Legume Research - An International Journal
Web of Science
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue: 5

Effect of phosphorus and iron levels on growth and yield attributes of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under agroclimatic zone IV A of Rajasthan, India

  • Author:
  • K.K. Pingoliya, A.K. Mathur, M.L. Dotaniya1, D.K. Jajoria2, G.P. Narolia2
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 537 to 541

1Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabi Bagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal- 462 038, India

2Directorate of Research, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur – 313 001, India

Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur-313 001, India

*Corresponding author's e-mail: kkpankaj.agricos@gmail.com

Online published on 9 October, 2014.

Abstract

Effect of phosphorus (P) and iron (Fe) on growth and yield attributes of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) was studied during rabi season of 2010–2011 with four levels of P (control, 20, 40 and 60 kg P2O5 ha−1) and Fe (control, 2.5, 5 and 7.5 kg Fe ha−1). Increasing P and Fe levels, increased the plant height, branch plant−1, pods plant−1, seed pod−1 and test weight; in 40 kg P2O5 ha−1 with 5 kg Fe ha−1 plot, significantly improved yield attributes compared to rest of the treatments. The effect of application of iron 5 and 7.5 kg Fe ha−1 was found at par on growth and, yield and yield attributes. Application of P and Fe fertilizer improved soil fertility status and crop yield, it can be a sustainable tool to enhanced chickpea production.

Keywords

Chickpea, Iron, Phosphorous, Yield parameters