Table 8. Total Dry Weed Biomass (g 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 | 5.0 (30.9) | 5.3 (34.1) | 6.0 (43.7) | 5.4 (35.4) |
| D2: 3rd June | 5.8 (40.4) | 6.1 (45.2) | 7.2 (61.1) | 6.2 (46.8) |
| SE(m) ± | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| CD (p ≤ 0.05) | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.19 |
| Weed Management Practices | ||||
| W1: weedy check | 10.1(102.6) | 10.4(108.2) | 11.0 (120.4) | 10.4 (109.4) |
| 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 | 5.5 (30.1) | 5.9 (35.2) | 7.1 (50.3) | 6.1 (37.5) |
| W4: oxyfluorfen, PE | 5.8 (33.2) | 6.0 (36.3) | 7.3 (53.4) | 6.3 (39.2) |
| W5: BSM + pretilachlor PE fb 2,4-D PoE | 4.6 (21.2) | 5.2 (27.0) | 6.4 (41.8) | 5.3 (27.6) |
| W6: oxyfluorfen PE fb 2,4-D PoE | 5.2 (26.8) | 5.6 (31.1) | 7.0 (48.7) | 5.8 (33.1) |
| SE(m) ± | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| CD (p ≤ 0.05) | 0.34 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.27 |
a
Figures in parenthesis are subjected to square root transformation.