Note on the effect of soil-moisture stress at different stages of growth on HCN content of 'MP Chari' sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

Shukla, N.P. and Singh, A.P. and Hukkeri, S.B. (1973) Note on the effect of soil-moisture stress at different stages of growth on HCN content of 'MP Chari' sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 43 (10). pp. 977-979.

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Abstract

In a field trial, sorghum cv. MP Chari was subjected to various moisture regimes from Apr. until June. Moisture stress during the establishment stage tended to increase the herbage HCN content, thereby increasing the risk of HCN poisoning. In all treatments HCN content decreased with time. Sub-optimal supply of moisture at the elongation stage also resulted in a reduction in DM yield. It is suggested that in order to minimise HCN content and maximise DM yield, irrigation should be given from sowing to the elongation stage

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, U.P., India
Subjects: Soil Science and Microbiology > Soil Sciences
Divisions: Sorghum
Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited: 28 Aug 2012 04:41
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2012 04:42
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/7539

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