Response of different Propagation Methods on Economics of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk.)

Author: Prachi Minj, Jitendra Singh, Versha Kumari and Rekha Singh

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Abstract

A field experiment was carried out in the field of Pt. KLS College of Horticulture and Research Station, Rajnandgaon (C.G.) year 2021-22, under Vegetable Science Department with a view to study the response of different propagation methods on economics of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk.). The crop Water spinach of variety Kalmi Reshmi was grown in 9 treatments with 3 replications in a Randomized Block Design (RBD). The PGR and biofertilizer used in the experiment were GA3 100ppm and Trichoderma viride 2ml/L water as per the treatments viz., T1: Planting through cuttings of 15cm length treated with GA3 (100ppm), T2: Planting through cuttings of 15cm length treated with Trichoderma viride 2ml/l water, T3: Planting through cuttings of 15cm length without treatment, T4: Planting through seedlings treated with GA3 (100ppm), T5: Planting through seedlings treated with Trichoderma viride 2ml/l water, T6: Planting through seedlings without treatment, T7: Direct sowing of seeds treated with GA3 (100ppm), T8: Direct sowing of seeds treated with Trichoderma viride 2ml/l water and T9: [Control] Direct sowing of seeds without treatment. The maximum total cost of cultivation Rs. 1,02,261.18 per ha was calculated for treatment T2 (Planting through cuttings of 15cm length treated with Trichoderma viride 2ml/l water), maximum gross returns Rs. 3,26,666.67 per ha and maximum net returns Rs. 2,24,830.49 per ha. B:C ratio 2.21 was obtained in treatment T4 (Planting through seedlings treated with GA3 100ppm), while minimum was obtained in treatment T9 (Control: Direct sowing of seeds without treatment). Treatment T4(Planting through seedlings treated with GA3 100ppm) was found significantly superior for all the economic parameters of water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk.). Although the study provides valuable insights into the effects of different propagation methods on the economics of Water Spinach cultivation, some challenges such as weather fluctuations, pest infestations, and soil variability were not considered in the study, which could impact the results.

Keywords

Ipomoea aquatica, Trichoderma viride, GA3, B:C ratio, Cost of cultivation

Conclusion

In conclusion, the study on the response of different propagation methods on the economics of water spinach has shown that treatment T4 (planting through seedlings treated with GA3 100ppm) was significantly superior for all the economic parameters of water spinach. The maximum gross and net returns and the highest B:C ratio were obtained in this treatment. The results of this study can provide important insights for farmers and policymakers to adopt the most profitable and efficient methods for water spinach cultivation.

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Prachi Minj, Jitendra Singh, Versha Kumari and Rekha Singh (2023). Response of Different Propagation Methods on Economics of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk.). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(4): 264-267.