Vol. 7, Issue 4 (2018)

Author(s):
Dr. Satya Narayan

Abstract:
This review paper analyses the various impacts of sowing methods along with varieties combination in Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) on the yield and yield attributes. Linseed being an important oilseed crop, belongs to the family Linaceae and is a self-pollinated species of Rabi season. It has an oil content of 33-45 per cent and is also harvested for its fibre called ‘linen’. The various experiments which have been conducted shows how the amount of yield produced changes along with change in sowing methods and used varieties which has been a recent interest due to the blooming market of functional food and fibre crop.