Yield and Economics of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) as influenced by different Methods of Establishment and Nutrient Management Practices in Southern Dry Zone of Karnataka

Author: Manasa N., Ramachandra C., Kalyanamurthy K.N., Vighnesh and Shivakumar N.

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Abstract

Chia is a very important super food crop with lots of medicinal value getting more popularity in recent days because of its healthy omega-3 fatty acid content. The cultivation of Chia in India was started by very few farmers now a day’s demand for Chia has increased due to its nutrient content and encouraging farmers to cultivate the crop. In this regard’s suitable methods of establishment with adequate spacing and fertilizer management is considered as a base that leads to development of production technology which can influence the healthy seed yield and yield attributes which are most important components of systematic cultivation that could enhance productivity and profitability of crop. The field experiment was carried out at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, V.C. Farm, Mandya during kharif 2019 to evaluate the suitable methods of establishment and nutrient management practices on yield and economics of Chia (Salvia hispanica). The experiment comprised twelve treatment combinations laid out in split-plot design with three replications. The results of the study revealed that transplanting method of Chia cultivation resulted in significantly higher seed yield (1043.8 kg ha-1), gross income (Rs. 167016 ha-1), net returns (Rs. 128542 ha-1) and B:C ratio (4.34) and was on par with line sowing than broadcasting methods of establishment. Among nutrient management practices, application of 60:40:40 NPK kg ha-1 + FYM (8 t ha-1) resulted significantly higher seed yield (1120.3 kg ha-1), gross returns (Rs. 179250 ha-1), net returns (Rs. 136323 ha-1) and B: C ratio (4.18) followed by application of 40:20:20 NPK kg ha-1 + FYM (8 t ha-1), FYM (8 t ha-1) and found significantly superior over other treatments in the study.

Keywords

Chia, establishment, fertilizers, gross income and seed yield

Conclusion

Optimum seed yield with greater net returns and B:C ratio was recorded with transplanting method of establishment with application of 60:40:40 NPK kg ha-1 + FYM (8 t ha-1) and was found economical and sustainable compared to control plots. So, it can be recommended for transplanting method of cultivation with fertilizer dosage of 60:40:40 NPK kg ha-1 + FYM (8 t ha-1) for getting maximum yield coupled with superior quality seed and higher returns.

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Manasa N., Ramachandra C., Kalyanamurthy K.N., Vighnesh and Shivakumar N. (2023). Yield and Economics of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) as influenced by different Methods of Establishment and Nutrient Management Practices in Southern Dry Zone of Karnataka. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 573-577.