Vol. 7, Issue 10, Part F (2025)

Malt barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) growth and yield performance were examined in relation to various cultivars and fertiliser concentrations. Three malt barley varieties (DWR-UR-52, RD 2035 and PMVM 10/2 R) and four fertilizer levels (GRDF 100:75:50 kg NPK ha^-1,GRDF 80:60:40 kg NPK ha^-1, GRDF 60:45:30 kg NPK ha^-1 and GRDF 100:75:50 kg NPK ha^-1) were studied in rabi season of 2024-25. The trial was conducted in a split-plot design and replicated thrice across two locations: Manjari and Nagpur R&D farms of the Vasantdada Sugar Institute. The results of this study indicated that maximum emergence (153.56 plants m^-²), dry matter production (374.95 g m^-2) at 60 DAS, grain weight per ear (1.33 g) and highest grain yield (31.82 q ha⁻¹) were recorded in RD-2035 barley variety. While plant height, ear length and grain yield was maximum with 100:75:50 kg N: P₂O₅: K₂O ha⁻¹ fertilizer level. Based on field performance it proved that, exploring the maximum potential of malt barley under the agro-climatic conditions of the study area, integrated approach can be recommended for achieving higher productivity and economic returns in malt barley cultivation.