Response of Indian mustard (Brassicajuncea) to irrigation and fertilization with various sources and levels of sulphur
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v47i3.3182Keywords:
Sulphur sources and levels, Single lndian mustard, superphosphate, Gypsum, yield, Net incomeAbstract
A field investigation was carried out with lndian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. Cosson] cv. RH 30 during the winter season of 1995 96 and 1996 97 with 2 irrigation treatments and 2 sources (gypsum and single superphosphate) and 3 levels (0, 30 and 60 kg Stha) of fertilizer S. Irrigation applied at branching, flowering and grain filling stages significantly increased seed yield of lndian mustard over that at pre flowering, pod formation and grain filling stages. Gypsum proved to be better source of S than single superphosphate, as the former gave significantly higher seed yield and net profit. Increase in the S levels significantly improved growth, yield attributes, seed yield and oil content of lndian mustard. The highest seed yield, oil content and net returns were obtained with 60 kg Stha.References
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