Effect of different varieties and fertility levels on growth characters, yield and economics of Isabgol (Plantago ovata) production (original) (raw)

International Journal of Chemical Studies

during Rabi 2013-14 and 2014-15 to assess the effect of different varieties and fertility levels on Isabgol (Plantago ovata) production. Three varieties of Isabgol viz. GI-1, Niharika and Mayuri and three levels of nitrogen fertility (N2o, N4o, N6o) 20 kg ha-1 , 40 kg ha-1 , and 60 kg ha-1 comprises 9 treatment combinations. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design and replicated thrice. The results of experiment revealed that maximum plant height was observed in Niharika followed by GI-1 and minimum in improved variety Mayuri. However, trend of all other growth characters viz. plant spread, number of tillers per plant, days taken to maturity and yield attributes viz. number of spikes per plant, length of spike, seeds per spike, test weight along with seed and husk yield was observed significantly highest with the application of 60 kg ha-1 N with Mayuri followed by 40 kg ha-1 N + Niharika while lowest was in GI-1. Economic analysis revealed that the highest net returns were recorded with 60 kg ha-1 N and Mayuri (Rs 61752.28 and 62407.88 ha-1) followed by 40 kg ha-1 N and Mayuri (Rs 52766.68 and 53833.48) during both the years respectively. Also the highest benefit cost ratio was recorded with 60 kg ha-1 N and Mayuri (2.10 and 2.33). However, keeping in view the soil health and productivity as a whole, application of 60kg ha-1 N and Mayuri found best among all the treatments.

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