Table 3. Dry Matter Accumulation (q ha–1) of DSR under Variable Sowing Dates and Weed Management Practices (Pooled Data of 2 Years)a.
| treatments | MT | PI | 50% FLW | M | D | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates of Sowing | ||||||
| D1: 10th May | 35.9 | 52.7 | 81.3 | 115.1 | 137.5 | 144.3 |
| D2: 3rd June | 33.8 | 49.2 | 77.9 | 110.6 | 134.5 | 141.2 |
| SE(m) ± | 0.5 | 1.08 | 1.11 | 1.36 | 0.81 | 0.83 |
| CD (p ≤ 0.05) | 1.60 | 3.25 | 3.33 | 4.06 | 2.45 | 2.51 |
| Weed Management Practices | ||||||
| W1: weedy check | 23.2 | 38.6 | 52.2 | 84.9 | 111.1 | 117.4 |
| W2: four conoweedings (equivalent to weed free) | 42.3 | 58.8 | 90.4 | 122.9 | 146.3 | 152.9 |
| W3: BSM + pretilachlor, PE | 33.7 | 50.1 | 84.3 | 117.3 | 138.7 | 145.8 |
| W4: oxyfluorfen, PE | 32.4 | 48.3 | 78.0 | 111.3 | 132.5 | 139.7 |
| W5: BSM + pretilachlor PE fb 2,4-D PoE | 41.1 | 56.4 | 88.1 | 121.3 | 144.2 | 151.1 |
| W6: oxyfluorfen PE fb 2,4-D PoE | 36.7 | 53.7 | 84.9 | 119.1 | 143.2 | 149.5 |
| SE(m) ± | 0.57 | 1.89 | 1.85 | 1.75 | 1.37 | 1.24 |
| CD (p ≤ 0.05) | 1.69 | 5.59 | 5.47 | 5.17 | 4.06 | 3.66 |
a
MT = maximum tillering, PI = panicle initiation, 50% FLW = 50% flowering, M = milking, D = dough, H = harvest.