Indexing

Evaluation of suitable Hybrid Napier Bajra varieties for Southern Agro Climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India

Author: P. Aruna, B. Soumya, G. Bharathi, K. Ravi Chandra and C. Ramakrishna

PDF Download PDF

Abstract

The experiment was conducted during the kharif and rabi season of 2023 in Fodder Production Farm of Livestock Research Station, Palamaner, Andhra Pradesh to evaluate the suitable Hybrid Napier Bajra varieties for Southern Agro Climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in complete randomized block design with six hybrid napier bajra varieties (CO (CN) 4, CO (BN) 5, BNH-10, Red Napier, Packchong-1, Hiramani) each replicated thrice. The study revealed that among these napier bajra hybrids, CO BN (5) and CO (CN)-4 varieties performed well in this region by recording higher values of growth parameters and as well as green fodder yield which were observed as Plant height (340.8 and 290.5 cm), Leaf Length (131.7 and 125.3 cm), Leaf Breadth (5.61 and 5.30 cm), Stem Girth (7.60 and 7.10 cm), Number of tillers Clump-1 (29.27 and 30.10 No.), No. of leaves tiller-1 (15.25 and 13.53 No.), Green forage Yield (380.1 and 372.5 tha-1) with CO BN (5) and CO- (CN) 4 respectively.

Keywords

Hybrid Napier Bajra, Green Fodder, Evaluation, Yield, CO BN (5), CO (CN)-4

Conclusion

Based on above experiment results it was concluded that among six napier bajra varieties tested CO (BN)5 and CO (CN) 4 are suitable hybrids for better green fodder production throughout the year in Chittor district which falls in Southeren Agro-Climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh as these hybrids recorded significantly higher values of growth attributes and green forage yield compare to the other varieties. Hence cultivation of CO (BN) 5 and CO (CN)4 may be recommended for better green fodder production throughout the year in Chittor district which falls in Southeren Agro -Climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India.

References

-

How to cite this article

P. Aruna, B. Soumya, G. Bharathi, K. Ravi Chandra and C. Ramakrishna (2024). Evaluation of suitable Hybrid Napier Bajra varieties for Southern Agro Climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(12): 86-88.