Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Jaish Raj Yadav, SK Singh, Shivam Singh, SN Rahul and MK Chitara

Abstract:
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the third most important pulse crop grown all over the world. Stem rot of chickpea caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a serious problem in chickpea which causes an economic yield loss. To manage the ailment various soil amendments were used. Among the treatments, Neem cake was found most effective which delayed appearance of symptom till 92.00 days after sowing followed by Linseed cake (85.50 Days after sowing). Seed germination was found maximum in Neem cake (92.16%) followed by Linseed cake (88.27%), Mustard cake (86.15%). Maximum dry weight (g) was found in Neem cake (49.95g) followed by Linseed cake (48.69g). Plant height (cm) was found maximum in Neem cake (58.15 cm) followed by Linseed cake (56.25 cm). The maximum number (53.75) of pods/plant was recorded in Neem cake followed by Linseed cake (50.88). The disease incidence was found minimum in Neem cake (20.69%) followed by Linseed cake (31.26%). The maximum percent disease control (64.03%) was recorded in Neem cake followed by Linseed cake (45.64%). Maximum test weight (20.15gm) was recorded in Neem cake followed by Linseed cake (18.52gm). Maximum yield was found in Neem cake (10.82g) followed by Linseed cake (9.13g). All the treatments were found significantly superior over control in all the parameters. It is safe and eco-friendly method of management of pathogen.