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    Genetic variability and heterosis studies for morphological and fruit yield traits in okra
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-08) Shubham; Dhankhar, S. K.
    A field experiment entitled “Genetic variability and heterosis studies for morphological and fruit yield traits in okra” was conducted at Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during spring-summer and rainy season of 2022 using line x tester mating design with a view to study the extent of heterosis, GCV and PCV 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 twenty-one genetically diverse genotypes of okra involving twenty lines and one tester (HB-MS-1 Line) and standard check HBH-142. These lines and tester were crossed using line x tester mating design during spring-summer season of 2022, to produce twenty 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-MS-1 X HB-20-3-4, HB-MS-1 X HB-11-3-4, HB-MS-1 HBTC-6-1-2, and HB-MS-1 x H.U showed significant positive economic heterosis over the standard check HBH-142 for yield and its contributing characters. Maximum phenotypic and genotypic variability was recorded for the trait plant height, first fruit node, fruits per plant, number of branches per plant and inetrnodal length. High estimates of heritability along with high genetic advance as percent mean was observed for plant height, first fruit node, fruits per plant, number of branches per plant and inetrnodal length. Fruit yield per plant were found to have positive correlation with with plant height, number of branches, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruits per plant, and negatively correlated with days to 50 percent flowering, internodal length, first fruit node.
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    Effect of nitrogen levels and row spacing on growth, seed yield and quality of coriander (CoriandrumsativumL.)
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2022-07-22) Ram Mehar; Tehlan, S.K.
    The present study entitled “Effect of nitrogen levels and row spacing on growth, seed yield and quality of coriander (Coriandrumsativum L.)”as conducted during the Rabi 2021-22 at research farm, Department of Vegetable Science, ChaudharyCharan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar using four different nitrogen levels (45, 60, 75 and 90 kg ha-1) and three-row to row spacing (30 x 20 cm, 40 x 20 cm and 50 x 20 cm). Vegetative growth parameters i.e., plant height, primary branches at harvest along with yield and yield attributes were recorded. The quality parameters i.e., test weight, accelerated ageing test, standard germination, seedling length, seedling dry weight and vigour indices were also recorded. It was observed that nitrogen dose of 90 kg ha1 and row to row spacing 50 x 20 cm was well suited for vegetative growth except for plant height that was best in 30 x 20 cm spacing. The yield attributes were also found highest at 90 kg N ha-1 and 50 x 20 cm spacing which were statistically at par with 75 kg N ha-1and 40 x 20 cm spacing. The seed yield (seed yield per plot and seed yield per hectare) was recorded maximum at 90 kg N ha-1 and 40 x 20 cm spacing which was statistically at par with 75 kg N ha-1and 40 x 20 cm spacing. The quality parameters were recorded highest with 90 kg N ha-1and spacing 50 x 20 cm which were statistically at par with 75 kg N ha-1 and 40 x 20 cm spacing.
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    Response of nitrogen and foliar spray of nano urea in sponge gourd [Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem.]
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-08-07) Swagat Ranjan Behera; Duhan, D.S.
    A field experiment entitled “Response of nitrogen and foliar spray of nano urea in sponge gourd [Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem.]” was conducted at the Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during the spring-summer seasons of 2022 and 2023 to study the effect various nitrogen and nano urea doses on growth, yield, quality and nitrogen use efficiency of sponge gourd crop and economics of the treatments. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. The main plot treatments comprised two genotypes (Pusa Chikni and Phule Prajakta) and the subplot treatments comprised ten different nitrogen and nano urea doses [N1: RDF (50 kg N, 25 kg P2O5 and 25 kg K2O per ha); N2: Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 2 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time; N3: Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 4 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time; N4: 75% RDN + Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 2 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time; N5: 75% RDN + Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 4 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time; N6: 75% RDN + One foliar spray of nano urea @ 4 ml/L at fruiting time; N7: 50% RDN + Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 2 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time; N8: 50% RDN + Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 4 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time; N9: 50% RDN + One foliar spray of nano urea @ 4 ml/L at fruiting time and N10: Control]. Between the two genotypes, Pusa Chikni recorded higher values for growth parameters (vine length at 60 DAS, 90 DAS and at final harvest; number of primary branches per vine and internodal length), number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant, yield per hectare and crop duration, and performed better in terms of earliness with respect to days to 50 per cent flowering, days to first male and female flower opening, nodes to first male and female flower and days to first fruit harvest in both the years of study. On the other hand, Phule Prajakta registered higher values for length, diameter and average weight of fruit, quality parameters (TSS content in fruit, and nitrogen and protein content in plant and fruit) and available soil nitrogen after final harvest. Among the various nitrogen and nano urea doses, treatment N5 (75% RDN + Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 4 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time) proved to be the best in terms of overall growth, yield and quality parameters, and nitrogen use efficiency of the crop. From economics point of view, the highest gross returns, net returns and benefit-cost ratio were realized under treatment N5 (75% RDN + Two foliar sprays of nano urea @ 4 ml/L at flowering and fruiting time) in both the years of investigation.
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    Performance of varieties as affected by different crop geometry with cut seed tuber planting of potato
    (CCS HAU, Hisar, 2022-07) Dagar, Sandeep; Panghal, V.P.S.
    The experiment entitled “Performance of varieties as affected by different crop geometry with cut seed tuber planting of potato” was conducted at Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The treatments comprising of three potato varieties (Kufri Neelkanth, Kufri Bahar and Kufri Lima) and four different spacing (60×10 cm, 60×15 cm, 60×20 cm with cut tuber and 60×20 cm with whole tuber) were laid out in a randomized block design (factorial) with three replications keeping gross plot size 4.8x3.6 m2 net plot size 3.6x3.0 m2. The results revealed that maximum plant emergence recorded at 30 DAP, number and weight of leaves and stems per hill and number of large size tuber (>75 g grade) was recorded at spacing 60x20 cm using whole tuber, which was significantly higher as compared to other spacing. Plant height, fresh weight of foliage per m2, number of >25-50 g size tuber, marketable and biological yield was recorded maximum with 60x20 cm spacing using whole tuber for planting which was at par with 60x10 cm spacing using cut tuber, However, total number of tubers and small size tubers less than 25 g was recorded significantly higher in 60x10 cm plant spacing using cut tuber for planting. Maximum yield of large size tuber (>50-75 and >75 g grade) as well as total tuber yield (395.78 q/ha) was recorded in 60x 20cm spacing using whole tuber for planting, which was at par with cut tuber planting at 60x10 and 60x15 cm spacing. Among the varieties, Kufri Neelkanth and Kufri Lima performed better for plant emergence, plant height, number and weight of leaves and stems per hill, number and yield of tubers of >50-75 g grade as well as total tuber yield as compared to Kufri Bahar. However, maximum marketable tuber yield was recorded in Kufri Lima variety as compared to other varieties. Quality parameters such as dry matter of foliage and tuber, ascorbic acid, reducing sugar and total sugar content was recorded maximum in 60x20 cm spacing with whole tuber for planting. Among the varieties, Kufri Lima and Kufri Bahar recorded higher dry matter, reducing and total sugar content. Whereas, Kufri Bahar recorded minimum physiological, decay and sprouting losses on weight basis as compared to other varieties, hence more self-life in storage. Highest net return (Rs. 2,79,488/-) benefit cost ratio (3.18) was recorded with potato variety Kufri Neelkanth planting at 60×20 cm spacing using whole tuber for planting.
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    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.
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    Grafting studies in cucurbitaceous crops
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2022-12) Vikram; Arora, Indu
    The present study entitled “Grafting studies in cucurbitaceous crops ” was carried out at Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during summer season of 2019. Grafting crops onto resistant rootstocks is an effective technique in the management of biotic and abiotic stresses. In this experiment, the effect of different rootstocks on plant growth, fruit yield and Fusarium wilt resistance were studied in watermelon and muskmelon. Watermelon (Watermelon Scion 1 and Watermelon Scion 2) varieties were grafted onto 6 rootstock i.e Tarkakdi, Bottleguard- Local, Bottleguard-Wild, Pumpkin, Watermelon and Muskmelon. Non-grafted and self-grafted plants were used as control. Grafting significantly affected plant growth and yield. Fruit yield was positively influenced by grafting when compared with control. Maximum fruit yield per plant (9.64 kg) was found in Watermelon Scion 1 grafted onto Tarkakdi rootstock and minimum Fusarium disease incidence, was found in Watermelon Scion- 2 grafted onto Tarkakdi rootstock. Therefore Tarkakdi rootstock was found best for watermelon grafting. Muskmelon (Muskmelon Scion 1 and Muskmelon Scion 2) varieties were also grafted on 5 rootstocks i.e, Tarkakdi, Bottle guard-Local, Bottle guard-Wild, Pumpkin and Muskmelon. Non-grafted and self-grafted plants were used as control. Grafting significantly affected plant growth and yield. Fruit yield was positively influenced by grafting when compared with control. Maximum fruit yield per plant (6.94 kg) was found in Muskmelon Scion -1 grafted onto Muskmelon rootstock and in fusarium disease incidence, minimum disease incidence was found in Tarkakdi (20.39%) rootstock. Hence, Grafting improved plant growth and yield without any harmful effects on fruit quality.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.