Productivity, Water Use Efficiency and Economics of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) as Influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: A field experiment was carried out in the pot culture of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, C S Azad University of Agriculture & Technology during 2017-18. The experiment consisted of 9 treatments viz. T1: Control, T2: N (RDN 100%), T3: NP (100%), T4: NPK (100%) T5: NPK (100%) + Zn5, T6: NPK (100%) + S30, T7: NPK (100%) + Zn5 + S30, T8: 75% (RDF) + Zn5 + S30 + 25% through FYM and T9: 75% (RDF) + Zn5 + S30 + 25% through FYM + PSB @ 2.5 Kg ha-1 in soil assigned in randomized block design replicated thrice during rabi season of 2017-18. The mustard cv Varuna was used in the experiment. The soil of the experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, medium in fertility and slightly alkaline in reaction. The weather during the experimental period was by and large normal and devoid of any extreme conditions. The results indicated that application of 75% (RDF) supplemented with 5 kg Zn, 30 kg S along with remaining 25% through FYM and PSB @ 2.5 Kg ha-1 resulted in significantly maximum plant height, number of functional leaves, number of branches plant-1, girth of plant, root development, minimum water use and ultimately higher seed yield and WUE as compared to other corresponding tested treatments. The treatment also excelled in harvest index, net return and benefit: cost ratio under control.
Authors: Rahul Ranjan, Sushil Dimree, R.K. Pathak, U.D. Awasthi, Amar Kant Verma
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2902444262