On-farm studies on agri-horticulture with citrus (Citrus species)

Abstract

For successful exploitation of the interspaces of citrus species, treatment combinations comprising 3 citrus species (Citrus aurantifolia, C. sinensis and C. reticulata) and 2 crop rotations (urdbean-wheat and urdbean-chickpea). C. sinensis registered significantly better growth (height, collar diameter and canopy) as compared to C. aurantifolia and C. reticulata under the influence of wheat crop. No significant differences in grain and straw yield of wheat were observed as influenced by the various citrus species. On an average, highest grain and straw yields of wheat were recorded from the 1st row followed by lllrd and Vth row. Maximum production of wheat on an average was recorded during the establishment year of citrus species and production was affected in the subsequent years.