2023, Vol. 8, Special Issue 5

Field study was conducted during 2021-22 to check the performance of sugarcane cultivars under graded fertility levels. The two fertility levels were 100% RDF (250:75:190 kg N: P₂O₅: K₂O ha^-1) and 125% RDF (312.5:93.75:237.5 kg N: P₂O₅: K₂O ha^-1). The test cultivars were viz., Co 11015, Co 14005, Co 15005, Co 15006, Co 15007, CoSnk 15102, Co 15009, Co 15010, Co 15017, Co 15021, CoN 15071, PI 15131, Co 86032, CoC 671 and Co 09004. The experiment was conducted in factorial RCBD replicated three times. Results indicated that, among the fertility levels, application of 100% or 125% RDF did not differ with respect to yield and quality of sugarcane. Among the cultivars, Co15009 recorded significantly higher cane yield which was on par with the cultivar Co 15006 and checks, Co 86032 and Co 09004. In interactions, application of 125% RDF with cultivar Co 15009 recorded significantly higher yield followed by cultivar Co 15006 and check cultivars Co 86032 and Co 09004 with application of 125% recommended dose of fertilizer.