Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
JB Vasave, RR Sisodiya, Jaimini Chaudhari, SP Deshmukh and VN Parmar

Abstract:
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is one of the most important cereal crops in India, with a significant contribution to the food security of the country. In South Gujarat, where water resources are limited, optimizing irrigation management is essential for improving sorghum productivity. At the Agriculture Research Station, an experiment was carried out in the field during the 2018-19 rabi season, Navsari Agricultural University, Mangrol to study response of rabi sorghum to antitranspirants and mulching and optimization of irrigation management using the Critical Stage Approach under South Gujarat. This research paper investigates the response of rabi sorghum to antitranspirants, mulching and varying irrigation regimes using the critical stage approach. Field experiments were conducted rabi seasons in the South Gujarat region to evaluate the impact of these agronomic practices on sorghum growth and yield. The findings provide valuable insights into sustainable sorghum cultivation practices under water-scarce conditions.