Crop Growth Indices as Influenced by FYM, Vermicompost and Fertility Levels in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)
Manoj Kumar
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
D. D. Yadav
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
Dhruvendra Singh Sachan *
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
V. K. Verma
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
Janki Prasad
Department of Crop Physiology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
Utkarsh Singh
Department of Agronomy, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, India.
Shivendra Singh
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The field experiments were carried out during Rabi seasons of 2021-22 and 2022-23 at Student’s Instructional Farm (SIF), Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, to study the Effect of FYM, Vermicompost and Fertility levels on growth and yield of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.). The results revealed that at 30, 60, 90 & 120 DAS the treatment (T14) 100% RDF+ 50% N through Vermicompost recorded significantly higher plant height, Leaf Area Index, Crop Growth Rate and Relative Growth Rate followed by 100% RDF + 50% N through FYM (T10) in both year and pooled also. The highest Grain Yield (24.63 q. ha-1) with highest Harvest Index (28.40 %) was recorded over treatment (T14) 100% RDF + 50% N through Vermicompost of mustard followed by Grain Yield (23.70 q. ha-1) with Harvest Index (27.70 %) of 100% RDF + 50% N through FYM (T10) in both year and pooled also.
Keywords: FYM (Farm Yard Manure), vermicompost, harvest index