Correlation Studies on Different Growth Parameter of Spice Crops under Poplar Based Agroforestry System

Abstract

The Present study was carried out to estimate the correlation of intercrop viz., Fennel, Ajowain, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mentha, Kalonji, Chilli and Cumin under Poplar-based agroforestry system. Experiment was conducted under 15 years old existing poplar based agri-silviculture system using Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications and 8 treatments in central part of state U.P. The treatments used under experimentation are (C1) Fennel, (C2) Ajowain, (C3) Coriander, (C4) Fenugreek, (C5) Mentha, (C6) Kalonji, (C7) Chilli, and (C8) Cumin. The significantly positive and negative correlation was recorded on parameter viz. Plant Height, No. of Branch, No. of leaves, No. of Umbels / plant, No. of Umblets/ Umbels, No. of Seed / Umblets, test Weight and yield. The findings of present study will be benefits to farmers and agriculture professionals in estimating correlation of various yield and growth parameters under Poplar tree under certain management practices to get higher returns.