Effect of planting method and plant population on growth and yield ofsesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in a mediterranean type of environment
2004
Caliskan, S. | Arslan, M.,Mustafa Kemal Univ., Hatay (Turkey). Dept. ofField Crops
The effects of planting method (row and broadcast) and plant population(102 000, 127 500, 170 000, 255 000 and 510 000 plants ha-1) on yield and yieldcomponents of sesame were studied under irrigated conditions in the EastMediterranean region of Turkey-during 2002 and 2003. Seed yield and yieldcomponents of sesame were significantly affected by planting methods. The rowplanting had positive effects on yield and yield components and producedaround 34% higher seed yield comparing to broadcast planting in both years.The population density also significantly affected to all growth and yieldparameters. Plant height, branch number, capsule number, capsule length, seednumber per capsule, seed weight, seed yield and protein content decreasedwith the increasing plant population in both years, except for seed yield,harvest index and oil content. The highest seed yield was obtained from 510000 plants ha-1 in 2002 and 2003 with 1633 and 1783 kg ha-1, respectively.
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