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Author: Anmoldeep Singh × Start date: 2010 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    Developing prediction models for biomass components of Tectona grandis L.
    (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 2017) Anmoldeep Singh; Saralch, Harmeet Singh
    The present investigation entitled ‘DEVELOPING PREDICTION MODELS FOR BIOMASS COMPONENTS OF Tectona grandis L’ was carried out at the University Seed Farm, Ladhowal, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana during the year 2015-16. Tectona grandis belonging to family Verbenaceae is widely distributed and economically important species for timber and furniture. Species is being planted at many places in Punjab and many farmers are showing interest in the species. Keeping in view of its encouraging response under Punjab conditions, so for no biomass prediction models/equations are available to ascertain the growing stock, which will be a usually handy tool to know the biomass. The proposed study was a step formed in this direction. Among many models developed by using different tree growth parameters [Height (H), girth at breast height (GBH) and GBH2×H)], the best fit equations were found with Linear and exponential regression functions using GBH and GBH2×H parameters as independent factor with various dependent factors [total green and dry biomass (TGB & TDB), total above and below ground green (AGB & BGB) and dry biomass (ADB & BDB)]. Among developed models, the logarithm function i.e. TGB = 240.794ln GBH - 668.336 and quadratic equation TGB = 0.029GBH2+7.853GBH-53.814 with approximately the same Adj. R2 0.94 and 0.92, respectively were found best fit lines to predict total green and dry biomass of tree. Similarly, for above ground green and dry biomass, logarithm function AGB=204.418lnGBH591.945 with Adj. R2 value of 0.94 and quadratic function AGB = -0.001GBH2H+5.195GBH26.301 with Adj. R2 value of 0.93 both were found best fit to predict above ground biomass and for below dry ground green and biomass prediction. The power function BFB = 3.257GBH(0.714) with maximum Adj. R2 value of 0.71 followed by exponential function BFB = 29.668e(0.011GBH) with Adj. R2 value of 0.67 and logarithm function BFB = 43.243lnGBH-112.919 with minimum Adj. R2 value of 0.66 were significantly found best fit. Even the regression coefficient of the logarithm and quadratic function were very high but in validation these models shows less reliability in prediction for higher and lower GBH class components so we give preference to linear and exponential functions due to there more compatibility with all components in all GBH classes. Biomass expansion factor (BEF) showed decreasing trend as the range of the girth classes increased. For different GBH classes, the values of BEF ranged from 1.61 to 1.24 and with increase in girth class.
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    Effect of rhizome size and growth regulators on growth, yield and quality of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
    (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 2014) Anmoldeep Singh; Walia, Sohan Singh
    Field investigation entitled “Effect of rhizome size and growth regulators on growth, yield and quality of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)” was carried out during 2013-14 at Students’ Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The experiment with 15 treatments comprised combination of three types of planting material viz. mother rhizomes, primary rhizomes, secondary rhizomes and five types of dipping treatments viz. GA3 (50 ppm), NAA (40 ppm), Kinetin (30 ppm), water soaked and control was laid out in factorial randomized block design with three replications on loamy sand soil with low in organic carbon and available nitrogen, medium in available phosphorus and potassium. Mother rhizomes as planting material gave higher emergence count, maximum plant height, dry matter accumulation and leaf area at all crop growth stages. Mother rhizomes as planting material, gave significantly higher yield as compare to primary rhizomes, similarly primary rhizomes gave significantly higher yield as compare to secondary rhizomes. Among different growth regulators, NAA (40 ppm), Kinetin (30 ppm), water soaked and control treatments were at par but significantly better than GA3 (50 ppm) in emergence count, plant height, leaf area, dry matter accumulation, weight of mother , primary and secondary rhizomes and number of tillers. The result also showed that fresh, dry and processed yield was statistically at par in NAA (40 ppm) and water soaked treatment. Quality parameters including curcumin content and oil content were non-significant in both factors viz. types of planting material and different growth regulators.