Chickpea Crop Research Articles

EFFICACY OF BIO-CONTROL AGENTS AGAINST SCLEROTIUM ROLFSII CAUSING COLLAR ROT DISEASE OF CHICKPEA, UNDER IN VITRO CONDITIONS

Chickpea is the most important pulse crop widely grown in India, accounts for nearly 75 per cent of the total pulse production in the world. Chickpea crop is prone to many diseases. Among these, collar rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii is one of the destructive soil-borne diseases of fungal origin and which is gaining importance elsewhere has been recently observed in and around different parts of country is a serious hazard. S. rolfsii survives in mycelium in the infected tissues and plant debris and as sclerotial structures in the soil or associated with plant debris and usually attacks the collar region of plants. Biological control of the disease through antagonists is an eco-friendly approach apart from superior alternative to the use of chemicals. In the present study, the four antagonistic micro-organisms were evaluated by dual culture and paper disc technique for their antagonistic effect against S. rolfsii under in-vitro conditions. Maximum inhibition of mycelial growth (78.61%) was noticed in T. viride which was followed by T. harzianum (75.28%). Least inhibition was observed in P. fluorescence (68.89%).

The effect of natural biostimulants on a productivity of different varieties of chickpea

The effect of biostimulants Agrimitin and Bacterial Melanin on winter variety Karin, spring varieties Anush and Leninakan 313 varieties of chickpea under the conditions of Armavir region of the Ararat valley, was studied. Pre-sowing treatment of seeds with biostimulants was carried out with Agrimitin 2.5 nmol. - 12 and Bacterial Melanin 0.035% - 24 hours’ exposures, respectively. The field experiments were carried out with three repetitions, in 25m2 test plots, with a sowing rate of 500 thousand seeds/ha. The results of the study show that biostimulants improved the structural elements and productivity indicators of the chickpea crop, which contributed to the increase in yield. In the Agrimitin-treated version of the Karin variety, biological and actual yield indicators exceeded the control by 6.9 and 4.8 t/ha. The Agrimitin preparation compare with Bacterial Melanin for all varieties displayed a highest result. Among the tested varieties, the winter variety Karin provided an unprecedentedly high seed yield.

Energy Consumption and Cost Analysis of Different Chickpea Nipping Operations

India contributes 65% in chickpea production over top 10 chickpea growing countries. Chickpea is a rabi crop generally grown after rice. An interculture operation is formed four to six weeks after sowing of chickpea in which chickpea leaves were nipped to boost its growth that is known as nipping. Two to three time nipping needed in chickpea crop. That is important operation that helps for more production. In this study different four nipping methods are discussed viz. manual nipping/plucking (T1), manual harvesting with sickle (T2), battery operated leafy harvester (T3) and engine operated Manual push type engine operated leafy crop harvester (T4). It was observed that minimum energy consumed with battery operated leafy crop harvester and maximum was observed with petrol operated leafy crop harvester. Energy consumption of different nipping methods viz. manual nipping/plucking (T1), manual harvesting with sickle (T2), battery operated leafy harvester (T3) and engine operated Manual push type engine operated leafy crop harvester (T4) were found to be 392.00, 352.79, 191.15 and 839.33 MJ/ha respectively, where the cost of operation was calculated of about 20.09, 18.60, 20.82 and 3.88 ₹/ha, respectively. Petrol operated machinery was consuming more energy it revealed that non-renewable energy source consumed more energy as well as it affects our environment.

Interaction Effect of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Crop to Sulphur and Zinc Elements

A field experiment was convened objective to study the interaction effect of chickpea (cicer arietinum L.) crop to sulphur and zinc elements on growth and yield attributes under rainfed condition during the Rabi season 2019-20. On a study sandy loam soil having low status of available nitrogen, low status of available phosphorus and medium status of available potassium. The treatment consisted of four levels of Sulphur (0, 20, 30 and 40 kg S ha-1) and four levels of zinc (0, 10, 15 and 20 kg Zn ha-1) applied from gypsum and zinc sulphate respectively. The findings result that the combination of S40 Zn15 recorded at before harvesting stage highest plant height (59.79 cm) and maximum root length at 45 DAS 14.82 cm & general mean 14.20 cm, maximum number of nodules plant-1 at 60 DAS 14.78 & general mean 11.40, the general mean was 54.3 pods plant-1, general mean value 186.6 g of test weight (1000 seeds), maximum grain yield 1399 kg ha-1, maximum stover yield 2085 kg ha-1. Chickpea variety GNG-469 (Samrat) was grown with the recommended agronomic practices. The synergistic effect of Sulphur and Zinc was reported on plant height, number of pod plant-1, number of seed pod-1 and seed yield.

UAS-based imaging for prediction of chickpea crop biophysical parameters and yield

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a key legume crop grown in many semi-arid areas. Traditionally, chickpea is a rainfed spring crop, but in certain countries it has become an irrigated crop. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) imaging platform with an integrated RGB camera to provide estimations of leaf area index (LAI), biomass, and yield for chickpea during the irrigation period. Two field trials were conducted in 2019 and 2020, in which chickpea plants were subjected to five and six irrigation regimes, respectively. Eight vegetation indexes (VIs) and three morphological parameters were estimated from the RGB images. In parallel, biomass was determined, LAI was measured manually, and yield was determined at full maturity. In total, 294 plant samples were acquired and analyzed over the two years. Firstly, each of the VIs and morphological parameters were correlated separately against the two biophysical parameters and yield. Then, all the VIs and morphological parameters were analyzed together, and two statistical models, partial least squares regression (PLS-R) and support vector machine (SVM); were used to predict biomass and LAI. The yield was predicted using multi-linear regression (MLR). When each index or morphological parameter was analyzed separately, plant height and some of the VIs provided adequate predictions of the biophysical parameters in 2019 (R2 values ≥ 0.50) but failed (R2 values ≤ 0.25) in 2020. The integration of the VIs with the morphological parameters and the use of PLS-R and SVM models increased the accuracy level for both biophysical parameters (R2 ranged from 0.31 to 0.96) and mitigated the lack of consistency between the years. The SVM model was superior to the PLS-R model in both biophysical parameters. The R2 values for the combined 2019 and 2020 biomass model increased, at the model-testing stage, from 0.62 to 0.96 and the RMSE values dropped from 1778 to 490 kg ha−1. The ability of the SVM model to estimate chickpea biomass and LAI can provide convenient support for different management decisions, including timing and amount of irrigation and harvest date.

Characterization, Extraction of Biochar and Humic Acid on Yield Parameters of Maize in Maize-Chickpea Cropping System and Its Residual Effect on Chickpea under Rainfed Condition

A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2019 and 2020 in a at ICAR-Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Kalaburagi-II (Raddewadagi), Jewargi taluk, Kalaburagi district, to study the characterization, extraction of biochar and humic acid on yield parameters of maize in maize-chickpea cropping system and its residual effect on chickpea under rainfed condition .The results showed that, the biochar was highly alkaline in nature (pH of 8.91), medium in salt content with an electrical conductivity of 1.89 dS m-1. The total carbon content (78.20 g kg-1), nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (0.64, 0.29 and 1.02 %, respectively). It also showed good amount of secondary and micronutrients. Biochar had also lower the bulk density (0.54 Mg m-3) and good water holding capacity (67.50 %). Whereas, the humic acid showed acidic in reaction (pH 4.20) and higher the nitrogen content (1.38 %). The maize was the test crop to study the direct effect and chickpea was raised to study the residual effect. The experiment were laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with fifteen treatments and replicated thrice. The pooled analysis revealed that significantly higher significantly higher yield and yield parameters of maize and succeeding chickpea crops were recorded with application of 100 % NPK + biochar @ 5 t ha-1 + HA @ 10 kg ha-1 and it was on par with the treatment receiving 100 % NPK + biochar @ 2.5 t ha-1 + HA @ 10 kg ha-1 compare to other treatments.

The Chickpea Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner): Yield Loss Estimation and Biorational Insecticide Assessment in Morocco

Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) is considered one of the most destructive insect pests of chickpea crops in Morocco; however, the extent of the yield loss it causes in Morocco is unknown. This study assessed the yield losses and pod damage caused by the chickpea pod borer H. armigera on four improved Kabuli varieties with insecticide treatment at two different locations. The second part of this study investigated the contact and systemic toxicity of different biological and selective insecticides in the control of the larvae of H. armigera under controlled laboratory and field conditions. The results demonstrated that the yield losses due to H. armigera infestation were in the range of 14.3–31.2%. Chickpea pod borer infestation resulted in losses in the total seed weight for all the chickpea varieties, with the highest yield losses for Zahor (F84-145C) being 31.18% at Allal Tazi followed by Farihane (F84-79C) with 27.38% at the Marchouch station. Emamectin benzoate at 250 g/ha showed a high level of larvicidal and systemic activity, with 100% mortality 24 h after application. Indoxacarb at 25 mL/100 L water, recorded 100% and 92% larval mortality in larvicidal and systemic activity, 48 h after application, respectively. The bioinsecticide spinosad in 30 mL/100 L water resulted in 88% and 92% larval mortality in contact and systemic activity, 48 h after application, respectively. Under field conditions, the two insecticides emamectin benzoate and indoxacarb were found to be highly effective in reducing the H. armigera larval population and pod damage after two sprays. Both insecticide treatments significantly increased grain yields compared with the untreated plots, with 25.8% and 24.5%, respectively. These findings showed that two applications of the selective chemical insecticides emamectin benzoate or indoxacarb with a week interval starting from the pod setting could be incorporated into the management strategies for the control of H. armigera.

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Performance of Chickpea in Bundelkhand Region of North India

A field experiment was carried out on chickpea crop during Rabi season 2020-21. The experiments were conducted on heavy clay soil at Agriculture Research Farm, College of Agriculture, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda. The experimental design was randomized block design with eight integrated nutrient management treatments viz. farmer fertilizer practice (T1), 100 % RDF (T2), 100% RDF + FYM (T3), 100 % RDF + FYM + Zn (10 kg ha-1) (T4), 125 % RDF + FYM+ microbial inoculants (MI) (T5), 100 % RDF + FYM+MI (T6), 75% RDF + FYM+MI (T7) and 50 % RDF +FYM+MI (T8), all treatments were replicated thrice. The FYM was applied @ 2 t acre-1. The experimental results revealed that application of 125% and 100 % RDF along with FYM and microbial inoculants increased significantly nodule number, nodule weight per plant and number of pods per plant, thereby increased grain yield of chickpea significantly in comparison to farmers fertilizer practice (T1), sole application of 100 % RDF (T2) and 50 % reduction of RDF along with FYM and microbial inoculants (T8).

COMPARATIVE EVOLUTIONARY AND RECOMBINATION ANALYSIS OF CHICKPEA CHLOROTIC DWARF VIRUS (CPCDV) INFECTING MALVACEOUS AND FABACEOUS PLANTS

The Chickpea Chlorotic Dwarf Virus (CpCDV) has proved very much devastating not only for chickpea crop but also for lentils, cotton and papaya. In recent past years, this mastrevirus put a sublime pressure on hosts and reduced yield up to 95%. This virus is most prevalence in dry regions and equally important pathogen in other parts of the world especially in America and Europe. This capability is due to rapid changes in DNA. Vector species also play important role in spread of this virus. Here evolutionary study of 20 genomes was done. All genomes obtained from cotton and lentil crop. Genomes obtained from lentil crop are ancestors and rest are offsprings. According to our finding, CpCDV is very important pathogen not only for Fabaceae family but also for Malvaceae family.

COMPARATIVE GENOMIC, MIXING AND EVOLUTIONARY ANALYSIS OF CHICKPEA CHLOROTIC DWARF VIRUS (CPCDV) INFECTING FOOD CROPS AND WILD HOST PLANTS

The Chickpea Chlorotic Dwarf Virus (CpCDV) has proved very much devastating not only for chickpea crop but also for lentils, cotton, papaya and other wild hosts. In recent past years, this mastrevirus put a sublime pressure on hosts and reduced yield up to 95%. This virus is most prevalence in dry regions and equally important pathogen in other parts of the world especially in America and Europe. This capability is due to rapid changes in DNA. Vector species also play important role in spread of this virus. Here evolutionary study of 244 genomes was done. All genomes obtained from food, fiber and wild plants. Genomes obtained from wild plants are ancestors and rest are offsprings. According to our finding, CpCDV is very important pathogen not only for Fabaceae family but also for Malvaceae, Solanaceae, Cucurbitaceae and many more.

COMPARATIVE EVOLUTIONARY ANALYSIS OF CHICKPEA CHLOROTIC DWARF VIRUS (CPCDV) INFECTING COTTON AND OTHER HOST PLANTS

The Chickpea Chlorotic Dwarf Virus (CpCDV) has proved very much devastating not only for chickpea crop but also for lentils, cotton and papaya. In recent past years, this mastrevirus put a sublime pressure on hosts and reduced yield up to 95%. This virus is most prevalence in dry regions and equally important pathogen in other parts of the world especially in America and Europe. This capability is due to rapid changes in DNA. Vector species also play important role in spread of this virus. Here evolutionary study of 27 genomes was done. All genomes obtained from tomato crop are ancestors and rest are offsprings. According to our finding, CpCDV is very important pathogen not only for Fabaceae family but also for Malvaceae, Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae family.

COMPARATIVE EVOLUTIONARY STUDY OF CHICKPEA CHLOROTIC DWARF VIRUS (CPCDV) INFECTING COTTON AND CHICKPEA

The Chickpea Chlorotic Dwarf Virus (CpCDV) has proved very much devastating not only for chickpea crop but also for lentils, cotton and papaya. In recent past years, this mastrevirus put a sublime pressure on hosts and reduced yield up to 95%. This virus is most prevalence in dry regions and equally important pathogen in other parts of the world especially in America and Europe. This capability is due to rapid changes in DNA. Vector species also play important role in spread of this virus. Here evolutionary study of 53 genomes was done. All genomes obtained from cotton crops are ancestors and rest are offsprings. According to our finding, CpCDV is very important pathogen not only for Fabaceae family but also for Malvaceae family.

EFFECT OF HERBICIDES AND BIOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS ON GROWTH PROCESSES AND GRAIN PRODUCTIVITY OF NUTU

Chickpeas are a high-tech legume crop, so the improvement of scientifically sound technology of chickpea cultivation is a priority among agricultural producers. The article presents the results of the study of the effect of soil herbicides, the microbial preparation Rhizobophyte and the biofungicide preparation Biopolicide on the growth, development and productivity of chickpea plants. There is a clear dependence and positive effect of microbial preparations on the height of chickpea plants, grain yield of chickpea varieties Triumph and Rosanna when used in combination with herbicides. When combined before sowing chickpea seeds with the microbial drug Rhizobophyte (1,0 l/t) and biofungicide Biopolicide (100 ml/t) and application of this background soil herbicide Frontier Optima, 72% k.e., at the rate of 1,2 l/ha contribute to the control of weeds in chickpea crops, intensive growth and development of cultivated plants in height, a significant increase in the yield of chickpea seeds. In particular, the height of the plants of chickpea variety Rosanna in the phase of full flowering on average over the years of research was within 59.4 cm, and the increase before control was 23,6 cm. The number of beans formed per plant was within 19,41 pieces. The yield of chickpeas of Rosanna variety in these areas was within 2,28 t/ha, the increase before control was 1,74 t/ha or 322%. Thus, the effectiveness of the basic physiological and biochemical processes of the phases of growth and development of chickpea plants depends on a number of elements: agronomic, seed inoculation, the use of chemical and biological pesticides. The yield of chickpea seeds depends on the control of weeds in its crops, in particular, the application of the soil herbicide Frontier Optima, 72% of the active ingredient, at the consumption rate of 1.2 l/ha, as well as the complex pre-sowing treatment of chickpea seeds with the biological preparation Rhizobophyt, 1.0 l/t + biofungicidal drug Biopolicid, 100 ml/t. These measures contribute to the yield of Rosanna chickpea seeds at the level of 2.28 t/ha.

An Evaluation of the Agrometeorological Heat Indices for Different Dates of Sowing and Varieties of Chickpeas

A field experiment was conducted at the farmer area of “JOBNER, Jaipur” during rabi season 2020-21. The treatments consist of three growing dates viz. 25th October, 10th November, 25th November and three varieties of Chickpea viz. RGS 973 (Abha), CSJD-884 (Akash), RSG-991 (Arpana) were laid out in factorial randomized block design with three replication. The study revealed that 25th October dated chickpea crop performed better than rest two dates of sowing. In case of meteorological heat unit the second date of sowing I.e. 10th November out performed the rest two dates of sowing.

Chickpeas’ Tolerance of Drought and Heat: Current Knowledge and Next Steps

The global increase in temperature and associated meteorological disruptions, such as the earlier onset of high temperatures and disruptions in precipitation, are becoming severely limiting factors in crop cultivation. Chickpea, as a cool season crop, is under the direct influence of heat and drought stress that is not only affecting this crop in its podding stage but, with current climate trends, the drought and heat are now also affecting earlier stages, such as flowering. The deteriorating effects of heat and droughts include reduced flowering, abortion of flowers and absence of podding; thus, this is severely affecting crop yield. Further research has been conducted to identify the genes correlated to higher stress tolerance and to utilize them in developing more tolerant varieties. Different alleviation approaches have been also tested and it has been determined that some positive effects can be seen in supplementation with Zn through melioration of water relations, seed priming and some transgenic and genome editing approaches. Breeding strategies for future chickpea varieties have been focused on the identification of varieties with more tolerant traits for an improved yield under stressed conditions. In this review, we have reviewed recent strategies and biotechnological approaches that have been used with chickpea crops to address the two major abiotic stresses (heat and drought) linked to future climate change.

Effect of Phosphorus, Zinc and Rhizobium on Productivity and Profitability of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pardesh

Field experiments were conducted to study the Effect of phosphorus, zinc and rhizobium on yield and profibility of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) during rabi season of 2020-21 and 2021-22 at students instructional farm, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. The treament consists of three levels of phosphorus (0, 30 and 60 kg ha-1), three levels of zinc (0,2.5, 5.0 kg ha-1) and two levels of rhizobium inoculation (with and without rhizobium) totally eighteen treatment combinations. The experiment was laid out in Factorial randomized block design with three replications. N @ 20 kg ha-1 and K @ 20 kg ha-1 applied uniformly through urea and murate of potash respectively The experiment was laid out in Factorial randomized block design with three replications. Chickpea variety RVG-202 was grown with the recommended agronomic practices. Results of the experiment reflected that yield of chickpea crop increased with the use of phosphorus, zinc and rhizobium inoculation. Maximum grain yield 20.89 kg ha-1, stover yield 25.26 kg ha-1, biological yield 46.15 kg ha-1 and harvest index 45.27% were recorded under T18 (60 kg P+5 kg Zn ha-1 rhizobium innoculation) over control during second year. But, significantly increased T17 (60 kg P+2.5 kg Zn ha-1+ rhizobium innoculation) during both years (2020-21 and 2021-22). The maximum cost of cultivation (₹ 36615.23), gross return (₹ 115380), net return (₹ 78764.77) and B:C ratio (2.15) were recorded under T18 (60 kg P+5 kg Zn ha-1 rhizobium innoculation). The present study showed that combined application of phosphorus and zinc with rhizobium inoculation along with recommended nitrogen and potassium could be an effective option for enhancing chickpea yield component, yield and economic return.

Agrophysical, water and physical factors and weather conditions determining the yield of barley grain on dark chestnut soil of the Trans-Volga region

The article presents an analysis of the effectiveness of mineral fertilizers in arid conditions of the Saratov Left Bank. Conducted studies on the mineral fertilization on crops: winter wheat, winter rye, chickpea and sunflower showed that the application of ammonium nitrate before sowing in doses of 110–130 kg/ha in physical weight increases the yield of winter wheat by 0.13 t/ha, or by 14.7%; winter rye – by 0.33 t/ha, or by 19.2%; chickpea - by 0.08 t/ha, or 14.2%, sunflower - by 0.08 t/ha, or 14.7%. It is noted that the efficiency of mineral fertilizers increases in more favorable weather conditions. The calculation of economic efficiency showed that the costs of fertilizing pay off, additional profit in the cultivation of winter wheat amounted to 2937.5 rubles/ha, winter rye - 4327.5 rubles/ha, for chickpea crops - 3106.5 rubles/ha, sunflower - 3115.0 rubles/ha.

Biofficacy of Different Insecticides against Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in Chickpea Crop

The present investigation was carried out at Central Research Farm, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, U.P. during Rabi, 2021- 2022. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight treatments and 3. replications. The insecticides like Emamectin benzoate 5 SG(Treta) dose @ 0.4gm/Litre, Spinosad 45% SC (Tracer) dose @0.5ml/Litre, Neem oil 0.2% (Neem Aura) dose @2ml/Litre, Karanj oil 0.2% (RV Essential Karanj Oil) dose @2ml/litre, Chlorantriniliprole 18.5 SC (Coragen) dose @0.5ml/Litre, Flubendamide 480SC (Fame) dose @0.4ml/Litre, Profenophos 50 EC (Celcron) dose @2ml/Litre were applied. The mean larval population per plant was recorded one day before and 3, 7 and 14 days after each spray. Among insecticidal treratments the lowest larval population of Helicoverpa armigera on chickpea was recorded in spinosad 45SC@0.5ml/L followed by Flubendiamide 480 SC@0.4ml/L, Emamectin Benzoate 5SG@ 0.4gm/L, chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC@0.5ml/L and profenophos 50EC@2ml/L. The next effective are botanicals namely., neem oil 0.2%@2ml/L and karanj oil 0.2%@2ml/L was found to be least effective but comparatively superior over the control. The highest yield (24.3 q/ha) was also obtained with application of recorded in spinosad 45SC @ (0.5ml/L) while maximum C:B (1:4.76) was achieved with spray of Flubendiamide 480SC @0.4ml/L.

Effect of Seed Rate and Seed Spacings on Yield Attributes of Chickpea

Background: Chickpea is a cool season legume crop and is grown in several countries worldwide as a food source. Seed is the main edible part of the plant and is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates and minerals especially for the vegetarian population. The current study aimed to study the effect of seed rate and seed spacing on yield attributes of chickpea. Methods: The research was carried out at Research Farm, Department of Agriculture, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur, Ambala during Rabi season in 2020-2021. The experiment was laid out in split plot design (SPD), with three replication and 9 treatments with two conditions i.e. three different seed rate (60, 75 and 90 kg/ha) and seed rate were design in main plot, where as in sub-plot three spacing (20, 30 and 40 cm) were tested. Result: The result revealed that seed rate of 75 kg/ha with row spacing of 30 cm in chickpea crop recorded maximum seed index (21.70 g), seed yield (23.26 q/ha), straw yield (26 q/ha), biological yield (49.16 q/ha) and harvest index (47%). The maximum number of pods per plant (107.63) and seeds per pod (2.13) were observed when the seed rate of 60 kg/ha and row spacing of 40 cm was used.

Effect of Combined Application of Herbicides on Weed Flora, Yield Attributes, Yield and Profitability of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) commonly known as gram or Bengal gram belongs to the family Leguminaceae (Fabaceae). It's one of the most important rabi season pulse crops grown in India for economic importance and to improve soil fertility. The productivity of chickpea is low despite of having high-yielding varieties and new agronomic practices. One of the causes of poor productivity is the infestation of weeds in the field of chickpea. It is a poor competitor to weeds because of its slow growth rate and limited leaf area development at early stages. To overcome this, a field experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2021-22 at the Agronomy Research Farm of the Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (UP). Replicated thrice set of eleven treatments (T1) Pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i./ha PE,(T2) Imazethapyr 10% SL @ 0.06 kg a.i./ha PoE,(T3) Clodinafop propargyl 15 WP @ 0.06 kg a.i./ha PoE, (T4) Propaquizafop 10 EC @ 0.075 kg a.i./ha PoE,(T5) Quizalfop ethyl 5 EC @ 40 g a.i./ha PoE, (T6) Pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i./ha PE followed by (Fb) Imazethapyr 10% SL @ 0.06 kg a.i./ha PoE, (T7) Pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i./ha PE fb by Propaquizafop 10 EC @ 0.075 kg a.i./ha PoE, (T8) Pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i./ha PE fb by Clodinafop propargyl 15 WP @ 0.06 kg a.i./ha PoE, (T9) Pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1.0 kg a.i./ha pE fb by Quizalfop ethyl 5 EC @ 40 g a.i./ha PoE, (T10) Weed free and (T11) Weedy check, was laid out in randomized block design. Weed management was done as per treatment. Other crop management practices were followed as per the recommendation of the area. Pendimethalin @1.0 kg a.i./ha PE fb Clodinafop propargyl 15 WP @ 0.06 kg a.i./ha as PoE during the experiment recorded significantly less weed density, weed dry matter, and higher weed control efficiency, yield attributes (number of pods/plant, number of seeds/pod and test weight), yield (grain yield, stover yield, biological yield, and harvest yield). Economically it recorded higher gross returns, the net return, and B:C ratio was noted and proved to be more remunerative as compared to other herbicide applications used in chickpea crop.