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Response of Dual-Purpose Barley (Hordeum vulgare) to Different Sowing Dates and Nutrient Management
International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Vol.33(5), 330510
2025
Abstract
Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a vital crop for food and fodder production in semi-arid regions. Its grain potential is well documented in previous studies but its dual-purpose potential has not been evaluated completely. Growing of dual-purpose barley is an approach for producing forage as well as grain in marginal environments having low forages. To optimize its dual-purpose performance, this study investigated the impact of sowing dates, NPK fertilizer levels and different cutting intervals on barley productivity in the semi-arid conditions of Multan, Pakistan. The experiment was conducted in 2021, with two sowing dates (1st November and 25th November) and two NPK fertilizer levels (recommended dose and 25% higher). Results showed that early sown barley without cuttings yielded the highest grain and biomass production at the recommended fertilizer dose. Delayed sowing and barley harvest at 60 days after sowing negatively impacted barley performance. These findings suggested that early sowing with recommended NPK fertilizer application can enhance dual-purpose barley productivity in semi-arid environments, contributing to food security and sustainable agriculture.
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- Title
- Response of Dual-Purpose Barley (Hordeum vulgare) to Different Sowing Dates and Nutrient Management
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Vol.33(5), 330510
- Publisher
- Friends Science Publishers
- Identifiers
- 991005753932207891
- Copyright
- © 2025 The Authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- College of Environmental and Life Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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