Influence of different mulch material on different growth and yield attributes of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Cv. Rajendra Sonia

Abstract

An on farm trial was conduct in different villages of nalanda district during financial year 2018-19 and 2019-20 respectively by krishi vigyan kendra Harnaut Nalanda The research trials was conducted for continuous two years and we got the followings results as the maximum plant height 116.37 cm, the maximum number of leaves per planet 9.30, number of rhizome per plant is19.50, maximum rhizome yield 313.72 Q/Hectare and dry weight of rhizome 63.03 q/ha was recorded in call of bicolor black/ silver plastic mulch applications compared to other treatment during financial year 2018-19 and during 2019-20 the maximum plant height 118.29cm, no of leaves per plants 9.50,number of rhizome per plant is 21.33, maximum rhizome yield 316.46 Q/Hectare and dry weight of rhizome 66.76 q/ha were recorded in case of bicolor black/silver plastic mulch application is compared to other treatment.