Wheat productivity as affected by seeding density and geometry of plantings. | [Sarhad Journal of Agriculture • 1987]

Author(s):

1. M. Shafi Nazir: Agronomy Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Mashkoor Ahmad: Agronomy Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. M. Siddiq: Agronomy Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Riaz Ahmad: Agronomy Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

In a field experiment the feasibility and productive efficiency of the newly designed geometry of planting wheat in 2,3 and 4-row strips 45, 60 and 75 cm apart, respectively at 40, 60, 80 and 100 kg/ha seeding rates was studied against the usual method of planting in 30 cm apart single rows. The results led to the conclusion that wheat planted at the rate of 100 kg/ha produced significantly greater number of productive tillers per unit area and higher grain yield/ha than the remaining three seeding rates, while all the multi-row strip planting systems gave as good yield as that of single row planting system which ranged between 37.12 to 38.29 quintals/ha. The results further revealed that close multi-row strip planting systems are not only suitable for harvesting matching grain yields but also facilitate performance of inter-cultural operations and convenient application of herbicides for effective weed control because of sufficient space between the strips.

Page(s): 409-415

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Published: Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume: 3, Issue: 4, Year: 1987

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