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Subject: Agronomy × End date: 2008 × Start date: 2005 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    Effect of weed management practices on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of mothbean (Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal)
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Yogander Kumar; Yadav, V.K.
    ABSTRACT Title of Thesis : Effect of weed management practices on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of mothbean (Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal) Name of Degree Holder : YogAnder Kumar Admission No. : 2001A210M Title of Degree : Master of Sciences in Agronomy Name and Address of Major Advisor : [DR. V.K. YADAV] Sr. E.S. (Agronomy) Krishi: Vigyan Kendra, Bawal CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, INDIA Degree Awarding University : CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004 (Haryana) India. Year of Award of Degree : 2005 Major Subject : Agronomy Total No. of Pages in the Thesis : 67 + vi + i No. of words in the abstract : 300 approx. -134 DISCUSSION Keyword: Mothbean, (vigna aconitifolia (jacq.) Marechal), Rainfed, Integrated weed control, pendimethalin, Nutrient uptake, Hand weeding, Soil moisture, Economics The present study entitled “Effect of weed management studies in mothbean [Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq) Marechal] was conducted at Research Farm, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Bawal, during kharif season of 2003. The soil was loamy sand in texture, poor in organic carbon (0.15) and alkaline in nature (pH 8.4). The experiment consisted of eight treatments i.e. HW 20 DAS, HW 30 DAS, HW 40 DAS, HW 20 and 30 DAS, HW 20 and 40 DAS, HW 30 and 40 DAS, pre-emergence application of pendimethalin @ 0.75 and 1 kg ha-1 alone and in combination with one hand weeding at 30 DAS, weedy and weed free check. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. All the weed control treatments effectively controlled the weeds by significantly reducing the density and dry weight as well as nutrient uptake by weeds. Pendimethalin @ 0.75 kg or 1 kg ha-1 effectively controlled Trianthema portulacastrum, Digera arvensis, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, but did not prove effective against Cyperus rotundus. Different weed control treatments had no effect on the yield attributes except number of pods per plant. However, dry weight of plants, plant population, plant height, grain yield and stover yield decreased with the application of pendimethalin at both the doses due to its phytotoxic effects, but increased with 2 hand weedings at 20 and 40 DAS. Maximum and minimum grain and stover yields (740 and 1682 kg ha-1) were recorded in weed free treatment whereas their minimum value (378 and 1180 kg ha-1) were recorded in weed check treatments. The yield of the grain and stover in weed check reduced to extent of 49 and 30 per cent as compared to weed free. Maximum net return (4235 Rs. ha-1) were obtained with 2 hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAS. Major Advisor Signature of the Degree Holder Head of the Department
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    Performance of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L). Czern. and Coss.] genotypes under late planting condition
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Parvinder Kumar; Bikram Singh
    The study entitled “Performance of Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Coss] genotypes under late planting conditions” was carried out at the agronomy research area CCS HAU RRS, Bawal (Rewari) during rabi season of 2003-04. The treatments comprised of four date of sowing viz., (D1) October 27, (D2) November 4, (D3) November 12 and (D4) November 20 and six genotypes viz., (V1) RH – 30, (V2) RH – 8701, (V3) RH – 9801, (V4) RH – 0115, (V5) RH – 0028 and (V6) Vardan. These were tested in split plot design with date of sowing in main and genotypes in sub plots and the 24 treatments combinations were replicated four times. Delay in sowing of Indian mustard crop from Oct., 27 to Nov., 4, 12 and 20 caused progressively significant reduction in seed yield and its attributes viz., number of 2 primary and secondary branches per plant, number of siliquae per plant, number of seeds per siliqua, seed yield per plant and harvest index and growth attributes (height per plant, dry matter per plant and leaf area index), oil content, protein yield, straw and biological yield per hectare, days to completion of siliquae formation and maturity. While the reverse occurred with respect to days to seed germination, days to 50% flowering and protein content. Among various Indian mustard genotpes, RH 0115 recorded significantly higher seed yield over RH 9801, RH 8701, RH 0028, RH 30 and Vardan in descending order due to its better yield attributes (number of siliquae per plant, seeds per siliqua except vardan, 1000-seed weight except RH 30, seed yield per plant, number of primary and secondary branches per plant and harvest index), growth attributes (LAI and dry matter per plant except plant height). It also produced highest oil and protein yield, protein content, biological yield except oil content and straw yield. It took maximum days to maturity and finally fetched maximum net income (Rs./ha).
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    Integrated use of fertilizers and growth promoter on productivity and quality of wheat
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Sant Kumar; Satish Kumar
    A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2003-2004 at Research Area of Agronomy, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with four replications. The experiment was conducted with eleven treatments. The treatments were T1 - 3/4th recommended dose (RD) + basal application of granule (G) and liquid spray (L) of Biovita at 30 DAS, T2 - 3/4th RD + G + L (60 DAS), T3 - 3/4th RD + L (30 + 60 DAS), T4 = 3/4th RD + L (30 + 90 DAS), T5 - 3/4th RD + L (60 + 90 DAS), T6 - 1/2 RD + G + L (30 + 60 DAS), T7 - 1/2 RD + L (30 + 60 + 90 DAS), T8 - RD + L(at flowering), T9 - RD + G, T10 - RD and T11 - Control. Maximum plant height of wheat was recorded in recommended dose of fertilizer either alone or its combination with Biovita. Dry matter accumulation was observed maximum in recommended dose with granules up to 120 DAS and at harvest in recommended dose with liquid spray at flowering which was at par with recommended dose alone and with granules. At harvest the number of tillers was significantly higher in recommended dose with foliar spray at flowering than other treatments except recommended dose alone and with granules of Biovita. When we applied Biovita as foliar spray with recommended dose, different phenological stages viz., boot stage, 50 per cent ear emergence, anthesis, milking dough and maturity were attained 2 to 5 days later. The different yield attributing character like effective tillers, spike length, spikelets per spike and grains per spike were recorded significantly higher in recommended dose with foliar application of Biovita at flowering than other lower dose treatments. Test weight was not affected significantly by various treatments. Biovita spray at flowering with recommended dose produced maximum grain (5727 kg per hectare) and straw yield (8476 kg per hectare). Biological yield was also highest in this treatment. However, harvest index was not affected significantly by different treatments. The NPK content and uptake was recorded significantly higher in recommended dose with Biovita spray at flowering than other fertilizer and Biovita combinations except recommended dose alone and recommended dose with granules. The different quality parameters viz., protein content, sedimentation value and hectolitre weight were also recorded maximum in foliar spray at flowering with recommended dose. The maximum gross and net return of Rs. 44,556 and Rs. 34,141, respectively were recorded in recommended dose with Biovita spray at flowering. However, highest benefit cost ratio was recorded with recommended dose alone.
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    Persistence of sulfosulfuron in different soils
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Baswana, Jagjit; Malik, R.K.
    A pot culture study entitled “Persistence of sulfosulfuron in different soils” was undertaken during 1998 in the Department of Agronomy, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Qualitative estimation of sulfosulfuron residues at different concentrations (0.39, 0.78, 1.56, 3.12, 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50 ppb) and incubation periods (0, 10, 20, 40, 80,160 days) in two soil media (Hisar and Karnal soil) was undertaken using moongbean as test plant. Hisar soil was sandy loam in texture, low in available N (158 kg ha-1), organic carbon (0.34 %), available P(15 kg ha-1) and high in available K (370 kg ha-1) with a pH of 8.1, whereas, Karnal soil was clay-loam in texture, medium in available N (188 kg ha-1), available P ( 21kg ha-1), organic carbon (0.41%), high in available K (389 kg ha-1) with a pH of 8.3. Residual impact of sulfosulfuron at different incubation periods and herbicide concentrations in the two soils was assessed by recording various growth indices of moongbean at 21st days after sowing. The data recorded on visual phytotoxicity at 21st days after sowing was subjected to probit analysis for computing GR50 values and curve fitting. The residual behaviour of sulfosulfuron reflected in terms of various growth indices was almost identical in Hisar and Karnal soils. Growth parameters of moongbean increased with increase in incubation periods from 0-160 days, while, reverse was true with the increase in herbicide concentrations from 0.0 to 50 ppb. After 160 days, on an average there was 15.4 and 21.5 % reduction in various growth indices of moongbean at 25 and 50 ppb, respectively. The GR 50 values at 160 days incubation were 4.75 and 5.75 times more than at 0 day incubation in Hisar and Karnal soils, respectively. The half-life of sulfosulfuron in Karnal soil was 70 days while it was 76 days in Hisar soil. Moongbean was found suitable test plant for quantitative estimation of sulfosulfuron residues in soil but more practicable, reliable and conclusive evidences can further be attained by comparing other sensitive plants like sorghum, maize, onion and cucurbits under actual field conditions.
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    Comparative study of organic and inorganic sources of nitrogen application in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Kajla, Mamta; Thakral, S.K.
    A field experiment was conducted during winter season of 2003-04 on a sandy loam soils, low in available nitrogen, medium in available phosphorus and higher in available potassium at Student’s Farm, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The experiment consisting of of four treatments viz. recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic source, recommended dose of nitrogen through organic source, 75% of recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic source + 25% of recommended dose of nitrogen through organic source + bio-fertilizer and inorganic source based on soil test value was laid out in randomized block design with four replications. Growth parameters such as plant height, number of tillers per meter row length, total dry matter accumulation per meter row length, CGR and RGR were significantly higher in recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic source and inorganic source based on soil test value over other treatments. Yield attributes viz., length and number of grains per spike and 1000-grain weight were increased significantly by recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic source which were at par with inorganic source based on soil test value. Grain, straw and biological yields and nutrient (NPK) uptake was maximum in case of application of recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic source. The physical properties of soil viz. moisture content, infiltration rate, hydraullic conductivity were found to be maximum in case of recommended dose of nitrogen through organic source. Application of 75% of recommended dose of nitrogen through organic source + 25% of recommended dose of nitrogen through organic source + bio-fertilizer improved available N and P content in soils as compared to other treatments. The quality parameters such as protein content and sedimentation value were also found to be maximum in case of recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic source. Highest gross returns were obtained with recommended dose of nitrogen through inorganic source followed by inorganic source based on soil test value.
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    Response of rice to N, P & K levels in rice-wheat cropping system on farmer field
    (2005) Amandeep; Rinwa, Ran Singh
    A field experiment was conducted during kharif-2004 on a sandy loam to sandy clay loam soil, low in available nitrogen, high in available phosphorus & potash at farmer’s fields in Karnal and Ambala districts of Haryana state. The experiment consisting of combination of five treatments viz., N0P0K0, N150, N150P60, N150K60 and N150P60K60 kg ha-1 was laid out in RBD design with twelve replications. The experiment was carried out with the objectives of to study the effect of N, P & K on growth, yield & yield attributes, nutrient uptake and their use efficiency in rice including the economics of different treatments & status of soil. The effect on number of hill was not affected by any of fertilizer treatments. The number of tillers increased with the age of crop up to 60 days after transplanting (DAT) and thereafter, slight reduction was recorded at 90 DAT. Dry matter accumulation increased with the advancement of crop stages and maximum increase was observed during 60-90 DAT. The yield and yield attributes were significantly affected by N150 P60 K60 levels. The maximum number of panicles hill-1 and number of spiklets panicle-1 were recorded with the application of NPK. The NPK level produced significantly higher number of grains per panicle and maximum 1000-grain weight was recorded with NPK which was superior over control. Application of N150 P60 K60 fertilizer levels gave significantly higher grain, straw and biological yields at all locations and harvest index was significantly higher at Ambala & in average of sub zone, except at Karnal. The nutrient uptake in grain and straw was highest with NPK levels. The response of N, P & K was in order of N>P>K at N150 P60 K60 levels. The net returns and B:C was higher with application of NPK levels. The O.C. and available N was either maintained or slightly reduced and available P & K declined after harvest of crop from their initial respective status of soil.
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    Effect of split application of nitrogen on growth and quality parameters of different wheat cultivars
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Kathwal, Rajesh; Thakral, S.K.
    The field study entitled, “ Effect of split application of nitrogen on growth and quality parameters of different wheat cultivars” was conducted at Agronomy Research Farm of CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during winter (rabi) season of 2002-2003. The experiment was laid out in split-plot design allocating five-split application of nitrogen i.e., I) ½ N basal+1/2 N at first irrigation, II) 1/3 N basal+2/3 N at first node, III) 1/3 N basal+1/3 N at first irrigation+1/3 N at first node, IV) ¼ N basal+1/2 N at first node+1/4 N at milking stage, and V) Full dose of nitrogen at first node in main plots with five different wheat varieties i.e., WH 595, WH 283, PBW 343, WH 912 and WH 896 in sub-plots, replicated thrice. Among the five split application of nitrogen, 1/3 + 2/3 at first node significantly higher in growth characters, yield and yield attributes, NPK content, NPK uptake and protein content followed by 1/3 N basal+1/3N at first irrigation+1/3 N at first node. Split application of nitrogen ¼ N basal+1/2 Nat first node+1/4 N at milking stage significantly higher in 1000-grain weight, sedimentation value, beta-carotene and hectoliter weight. Among the varieties, PBW 343 is superior in growth habits, yield and yield attributing characters, NPK content, NPK uptake and protein content. Variety WH 896 significantly higher in sedimentation value, beta-carotene content and hectoliter weight.
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    Effect of nitrogen application on phenology, growth, yield and quality of pearl millet hybrids under limited water supply
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Parihar, Muli Devi; Harbir Singh
    The present experiment entitled, "Effect of nitrogen application on phenology, growth, yield and quality of pearl millet hybrids under limited water supply " was conducted at Research Farm, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, during kharif season of 2004. Three pearl millet hybrids viz., HHB 67, HHB 67-2 and HHB 68 and six levels of nitrogen viz.,, 0 (no nitrogen - control), 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 kg N ha-1 were tested in factorial randomized block design with three replications. Though, different pearl millet hybrids did not differ significantly in respect of phenological development, but differed significantly in growth (plant height, leaf area, number of tillers and dry matter accumulation plant-1), yield attributing characters (ear length, ear girth, 1000-grain weight, harvest index and grain yield plant-1) and final grain, yield ha-1. Response of pearl millet hybrids to N application was quadratic and economic optimum dose(s) came out to be 79.21, 80.41 and 77.75 kg ha-1 for HHB 67-2, HHB 67 and HHB 68, respectively. Among pearl millet hybrids, HHB 67-2 recorded significantly higher N, K and protein content, protein yield and N uptake as well. Marked differences in the seasonal consumptive use of water and water-use efficiency (W-UE) were recorded for pearl millet hybrids; highest values being of HHB 67-2. Various levels of nitrogen did not influence the phenological development (events) of pearl millet significantly. However, plant growth in terms of height, tillers, leaf area and dry matter accumulation plant-1 and leaf area index increased significantly with increasing levels of nitrogen at most of the stages of observation. Similarly, yield attributing characters (ear plant-1, ear length, ear girth, 1000-grain weight and grain yield plant-1) and grain yield increased significantly with increasing levels of nitrogen. The N, P and K content (%), uptake (kg ha-1), protein content in grain(%) and protein yield (kg ha-1) increased with increasing levels of nitrogen. Seasonal consumptive water-use and W-UE by pearl millet improved markedly with increasing levels of nitrogen.