A field experiment was conducted during winter season of 2005-06 to 2007-08 at ZRS, Darisai, East Singhbhum, Jharkhand to study the comparative performance of mulching material in chick pea. Maximum grain yield () was recorded in treatment having mulch with karanj leaf followed by combination of karanj leaf and dust () and both these treatments were significantly better than the others. Soil moisture content () in 20-30 cm depth at the time of harvest was highest in the treatment of karanj field and minimum () in the treatment without mulch. The highest net income (Rs ) and benefit cost ratio () was obtained for mulching with karanj leaf. |
