Effect of Farm Yard Manure and Nitrogen Application on Growth and Productivity of Wheat under Long Term Experimental Conditions

Abstract

To study the effect of farm yard manure (FYM) and nitrogen application on growth and productivity of wheat under long term experimental conditions a field experiment was conducted comprised of two level of FYM (0 and 15 t/ha) and three mode of application (kharif, rabi and both kharif and rabi) in main plots whereas two levels of nitrogen (0 and 120 kg/ha) in sub plot was laid out in split plot design with three replications. Plant height, dry matter accumulation, number of tillers/m2, yield (grain yield, straw yield and biological yield) and yield attributing characters, were significantly higher for FYM 15 t/ha was applied in both kharif and rabi season as compared to FYM at 15 t/ha applied either in rabi or kharif and control. Application of 120 kg N/ha significantly increased growth parameters, yield and yield attributes as compared to control. Application of 15 t/ha FYM along with 120 kg N/ha significantly improved the growth and yield of wheat.