Abstract

                                Seedling broadcast method of stand establishment with different treatment combinations were studied in rice along with line planting and random planting during Rabi 1994-95 and Kharif 1995. The rice yield obtained by seedling broadcast planting was comparable with traditional random planting though line planting method produced enhanced yields during both seasons of study. However, the return per rupee invested was highest in the case of rice established by seedling broadcast planting (2.59 and 3.02 in Rahi and Kharif respectively). Studies on the evaluation of component technologies to enhance yields by seedling broadcast planting method revealed that irrespective of nursery method, 35 day old seedling broadcasted at 30 per cent more plant density produced an yield which was on par with line planting during Rabi, while in Kharif seedlings of semidry nursery which were 35 days old and broadcasted at normal plant density produced higher yield and higher return per rupee invested

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