Growth and Economic Return of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) under Different Plant Spacing and Fertility Conditions

Pratiksha Raj *

Department of Seed Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Ravisankar Dubey

Department of Seed Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Arunima Paliwal

AICRN-Potential Crops, College of Forestry, VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Ranichauri-249199, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India.

Vaishnavi Khati

VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, College of Forestry, Ranichauri (Tehri Garhwal), 249199, Uttarakhand, India.

Anchal Rawat

VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, College of Forestry, Ranichauri (Tehri Garhwal), 249199, Uttarakhand, India.

Aditya Raj Bisht

VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, College of Forestry, Ranichauri (Tehri Garhwal), 249199, Uttarakhand, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a native of the Andes that has sparked a worldwide interest due to its unique nutritional value. Quinoa seed have an orthodox magnificent nutritional food quality and were also called “the mother grain”. To achieve optimal crop yield, farmers must meticulously manage various factors, ensuring a balanced approach to fertility levels, irrigation and pest control. It is crucial for farmers to find a delicate balance in achieving specific nutritional and yield targets. The current investigation was conducted in kharif 2022, with genotype “EC507742” at Research and Extension Centre, Gaja, College of Forestry, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. The experiment comprised of two factors viz., geometry (S): S1- 20 x10 cm, S2- 30 x 10 cm and S3- 40 x 10 cm in main plot and fertility levels (F): F1- Control, F2- 75% NPKS, F3- 100% NPKS and F4- 125% NPKS in sub plot with total of 12 treatment combinations that were evaluated in split plot design with three replications. The data was analysed using OPSTAT with figures from SAS (proc glm). Among the geometries, S2 (30 x 10 cm) excelled in field conditions and economics relative to others. Among different fertility levels, F3 (100% NPKS) demonstrated the greatest growth, yield characteristics, yield, and higher returns for quinoa compared to other fertility levels. The interactions between geometry and fertility levels were also found significant for growth, yield attributes and yield with higher in S2F3. Thus, it can be concluded that using the recommended fertilizer (100% NPKS) with the ideal spacing of 30 x 10 cm improves growth, yield and profitability of Quinoa.

Keywords: Quinoa, fertility, spacing, balance, growth, yield, yield attributes, economic


How to Cite

Raj, Pratiksha, Ravisankar Dubey, Arunima Paliwal, Vaishnavi Khati, Anchal Rawat, and Aditya Raj Bisht. 2024. “Growth and Economic Return of Quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa Willd.) under Different Plant Spacing and Fertility Conditions”. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 46 (11):172-79. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113041.