Optimization of Sulphur Dose for Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Cultivars in Kymore Plateau of Madhya Pradesh, India

An experiment was designed to assess the response of Sulphur to different Chickpea cultivars at Agriculture farm of Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.). Three varieties (DCP 92-03, JG-16, JG-11) and three Sulphur levels (10, 20, 30 and 40 kg S /ha) along with all possible interactions were used. Experimental design fallowing split plot design in three replications was employed data was collected on yield parameters. The result of the study indicated that there were significant variations in the performance of varieties in terms of yield parameters in which DCP 92-03 was found to be more responsive and high yielding. As a result, the highest Seed weight (4.29 g /plant) and yield (2408 kg/ha) were recorded from DCP 92-03 treated with 40 kg S /ha. The result further revealed that there is a promising profit return by investing more on Sulphur application up to 40 kg S /ha. It is, thus, recommended that Sulphur fertilizer should be introduced to optimize productivity in kymore plateau of Madhya Pradesh.Agricultur