IMPACT OF SOWING TIME AND PLANTING METHOD ON THE QUALITY TRAITS OF WHEAT

Abstract

Selecting the suitable sowing method on right sowing dates can maximize the outcomes of the interaction between these two factors, thus increasing grain yield and quality parameters of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The present study aimed at determining the most appropriate sowing time and methods that maximizes the total crude protein and soluble starch contents of the wheat grains. Wheat cultivar (Sehar-2006) was evaluated under three sowing methods (Bed planting, drill/line sowing and broadcasting) planted at three sowing times (November-15, November-30 and December-30) during 2008 and 2009. Randomized complete block design with split plot arrangements was applied for this study. For both quality parameters (Protein and starch), interaction of sowing methods and time were found non-significant while for the both individual effects significant results were obtained for total soluble starch. For total crude protein, effect of sowing time was non-significant but significant for sowing methods.