Effect of nitrogen on growth and fodder yield of barley (Hordeurn vulgare) varieties under rainfed condition

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out sown on 15 October, in rows at a distance of during tlie winter (rabi) seasoil of 1988-89 20 cm using 100 kg seedha. A basal dose of at Palampur, under rainfed conditions, to 30 kg P,O,/ha and half of the nitrogen as per study the effect of 4 nitrogen levels (0, 20, treatments were applied at sowing. The 40 and 60 kg Nlha) on the growth and fodder crude-protein content was analysed by using yield of 3 varieties (Karan 2, Karan 92 micro-kjeldahls, method. and Dolanl). of barley (Hordeuln viilgare L. Barley varieties differed significantly in sensu lato).. The soil of the experimental their plant height, plantslm row length, green field was silty cL%y loam in texture, acidic in and dry-fodder and crude-protein yields reaction (pH 5.7) and medium in available (Table 1). Among different varieties of nitrogen (334 kg Nllla), phosphorus (12.2 kg barley, Dolam gave significantly higher Plha) and potassium (138.5 kgha). The green- aid dry-fodder and crude-protein experiment was laid out in randomized block yields than Karan 92 and Karan 2. The design w.ith 4 replications. The seed was higher fodder yield in Dolma may be