2025, Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part N

author(s)
M Gaurave, A Rajeshkumar, S Ramadass and P Chandrasekaran

abstract
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a drought-tolerant, high-value oilseed crop that requires specific growing conditions to achieve optimal yields. The method of sowing and the application of nutrients are critical factors influencing its growth and productivity.In the summer of 2025, a field study was carried out at A Block, SRM CAS farm, Department of Agronomy, SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, Baburayanapettai, Chengalpattu, Tamil Naduto look into the different methods nutrient levelof planting on growth and yield of sesame. The treatments consist of three sowing methods broadcasting, dibbling and transplanting and three nutrient levels i.e., 100% RDF, 75% RDF, and 50% RDF whose effect is observed on sesame.Ten treatments and three replications were used in the randomized block design experiment. Results showed that treatment with application of dibbling + 100% RDF compared to other treatment combinations, showed significantly higher plant height (72.5 cm), number of branches per plant (16.4), plant dry weight (43.6 g), number of capsules per plant (29.8), number of seeds per capsule (46.7), test weight (2.34 g), seed yield (1257 kg/ha), and stover yield (1875.3 kg/ha).