Vol. 11, Issue 10 (2022)

The field experiment entitled “Nitrogen and Silicon effects on phenology and quality of transplanted rice under temperate conditions” was conducted at Agronomy Research Farm of Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir during Kharif season 2014 and 2015. The results revealed that days taken to different phonological stages were curtailed with 120 kg ha-1 and prolonged with 180 kgNha-1. All silicon applications showed non-significant effect on various phonological stages viz. mid tillering, panicle initiation, anthesis and maturity. Significantly higher quality parameters viz. alkali spread value, Gel consistency, Amylose content and Protein content were recorded with 120 kgNha-1. 15% silicon improved quality parameters viz. alkali spread value, Gel consistency, Amylose content and Protein content as compared to other treatments. Thus, it can be concluded that the optimal nitrogen application (120 kg N/ha) and 15% silicon improved grain quality in rice.