Mean performance of grain Amaranthus genotypes under different seasonal conditions in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out during Kharif and Rabi seasons of the year 2018-19 under State Plan Project, DARP, RVSKVV, College of Agriculture, Indore under dryland condition to evaluate the mean performance of the Amaranthus accessions under different seasonal conditions, providing insights into their adaptability and yield potential for grain production. The present study material consisted of fifty-one indigenous Amaranthus spp. germplasm collections, including three released varieties and twenty accessions from the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi. Under dryland condition, farmyard manure (FYM) was applied at a rate of 10 t/ha, along with a basal dose of NPK fertilizers (30 kg N, 20 kg P, 10 kg K/ha.). These fertilizers were applied using urea, single superphosphate, and muriate of potash, respectively, for grain Amaranthus production in both seasons. Irrigation scheduling was not required in the Kharif season, but in the Rabi season, irrigation was applied immediately after sowing, with a minimum of two irrigations at 15 days intervals thereafter. Observations were recorded on various yield and its related traits. In grain Amaranthus, overall, BETUL AMA 17-18-121 were among the best-performing genotype in terms of growth, vigour, and yield in both seasons.