Studies on Canola (Brassica napus L.) and Camelina (Camelina sativa L.) under different irrigation levels.

To study the performance of Canola (Brassica napus L.) and Camelina (Camelina sativa L.) under different irrigation levels, a field experiment was conducted on 20 th of November 2013. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with split plot arrangement with four replications and a plot size of 3 m × 5 m. In experiment, growth and yield of two crops (V1= Canola and V2= Camelina) were compared under four different irrigation levels (To= Control, T1= 3 irrigations, T2= 2 irrigations, T3= 1 irrigation). Both crops were sown by using hand drill with R × R distance of 30 cm. The growth parameters (Plant population, Plant height , Leaf area index, Root fresh and dry weight), yield parameters (seed yield, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, pod length, biological yield and harvest index) and quality parameters (Protein contents & Oil contents) were recorded using standard procedures. The data obtained was analyzed statistically by using Fisher’s analysis of variance technique at 5% probability level. The results revealed that camelina performed best in terms of growth and yield under various drought levels. Quality of camelina oil was also superior as compared to canola oil. It was concluded that camelina was more adaptive to water deficit conditions and produced more yield and high quality oil as compared to canola.