Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Ankur Tripathi, Shivam Tripathi, Dr. AK Singh, Akash Singh and Neeraj Singh

Abstract:
In this research work “effect of irrigation scheduling and hydrogel level on moisture extraction pattern and water use efficiency in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)”. The experiment consisted of 12 treatment combinations comprised of four irrigation schedule and three hydrogel levels, tested on wheat cultivar Halna (K 7903) in split plot design with three replications. The results indicated that different irrigation schedule and hydrogel levels significantly influenced moisture extraction pattern and water use efficiency in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Among the various irrigation schedules, I3 (CRI + jointing + milking + dough) being at par with I4 (Irrigation at 0.6 IW/CPE) in water use efficiency. The similar trend was observed with the application of hydrogel @ 5.0 kg ha^-1 compared to 2.5 kg ha^-1 and control.