Performance of Different Pearl Millet Genotypes under Irrigated Conditions

Authors

  • Jamal Ishaq Agricultural Research Corporation, P.O. Box 126, Wad Medani
  • Silvestro Meseka Current Address International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i3.11075

Keywords:

Pennisetum glaucum, Irrigated farm, Performance, Yield Components, Sudan

Abstract

Thirty four genotypes of pearl millet( Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br) were evaluated at Sudan. Including two released varieties, Ugandi and Ashana at Gezira Research Farm (GRF) and Rahad Research Farm(RRS) in the autumn of 2009. The experiment was arranged in randomized complete block design with three replications. Grain yield and some yield components including number of productive tillers and panicle length, varied significantly among the thirty four genotypes. Mean of grain yield for all genotypes across sites was 1.3 t/ ha-1. Sadag Togo had the highest grain yield (1.7 ha-1) followed by Okashana-3 (1.6 t/ha-1), while IP 19745 had lowest grain yield (0.8 t/ha-1) across tow site.Okashana-3 out yielded the best than check (Ashana). The combined Result for Genotypic coefficient of variability and broad sense heritability estimates grain yield and head weight varied significantly among the thirty four genotypes.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i3.11075

International Journal of Environment Vol.3(3) 2014: 154-163

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Published

2014-09-13

How to Cite

Ishaq, J., & Meseka, S. (2014). Performance of Different Pearl Millet Genotypes under Irrigated Conditions. International Journal of Environment, 3(3), 154–163. https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i3.11075

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2014)

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Research Papers

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