Maximization of seed yield and quality seed production in berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.)
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Date
2016
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CCSHAU
Abstract
Seed quality plays an important role in the crop establishment and overall performance of the
crop. Keeping in view the seed quality, the experimental material for the present research comprised of
two varieties of berseem viz. Wardan and Mescavi that were grown in three replications in factorial
RBD to maximize the seed yield and quality. The last foliage cut was given on different dates to left
the crop for seed production i.e., C1 (10th march), C2 (25th march) and C3 (9th april) and two foliar spray
of micronutrients at initiation of flowering and 50% flowering were done in all cutting treatments. The
investigation resulted that delay in the date of last foliage cut reduced the plant growth, seed yield and
quality. The crop gave the maximum plant growth along with highest seed yield and quality after C1
which was followed by C2 and lowest performance was observed in C3. The application of 2% KNO3
and 100 ppm borax at the flowering in cutting treatments enhanced the plant growth, seed yield and
quality followed by 2% KNO3 as compared to water (control). Mescavi variety was found to be a better
seed yielder whereas; Wardan variety produced superior quality seeds.