Assessment of Biomass Production of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. at Different Shade Levels

摘要

The study was conducted to assess the yield of Mucuna pruriens under four different shade levels viz., T_1 -0% (open), T_2-25%, T_3-50% and T_4-75%. The significant variation existed among treatments with highest leaf biomass of 714.66 g in T, followed by T_2 (580.66 g), T_3 (393.66 g) and T_4 (283.38 g). Number of leaf production, twig biomass and seed yield followed the same pattern which was directly proportional to intensity of light. Root yield was more in 75% shaded condition. Maximum total biomass per plant was produced in T_1 (3597.66 g) followed by T_2 (2691.00 g), T_3 (1492.66 g) and T_4 (963.66 g).