Effect of Zn Fe, and FYM on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Content of Rice

Recommendation: On the basis of two years of experimental findings, it may be recommended that. 1. Variety NDR-359 should be preferred over HUBR 2-1 for achieving higher yield, with sequential application of Zn-EDTA @ 1.00 kg ha-1 through soil followed by Fe-EDTA @ 0.5 kg ha-1 through foliar spray. 2. However, HUBR 2-1 can be recommended with the application of Zn-EDTA @ 1.00 kg ha-1 through soil and Fe-EDTA @ 0.5 kg ha-1 through foliar spray separately for achieving higher zinc and iron content in grain. 3. Application of 75% RFD (90, 45, 45 kg ha-1 N, P2O5 and K2O) through inorganics and 25% N through FYM can be made for obtaining higher grain yield and better quality in terms of higher zinc and iron content in grains.