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ArticleBMC plant biology2024

Assessing the impact of tillage practices and nutrient levels on the growth and productivity of Ethopian mustard (Brassica carinata L.) - soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) cropping system.

Shilpa Manhas, Janardan Singh, Sandeep Manuja, Ankit Saini, Raveena Kumawat, Pankaj Dahiya, Swati Mehta, Chinmaya Sahoo, Riya Johnson, Jos T Puthur and 1 more

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Shilpa ManhasLovely Professional University, Phagwara, PB, India. manhasshilpa8@gmail.com.
Janardan SinghChaudhary Sarvan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, HP, India.
Sandeep ManujaChaudhary Sarvan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, HP, India.
Ankit SainiChaudhary Sarvan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, HP, India. ankitsaini9777@gmail.com.
Raveena KumawatChaudhary Sarvan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, HP, India.
Pankaj DahiyaLovely Professional University, Phagwara, PB, India.
Swati MehtaLovely Professional University, Phagwara, PB, India.
Chinmaya SahooDepartment of Agronomy, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar, 848125, India.
Riya JohnsonPlant Physiology and Biochemistry Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, C.U. Campus P.O., Thenhipalam, Kerala, 673635, India.
Jos T PuthurPlant Physiology and Biochemistry Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, C.U. Campus P.O., Thenhipalam, Kerala, 673635, India.
Mohammad Reza FayezizadehDepartment of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, 61357 - 43311, Iran. rfayezi@yahoo.com.

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backgroundAn importance of tillage, inorganic and organic nutrient sources in the mustard - soybean cropping system lies in their ability to enhance soil fertility, improve nutrient availability, optimize crop growth and yield, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Any cropping system's sustainability could be increased by implementing better management techniques like zero and reduced tillage with residue retention and better nutrient sources.

resultsA field experiment was conducted for four consecutive seasons (Winter 2019 to Rainy 2021) to compare the two enhanced management practices, zero and reduced tillage to conventional tillage across four levels of nutrient sources: 75 and 100% recommended dose of nitrogen through FYM and 75 and 100% recommended dose of fertilizers through urea, single super phosphate and muriate of potash in a two years experiment. Experiment results were evaluated in terms of nutrient status, profitability and productivity of Mustard-Soybean cropping system. The results show a substantial improvement in yield, nutrient status, and overall yield performance of mustard and soybean when using the full recommended dose of fertilizers combined with reduced tillage and mulching, compared to other treatment methods. The implementation of reduced tillage practices recorded significantly higher yield of mustard and soybean over conventional and zero tillage.

conclusionSystem productivity and profitability i.e. mustard equivalent yield, productivity, gross returns, net returns, profitability and B: C (benefit: cost) was found to be improved with reduced tillage and 100% recommended dose of fertilizer under reduced tillage practices. To enhance cropping system productivity in various sub-humid regions worldwide, farmers can adopt reduced tillage techniques combined with the full recommended dose of fertilizers (100% RDF).

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Crop ProductionFertilizersGlycine maxMustard PlantAgricultureCrops, AgriculturalNitrogenNutrientsSoilFertilizersNitrogenNutrientsSoilFarm yard manureFertilizerMustard (Brassica carinata L.)Mustard equivalent yieldNitrogenSoybean (Glycine max)Yield

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