Indian Journal of Plant Physiology
  • Year: 1990
  • Volume: 33o
  • Issue: 4

Effect of soil temperature and moisture on the growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

  • Author:
  • Y.P. Dubey
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 355 to 358

Department of Soil Science, G.P. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Nainital

* Present address: Asstt. Scientist (Soils), Regional Res. Station Dhaulakuan Sirmour (H.P.)

Abstract

A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of soil temperature on the growth of wheat (cv. RE. 21). The soil temperature of 21±1.5°C and 100-15 per cent available soil moisture were found to be most suitable for growth of wheat.