Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Jyoti Rani, Sumit Kumar and Sarika

Abstract:
Wheat is a prominent cereal crop in Indian agriculture. Roots are a major contributor to the nutrient’s uptake and wholly in water uptake from soil. Aim of this experiment is to study the impact of various irrigation practices on root morphology of wheat crops. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is sown in Randomized BLock Design at Research farms of ICAR-CSSRI during Rabi 2021-22. It was observed that roots of treatment irrigated with sprinkler water had better roots in terms of morphology. 20% higher total root surface area and 36% more number of secondary roots were recorded in the sprinkler irrigation system plot as compared to traditional flooding practice plot.