Suitability of wheat (Triticum aestivum) varieties for dual purpose under varying seed rate and fertilizer levels

To meet the demand of grain and fodder, dual purpose crops can be a good alternative that also reduce burden on land. A field study was carried out during two consecutive rabi seasons 2017–18 2018–19 research farm Agronomy, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, to evaluate performance wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The experiment laid in split plot design with three replications. It comprised varieties (C 306 WH 1105) along cut management main plots, seed rates (100 kg/ha 125 kg/ha) levels fertilizer, viz. RDF, 115% RDF 130% sub-plots. findings revealed significantly higher crop growth rate (CGR) up 60 DAS observed C over 1105, whereas, after DAS, CGR 1105 306. Maximum tillers/m2, dry matter accumulation, effective tillers, biological yield, crude protein were obtained without cut, closely followed by cut. Among, fertilizer combinations, CGR, content other parameters +130% 100 + RDF. concluded may choice for which provide fodder lean period affecting its yield if supplied slightly dose fertilizers