Effect of varieties and nitrogen fertilization on fodder pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum) in north western Rajasthan

Authors

  • S.N. MEENA
  • K.K. JAIN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v58i2.4185

Keywords:

Crude protein, Cultivars, Green and dry fodder yields, Nitrogen, Pearlmillet

Abstract

A field experiment carried out at Bikaner during the kharif season of 2007 revealed that pearlmillet {Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Emend. Stutz} cv. Rajasthan Bajra Chari-2 is superior in varieties in plant height, dry matter, tillers/plant, crude protein, green and dry fodder yields, net returns and B:C ratio as compared to other varieties. Similarly, application of nitrogen up to 120 kg/ha significantly enhanced the plant height, dry matter, tillers/plant, crude protein, green and dry fodder yields net returns and B:C ratio.

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Published

2001-10-10

Issue

Vol. 58 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Research Paper

How to Cite

S.N. MEENA, & K.K. JAIN. (2001). Effect of varieties and nitrogen fertilization on fodder pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum) in north western Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 58(2), 262-263. https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v58i2.4185