Effect of fertility levels and plant population on leaf area, productivity and quality of pearlmillet hybrids ( Pennisetum glaucum L.) under dryland condition.

摘要

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2011 and 2012 to find out suitable spacing for pearlmillet hybrids along with N, P and K levels so as to increase the quality and productivity of pearl millet. The experiment was laid out in split plot design allocating combinations of two hybrids and three fertility levels in main plots and three plant densities in sub plots with three replications. Highest pooled grain yield was recorded by Ankur 068. Sowing pearlmillet at 40*15 cm spacing produced highest pooled grain and stover yield. Application of N 120P 60K 60 kg ha -1 resulted maximum pooled grain and stover yield. Ankur 068 had significantly higher protein content and protein harvest over Super sony. Wider spacing of 40*20 cm had higher protein content but 40*15 cm resulted into higher protein yield. Protein content and protein yield was found higher when pearl millet was fertilized with N 120P 60K 60 kg ha -1.