RESPONSE OF GROWTH, YIELD AND YIELD ATTRIBUTES OF POPCORN (ZEA MAYS EVERTA) TO ORGANIC AND INORGANIC SOURCES OF NUTRIENTS

A field experiment was conducted at the organic block of breeder seed production center, G.B.P.U.A&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India during the kharif season of 2015 and 2016 to study the effect of different organic, inorganic and integrated nutrient sources on the growth, yield and yield attributes[r]

A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy farm, College of Agriculture, Bikaner during Rabi, 2009-10. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design with three replications, assigning twelve treatments consisting of four levels of phosphorus (control, 20, 40 and 60 kg ha-1 ) and[r]

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi 2013-14 and 2014-15 at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur with a view to assess the effect of methods of sowing and integrated nutrient management on growth, yield attributes grain yield and economics in late sown wheat[r]

A field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during rabi season of 2015-16 under rainfed condition to study the effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) practices on growth, yield and oil yield on safflower.

Minimizing mineral fertilization through use of different sources of organic manure was studied on four walnut selections in temperate region of India (Kashmir) The experiment consisted of four selections [SKAU/002 (S1), SKAU/008 (S2), SKAU/024 (S2) and SKAU/040 (S2)] and six treatments [T1 (NPK rec[r]

This paper analyses the growth rates and instability indices of major pulses in Andhra Pradesh. Decomposition analysis was carried out to measure the relative contribution of area and yield to the growth in total production of major pulses. The study period has been divided into two sub periods for[r]

A field experiment was conducted at S.V. Agricultural College Wetland farm, Tirupati to study the performance of sweet corn cultivars under varied times of sowing in Southern Agro-Climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh during rabi 2011. The treatments consisted of combination of two factors viz., three var[r]

This study investigated the effects of mulching materials on yield and growth performance of Okra crop under drip irrigation. The treatments of the study comprised of two mulches (black polyethylene and coconut coir), control (without mulch) and under shade conditions. Initially, the plant height wa[r]

The present investigation entitled “To compare the effect of weather on growth, development and yield of chickpea under irrigated and unirrigated conditions” was conducted during rabi season 2013-14 at Research Farm of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (Chhattisgarh). Studies were carried[r]

In the present investigation rice genotype HUR-105 was selected to see the effect of seed priming on yield attributes and grain quality of rice. Priming of seeds has been done with distilled water (hydro), Mg(NO3)2 salt (halo) and kinetin (T3), salicylic acid (hormonal) and different parameters, suc[r]

A field experiment was conducted during summer season of 2011 at department of Agronomy Farm, Dr. PDKV, Akola, to study the effect of irrigation and nitrogen levels on performance of summer sesame (Sesamum indicum L). The experiment was laid out in split plot Design with three replications each havi[r]

The present investigation was carried out to study the impact of intercropping and integrated nutrient management on growth, yield of chilli during late kharif 2015 and 2016 at College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with five main plot treatmen[r]

The experiments were conducted to observe the impact of plant geometry and seed rates on growth, yield attributes, productivity as well as weed dynamics of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Experiment was laid out in split plot design with total 12 treatment combinations and replicated thrice. The treat[r]

Cadmium accumulation through the trophic levels of242the food chain constitutes a risk for humans (Wagner,1993).The potential phytotoxicity of Cd-contaminatedsoils is usually monitored by chemical analysis andgermination tests. Data from chemical analyses pro-vide an estimate of bothto[r]

Ginger, an indigenous plant, is an important spice crop of the world. Traditionally ginger is propagated by using portions of mother rhizomes called as sets. Each healthy set of 2.5 to 5 cm long, weighing 20-25 g and having two or three buds each are directly sown in the main filed. Though transplan[r]

A Field experiment was taken up during kharif season of 2014 and 2015 on sandy loam soils at College of Agriculture, Navile, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India. Leaf area was significantly higher in the system of rice intensification (SRI) method of establishment from 30 DAT and reached a peak value at 90[r]

The experiment conducted during Rabi season of 2015-16 at student instructional farm of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur to study the Effect of sulphur, zinc, boron and iron on growth and yield of wheat [Triticum aestivum L.] (Variety K-402).

were equally applied for both two rice crops. Rice yields were more or less the same in all treatments, suggesting that compost prepared from fishpond waste could replace 1/3 to 2/3 of the fertiliser normally applied. Another experiment was carried out using liquid waste from fishponds[r]

A field experiment entitled was conducted on loamy sand soil, which was low in organic carbon and available nitrogen and medium in available phosphorus and potassium during spring season of 2014 and 2015 at Student''s Research Farm, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Experiment was laid out i[r]

Pleurotus mushroom, generally referred to as ‘Oyster mushroom or Dhingri’ in India is relatively new to the mushroom industry. In India, Odisha is a leading state in terms of oyster mushroom production. The condition in most of agro-climatic situation in Odisha are suitable for growing oyster mushro[r]