Optimizing Wheat Yield and Profitability Through Conservation Tillage and Supplementary Irrigation During Terminal Heat Stress in North Bihar

Autor: Tarun Kumar, Jatoth Veeranna, Amar Kant Gautam, Madhu Sudan Kundu, Alka Rani, Santosh Kumar Gupta, Anupam adarsh
Rok vydání: 2023
Popis: The agricultural sector in India is a major water consumer, utilizing over 60% of the total water in the country. In order to meet the demands of the growing population and ensure food safety, irrigation is crucial for crop cultivation. However, extreme heat can negatively impact crops, particularly wheat. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of supplementary irrigation under different tillage conditions to mitigate these negative effects of terminal heat stress. The research examined the impact of tillage systems and additional irrigation on reducing terminal heat stress and enhancing wheat yields in India. Three tillage systems were implemented, including happy seeder, zero tillage, and conventional tillage. The experiment was conducted over three years in six scenarios, and the results indicated that SN-1, SN-3, and SN-5 produced higher yields than SN2, SN4, and SN6, with a statistically significant difference (p
Databáze: OpenAIRE