.5 Q/ha was recorded by KCl + BAP + BL.

Growth, mineral composition and grain yield of irrigated and rainfed millets and sorghum

1985 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
D. K. Muldoon
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Sodium Concentration ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Barnyard Millet ◽  
Proso Millet ◽  
Low Sodium

SUMMARYSorghum bicolor, Pennisetum americanum, Echinochloa utilis, Panicum miliaceum, Setaria italica and Eleusine coracana were grown with and without full irrigation on an alkaline clay soil at Trangie, Australia. Dry-matter yields and forage quality changes with time were measured in the 1st year. Grain yield was recorded over 2 years.Dry-matter accumulation was initially most rapid in sorghum and Japanese barnyard millet. Sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet produced the most dry matter; these were the latest to reach head emergence. The early-maturing proso millet and foxtail millet produced only 7 and l i t dry matter/ha respectively. These two millets, like sorghum and pearl millet, had a high nitrogen: sulphur ratio and low sodium concentration in the forage. Finger millet had a lower nitrogen: sulphur ratio and a sodium concentration that was surpassed only by Japanese barnyard millet.Irrigated sorghum consistently produced the highest grain yields: over 9 t/ha. Yields from the millets were: foxtail 6·0, finger 5·0, proso 3·5, pearl and Japanese barnyard millet 2·8–2·9 t/ha. Special features of the millets are discussed.

scholarly journals Impact of soaking, sprouting on antioxidant and anti-nutritional factors in milletgrains

2020 ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
G. Bhuvaneshwari ◽  
A. Nirmalakumari ◽  
S. Kalaiselvi
Keyword(s):  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Tannin Content ◽  
Dpph Assay ◽  
Nutritional Factors ◽  
Little Millet ◽  
Saponin Content ◽  
Kodo Millet

Commonly consumed millet types viz., Little millet, foxtail millet, pearl millet, finger millet, and Kodo millet were tested under two processing methods of soaking and germination at a different time point. Most popular processing practices adopted by Indian households were studied for their influence on the biochemical properties, antioxidant profile, and anti-nutritive factors. The results showed that the sprouting process showed a maximum influence on the antioxidant and anti-nutritive factors. The comparative analysis of the five millets suggested 24h soaking and 24h germination was found to be best for producing nutritionally enriched millet products. Tannin content decreases with an increase in germination. The reduction in tannin was about 50% in little millet (0.347 mg/g) and the highest was recorded in finger millet (2.07 mg/g). The highest amount of saponin content was found in pearl millet( 39.53 mg/g) followed by finger millet ( 34.86 mg/g) with 24 hr soaking and  24 hr germination. The phytase activity was found to be higher in little millet (61.520 u/kg) when prolonged soaking and germination. The DPPH assay showed sprouted foxtail millet grains contain more antioxidant activity (81.13%) when extent the period of soaking and germination.

scholarly journals Screening of drought tolerant foxtail millet (Setaria italica beauv) germplasm

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Begum ◽  
R Sultana ◽  
A Nessa
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Visual Observation ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Stability Ratio ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Drought Tolerant

A field experiment on foxtail millet was laid out under irrigated and rainfed condition to screen semi drought tolerant lines. Parameters studied, like plant height, total dry matter accumulation and yield decrease under rainfed condition as compared to that under irrigated conditioned. It is observed that out of 19 lines, considering plant height stress index, seventeen lines showed tolerance above the test crop (Titas). The lines HYM 11/BSi 427, HYM 12/BSi 467, EM 15/BSi 467 and BSi I showed better tolerance than the test crop when dry matter stress index was considered. Nine lines out of 19 showed better yield stability ratio as compared to test crop (Titas). It is observed that greater the tolerance index, larger is the yield gap between normal and stress condition. Considering all the parameters like PHSI, DMSI , TOL, YS ratio, drought susceptibility index and also the visual observation, the lines BSi-1, EM 15/ BSi 467 and EM 8 /BSi 467 showed better performance than the test crop. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v48i4.18276 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 48(4), 265-270, 2013

Enhancing the Water Stress Tolerance in Soybean (Glycine max L.) through Anti-Transpirants and Mulch

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Revathi ◽  
M. N. Arun ◽  
K. Sukumar ◽  
S. Dhrua ◽  
G. S. Madu Bindu
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Flower Initiation ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Straw Mulch ◽  
Water Stress Tolerance ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Control Water

A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2014 - 2015 in the Agricultural Research Station, Adilabad, Telangana to assess the effect of straw mulch and anti – transpirants on growth and yield of soybean. The treatment consisted of A) Anti- transpirants (5) (spray at 15 days after flower initiation): T1 - MgCO3 @ 5% T2 Glycerol @ 5% T3 - KNO3 @ 1% T4 - NaCO3 @ 5% T5 - Control (water spray) B). Straw mulch @ 5 t/ ha after sowing C) Control (no mulch). Among the different anti - transpirants, Na2CO3 @ 5% recorded higher mean seed yield (2862 kg/ ha) which was at par with Glycerol @ 5% (2762 kg/ ha) and MgCO3 @ 5% (2731 kg/ ha). Mulch (straw mulch @ 5 t/ ha) was significantly superior over control (without mulch) with highest mean seed yield (2723 kg/ ha). The combination of straw mulch and anti – transpirant can be recommended as an effective with respect to yield and cost for the soybean under rainfed condition.

Growth and yield performances of three maize varieites as influenced by poultry manure and planting patterns

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-25
Author(s):  
A.K. Adebayo ◽  
O.T. Ayoola ◽  
F.B. Anjorin ◽  
T.E. Oladehinde
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Planting Pattern ◽  
Maize Varieties

The need for available space for individual plants grown in a community and good soil fertility management ensure high yield and quality of crop produce. A field experiment was carried out in the early planting season between May-September, 2015 at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training Stations (Ibadan and Ilora) Nigeria, to determine the effects of poultry manure and planting patterns on growth, yield components and dry matter accumulation of three maize varieties. Treatments included (i) 90 x 40 cm+ 0t/ha, (ii) 90 x 40 cm+ 5 t/ha,(iii) 90 x 40 cm+10 t/ha (iv) 75 x 50 cm + 0 t/ha (v) 75 x 50 cm + 5 t/ha (vi) 75 x 50 cm + 10 t/ha planting patterns- poultry manure combinations and three maize varieties (ART98-SW8, ART98-SW-1 and SUWAN-1-SR-Y) using randomized complete block design with three replications per treatment. From the result, the combination of 90 x 40 cm planting pattern with10 t/ha of poultry manure significantly increased growth, yield components and dry matter accumulation than other treatments, exceptfor plant height where the 70 x 50 planting pattern with 10 t/ha poultry had the tallest plants. The growth and grain yield of ART98-SW-performed better than the other maize varieties. Planting maize at 90 x 40cm spacing together with the application of 10 t/ha poultry manure enhanced grain yield of maize. Keywords; Dry matter accumulation, Maize grain yield, spacing, poultry manure, maize varieties

scholarly journals Development and evaluation of multi millet thresher

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 939-948 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. P. Singh ◽  
Rahul R. Poddar ◽  
K. N. Agrawal ◽  
Smrutilipi Hota ◽  
Mukesh K. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Cleaning Efficiency ◽  
Proso Millet ◽  
Little Millet ◽  
Sieve Size ◽  
Kodo Millet ◽  
Tribal Areas ◽  
Minor Millets

In tribal areas of India, traditional methods of threshing of minor millets like little millet (Panicum sumatrense), M1, kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum), M2, foxtail millet (Setaria italica), M3, proso millet (P. miliaceum), M4, barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumantacea), M5, finger millet (Eleusine coracana), M6 is done of beating by sticks or treading out the crop panicle under the feet of oxen. This operation is most time consuming, labour intensive, drudgery prone, uneconomical, lower output and obtain low quality products. A thresher for these millet crops was developed and optimization of the operating parameters with little millet was done by using Response surface methodology (RSM). The optimized parameters were 7.79% (d.b) moisture content, 105 kgh-1 feed rate, 625 rpm cylinder speed, 5 mm threshing sieve size which gave maximum threshing efficiency of 95.13% and cleaning efficiency of 94.12%. After optimization of parameters the thresher was tested for threshing of all the six minor millets with proper adjustments of sieve. Threshing capacity of M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6 were obtained as 89, 137, 140, 91, 88 and 99 kg/h, respectively with more than 96% threshing efficiency and less than 2% broken grain.

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