Annual Group Meet 2021 - millets.res.in

Dr.T.S.Sukanya

AICRP on Small Millets

Annual Group Meet – 2021

Almora, Athiyandal, Dindori, Dholi, Jagadalpur, Karaikal, Kolhapur,

Mandya,

Nandyal, Peddapuram, Ranchi, Ranichauri, Vizianagram, Waghai

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Average /Normal Rainfall (mm) Gross total Rainfall Rainy days Rainfall from 1st June Total no. of rainy days from June

Agro climatic condition of 2020

Athiyandal Bengalur

u

Dindori Jagadalp

ur

Karaikal Kolhapur Mandya Ranchi Nandyal Ranichauri Vizianagar

am

Waghai

Agro-Climatic

Zone

North

eastern

zone

Eastern

dry zone

Northern

Hill Zone

Eastern

plateau

and

hillzone

Coatal

Deltaic

Alluvial

plain zone

Sub-

montane

Zone

Southern

dry zone

Southern

Eastern

plateau

zone

Scarce

rainfall

zone

North

western

Himalayan

Hill zone

Eastern

Coastal

plain

Plains

and hill

zone

Climate Tropical

climate

Semi-arid

tropical

Sub-

tropical Tropical Humid Semi-arid

Hot moist

semi-arid

Humid

subtropical

Semi-

arid

Warm

humid to

per humid

Hot sub-

humid to

semi-arid

Hot and

humid

climate

Altitude (m)

(above MSL)

163.99 924 710 547 4 574 697 625 202 1554 61 122.11

Temperature

max (oC)

33.21 29.8 43.6 31.60 33.96 32.05 32.70 29.77 35.30 22.94 31.11 33.01

Temperature

min (oC)

25.21 18.2 27 18.90 24.86 18.85 19.75 16.14 23.70 12.3 27.3 19.69

Relative

Humidity max.

86 87.4 87 88 85.63 84.82 87.70 85.42 78.77 80.34 83.6 77.53

Relative

Humidity min.

67 50.7 24 50 59.60 49.57 71.53 55.20 48.57 65.33 53.4 72.02

Almora Athiya

ndal

Bengal

uru

Dindori Jagad

alpur

Ranchi Karaikal Kolhap

ur

Mand

ya

Nandyal Ranic

hauri

Vizianag

aram

Waghai

1.Soil typeSandy

loam

Sandy

clay

loam

Sandy

Loam

Sandy to

Skeletal

Sandy

loam

Sandy

loam

Sandy

loam

Sandy

loan

Sandy

loam

Deep

Vertisols

Silty

Clay

Loam

Deep

Red

Loamy

Lateritic

and Red

soil

2.Bulk

density (g/cc)1.39 - 1.38 1.88 1.35 1.52 1.39 1.33 1.34 1.28 1.41 - 1.42

3.pH 6.2 8.3 5.84 7.6 6.20 5.53 7.10 7.2 6.85 8.2 5.7 8.23 7.2

4.EC (dSm-1) 0.13 0.1 0.14 0.14 0.14 - 0.134 0.10 0.338 0.22 0.25 0.13 0.12

5.Organic

carbon (%)0.73 0.50 0.43 0.33 0.33 0.32 0.38 0.56 0.41 0.34 0.68 0.63 0.68

6.Avail. N

(kg ha-1)286 285.0 275 163 142.17 27.15 192 229 180 210 188 162

7.Avail. P2O5

(kg ha-1) 12.5 11.0 92.71 7.2 12.60 18.55 89.11 9.56 20.2 48.2 21 85 42.6

8.Available

K2O(kg ha-1)165 89.0 119.40 310 227.6 148.21 278.3 184 145 366 412 204 411

Physico-chemical properties of soil at AICRP centers

Physico-chemical properties of soil at AICRPcenters

Sl.No.

Name of trial Centre allotted

A. Multilocation trials2.1. Evaluation of pre- released genotypes to fertility levels

2.1.1 Response of pre released finger millet varieties to different levels offertilizer under rainfed condition

South Zone: Berhampur, Peddapuram, Vizianagaram, Waghai

North Zone: Almora, Dholi, Ranchi, Ranichauri2.1.2 Response of pre-released foxtail millet varieties to different levels of

fertilizer under rainfed conditionHagari, Kolhapur, Mandya, Nandyal

2.1.3 Response of pre-released proso millet varieties to different levels offertilizer under rainfed condition

Dholi, Hagari, Nandyal

2.1.4 Response of pre-released little millet varieties to different levels ofFertilizer under rainfed conditions

South Zone: Jagdalpur, Peddapuram, WaghaiNorth Zone: Almora, Dindori, Ranchi, Ranichauri

2.1.5 Response of pre-released barnyard millet varieties to different levelsof fertilizer under rainfed conditions

Almora, Mandya, Ranichauri

2.1.6 Response of pre-released Kodo millet varieties to different levels offertilizer under rainfed conditions

Athiyandal, Dindori, Jagdalpur

2.1.7 Response of pre-released Browntop millet varieties to different levelsof fertilizer under rainfed conditions.

Athiyandal, Hagari, Kolhapur

2.2.Nutrient management in small millets2.2.1 Response of small millets to liquid biofertilizers and their mode of

applicationFinger Millet: Dholi, Karaikal, Vizianagaram Foxtail millet: Bengaluru, Dholi, NandyalProso millet: Dindoril, Mandya, Ranchi Little millet: Jagadalpur, Mandya, VizianagaramKodo millet: Athiyandal, Dindori, RanchiBarnyard millet: Jagadalpur, Mandya, RanichauriBrowntop millet: Athiyandal, Bengaluru, Kolhapur

2.2.2 Response of millets to different doses of potassium nutrients Athiyandal, Bengaluru, Dholi

Coordinated Agronomy trials: Kharif 2020

Sl.

No.Name of trial Centre allotted

2.3. Weed management for small millets

2.3.1 Chemical weed control studies in Finger millet Kolhapur, Nandyal, Ranchi, Ranichauri

2.3.2 Chemical weed control studies in Kodo millet Athiyandal, Bengaluru, Dindori

2.4. Planting geometry and standardization of technology in small millets

2.4.1 Effect of planting geometry, planking and manure on growth and yield of Finger millet under Guli method

Bengaluru, Kolhapur, Mandya, Nandyal, Vizianagaram

2.5. Millet based cropping systems for sustainable productivity

2.5.1 A Enhancing the millet-system productivity with inter crops Base crop: Foxtail millet, Little millet Intercrop: Redgram

Kolhapur, Nandyal, Ranichauri, Waghai

2.5.1 B Enhancing the millet-system productivity with inter crops Base crop: Kodo millet, Barnyard millet Intercrop: Redgram

Dindori, Jagdalpur, Karaikal

2.5.2 Assessing the performance and yielding ability of millets in Rice fallows Nandyal, Mandya, Athiyandal, Karaikal, Kolhapur, Jagdalpur, Ranchi, Vijaynagaram

B. Location specific trials

1 Integrated Approach for higher production and productivity of Small Millets Jagdalpur

2 Performance of small millets during winter and summer Bengaluru

3 Studies on the role of system of Ragi intensification (SRgI) in mitigating climate change

Karaikal

4 Assessing the performance of small millets to different dates of sowings under ID conditions in rabi

Nandyal

5 Evaluation of response of different varieties of Barnyard Millet for organic production system.

Ranichauri

6 Revalidation of seed rate for finger millet under different establishment methods

Mandya

7 Weed management in Finger millets through different organic mulching under organic condition

Ranchi

Action taken report

Suggestion Action taken

Experiments on organic cultivation practices

need to be conducted.

Experiment on organic cultivation practices is

formulated

Developed POPs in millets need to be

publicized among the farmers.

Popularization of technology has been done

with extension officials, farmers and publications

Fortification with seed priming or soil treatment

may benefit the farmers and hence experiments

need to be planned.

Experiments in the coming year is planned

Experiments on irrigation requirement (ex. drip

irrigation in Guli method) can be conducted.

Action has been initiated, project proposal will

be submitted in due course

New packages may be developed with the

generated data from agronomy experiments.

A publication on generated data from the

agronomy experiment, new packages will be

initiated

Latest checks to be included in Agronomy trials. In all agronomy trials and FLD latest check is

compulsory

*National check

2.301.98

2.242.01

1.752.00

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0.50

1.00

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2.50

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2000

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7000

B:C

rat

io

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kg/h

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Varieties

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) B:C ratio Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V1:FMV1137 2436a 5978a 2.30a

V2:FMV1151 2217 5659a 1.98

V3:FMV1148 2418a 5767a 2.24a

V4:FMV1147 2303 5548 2.01V5:GPU45* 2044 5257 1.75

V6:GPU67* 2205 5633a 2.00

C.D. (5%) 200 395 -F (Prob.) 0 0.02 -

1.39

1.942.38 2.47

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

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F0:Absolutcontrol

F1:50% RDF F2:100%RDF F3:150%RDF

B:C

rat

io

Fertility levels

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) B:C ratio

Grain yield (kg/ha)

A.E.Straw yield

(kg/ha)B:C ratio

F0:Absolut control 1715 0 4670 1.39

F1:50% RDF 2128 8.25 5609 1.94

F2:100%RDF 2546a 16.69 6114 2.38

F3:150%RDF 2694a 19.56 6169 2.47

C.D. (5%) 559 - 515 -

F (Prob.) 0.04 - 0.02 -

2.1.1. Response of pre-released Finger millet varieties to different levels of

fertilizer under rainfed condition (Berhampur, Peddapuram,

Vizianagaram,Waghai)

0.00

50.00

100.00

F0 F1 F2 F3

N Uptake kg/ha P Uptake kg/haK Uptake kg/ha

0.00

50.00

100.00

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6

N Uptake kg/haP Uptake kg/haK Uptake kg/ha

*National check

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V1:FMV1137 2017 4272a 2.72a

V2:FMV1141 1925 4521a 2.39V3:FMV1143 1970 4287a 2.49V4:FMV1148 2005 4188 2.83a

V5:FMV1155 1591 4146 1.78V6:GPU45* 2038 4175 2.74a

V7:GPU67* 1864 4203 2.39

C.D. (5%) 235 341 -

F (Prob.) 0.46 0.05 -

2.722.39 2.49

2.83

1.78

2.74

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

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2000

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B:C

rat

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kg/h

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Varieties

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha)

Grain yield (kg/ha)

A.E.Straw yield

(kg/ha)B:C ratio

F0:Absolute control

1499 0 4275 2.11

F1:50% RDF 1919 8.39 3920 2.46F2:100%RDF 2050a 11.01 5291 2.59F3:150%RDF 2195a 13.92 1423 2.75

C.D. (5%) 746 - 1454 -

F (Prob.) 0.16 - 0.11 -

2.11

2.46 2.59 2.75

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0.50

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6000

F0:Absolutecontrol

F1:50% RDF F2:100%RDF F3:150%RDF

B:C

rat

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Yie

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kg/h

a)

Fertility levels


2.1.1: Response of pre released finger millet varieties to different levels of

fertilizer under rainfed condition.(Almora, Dholi, Ranchi, Ranichauri)

0.00

50.00

100.00

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 V7

N Uptake kg/ha P Uptake kg/ha

K Uptake kg/ha

0

50

100

F0 F1 F2 F3

N Uptake Kg/ha P Uptake kg/ha

K Uptake kg/ha

*National check

2.08

2.15

2.04

1.982.002.022.042.062.082.102.122.142.16

0500

10001500200025003000350040004500

V1:FXV615 V2:SiA3156 V3:DHFt109-3

B:C

rat

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kg/h

a)

Varieties


Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V1:FXV615 1699 3941 2.08

V2:SiA3156 1701 3989 2.15

V3:DHFt109-3 1760 3944 2.04

C.D. (5%) 228 233 -

F (Prob.) 0.81 0.49 -

1.681.99

2.28 2.41

0.00

0.50

1.00

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F 1:50% RDF F 2:100%RDF F 3:150%RDF

B:C

rat

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kg/h

a)

Fertility levels


Grain yield (kg/ha)

A.E.Straw yield

(kg/ha)B:C ratio

F 0:Absolut control

1340 0 3506 1.68

F 1:50% RDF 1581 8.25 3781a 1.99

F 2:100%RDF 1911a 16.61 4009a 2.28a

F 3:150%RDF 2048a 19.56 4536a 2.41a

C.D. (5%) 397 - 947 -

F (Prob.) 0.05 - 0.09 -

.

2.1.2: Response of pre-released foxtail millet varieties to different levels of

fertilizer under rainfed condition (Hagari, Kolhapur, Mandya, Nandyal)

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10

20

30

40

50

60

F0 F1 F2 F3

N Uptake kg/ha P Uptake kg/ha K Uptake kg/ha

•150% Higher dose of RDF was found beneficial

•Non of the varieties found significant

2.1.3. Response of pre-released proso millet varieties to different levels of

fertilizer under rainfed condition (Dholi, Hagari, Nandyal)

*National check

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V 1:PMV 446 1213 2570 1.31

V 2:PMV 447 1275 2770 1.30

V 3:PMV 448 1257 2807 1.29

V 4:PMV451 1181 2764 1.32

V 5:TNAU- 164* 1187 2795 1.28C.D. (5%) 209 403 -

F (Prob.) 0.83 0.72 -

1.31

1.30

1.29

1.32

1.28

1.26

1.27

1.28

1.29

1.30

1.31

1.32

1.33

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V1:PMV 446V2:PMV 447V3:PMV 448 V4:PMV451 V5:TNAU-164*

B:C

rat

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kg/h

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Varieties


1.06

1.35 1.38 1.40

0.00

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1.00

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F 0: Absolutecontrol

F 1:50% RDF F 2:100%RDF F 3:150%RDF

B:C

rati

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kg/h

a)

Fertility levels


Grain yield (kg/ha)

A.E.Straw yield

(kg/ha)B:C ratio

F0: Absolute control

988 0 2189 1.06

F1:50% RDF 1165c 3.54 2720a 1.35

F2:100%RDF 1316b 6.56 2919a 1.38

F3:150%RDF 1422a 8.69 3137a 1.40C.D. (5%) 157 - 574 -

F (Prob.) 0.04 - 0 -

0.00

10.00

20.00

30.00

40.00

F0 F1 F2 F3

N Uptake kg/ha P Uptake kg/ha K Uptake kg/ha

0.00

5.00

10.00

15.00

20.00

25.00

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

N Uptake kg/ha P uptake kg/ha K uptake kg/ha

Nutrient uptake found non significant

Varieties found non significant

2.1.4. Response of pre-released little millet millet varieties to different levels of

fertilizer under rainfed conditions (Jagadalpur, Peddapuram, Waghai)

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V1:LMV528 1534 5039 2.49

V2:LMV531 1484 4637 1.94

V3:LMV536 1491 4550 2.15

V4:LMV533 1453 4001 2.07

V5:BL-6* 1573 5052 1.85

V6:JK-8* 1351 4459 2.11C.D. (5%) 165 864 -F (Prob.) 0.15 0.16 -

1.46

1.892.43

2.62

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

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2000

3000

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6000

F0:Absolutecontrol

F1:50% RDF F2:100% RDF F3:150% RDF

B:C

rat

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kg/h

a)Fertility levels

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) B:C ratioGrain yield

(kg/ha)A.E.

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

F0:Absolute control

1207 0 4086 1.46

F1:50% RDF 1371b 3.29 4246 1.89

F2:100% RDF 1624a 9.35 4892 2.43

F3:150% RDF 1722a 10.30 5268 2.62

C.D. (5%) 602 - 547 -

F (Prob.) 0.05 - 0 -

0.00

20.00

40.00

60.00

F0 F1 F2 F3

N uptake kg/ha P uptake kg/ha K uptake kg/ha

0.00

10.00

20.00

30.00

40.00

50.00

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6

N uptake kg/ha

P uptake kg/ha

K uptake kg/ha

2.49

1.942.15 2.07

1.852.11

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

0

1000

2000

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6000

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6

B:C

rat

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Varieties


100%RDF is economically sufficient to harvest higher yield

Non of the varieties proved superior to check

2.1.4. Response of pre-released little millet varieties to different levels of fertilizer

under rainfed conditions (Almora, Dindori, Ranchi, Ranichauri)

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V1:LMV 542 753a 2589a 2.46

V2 :LMV 551 663b 2324a 2.06

V3:BL-6* 585c 2193c 1.92

V4:JK-8* 690a 2212b 2.24C.D. (5%) 66 268 -F (Prob.) 0 0.02 -

2.46

2.06 1.922.24

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

V1:LMV 542 V2 :LMV 551 V3:BL-6* V4:JK-8*

B:C

rat

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kg/h

a)

Varieties


Grain yield (kg/ha)

A.E.Straw yield

(kg/ha)B:C ratio


497 0 1815 1.70

F1 : 50% RDF 607 2.20 2098 2.07

F2: 100% RDF 762a 5.30 2555a 2.35

F3 :150% RDF 824a 6.54 2851a 2.54

C.D. (5%) 107 - 469 -

F (Prob.) 0 - 0 -

1.70

2.07 2.352.54

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

F0: Absolutecontrol

F1 : 50% RDF F2: 100% RDF F3 :150% RDF

B:C

rat

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Fertility levels


100 % RDF was found economically feasible and optimum

LMV542 was found with higher performance in respect to yield

and economics

2.1.5. Response of pre-released barnyard millet varieties to different levels of

Fertilizer under rainfed conditions (Almora, Mandya, Ranichauri)

2.22

2.05

2.192.17

1.95

2.00

2.05

2.10

2.15

2.20

2.25

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

V 1:BMV-587 V 2 :BMV-591 V 3:DHBM 93-3*

V 4:VL-207*

B:C

rat

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kg/h

a)

Varieties

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V 1:BMV-587 1527 6005 2.22

V 2 :BMV-591 1449 5614 2.05

V 3:DHBM 93-3* 1563 5677 2.19

V 4:VL-207* 1511 5726 2.17C.D. (5%) 147 436 -F (Prob.) 0.46 0.29 -

1.901.99 2.29

2.45

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000


F 1 : 50% RDF F 2: 100% RDF F 3 :150% RDFB

:C r

atio

Yie

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kg/h

a)

Fertility levels

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) B:C ratioGrain yield

(kg/ha)A.E.

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

F 0: Absolute control

1201 0 4944 1.90

F 1 : 50% RDF 1377 3.52 5498 1.99

F 2: 100% RDF 1646 8.90 6045 2.29

F 3 :150% RDF 1827a 12.52 6537 2.45C.D. (5%) 393 - 909 -F (Prob.) 0.00 - 0 -

0.00

20.00

40.00

60.00

V1 V2 V3 V4

N uptake kg/ha P uptake kg/ha K uptake kg/ha

Higher dose of nutrients with crop found with higher grain

yield, higher gross and net returns

Pre released varieties not significantly differed for yield and

other parameters

0.00

20.00

40.00

60.00

F0 F1 F2 F3

Total N uptake Total P uptake Total K uptake

2.1.6. Response of pre-released Kodo millet varieties to different levels of

Fertilizer under rainfed conditions (Athiyandal, Dindori, Jagadalpur)

*

2.61

2.75 2.75

2.44

2.20

2.30

2.40

2.50

2.60

2.70

2.80

0500

1000

15002000

25003000

3500

4000

V1:KMV 542 V2:KMV 551 V3:RK390-25* V4:TNAU- 86*

B:C

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Varieties

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha)Grain yield

(kg/ha)Straw yield

(kg/ha)B:C ratio

V1:KMV 542 1846a 3274a 2.61

V2:KMV 551 1956a 3385a 2.75

V3:RK390-25* 1947a 3479a 2.75

V4:TNAU- 86* 1716b 3045b 2.440C.D. (5%) 218 2790 -F (Prob.) 0.05 0.02 -

2.02

2.50 2.93 3.09

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000


F 1 : 50% RDF F 2: 100% RDF F 3 :150% RDFB

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atio

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kg/h

a)

Fertility levels

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) B:C ratio Grain yield (kg/ha)

A.E.Straw yield

(kg/ha)B:C ratio

F 0: Absolute control

1348 0 2392 2.02

F 1 : 50% RDF 1729a 7.62 3067a 2.50

F 2: 100% RDF 2079a 14.62 3697a 2.93

F 3 :150% RDF 2308a 19.20 4025a 3.09C.D. (5%) 713 - 1075 -F (Prob.) 0.02 - 0.01 -

Crop was not having high responsive to higher nutrient dose

KMV551 had higher yield and income followed by national

check RK390-25

2.1.7. Response of pre-released Browntop millet varieties to different levels of

Fertilizer under rainfed conditions (Athiyandal, Hagari, Kolhapur)

*National check

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

V 1:BTV-1 1305c 3989 1.21

V 2:BTV-2 1502a 4317 1.36

V 3:BTV-3 1490a 4237 1.29

V 4:BTV-6 1477a 4171 1.21

V 5:BTV-9 1300d 3942 1.17

V 6:GPUBT-6* 1414b 4046 1.25

C.D. (5%) 146 332 -

F (Prob.) 0.02 0.13 -

1.21

1.36

1.29

1.21

1.17

1.25

1.05

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0.73

1.451.45

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Grain yield (kg/ha)

A.E.Straw yield

(kg/ha)

B:C ratio

F 0:Absolutecontrol

1082 0 3954 0.73

F 1:50% RDF 1560a 9.26 4283 1.45

F 2:100%RDF 1561a 9.58 4152 1.45

F 3:150%RDF 1456a 7.49 4046 1.36

C.D. (5%) 152 - 206 -

F (Prob.) 0.16 - 0 -

The crop is not responsive for higher fertilizer levelsBTV-2 though found non significant difference for straw yield but

found with significantly higher grain yield and economics as

compared to rest of the varieties and national check

3.31 3.16 3.15 3.07 3.04 3.07 3.01 3 2.98 2.942.66

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2.922.64 2.65 2.57 2.57 2.4

2.01 2.01 1.862.3

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2.2.1. A. Response of Finger millet to liquid biofertilizer and their

mode of application (Dholi, Karaikal, Vizianagaram)

T1: 100% RDF + Seed treatment + soil application ofliquid biofertilizerT2: 100% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT3: 100% RDF + Soil application of liquidbiofertilizerT4: 85% RDF + + Seed treatment + soil applicationof liquid biofertilizerT5: 85% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT6: 85% RDF + Soil application of liquid biofertilizerT7: 70% RDF + + Seed treatment + soil applicationof liquid biofertilizerT8: 70% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT9: 70% RDF + Soil application of liquid biofertilizerT10: Recommended dose of fertilizerT11: Absolute control

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•T1 produced significantly higher growth and yield

attributes followed by T3 and T4 and also

supported by higher net returns and B:C ratio

•Nutrient uptake and nutrient availability in soil

was also registered

2.2.1. B. Response of Foxtail millet millets to liquid biofertilizers and their mode of

application (Bengaluru, Dholi, Nandyal)T1: 100% RDF + Seed treatment + soil applicationof liquid biofertilizerT2: 100% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT3: 100% RDF + Soil application of liquidbiofertilizerT4: 85% RDF + + Seed treatment + soilapplication of liquid biofertilizerT5: 85% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT6: 85% RDF + Soil application of liquidbiofertilizerT7: 70% RDF + + Seed treatment + soilapplication of liquid biofertilizerT8: 70% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT9: 70% RDF + Soil application of liquidbiofertilizerT10: Recommended dose of fertilizerT11: Absolute control

2.21 2.142.07

2.392.15 2.07

1.86 1.84 1.8

2.17

1.33

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2.582.54 2.56

2.66

2.56 2.592.52 2.52 2.51 2.54

2.34

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T1 to T7 found on par results

Lesser incidence of diseases

2.2.1. C. Response of Proso millet millets to liquid biofertilizers and their

mode of application (Dindori, Mandya, Ranchi)

3.34

3.24 3.273.22

3.073.11

3.032.95

3.01

3.11

2.86

2.6

2.7

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2.292.17 2.22

2.11

1.92.01

1.81.71 1.67

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T1: 100% RDF + Seed treatment + soil applicationof liquid biofertilizerT2: 100% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT3: 100% RDF + Soil application of liquidbiofertilizerT4: 85% RDF + + Seed treatment + soilapplication of liquid biofertilizerT5: 85% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT6: 85% RDF + Soil application of liquidbiofertilizerT7: 70% RDF + + Seed treatment + soilapplication of liquid biofertilizerT8: 70% RDF + Seed treatment with LiquidbiofertilizerT9: 70% RDF + Soil application of liquidbiofertilizerT10: Recommended dose of fertilizerT11: Absolute control

2.2.1. D. Response of Little millet millets to liquid biofertilizers and their

mode of application(Jagdalpur, Mandya, Vizianagaram)

32.73 2.82 2.83 2.75 2.81 2.78

2.61 2.67 2.682.38

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2.05 2.041.96

2.28

1.932.13

1.881.70 1.72

1.89

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#REF! Total k uptake Total p uptake Total N uptake

•Treatments which have 85% RDF and liquid bio

fertilizer performed equally good in performance

with higher nutrient uptake and economics

•Nutrient availability in soil, pest and disease

incidence did not differ among treatments

2.2.1. E. Response of Kodo millet millets to liquid biofertilizers and

their mode of application (Athiyandal, Dindori, Ranchi)

4.894.82

4.73 4.71 4.74

4.91

4.724.67 4.67

4.94

4.42

4.14.24.34.44.54.64.74.84.95

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2.532.34 2.31 2.36

2.06 2.06 2.04 2.03 2.1 2.18

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•Higher dry matter production at harvest with T1 but was comparable from T1 to T4

•Higher yield and net return obtained with T1,T4,T10 and T3

2.2.1. F. Response of Barnyard millets to liquid biofertilizers and

their mode of application(Jagadalpur, Mandya, Ranichauri)

3.69 3.53 3.7 3.613.35 3.53 3.36 3.2 3.28

3.552.9

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2.172.06 2.11

2.39

2.042.32 2.28

1.93 1.91

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•Upto 70% substitution with biofertilizer is found possible without sacrificing yield

•Less infected with pest and disease

2.2.1. G. Response of Browntop millets to liquid biofertilizers and

their mode of application (Athiyandal, Bengaluru, Kolhapur)

3.52 3.493.40 3.36

3.24

3.363.30

3.20 3.18

3.40

3.08

2.802.903.003.103.203.303.403.503.60

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2.32 2.292.22 2.36

2.23 2.132.29

2.1 2.02 2.011.84

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•T1,T3,T4,T2,T6,T5 and T7 registered with good performance of crop

•Also T4 and T7 observed with higher net returns and B:C ratio.

Fungi Potassium solubilizing bacteriaBacteria

Actinomycetes

Bacterial Population

cfu g-1 X 106

Fungal population

cfu g-1 X 104

Actinomycetes

cfu g-1 X 103

0 DAT 30 DAT 0 DAT 30 DAT 0 DAT 30 DAT

T1 100% NPK+ Seed treatment with biofertilizer18 23.6 11.6 16.6 10 17.3

T2 100% NPK + Soil application of biofertilizer 18.3 24.3 12.3 17.3 10.3 18.6

T3 100% NPK + Seed treatment with biofertilizer + Soil

application of biofertilizer + 23.6 32.3 15.3 22.6 14.6 22.6

T4 85% NPK + Seed treatment with biofertilizer 15.6 18.6 9.6 14.6 9 13

T5 85% NPK + Soil application of biofertilizer 17.6 20.6 10.3 15.6 9.3 15.3


application of bio fertilizer + 20.3 24.6 12.6 18.6 11 20.3

T7 70% NPK + Seed treatment with biofertilizer 13.6 16 8.6 12.3 7.3 11.6

T8 70% NPK + Soil application of biofertilizer 15 16.6 9 12.6 7.6 12.3


application of biofertilizer + 16.3 19.3 9.6 15.3 9 14.3

T10 100%RDF 16.3 19.6 10.3 15.3 9.3 14.6

T11 Absolute control 11.6 15.3 7.3 10 7 10

Microbial population: Before sowing and 30 Days after sowing

2.2.2. Response of millets to different doses of potassium

nutrients (Athiyandal, Bengaluru, Dholi)

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

K0: 0 kg/ha 1179 1982 1.97

K1: 10 kg/ha 1430 2324a 2.18

K2: 20 kg/ha 1786a 2797a 2.51a

K3:30 kg/ha 1822a 2725a 2.34

C.D. (5%) 107 210 -

F (Prob.) 0 0 -

1.87 1.76

2.932.33

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•From the economic point of view kodo millet followed by brown top

millet found more enumerative than barnyard and proso millet

•Nutrient uptake also was higher with brown top millet followed by

barnyard millet

•The grain yield obtained at 30 kg/ha was found on par with potassium

at 20 kg/ha

•K @ 20 kg/ha was found more economical and highly productive over

other levels and showed higher nutrient uptake

Weed management for small millets

Treatment detailsT1: Oxadiargyl 80 WP at 150 g a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25-30 DAS T2: Oxadiargyl 80 WP at 200 g a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25-30 DAS

T3: Bensulfuron ethyl 0.6 G + pretilachlor 6.0 G @ 0.165 kg a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25-30 DAST4: Bensulfuron ethyl 0.6 G + pretilachlor 6.0 G @ 0.33 kg a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25-30 DAST5: Butachlor 50 EC 750 g a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25- 30 DAS T6: Bispyribac sodium 10 SC 10 ga.i./ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35- 40 DAST7: Bispyribac sodium 10 SC 15 g a.i /ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35-40 DAST8: Ethoxysulfuron 15 WG 12 g a.i /ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35- 40 DAST9: Ethoxysulfuron15 WG 15 g a.i /ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35- 40 DAST10: Two intercultivation with hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAST11: Un weeded check

2.3.1 : Chemical weed control studies in Finger millet(Kolhapur, Nandyal, Ranchi, Ranichauri)

2.67 2.782.5 2.6

2.44

2.79 2.73 2.64 2.75 2.872.35

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Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) Test weight (g)•ForT10 found having good performance

compared to all except T2 and T7

• Straw yield @ T2, T10,T9,T6 found on par

•T2,T1 had higher net return and B:C ratio

compared to T10

•Good performance was also sustained by

lesser weed density and higher weed control

efficiency

2.3.1 : Chemical weed control studies in Finger millet

• Less weed density and less weed index

• Higher weed control efficiency• Effective control of sedges,

grasses and broad leaved weeds• No phytotoxicity seen• Save in time and money

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Weed control efficiency (%) 30 DAS Weed control efficiency (%) 60 DAS

Weed control efficiency (%) 90 DAS Weed control efficiency (%) At harvest

2.792.98

2.772.7

2.452.6 2.68 2.57 2.55 2.47

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2.3.1 : Chemical weed control studies in Finger millet(Pooled data 2018,2019 & 2020)

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Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2018 Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2019 Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2020 Grain yield (kg/ha) pooled data

Straw yield (kg/ha) in 2018 Straw yield (kg/ha) in2019 Straw yield (kg/ha) in 2020 Straw yield (kg/ha) pooled data

2.38 2.35 2.32 2.29 2.33 2.48 2.41 2.23 2.28 2.44

1.85

3.8 3.96

3.473.79

3.28 3.223.49

3.29 3.33.51

3.072.79 2.98

2.77 2.70 2.65 2.48 2.362.57 2.55 2.47

1.81

2.96 3.072.82 2.90 2.73 2.70 2.73 2.67 2.68 2.78

2.22

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Gross returns (Rs. /ha) in 2018 Gross returns (Rs. /ha) in 2019 Gross returns (Rs. /ha) in 2020 Gross returns (Rs. /ha) pooledNet returns (Rs. /ha)in 2018 Net returns (Rs. /ha) in 2019 Net returns (Rs. /ha )in 2020 Net returns (Rs. /ha) pooledB:C ratio in 2018 B:C ratio in 2019 B:C ratio in 2020 B:C ratio pooled data

Treatment details

T1: Oxadiargyl 80 WP at 150 g a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25-30 DAST2: Oxadiargyl 80 WP at 200 g a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25-30 DAST3: Bensulfuron ethyl 0.6 G + pretilachlor 6.0 G @ 0.165 kg a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one

intercultivation at 25-30 DAST4: Bensulfuron ethyl 0.6 G + pretilachlor 6.0 G @ 0.33 kg a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one

intercultivation at 25-30 DAST5: Butachlor 50 EC 750 g a.i./ha (within 3 DAS) + one intercultivation at 25- 30 DAST6: Bispyribac sodium 10 SC 10 g a.i./ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35- 40 DAST7: Bispyribac sodium 10 SC 15 g a.i /ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35-40 DAST8: Ethoxysulfuron 15 WG 12 g a.i /ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35- 40 DAST9: Ethoxysulfuron 15 WG 15 g a.i /ha (15-20 DAS) + one intercultivation 35- 40 DAST10:Two intercultivation with hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAS T11: Un weeded checkT11: Un weeded check

2.3.2 : Chemical weed control studies in Kodo millet(Athiyandal, Bengaluru, Dindori)

54.3159.44

51.58 51.34

31.68

44.04

51.8954.8

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2.3.2 : Chemical weed control studies in Kodo millet(Athiyandal, Bengaluru, Dindori)

1.38 1.34

1.75 1.752.04

1.841.64

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Weed control efficiency (%) 30 DAS Weed control efficiency (%) 60 DAS

•T10 was found on par with T5, T4,T6

•Higher grain yield straw yield, higher B:C ratio coupled with low weed Index ,higher weed control efficiency and lower

Weed density

2.3.2 : Chemical weed control studies in Kodo millet(Pooled data 2018 , 2019 & 2020)

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Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2018 Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2019 Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2020 Grain yield (kg/ha) pooled data

Straw yield (kg/ha) in 2018 Straw yield (kg/ha) in2019 Straw yield (kg/ha) in 2020 Straw yield (kg/ha) pooled data

1.44 1.36

1.991.78

1.97 2.05 2.031.91

1.8

2.66

1.28

1.60 1.54

2.17

1.93

2.23

1.94 1.91 1.921.69

2.66

1.321.38 1.34

1.75 1.75

2.041.84

1.641.42

1.29

2.46

1.00

1.47 1.41

1.971.82

2.081.94 1.86

1.751.59

2.59

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Gross returns (Rs. /ha) in 2018 Gross returns (Rs. /ha) in 2019 Gross returns (Rs. /ha) in 2020

Gross returns (Rs. /ha) pooled Net returns (Rs. /ha)in 2018 Net returns (Rs. /ha) in 2019

Planting geometry and standardization of technology under Guli method

MethodPl.

ht.(cm)Tiller no.

Productive tiller no.

Finger no.

Finger length(cm)

Stem girth(cm)

Root weight(g)

Root length(cm)

Root biomass

(cc)

Grain yield

(q/ha)

Guni method 129.4 12 11.4 8 9.2 4.1 15.47 38 100 50-60

Seed drill method

112.6 2.4 2.2 7.0 8.8 2.8 4.36 24 25 25-38

Broadcating method

103 2.4 1.8 6.6 8.2 2.5 4.62 22 20 20-25

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

No. of productive

tillers/plant

S1:30cmX10cm 2565b 4870a 4.25c

S2:30cmX30cm 2890a 4743a 6.30b

S3:45cmX45cm 2481c 4331b 9.08a

C.D. (5%) 167 302 1

F (Prob.) 0.04 0.05 0

2.05

2.13

1.89

1.751.801.851.901.952.002.052.102.152.20

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2.4.1 Effect of planting geometry and planking on

growth and yield of Finger millet in Guli method (Bengaluru, Kolhapur,

Jagadalpur, Vizianagaram)

4.25

6.30

9.08

0.001.002.003.004.005.006.007.008.009.0010.00

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S1: 30 cm X 10 cm P1: Without planking

S2: 30 cm X 30 cm (pit method) P2:20 & 40 Days after transplanting

S3: 45 cm X 45 cm (pit method)

Factor 3: FYM levels (F): 3

F1: 7.5 t/ha

F2: 10 t/ha

F3: 12.5 t/ha

More nutrient uptake with 30*30 cm

2.4.1 Effect of planting geometry and planking on

growth and yield of Finger millet in Guli method

2.08

2.002.00

1.95

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2.10

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6.24

6.44

6.95

5.50

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No. of productive tillers/plant

6.37

6.72

6.10

6.20

6.30

6.40

6.50

6.60

6.70

6.80

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2.02

2.04

2.012.0152.022.0252.032.0352.042.045

01000020000300004000050000600007000080000

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B:C

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Planking operations


4.27

6.868.19

4.25

6.30

9.08

4.26

6.58

8.64

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Grain yield (kg/ha) pooled

2.4.1 Effect of planting geometry and planking on growth and yield ofFinger millet in Guli method pooled data of 2019 &2020

6.13

6.466.73

6.246.44

6.95

6.196.45

6.84

4

6

8

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F2: 10 t/haFYM

F3: 12.5t/ha FYM

Grain yield (kg/ha) IN 2019

Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2020

6.17

6.72

6.37

6.72

6.27

6.72

5

6

7

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Grain yield (kg/ha) IN 2019Grain yield (kg/ha) in 2020Grain yield (kg/ha) pooled

1.98

2.3

1.85

2.131.89 1.82

2.05 2.03 2.02

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4

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100000


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Gross return (Rs. /ha) pooled Net return (Rs. /ha) in 2019

2.01

2.052.06

2.00 2.00

2.15

2.05

2.03 2.02

1.9

1.95

2

2.05

2.1

2.15

2.2

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Gross return (Rs. /ha) in 2019 Gross return (Rs. /ha) in 2020

Gross return (Rs. /ha) pooled Net return (Rs. /ha) in 2019

2.5.1 A: Enhancing the millet-system productivity withinter crops (Kholhapur,Nandyal, Ranichauri, Waghai)

T1: 1st Base crop +Intercrop (4:1)



T4: 2nd Base crop +Intercrop (4:1)



T7: Sole crop of 1st Base crop

T8: Sole crop of 2nd Base crop

T9: Sole crop of intercrop

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Grain yield (kg/ha) of Inter crop MGEY (kg/ha)

1.631.41

1.20

1.741.60 1.65 1.60 1.52

2.84

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Foxtail millet(1st)

Little millet(2nd) Inter

crop: Red gram

•Higher MGEY foxtail with

redgram(6:1)

•Economics: Redgram followed

by little millet/foxtail

millet+redgram(6:1/4:1)

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2.5.1 A: Enhancing the millet-system productivity withinter crops(2018, 2019, 2020 & pooled)

T1: 1st Base crop +Intercrop (4:1) T2: 1st Base crop +Intercrop (6:1) T3: 1st Base crop +Intercrop (8:1) T4: 2nd Base crop +Intercrop (4:1) T5:

2nd Base crop +Intercrop (6:1) T6: 2nd Base crop +Intercrop (8:1) T7: Sole crop of 1st Base crop T8: Sole crop of 2nd Base crop T9: Sole

crop of intercrop

Foxtail millet(1st) Little millet(2nd) Inter crop: Red gram

0.00

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Gross returns (Rs./ha) 2018 Gross returns (Rs./ha) 2019 Gross returns (Rs./ha) 2020 Gross returns (Rs./ha) pooled

Net returns (Rs./ha) 2018 Net returns (Rs./ha) 2019 Net returns (Rs./ha) 2020 Net returns (Rs./ha) pooled

B:C ratio 2018 B:C ratio 2019 B:C ratio 2020

2.5.1 B: Enhancing the millet-system productivity withinter crops (Dindori, Jagdalpur, Karaikal)







T7: Sole crop of 1st Base crop

T8: Sole crop of 2nd Base crop

T9: Sole crop of intercrop

Kodo millet(1st)

Barnyard millet(2nd)

Inter crop: Red gram0

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Grain yield (kg/ha) of Inter crop MGEY (kg/ha)

1.43

1.80

1.60

1.36 1.401.29

1.06

1.33

1.82

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•Among base crop kodo millet better than barnyard millet

•High MGEY was realised at kodo milllet+redgram(6:1)

Followed by barnyard millet with redgram (6/8:1)

2.5.1 B: Enhancing the millet-system productivity withinter crops (2018, 2019, 2020 & pooled)

0

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T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9

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Straw yield (kg/ha) of sole crop 2018 Straw yield (kg/ha) of sole crop 2019 Straw yield (kg/ha) of sole crop 2020 Straw yield (kg/ha) of sole crop pooled

Grain yield (kg/ha) of Inter crop 2018 Grain yield (kg/ha) of Inter crop 2019 Grain yield (kg/ha) of Inter crop 2020 Grain yield (kg/ha) of Inter crop pooled

T1: 1st Base crop +Intercrop (4:1) T2: 1st Base crop +Intercrop (6:1) T3: 1st Base crop +Intercrop (8:1) T4: 2nd Base crop

+Intercrop (4:1) T5: 2nd Base crop +Intercrop (6:1) T6: 2nd Base crop +Intercrop (8:1) T7: Sole crop of 1st Base crop T8:

Sole crop of 2nd Base crop T9: Sole crop of intercrop

Kodo millet(1st) Barnyard millet(2nd) Inter crop: Red gram

0

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Gross returns (Rs./ha) 2018 Gross returns (Rs./ha) 2019 Gross returns (Rs./ha) 2020 Gross returns (Rs./ha) pooledNet returns (Rs./ha) 2018 Net returns (Rs./ha) 2019 Net returns (Rs./ha) 2020 Net returns (Rs./ha) pooledB:C ratio 2018 B:C ratio 2019 B:C ratio 2020

1: Integrated Approach for higher production and productivity

of Small Millets (Jagdalpur)

3.793.78

3.68

3.62

3.64

3.66

3.68

3.7

3.72

3.74

3.76

3.78

3.8

0

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P1-Control P2-Hydro priming P3-Pseudomonas fluorescens

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Grain Yield (q ha-1) Straw yield (kg/ha) B: C Ratio

3.68

3.99

3.75

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

4

4.1

0

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30

40

50

N1-75% N2- 100% N3-125%

Pro

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N levels


3.54

4.08

3.23.33.43.53.63.73.83.944.14.2

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40

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method

S1- Direct seeded (20 x 10 cm)

S2-Transplanting (30 x 10 cm)

Fertilizer level or fertility level

N1-75%

N2- 100%

N3-125%

Seed Priming

P1-Control

P2-Hydro priming

P3-Pseudomonas fluorescens

P4- 1% KNO3 for 6 hr

Design: Factorial RBD

Replication: Three

Main plot: Planting Method

Sub plot: Fertilizer level

Sub sub plot: Seed priming

2: Studies on the role of system of Ragi intensification (SRgI)

in mitigating climate change (Karaikal)

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

S1 (June Istweek)

S2 (June 2ndweek)

S3 (June Thirdweek)

S4 (Fourthweek)

Mean

Gra

in y

ield

(K

g/p

lot)

V1 (TRY 1) V2 (CO 14) V3 (CO 15) Mean

0

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2

3

4

5

6

S1 (June Istweek)

S2 (June 2ndweek)

S3 (June Thirdweek)

S4 (Fourthweek)

Mean

Stra

w y

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(kg/

plo

t)

V1 (TRY 1) V2 (CO 14) V3 (CO 15) Mean

TreatmentS1

( Ist week)

S2

( 2nd

week)

S3

(Third week)

S4

(Fourth

week)

Mean

V1 (TRY 1) 1.88 2.103 2.17 1.647 1.949

V2 (CO 14) 2.09 0.973 0.927 2.277 1.817

V3 (CO 15) 1.117 2.373 1.213 1.107 1.453

Mean 1.694 1.817 1.437 1.677 1.656

SeD CD

S: 0.1109 NS

V: 0.096 0.1358

SXV: 0.1921 0.2716

TreatmentS1 (June

Ist week)

S2 (June

2nd week)

S3 (June

Third week)

S4

(Fourth

week)

Mean

V1 (TRY 1) 3.38 4.09 2.24 2.34 3.012

V2 (CO 14) 4.17 1.64 1.353 3.91 2.768

V3 (CO 15) 2.23 5.26 1.523 2.04 2.763

Mean 3.26 3.66 1.7 2.76 2.848

SeD CD

S: 0.2141 0.3027

V: 0.1854 NS

SXV: 0.3708 0.523

Treatments: Sowing windows(S)

S1:June 1st week

S2: June 2nd week

S3:June 3rd week

S4:June 4th week

Varieties: (V)

V1:TRY 1

V2:CO 14V3:CO 15

3: Assessing the performance of small millets to different dates of

sowings under ID conditions in rabi (Nandyal)

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

No. of productive

tillers Little millet 1349 2821 3.88Proso millet 947 1919 6.56Kodo millet 1749 3571 4.55Browntop

millet 1717 3711 11.4

3.88

6.56

4.55

11.4

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B:C

rat

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Varieties


6.75 6.66

6.41

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

6.6

6.7

6.8

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B:C

rat

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Fertility levels

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) No. of productive tillers

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

No. of productive

tillers

October 1st

FN 1556 3279 6.75

October 2nd

FN 1431 2960 6.66

November 1st

FN 1337 2779 6.41

Main plots: Small millet crops-4

C1: Little millet

C2: Proso millet

C3: Kodo millet

C4: Brown top millet

Sub plots: Sowing windows:3

S1: October 1st FN

S2: October 2nd FN

S3: November 1st FN

4:Evaluation of response of different varieties of Barnyard

Millet for organic production system (Ranichauri)

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B: C Ratio

V1:VL 172 663d 3455 3.88

V2: VL 207 623c 3216 6.56

V3: PRJ-1 770b 3453 4.55

V4: DHBM 93-3 906a 3822 11.4

3.88

6.56

4.55

11.4

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V1:VL 172 V2: VL 207 V3: PRJ-1 V4: DHBM 93-3

B:C

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Varieties


Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B: C Ratio


494 2729 0.34

F5: FYM 5 t/ha 754 3844 0.86

F10 : FYM 7.5 t/ha 974 3887 1.08

0.34

0.86

1.08

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B:C

rat

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Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) B: C Ratio

Main Plot: 4 Varieties (VL 172, VL 207, PRJ-1, DHBM 93-3)

Sub Plot: 3 (Control, FYM 5 t/ha, FYM 7.5 t/ha)

5: Enhancing finger millet system productivity with inter crops (Ranichauri)

T1: Finger millet + soybean (4:1)T2: Finger millet + soybean (4:2)T3: Finger millet + horse gram (4:1)T4: Finger millet + horse gram (4:2)T5: Finger millet + rice bean (4:1)T6: Finger millet + rice bean (4:2)T7: Sole crop of finger milletT8: Sole crop of soybeanT9: Sole crop of horse gramT10: Sole crop of rice bean

0

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Yie

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a)

Treatments

Grain yield (kg/ha) of sole crop Straw yield (kg/ha) of sole cropGrain yield (kg/ha) of Inter crop MGEY (kg/ha)

2.43 2.33

2.88

3.49

2.24 2.32.66

1.96

3.17

2.07

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6: Revalidation of seed rate for finger millet under different

establishment methods (Mandya)

Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

M1 3558 5358 3.03

M2 3246 5265 2.77

M3** 3851 5638 3.26

3.03

2.77

3.26

2.50

2.60

2.70

2.80

2.90

3.00

3.10

3.20

3.30

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B:C

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Varieties


2.93

3.26

3.00

2.89

2.70

2.80

2.90

3.00

3.10

3.20

3.30

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6000

S1:12.5 kg/ha S2:15.0 kg/h S3:17.5 kg/ha S4:20.0 kg/ha

B:C

rat

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kg/h

a)

Fertility levels


Grain yield (kg/ha)

Straw yield (kg/ha)

B:C ratio

S1:12.5 kg/ha 3422 5283 2.93

S2:15.0 kg/h 3818 5681 3.26

S3:17.5 kg/ha** 3542 5518 3.00

S4:20.0 kg/ha 3425 5200 2.89

Treatment details:

Main plot: Finger millet establishment methods

M1: Direct seeding through bullock drawn seed drill

M2: Direct seeding through mini tractor drawn seed drill

M3: Direct seeding through tractor drawn seed drill

Sub Plot: Seed rate

S1: 12.5 kg/ha

S2: 15.0 kg/ha

S3: 17.5 kg/ha

S4: 20.0 kg/ha

7: Weed management in Finger millets through different organic

mulching under organic condition (Ranchi)

41.04

15.2

29.633.14

0

49.57

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20

30

40

50

60

0100020003000400050006000700080009000

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Test

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t (g

)

Yie

ld (

kg/h

a)

Treatments

Grain yield (kg/ha) Straw yield (kg/ha) WI (%)

2.24

3.75

3.08

2.85

3.74

2.59

0

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1.5

2

2.5

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a)

Treatments

Gross return (₹) Net return (₹) B:C

Treatments:T1: Available weeds mulch (5t/ha)T2:Deris indica leaf mulch (5t/ha)T3:Clerodendrum sp weed mulch

(5t/ha)T4:Straw mulch (5t/ha)T5:Two hand weedings at 20 and

40 DAST6:Weedy check

AICRP/

Co-operating

Centre

Name & Designation

Almora Dr.Rajendra Prasad Meena, Scientist

Athiyandal Dr.K.Sivagamy, Jr.Agronomist

Dindori Dr.O.P.Dubey, Agronomist & Officer In-charge

Dholi Dr.Kaushal Kishore, Jr.Agronomist

Hagari Dr.L.N.Yogeesh, Assistant Professor(Plant Breeding)

Hanumanamatti Dr.Nagappa Harijan, Assistant Professor

Jagadalpur Dr.A.K.Thakur, Agronomist & Officer In-charge

Karaikal Dr.A.L.Narayanan, Professor of Agronomy

Kolhapur Dr.G.B.Suryawanshi, Jr.Agronomist

Mandya Dr.Sowmya, Jr.Agronomist

Nandyal Ms.M.Jyostna Kiranmai, Scientist

Ranchi Dr.Sheela Barla, Jr.Agronomist

Ranichauri Dr.Ajay Kumar, Jr.Agronomist

Vizianagaram Dr.U.Triveni, Scientist

Waghai Dr.B.K.Patel, Jr.Agronomist

Contributors

Teaching activities, Institutional activities, administrative activities

Involved in Mela/Exhibitions

Workshop (Involved in organizing),

Meetings

Intl. conference attended

Radio talk/TV

Advisory services

Organization of training programmes and attend as Resource Scientist

Problematic field visit

Publications: Research in National and international Journals:12, Abstracts: 16, Bulletin – 04,

Folders - 06 and Popular article – 06

Group discussion , Method demonstration, Field day conducted and Field visit:

Awards :6

Thank you

Documents

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