Performance of pre-released finger millet genotypes under varied levels of NPK fertilizer for higher productivity in Southern Transition Zone of Karnataka

A field trial was of “Performance of pre-released finger millet genotypes under varied levels of NPK fertilizers for higher productivity and quality in Southern Transition Zone of Karnataka” was conducted during late-Kharif 2023 at Zonal Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Navile, Shivamogga. The results of the experiment showed that, among different genotypes, CFMV-1 recorded significant higher plant height (114.90 cm), number of tillers (3.52 plant^-1), number of fingers per ear head (7.38), finger length (7.08 cm), grain yield (3104 kg ha^-1), straw yield (5456kg ha^-1) net returns (69974₹ ha^-1) and B: C ratio (2.69). However, it was on par with ML-365. The application of 125 per cent RDF recorded significantly taller plants (112.25), number of tillers (3.57), number of fingers per ear head (6.69) finger length (6.91 cm) and grain yield (3011 kg ha^-1) straw yield (5343 kg ha^-1) net returns (65654) and B: C ratio (2.55) over 75 per cent RDF.