Journal of FARM SCIENCES, Vol 22, No 1 (2009)

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An analysis of dry matter production, growth and yield in Kabuli chickpea genotypes as influenced by plant densities and phosphorus levels

C.P. Mansur, Y.B. Palled, S.I. Halikatti, P.M. Salimath, M.B. Chetti

Abstract


A field experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture, Dharwad during two rabi seasons to  study the Dry Matter Production, Growth and Yield in Kabuli Chickpea Genotypes as Influenced by Plant Densities and Phosphorus Levels. The genotype ICCV-2 recorded significantly higher canopy width [44.6 cm], 100-seed weight [25.71 g], dry matter production [10.28 g] and 71% of total dry matter production in pods at harvest compared to BG-267, which reflected in maximum seed yield [1841 kg/ha]. Significantly higher dry matter production [10.16 g/plant] was produced at low plant density of 2.22 lakhs/ha over high plant density of 4.44 lakhs/ha but was at par with 3.33 lakhs/ha. While high plant density recorded significantly higher seed yield [1761 kg/ha] over low plant density of  2.22 lakhs/ha [1359 kg/ha] which was mainly due to higher canopy width [44.9 cm] and 100-seed weight [23.76 g].  The non significant affect due to phosphorus levels was observed on growth, yield components, seed and bhusa yield except branches/plant. The effect of different treatments was non significant on harvest index.

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