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Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 603

Q603

Seed rate of arhar is

A.
15 - 20 Kilogram/hectare
B.
10 - 12 Kilogram/hectare
Answer
C.
25 - 30 Kilogram/hectare
D.
40 - 50 Kilogram/hectare

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Arhar also known as Pigeon pea or Red Gram, is the second most important pulse crop grown in our country.
The seeding rate of pigeon pea depends on the desired plant density for a genotype, cropping system, germination rate of seed and mass of seed.
The seed rate of arhar is 10 - 12 Kilogram/hectare.