Indian Journal of Agronomy

A field experiment conducted at Coimbatore under irrigated condition during rainy (kharif) and (rabi) seasons of 1999–2000 revealed that pure stand of pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] recorded higher yield parameters, viz. pods/plant, pod weight/plant, seeds/pod and test weight, and it was on a par with intercropping of amaranth (Amaranthus sp.) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.). Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) as an intercrop, significantly reduced the yield-attributing parameters of pigeonpea. Maximum seed yield was recorded under pure stand of pigeonpea in both the seasons. Coriander or amaranth as intercrop did not reduce the pigeonpea seed yield significantly. Combined source of 50% organic and 50% inorganic fertilizer recorded higher yield attributes and seed yield of pigeonpea over their single source.