2010•Journal of the Maharashtra Agricultural UniversitiesRequires access

Nutrient management for pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) in light soil of rainfed areas.

P. P. Girase, S. C. Wadile, P.D. Sonawane, P. M. Chaudhari, SS Chitodkar

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An application of 5 tones of FYM+biofertilizer (Azospirilium+PSB @ 25 g kg-1 each)+60:30:30 kg NPK ha-1 produced significantly higher grain yield (25.86 q ha-1), fodder yield (43.96 q ha-1), gross return (Rs. 17742 ha-1) and net returns (Rs. 7600 ha-1) over rest of the treatment except application of 5 tones of FYM+biofertilizer+50:25:25 kg NPK ha-1 and application 5 tones of FYM+biofertilizer+40.20.20 kg of NPK ha-1. The application of 5 tones of FYM+biofertilizer+50:25:25 kg NPK ha-1 recorded highest B:C ratio (1.75) among all treatments. The treatment application of 5 tones of FYM+biofertilizer (Azospirillium and PSB @ 25 g kg-1 each)+40.20.20 kg NPK ha-1 was most economical and beneficial for achieving higher yield and net returns of pearl millet hybrid Shraddha for the kharif season in the light soil

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Key concepts: Biofertilizer, Pennisetum, Kharif crop, Fodder, Mathematics, Agronomy, Nutrient management, Yield (engineering)