Performance of Blackgram Varieties under Rainfed Conditions of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka

A field experiment was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Chamarajanagar, Karnataka to study the performance of blackgram varieties under rainfed condition of Chamarajanagar district. The varieties included in the test were LBG 625 (Check), LBG 791 and KU14-8. Among three varieties LBG 791 (1.24%) recorded significantly lower yellow mosaic incidence which was at par with KU14-8 (1.47%) compared to LBG 625 (31.3%). However, grain yield, haulm yield and harvest Index were higher with LBG 791 as compared to LBG 625. Similar trend was observed for growth and yield parameters. The highest gross returns and B:C Ratio of Rs.36,302/ha and 1.41, respectively were realized with LBG 791 as compared to LBG 625.