Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Vidyashree BS, VS Kubsad, Shivakumar BG and Anil Kumar GK

Abstract:
An experiment was conducted at the fodder Scheme, UAS, Dharwad during rabi seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 to study the fodder quality of berseem genotypes as influenced by row spacing and fertilizer levels. The treatments consisted combinations of three genotypes (Vardhan, BB 2 and BB 3), two row spacings (30 and 45 cm) and three RDF levels (75%, 100% and 125% RDF levels). Among the various proximate analysis, pooled results indicated that higher values of ash content, CP with lower CF and OM content were recorded with genotype BB 2 compared to BB3 and Vardhan. Application of 125% RDF produced higher values of ash content, CP with lower CF content and OM content over 100% and 75% RDF. This might be due to increased uptake of minerals from soil under higher fertility levels and better partitioning of available resources. Among the row spacings, the berseem sown at 45 cm rows recorded maximum ash content, CP with lower CF content and OM content compared to 30 cm. It could be concluded, that the interaction effect of combination of BB 2 along with 125% RDF at 45 cm row spacing resulted in higher green and dry fodder yields with superior quality fodder for better nutritional security during rabi season.