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  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Evaluation of okra cultivars for growth, yield and quality under different dates of sowing
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-09) Sunil Kumar; Kuldeep Kumar
    The experiment entitled “Evaluation of okra cultivars for growth, yield and quality under different dates of sowing” was conducted at Vegetable Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, during the rainy season 2020-21 with five different dates of sowing S1 (15th June), S2 (30th June), S3 (15th July), S4 (30th July) and S5 (14th August) and three varieties V1 (Varsha Uphar), V2 (Hisar Naveen) and V3 (Hisar Unnat). Maximum plant stand after 15 days, plant height, number of fruit pickings, fruit length, number of fruits per plant, average fruit weight, fruit yield per plant, yield, dry matter, ash content, acidity and B:C ratio were recorded from 15th July date of sowing in the cultivar Hisar Naveen. However, minimum number of days to 50% flowering and days to first fruit picking were recorded from 14th August date of sowing in the cultivar Hisar Naveen. Maximum number of branches, internodal length, crop duration, incidence of YVMV and severity of disease were recorded minimum from 15th June date of sowing in the cultivar Hisar Naveen. Based on the study, it was found that higher fruit yield with better quality of fruits and minimum incidence of disease was obtained from Hisar Naveen sown on 15th July which was statistically at par with 30th July date of sowing under prevailing Haryana climatic conditions.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Effect of nitrogen levels under different spacing on coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2020) Chaman; Malik, T.P.
    The present study entitled, “Effect of nitrogen levels under different spacing on coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)” was conducted during the Rabi 2019-20 at research farm, Department of Vegetable Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The nitrogen doses and different row to row spacing plays important role in growth, yield and quality of coriander crop. In the present investigation four nitrogen levels (0, 25, 50 and 75 kg ha-1) and three different row to row spacing (20 x 15 cm, 30 x 15 cm and 40 x 15 cm) were taken into consideration. The nitrogen was applied in two split doses i.e. 50 per cent at sowing and remaining dose at 40 days after sowing (DAS). Vegetative growth parameters i.e. days to emergence, plant height, primary branches and secondary branches (45, 60, 90 DAS and at harvest), yield and yield attributes were recorded. The quality parameters i.e. test weight, electrical conductivity, standard germination and vigour indices were also recorded in in-vitro condition after harvesting. It was observed that nitrogen dose at 75 kg ha- 1 and row to row spacing 40 x 15 cm was well suited for vegetative growth except plant height that was best in 20 x 15 cm spacing. The seed yield (2119 kg ha-1) and other yield attributes were found highest at 75 kg N ha-1 with spacing 40 x 15 cm and lowest in control. The quality parameters were recorded highest with 75 kg N ha-1 and spacing 40 x 15 cm and the highest cost of cultivation (Rs. 48445 ha-1) was occurred in coriander sown at higher nitrogen levels under different spacing. Among different treatments, highest gross returns of Rs. 158925 ha-1 and highest net returns of Rs. 110480 ha-1 were obtained at 75 kg N ha-1 with 40 x 15 cm. While comparing the, benefit cost ratios, highest B: C (2.29) was recorded at 50 kg N ha-1 with 30 x 15 cm.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Evaluation of tomato genotypes for growth, yield, quality and root-knot nematode resistance
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-08) Singh, Sandeep; Arora, Indu
    An experiment on “Evaluation of tomato genotypes for growth, yield, quality and root-knot nematode resistance” was conducted on cherry and non-cherry tomato genotypes in the screenhouse of Department of Nematology and Vegetable Research Farm, Hisar. In cherry type tomato genotypes, Pusa Cherry No. 214 had maximum fruit length(cm), fruit girth(cm), weight of fruits per plant per plant(kg), total yield, and marketable yield (3.01 cm,2.91 cm, 4.08 kg, 485.33 q/ha, 446.11 q/ha, respectively) while in non-cherry tomato genotypes Arka Rakshak had maximum fruit length (cm), fruit girth (cm), weight of fruits per plant (kg), total yield and marketable yield (5.19cm, 4.69 cm, 3.08 kg, 366.64 q/ha, 334.68 q/ha). TSS was found maximum in TW4 (7.53 0B) and ascorbic acid content in Punjab Rood cherry (38.04mg/100g) in cherry tomato genotypes while Punjab Garud with maximum TSS and ascorbic acid content (6.470B and 11.96 mg/100g, respectively) had shown superior fruit quality in non-cherry tomato genotypes. Among the different cherry tomato genotypes, TF-1 had the lowest number of galls per plant, number of egg masses per root system and was found resistant with root-knot index of 2.00 while among the non-cherry tomato genotypes NT-8(Hisar Lalit) was found moderately resistant with root-knot index of 3.00. Therefore, it is concluded in the present study that among the screened tomato genotypes, TF-1 (cherry type, resistant) and NT-8 (non-cherry type, moderately resistant) can be grown as resistant cultivars or can be used as rootstocks for grafting in tomato for growing under nematode infested fields/polyhouse while Pusa Cherry No. 214 (cherry type tomato genotype) and Arka Rakshak ( non-cherry type tomato genotype) gave higher yield ( 485.33 q/ha and 366.64 q/ha, respectively) in comparison to other genotypes under field conditions in Haryana.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Quality analysis of naturally and artificially aged seeds of Kasuri Methi (Trigonella corniculata L.)
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-08) B. R, Chandana; Tehlan, S K
    Seed is the basic input of any cultivation system and its quality significantly contributes for better yielding of the crop. The present investigation was carried out during 2019-20 on seven genotypes of Kasuri methi (Trigonella corniculata L.) viz., KM 139-1, HM 538, HM 557, GC 208, GC 209, Kasuri Selection and KM Hosiyarpur. Four seed lots were used under natural ageing viz. freshly harvested seed lot, one year, two year and three years ambient stored seeds. For artificial ageing, freshly harvested seed lot was accelerated aged at 40±10C temperature and 100% relative humidity for 48, 72 and 96 hours. All the fenugreek genotypes were taken to evaluate the seed viability/vigour parameters, to determine the inter-relationship among various seed quality parameters and to determine correlation among natural and artificial ageing. All the seed lots were subjected to vigour and viability test with three replications and observation were recorded on standard germination, seedling length, seedling fresh weight, seedling dry weight, vigour index I &II, electrical conductivity, dehydrogenase activity, catalase activity, peroxidase activity, tetrazolium test, pH of seed leachates and field emergence. The results of the study indicates that, all the seed quality parameters reduced with increase in ageing period in both natural and artificial ageing except for electrical conductivity which increased with advancement in ageing period. Decrease in values of all the seed quality parameters and increase in electrical conductivity values with advancement of ageing represent decrease in vigour and viability of seed lots. A reduction of 21.8% in germination was observed after three years of natural ageing. Genotype K Selection and HM 557 were found to be more vigorous and genotype K M Hosiyarpur was found to be least vigorous and evaluated to be a poor storer. The standard germination, seed vigour index I & II, tetrazolium test, pH of seed leachates, and enzyme activity (Dehydrogenase, catalase and peroxidase activity) emerged as reliable predictors of seed quality and field emergence. Correlation studies revealed that all the seed quality parameters were positively associated among themselves. Electrical conductivity showed negative association with all seed quality parameters. Values observed from 48 hours artificially aged seed reported results equivalent to three years naturally aged seeds. Assessment of seed lot at 48 hours of artificial ageing can be used to determine seed lot field performance after storage.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Standardisation of steckling size and plant spacing on seed production of carrot (Daucus carota. L)
    (CCSHAU,HiSAR, 2020-06) Yadav, Monika; Makhan Lal
    Carrot (Daucus carota L.) with chromosome number (2n) = 18 and belonging to the family Umbelliferae is one of the important root vegetable crops. Its cultivated forms have been domesticated from wild species. At first, it grows a rosette of leaves while, building the enlarged taproot. The fast growing cultivars mature within three months of sowing, while the slow growing cultivars mature four months after sowing. The roots contain high quantity of alpha- and beta-carotene, and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6, thus, it is second most important crop in England after potato. Carrot roots are used as salad, cooked vegetable and in the preparation of soups, stews, pickle and sweetmeat. In India, root to seed is the standard method for the production of high quality seed as this method allows for the selection of healthy and true to type roots for the planting of stecklings. If the seed quality is not good, it may again be difficult to get enough number of uniform roots. One of the major problems faced by carrot growers in India is the unavailability of required amount of good quality seed. The yield of carrot seed can be increased by using healthy planting material and proper planting distance. A lot of work has been conducted on production technology but a little work has been carried out on carrot seed production. The relationship between harvest index and plant density in carrot seed production is very useful in optimizing plant population for maximum seed yield and quality. This study was conducted at Seed Research Area of Department of Vegetable Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during spring-summer season of 2018-19.The objectives of the investigation were to study the effect of steckling size and plant spacing on growth, seed yield and quality parameters of carrot seed. The experiment comprised five treatments of plant spacing (60 x 30 cm (Flat), 60 x 45 cm (Flat), 60 x 60 cm (Flat), 60 x 30 cm (Single row on ridge), 60 x 45 cm (Paired row on ridge)and three steckling size (8 cm, 6 cm and 4 cm) was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. Highest seed yield of carrot cv Hisar Gairic was obtained with plant spacing of 60 x 45 (Paired row on ridge) which was statistically at par with plant spacing of 60 x 30 cm (Single row on ridge) with stecklings of 8 cm. However, the quality parameters of seed were found better at plant spacing of 60 x 60 cm (Flat) with steckling size of 8 cm.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Integratenutrient management studies in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
    (CCSHAU,HiSAR, 2020-07) Yugvinder; Kuldeep Kumar
    The present investigation was carried out at the Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science and in the laboratories of the Department of Soil Science and Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana during the summer season of 2019-20 to evaluate the effect of integrated nutrient management on the growth, yield and quality of chilli and the Seed of chilli cv. “Kashi Anmol” was grown with thirteen different treatment combinations. All the treatments were assessed for the growth, yield and quality parameters. The experimental results revealed that the application of Recommended NPK + Vermicompost @ 2 t/ha + Azotobacter (T3) followed by treatment T5 (50 % NPK + FYM @ 12.5 t/ha + Vermicompost @ 2 t/ha + Azotobacter) and T4 (Recommended NPK + FYM @ 12.5 t/ ha + Azotobacter) performed superiorly over the other treatments with remarkably higher values for all the growth yield and quality attributes viz., plant height (cm), number of primary branches, days to first fruit harvest, average fruit weight (cm), yield per plot and per hectare, ascorbic acid (mg/100g), total soluble solids (%) and NPK uptake by the plant (g/plant). During the investigation the net returns and benefit cost ratio was also found highest in these treatments. However, minimum values for these attributes were recorded under control (T13). Therefore, to reduce the cost of chemical fertilizers with maintaining sustainability of soil fertility and for higher yield and benefit-cost ratio the chilli crop may be supplied with 50 % Recommended NPK + FYM @ 12.5 t/ha + Vermicompost @ 2 t/ha + Azotobacter as per treatment (T5).
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    This is to certify that this thesis entitled Evaluation of intercrop and their pattern in onion seed crop
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-07) Nitesh Kumar; Dhankhar, Surender Kumar
    The present investigation entitled “Evaluation of intercrop and their pattern in onion seed crop” was carried out at Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during season of 2018-19. The experimental treatments viz., T1-onion seed crop (sole ) 60 X 60 cm , T2-palak (sole) 15 X 5cm, T3-methi (sole) 20 X 10 cm , T4-onion + palak (one row) T5- onion + palak (two rows), T6- onion + palak (three rows), T7- onion + palak (broadcasting), T8- onion + methi (one row), T9- onion + methi (two rows) and T10- onion + methi (broadcasting) were laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. Based on the research investigation it was found that the Plant height, number of seed stalks bulb-1, length and diameter of flower stalks, number and weight of seeds umbel-1 and plant-1 were significantly higher in sole crop of onion than rest of the treatments. Sole crop of onion at spacing 60 X60 cm provided the maximum yield of seed per unit area. The leaf yield of palak was significantly higher with palak sole crop than intercropping treatments due to minimum competition between the plants for space and nutrients. Maximum net return (Rs 548175/ha) and B:C ratio (5.18) was recorded for onion+ palak (one row) after that treatment of onion+ methi (one row) gave a following net return of Rs. 544247/ha and B: C ratio of 5..16 Also onion + palak (one row) intercropping system gave highest onion seed equivalent yield (OEY) i.e.6.54 q/ha. It has been concluded that onion intercropped with palak (one row )could be more remunerative for earning maximum net returns than the onion sole crop.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Combining ability and heterosis studies for morphological and fruit yield traits in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-09) Yadav, Kalpana; Dhankhar, S.K.
    The present investigation entitled ―Combining ability and heterosis studies for morphological and fruit yield traits in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]‖ was carried out at Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during spring-summer and rainy season of 2020 using line x tester mating design with a view to study the extent of heterosis, GCA and SCA effects in advance inbred lines of okra and to find out correlation and path coefficients for fruit yield and its attributes. The experimental material comprised of fourteen genetically diverse genotypes of okra involving twelve lines and two testers (Hisar Naveen and Hisar Unnat) and standard check HBH-142. These lines and testers were crossed using line x tester mating design during spring-summer season of 2020, to produce twenty-four F1 crosses. Analysis of variance for different quantitative characters studied during the experimentation indicated highly significant differences among the parents, crosses and commercial check at 5% and 1% level of significance. In terms of yield per hectare, four crosses viz. HB-20-3-4 x H.N, HM-1 x H.U, HBMS-1 x H.U and HB-76-2-4 x H.N showed significant positive economic heterosis over the standard check HBH-142 for yield and its contributing characters. Two lines viz., HB-20-3-4 and HM-1 showed significant positive GCA effect for yield per hectare and parents HB-20-3-4 also registered positive GCA effects for fruit length, length of peduncle, average fruit weight and number of fruits per plant. The cross HB-60-1 x H.N followed by HBMS-1 x H.U, HB-20-3-4 x H.N, HM-1 x H.U and HB-96-2 x H.U demonstrated strong SCA effects for yield and its contributing features. The ratio of general combining ability variances (σ2GCA) and specific combining ability variances (σ2SCA) was less than unity for all the seventeen quantitative traits indicated the non-additive gene effects predominated in determining the expression of all these characters and also demonstrates variability in genotypes which provide ample scope for improvement of yield and its contributing traits in okra.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Studies on the effect of manure and biofertilizers on seed production of carrot (Daucus carota var. atrorubens)
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-07) Monika; Makhan Lal
    Carrot (Daucus carota var. atrorubens) belonging to family Umbelliferae with chromosome number 2n=18 is a popular cool season vegetable and is one of the important root vegetable crops. The inflorescence, typical of the Umbelliferae, is a compound umbel. In India, root to seed is the standard method used for the production of high quality seed as this method allows the selection of healthy and true to type roots for the planting of stecklings. Organic seed production includes growing of seed crops by a collection of guidelines that prohibit the use of synthetic products/ chemicals. The present study was conducted at Seed Research Area of Department of Vegetable Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during spring-summer season of 2018-19. The objectives of the investigation were to study the effect of manure and biofertilizers on growth, seed yield and quality parameters of carrot seed crop. The experiment involved fourteen treatments, viz., T1- Absolute control, T2- RDF (N:P:K 80:40:40 kg/ha), T3- Farm yard manure 25t/ha, T4- Poultry manure 4t/ha, T5- Vermicompost 8t/ha, T6- FYM 12.5t/ha+ PM 2t/ha, T7- FYM 12.5t/ha+ PM 2t/ha, T8- FYM 12.5t/ha+ PM 2t/ha+ VC 4t/ha, T9- FYM 12.5t/ha+ PM 2t/ha+ Azo+PSB, T10-FYM 12.5t/ha+ Azo+PSB, T11- FYM 12.5t/ha+ VC 4t/ha+ Azo+PSB, T12- VC 8t/ha+ Azo+PSB, T13- PM 4t/ha+ Azo+PSB and T14- FYM 12.5t/ha+ PM 2t/ha+ VC 4t/ha + Azo+PSB and was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. Highest plant growth, seed yield and yield attributing characters viz., number of umblets per umbel, number of seeds per umblets, number of seeds per umbel etc. and quality of seeds in terms of test weight, germination %, vigour index-I and II and Accelerating ageing test of 48 hours (germination %) during storage period of 3 and 6 months of carrot cv. Hisar Gairic was obtained with treatment T14 having combination of all the three manure and biofertilizers (FYM 12.5t/ha+ PM 2t/ha+ VC 4t/ha+ Azo+PSB), which was found at par with treatments T8, T9, T11 and T2. However, the B:C ratio was obtained highest with the treatment T9.