Middle Gujarat Conditions Research Articles

Effect of hydrogel on growth and yield of summer groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) under middle Gujarat condition

Effect of hydrogel on growth and yield of summer groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) under middle Gujarat condition

Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality parameter of wheat (Triticum aestivum): Summer green gram (Vigna radiata L.) cropping sequence in middle Gujarat condition

Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality parameter of wheat (Triticum aestivum): Summer green gram (Vigna radiata L.) cropping sequence in middle Gujarat condition

Response of Direct Seeded Rice to Iron and Zinc Fertilization Strategies under Middle Gujarat Conditions

Direct seeded rice (DSR) cultivation has received considerable attention due to its economic and labor-saving benefits. However, inadequate nutrient availability, particularly micronutrients, remains a significant constraint in achieving optimal crop growth and yield in direct seeded rice system. This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of iron and zinc fertilization on yield, productivity and nutritional quality of direct seeded rice. This experiment was conducted at Experimental Farm, Regional Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, during kharif season of the year 2022 with twelve treatments of iron and zinc fertilization strategies viz. nutripriming, foliar application and soil drenching which were replicated thrice in randomized block design (RBD). In the treatments of nutripriming, seed were soaked in 0.5% solutions of iron sulphate and zinc sulphate individually and also in combination for 12 hrs. In other treatments, solutions of 0.5% concentration of iron sulphate and zinc sulphate were applied through foliar application at 30 and 50 DAS and soil drenching. Soil drenching was done by adding nutrient solutions (0.5% of iron sulphate and zinc sulphate each) directly on the rice sown lines of the plots. Findings demonstrate that targeted application of micronutrients (Fe and Zn) significantly enhanced the DSR performance in form of growth parameters, yield attributes, yield and nutrient content of grain and straw. Among all the treatments, (T5) nutripriming of direct seeded rice with 0.5% iron sulphate plus 0.5% zinc sulphate for 12 hours before sowing along with recommended dose of fertilizers has been found best in terms of plant height, panicles per m2, yield and Fe and Zn content in seed and straw of rice.

A study on nitrogen, phosphorus, and biofertilizer levels' effects on rabi green gram quality, yield, and growth, as well as their lasting effects on succeeding summer maize under middle Gujarat conditions

A study on nitrogen, phosphorus, and biofertilizer levels' effects on rabi green gram quality, yield, and growth, as well as their lasting effects on succeeding summer maize under middle Gujarat conditions

Economically optimum sulphur dose determination under middle Gujarat conditions for summer cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub) production

During the summer of 2020, on farm evaluation was carried out on the College Agronomy Farm of Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat. A significant effect of sulphur fertilizer was observed in raising crop yields of cluster bean. The ideal sulphur dose for maximizing yield and making a profit over fertilizer cost was obtained using a quadratic model of the connection between cluster bean seed yield and the sulphur dose applied. Using information from field trials conducted in 2020, the ideal sulphur dose in cluster bean cultivation under middle Gujarat conditions was determined. For cluster bean, the economically ideal sulphur dose was discovered to be 43.63 kg/ha under middle Gujarat conditions in 2020. When sulphur was over-fertilized for maximum production, the seed yield was nearly identical, even at the physical and economic optimum dose of sulphur, resulting in a 1.55 kg/ha reduction in sulphur use.

Influence of irrigation scheduling and nitrogen management on growth and yield of transplanted summer pearl millet in middle Gujarat conditions

Influence of irrigation scheduling and nitrogen management on growth and yield of transplanted summer pearl millet in middle Gujarat conditions

Effect of Integrated Nitrogen Management Treatments on Growth Yield and Economics of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill

Soybean, being an important pulse as well as oil seed needs special mention to overcome crisis in edible oil production in the country. It is also called as “Gold of soil”. An experiment was conducted at College of Agronomy Farm, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat) during kharif (Soybean) and rabi (Amaranthus) season of the years 2019-20 and 2020-21. An agronomical investigation entitles effect of integrated nitrogen management in soybean and their residual effect on grain amaranthus under irrigated condition. The experiment soil was medium in organic carbon (0.40%), available phosphorus (36.20 kg/ha) and available potassium (209 kg/ha) with soil pH (8.15). There were ten integrated nutrient management treatments arranged in Randomized block design with four replications. Integrated used of the organic and inorganic sources of plant nutrients on growth and yield attributes is very crucial for the assurance of food securities. Different observation on the crop parameters were carried out during course of investigation. Integrated nitrogen managements did not exert any significant response on plant population recorded at 20 DAS and at harvest and plant height at 30 DAS. All growth and yield parameters viz., plant height at 60 DAS, plant height at harvest, number of branches/plant, root nodules/plant, dry weight of root nodules, seed yield and straw yield were recorded significantly higher with the application of 50% RDN through vermicompost + 50% RDN through inorganic fertilizer (T3) sustainable agricultural productivity might be due to achieved through wise used of integrated nutrient management. At present soybean is one of the most important economical crops and having good nutritional response on healthy diet and information of same cropping sequence was not available for farming community so planned study on the application of organic sources of nutrients viz., vermicompost, FYM, bio-fertilizers (Rhizobium + PSB) under middle Gujarat conditions.

Optimization of NPK for curd yield in broccoli (Brassica oleracea) under middle Gujarat condition

The experiment was conducted to optimise doses of NPK for curd yield in broccoli during rabi 2018–19, 201920 and 2020–21. There were 3 factors i.e. nitrogen @ 100, 150 and 200 kg/ha, phosphorus and potash each @ 50 & 75 kg/ha comprising 12 treatments. Significant increase was found in plant height, plant spread, number of leaves/plant, stem diameter, leaf length, curd weight, curd length, curd diameter, yield/plot, curd yield. The decrease in days to 50% in curd formation and days to final harvest were recorded with different levels of NPK doses. Growth and yield attributes were maximum with 200:75:50 NPK kg/ha which was at par with 150:75:50 NPK kg/ha.

Evaluation of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) genotypes for growth and yield in middle Gujarat condition

An experiment was conducted for evaluation of eight different guava genotypes for growth, yield and yield attributes for their suitability under Middle Gujarat conditions. The collected eight different guava cultivars viz., AGRS 1, AGRS 2, AGRS 3, AGRS 4, AGRS 5, AGRS 6, AGRS 7, AGRS 8 and two checks Dholka and Lalit were showed wide range of variation with respect to plant growth, yield and yield attributes of fruit at sub tropics of middle Gujarat conditions. Results of three year study indicated that the red flesh genotype AGRS 8 (35.85 kg/plant) produced higher fruit yield followed by AGRS 4 (32.23 kg/tree). This genotype has lower incidence of fruit fly damage as compared to the checks Lalit and Dholka. The genotype AGRS 8 (Lal Bahadur) is out yielder and suitable for cultivation under middle Gujarat condition. The genotype respond well to mrig-bahar (Jun-July flowering time) to get maximum yeild.

Nutritional characterization of guava (Psidium guajava L.) under middle gujarat condition

Nutritional characterization of guava (Psidium guajava L.) under middle gujarat condition

Pre and post - emergence herbicides with cultural practices on weed management in soybean - pigeonpea intercropping system under middle Gujarat conditions

To study the “pre and post-emergence herbicides with cultural practices on weed management in soybean-pigeonpea intercropping system under middle Gujarat condition”, an experiment was conducted at Agriculture Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Derol, Dist: panchmahal, Gujarat, India during kharif seasons of the years 2017-18 and 2018-19. Ten treatments for weed management were studied in randomized block design with four replications. Result of field experimentation, it seems quite logical that potential production, profit and economic weed management can be achieved in soybean - pigeonpea intercropping system by interculturing + hand weeding at 20 & 40 DAS or post-emergence application of imazamox 35% + imazethapyr 35% (Pre mix)70 g ha-1PoE fb interculturing + hand weeding at 30 DAS.

Influence of intercropping system and integrated nitrogen management in maize (popcorn) (Zea mays everta L.) - chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) intercropping under middle Gujarat conditions

A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy Farm, Anand Agricultural University, Anand to find out influence of intercropping system and integrated nitrogen management in maize (popcorn) (Zea mays everta L.) - chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) intercropping during rabi season of 2017-18 and 2018-19. There were sixteen treatment combinations comprised of four intercropping systems viz., S1: maize sole, S2: chickpea sole S3: maize - chickpea 1:1 and S4: maize - chickpea 2:2 placed as main plot treatments and four integrated nitrogen management viz., N1: 100 % RDN (Recommended Dose of Nitrogen), N2: 75 % RDN + 25 % vermicompost N3: 75 % RDN + 25 % FYM and N4 : 50 % RDN + 25 % vermicompost + 25 % FYM set as sub plot treatments in split plot design with four replications. The soil of experimental plot was loamy sand in texture. The soil was low in available nitrogen and medium in available phosphorous and in potash. Results revealed that maize crop intercropped with chickpea with 1:1 ratio recorded significantly higher cob length, cob girth, weight of cob, number of grains/cob, grain yield and stover yield of maize, and significantly higher plant height, number of nodules/plant, number of pods /plant, seed yield, dry fodder yield and harvest index of chickpea and higher maize equivalent yield. Integrated nitrogen management had remarkable impact on growth parameters, yield attributes and yield of maize - chickpea intercropping and significantly higher plant height, cob length, cob girth, weight of cob, number of grains /cob, grain yield, stover yield, protein content of maize, and number of nodules/plant, number of pods/plant, seed yield and haulm yield, harvest index, protein content of chickpea as well as maize equivalent yield were obtained with the crops fertilized with 50 % RDN + 25 % vermicompost + 25 % FYM.

Nutrient management through organic source in grain ameranthus (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.) under middle Gujarat condition

The field experiment experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Station for Irrigated crops, Anand Agricultural University, Thasra, Dist.: Kheda, Gujarat to study Nutrient management through organic source in grain ameranthus (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.) under middle Gujarat condition. The field trial was laid out in Random Block Design with ten treatments viz., RDF (25-12.5-0 NPK kg/ha) (T1), FYM 4.0 t/ ha (T2), Vermicompost 1.0 t /ha (T3), Castor cake 0.5 t/ha (T4), Bio NP (Azatobactor & PSB Combiproduct 1 L/ha) (T5), FYM 2.0 t/ ha + Bio NP (Azatobactor & PSB Combiproduct 1 L/ha) (T6), Vermicompost @ 0.5 t /ha + Bio NP (Azatobactor & PSB Combiproduct 1 L/ha) (T7), Castor cake 0.25 t/ha + Bio NP (Azatobactor & PSB Combiproduct 1 L/ha) (T8), FYM @ 2.0 t/ ha + Vermicompost 0.5 t /ha (T9) and FYM 2.0 t/ ha + Castor cake 0.25 t/ha (T10). Treatment T2 (FYM 4.0 t/ha) recorded significantly higher grain yield (1890 kg/ha) but was at par with treatment T3 (Vermicompost 1.0 t /ha) than rest of the treatments. The economics of various treatments showed that treatment T2 (FYM 4.0 t/ha) gave the highest net return of Rs 47701 per hectare with CBR 2.71.

Effect of different organic manure on growth, yield and quality of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) under Middle Gujarat condition

Effect of different organic manure on growth, yield and quality of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) under Middle Gujarat condition

Impact of meteorological factors on population of major insect pests in tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. under middle Gujarat condition

Investigation on major insect pests in tomato was carried out at Agronomy Farm, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during rabi seasons of 2012-13 and 2013-14. Whitefly population was noticed from 39th standard meteorological week (SMW) with maximum population in 45th SMW (2.72 whiteflies/ 3 compound leaves). Aphid population was noticed from 42nd SMW with highest peak in 52nd SMW (0.98). Maximum larval population of leaf miner was observed in 48th SMW with number of larva 0.86 per 3 compound leaves. The activity of Helicoverpa armigera commenced from 39th SMW with larval population in the range of 0.12 to 1.86 per 3 twigs. Correlation study was carried out to find out impact of abiotic factors on the activity of insect pests. Wind speed on whitefly, H. armigera, leaf miner, spider; maximum temperature on aphid and spider; evening relative humidity on whitefly, aphid, leaf miner and evaporation on aphid were key abiotic factors influencing significantly on the fluctuation of the pests.

Effect of Time of Sowing, Row Spacing and Variety on Summer Cluster Bean (Cymopsis tetragonoloba (L.)Taub.) Under Middle Gujarat Conditions

Effect of Time of Sowing, Row Spacing and Variety on Summer Cluster Bean (Cymopsis tetragonoloba (L.)Taub.) Under Middle Gujarat Conditions

Response of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) to different sowing dates and seed rates under middle Gujarat conditions

A field experiment was conducted at College Agronomy Farm, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat) to study the response of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) to different sowing dates and seed rates under middle Gujarat conditions during rabi season of the year 2013–14 in loamy sand soil, low in organic carbon and available nitrogen, medium in available phosphorus and high in available potash with pH of 7.58 and EC of 0.23 dS/m at 0–15 cm soil depth. The experiment was laid out under split plot design with four replications with 16 treatment combinations consisting of four sowing dates i. e. 20th October (D1), 30th October (D2), 10th November (D3) and 20th November (D4) allotted to main plot and four levels of seed rates i. e. 6 kg/ha (S1), 8 kg/ha (S2), 10 kg/ha (S3) and 12 kg/ha (S4) were allotted to sub-plot. Results revealed that higher seed (555 kg/ha) and straw (3380 kg/ha) yield as well as maximum net realization (Rs. 43483/ha) and BCR (1: 3.55) could be obtained when linseed was sown on 30th October, keeping seed rate of 12 kg/ha.

Evaluation of Physiological Parameters in Papaya Genotypes under Middle Gujarat Conditions

Evaluation of Physiological Parameters in Papaya Genotypes under Middle Gujarat Conditions

The Determination of Economically Optimum Sulfur Dose in Kharif Sesame Production under Middle Gujarat Conditions

The Determination of Economically Optimum Sulfur Dose in <i>Kharif</i> Sesame Production under Middle Gujarat Conditions

Role of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth Attributes, Yield Attributes and Seed Yield of Rabi Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) in Middle Gujarat Condition

Role of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth Attributes, Yield Attributes and Seed Yield of Rabi Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) in Middle Gujarat Condition