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Not AvailableA field experiment was conducted at Pali-Marwar, Rajasthan, during winter season (rabi) of 1997-98 to 2001–02 to find out the effect of field bunding and deep tillage during preceding rainy (kharif) season and straw mulch onIndian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Cosson] productivity. Field bunding significantly increased meanmustard seed yield by 14.4% and biological yield by 15.3% over no bunding because of increased availability ofsoil moisture. Water-use efficiency also increased by 9.7 kg/ha-mm. Deep tillage during monsoon significantly in-creased the seed yield by 45.5 and 11.1% over pre-monsoon deep tillage in 1999–00 and 2001–02. Straw mulch-ing at 5 tonnes/ha significantly increased mean seed yield by 17.7% over no mulch, with water-use efficiency of8.3 kg/ha-mm. Effect of in-situ moisture-conservation practices on productivity of rainfed Indian mustard (Brassica juncea). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287302831_Effect_of_in-situ_moisture-conservation_practices_on_productivity_of_rainfed_Indian_mustard_Brassica_juncea [accessed Jul 12 2019].Not Availabl

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Not AvailableA field experiment was conducted at Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Pali-Marwar during winter seasons (rabi) of 1997–98 to 2001–02 to study the effect of bunding, tillage and straw mulch on chickpea yield and water productivity. Field bunding significantly increased mean chickpea grain yield by 18% and biological yield by 14% over no bunding and has attributed to increased availability of soil water in the profile. Water use efficiency increased to 9.1 kg ha−1mm−1 from 8.5 kg ha−1mm−1 over in no bunding. The effect of deep tillage on crop growth and yield varied with total rainfall and its distribution. Deep tillage during intermittent drought period effectively conserved the rainwater and increased the grain yield of chickpea. Straw mulching @ 5 t ha−1 significantly increased mean grain yield of chickpea by 18% over no mulch with increased water use efficiency by 1.4 kg ha−1mm−1. Field bunding, deep ploughing during monsoon and straw mulching @ 5 t ha−1 after germination during winter is recommended for increased chickpea grain yield and water productivity through in-situ rainwater conservation practices in arid fringes where kharif crop fails.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableIn a 4-year (1998-99 to 2001-2002) field experiment at Pali-Marwar, Rajasthan, the effect of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Cosson] and taramira (Eruca sativa Mill.) residue and/or farmyard manure (FYM) incorporation on grain yield of wheat (Triticurn aestivurn L. emend. Fiori & Paol.) was assessed in fallow-wheat system. Incorporation of Indian mustard straw + FYM (1:1), taramira straw + FYM (1:l) and FYM at 10 tonneska during preceding rainy season increased dry-matter production of wheat 18.5,15.5 and 1 KO%, respectively, over rainy season fallow (control) plot. Incorporation of Indian mustard or taramira residue with FYM (1:l) and FYM at 10 tonneshawith the onset of monsoon rains significantly increased grain yield of wheat by 23.2, 24.8 and 20.9%, respectively, over the control. Bulk density of soil decreased (1.42-1.27) and field capacity of soil increased (17.95-2 1.41) due to incorporation of crop residues and/or FYM and the effect was more pronounced when it was added at 10 tonneska. Soil incorporation of crop residue increased organic C (0.35 to 0.64), availableN (2 13.0 to 282.8) and available P (1 1 .O to 26.4) content of soil by 82.9, 32.8 and 140%. This indicates long-term addition of organic matter in soil improved the hydro-physical and chemical conditions with respect to plant growth and grain yield of wheat.Not Availabl

In-situ rainwater conservation practices in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) under rainfed conditions in arid regions

Not AvailableA field experiment was conducted during kharif seasons 2003–2005 at Pali, Rajasthan, India to study the effects of rainwater conservation practices in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] under rainfed conditions. The experiment comprised of a field bunding and no bunding (Control) and four rainwater conservation practices. Sorghum growth and yield attributes significantly increased with adoption of rainwater conservation practices. Field bunding significantly increased mean sorghum grain by 10.5% and stover yield by 10.7% over control in two years. In-situ rainwater conservation practices significantly increased sorghum grain and stover yields over control. Inter paired row water harvesting (IPRWH) proved significantly superior over other treatments. Highest mean grain yield of 1320 kg ha−1 and stover yield of 4.71 t ha−1 was recorded with IPRWH and was significantly higher by 63 and 25% over flat bed. Significantly higher harvest index, water use efficiency, net returns and B: C ratio were also observed with IPRWH over other in-situ rainwater conservation practices. Field bunding and pair row sowing coupled with in situ rainwater conservation practice found promising for successful cultivation of dual purpose sorghum in this region.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableA field experiment was conducted to find out the effect of conjunctive use of organics, i.e. farmyard manure and inorganic sources of nutrient and row spacing on henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) during 2003-04 to 2005-06 at Pali (Rajasthan). The application of farmyard manure of 5 tonnes/ ha significantly increased dry leaf yield by 11.4% over no farmyard manure treatment. Fertilizer application at 80 kg N and 40 kg P2O5/ ha recorded 19.3% higher dry leaf yield compared with the control. Significant improvement in dry leaf yield was also obtained with non-monetary input, i.e. increasing width of row spacing from 30 cm to 45 cm or 60 cm. Highest dry leaf yield of 302.6 kg/ ha was obtained under 80 kg N and 40 kg P2O5/ ha with 45 cm row spacing compared with 945.2 kg/ha dry leaf yield obtained under 30 cm row spacing with no fertilizer. The Results indicate that at higher leaves of nutrient supply, more plants/unit area are required to exploit fully the higher fertility potentials. Leaf dye yield increased significantly due to application of Farmyard manure, fertility levels and row spacing. Fertilizer at80 kg N and 40 kg P2O5/ ha gave Rs 14 749 net return compared to Rs 13 184 over no fertilizer application . The crop row spacing of 45 cm being at par 60 cm gace net return as high as Rs 1 213/ ha over 30 cm row spacing.Not Availabl

Effect of Seed Size on Germination of Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.))

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(In) Book: Trends in arid zone research in India.Eds: Amal Kar, BK garg, MP Singh and S Kathju

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Book title: Trends in Arid Zone research in India

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