Evaluation of grain protein content in Eragrostis tef for different N fertilizer application under irrigated condition

Abstract

The reason for the low productivity of the northern part of Ethiopia. A field experiment was conducted to examine the impact of planting method and nitrogen fertilizer rates on the yield and protein content of irrigated Tef. The experiment consisted of four planting me planting, and transplanting) and six N fertilizer rate (0, 23, 46, 69,92 and 115 kg ha Design (RCBD) with four replications. Seven response variables, heading date, matu above ground biomass yield, grain yield, and grain protein content of Tef have been collected and analyzed. Analysis of variance showed that all parameters, with the exception of grain protein content, significantly affected (P<0.05) by the interacting effects of planting methods and nitrogen levels. The highest values of all parameters were obtained from transplanting and N rate of 92 kg ha plants receiving this treatment were extr Innovative Agriculture