Seasonal and Density Variation in Growth and Yield Attributes of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L. Sprague) in Marathwada Region of Maharashtra, India
G.S. Pawar *
Department of Agricultural Botany, (Plant Physiology), VNMKV, Parbhani-431402 (M.S.), India.
P.B. Kardile
Department of Agricultural Botany, (Plant Physiology), VNMKV, Parbhani-431402 (M.S.), India.
K.R. Kadam
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, PGI, MPKV, Rahuri-413722 (M.S.), India.
P.R. Thombre
Department of Agricultural Botany, (Plant Physiology), PGI, MPKV, Rahuri-413722 (M.S.), India.
A.S. Dahatonde
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, PGI, MPKV, Rahuri-413722 (M.S.), India.
A.P. Lawand
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, PGI, MPKV, Rahuri-413722 (M.S.), India.
Bhanudas Chibhade
Department of Agricultural Botany, (Plant Physiology), VNMKV, Parbhani-431402 (M.S.), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The experiment was planned and conducted during 2019-20 to find out the specific sowing duration along with proper sowing distance to gain optimum yield and quality of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague). Three sowing dates (15, 23 and 30 of August) and three spacings (60 x 10, 75 x 30 and 90 x 45 cm). Plant attributes like plant height, number of primary, secondary branches per plant, chlorophyll content and growth parameters were recorded. Early sown crop with spacing was significant over other duration and densities.
Keywords: Seasonal variation, sowing dates, row spacing, densities, growth attributes, Ajwain, Marathwada