Influence of Sowing Windows on Growth and Yield of Fodder Oat Varieties in Southern Agro-climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India
C. Lakshmi *
S.V.Ag. College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
S. Tirumula Reddy
Ag.College, Naira, Andhra Pradesh, India.
CH. Bhargava Rami Reddy
RARS, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
P. Maheswara Reddy
RARS, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
V. Chandrika
S.V.Ag. College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The present experiment was carried out at dryland farm of Sri Venkateswra Agricultural College, Tirupati, ANGRAU-India during rabi, 2024-25 on sandy loam soils. The experiment laid out in the randomized block design with factorial concept and replicated thrice. The results of the experiment showed that the variety RO-11-1 sown during November II FN exhibited superior performance in terms of all growth parameters such as plant height, leaf to stem ratio, leaf area index and dry matter production. Furthermore, this treatment produced significantly higher green and dry fodder yields (18104 kg ha-1 and 4735 kg ha-1 respectively) compared to all other treatments.
Keywords: Fodder oat, green fodder yield, growth parameters, sowing windows