Table 7. Total Weed Density (No. m–2) of DSR under Variable Sowing Dates and Weed Management Practices (Pooled Data of 2 Years)a.
| treatments | 30 DAS | 45 DAS | 60 DAS | at harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates of Sowing | ||||
| D1: 10th May | 3.5 (14.2) | 4.5 (24.4) | 5.1 (31.1) | 4.6 (25.3) |
| D2: 3rd June | 4.3 (20.5) | 5.2 (31.4) | 5.7 (38.3) | 5.3 (32.6) |
| SE(m) ± | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| CD (p ≤ 0.05) | 0.61 | 0.32 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Weed Management Practices | ||||
| W1: weedy check | 6.6 (43.0) | 8.0 (64.3) | 9.2 (84.1) | 8.1 (65.7) |
| W2: four conoweedings (equivalent to weed free) | 1.0 (0.0) | 1.0 (0.0) | 1.0 (0.0) | 1.0 (0.0) |
| W3: BSM + pretilachlor, PE | 4.2 (16.9) | 5.1 (25.8) | 5.5 (30.6) | 5.2 (27.0) |
| W4: oxyfluorfen, PE | 4.3 (18.2) | 6.1 (36.6) | 6.4 (40.1) | 6.2 (37.8) |
| W5: BSM + pretilachlor PE fb 2,4-D PoE | 3.6 (12.7) | 4.2 (17.3) | 4.9 (24.3) | 4.4 (19.1) |
| W6: oxyfluorfen PE fb 2,4-D PoE | 3.7 (13.2) | 4.8 (23.2) | 5.4 (29.4) | 5.0 (24.3) |
| SE(m) ± | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| CD (p ≤ 0.05) | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.39 |
a
Figures in parenthesis are subjected to square root transformation.