Effect of promising Indian varieties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum ) on yield attributed, yield and its economics

Abstract

India is known for seed spices country and also called seed bowl of the world. Fenugreek is the main crop among the seed spices. A research experiment was conducted on 18 varieties of fenugreek during Rabi season of 2017 at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer in DUS experiment. On the basis of result obtained, fenugreek variety Ajmer Methi-1given significantly highest plant height (52.2cm) followed by Gujarat Methi-2 (48.6 cm.), Hisar Sonali (46.7cm.), Lam Selection-1 (45.1 cm.). Highest primary branches were observed in Rajendra Kanti (5.3). Highest secondary branches were observed in Coimbatore-2 (6.3). Maximum average pod length was recorded in Ajmer Methi-1 (12.9 cm). Maximum pod per plant was recorded in Azad Methi-1(62.2). Maximum number of seeds per pod was recorded in Rajasthan Methi-143 (16.5). Highest test weight was recorded in Ajmer Methi-1(21.4g.). Among the yield of 18 varieties of fenugreek Rajasthan Methi -1 was obtained highest yield 33.3 q/ha followed by Rajasthan Methi -143(33.0) Gujarat Methi (31.3.0), Ajmer Methi -1(30.7) Ajmer Methi -2 (30.0) q/ha. The average yield was recorded 24 q/h and total expenditure per hectare was recorded Rs. 30,000/-. Total gross income Rs. 72,000/-, net return 32,000/- were recorded and B:C ratio was estimated 1:2.37. It means we spent one rupee and get 2 rupees 37 paise.