Performance of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) as influenced by application of nano sized gypsum

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season at NEB Crop Research Centre, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand to assess the effect of nano sized gypsum on performance of Indian mustard. The experiment consisting of ten treatments was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications during both the year of experimentation. The result revealed that seed treatment with nanosized gypsum along with 100% RDF remained significantly superior over all the other treatments in terms of seed yield during both the years. Foliar application of nanosized gypsum along with 100% RDF and soil treatment with nanosized gypsum along with 100% RDF remained at par with 100% RDF in terms of yield attributes and seed yield. Application nano sized gypsum through seed treatment resulted in better performance of Indian mustards as compared to other application methods. From the study it can be concluded that 100% RDF along with seed treatment with nanosized gypsum could be beneficial in boosting up the performance and productivity of Indian mustard under tarai region of Uttarakhand.