Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Gaikwad SV, Mahude SV, Jadhav SS and Awasarmal VB

Abstract:
A experimental research trial “Response of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) varieties to different sowing windows” was conducted at Farm of AICRP on Agrometeorology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani during kharif season 2021. The research field was laid out in split-plot design with three replications and four sowing windows and three varieties. The best sowing window of pigeon pea was observed during 25^th SMW (18^th to 24^th June). Among the three varieties, BSMR-736 performed better throughout the crop growth phases and recorded higher yield. The meteorological variables rainfall, rainy days, minimum temperature, RH-I, RH-II and wind speed only exhibited significant positive link with seed yield during branching to 50% flowering (P₄) stage of variety BDN-711 and BSMR-736. The meteorological variables maximum temperature, minimum temperature and RH-I exhibited significant correlation with seed yield during branching to 50% flowering (P₄) stage of variety BDN-716.