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.)
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.