Abstract:
A field experiment was conducted on sesame during pre-kharif season to study the effect of
combined application of sulphur and biofertilizers on yield attributes of sesame (Sesamum
indicum L) and its quality. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three
replicants and thirteen treatments. Result of the study showed highest grain yield (8.13 q ha 1), stover yield (19.57 q ha-1), bilogical yield (27.55 q ha-1) and harvesting index (29.41) of
sesame was registered where higher dose of sulphur along with combined application of PSB
and Azotobacter viz. S @ 45 kg ha-1 + PSB + Azotobacter. The highest crude protein content
and protein yield in seed of sesame (kg q-1) was recorded due to higher application of sulphur
along with combined application of PSB and Azotobacter viz. S @ 45 kg ha-1 + PSB +
Azotobacter. The study conclude higher yield and better quality of yield in sesame resulted
from application of sulphur @ 45 kg ha-1 + PSB + Azotobacter which leads to overall profit
to the farmers. Thus study recommended for integrated use of biofertilizers and chemical
fertilizers in sesame cultivation in red and lateritic belt of West Bengal and other part of
country where ever the soil of this kind is available.
