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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Effect of seed rate on yield and yield components of bread wheat (Triticum aestivium L.) varieties at anlemo woreda, Hadiya zone, southern Ethiopia
Authors
Wondimu Tamrat, Tesfaye Wolde, Feleke Tadesse
Abstract
In Ethiopia, wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most vital staple food crops among all cereals. However, the yield of the crop in the study area is adversely affected by lack of improved agronomic practice such as appropriate seed rate per unit area. Thus, a field trial was conducted during the 2020 main cropping season in Hadiya Zone at Anlemo Woreda with the objective of evaluating the effect of different seeding rates on yield components and yield of bread wheat varieties. The experimental treatments consisted of a factorial combination of three bread wheat varieties (Danda'a, Lemu and kakaba) and five seed rates (75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 kg ha-1). The treatments were laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Data on phenological parameters,growth, yield and yield components were recorded and analysed. The results of the experiment showed that there were differences (P<0.05) in all measured parameters. The maximum grain yield (5580 kg ha-1) was attained from the variety ‘Lemu’ at a seed rate of 150 kg ha-1. Thus, the variety ‘lemu’ at a seed rate of 150 kg ha-1 could be recomended for the study area. However, to reach at a decisive recommendation, the study should be repeated across location and over season.
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Pages:708-717
How to cite this article:
Wondimu Tamrat, Tesfaye Wolde, Feleke Tadesse "Effect of seed rate on yield and yield components of bread wheat (<em>Triticum aestivium </em>L<em>.)</em> varieties at anlemo woreda, Hadiya zone, southern Ethiopia". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 708-717
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