Effect of seaweed extract and humic acid granules on yield attributes of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench)

Abstract

A present investigation was carried out during the Rabi Season of 2024 at Himalayan University farm, Jollang, Itanagar, to determine the response of seaweed extract and humic acid granules on productivity and quality of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench). The experiment was outlined in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight treatments and three replications. The treatment includes 100% RDF and 80% RDF along with seaweed extract granules and humic acid granules. The study recorded significance difference among treatments in terms of yield i.e, grain yield, straw yield and harvest index after harvesting of the buckwheat. The result revealed that the treatment T5 (100% RDF + SWEG @ 40 kg/ha) was found to be best treatment for obtaining maximum grain yield (kg/ha), straw yield (kg/ha) and harvest index (%) thus indicating the combined effect of recommended dose fertilizer (RDF) and seaweed extract granules (SWEG).