International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 3
First page : (385) Last page : (391)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.4024
Studies on Response of Mustard Varieties to Different Sowing Dates under Humid Southern Plain Zone of Rajasthan
Harphool Meena*, P.K.P. Meena and B. L. Kumhar
AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, Agricultural Research Station, Ummedganj Farm,
Agriculture University, Kota-324001, Rajasthan
*Corresponding Author E-mail: hpagron@rediffmail.com
Received: 10.06.2017 | Revised: 19.06.2017 | Accepted: 20.06.2017
ABSTRACT
Field experiments was conducted to assess the influence of different varieties and dates of sowing on growth and yield of mustard (Brassica juncea L). Mustard experiment was conducted with four varieties viz. Laxmi, Pusa Jaikisan (Bio-902), Pusa Bold and Pusa Agrani. Four dates of sowings viz., 15th September, 25th September,05th October and 15th October were used to evaluate their effect on productivity of different varieties. Highest yield was produced by mustard cv. Pusa Bold among the four varieties tested whereas third date of sowing i.e. 05th October was adjudged as the best time for mustard seeding since substantial decrease in grain yield was observed with delayed sowing. The analysis of variance showed that the difference in seed yield were statistically significant in the varieties and different dates of sowing in both the years. Pooled data shows that the significantly higher seed yield (1784 kg ha-1), net return (Rs. 32909/- ha-1) and B: Cratio (1.53) was recorded by sowing of mustard cv. Pusa Bold as compared to sowing of Pusa Agraniand Laxmi, respectively. However, it was found at par with sowing of mustard cv. Pusa Jaikisan (Bio-902) during both the years. The significantly reduction of seed yield in mustard, due to early sowing as well as in late sowing condition in comparison to timely sowing condition. The maximum seed yield (1784 kg ha-1), net return (Rs. 32909/- ha-1) and B: C ratio (1.53) was observed under sowing of third date on 05th October over early sowing on 15th September and late sowing on 15th October, but it was found at par with sowing of mustard on 25th September in the pooled analysis. In general, duration of each phenological stage was more in the second and third sowing as compared to other two sowing dates as a fortnight delay in sowing and early brought about a decrease in duration of phenological events.
Key words: Dates of Sowing, Varieties, Yield, Harvest Index, Siliquae.
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Cite this article: Meena, H., Meena, P.K.P. and Kumhar, B.L., Studies on Response of Mustard Varieties to Different Sowing Dates under Humid Southern Plain Zone of Rajasthan, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.5(3): 385-391 (2017). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.4024
