Performance of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) varieties to varying seed rates under utera system of cultivation in North West Himalayas
PERFORMANCE OF LINSEED VARIETIES TO VARYING SEED RATES UNDER UTERA CULTIVARS
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PANKAJ CHOPRA
College of Agriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, Himachal Pradesh
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D BADIYALA
College of Agriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, Himachal Pradesh
Keywords:
Linseed, Seed rate, Utera, Varieties, YieldAbstract
A field experiment was conducted to study the influence of varieties ('Bhagsu', 'Surbhi' and 'Baner') and seed rates (40, 50 and 60 kg/ha) on linseed production under utera condition at experimental farm of Oilseed Section, CSK HPKV, Palampur. Variety, 'Bhagsu' being at par with 'Baner' hasrecorded significantly higher yield attributes and seed yield of linseed (565 and 566 kg/ha, respectively). Sowing using seed rate of 60 kg/ha was proved to be significantly best for recording significantly highest plant stand, growth, yield attributes and yield of linseed (643 kg/ha). Interaction of varieties and seed rate wassignificant on seed yield and plant population. 'Bhagsu' and 'Baner' when sown with seed rate of 60 kg/ha found to be best for recording significantly higher seed yield of linseed (94.0 and 92.3%, respectively over the most inferior combination).
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