Pradeep Kumar Rana, Pawan Sirotia, U.S. Mishra, Baijnath Yadav* and
Abhilesh pratap singh
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot,
Satna- 485 780 (M.P.)
Received-05.12.2019, Revised-27.12.2019
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during the winter seasons of 2013-14 and 2014-15 in Chitrakoot – Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India, to study the effects of 5 sulphur levels (0, 15,30,45 and 60 kg S ha-1) and 4 zinc levels (0, 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 kg Zn ha-1) on rainfed Indian mustard (cv. Pusa Tarak). Progressive increase in P and Zn levels increased the yield attributes and seed yield, but the increase in seed yield was significant only up to 45 kg S ha-1 and 5.0 kg Zn ha-1. Seed yield increased significantly up to 45 kg S ha-1 and 5.0 kg Zn ha-1 application. Significantly higher seed yield (1685.2 kg ha-1) was recorded with 45 kg S x 7.5 kg Zn ha‑1 followed by 60 kg S x 7.5 kg Zn, 30 kg S x 5.0 kg Zn and 45 kg S x 5.0 kg Zn1 and these treatments combination were comparable from each other. Oil and protein content also increased up to 30 kg S and 5 kg Zn ha-1.
Keywords: Mustard, Quality, Seed yield, Sulphur, Zinc
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