Abstract

Sowing of two genotypes of linseed (DPL-21 and KL-31) on two spacings (10 x 10 cm and 30 x 10 cm) and four levels of nitrogen (0, 40, 80 and 120 kg/ha) showed that KL-31 recorded more leaf area, LAI, LAD, AGR, CGR, total dry matter accumulation (except 30 DAS) at all crop growth stages, Grain, straw and fibre yield were also highest in this genotype. The spacing of 10 x 10 cm recorded highest LAI, LAD and CGR but at this spacing. leaf area and AGR were minimum. The maximum DMA and grain yield were seen in the case of 30 x 10 cm spacing. However, straw and fibre yield were maximum at 10 x10 cm spacing. All the growth analysis functions, dry matter accumulations at all crop growth stages and grain, straw yield were on the increase with increasing N-levels.

Keywords: Linseed, Physiological Parameters, Growth Analysis Functions