Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
VB Awasarmal, SV Thombre, AB Thombre and AR Shikari

Abstract:
The field experiment was conducted during rabi season 2020-21 at Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Parbhani with a view to study effect of sulphur levels and spacings on yield and economics of Linseed. The experiment was conducted in split plot design consisting of 12 treatments replicated thrice. The gross and net plot sizes were 5.4 m x 4.5 m and 4.8 m x 4.2 m respectively. The seeds were sown at different spacings as per treatments. The periodical observations and yield data were recorded on growth and yield contributing characters. Results revealed that growth attributes like plant height, number of functional leaves, number of branches, dry matter accumulation was recorded significantly superior in treatment T₄ i.e., spacing of 45 cm x 15 cm. Whereas, seed yield (kg ha^-1) was significantly higher in narrow spacing i.e., 30 cm x 10 cm (T₂). But sulphur showed significant difference in both growth and yield attributes. In treatments where 20 kg sulphur (Bensulf (S-90%)) per ha was applied (S₃) recorded significant result than rest of the treatments. Thus, it was concluded that treatment T₂ (30 cm x 10 cm) and S₃ (20 kg ha^-1) was productive and profitable as compared to all other treatment.