Study of Productivity and Economics of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) Variety ABV -04 in Relation to Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Mannepu Venkata Sai Ganesh *

Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Rajesh Singh *

Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Thakur Indu *

Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Kalyani Dwivedi *

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Background: Pearl millet can thrive in a wide range of local conditions. In areas where sorghum cannot thrive, pearl millet is a viable alternative. Sorghum and maize can't compete with pearl millet when it comes to soil moisture utilisation and heat tolerance.

Objectives: Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on yield and economics of pearl millet

Methods: With the goal of studying the effect of nitrogen and phosphorus on yield and economics of Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) Var. ABV - 04 under a Randomized block design with 9 treatments (T1-T The experimental results revealed that 120 kg N/ha + 60 kg P/ha produced ear head length (20.77 cm), number of grains/ear head (1972.0), grain yield (2.68 t/ha), harvest index (41.49 percent).T9 120 kg N/ha + 60 kg P/ha produced greater net returns (95,132.00 INR/ha), gross returns (1,36,544.00 INR/ha), and benefit-to-cost ratios (2.30).

Conclusion: 120 kg N/ha + 60 kg P/ha yielded the highest net return (95,132.00INR /ha), gross return (1,36,544.00INR /ha), and benefit: cost ratio than any other combination of nutrition source (2.30).

Keywords: Pearl millet, nitrogen, phosphorus, economics yield


How to Cite

Venkata Sai Ganesh, Mannepu, Rajesh Singh, Thakur Indu, and Kalyani Dwivedi. 2022. “Study of Productivity and Economics of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum L.) Variety ABV -04 in Relation to Nitrogen and Phosphorus”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 12 (8):91-96. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i830726.