Response of Sulphur and Zinc on Yield and Economics of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.)

Abstract

The present study aimed to highlights the response of Sulphur and Zinc on Yield and Economics of Pearl Millet. (Pennisetum glaucum L.). Pearl milet and lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) are very important crops in the Agra region of Uttar Pradesh for their contribution to human and animal nutrition as components of cropping system and as restorers of soil fertility. A field experiment was conducted during Zaid season of 2022 at the Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) India. The treatments consist of Sulphur 20,30,40 kg/ha and zinc 5, 10, 15 kg/ha. The soil of experimental plot was sandy loamy in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.8), low in organic carbon (0.35%) available N (163.42 kg/ha), available P (21.96 kg/ha) and available K (256.48 kg/ha). Results revealed, that the higher grain yield (40.95 q/ha) and higher stover yield (40.95 q/ha) were significantly influenced with application of Sulphur 40 kg/ha +Zinc 15 kg/ha. Higher gross returns (INR 92145.00/ha), higher net returns (INR 62365.00/ha) and higher B:C ratio (2.09) were also recorded in treatment-9 (Sulphur 40 kg/ha +Zinc 15 kg/ha). The findings are based on one season therefore; further trials may be required for further confirmation.