Effect of sulphur fertilization on growth, yield and quality of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) genotypes
Year: 2002
Type: article
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted on Indian mustard during 1996-97 and 1997-98 at Agraon sandy loam soils with low N and medium P. The treatments were four genotypes i.e. Varuna, PBM- I 6, Rohini and Pusa Bahar and four levels of sulphur fertilization (0, 20,40 and 60 kg ha-'). Pusa Bahar produced significantly higher seed yield (1456 kg ha-') as compared to other three genotypes during both the years. The protein content (percentage) and production was highest in Pusa Bahar as compared to other varieties. Oil content (36.2 percentage) and total oil production (522. I kg ha) was also significantly higher in Pusa Bahar over all other varieties. Seed yield, protein and oil content (percentage) and their production progressively increased with the increase in levels of Sulphur. However, the differences in these characters beyond 40 kg S ha-I were not significant. The boldness of seed of genotype Pusa Bahar was significantly higher at 40 kg S ha-I as compared to 0 and 20 kg S ha-I.
Source: Annals of Agricultural Research
Author: Om Prakash
Language: English
Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3133810581