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    Seed Source Variation for Seed and Seedling Characters in Kair [Capparis decidua (Forsk.) Edgew.]
    (CCSHAU, 2006) Kalu Ram; Bangarwa, K. S.
    Seeds were collected from five randomly selected trees of Capparis decidua from each of two sites from Rajasthan (Hanumangarh, Bhadra) and Haryana (Sirsa, Hisar) provenances during September 2005. The seeds of all the twenty progenies arising from four provenances were used for provenance testing in nursery and seed storage up to six months. Fruit diameter ranged from 14.79 to 22.88 mm with a general mean of 17.83 mm. Variability for fruit diameter was comparatively higher in Hanumangarh and Sirsa. Analysis of variance showed the presence of significant variation among progenies for germination per cent, plant height and collar diameter, whereas significant variation among provenances were observed for plant height and collar diameter. Medium values of phenotypic coefficient of variation and little difference from genotypic coefficient of variation were observed for all the three characters, viz., germination per cent, plant height and collar diameter. Heritability estimates and genetic advance were also found high for all the characters under study. Progeny number 8 from Bhadra provenance was found overall best for all the three characters viz., germination per cent, plant height and collar diameter. Progeny number 6 from Bhadra was found significantly superior than general mean for plant height and collar diameter whereas progeny number 1 from Hanumangarh was found significantly superior than general mean for germination per cent and plant height. In general, the provenances like Hanumangarh and Bhadra were found superior for seedling characters. Standard germination of fresh seeds varied from 53.74 per cent in progeny no.17 from Hisar to 62.21 per cent in progeny no.1 from Hanumangarh with a mean of 59.08 per cent. The average germination per cent of fresh seed (59.08) was reduced to 44.87 per cent three months after storage and which was further reduced to 32.73 per cent six months after storage. The reduction in both vigour index-I and vigour index-II were observed higher than standard germination for all the progenies up to six months of storage.
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    Vegetative propagation of Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb.) through stem cutting
    (CCSHAU, 2006) Praveen Kumar; Bimlendra Kumari
    The experiment was conducted in the nursery of the Department of Forestry in CCS, Haryana Agricultural University (India) during February and August season of 2003-04. The cuttings taken form 8 to 10 years old tree from three zones of canopy i.e. upper, middle and lower with thickness i.e. 0.5 cm to 1.0 cm diameter (thin) and 1.1 cm to 1.5 cm (thick). These cutting treated with different plant growth regulators viz. indole-3-butyric acid, indole-3-acetic acid, nepthalic acid at three concentration levels i.e. 1000 ppm, 500 ppm, 250 and combination of thiamine with 500 ppm of each growth regulator. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design with three replication. The results revealed that cutting planted in February season gave better percentage of rooting (60.6%), number of roots per cutting (4.0), root length (12.0 cm) per cutting and weight of roots (0.37g) than August planted cuttings. All the roots characteristics obtained were better with thick cutting than thin cutting and canopy levels followed the trend of lower, middle and upper canopy i.e. cutting from the lower canopy gave best results. IBA 1000 ppm was most effective in sprouting (75.5%) and rooting (66.4%) of Dalbergia sissoo stem cutting. All the PGRs treatment gave significantly better results in both the season with all the canopy levels and with thick as well as thin cutting over control. From the studies, it was concluded that when the cutting of Dalbergia sissoo is taken from lower canopy with diameter 1.1-1.5 cm (thick) treated with indole-3-butyric acid 1000 ppm planted in February season gave the best results with respect to duration of sprouting, percentage of sprouting, number of leaves per cutting, number of roots per cutting, weight of root and shoot, percentage of rooting and rootshoot weight ratio and average length of root per cutting.
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    Sequencing of Mx gene in an indian major carp
    (CCSHAU, 2006) Sharma, Parvati; Sihag, R.C.
    Mx gene is inducible by type I interferon and is involved in antiviral defenses. Interferons are pleiotropic glycoproteins belonging to a large family of Cytokines. The type I interferon constitute the first line of defence against viral infection in the vertebrate innate immune system. Mx gene inducible by type I interferon, natural and synthetic double stranded RNA (ds RNA) and unmethylated bacterial CpG motif, both in fish and mammalian hosts. Mx expression was observed in fish after viral infection (i.e. IPNV, VHSV, ISAV), although the antiviral role of Mx proteins in fish remains unclear. Mx gene has been cloned and sequenced in many fishes including gold fish and grass carp of family Cyprinidae. The aim of the present study was to standardize the RT-PCR protocol for the expression of Mx gene in an Indian major carp, rohu (Labeo rohita). Mx response was measured in rohu injected with the synthetic double stranded polyribonucleotide Poly I: C (500 μg/fish) and the control fish was injected with PBS alone. Total RNA was extracted from liver of acclimatized fish after 3 days of post-injection. It was transcribed to cDNA and amplification of cDNA was done by RT-PCR. The sequence was obtained from purified gel product. The blasts search was done for confirmation of Mx gene in rohu. It was found 99% matching with grass carp Mx and 98% matching with gold fish Mx3 belonging to family Cyprinidae. These results confirm the presence of Mx gene expression in an Indian major carp, rohu. The obtained partial sequence can be used for taxonomic and phylogenetic purposes.
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    Weed management studies in maize (Zea mays L.)
    (CCSHAU, 2006) Bhagirath Kumar; Kamboj, B.R.
    The present study is entitled as, “Weed management studies in maize (Zea mays L.)”, was conducted at Research area of K.V.K. Damla, Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) under CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during kharif season of 2004. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design in field with 15 treatments of herbicides and three replications. All the weed control treatments effectively controlled the weed and gave significantly higher yield than weedy check. Post-emergence application of glyphosate (1%) at 45DAS with pre-emergence application atrazine (500 g/ha) provided excellent control of all the weeds till maturity. Pre-emergence application of prometryn (1000 g/ha) fb glyphosate (1%) at 45 DAS and one hoeing at 21 DAS fb glyphosate also provided excellent control Dactyloctenium aegyptium and Cynodon dactylon. Post-emergence application of glyphosate either with pre-emergence application of atrazine or prometryn gave the grain and stover yield statistically at par with weed free treatment.
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    A study on economics of beekeeping in yamuna nagar district of Haryana
    (CCSHAU, 2006) Bhupender; Kadiyan, R.S.
    The study entitled “A study on Economics of beekeeping in Yamuna Nagar district of Haryana” was carried out in Yamunanagar district of Haryana state during 2003-04. It was observed that the expenditure on wooden box with iron stand accounted for 43.49 per cent followed by honey bees, wax sheets and labour costs. The returns from honey accounted for 82.76 per cent followed by bee colonies ( 14.79 ) and bee wax (2.45 ). The net returns were maximum in large category followed medium and small categories. The benefit-cost ratio showed that an investment of Rs. 1 in beekeeping enterprise as overall would fetch a return of Rs 2.19. And it was highest in large sized beekeepers i.e. 2.99. The whole cost invested in beekeeping enterprise was recoverable with in one year. While marketing of honey channel-II (producer-consumer sale at market) was mostly adopted by large beekeepers. The major problems faced by the beekeepers were lack of fair prices of honey and competitions among buyers. However, there is need to develop proper marketing and processing facilities so that the producer can get fair price of their produce.
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    Effect of organic manures and biofertilizer on tomato production
    (CCSHAU, 2006) Paramjeet Singh; Sewa Lal
    Field experiments were conducted on the research farm of the Department of Vegetable Crops, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to study the effect of organic manures and biofertilizers on tomato production. In the first Experiment (A) individual organic manure with and without biofertilizer were applied keeping control for comparison while in the second Experiment (B), combination of organic manure with and without biofertilizer were applied. The Experiment (A) consisted of eight treatments and one control was laid out in randomized block design. Each treatment and control was replicated three times in plot having area 4 x 3.60 m2. The Experiment (B) consists of 12 treatments combinations and were laid out in randomized block design. Each treatment combination was replicated three times and allotted randomly. The plot size for each treatment was 4 x 3.6 m2. On the basis of findings it can be conclude that in the first Experiment (A), vermicompost + Azotobacter + phosphate solublizing bacteria treatment resulted in higher productivity of tomato and economically found better which resulted in higher net returns (Rs. 14344 ha-1) with higher benefit cost ratio of 1.34. In the second Experiment (B), poultry manure + vermicompost + Azotobacter + phosphate solublizing bacteria treatment resulted in higher productivity of tomato and economically found better which resulted in higher net returns (Rs. 17794 ha-1) with higher benefit cost ratio of 1.44.
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    Stimulating programme for delayed motor skills of 3-4 years old rural children
    (CCSHAU, 2007) Chaudhary, Neha; Balda, Shanti
    The present study was conducted in Hisar-1 block of district Hisar. From Hisar-1 block, two villages i.e., Kaimri and Mangali were selected at random. One hundred children in the age range of 3-4 years were selected randomly through aganwadies from each village. Selected children were assessed for their motor motor skills development with the help of observation checklist and Berry’s Development Test of Visual Motor Integration (VMI) (1989). Maternal involvement in stimulation of motor skills of the children were assessed though a self prepared questionnaire-cum-interview schedule. On the basis of assessment at pre-testing stage, fifty children each from the two villages with lowest scores were identified as below average children. These children were operationally defined as children with delayed motor skills. Children from Kaimri village acted as control group children and children from Mangali village acted as experimental group children. Mothers of these children were also interviewed to assess the involvement level in motor skills development activities of their children. Stimulating programme was provided to experimental group children by involving their mothers for a period of one month on alternate days. Post-testing of children and mothers was done after a gap of one month to examine the impact of stimulating programme. After implementation of stimulating programme there was significant increase in scores of experimental group children. These results clearly indicated the impact of stimulating activity programme on experimental group children. Stimulating programme improved the motor skills of these children. Gain in scores of experimental group children were significantly higher than those of control group children. Maternal involvement in motor skills development activities also improved significantly in experimental groups.
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    Microbiological quality of common sweets from Hisar city
    (CCSHAU, 2007) Agarwal, Nisha; Yadav, B. S.
    Sweets are common delicacies prepared and consumed since ages. These contains sugar and in many cases are supplemented with milk solids. Being rich sources of nutrients and high water activity, these products are extremely vulnerable to contamination with spoilage and pathogenic organisms if subjected to advertent and inadvertent abuse during different stages of their processing, storage and serving. Rasmalai, Gulabjamun, Pedha, Burfi and Boondi were investigated for Total Plate Count (TPC) using Plate Count Agar, Yeast and Mold Plate Count (YMPC) using Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), staphylococcal count using Baird Parker Agar (BP Agar) and coliform count using Mac Conkey Broth by Most Probable Number (MPN) technique. Pour Plate Technique was followed in all the plate counts. Three samples of each product were collected with one sample out of three from a standard shop and one from a local shop. All the samples procured from standard shop were found to be of better quality as compared to the local shop except for Rasmalai where no considerable difference was found. All the counts were found to be highest for Rasmalai and least for Gulabjamun. Staphylococcal count was found considerably high in all the samples. The TPC, YMPC, staphylococcal count and coliform count increases at a faster rate when stored for 2 days at room temperature compared to 5 days storage at refrigeration temperature.
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    Thermal processing of aonla juice
    (CCSHAU, 2007) Rajni Singh; Rajendra Singh
    The study was conducted on aonla juice to standardize a time-temperature combination for thermal processing of aonla juice with minimum losses in ascorbic acid content. The various physico-chemical characteristics of fresh aonla juice, heat treated aonla juice and stored juices were studied. The aonla fruit yielded about 32% pulp and 52% clarified juice with 9.9% TSS, 2.9% acidity, 3.2% tannins, 426 mg/100g ascorbic acid and a pH of 2.45. This aonla juice was heat treated at different temperatures viz. 600C, 700C, 800C and 900C for different time periods viz. 5, 10, 15 and 20 min. for 600C & 700C and 1, 3, 5 and 10 min. for 800C and 900C. These heat treated juices were analyzed for various physico chemical characteristics and yeast and mold count. On the basis of this study two best combinations were selected viz. 800C/3 min. and 700C/15 min. which had minimum losses in ascorbic acid content upon thermal processing and negligible yeast and mold growth. These combinations were used for storage study of 2 months at room temperature. During storage, ascorbic acid and acidity decreased whereas browning increased. There was no significant growth of yeast and mold even after two months of storage of heat treated juices. Thus the study indicated that considering the destruction of yeasts and molds and retention of vitamin C content of the juice, processing of aonla juice at 800C/3 min. and 700C/15 min. were found suitable.