Assessment of genetic variability and correlation studies in garlic (Allium sativum L.)

Abstract

The present study deals with the Input wise cost of cultivation and compound growth rate in area, production and productivity of potato (2004-05 to 2015-16) in Chhattisgarh. Multi-stage sampling design was used for the ultimate selection of potato growing farmers. Bilaspur district was selected purposively based on maximum area of potato under Chhattisgarh plain region. 100 farmers were sampled from ten villages of Bilha and Masturi block (5 Villages each) of Bilaspur district. Status of potato crop has improved drastically among the farmers of Chhattisgarh over the last few years. Growth rate in area, production and productivity of potato in Chhattisgarh state was found 9.01, 10.93 and 1.76 per cent per annum respectively. Cost of cultivation showed increasing trend from marginal to large farmers. Average cost of cultivation of potato was found Rs 75839.72. The major share of cost among different cost items were found in seed which accounts 37.65 per cent to the total cost of cultivation. Overall input output ratio was found 1:1.89 in potato crop.