An Asian Journal of Soil Science

N. R. Satpute ¹, J. M. Waghmare ², J. D. Jadhav ², M. B. Jadhav ²

Affiliations
1 Zonal Agriculture Research Station Krishak Bhavan, Solapur (M.S.), IN
2 Zonal Agriculture Research Station Krishak Bhavan, Solapur (M.S.), IN

Abstract

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Keywords

Potassium Sources, Growth Parameters, Lilium

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V. V. Dahiphale ¹, P. L. Ghule ¹, J. D. Jadhav ², D. K. Palve ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (M.S.), IN
2 Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Solapur (M.S.), IN

Abstract

A field investigation was conducted during Kharif season of 2009-10. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. There were twelve treatment combinations comprising three plant geometries viz., 90 cm × 60 cm, 120 cm × 45 cm and 180 cm × 30 cm and four nutrient levels viz., 80:40:40, 100:50:50, 120:60:60 kg NPK/ha and 75 % RDF + 5 t FYM/ha. The plant geometries were allotted to main plot and nutrient levels were accommodated in sub plots. The plant geometry of 90 cm × 60 cm has recorded significantly higher number of sympodias per plant, the number of picked bolls per plant and seed cotton yield per plant over 120 cm × 45 cm and 180 cm × 30 cm. The seed cotton yield per hectare was also higher in plant geometry of 90 cm × 60 cm than 120 cm × 45 cm and 180 cm × 30 cm. The application of nutrient level i.e. 120:60:60 kg NPK/ha was found superior for enhancing growth parameters viz., plant height, number of leaves, leaf area and dry matter. The application of 75% RDF + 5 t FYM/ha was recorded significantly higher seed cotton yield per hectare.

Keywords

Nutrient Uptake, Availability of NPK, Yield.

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R. D. Kambale ¹, R. P. Andhale ¹, J. D. Jadhav ², P. B. Pawar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Ahmednagar (M.S.), IN
2 Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Solapur (M.S.), IN

Abstract

An experiment was laid out in a split plot design with three replications and twelve treatment combinations formed due to (A) three sowing dates viz., 49^th MSW (D₁), 50^th MSW (D₂), 51^st MSW (D₃), four potash levels, 0 kg K₂O ha^-1 (K₁), 25 kg K₂O ha^-1 (K₂), 50 kg K₂O ha^-1 (K₃) and 75 kg K₂O ha^-1 (K₄). The soil of experimental field was deep black clayey in texture, low in available nitrogen (148.25 kg ha^-1), medium in available phosphorus (16.64 kg ha^-1) and very high in potassium (432.58 kg ha^-1) with slightly alkaline in reaction (pH 8.1). The chickpea was sown on various sowing dates viz., 10^th, 17^th and 24^th December 2009. The treatments of potassium levels along with recommended dose of fertilizer (25:50:00 kg NPK ha^-1) was given at the time of sowing. The seeds were treated with rhizobium culture @ 25 g per kg seeds. The value of yield attributes such as number of pods per plant (46.99), weight of grain per plant (12.75 g) and weight of 100 seeds (26.28 g) were significantly higher when chickpea was sown on 10^th December over crop sown on 24^th December but it remained at par with 17^th December sown chickpea. The yield attributes viz., number of pod, weight of pod, weight of grains per plant and 100 seed weight (g) were significantly the highest due to application of 50 kg K₂O ha^-1. The protein content in the grain was significantly increased with increased potash levels.The interaction effect between sowing dates and potash levels on growth, yield and quality of chickpea were non-significant. Thus, from the results of the present investigation it is concluded that for Rabi chickpea (cv. DIGVIJAY) on deep black soil under irrigated conditions, 10^th December sown crop along with application of 50 kg K₂O ha^-1 through muriate of potash at the time of sowing would be the best proportion for higher productivity.

Keywords

Sowing Dates, Potash Levels, Chickpea.

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D. K. Palve ¹, S. R. Oza ¹, J. D. Jadhav ², P. L. Ghule ¹

Affiliations
1 Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (M.S.), IN
2 Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Krishi Bhawan, Solapur (M.S.), IN

Abstract

A field investigation entitled studies on physio-chemical properties of soil under nutritional requirement studies in soybean was conducted during Kharif season 2009-10 at AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, M.A.U., Parbhnai. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. There were eight treatments viz., T₁-75 per cent RDF without FYM, T₂-75 per cent RDF with FYM @ 5 t/ha, T₃-100 per cent RDF without FYM, T₄-100 per cent RDF with FYM @ 5 t/ha, T₅-125 per cent RDF without FYM, T₆-125 per cent RDF with FYM @ 5 t/ha, T₇-FYM @ 10 t/ha and T₈-Absolute control. The grain yield and straw yield were significantly more in treatments T₄ (100% RDF + 5 t FYM/ha). Based on the results it can be concluded the treatment T₄ (100 % RDF + 5 t FYM/ha) was found beneficial in improving growth, yield attributes, yield of soybean as compared to other treatments, Treatment T₄ (100 % RDF + 5 t FYM/ha) also recorded double yield than absolute control and the physio-chemcial properties were improved with FYM application.

Keywords

Physico-Chemical Properties, Moisture Use Efficeincy, Bulk Density, Soybean.

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S. B. Thorve ¹, M. T. Katwate ¹, J. D. Jadhav ²

Affiliations
1 Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Ahmednagar (M.S.), IN
2 Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Krishak Bhawan, Solapur (M.S), IN

Abstract

The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design with twelve treatment combinations, formed due to three varieties (Tapi (JLT-7), Phule Til-1and Hawari) and four levels of fertilizer (0, 12.5 + 6, 25+12.5 and 37.5 + 18.5 N + P₂O₅ kg/ha) replicated three times. Amongst the three varieties studied, the mean values for height, spread of plant, number of functional leaves were more in the variety Phule Til-1 at 60 days. The total dry matter accumulation per plant, straw yield, straw to grain ratio were also more in Phule Til-1. the number of capsules and branches per plant, number of seeds per capsule, thousand grain weight, grain to empty capsule ratio and harvest index were significantly more in variety Tapi (JLT-7). Due to expressions of higher order for yield contributing characters, the variety Tapi (JLT-7) produced significantly more grain yield and oil yield. The protein content in the varieties was found to be non-significant. The variety Hawari is early type and required less days for maturity as compared to the rest of the varieties. The growth attributes viz., plant height, spread number of functional leaves and dry matter accumulation per plant were influenced by different fertilizer levels. The values of the yield attributes viz., number of capsules, grain weight per plant and thousand grain weight were increased with every successive increased level of fertilizer and was maximum with 37.5 kg N+18.5 kg P₂O₅ ha. The grain (9.93q/ha), straw (20.97 q/ha) and oil (4.68 q/ha) yields obtained due to the application of 37.5 kg N+18.5kg P₂O₅/ha were the highest and significantly more than the rest of the lower levels.

Keywords

Sesamum, UPtake Studies, Protein Content, Oil Contents, Fertilizer Level.

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S. B. Thorve ¹, M. T. Katwate ¹, J. D. Jadhav ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Ahmednagar (M.S.), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Krishak Bhavan, Solapur (M.S.), IN

Abstract

Factorial randomized black design was laid out with twelve treatment combinations, formed due to four levels of fertilizer (0,12.5+6,25+12.5 and 37.5+18.5 N+p₂0₅ kg/ha), three varieties (Tapi (JLT-7), Phule Til-1and Hawari) and replicated three times. Amongst the three varieties studied, the mean values for height, spread of plant, number of functional leaves were more in the variety Phule Til-1 at 60 days. The total dry matter accumulation per plant, straw yield, straw to grain ratio were also more in Phule Til-1. The number of capsules, branches per plant, number of seeds per capsule, thousand grain weight, grain to empty capsule ratio and harvest index were significantly more in variety Tapi (JLT-7). Due to expressions of higher order for yield contributing characters, the variety Tapi (JLT-7) produced significantly more grain yield and oil yield. The protein content in the varieties was found to be non-significant. The variety Hawari is early type and required less days for maturity as compared to the rest of the varieties. The growth attributes viz., plant height, spread number of functional leaves and dry matter accumulation per plant were influenced by different fertilizer levels. The values of the yield attributes viz., number of capsules, grain weight per plant and thousand grain weight were increased with every successive increased level of fertilizer and was maximum with 37.5 kg N+18.5 kg P₂O₅ ha. The grain (9.93 q/ha), straw (20.97 q/ha) and oil (4.68 q/ha) yields obtained due to the application of 37.5 kg N+18.5 kg P₂O₅/ha were the highest and significantly more than the rest of the lower levels.

Keywords

Sesamum, Fertilizers Levels, Rainfed Condition, Nitrogen, Phosphorus.

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