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Effect of Gypsum and Boron on Yield and Economics of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Author: Pasala Ramya, Rajesh Singh and Thakur Indu

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Abstract

A field experimental trial was undertaken during the Kharif season of 2021 at crop research farm (CRF), Department of Agronomy, SHUATS Prayagraj (U.P.) to investigate the effect of gypsum and boron on yield and economics of groundnut. The experimental plotˈs soil texture was sandy loam, and the soil reaction was neutral (Ph 7.3). The treatments comprised of three gypsum levels viz., 200kg/ha, 300 kg/ha, 400 kg/ha and three boron levels viz., 5kg/ha, 10 kg/ha, 15 kg/ha. which had an influence on groundnut. The experiment was consisted of Nine treatments and Three replications and was set up in a Randomized Block Design. The study revealed that the treatment with 400 kg/ha gypsum + 10 kg/ha boron was recorded significantly higher number of pods (31.36), seed yield (2674.17 kg/ha), haulm yield (3345.13 kg/ha) and harvest index (44.43%) compared to all other treatment combinations. The economic analysis demonstrates that 400 kg/ha gypsum + 10 kg/ha boron treatment produced higher gross returns (INR 149641.52/ha), net returns (INR 101010.90/ha) and B: C (2.07) ratio than all other treatment combinations. The challenges experienced throughout the research work were mostly related to the use of gypsum and boron, gypsum significantly raises all the parameters and use of boron improves nodulation of the plant. The application of 400 kg/ha gypsum increased the yield contributing features. The use of boron at a rate of 10kg/ha resulted in improved plant growth and yield indices, as well as improved groundnut crop economics.

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Gypsum, Boron, Yield attributes, Economics, Groundnut.

Conclusion

In conclusion from the above study the improved seed and haulm yield output of groundnut might be attributed due to a higher number of filled pods and more excellent nodule production as well as adequate fertilization with gypsum 400 kg/ha, boron 10 kg/ha at early stages of crop growth. The combination of gypsum and boron fertilizer is the most suitable combination for groundnuts because it is highly productive, profitable and economically efficient.

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How to cite this article

Pasala Ramya, Rajesh Singh and Thakur Indu (2022). Effect of Gypsum and Boron on Yield and Economics of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(2): 35-38.