Effect of Tree Leaf Mulches on Weed In Pearl Millet + Mung Bean Intercropping under Guava Based Agri-Horti System

Sanjay Chechi; Manoj Kumar Singh; Sandeep Kumar; Hari Singh; Amol V. Dahiphale

doi:10.36808/if/2019/v145i7/147020

Effect of Tree Leaf Mulches on Weed In Pearl Millet + Mung Bean Intercropping under Guava Based Agri-Horti System

Authors

Sanjay Chechi Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi - 221005
Manoj Kumar Singh Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi - 221005
Sandeep Kumar Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi - 221005
Hari Singh Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi - 221005
Amol V. Dahiphale Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi - 221005

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i7/147020

Keywords:

Guava Based Agro Forestry, Pearl Millet, Mung Bean, Tree Leaves Mulching, Weed Density and Dry Weight, Pearl Millet Equivalent Yield.

Abstract

An experiment was laid out during rainy (Kharif) in Randomized Block Design with three replications under agri-horti system (fruit based agro forestry system) viz., guava based Agri-horti system. The soil of the experimental field was sandy loam in texture with acidic in reaction. It was moderately fertile, being low in organic carbon and nitrogen, medium in phosphorus and potassium. Pearl millet + Mung bean + Mulching (Moringa Spp. leaves - 4 ton/ha) recorded the lowest weed density and weed dry weight thereby maximum weed control efficiency which proved superiority over other mulching treatments. Pearl millet + Mung bean intercropping along with mulching of Moringa spp. Leaves (4 ton/ha) recorded significantly more total pearl millet equivalent grain and straw yields over other treatment combinations.

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