Performance of pearl millet under agri-horti system as influenced by sowing methods and integrated nutrient management in Vindhyan region of Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

An experiment involving three sowing methods and four integrated nutrient management practices was undertaken at Rajeev Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University in factorial randomized complete block design with three replications. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of sowing methods and integrated nutrients management practices on performance of pearl millet under agri-horti system. The sowing methods and integrated nutrient management practices significantly (P=0.05) influenced performance of pearl millet. Adoption of ridge and furrow sowing method recorded higher growth [plant height (147.7 ), and B:C ratio (1.77) than remaining integrated nutrient management practices. The combination of ridge and furrow and 50% recommended dose of fertilizer + 50% poultry manure was adjudged to be better for pearl millet performance.

Effect of Conservation Agriculture Practices on Growth Attributes and Yield of Pigeonpea

“…When the data from both years was combined, the FYM with RDF (N2) fertilizer still exhibited higher values of 247.51 g compared to 242.57 g for the RDF N:P2O5:K2O (N1) fertilizer (Table 4). In the context of this study, the lack of significant differences in total dry matter production among the fertilizer treatments suggests that other factors such as soil fertility, environmental conditions and crop management practices may have had a greater influence on biomass accumulation [9].…”