Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during rabi seasons of 2010–11 and 2011–12 to study the performance of different linseed varieties in 'paira' cropping system under red and laterite zone of West Bengal at Rice Research Station, Bankura, West Bengal, India. The soil of experimental field was sandy loam in texture with medium in fertility status. This experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. It was revealed from the experimental results that among different linseed varieties, T-397 yielded highest seed yield (562.43, 578.66 and 570.56 kg/ha during rabi seasons of 2010–11, 2011 -12 and pooled value, respectively) in 'utera' or 'paira' system of cropping under red and laterite zone of West Bengal through proper utilization of stored soil moisture and residual fertility status in the soil. The lowest seed yield (315.78, 337.56 and 326.65 kg/ha during rabi seasons of 2010–11, 2011 -12 and pooled value, respectively) was recorded from Garima variety. No pests and diseases were observed during both the years of experimentation.