Vol. 10, Issue 1 (2021)

Author(s):
Menson Keisham, Lydia Zimik, Bibek Laishram, Surajkumar Sharma Hajarimayum, Priyobarta Singh Khumukcham, Sanatomba Yambem and Zui Kadiphiubou Newmai

Abstract:
A field experiment was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Bishnupur, Utlou, Manipur to study the effect of varieties and spacing on growth, yield and yield attributes of Soya bean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill]. The results revealed that the growth attributes increased with higher planting space i.e. (45 cm x 15 cm) for all the growth stages. The variety JS-335 was found most effective compare to other varieties. The treatment V₁S₃ with variety JS - 335 and spacing 45 cm x 15 cm recorded maximum plant height, number of branches, for all the growth stages i.e. at 30, 45, 60 DAS and at maturity. The different planting spaces and varieties significantly enhanced the yield and yield attributes of soya bean. The treatment V₁S₃ with variety JS- 335 and spacing of 45 cm x 15 cm gave the maximum grain yield (1822.66 kg/ha), stover yield (2528.33 kg/ha) and followed by treatment V₁S₂ (JS - 335 + 45 cm x10 cm). The highest gross return (₹ 91133), net return (₹ 55489) and benefit-cost ratio (2.55) were obtained from the treatment V₁S₃.