Thumbnail Image

Theses

Browse

2017 - 201912020 - 20211
Reset filters
Subject: Silviculture and Agroforestry × Author: SHARMA, SHIVANI ×
Reset filters

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    PERFORMANCE OF BLACK GRAM (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) AND WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) UNDER FRUIT TREE BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-06) SHARMA, SHIVANI; THAKUR, C. L
    ABSTRACT The present study entitled “Performance of black gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under fruit tree based agroforestry systems” was carried out at experimental farm of Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan- 173230 (HP), India. The experiment was laid out in RBD (factorial) with three replications. The study aimed at exploring the possibilities of successful cultivation of Vigna mungo and Triricum aestivum as intercrop under different fruit based agroforestry system and in open conditions. The experiment comprised of 5 treatments viz., T1: RDF, T2: FYM, T3: VC, T4: Jeevamrut and T5: no manure under four different systems viz. peach, apricot and pear based agroforestry systems and sole crop for two consecutive years. Among, different doses of fertilizers, growth and yield parameters of wheat i.e. plant height (84.18cm), number of tillers (7.39), spike length (6.33cm), test weight (40.37g), economic yield (29.16q/ha), straw yield (47.78q/ha) and biological yield (76.94q/ha) during first year were found maximum when recommended dose of fertilizer was used. Among four systems all growth parameters were recorded higher in open field. Similarly, growth and yield parameters of black gram i.e. plant height (45.89cm), number of primary branches (5.28), number of pods per plant (28.74), number of grain per pod (7.27), dry matter per plant (4.46), test weight (33.82g), economic yield (5.57q/ha), straw yield (17.41q/ha) and biological yield (22.98q/ha) were found maximum with the application of recommended dose of fertilizer. Soil physico-chemical properties were found to be improved under tree canopy as compared to outside canopy. All organic manures generally improved the physical and chemical properties of soil which in turn enhanced the growth and production of wheat and black gram under different agroforestry system as well as in sole crop. Use of organic manures increased the availability of nutrients to the plant. The maximum net return (19108.06 Rs/ha) and gross return (53277 Rs/ha) was obtained when recommended dose of fertilizer was used under peach based agroforestry system. The findings of present study suggested that cultivation of wheat as well as black gram in combination under different fruit trees may be recommended for better economic returns
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    STUDIES ON BIOECONOMIC APPRAISAL AND EFFECT OF ORGANIC MANURE ON BIOMASS PRODUCTION OF Ocimum sanctum UNDER STONE FRUIT BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2017-07) SHARMA, SHIVANI; PANT, K.S.
    ABSTRACT The current study entitled “Studies on bioeconomic appraisal and effect of organic manure on biomass production of Ocimum sanctum under stone fruit based agroforestry system” was carried out at experimental farm of Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan- 173230 (HP), India. The experiment was laid out in RBD with three replications. The study aim at exploring the possibilities of successful cultivation of medicinal plant as intercrop under two different systems along with usage of different doses of organic manure. The experiment comprised of 7 treatments, which included three different doses of FYM (15t/ha, 20t/ha and 25t/ha), three different doses of Jeevamrut (180ml/plant, 300ml/plant and 420ml/plant) and one control (no manre). The observations were taken at three distances from the tree i.e. 1m, 2m and 3m. The results revealed that MAPs can be grown successfully under agroforestry system. All the growth and yield parameter of medicinal plant were found highest in 420ml/plant Jeevamrut at a distance of 3m away from trees. The use of organic manures further improves the production ability of intercrop by minimizing competition for critical resources. Soil physical and chemical properties were found to be better in intercropping as compared to control. The availability of nutrients like N, P, K and Organic carbon were high where, higher doses of organic manures were applied in agroforestry system at a distance of one meter away from trees. Soil pH and organic carbon were also improved in agroforestry system than sole crop. The findings of present study suggested that cultivation of M&APs in combination with fruit trees, especially peach may be recommended for better economic return from agroforestry system. It also suggested that the agroforestry system have higher potential of producing biomass. Thus integrating M&APs with stone fruits offers an excellent opportunity for diversification and high income generation than monoculture. It will also open new vistas for the research to evaluate the performance of M&APs under tree canopy.