Performance of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in maize-chickpea sequence under various integrated nutrient modules in a Vertisol of Central India

Abstract

Present investigation was conducted at the Research Farm of Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal during 2017–18 and 2018–19 to study the performance of chickpea crop under various nutrient management modules in a Vertisol. The field experiment was set up in a randomized block design with three replications of twelve different INM modules. During the rabi seasons of 2017–18 and 2018–19, the chickpea (cv. JG-315) was grown with a set of treatments. The crop’s performance was evaluated in terms of growth, yield (grain and straw), nutritional content, and nutrient uptake under different treatments. At crop harvest, the physic-chemical characteristics of the soil were also evaluated. Finally, the relationship between the numerous examined parameters was determined. The results showed that integrated nutrient management modules had a positive impact on chickpea crop performance and productivity when compared to using only inorganic fertilizer. The INM modules dramatically increased soil organic carbon and improved soil health in terms of physical and chemical qualities, in addition to higher crop performance. Among the various modules, (1) application of 75% STCR dose + FYM @ 5t ha-1to maize followed by 100% P only to chickpea and (2) application of FYM @ 20t ha-1to maize followed by FYM @ 5t ha-1 to chickpea increased the productivity and nutrient uptake in chickpea, improved soil physico-chemical properties and reflected as viable technique in improving soil nutrient availability on sustainable basis.

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Effect of Intercropping Systems with Different Levels of Sulphur on Protein Content, Nitrogen Uptake and Yield Attributes of Mungbean

“…Intercropping, besides utilizing growth resources efficiently, suppressed weeds and disease-pest incidences [13,14], resulting in an overall improvement in crop production over sole cropping with an efficient land-use system. "Crop rotation with cereals and legumes, as well as organic manure addition and optimal N P K application to the soil system, are crucial for maize-chickpea crop yield and soil health" [15,5]. Sulphur plays an inevitable and imperative role in the formation of amino acids, viz.…”

Genetic Diversity Analysis In Kabuli Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) Genotypes Based On Quantitative Traits And Molecular Markers

“…It provides high quality protein for human and animal consumption as well as offers economic benefits to farmers because of the high market value for its grains (Yegrem 2021). Chickpea not only meets its own nitrogen requirement but also leaves residual nitrogen for succeeding crop and maintaining soil fertility, improves physical and chemical properties of the soil, and decreases pests, diseases and weeds of rainy season (kharif) crops (Dotaniya et al 2022). Early maturing, disease resistant and extra large seeded kabuli chickpea varieties may be helpful in generating additional income for farmers, diversifying cereal based cropping systems, bringing additional area under chickpea in general and of kabuli in particular in irrigated areas of the country (Babbar and Thakur 2012, Dhuria and Babbar 2016, Tiwari and Babbar 2017.…”