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Performance of BARI Released Lentil Varieties in Charland Ecosystem Under Kurigram District

Hossain, M. A.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Alam, M.A.U.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Khatun, M.U.S.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Islam,M. K.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Anwar, M. M.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Haque, M. E.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The on-farm trial of BARI released lentil varieties was conducted at the MLT site, Ulipur, Kurigram during Rabi season of 2013-14 and 2014-15 in the Lentil-Sesame-Fallow cropping pattern in the Charland. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with six dispersed replications. Four variety viz., BARI Masur-4, BARI Masur-5, BARI Masur-6 and BARI Masur-7 with local cultivar were compared for this purpose. Among the tested varieties, BARI Masur-7 gave the highest yield in both year (1.43 and 1.40 t/ha) which differed significantly from other varieties and the lowest yield was recorded from local (0.860 and 0.834 t/ha). The highest gross return (Tk. 114240 and 112000 ha^-1) and gross margin (Tk. 81940 and 77160 ha^-1) were obtained from BARI Masur-7 in two consecutive Rabi season. The lowest gross return (Tk. 68800 and 66720 ha^-1) and gross margin (Tk. 36500 and 31880 ha^-1) were obtained from the local cultivar. The lentil production was profitable to the farmers in the study areas with BARI released lentil varieties.

Keywords: Charland, Lentil, Adoption, Profitability, Bangladesh

Location: Multi Location Testing (MLT) Site under BARI, Rangpur at Ulipur, Kurigram

Start Date: 00-00-2013

End Date: 00-00-2015

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Performance

Objectives:

A study was, therefore, undertaken with the objective to evaluate the feasibility and popularize of latest BARI released lentil varieties over the local.

Methodology:

An on-farm trial was set up at Multi Location Testing (MLT) Site under BARI, Rangpur at Ulipur, Kurigram during Rabi season of 2013-14 and 2014-15. It belongs to the Testa Meander Floodplain Agro-ecological Zone of Bangladesh (AEZ-3). The experimental site dominant with tropical monsoon climate with irregular rainfall. The most of the rainfall was received during the months of May to September. The annual rainfall of the study period were 862 mm and 512mm. Mean annual minimum and maximum temperature was 23.47/32.46^oC and 20.55/29.95^oC, respectively. Soil samples from experimental area were collected from 0-20 cm depth prior to set up experiments and analyzed in the laboratory. The soil was sandy loam with medium organic matter content (1.83%) and soil pH ranged from 5.7 to 5.8 slightly alkaline in nature. The statuses of N, K, P, S, Zn and B were very low, Medium low, Medium low, very low, medium and low, respectively. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with six dispersed replications. The unit plot size was 12m × 10m. Four high yielding lentil varieties viz. BARI Masur-4, BARI Masur-5, BARI Masur-6 and BARI Masur-7 with local available cultivar were tested for their adaptability in charland eco-system. The crop received total rainfall of 13 mm during growing period. The average maximum and minimum air temperatures during crop period were 26.9^oC and 14.1^oC, respectively. The initial soil moisture content at the time of sowing was 20-22% by weight. Seeds of lentil were sown 30 cm apart in solid line on 14-17 November, 2013 and 12-16 November 2014. Fertilizers @ 20-36-25 kg/ha of NPK (FRG, 2012) were applied at the time of final land preparation in the form of urea, triple super phosphate and Muriate of potash. One hand weeding was done at 25 days after sowing (DAS). The crop was harvested on 05-08 March, 2014 and 03-07 March, 2015. Data on yield and yield contributing characters were taken and statistically analyzed following MSTAT-C software package.

Source of Information: J. Biosci. Agric. Res. 10(02): 886-891

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.18801/jbar.100216.108

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Achievement/Findings:

Based on the findings of the study, it may be concluded that the BARI lentil varieties can be easily grown in Char land area of kurigram. So, popularization of BARI Masur is needed and farmers should be motivated accordingly.

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