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ThesisItem Open Access Assessment of Economic Yield in Digitalis purpurea L. Under Different Levels of Farm Yard Manure (FYM)(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2015-07) Rana, Sonali; Nautiyal, Dr. B.P.; Chauhan, R.S.ThesisItem Open Access Assessment of Genetic Divergence in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L. var. acuminatum) Genotypes in mid hilly regions of Uttarakhand(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-07) SILARU, RAGHUVEER; Pant, S.C. (Dr.)The present investigation entitled “Assessment of Genetic Divergence in Chilli (Capsicum annum L. var. acuminatum) Genotypes in mid hilly regions of Uttarakhand” was carried out at the “Vegetable Research cum Demonstration Block”, College of Horticulture, VCSG UUHF, Bharsar, during Kharif, 2016 to evaluate diverse germplasm of Chilli. The experiment was laid out in a RCBD with three replications. In this study, nineteen genotypes were evaluated for different horticultural traits Madhya Pradesh local, Bydagi kaddi, Hill local and Sankeswar recorded highest fresh fruit yield and also performed better for other horticultural traits. Bydagi kaddi, Varadha, Sankeswar and Hill local, recorded highest dry fruit yield and also performed better for other horticultural traits than check cultivar. Genetic analysis indicated that phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) in all of the attributes studied. The phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation were found high for almost all the traits except plant stem girth, days to first flowering, days to 50% flowering and capsaicin. High heritability estimates coupled with high genetic gain were observed for almost all the traits studied except plant height, plant stem girth, days to 50% flowering and capsaicin, which indicated that these traits are under additive gene effects and are more reliable for effective selection. Linear correlation analysis showed that dry fruit yield per plant had positive and significant correlation with number of tertiary branches per plant, total number of branches per plant, days to 50% flowering, fruit length, fresh fruit yield per plant, fresh fruit yield per plot, fresh fruit yield per hectare and seed weight per fruit were significantly and positively associated with yield both at genotypic and phenotypic level. Hence, there traits should be taken into consideration, while making the selection for yield improvement in chilli. Path coefficient analysis revealed that dry fruit yield per plant followed by number of fruits per plant, total number of branches per plant, pericarp thickness, fruit length, fresh fruit yield per hectare, plant stem girth, number of primary branches per plant, chlorophyll ‘b’ content and seed weight per fruit had positive direct effect on dry fruit yield per plant. Further, on the basis of D2 analysis these genotypes were grouped into five divergent clusters and divergence between cluster V and II is found to be maximum, therefore superior cross combinations are expected to be obtained in future breeding Programmes by crossing between the genotypes of these clusters. Environment and its interaction with the genotypes were observed to be significant for all the traits in the present study. Therefore, environments have significant impact over the performance of the genotype.ThesisItem Unknown Character Association and Genetic Divergence Analysis in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-10) GARIYA, RAJENDRA SINGH; Pant, S.C. (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Effect of biofertilizers on vegetative, floral and corm yielding attributes of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) var. Arka Amar under hilly regions of Uttarakhand(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) Chakradhar, Paladugu; Bohra, Mamta (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Effect of different concentrations of GA3, NAA and MH on vegetative, floral and yield attributes of China aster [Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees] cv. Poornima(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) RAWAT, APARNA; Bohra, Mamta (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Effect of different potting media on vegetative and flowering characteristics of Calla lily (Zantedeschia sprengeri) under shade conditions(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) Dabral, Mangalesh; Punetha, Parul (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Effect of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on Vegetative and Floral Characters of China aster (Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees.) cv. Kamini(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) Rana, Akash; Bohra, Mamta (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Effect of plant growth regulators on growth, yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. Chandler(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) G N, GIREESHA; Thakur, Nidhika (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Evaluation of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev.) genotypes under hilly regions of Uttarakhand(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) S., PRASHANTH; Punetha, Parul (Dr.)The present investigation was carried out at Floriculture and Landscaping Block, College of Horticulture, VCSG, UUHF, Bharsar, Pauri Gharwal (Uttarakhand) during the year 2016-2017, with 15 genotypes in the Randomized Block Design, with three replications. Observation was made for vegetative, floral, quality and yield parameters. Data were analyzed to study the mean performance, extent of variability, heritability and character association for different parameters. Results revealed that among the vegetative characters, genotype Punjab Anuradha recorded maximum plant height (79.28 cm), plant spread (49.44 cm), numbers of primary branches (19.13), secondary branches (30.13) and number of leaves per plant (373.04), Genotype White star recorded highest leaf area (23.98 cm2). Among the floral characters, significant variations were observed among the genotypes, Genotype Punjab Anuradha recorded early flower bud initiation (62.13 days), minimum days taken for 1st harvesting (88.89 days), whereas genotype Dolly white recorded minimum days taken for 50% flowering (89.21 days), Genotype Ajay recorded minimum days taken for 100% flowering (101.80 days) and the genotype White Bouquet had longest duration of flowering (62.61 days). In case of yield and quality parameters, Genotype White star recorded highest yield per plant (10.56 kg) and highest flower weight (7.47 gm), with maximum vase life (19.67 days) and shelf life (10 days). Genetic analysis indicated that phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) in all of the attributes studied. The phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation were found highest for yield per plot (kg), weight of flower (gm), number of flowers per plant, stalk length (cm), number of secondary branches and shelf life (days). Highest heritability coupled with highest genetic advance was seen in number of leaves per plant, whereas, highest heritability coupled with genetic gain was seen in weight of flower (g). In genotypic and phenotypic correlation, significantly positive correlation was found with plant height (cm), plant spread (cm), number of primary branch, number of secondary branch, number of leaves per plant, leaf area (cm2) and number of flower per plant, whereas, in genotypic and phenotypic path coefficient analysis, it is found that number of leaves per plant has direct positive effect on yield per plot. Thus, from the present investigation it can be concluded that out of 15 genotypes, Punjab Anuradha, White Star, Pusa Centenary and White Bouquet were found highly suitable for commercial cultivation under the hilly regions of Uttarakhand.ThesisItem Open Access GENETIC EVALUATION OF MARIGOLD GERMPLASM (TAGETES SPP.) FOR GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY PARAMETERS UNDER BHARSAR CONDITIONS(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-07) POULOSE, BIBIN; Paliwal, Ajaya (Dr.)The present experiment was conducted at Vegetable Research and Demonstration Block of the Department of Vegetable Science, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal during summer season of 2016 on 21 genotypes of both African and French marigold to estimate the genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance and correlation of various traits with yield. The observations were recorded on growth, flowering and yield parameters. The analysis of variance revealed that the mean sum of squares due to genotypes were highly significant for all the characters studied, indicating a wide range of variability in the material investigated. The highest yield per plant was recorded in the genotype Coimbatore Local followed by Pusa Narangi and the lowest in genotype BC-3. The high GCV and PCV values were observed for plant height, number of days for first flower bud initiation, number of flowers per plant, number of ray florets per flower, fresh weight of the flower and yield per plant. In the present study the characters, yield per plant, number of ray florets per flower, number of flowers per plant, number of leaves per plant and plant height showed high heritability along with high genetic gain. Association analysis revealed a highly significant positive correlation of flower yield per plant with plant height, plant spread, number of primary branches, number of leaves per plant, stem diameter, fresh weight of flower, flower diameter, number of ray florets and flowering duration, indicating selection for these characters may help in crop improvement. Path analysis depicted that the characters like fresh weight of the flower and the number of flowers per plant are important characters affecting flower yield since they had a high positive direct effect. Based on D2 values, all the 21 genotypes were grouped into 5 clusters, indicating the presence of a considerable amount of genetic diversity among the genotypes under studyThesisItem Open Access Germplasm Evaluation, Correlation and Path Analysis in Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) in High Hills of Uttarakhand(VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry Bharsar- 246123, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) India, 2017-09-01) Chauhan, Jaidev; Nautiyal, B. P. (Dr)ThesisItem Open Access Heterosis and Combining Ability Studies for Yield and other Horticultural Traits in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L. var. acuminatum Fingerh.)(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-07) J C, Thilak; Pant, Satish Chandra (Dr.)The present investigation entitled “Heterosis and Combining Ability Studies for Yield and other Horticultural Traits in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L. var. acuminatum Fingerh.)”was carried out at Vegetable Research and Demonstration Block of Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, during 2016-2017. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. Six diverse chilli lines were crossed in a diallel fashion (excluding reciprocals) to obtain fifteen cross combinations to study heterosis and combining ability for yield and other horticultural traits. Significant differences were observed among genotypes for all the traits studied. Significant heterobeltiosis was observed in desirable direction for all traits. Similarly, significant increase or decrease heterosis over check (Arka Harita) was observed for all the traits under study. Nine crosses over better parent and three crosses over the standard check exhibited positive and significant heterosis for yield per plant. The cross Byadgi Dabbi × G-4(60.06%) exhibited maximum heterosis over the better parent and Byadgi Dabbi × Arka Lohit(24.24%) over standard check. Further, the parent Arka Lohit emerged as good general combiner for plant height, fruit diameter, stalk length ,stalk weight, number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant and fruit yield per plot. Whereas, the Byadgi Dabbi was identified as good general combiner for days to 50% flowering,days to first fruit harvest, average fruit weight and high ascorbic acid content. Similarly Pant C-1 was good for number of primary branches and high capsaicin content. The highest specific combining ability effect in plant stem girth, fruit length ,days to 50% flowering, average fruit weight , average number of fruits per plant, capsaicin, fruit yield per plant and plot was observed in cross Arka Lohit × Pant C-1. Whereas, different cross combinations showed the good specific combining ability effects in different horticultural traits in desirable direction. Hybrids performed better in yield and other horticultural traits that opened the way for further evaluation and release as hybrids. Hence, Byadgi Dabbi × Arka Lohit, Byadgi Kaddi × Arka Lohit and Byadgi Dabbi × G-4 can be recommended for commercial cultivation after multi-location testing.ThesisItem Open Access Hybridization Studies in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) through Diallel Mating Design(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-07) A M, VEENA; Paliwal, Ajaya (Dr.)The present studies entitled “Hybridization studies in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) through Diallel Mating Design” were carried out at the Vegetable Production Block (under protected condition), Tigaddu during the year 2016-17. The experimental material for the present study comprised of six parents and F1 population of fifteencrosses, developed by crossing these six diverse tomato lines in diallel design (excluding reciprocals). All theparents and their hybrids along with the standard check (Arka Rakshak) were planted in a Randomized Complete BlockDesign for their evaluation in December, 2016. The observations were recorded on plant height (cm), number of fruit clusters per plant, number of fruits per cluster, number of fruits per plant, fruit length (mm), fruit breadth (mm), average fruit weight (g), fruit volume (mL), marketable fruit yield per plant (Kg), harvest duration (days), pericarp thickness (mm), shelf life (days), TSS (0brix), ascorbic acid (mg/100g) and whitefly infestation (%). The analysis of variance indicated highly significantdifferences among the genotypes for all the traits studied. Experimental results revealed that two lines viz, AVTO-9001 and Sioux were found superior on the basis of mean performance and general combiningability studies. Four cross combinations viz, Solan lalima × Sioux, LC-9 × Sioux, Sioux × Arka Meghali and AVTO-9001 × Sioux were found best on the basis of meanperformance, specific combining ability and heterosis studies. Hence, these hybrid combinations can be testedfurther at multiplications before releasing as a substitute of already existing hybrid varieties of tomato. Gene action studies indicated predominance of dominance effects in governing mostof the traits suggesting exploitation of hybrid vigour and developing hybrids for improvement of these traits intomato on the basis of present studies.ThesisItem Open Access Response of Azotobacter and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria on Vegetative and Floral attributes of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda under hilly regions of Uttarakhand(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) BELLAPAKONDA, GOUTHAM KISHORE; Punetha, Parul (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Response of sowing time and plant spacing on growth and yield of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-09) Khali, Divya; Tiwari, Dinesh (Dr.); Chauhan, R.S. (Dr.) (Co-advisor)ThesisItem Open Access Studies on Genetic Variability, Heritability, Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis in Bottle Gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.] Genotypes(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) RANA, HIMANI; Pant, S.C. (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Studies on Morphology, Floral Biology and Pollination Behaviour of Different Wild Species of Raspberry (Rubus species) of Garhwal Himalaya(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) HIREGOUDAR, HEMAVATI; Negi, Manju (Dr.)ThesisItem Open Access Studies on success rate of grafting methods on walnut at different time under polyhouse condition(College of Horticulture, Bharsar Campus, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, 2017-08) Singh, Lal; Manju (Dr.)