Umrani, N.K. and Bhoi, P.G. and Patil, N.D. (1980) Effect of weed competition on the growth and yield of pearl millet. Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities, 5 (1). pp. 56-57.
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Trials were carried out in 1973-75 on brown soil derived from basalt; pearl millet [Pennisetum americanum] was sown at 150 000 plants/ha. Natural weed infestations were allowed to compete with the crop for specified periods. Weed competition reduced grain yields by 35-90%. The first 20-30 days was the most critical period for weed competition which affected tillering and panicle formation. The weeds were mostly annuals and were easily controlled by hand weeding or inter-row cultivation
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Author Affiliation: | Dry Farming Research Station, Solapur-413001, India. |
| Subjects: | Plant Production Plant Protection Crop Improvement |
| Divisions: | Millet |
| Depositing User: | Mr B Krishnamurthy |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2012 14:27 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2012 14:27 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/6435 |
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