Vol. 7, Issue 10 (2018)

Author(s):
Bhagat SB, Nikas SB, Dahiphale AV, Dhekale JS and Mardane RD

Abstract:
The experiment was laid out in split-plot design with three replications. The main plot treatment comprised of intercropping system in 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 1:2 and 1:3 row ratio along with sole finger millet and groundnut and sub plot treatments consisted of three nitrogen levels viz. 100% RDN, 75% RDN and 50% RDN + Azospirillum / Rhizobium. The most of the yield attributes and Finger millet equivalent yield were higher under intercropping of Finger millet + Groundnut in 1:3 row ratio with 100% RDN ha^-1. Total biomass yield was higher in sole groundnut than intercropping system. The economic indices viz.LER, RCC and ATER showed better performance of intercropping of Finger millet + Groundnut in 1:2 row ratio with 100% RDN ha^-1. However, intercropping of Finger millet + Groundnut in 1:3 row ratio with 100% RDN ha^-1 realized higher net returns (Rs 119796 ha^-1) and B: C ratio (1.92).