2024, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part E

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2021-22 at the Chamelti Agriculture Farm, MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan to study the effect of waste derived materials (biochar and compost) on yield attributes and yield of wheat. The field of the experimental site represented ideal spatial unit in respect of texture, make up and fertility status. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications comprising of eight treatments of waste derived materials viz. (T₀) Control, (T₁) Biochar @ 2.5 t ha^-1, (T₂) Biochar @ 5.0 t ha^-1, (T₃) Biochar @ 10.0 t ha^-1, (T₄) Compost @ 5.0 t ha^-1, (T₅) Compost @ 8.0 t ha^-1, (T₆) Compost @ 8.0 t ha^-1 and (T₇) 50% biochar + 50% compost. HD-3086 variety of wheat was used for sowing. Application of waste derived materials (biochar and compost) were done as per treatment. The area's recommendations for other crop management techniques were adhered to. It is to be concluded that marked improvement in yield attributes and yield of wheat were observed with application of Compost @ 10.0 t ha^-1 under Solan conditions.