Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Harsh A Kamani, Arvadiya LK, NM Thesiya and VG Bavalgave

Abstract:
The experiment was conducted in clayey texture soil at College Farm, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat) during summer seasons of 2021 and 2022 to investigate the effects of different intercropping systems and nitrogen levels on chemical properties of soil, nutrient content and uptake by pearl millet. The experimental outcomes revealed that significantly the higher nitrogen content in grain and straw were observed in treatment I₆ - pearl millet + black gram (paired 3:2) while, significantly the higher N uptake in pearl millet grain and straw were obtained in I₄- Pearl millet + black gram (paired row 2:1) and remained at par with I₁- Sole pearl millet and I₅- Pearl millet + cow pea (paired row 2:1) although, significantly the higher P₂O₅ and K₂O uptake in grain and straw were noted in I₁- Sole pearl millet and remained at par with I₄- Pearl millet + black gram (paired row 2:1) and I₅- Pearl millet + cow pea (paired row 2:1). Sole cow pea was recorded significantly higher available nitrogen after crop harvest in soil.