Evaluation of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Agro-climatic Zone of Prayagraj, India

A field experiment was conducted at Crop Research Farm, Naini Agriculture Institute, Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during Kharif, 2022 on sandy loamy soil. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design, replicated thrice, consisting of ten hybrids i.e., R-205, R-210, R-212, R-218, R-242, R-248, R-256, R-300, R-305, R-311. The field experiment result revealed that R-305 has significantly increased the growth parameters viz., Plant height (125.87 cm), Number of tillers (16.30), Plant dry weight (47.60 g/plant), Tillers/m2 (388.10), Panicle length (29.34 cm), Grain yield (6.95 t/ha) and Straw yield (12.80 t/ha). Maximum gross return (INR 200625/ha), net return (INR151579/ha), and highest B:C ratio (3.09) was also in recorded R-305

Agronomic Evaluation of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Hybrids under Agro- Climatic Conditions of Naini, Prayagraj

This research paper aims to evaluate the agronomic performance of twenty rice hybrid varieties under the specific agro-climatic conditions of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The study focuses on analyzing their growth and yield parameters using a randomized block design replicated thrice. The findings will provide valuable insights into the performance of rice hybrids and assist farmers in selecting suitable varieties for optimal productivity in the region. During Kharif season, of 2022 the field experiment was conducted at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj (U.P.). Based on the objectives taken maximum plant height (122.57 cm), number of tillers (15.07), plant dry weight (55.91 g/plant), panicle length (29.00 cm), filled grains (256.17), were recorded significantly higher in the hybrid R-504 as compared to other treatments though grain yield/hill (29.13 g) was recorded significantly higher in the hybrid R-410. This research paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of agronomic evaluation of rice hybrids. The study is intended to explore the advantages and challenges associated with rice hybrid varieties, with a focus on growth attributes, yield potential and other agronomic traits

Evaluation of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Hybrids under Agro- Climatic Conditions of Prayagraj, U.P, India: An Experimental Investigation

A field experiment was conducted at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) during Kharif, 2022. The soil of the experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), organic carbon (0.75%), available N (269.96 kg/ha), available P (33.10 kg/ha), and available K (336 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design, replicated thrice, consisting of twenty hybrids i.e., R-24, R-40, R-48, R-53, R-77, R-107, R-111, R-120, R-127, R-145, R-152, R-160, R-165, R-170, R-180, R-190, R-196, R-205, R-210, R-212. Based on the objective taken maximum plant height (121.44 cm), number of tillers (15.81), plant dry weight (57.01 g/plant), tillers/m2 (391.28), panicle length (29.28 cm), filled grains (247.04), grain yield/hill (29.13 g), seed yield (5.82 t/ha), stover yield (13.95 t/ha) and were recorded significantly higher in hybrid R-151

Agronomic Evaluation of Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes under Agro-climatic Conditions of Prayagraj, Uttarpradesh in Kharif-2022

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most versatile emerging crops having wider adaptability under varied agro-climatic conditions. Globally maize is Known as “Queen of cereals” because it has highest genetic yield potential among the cereals To find out the best Genotype among the maize hybrids, a field experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2022 at the experimental field of the Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The study was conducted to evaluate some agronomic characters of maize genotypes under “Agronomic Evaluation of Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes under agro-climatic conditions of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh in Kharif-2022". The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design which consisted of ten maize genotypes as treatments. The treatments were replicated three times. The result of the study indicates that among different maize Genotypes, M-410 produced significantly higher plant height (218.35 cm), number of leaves per plant (15.60), dry weight per plant (152.24g), cob length (19.26 cm), number of rows per cob(14.85), number of grains per row ( 37.03), seed yield (9.54 t/ha) and stover yield (21.62 t/ha). Based on the result obtained M-410 is most suitable, productive economical to be grown in the study area and therefore recommended as planting material in the agroecological zone

Evaluation of Rice (Oryza sativa) Hybrids under Agro-climatic Zones of Prayagraj, India

During Kharif, 2022 a field experiment was conducted at Crop Research Farm, Naini Agriculture Institute, Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. Soil was found to be sandy loamy soil. The experiment was designed in a randomized block of three replicates and ten treatments using the rice hybrid cultivars: R - 24, R - 40, R - 48, R - 52, R - 77, R - 107, R - 111, R - 120, R - 127, R - 145. The experimental results revealed that R - 48 has significantly increased the growth parameters viz., Plant height (111.25 cm), Number of tillers (14.50), Plant dry weight (38.43 g) and yield attributes as Number Tillers/m2 (338.65), Panicle length (29.60 cm), Grain yield (5.16 t/ha) and Straw yield (13.31 t/ha). Also maximum gross return (₹116264 /ha), net return (₹67218/ha), and benefit cost ratio (1.37). Therefore, the rice hybrid R-48 would be able recommended to farmers after further trails

Evaluation of Yield and Economics of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Hybrids under Agro-Climatic Conditions of Prayagraj, India

A field experiment was conducted at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) during Kharif, 2022. The soil of the experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), organic carbon (0.75%), available N (269.96 kg/ha), available P (33.10 kg/ha), and available K (336 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with 40 hybrids each replicated thrice. The highest plant height (130.14 cm), number of tillers (16.68), plant dry weight (58.85 g/plant), tillers/m2 (392.54), panicle length (28.41 cm), filled grains (252.45), grain yield/hill (28.63 g), test weight (25.63 g), and stover yield (12.77 t/ha) were recorded in hybrid R-190. Further, the gross returns (₹ 149730/ha) and net returns (₹ 100684.00/ha) and B: C ratio (2.05) were recorded in hybrid R-458

Effect of Liquid Organic Manure on Growth and Yield of Field Pea(Pisum sativum, Fabaceae)

The field experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2022 at the Crop Research Farm (CRF), Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (UP) to examine the effect of liquid  organic manure on growth and yield of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.). The finding showed that field pea growth characteristics steadily improved with the maximum application of Dasagavya (250 l/ha) + spraying. This treatment resulted in significantly higher plant height (97.14 cm), Maximum number of nodules (28.13), plant dry weight (33.18 g), number of pods/plant (22.18), number of seeds/pod (4.16), seed yield (2.04 t/ha), and harvest index (40.16%), but in Stover yield the Dasagavya (250 l/ha) + seed inoculation and Spraying treatment (4.27 t/ha) was significantly greater. It is concluded with this data that spraying of Dasagavya is the most remunerative, profitable and economically efficient

Influence of Cow Based Liquid Manures and Spraying Frequency on Growth and Yield of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) Under Natural Farming

A field experiment was conducted at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) during Kharif, 2022. The soil of the experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), organic carbon (0.75%), available N (269.96 kg/ha), available P (33.10 kg/ha), and available K (336 kg/ha). The treatments applied were of Panchagavya (3%), Jeevamrutha (500 lit/ha), cow urine (2500 lit/ha), and spraying schedule on every 7, 10 and 14 different days. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine treatments each replicated thrice. Based on the objectives taken maximum plant height (88.07 cm), number of total branches (5.02), number of nodules (40.87), plant dry matter accumulation (20.66 g/plant), number of pods/plant (25.67), number of seeds/pod (11.60), seed yield (1.65 t/ha), stover yield (3.89 t/ha), biological yield (5.54 t/ha) were recorded significantly higher in treatment combination of Panchagavya spraying interval at 10 days interval

Effect of Sulphur and Boron on Growth and Yield of Greengram (Vigna radiata L.)

A field experiment was conducted during Zaid season of 2021 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agriculture Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to evaluate the effect of different levels of sulphur and boron on growth and yield of Greengram. The treatment consists of three different levels of Sulphur (10, 20, 30 kg/ha) and Boron (0.5, 1.0, 2.0 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with Nine treatments replicated Thrice. Results revealed that significantly higher plant height (39.7cm), plant dry weight (13.27g/plant), number of branches per plant (6.20), Number of pods per plant (22.60), Number of seeds per pod (7.07), test weight (33.01 g), seed yield (1.58 t/ha) and Stover yield (2.67t/ha), were obtained by the application of sulphur at the rate 30 kg/ha along with boron 2 kg/ha.  The successive increase in fertilizer levels of sulphur and boron increased the growth parameters, yield attributes and yield of Greengram

Efficacy of Liquid Organics on Growth and Yield of Cowpea under Natural Farming

A field experiment was conducted at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) during Zaid, 2022. The soil of the experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), organic carbon (0.75%), available N (269.96 kg/ha), available P (33.10 kg/ha), and available K (336 kg/ha). The treatments applied were of Panchagavya (2, 4 and 6 %) and Jeevamrutha 500 and 1000 l/ha. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine treatments each replicated thrice. Based on the objectives taken maximum plant height (84.34 cm), number of total branches (5.34), number of nodules (40.87), plant dry matter accumulation (17.96 g/plant), number of pods per plant (25.47), number of seeds per pods (11.78), seed yield (1.78 t/ha), stover yield (3.99 t/ha) and biological yield (5.77 t/ha) were recorded significantly higher in treatment combination of Panchagavya (6 %) + Jeevamrutha 1000 l/ha. Further, the maximum gross returns (₹ 71200.00/ha) and net returns (₹ 31300.00/ha) were recorded higher in treatment combination of Panchagavya (6 %) + Jeevamrutha 1000 l/ha. However, B:C ratio was highest in 1.78 Panchagavya (2 %) + control