Effect and boron and zinc level on growth, yield and yield parameters of Mustard (Brassica campestris L.)

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out during the winter season of 2020-21 at the Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Allahabad School of Agriculture, SHIATS Allahabad (U.P.) titled "Effect of boron and zinc levels on growth and yield of yellow mustard (Brassica campestris L.)." The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine treatments and replicated thrice. The plot consisted of two levels of boron (1 and 2 kg/ha) and zinc (5 and 10 kg/ha) along with RDF as NPKS each at 80:40:40:40 kg/ha respectively. The results revealed that the maximum no. of siliqua plant-1 (86.07), no. of seeds siliqua-1 (40.27), test weight (3.85 g), seed yield (1.95 t ha-1), stover yield (2.96), harvest index (39.70%) and benefit cost ratio (2.6) was obtained in the treatment (T2) RDF + 1 kg B/ha.