Performance of Consecutive Sowing of Amaranthus (Amaranthus spp.) Types in Different Planting Systems under Shade Net Condition
Gopal A. Pawar *
Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Dapoli, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India.
L. K. Gabhale
Vegetable Breeder, ARS, Palghar, India.
P. P. Shevale
Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Dapoli, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India.
K .M. Mekewar
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, College of Agriculture, Parbhani, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India.
D. P. Kharat
Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Dapoli, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study was conducted at the College of Horticulture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Dapoli, Maharashtra, during the rabi season of 2023-2024. A Factorial Randomized Block Design with eight treatments and four replications was used to evaluate the effects of four amaranthus types (V1: Konkan Durangi, V2: DPL-AS-6, V3: DPL-AS-4, V4: Nigadi Local) and two planting systems (B1: Flat bed, B2: Raised bed). The analysis of variance revealed significant differences in growth and yield parameters. Among the amaranthus types, Konkan Durangi (V1) exhibited the highest plant height (27.20 cm), stem diameter (5.10 mm), number of leaves per plant (9.17), and yield (15.59 t/ha). Raised bed planting (B2) resulted in superior plant growth, with higher plant height (26.35 cm), leaf size, and yield (14.42 t/ha). These findings suggest that both amaranthus type and planting system significantly influence growth and yield characteristics.
Keywords: Amaranthus types, planting systems, shade net, crop performance