Is there any varietal response in ZT in case of wheat?
Some of the modern cultivars do better than others in zero-till, no-till and bed planting systems. Therefore, Genotypes x tillage interactions are important for no till system. Modern cultivars that are more vigorous in early growth stages, have higher surface coverage and compete better with weeds. It is better to plant such cultivars in no-till system. 41. What other measures can further improve crop yields in ZT system without extra input? Yes, it has been observed that paired row planting of crops such as wheat and rice etc. improves crop productivity by 4-6% with out any extra efforts. For paired row planting, we only need to adjust the seeding tines. Paired row planting in some ways mimics the benefits of bed planting system. But it is important to remember that maintaining an adequate plant population is crucial for higher productivity.
