Evaluation of 'KL241': A New Genotype of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) under Utera Cultivation

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during rabi 2014-15 at Palampur to evaluate a new genotype of linseed viz. 'KL-241' in comparison to 'Baner' and 'T-397'. The new entry 'KL-241' was significantly superior to national check 'T-397' in term of almost all growth and yield attributes viz. plant stand, number of capsules/plant and 1000-seed weight. However, number of primary and secondary branches and seeds/capsule were not significantly influenced due to genotypes. 'Baner' (Zonal Check) was at par with 'KL-241' for plant stand, number of capsules/plant and seed yield of linseed. 'KL-241' registered 137.9 and 10.2% higher seed yield over 'T-397' and 'Baner', respectively. Maximum net returns and B:C ratio of INR 10383/ha and 1.18, respectively, were obtained under 'KL-241', which was followed by zonal check-'Baner'.