Apposite Seeding Density to Enhance Productivity of Berseem
Apposite Seeding Density to Enhance Productivity of Berseem
Muhammad Riaz Gondal1,2*, Sobia Ijaz1, Nauman Ali1, Muhammad Saeed Ashraf1, Muhammad Naeem Khan1, Muhammad Arshad3, Muhammad Arif1, Jamil Akhtar4, Naeem Iqbal1 and Bushra Zulfiqar5
ABSTRACT
Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) in Pakistan is a vital forage Yield gap because of its palatable and nutritional nature that provides forage in repeated cuttings almost year round is mandatory to be addressed, that is the main focus of the present investigation. The recent investigation was performed to assess the impact of seeding rate consequently plant density on forage and seed tonnage in order to enhance the net return. Experiment treatments comprised of seven seed rates viz., 10, 12.5, 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5 and 25 kg ha-1. Sowing was completed up to 7th October in each year of study using seed of new cultivar Punjab Berseem. All forage contributing characters were recorded at each cut of fodder and grain tonnage at harvesting were evaluated and documented. Data of agronomic characteristics and economic returns from all planting densities revealed significant differences. The results indicated that 15 kg ha-1 seed rate produced maximum values of heads m-2 (462.50) which was at par with 17.5 kg ha-1 (450.0 m-2), tillers m-2 and enhanced forage production 2.85% over control (i.e. 20 kg ha-1). Higher grain production (0.85 t ha-1) was noted by seeding rate 17.5 kg ha-1, nevertheless, it was at par with control. The economic data revealed a highest benefit cost ratio of 3.99 under 17.5 kg ha-1 seeding rate compared to control.
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