Vol. 10, Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
Baratam Santosh Kumar, Rajesh Singh and AC Singh

Abstract:
A field experiment was carried out during Rabi season of 2020 – 21 at crop research farm of SHUATS, Prayagraj to study about the Influence of methods of sowing and seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) extract on growth and yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The experiment was laid out in randomized block design by keeping three sowing methods, i.e. S1 - Broadcasting, S2 – Line sowing and S3 – System of Wheat Intensification and Seaweed extract (Kappaphycus alvarezii) and which was replicated three times. Results revealed with the treatment of Line sowing +7.5% K sap recorded significantly higher in grain yield (3.57 t/ha) and stover yield (5.07 t/ha). Results revealed with the treatment of SWI + 7.5% K sap number of tillers per plant (9.80), number of effective tillers per plant (9.53), number of grains per spike (56.33), test weight (36.99 g), and harvest index (41.48%). However, net returns (76624.00 INR/ ha) and B:C ratio (2.51) was also obtained with the application of Line sowing +7.5% K sap. Therefore authors concluded that s Line sowing +7.5% K sap can produce more grains and will be economically effective.