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Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established on 20th October, 1969 with its head-quarter at Akola. This Agricultural University was named after the illustrious son of Vidarbha Dr. Panjabrao (alias Bhausaheb) Deshmukh, who was the Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of India. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the eleven districts of Vidarbha. According to the University Act 1983 (of the Government of Maharashtra), the University is entrusted with the responsibility of agricultural education, research and extension education alongwith breeder and foundation seed programme.
The University has its main campus at Akola. The instructional programmes at main campus are spread over in 5 Colleges namely, College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture and Post Graduate Institute. At this campus 4 degree programmes namely B.Sc.(Agri.) B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) , two Master’s Degree Programmes viz. M.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.) and Doctoral Degree Programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agril. Engineering are offered.
The University has its sub-campus at Nagpur with constituent College, College of Agriculture which offers B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc.(Agri.) degree programmes. The Nagpur Campus is accomplished with a garden, surrounded by its natural beauty and a well established Zoo which attract the general public and visitors to the city. A separate botanic Garden is being maintained on 22 hectares with a green house for the benefit of research workers.
In addition there are 2 affiliated grant-in-aid colleges and 14 private non-grant-in-aid colleges under the umbrella of this University
A Central Research Station is situated at the main Campus which caters to the need of research projects undertaken by Crop Scientists of the principle crops of the region are Cotton, Sorghum, Oilseeds and Pulses.
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ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION ON GROWTH AND SEED YIELD OF CORIANDER(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-09-09) DEOKAR, SHUBHANGI PRAMOD.; Wagh, Dr. A. P.An experiment entitled “Effect of different plant growth regulators and methods of application on growth and seed yield of coriander” was carried out during rabi season of academic year 2018-19, at Instructional Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (M.S.). The experiment was conducted in Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications and eighteen treatment combinations. There were two factors, main factor being methods of application of PGRs (three) viz. seed soaked, foliar spray, seed soaked + foliar spray and another sub factor was six concentrations of PGRs viz., GA3 (50, 75 and 100 ppm) and CCC (200, 250 and 300 ppm). The data of experiment indicated that the factor, method of application of PGRs M3 – seed soaked + foliar spray recorded significantly maximum results for plant height (cm), number of branches per plant, number of umbels per plant, number of umbellets per umbel, number of seeds per umbel, seed yield per plant (g), seed yield per plot (kg), seed yield per hectare (q), test weight (g), germination (%) and oleoresin content (%) whereas, significantly minimum results for days required to first flowering, days required to 50 % flowering and days required to harvesting. The factor, concentration of PGRs P3 – GA3 @ 100 ppm showed significantly maximum results for plant height (cm), test weight (g), germination (%) and oleoresin content (%) and significantly minimum results for days required to first flowering, days required to 50 % flowering and days required to harvesting. Whereas, the concentration of PGRs P6 – CCC @ 300 ppm was giving significantly maximum results for number of branches per plant, number of umbels per plant, number of umbellets per umbel, number of seeds per umbel, seed yield per plant (g), seed yield per plot (kg) and seed yield per hectare (q). Interaction effect of different concentration of PGRs and methods of application was found significantly maximum with treatment combination M3P6 – CCC @ 300 ppm with seed soaked + foliar spray for plant height, number of branches per plant, number of umbels per plant, number of umbellets per umbel, number of seeds per umbel, seed yield per plant (g), seed yield per plot (kg) and seed yield per hectare (q), test weight (g) and benefit: cost ratio. The results of interaction effect of treatment combination M3P3 – GA3 @ 100 ppm as seed soaked + foliar spray was found significantly minimum in terms of days required to first flowering, days required to 50 % flowering and days required to harvesting. Whereas interaction effect for germination (%) and oleoresin content (%) was found to be non-significant.ThesisItem Open Access GENOTYPIC VARIABILITY AND CORRELATION STUDIES IN DILL (Anethum graveolens L.).(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-11-09) RAUT, ADITYA UMESH.; Ghawade, Dr. S. M.The present investigation entitled “Genetic variability and correlation studies in dill (Anethum graveolens L.)” was carried out with seventeen genotypes including one check. The genotypes were sown in Randomized Block Design with three replications, during rabi 2018-2019 at Chilli and Vegetable Research Unit (CVRU), Dr. PDKV, Akola. The observations were recorded on five randomly selected plants for fourteen characters viz., plant height, number of branches, number of umbels per plant, number of umbellate per umbel, seed yield per plant, number of seeds per umbel, number of seeds per umbellate, test weight, oil content, days to 1st flowering, days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, germination percentage and seed yield per plot. The data so obtained was subjected to analysis of variance, estimation of different variability parameters, genetic correlation coefficient analysis and path analysis. Analysis of variance revealed significant values of genotypic mean sum of square, for all the fourteen characters under study. The characters, number of seeds per umbel, number of umbels per plant, days to first flowering, plant height at maturity and days to 50% flowering exhibited higher magnitude for genotypic mean sum of square. High GCV coupled with high heritability and expected genetic advance of a character provides good selection advantage. Therefore, there is substantial scope for improvement of seed yield per plant, number of umbels per plant, test weight, number of seeds per umbel and number of seeds per umbellate. Selection for these characters would be effective in selection for suitable genotype of dill improvement programme in future. Association study indicated that, seed yield per plot was positively and significantly correlated at genotypic level with number of branches per plant, numbers of umbels per plant, number of umbellets per umbel, seed yield per plant, number of seeds per umbel and number of seeds per umbellate. This association indicated that, improvement in seed yield can be achieved by improving the above characters. Based on direct and indirect effects of different yield components on seed yield, it appears that, more stress on plant height, number of branches per plant, number of umbel per plant, number of umbellets per umbel, number of seeds per umbel, number of seeds per umbellet and germination percentage will be useful in identifying the dill genotypes as parents for further improvement. Therefore, on the basis of yield and yield contributing characters, the genotypes AKDIL-02, AKDIL-04, AKDIL-05 and AKDIL-13 could be undertaken in future improvement programme.ThesisItem Open Access STUDIES ON PREPARATION OF BEETROOT WINE.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-10-09) NIMBOKAR, SHRADDHA ASHOK; Dalal, Dr. S. R.An experiment entitled “Studies on preparation of beetroot wine” was carried out during the year 2019-20 at Post Harvest Technology Laboratory, Section of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola with the objectives to study the effect of different levels of yeast and pH on chemical and sensory quality of beetroot wine and to find out the suitable combination of yeast and pH levels and to obtain superior quality of beetroot wine. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Completely Randomized Design (FCRD) with two factors as factor ‘A’ , levels of yeast viz., Y1 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 15 ml/litre), Y2 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 20 ml/litre) and Y3 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 25 ml/litre) and factor ‘B’, pH levels viz., P1 (3.0-pH), P2 (3.5-pH), P3 (4.0-pH) and P4 (4.5-pH) with twelve treatment combinations replicated thrice. The observations in respect of chemical and sensory evaluation were recorded periodically at two months interval up to 7 months of maturation of wine. From the findings it is observed that for preparation of the beetroot wine the level of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 25 ml/litre was found significantly superior in respect of total soluble solids, pH, total sugars, reducing sugars, non reducing sugars, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid and ethanol. Regarding the different TSS levels, 24 °B of must was found suitable for preparation of wine with respect to TSS, pH, total sugars, reducing sugars, non reducing sugars, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, and ethanol content of wine. The effect of both the factors influencing the phenol content of matured beetroot wine was found to be non significant. No traces of methanol were found in any treatment of wine at different stages of maturation. Further the taste, colour, flavour and overall acceptability scores were increased continuously during maturation with advancement of time. The treatment combination Y3P3 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 25 ml/litre with 4.0 pH) was found superior for preparation of wine from beetroot.ThesisItem Open Access EVALUATION OF LOCAL GENOTYPES IN DOLICHOS BEAN (Dolichos lablab L.).(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-10-01) PAWAR, AMOL PAWAR.; Ghawade, Dr. S. M.A field experiment entitled “Evaluation of local genotypes in dolichos bean (Dolichos lablab L.)” at Chilli and Vegetable Research Unit, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, during kharif season of year 2018-19. with the objectives to collect the local genotypes of dolichos bean from Vidarbha region, to study the performance under Akola conditions and to find out the suitable genotype with better yield and quality of dolichos bean. There were twenty-eight genotypes of dolichos bean tested in the present study. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. At the time of experiment, the observations were recorded on the various parameters viz., vine length, primary branch per plant, days to flower initiation, flower colour, days to 50% flowering, days to first pod set, days to first harvest, yield of green pod per plant (kg), yield of green pod per hector (q/ha), protein content (%), fiber content (%), pod colour, pod length (cm), pod width (mm), weight of 10 green pods (g), pods per plant, crop duration, aphid infestation (%), pod borer (%), wilt (PDI) were recorded during the period of investigation Highly significant differences were observed in the genotypes for all the characters under study. The genotype AK-WAL/18-07 showed maximum primary branches per plant (1.63, 5.97, 10.80, 14.53 and 17.67, respectively), at 30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 DAS respectively. The genotype AK-WAL/18-21 was expressed earliest (44.3) days to flower initiation, days to 50 % flowering (73.33), days to first pod set (91.10) and first harvest (101.33 days). Check variety dipali recorded maximum pod length (17.23 cm), and ten-pod weight (145.3 g). Pod width was noticed maximum (37.2 mm) in genotype AK-WAL/18-24. Number of pods per plant were ranged from 32.98 to 266. And the genotype AK-WAL/18-07 expressed maximum pods per plant as well as pod yield per plant (201.67 q). Six different pod-colors (cream with purple suture, light green, green, greenish purple, dark purple) were recorded as variability amongst genotypes under present study. The genotypes AK-WAL/18-21, AK-WAL/18-15, AK-WAL/18-16 reported to be earlier genotype, which might be considered as best genotypes for short duration. The maximum (21.7 %) protein content was reported by genotype AK-WAL/18-13. Whereas, the (6.36 %) fiber content was observed in genotype AK-WAL/18-17. As regards to the infestation by sucking pest to dolichos bean crop is concerned, genotypes AK-WAL/18-08, AK-WAL/18-09, AK-WAL/18-16, AK-WAL/18-17 showed resistivity against aphid. However, genotype AK-WAL/18-20 noticed susceptibility against aphid. The other important pest pod borer was noticed tolerance with genotype AK-WAL/18-05 and susceptibility with genotype AK-WAL/18-15. Therefore, genotypes AK-WAL/18-06, AK-WAL/18-07, AK-WAL/18-15, AK-WAL/18-16, AK-WAL/18-17, AK-WAL/18-24 and AK-WAL/18-25 could be undertaken in further breeding programmes in order to improve the qualitative and quantitative features of existing cultivars in dolichos bean.ThesisItem Open Access GENETIC VARIABILITY AND ASSOCIATION ANALYSIS IN QUANTITATIVE TRAITS OF OKRA.(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-10-01) PATIL, KIRTIKUMAR RAVASAHEB.; Paithankar, Dr. D. H.The present investigation was undertaken with the objectives to estimate the extent of genetic variability genotypic and phenotypic correlation coefficient with path analysis of yield component in selected available genotypes of okra. The observation were recorded on plant height (cm), number of primary branches per plant, number of nodes per plant, inter nodal length (cm), days to first flowering, days to 50% flowering, days to last harvesting, number of fruits per plant, weight of fruit (g), fruit length (cm), diameter of fruit(cm), yield per plant(g), moisture content (%), YVMV severity, yield per plot (kg), yield per hectare(q). Genotypic coefficient of variation found too high in yield per plant and noted low in days to first flowering. Similar trends was observed for phenotypic coefficient of variation indicating less influence of environment. Heritability estimates were higher for all the characters and high heritability coupled with high expected genetic advance over mean for characters number of primary branches, days to last harvesting and number of fruits per plant. The minimum differences in GCV and PCV were observed for the character fruit length, diameter of fruit. Yield per plant was Positively and significantly correlated with are observed among various characters Number of fruits per plant, Weight of fruit, Number of nodes per plant, Number of primary branches per plant. Based on direct and indirect effects of different yield components on yield it appears that it would be rewarding to lay stress on number of nodes per plant, Number of fruits per plant, Number of primary branches, and Fruit yield per plant will be useful in identifying the genotypes as parents for further improvement in okra. Genotypes like Phule Vimukta, AKO-10, PDKV Pragati could selected for further crop improvement in okra.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF PLANT GROWTH RETARDANTS ON GROWTH, SEED YIELD AND QUALITY OF OKRA(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-11-09) WAKULKAR, KARISHMA DEVIDAS.; Bhople, Dr. S. R.The present investigation entitled “Effect of plant growth retardants on growth seed yield and quality of okra.” was carried out during the year 2019-20 at Instructional cum demonstration Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, Faculty of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, to ascertain the effect of different growth retardants and their concentrations on growth, seed yield and quality, with a view to find out the suitable growth retardant and its concentration on better growth, seed yield and quality of okra. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The experiment consist of growth retardants viz. CCC (400, 500, 600 ppm), MH (200, 300, 400 ppm), Ethrel (200, 300 400 ppm), and one treatment of control. The experiment was thus conducted with ten treatments. The treatment having foliar application of Cycocel 500 ppm at 30 and 50 days after sowing was found significantly better in term of vegetative growth parameters viz. dwarfness in plant, minimum in internodal length, maximum number of leaves plant-1, internodes plant-1, branches plant-1 and leaf area, reproductive growth parameters like minimum days required to flower initiation, days required to 50 percent flowering, days required for first fruiting and days required for first and last harvesting; maximum in yield and yield attributes viz. number of fruits plant-1, length of fruit, diameter of fruit, number of seeds fruit-1, weight of seeds fruit-1, Seed yield plant-1, Seed yield plot-1 and Seed yield hectare-1 (13.41q ha-1) as well as quality parameters viz. test weight of seed, graded seed yield percentage and germination percentage in okra.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF NITROGEN AND POTASSIUM ON GROWTH, SEED YIELD AND QUALITY OF FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare Mill).(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-09-10) AROLKAR, NEHA MAHENDRA.; Nagre, Dr. P. K.A field experiment entitled “Effect of different levels of nitrogen and potassium on seed yield and quality of fennel” was carried out during rabi 2018-2019, at Instructional Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola under Factorial Randomized Block Design, with 3 replications and 12 treatment combinations, consisted of 4 levels of nitrogen (60 kg ha-1, 80 kg ha-1, 100 kg ha-1 and 120 kg ha-1) and 3 levels of potassium (40 kg ha-1, 60 kg ha-1 and 80 kg ha-1). An application of nitrogen at N4 i.e. (120 kg N ha-1) was found significantly superior in respect of growth parameters. Whereas nitrogen level N3 i.e. (100 kg N ha-1) was found significantly superior in yield per hectare (11.53 q). While, earliness in terms of flowering and seed harvesting exhibited by the treatment N1 i.e. (60 kg N ha-1). As Regards to the influence of potassium levels, K2 i.e. (60 kg K ha-1) was found significantly superior for plant height (51.29 cm, 88.78 cm and 181.93 cm at 60, 90 and 120 DAS), number of primary branches per plant (8.86,10.01 and 10.86 at 60, 90 and 120 DAS ), number of secondary branches per plant (21.30, 22.60 and 23.81 at 60, 90 and 120 DAS), seed yield per hectare (11 q) and germination percentage (88.10). Whereas early flowering (66.80 days), days required for 50% flowering (86.08) and days required for seed harvesting (167). Available nitrogen (205.85 kg ha-1), phosphorus (18.41 kg ha-1), potassium (228.86 kg ha-1), plant nitrogen uptake (60.28 kg ha-1) and potassium uptake (20.05 kg ha-1) was recorded significantly maximum with K3-80 kg K ha-1 The interaction effect of N4 x K2 i.e. (N4-120 N kg ha-1 and K2-60 K kg ha-1) and N3 x K2 i.e. (N3-100 N kg ha-1 and K2-60 K kg ha-1) found superior for growth and yield parameters. Considering the cost economics, treatment T8 i.e.(100 N kg ha-1;60 K kg ha-1) was found to be the most remunerative and profitable as per the B:C ratio (1: 3.87) for fennel seed production followed by the B:C ratio (1:3.79) in treatment T7 i.e.(100 N kg ha-1;40 K kg ha-1).ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NITROGEN AND POTASSIUM ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SWEET CORN (Zea mays(L). Var. Saccharata).(Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2020-09-01) UMBARKAR, SUMIT PURUSHOTTAM.; WAGH, Dr. A. P.A field investigation on Effect of different levels of nitrogen and potassium on growth, yield and quality of sweet corn (Zea mays(L).var.Saccharata) was carried out at Instructional Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during summer season of year 2018-19. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design having fifteen (15) treatment combinations and three (3) replications. Among the two factors studied, the factor A i.e. nitrogen (N) was applied in five different levels i.e. N1 (150 kg ha-1), N2 (175 kg ha-1), N3 (200 kg ha-1), N4 (225 kg ha-1) and N5 (250 kg ha-1). While, the another factor B i.e. potassium (K) was applied in 3 different levels such as K1 (60 kg ha-1), K2 (80 kg ha-1), K3 (100 kg ha-1). Growth and yield parameters were influenced by nitrogen levels, treatment with application of nitrogen N5 (250 kg N ha-1) recorded significantly higher plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, leaf area, total chlorophyll content, minimum days to 50 percent tasseling and cob harvest, whereas days to 50 % silking showed non-significant effects. In context to the yield parameters, cob weight with and without husk per plant, per plot, per hectare and green fodder as well as dry fodder yield was recorded significantly maximum with the application of level N5 (250 kg N ha-1), whereas cob length, cob girth, number of cobs per plant, number of grains per cob and grain weight per cob were observed maximum with the application of level N4 (225 kg N ha-1). Quality parameters like reducing and non-reducing sugar showed non-significant effects, while protein and TSS content was observed maximum at level N4 (225 kg N ha-1). Available NPK and plant NPK uptake was also recorded significantly maximum at level N5 (250 kg N ha-1). Plant height was influenced by potassium levels and observed maximum at level K2 (80 kg K2O ha-1). All the other growth parameters such as number of leaves, stem diameter, leaf area were observed maximum and days to 50% tasseling and days to cob harvest were observed minimum with the application of K3 (100 kg K2O ha-1) but however, total chlorophyll content of leaves and days to 50 % silking showed non-significant effects. Similarly all the yield parameters viz. cob weight with and without husk per plant, per plot, per hectare, cob length, cob girth, number of cobs per plant, number of grains per cob and grain weight per cob were observed maximum at level K2 (80 kg K2O ha-1), but except the green and dry fodder yield which was recorded maximum at level K3 (100 kg K2O ha-1). All the quality parameters showed non-significant effects. Available NPK in soil and NPK uptake by plants were found maximum at level K3 (100 kg K2O ha-1). Growth parameters like plant height, leaf area and total chlorophyll content were observed maximum in treatment combination N5K2 (250 kg N +80 kg K2O ha-1), whereas all the other growth parameters like stem diameter was observed maximum and days to 50 % tasseling and days to cob harvest were observed minimum in treatment combination N5K3 (250 kg N +100 kg K2O ha-1) except number of leaves, it was found maximum in treatment combination N4K2 (225 kg N +80 kg K2O ha-1) and days to 50 % silking did not show any kind of significant effect. All the yield parameters viz. cob weight with and without husk per plant, per plot, per hectare, cob length, cob girth, number of cobs per plant, number of grains per cob and grain weight per cob were recorded maximum in treatment combination N4K2 (225 kg N +80 kg K2O ha-1) except the green and dry fodder yield which were found maximum in treatment combination N5K3 (250 kg N +100 kg K2O ha-1). Quality parameters did not show significant effects, whereas available NPK and plant NPK uptake was observed maximum in treatment combination N4K2 (225 kg N +80 kg K2O ha-1). The maximum benefit: cost ratio 1: 3.69 was observed in the treatment combination N4K2 (225 kg N + 80 kg K2O ha-1).ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SWEET CORN (Zea mays (L). var. Saccharata).(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-08-16) JADHAV, PRADIP SUBHASH; Wagh, Dr. A. P.An experiment entitled “Effect of different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, yield and quality of sweet corn (Zea mays (L).var.Saccharata)” was carried out in summer season of 2017 at the Main Garden, Department of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (M.S.). The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with three replications and fifteen treatment combinations with factor A. nitrogen levels viz. N¬1 -100 kg ha-1, N2-125 kg ha-1, N¬3 -150 kg ha-1, N4 -175 kg ha-1 and N5 - 200 kg ha-1.and factor B phosphorus levels viz. P1 - 40 kg ha-1, P2 - 60 kg ha-1 and P3 - 80 kg ha-1. Growth and yield parameters were significantly influenced by nitrogen levels, treatment with application of nitrogen N5 (200 kg ha-1) recorded significantly higher plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, leaf area, plant height, total chlorophyll content, minimum days to 50 percent tasseling, 50 percent silking and cob harvest. It also recorded significantly higher cob weight, cob weight plot-1, cob length, cob girth, number of cob plant-1, number of grains cob-1, grains weight cob-1, fodder weight plot-1. Quality parameters like reducing sugar, non reducing sugar, protein content, TSS influenced by different levels of nitrogen was found non significant effect on the basis of one year data. The soil and plant nutrient status was also found to be improved with the application of nitrogen N5 - 200 kg ha-1. Application of phosphorus P3 - 80 kg ha-1 recorded significantly higher growth parameter, yield parameter, soil and plant NPK .but found non significant in quality parameter on the basis of one year data. Among all the treatment combination N5P3 (200 kg + 80 kg N:P2O5 ha -1) was found superior for growth parameters (plant height, number of leaves, leaf chlorophyll content, leaf area, stem diameter, days to 50 percent tasseling , 50 percent silking and cob harvest). It was also found superior for yield parameter (cob weight, cob weight plot-1, cob length, cob girth, number of cob plant-1, number of grains cob-1, grains weight cob-1 and fodder weight plot-1). Quality parameters like reducing sugar, non reducing sugar, protein content, TSS content influenced by different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus was found non significant effect on the basis of one year data. Therefore, nitrogen level 200 kg ha-1 along with phosphorus level 80 kg ha-1 is best suited for obtaining higher yield of good and quality sweet corn. The soil and plant nutrient status was also found to be improved with the application of nitrogen and phosphorus combination N5P3 (200 kg+80 kg N: P2O5 ha-1).The benefit: cost ratio was also observed maximum i.e. 1: 3.68 for treatment combination N5P3 (200 kg 1 + 80 kg N: P2O5 ha-1).
