Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2017) 6(9): 1464-1469 1464 Original Research Article https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.609.178 Effect of Nitrogen and Spacing Levels on Growth and Yield Parameters of Kasuri methi (Trigonella corniculata L.) var. Pusa Kasuri G. Anupama * , L.N. Hegde, N.K. Hegde, V. Devappa, A.B. Mastiholi and Sandhyarani Nishani Department of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi-591 310,University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot- 587 102, Karnataka, India *Corresponding author ABSTRACT Introduction Kasuri methi (Trigonella corniculata L.) is a semi-arid crop belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as Champa methi’ and ‘marwari methi’, is a diffused sub erects and strongly scented annual herb. It remains rosette condition during most of the vegetative growth period (Anon., 2004). It is originated in Mediterranean region and near east countries. The dried leaves are the economic part of this plant. In India, it is mainly grown in northern states like Maharashtra Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarpradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. Rajasthan occupies 80 per cent area and production of Kasuri methi in the country. Kasuri methi is a multipurpose crop. Its every part is useful and is utilized in one or other forms as food, fodder, medicine and cosmetics. The fresh green leaves are used as condiment for giving delicious flavor. These have an aromatic odor and agreeable spicy taste. Being odoriferous, the dried seeds and their powder are used as condiment flavoring agent and for medicinal purposes. Kasuri methi is recognized as a vital source of essential minerals, vitamins and dietary fibers. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 6 Number 9 (2017) pp. 1464-1469 Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com A field experiment was conducted with 4 nitrogen and 4 spacing levels in factorial randomized block design with three replications. Maximum plant height, number of branches, number of leaves, total dry matter accumulation per plant and fresh and dry yield per plant and per hectare were recorded when the crop was applied with 80 kg N/ha with a spacing of 30 x 20 cm (N 4 S 4 ) under the Northern dry zone of Karnataka. Keywords Kasuri methi (Trigonella corniculata L.) var. Pusa Kasuri, Nitrogen levels, Spacing levels, Growth and yield parameters. Accepted: 19 July 2017 Available Online: 10 September 2017 Article Info