scholarly journals Jiwamrita: A Low Cost Organic Nutrient Source for Growth, Yield and Economics of Organic Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] under Changing Agricultural Environment

2021 ◽  
pp. 120-129
Author(s):  
Anil Swami ◽  
Moola Ram ◽  
R. C. Meena ◽  
Durga Shankar Meena ◽  
Surendra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Microbial Culture ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Mode Of Application ◽  
Growth Attributes

Aims: To find a suitable alternate option of nutrient management in organic mungbean with standardization of dose and its mode of application. Place and Duration of Study: Agricultural Research Station, Mandor, Jodhpur between July 2020 and October, 2020. Methodology: Treatment comprised of main plots as mode of application: M1: Soil application, M2: Foliar application and M3: Soil and foliar application and sub plots as dose of Jiwamrita: S1: Control, S2: 50 ml/l, S3: 100 ml/l and S4: 150 ml/l were replicated thrice in split plot design. FYM @ 5.0 t/ha was applied on the soil and the field of the experimental site was prepared by disking following harrowing and planking. The crop variety GM 6 was sown on 10th July, 2020 at row spacing of 30 cm with seed rate of 15 kg/ha. The plants were kept at 10 cm distance after thinning at 15 days after sowing. Jiwamrita was prepared using Palekar [1] method (Photo 1) and was kept in shade for 7 days. It was filtered before using for spray as per treatments. It was applied as soil spray at the time of sowing and 15 days after sowing as per treatments of different doses. Foliar application of Jiwamrita was done at 15 and 30 days after sowing as per treatments. Total quantity of solution containing Jiwamrita was 500 liter/ha in all the treated plots. In control plots, a quantity of 500 liter/ha was used as spray. Weeding was done manually at 15 and 30 days after sowing. Data on growth attributes, yield attributes and grain yield was recorded from net plot size of 4 m x 1.8 m and converted into hectare basis. The gross return was computed by multiplying current price of mungbean with yield. The net return was estimated by deducting cost of cultivation from gross return. The benefit-cost ratio was worked out by dividing gross return by cost of cultivation. Results: Maximum plant height of 71.5 cm was recorded with a dose of Jiwamrita @ 150 ml/liter which was at par with Jiwamrita @ 100 ml/liter. The SPAD chlorophyll meter reading (SCMR) of leaves increased at 50 DAS (53.5) being maximum with Jiwamrita @ 150 ml/liter which was significantly higher over SCMR recorded with Jiwamrita @ 50 ml/liter (34.7). The significantly maximum number of pods/plant (28.7) and maximum grain yield (1314 kg/ha) was recorded due to combined application of soil and foliar application of Jiwamrita. Among doses, maximum number of pods (30.9) was recorded under Jiwamrita @ 150 ml/liter which was 30, 24 and 16 percent higher over control and Jiwamrita @ 50, 100 ml/liter. The application of Jiwamrita @ 150 ml/liter resulted in significantly higher grain yield (1221 kg/ha) which was found at par with Jiwamrita @ 100 ml/liter (1179 kg/ha) which were 17 and 13 percent higher, respectively, over control and 9 and 5.6 percent higher, respectively, over Jiwamrita @ 50 ml/liter. The maximum net return ( 65672 ha-1) was recorded with 150 ml/liter followed by 100 ml/liter ( 62686 ha-1). Conclusion: Jiwamrita is a fermented microbial culture which provides essential nutrients to plants. Its application in both soil and plant canopy were found beneficial. The study revealed that twice application of Jiwamrita in soil at the time of sowing and 15 days after sowing and twice application of Jiwamrita as foliar spray at 15 and 30 days after sowing significantly increased the growth attributes, yield attributes and yield of organic mungbean.

scholarly journals Response of zinc application on growth, zinc content and grain yield of rice genotypes and correlation between zinc content and yield attributes of rice genotypes

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkatesh Dore ◽  
R.V. Koti ◽  
K.K. Math
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Zinc Content ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Rice Genotypes

Field experiments were conducted during kharif 2013 and 2014 at Agricultural Research Station, Mugad, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad (Karnataka), to determine the response of zinc applicationon on growth, zinc content and grain yield of rice genotypes and also studied correlation between yield and zinc content. The experiment was comprised of 20 genotypes and three treatments viz., T1: Control (no zinc); T2: Soil application of ZnSO4 (20 kg ha-1) T3– Foliar Spray of ZnSO4 @ 0.5% at 50% flowering, laid out in factorial randomized block design with two replications. The data revealed that application of ZnSO4 recorded significantly higher plant height (85.9 cm), leaf area (764.5 cm-2 plant-1), number of tillers (95.4 m-1), total dry weight (26.1 g plant-1), panicle weight(15.3 g plant-1), number of panicles (81.6 m-1) and grain yield(3966 kg ha-1) over the foliar application of Zn and control . However number of grains panicle-1 (97.8 panicle-1), test weight (23.7 g), shoot and seed zinc content (15.9 and 21.2 ppm, respectively) were increased with foliar application of Zn. Correlation studies classified the genotypes as high seed zinc content (> 21 ppm) and low seed zinc content genotypes ( less than 21 ppm). High and low seed zinc content genotypes showed negative correlation with yield and yield attributes. However, shoot zinc content was positively correlated with yield.

Effect of Gibberllic acid on Growth, Yield and Economics of Maize (Zea mays L.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
MAHENDER S. SINGH ◽  
NARENDRA KUMAWAT ◽  
I. S. TOMAR ◽  
T S. DUDWE ◽  
R. K. YADAV ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Stover Yield

The aim of present investigation was to study the effect of foliar application of gibberellic acid (Progibb 40% WSG) spraying at 4-5 leaves stage of the maize crop. Two field experiments were conducted during kharif 2014 and rabi 2014-15 at Research Farm, Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Jhabua. Seven treatments (T = 20, T 30, T 40, T 50 T 60 gibberellic acid g/ha, Tricontanol 1 2= 3= 4 = 5= 0.1%= 250 ml/ha and control) were tested in randomized block design with three replications. Results showed that variation in different doses of gibberellic acid had significant effect on growth character (plant height and silking) and yield attributes (no. of cobs/plant, cob length, no. of grains/cob and cob weight/cob); grain yield and stover yield of maize in both the seasons. Higher values of plant height (197.33 and 205.5 cm) and silking (53.67 and 54.67) was recorded with the spraying of gibberellic acid @ 60 g/ha in both the seasons, respectively. Similarly the higher yield attributes viz., no. of cobs/plant (1.48 and 1.49), cob length (17.40 and 17.78 cm), no. of grains/cob (443.33 and 456.67) and cob weight/cob (93.2 and 97.32) were recorded with the application of gibberellic acid @ 50 g/ha in both the seasons, respectively. Application of gibberellic acid @ 50 g/ha produced highest grain yield (3522 and 4277 kg/ha) and stover yield (51.05 and 5413 kg/ha) which was statistically at par with doses of 40 g/ha, 60 g/ha and tricontanol 0.1% @ 250 ml. The maximum gross return (Rs. 56,347 and 65,854), net return (37,722 and 47,229), B: C ratio (3.03 and 3.54), production efficiency (32.49 and 37.19 kg/ha/day) and economic efficiency (339.84 and 410.69 Rs./ha/day) recorded with gibberellic acid @ 50 g/ha. Enhancing of production, productivity and profitability of maize under Jhabua Hill of Madhya Pradesh gibberellic acid applied @ 50 g/ha at 4-5 leaf stage of crop.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF VERMIWASH ON GROWTH AND QUALITY OF BRINJAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
M. Yasmin ◽  
M.S. Rahman ◽  
M.A. Rahman ◽  
F.S. Shikha ◽  
M.K. Alam
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Water Control

The experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during the period of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to investigate the effect of vermiwash on growth, yield and quality of brinjal and to find out suitable foliar dose of vermiwash for optimizing the yield of brinjal. There were five treatments comprising T1= Chemical fertilizer (CF) + foliar spray of distilled water (control), T2 = CF + foliar spray of 10% vermiwash, T3 = CF + foliar spray of 20% vermiwash, T4 = CF + foliar spray of 30% vermiwash and T5= CF + foliar spray of 40% vermiwash. Results revealed that, vermiwash treated brinjal plants showed better growth and yield parameters than the control plants. The highest average brinjal fruit yield (29.99 t ha-1) was found in T3 treatment i.e., foliar spray of 20% concentration of vermiwash and the lowest (26.35 t ha-1) came from control. On the other hand, nutritional quality (moisture content, TSS, β carotene and nutrient content) were seen to be higher in vermiwash treated treatment compared to control treatment. The study suggests that, 20% concentration of vermiwash could be used as effective foliar spray for eco-friendly and higher yield of brinjal.

Effect of Land Configuration and Weed Management on Performance of Urdbean [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper]

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Venkata Rao ◽  
A. Subbarami Reddy ◽  
M. V. Ramana
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Vigna Mungo ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Marginal Lands ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Plot Design

Background: Blackgram is an important crop among kharif pulses and is usually grown on marginal and sub-marginal lands without proper weed management under rainfed situation. Broad bed furrows had greater influence on plant growth over farmers practice. Weed management through mechanical or manual is normally tedious, labour consuming and costlier. Keeping this in view, the present study was envisaged to investigate integrated effect of land configuration and weed management regimes on productivity of urdbean. Methods: A field experiment was carried out during kharif seasons of 2016 and 2017 at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur on effect of land configuration and weed management on performance of urdbean (Vigna mungo L.Hepper). The treatments included two land configurations i.e., flat bed and broad bed furrow method allotted as horizontal plots and four weed management practices i.e., weedy check, pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i ha-1 PE, imazethapyr 10% SL @ 55 g ha-1 at 15-20 DAS and pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i ha-1 PE fb imazethapyr 10% SL @ 55g ha-1 at 15-20 DAS allotted as vertical plots replicated four times in a strip plot design. The comparison of treatment means was made by critical difference (CD) at P less than 0.05 by using standard statistical procedures. Result: Based on the results, it can be concluded broad bed method of land configuration proved its superiority over flat bed method by producing 12.8 per cent higher grain yield besides empowering growth and yield attributes. Among the weed management practices, the highest grain yield (1280 kg ha-1) recorded with pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i ha-1 PE fb imazethapyr 10% SL @ 55g ha-1 at 15-20 DAS along with maximum monetary returns and B:C can be recommended for urdbean.

scholarly journals Varietal performance of rice under different source of nutrition in high altitude and tribal areas of Andhra Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
A. Upendra Rao ◽  
K. Tejeswara Rao ◽  
D. Sekhar ◽  
V. Visa Lakshmi ◽  
N. Hari Satyanarayana
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Tribal Areas

A field experiment was conducted for two consecutive Kharif seasons of 2012-13 and 2013-14 in a Split Plot Design with three replications, at Agricultural Research Station, Seethampeta, Andhra Prtadesh, India to generate scientific data on organic farming, integrated nutrient and pest management practices, chemical farming with four prominent varieties of rice viz., MTU 1001, RGL 2538, BPT 5204 and MTU 7029 in high altitude and tribal areas of Andhra Pradesh. Results showed that, grain yield of rice was reduced in organic farming by 37 per cent and 30.23 per cent compared to chemical farming and INM practices. Growth, yield attributes of rice also reduced noticeably in organic farming. Whereas, organic farming recorded higher root biomass per hill at flowering, higher post nutrient status of available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and lesser incidence of diseases and pests over INM and chemical farming. Chemical farming recorded higher growth, yield attributes, yield and returns. Among the cultivars, MTU 1001 showed better performance and recorded the higher grain yield and straw yields and least affected by diseases and pests compared to other varieties.

scholarly journals Growth, yield attributes and yield of irrigated spring wheat as influenced by sowing depth

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M. Bazzaz ◽  
Akbar Hossain ◽  
Jagadish Timsina ◽  
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva ◽  
M. Nuruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Residual Soil ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Sowing Depth

Abstract In South Asia, including Bangladesh, most farmers sow wheat under residual soil moisture after rice is harvested, but the upper layer of soil dries quickly after soil has been prepared for wheat sowing. Crop seeds that are sown either deeply or shallowly can result in failed emergence, low dry matter accumulation, and reduced grain yield. Therefore, appropriate sowing depth is crucial for seedling emergence and successful crop establishment. Considering this, a two-year field experiment was conducted at the research field of the Agricultural Research Station of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute at Dinajpur during the dry, rabi (winter) season of 2013-14 and 2014-15, at four sowing depths, i.e., 2, 4, 6 and 8 cm, to identify the most appropriate sowing depth for higher grain yield. Wheat seeds sown at a depth of 4 cm resulted in significantly highest number of seedlings and seminal roots, tallest plants as well as largest roots and plant biomass followed by sowing at a depth of 6, or 2 cm. Depth of sowing also significantly affected the yield and yield-related attributes, all performing best at a depth of 4 cm. The highest number of spikes m-2, grain yield, straw yield and harvest index were observed when seeds were sown at depths of 4 or 6 cm, relative to 2 or 8 cm. Therefore, a sowing depth of 4 to 6 cm is recommended for wheat cultivation in South Asia, including Northern Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Influence of Seed Priming and Foliar Spray of Nutrients on Growth and Yield of Rabi Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.)

2021 ◽  
pp. 180-186
Author(s):  
P. Satish ◽  
C. Sudharani
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Ammonium Phosphate ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Sorghum Bicolor L ◽  
100 Seed Weight

An experiment was carried out at Agricultural Research Station, Tandur, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) for three consecutive years viz. 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 to study the Influence of seed priming and foliar spray of nutrients on growth and yield of Rabi Sorghum during the winter seasons. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with two factors. The treatments comprised were Factor 1: Seed priming (5) 1.Priming for 12 Hours in Water 2.Priming with ZnSo4 (2% solution) 3.Priming with K2HPO4 (2% solution). 4. Priming with KNO3 (2% solution) and 5.Control (No Priming). Factor 2: Foliar Spray (4) 1.KNO3 @ 2g in 100 ml of water, 2. Diammonium phosphate @ 2g in 100 ml of water, 3.Urea @ 2g in 100 ml of water and 5.Control (Simple water spray) with three replications. The pooled results of the trial indicated that seed treatment with KNO3 @ 0.5% and seed priming with KH2PO4 @ 0.5% recorded significantly on par and highest among all other seed priming treatment. The 100 seed weight (g) and grain yield t/ha recorded significantly on par by foliar spraying of KNO3 @ 2 % and di ammonium phosphate @ 2g in 100 ml of water over the control. The combination of seed priming with KNO3 and foliar spray of KNO3 or di ammonium phosphate @ 2g in 100 ml of water or Urea @ 2g in 100 ml of water resulted in highest and on par grain yield of rabi sorghum.

Response of Zinc Fertilization on Production and Profitability of Pearl millet (Pannisetum Glaucum) under Rainfed Condition of Rajasthan

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. S. SHEKHAWAT ◽  
NARENDRA KUMAWAT
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Flowering Stage ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Stover Yield ◽  
Ha Protein

Three years field experiment conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Bikaner (Rajasthan) to study the effect of zinc application on production potential and profitability of rainfed pearl millet. On the basis of pooled data, results revealed that application of zinc through ZnSO4 @ 20 kg/ha recorded significantly higher plant height (119.19 cm), number of leaves/plant (5.37), dry matter/plant (52.85 g), total tillers/plant (4.89), effective tillers/plant (3.62), length of ear (22.19 cm), test weight (7.17 g), seed yield (1608 kg/ha), stover yield (3147 kg/ha), protein content (11.60%), net return (Rs.10,868) and B:C ratio (2.96) ZnSO4 @ 20 kg/ha and over the control plot. Further, data showed that significantly higher growth parameters, yield attributes, seed yield (1412 kg/ha), stover yield (3098 kg/ha), protein content (11.10%), net return (Rs. 10,842) and B:C ratio (3.10) were obtained under 0.5% foliar spray of ZnSO4 at tillering stage which was statistically at par with 0.5% foliar spray of ZnSO4 at pre-flowering stage. Thus, the findings of present investigation indicated that application of Zn @ 20 kg/ha as well as a foliar spray of 0.5% at pre-flowering stage booted the yields of pearl millet and obtained maximum net returns under the rainfed conditions of Rajasthan.

scholarly journals Effect of Placement and Foliar Application of Urea, KCl & Zn (Supplementary Nourishment) on Growth and Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) under Guava (Psidium guajava L.) based Agri-horti System

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Sonu Dey ◽  
Sant Prasad ◽  
A. R. Chichaghare
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Growth Parameter ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Final Conclusion ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Pod Yield

Aims: To investigate the effect of the placement and foliar application of Urea, KCl & Zinc on growth and yield of cowpea under guava based agri-horti system in Vindhyan region, India. Study Design:  RBD with nine treatments and three replications. Place and Duration of Study: Agricultural Research Farm, Barkachha, Mirzapur (UP), India during kharif season (June-Oct) of 2017. Methodology: This experiment consisted nine different treatments viz; Control (T1), 2% Urea spray (T2),  30 kg KCl ha-1 (T3), 2% KCl spray (T4), 2% Urea spray + 2% KCl spray (T5),  5 kg Zn ha-1 (T6), 2% Urea spray + 5 kg Zn ha-1 (T7), 30 kg KCl ha-1+ 5 kg Zn ha-1 (T8),  2% Urea spray + 2% KCl spray + 1.5% Zn spray (T9). Various growth parameter, yield attributes, N, P, K and nutrients contents were recorded and compared. Results: Significantly higher growth parameters like  plant height-1, no of branches plant-1, fresh weight-1 and dry weight-1, yield attributes like number of seeds pod-1, pod length, pod yield plant-1, green pod yield were recorded in 2% Urea spray + 2% KCl spray + 1.5% Zn spray (T9). Maximum N, K and protein content in straw and seed also observed in T9. Conclusion: foliar spray of 2% Urea + 2% KCl spray + 1.5% Zn spray was best method for supplementary nourishment of cowpea under guava based Agri-horti system. The experiment should be reported for one to two seasons more in order to reach final conclusion.

scholarly journals Studies on nitrogen and phosphorus management in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.emend Fiori & Paol) under rainfed conditions of Jammu and Kashmir

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 420
Author(s):  
Narinder Panotra ◽  
Vinod Gupta ◽  
Vishal Sharma ◽  
Ashwani Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Triticum Aestivum ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Rainfed Conditions ◽  
Phosphorus Application

<div><p class="Default"><em>A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of three levels each of nitrogen (0, 60 and 120 kg/ha) and phosphorus (0, 40 &amp; 80 Kg/ha) on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.emend Fiori &amp; Paol) cultivar ‘VL 907’ during Rabi 2013-14 and 2014-15 at Regional Agricultural Research Station Rajouri, SKUAST-Jammu under rainfed conditions of Jammu and Kashmir. Application of graded levels of nitrogen and phosphorus progressively improved growth and yield attributes but in a decreasing order. There was a progressive increase in grain yield of wheat with each increment from 60 to 120 kg N ha-1 from the crop fertilized being maximum from 120 kg P ha-1. Similarly, application of 80 kg/ha resulted higher grain yield than the yield obtained in control. Lowest plant height, number of effective tillers per plant, panicle length, dry matter per plant, number of grains per panicle, weight of grains per panicle, grain yield, straw yield and biological yield was observed in 0 and 50 per cent nitrogen and phosphours. </em><em>Various crop traits such as number of fertile tillers, 1000-grain weight and number of grains per spike were significantly influenced by nitrogen and phosphorus application. Similarly, fertilization with at 120 kg N ha-1 and 80 kg P ha-1 maximally improved all these traits in both the years.</em><em> </em></p></div>

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