Evaluating the yield potential of rice varieties through harvest index estimation in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The research was conducted in the Bilha block of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, in 2024 with the aim of identifying the high-yielding rice variety through the harvest index in the selected study area. The harvest index represents the actual economic and biological productivity of the rice crop and is expressed as a percentage. We used square iron quadrants (1 m × 1 m) to measure the economic and biological data from rice fields per unit area. One square meter of the crop was harvested, and the by-products such as grain and straw were processed and weighed. The data were then converted to a per-hectare basis. We measured the harvest index of six rice varieties and found that the Sona Masoori and Swarna Red rice varieties showed a higher harvest index in the research area. Economic yields were higher in Sona Masuri, 1010, and Vishnu Bhog rice varieties. We concluded that farmers should adopt rice varieties that have a higher harvest index and grain yield. It is suggested that the government provides training on effective farm management practices to farmers so they can become better rice producers.
Authors: Shruti Namdeo, Lokesh Kumar Tinde
Institution: Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411189721