Effect of Plant Geometry and Sulphur on yield, Oil Content and Economics of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Abstract

A field experiment entitled “Effect of Plant geometry and Sulphur on yield and Economics of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)” was conducted during Zaid season 2021 at Krishi Vigyan kendra, SHUATS, Allahabad, (U.P.). The soil of experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 6.7). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine treatments consisted of Spacing (25x15cm2,30x15cm2,35x15cm2) and Sulphur (20 kg,30kg,40kg/ha) which were replicated thrice and effect was observed on Gujarat til-4 sesame variety. The result showed that there were significant increase in growth and yield parameters viz., The results obtained that yield parameters such as capsule (35.87/plant), seeds (38.47 /capsule), test weight (2.90 g), seed yield (867.97 kg/ha), stover yield (1554.20 kg/ha), harvest index (39.36%) and oil content (48.32%) were recorded maximum in the treatment combination of 30 cm x 15 cm + 40 kg sulphur at Harvest. However, in economic point of view, maximum gross returns (INR 82,456.83/ha), net returns (INR 56,779.83/ha) and benefit: cost ratio (2.2) were obtained highest in the treatment combination of 30 cm x 15 cm + 40 kg Sulphur respectively.