Vol. 6, Issue 5 (2018)
Assessment of drought tolerant and high yielding groundnut varieties in Dindigul district
Author(s): M Saravanan, M Thirunavukkarasu, PP Saravanan and V Eyarkai Nambi
Abstract: Three varieties of groundnut were used to assess the drought tolerance and high yielding potential. Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oil seed crop mainly grown under rainfed situation. Due to erratic rainfall and frequent drought during the crop growth period, groundnut yields are generally low and unstable under rainfed conditions. Drought during critical crop growth stages is crucial for yield in groundnut varieties. But tolerant genotypes may give better yield due tomaintenance of physiological responses that were triggered during drought. On Farm Trials was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dindigul to assess suitable drought tolerant and high yielding groundnut variety in terms of yield, acceptability and adoption potential during Kharif 2017-18 in Dindigul district. The study revealed that CO 7 recorded higher pod yield (1990 kg/ ha), higher number of pods/plant (23) and optimum plant population (26.5 plants/m2) as compared to farmers practice. Gross and net returns were Rs.89,550/- and Rs.49,550/-ha, respectively by cultivating CO 7 as against Rs.59,850/- and Rs.16,250/-ha in the check variety. CO 7, kadiri 9 and KCG 6 would be a better option for rainfed cultivation in Dindigul district.
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How to cite this article:
M Saravanan, M Thirunavukkarasu, PP Saravanan, V Eyarkai Nambi. Assessment of drought tolerant and high yielding groundnut varieties in Dindigul district. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(5):3396-3399.
