Influence of Organic Manures and Zinc on Growth, Yield and Economics of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.)

An experiment was carried out in the field to ascertain "Influence of organic manures and zinc on growth, yield economics Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.)” during Zaid 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University Agriculture, Technology, Sciences Prayagraj (U.P) L.). The results showed that treatment 6 [Vermicompost (2.6 t/ha) + Zinc (15 kg/ha)] significantly increased plant height (169.2 cm), dry weight (94.90 g), ear head length (26.4 maximum number grains/ear (2046), grain weight/ear (23.4 test (9.21 (3.90 t/ha), stover (8.20 harvest index (32.24%). In comparison other treatments, t/ha)] also had highest total returns (91919 INR/ha), net (64269 benefit cost ratio (2.32).