Performance of different weedicides on yield and economics of Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.)

Abstract

An experiment in Kodo millet was conducted during Kharif 2018 in red sandy loamy soil of Zonal Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru with different weed management practices. Twelve treatments replicated thrice in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Among the different weeducides treatments on yield and economics of kodo millet. Application of Bensulfuron methyl 0.6 G + Pretilachlor 6.0 G @ 165 g a. i. ha-1 fb Bispyribac sodium 10 SC @ 10 g a. i. ha-1 (T5) recorded highest grain (1958 kg ha-1), straw yield (4063 kg ha-1), gross monetary returns (Rs.69,509ha-1), net monetary returns (Rs.46,812 ha- 1) and B:C ratio(3.06) with lower weed index (6.67%).