Response of mahsuri to major nutrients and schedule of nitrogen application

Abstract

Experiments conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi during the three consecutive wet seasons from 1982-83 to 1984-85 revealed that under transplanted condition, a fertilizer dose of 50:25:25 kg NPK/ha is sufficient for Mahsuri. The best schedule of application of nitrogen is 50% as basal, 25% at 40 DAT and the remaining 25% at 60 DAT.