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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Anand Agricultural University (AAU) was established in 2004 at Anand with the support of the Government of Gujarat, Act No.(Guj 5 of 2004) dated April 29, 2004. Caved out of the erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU), the dream institution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. K. M. Munshi, the AAU was set up to provide support to the farming community in three facets namely education, research and extension activities in Agriculture, Horticulture Engineering, product Processing and Home Science. At present there seven Colleges, seventeen Research Centers and six Extension Education Institute working in nine districts of Gujarat namely Ahmedabad, Anand, Dahod, Kheda, Panchmahal, Vadodara, Mahisagar, Botad and Chhotaudepur
AAU's activities have expanded to span newer commodity sectors such as soil health card, bio-diesel, medicinal plants apart from the mandatory ones like rice, maize, tobacco, vegetable crops, fruit crops, forage crops, animal breeding, nutrition and dairy products etc. the core of AAU's operating philosophy however, continues to create the partnership between the rural people and committed academic as the basic for sustainable rural development. In pursuing its various programmes AAU's overall mission is to promote sustainable growth and economic independence in rural society. AAU aims to do this through education, research and extension education. Thus, AAU works towards the empowerment of the farmers.
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ThesisItem Open Access LINE X TESTER ANALYSIS FOR COMBINING ABILITY, HETEROSIS AND GENE ACTION IN OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench(AAU, Anand, 2004) AHLAWAT, TIMUR RAMPAL; Joshi, K. I.The present investigation entitled "Line x Tester analysis for combining ability, heterosis and gene action in okra (Ahelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)" was undertaken at Main Vegetable Research Station, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand during kharif 2000 and 2001. The experimental material comprising of fifteen females, five males, their 75 hybrids and standard hybrid check GOH-1 was evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications in both the environments. Observations were recorded on fruit yield per plant and eight other yield components. The individual environment-wise and pooled analysis of variance revealed sufficient variation among the genotypes for all the traits studied, indicating the existence of sufficient variability in the material. The pooled analysis over environments revealed that environmental differences were non-significant for all the characters, thereby suggesting that the characters were not influenced by the changes in environment. Considerable level of heterosis was observed for fruit yield and its component traits. Maximum heterosis was observed for number of primary branches per plant followed by fruit yield per plant, plant height, fruits per plant and fruit weight. However, the magnitude of heterosis varied in different environments for the various traits studied.ThesisItem Open Access EVALUATION OF VARIOUS GENOTYPES AND HYBRIDS OF AONLA (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)(AAU, Anand, 2005) JADAV, RAMSANG GAMBHIRSANG; Khimani, R. A.The experiment entitled "Evaluation of various genotypes and hybrids of aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)" was conducted at the Horticultural Research cum Demonstration Farm, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the year 2002-03 and 2003-04. The experiment was split in two sets i.e. set-1 Evaluation of genotypes of aonla and set-II evaluation of hybrids of aonla. In the first set, eight genotypes (LS-9, LS-10, LS-lOA, LS-U, LS-13, LS-16, LS-18 and LS-20) were used along with two checks (GA-1 and NA-7) and in the set-II thirteen hybrids (C1-1, C1-2, C1-3, C1-5, C1-6, C1-7, C1-13, C1-14, C2-1, C2-2, C2-3, C2-4 and C2-5) were used with the two checks (GA-1 and NA-7) to screen for various morphological, physico-chemical and post harvest traits of aonla. The experiments were planned in a Randomized Block Design during both the years of study (2002-03 and 2003-04). Set - I Selected genotypes Results pertaining to different selected genotypes of aonla, revealed that all the growth parameters like tree height, spread and trunk diameter of different genotypes showed marked variation and genotype LS-16 had maximum height (5.88 m), while the maximum trunk diameter (0.95 m) with maximum spread was observed in LS-11. The number of determinate branches produced on 30 cm length of tagged indeterminate branch were maximum in LS-16 (39.13) and in LS-18 (37.06). The length of determinate branches was higher LS-18 (15.33) and LS-20 (13.33). However, the maximum leaflets count (217.38) and area (38.26 cm2) was recorded in GA-1. The genotypes exhibited wide variation for count of male and female flowers. The maximum count of male flowers was noticed in LS-18 (987) while that of female flowers in GA-1 (55.10). The lowest male female ratio was observed in GA-1 (13.92). The genotypes LS-9, LS-20 and check NA-7 exhibited lower count of premature fruit drop at pea stage, while at marble stage it was seen in LS-16 (0.87) and NA-7 (0.88). The vertical diameter (3.19 cm) and fruit volume (28.04 cc) was maximum in GA-1 during the present study and, it produced significantly maximum fruit yield per quarter of tree during both the years of study followed by NA-7, LS-16 and LS-18. Lower stone weight was recorded in LS-16 (3.09 g) and higher pulp was observed in LS-9 (26.95 g) and GA-1 (26.14 g). The biochemical analysis showed significantly wide variation among the genotypes for different traits. The TSS was maximum in LS-9 (13.03 %) and ascorbic acid was higher in LS-10A (723.43 mg-100g pulp) and in GA-1. However LS-16 exhibited minimum acidity (1.72 %) and tannin (1.70 %) content. The maximum fibre percentage was found in LS-20 (3.58 %), while less fibre was noticed in GA-1 (2.69 %) and NA-7 (2.80 %). During the two years of study, LS-lOA (14.50 days), LS-16 (14.25 days), and check GA-1 (13.50 days) had longer marketable shelf life after harvest and a lower physiological weight loss after twelve (12.73 %) and twenty four days (28.73 %) was noticed in GA-1. Set - II Evaluation of hybrids The F1 hybrids of aonla illustrated significant variation for different morphological, physico-chemical and post harvest quality traits. The maximum tree height (9.42 m), trunk diameter (1.52 m) and spread (7.92 m E-W and 7.61 m N-S) were found in C1-1 in the present study. The number and length of determinate branches was higher in C1-5 (36.63 and 14.44 cm) on pooled basis. The check GA-1 produced maximum number of leaflets (217.38) and leaflet area (38.26 cm2) followed by C1-5. The maximum count of male flowers was recorded in C2-5 (944.63) and of female flowers in C1-5 (38.13), however the sex ratio was lower in GA-1 (22.24) on pooled basis. The Ci-13 and C2-2 showed minimum count of dropped fruits at pea stage and in C2-2 it was minimum at marble stage. The weight of dropped fruits was least in C1-13 at pea and marble stage. The present study showed significant variation in fresh weight of aonla fruits. It was maximum in C1-5 (31.79 g) followed by C2-2, and GA-1. The check GA-1 recorded maximum count of fruits (1164.13) and fruit yield (26.41 kg) per quarter of tree followed by C1-5, C1-1 and NA-7. The fruits of hybrids showed marked variation in diameter, volume, juice content, pulp content, stone weight and dry pulp recovery. The C1-5 illustrated maximum vertical (3.31 cm) and horizontal (3.46 cm) diameter. A lower stone weight (2.54g) was recorded in C2-2, maximum fresh pulp weight (28.50 g) in C1-5 and highest juice volume (24.47 cc) as well as dry pulp recovery was noticed in GA-1. The findings showed that hybrid C1-5 recorded maximum TSS (17.51 %) and check GA-1 had maximum ascorbic acid (715.41 mg-100g pulp) and protein (1.08 %) during the study. The fruits of hybrid C2-3 had lower acidity percentage (1.85 %) and C1-13 had lower tannin content (2.32 %). The lowest fibre was recorded in C1-3 (2.55 %). Different heterogeneous variable of aonla had wide variation in marketable shelf life and was higher in C1-5 and GA-1 during the study. The lower per cent physiological weight loss of fresh aonla fruits was noticed in C1-5, GA-1 and C2-3 after twelve days and in C2-5, C1-5 and in GA-1 after twenty four days of harvest.ThesisItem Open Access RESPONSE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PLANTING DISTANCE AND NITROGEN ON GROWTH AND FLOWERING OF CHINA ASTER (Callistephus chinensis L. Nees) Cv. "Kamini"(AAU, Anand, 2005) PATEL, KETULKUMAR KACHARABHAI; Patel, H. C.A field experiment was conducted at college Nursery of B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the year 2003-04 with the objects to study the response of different levels of planting distance and nitrogen on growth and flowering of China aster Cv. 'Kamini' with 9 treatment combinations in Factorial Randomized Block Design which was replicated thrice, considering three levels of planting distance (30 x 10 cm, 30 x 20 cm and 30 x 30 cm) and three levels of nitrogen (100,200 and 300 kg/ha). The wider planting distance D3 (30 x 30 cm, 1,11,111 plants/ha) exerted the greatest influence on various growth parameters such as number of branches (31.00). Further, the wider planting distance also recorded maximum fresh weight of individual flower (1.83 g), number of flowers per plant (32.48), flower diameter (4.89 cm) and length of flower stalk (27.23 cm), minimum number of days required for first flowering (95.99 days), 50 % flowering (112.62 days) and increased nitrogen content of leaf (1.98 %). However, due to low plant density the widest planting distance had produced lowest flower yield (6.82 t/ha). On the other hand, the closest planting distance D1 (30 X 10 cm, 3,33,333 plants/ha) recorded the higher value for some of growth parameter such as plant height (55.54 cm) and lower value for individual flower diameter (4.47 cm) because of high plant density but same treatment has produced the maximum flower yield of 15.00 t/ha. An application of higher dose of nitrogen (300 kg/ha) produced maximum plant height. (54.16 cm) and number of branches (30.39). Further, it also recorded the maximum fresh weight of individual flower (1.96 g). number of flowers per plant (35.19), flower yield per plant (69.77 g) and flower yield per hectare (13.08 t/ha). This treatment also recorded minimum number of days taken for first flowering (97.92 days) and 50 % flowering (111.06 days). It also increased nitrogen content of leaf (2.41 %) as compared to lower levels (100 and 200 kg/ha). The optimum dose of nitrogen (200 kg/ha) gave maximum vase life of flowers (8.00 days). The interaction effect between different levels of planting distance and nitrogen were found to be significant on weight of individual flower, number of flowers per plant, flower yield per plant and per hectare. Treatment combination D3N3 (30 x 30 cm and 300 kg N/ha) produced highest weight of individual flower (2.23 g), number of flowers per plant (40.40) and flower yield per plant (90.71 g). However, the treatment combination D1N3 (30 X 10 cm and 300 kg N/ha) produced highest flower yield per hectare (18.83 t/ha). Finally, in commercially cultivated China aster crop Cv. Kamini grown at narrow planting distance (30 x 10 cm) alongwith adequate supply of nitrogen (300 kg/ha) could be recommended for highest flower production under Gujarat conditions.ThesisItem Open Access TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF PACLOBUTRAZOL, CYCOCEL AND ITS METHOD OF APPLICATIONS ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH, FLOWERING AND FLOWER YIELD OF ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM (Chrysanthemum coronarium L.) cv. Local White(AAU, Anand, 2004) MASU, MUDASSIRBHAI M.; SADARIA, D. T.An experiment was carried out at Department of Horticulture (College Nursery), B. A. College of Agriculture, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand during the winter season of 2002. The treatment comprised of three different methods viz., root dip (RD), soil drench (SD) and foliar spray (FS) with two concentrations of paclobutrazol (100 ppm and 200 ppm) and cycocel (500 ppm and 1000 ppm). The paclobutrazol (100 ppm and 200 ppm) and cycocel (500 ppm and 1000 ppm) treatment were done at 30, 60 and 90 DAT whereas, root dip (RD) was applied at the time of transplanting of seedlings. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with thirteen treatments including the control. The results revealed that root dip method of application of paclobutrazol @ 100 ppm (RD-T1) produced significantly lowest plant height (10.20 cm), highest number of branches per plant (20.67), plant spread (652.68 cm2), leaf area index (0.56 cm2 /plant), crop growth rate (1.54 g/m2/t) over control at harvest. The maximum days for emergence of first flower (56.25 days) and days required to 50% flowering (65.75 days) were recorded with the soil drench method of application of paclobutrazol @ 100 ppm (SD-T5) after transplanting which were significantly superior over control at harvest. However, the soil drench method of application of paclobutrazol @ 100 ppm (SD-T5) produced lowest plant height (56.87, 73.78, 82.21 cm respectively) whereas, highest number of branches per plant (32.13, 42.14, 49.50 respectively), plant spread (3350.04, 6186.71 and 8419.01 cm2 respectively), leaf area index (9.83, 15.75 and 20.20 cm2/plant respectively), crop growth rate (5.11, 6.44 and 1.26 g/m2/t respectively) at 60, 90 DAT and at the time of harvest. The soil drench method of application of paclobutrazol @ 100 ppm (SDT5) produced maximum flower diameter (6.67 cm), fresh weight of flower (3.58 g), number of pickings (16.50), number of flowers per plant (159.50) and flower yield per plant (571.01 g), net plot (4568.08 g) and hectare (28.19 t). The different were significant as compared to control at time of harvest. The highest net realization Rs. 128937 /ha with C.B.R (1 : 10.70) was obtained with treatment of soil drench method of application of paclobutrazol @ 100 ppm (SD-T5) as compared to all other treatments.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF TRANSPLANTING DATE AND SPACING ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF ONION (Allium cepa L.) cv. LOCAL WHITE(AAU, Anand, 2004) PATEL, HIRENKUMAR DHIRAJLAL; Sadaria, D. T.The present investigation was undertaken with a view to determine the effect of transplanting date and spacing on growth, yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) cv. 'Local White' at Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the rabi season of the year 2003-04. There were three transplanting dates viz., 15th October (Di), 1st November (D2) and 15th November (D3) with four levels of spacing viz., 10 x 7.5 cm (Si), 10 x 10 cm (82), 15 x 10 cm (S3) and 15 X 15 cm (S4). Thus, there were twelve treatment combinations arranged in split-plot design with four replications. The transplanting date D2 (1st November) exerted great influence on plant height (69.54 cm), number of leaves per plant (9.54) and length of leaves (56.25 cm) at 90 DAT. Girth of leaves found significant at 75 DAT (2.92 cm). Further, the average bulb weight remain unaffected by different transplanting dates. However, D2 (1st November) produced The present investigation was undertaken with a view to determine the effect of transplanting date and spacing on growth, yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) cv. 'Local White' at Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the rabi season of the year 2003-04. There were three transplanting dates viz., 15th October (Di), 1st November (D2) and 15th November (D3) with four levels of spacing viz., 10 x 7.5 cm (Si), 10 x 10 cm (82), 15 x 10 cm (S3) and 15 X 15 cm (S4). Thus, there were twelve treatment combinations arranged in split-plot design with four replications. The transplanting date D2 (1st November) exerted great influence on plant height (69.54 cm), number of leaves per plant (9.54) and length of leaves (56.25 cm) at 90 DAT. Girth of leaves found significant at 75 DAT (2.92 cm). Further, the average bulb weight remain unaffected by different transplanting dates. However, D2 (1st November) produced maximum 'C grade bulb (9.38 kg/ plot). Different spacings had no any significant effect on bolting percentage, neck thickness, total soluble solids, dry matter and sulphur content of the bulb. The interaction effects between transplanting date and spacing were found significant for neck thickness, twin bulb percentage and 'C grade bulb weight per net plot. Treatment combination of D1S4 produced maximum neck thickness (1.06 cm). D1S4 produced maximum twin bulb percentage (3.10) followed by D1S4 (2.91). The lowest twin bulb percentage (0.45) observed with D1S4, treatment combination. The treatment combination of D1S4 produced highest weight of 'C grade bulbs (11.64 kg/ plot) followed by D3S1 (10.64 kg/ plot). From the results of the investigation it could be concluded that the treatment combination of D2S1 (1st November transplanting with 10 x 7.5 cm spacing) gave maximum yield (578.70 q/ha) and net profit (Rs. 1,40,297/ha).ThesisItem Open Access INFLUENCE OF PRE - PLANTING TREATMENTS OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS AND CHEMICALS ON GROWTH, FLOWERING AND SHELF LIFE OF TUBEROSE (Polianthes tuberosa L.)(AAU, Anand, 2009) RAY, JAYSHREEBEN RAJNIKANT; JADAV, R. G.The present investigation entitled "Influence of pre-planting treatments of plant growth regulators and chemicals on growth, flowering and shelf life of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)" was carried out at the College Nursery, Department of Horticulture, B, A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the year 2007-08. The experiment was framed in a randomized block design with three replications. Total 14 treatments comprised of two PGR's i. e. GA3 (50, 100 and 150 ppm) and ethrel (200, 300 and 400 ppm), two chemicals i.e. thiourea (500, 1000 and 1500 ppm) and potassium nitrate (100, 200 and 300 ppm) and compared with two controls i.e. water dipping for 12 hours and without water dipping. Observations were recorded on growth, flowering and yield characters from five randomly selected plants at different plant growth stages (60, 90, 120 and 150 DAP). The results revealed that the PGRs and chemicals significantly influenced on different traits. Among the treatments, GA3 at 100 ppm significantly reduced the number of days (29.67) required for sprouting of bulbs as well as increased the plant height (34.70 cm, 41.83 cm, 51.33 cm and 67.33 cm, respectively at 60, 90, 120 and 150 days after planting) in tuberose. The plant spread in North-South was also significantly higher (29.60 cm) after 150 DAP in 100 ppm GA3. While the highest plant spread in East-West directions (31.87 cm) was recorded in GA3 at 150 ppm but it was at par with 100 ppm GA3 concentration. In general gibberellic acid @ 100 ppm was superior in most of the vegetative and flowering parameters under the trial. The flowering parameters viz. first flower initiation (107.54 days), fifty percent flowering (155.29 days), number of spikes per clump (28.00), number of florets per spike (45.19), spike length (91.73 cm) and flower weight (3.80 g) were significantly higher in the treatment of gibberellic acid (GA3) @ 100 ppm as compared to rest of the treatments and controls. While maximum flower diameter was observed in the treatment of 500 ppm thiourea at bud and fully open stages. In case of yield characters, GAs at 100 and 150 ppm gave the maximum number of spikes per plant (5.39). Similarly, the number of bulbils (28.12) per plant was maximum in the treatment of 100 ppm GA3. However, treatment of 500 ppm Thiourea recorded the highest bulb diameter (17.00 cm). The shelf life of flowers was maximum (11.33 days) in the treatment of 100ppmGAa. From the above investigation it can be concluded that, when the bulbs of tuberose treated with 100 ppm GA3 solution for 12 hours before planting, had better vegetative growth with more number of clumps, higher number of flowers and thereby maximum production of bulblets. The treatment was also found most profitable with highest net returns (Rs. 1, 99,910 / ha.) and GBR (1:2.18).ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF BIOFERTILIZERS AND NITROGEN ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF CABBAGE (Brassica Oleracea var. capitata L.) CV. 'GOLDEN ACRE' UNDER MIDDLE GUJARAT AGROCLIMATIC CONDITIONS(AAU, Anand, 2005) SOLANKI, RAKESHKUMAR DASHRATHBHAI; PATEL, H. C.The present investigation entitled "Effect of biofertilizers and nitrogen on growth, yield and quality of cabbage {Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) cv. 'Golden Acre' under middle Gujarat agro-climatic conditions" was conducted during the year 2004-05 at the Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand. A field experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with ten treatment combinations and three replications consisting of different levels of nitrogen along with Azospirillum, Azotobacter and Azospirillum + Azotobacter. The recommended dose of N (200 kg ha-1) was taken as control. The results revealed that treatment Tg (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum +Azotobacter) gave significantly the highest plant height (32.07 cm) and fresh weight of plant (1608.00 g), which was followed by treatment T, (Recommended dose of nitrogen i.e. 200kg/ha (control)). Treatment T8 (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum + Azotobacter) also gave the highest number of leaves per plant (19.95) and plant spread (2260.20 cm2) and they were at par with the treatments T1 (Recommended dose of nitrogen i.e. 200 kg/ha (control)), T2 (175 kg N ha-1 + Azospirillum) T5 (175 kg N ha-1 + Azotobcter) and treatment T9 (150 kg N ha-1 Azospirillum +Azotobacter). However, dry weight of plant was found to be non-significant. Treatment T8 (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum +Azotobacter) recorded the highest average weight of cabbage head (1321.88 g), diameter of cabbage head (15.50 cm), volume of cabbage head (1293.65 cm3), yield per net plot (22.29 kg), yield per hectare (364.10 q) and minimum days to 50% head formation (43.33), and it was at par with treatment T1 (Recommended dose of nitrogen i.e. 200 kg/ha (control)). In quality aspects, head compactness (86.06 %) was significantly influenced by Treatment T8 (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum +Azotobacter) but it was at par with treatment T1 (Recommended dose of nitrogen i.e. 200 kg/ha (control)). However, moisture percent in cabbage head was found to be non-significant. Looking to the economics of various treatments, it is revealed that treatment T8 (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum +Azotobacter) recorded the highest net realization (Rs.62, 195 ha-1) as well as highest cost benefit ratio (1:3.15) and it was followed by treatment T1 (Recommended dose of nitrogen i.e. 200 kg/ha (control)) i.e.1: 2.90. In nutshell, it can be concluded from the present study that the treatment T8 (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum +Azotobacter) recorded the highest values in growth, yield and quality attributes. Though, treatment T8 (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum +Azotobacter) recorded higher values in all the characters, which was at par with T1 (Recommended dose of nitrogen i.e. 200 kg/ha (control)). Thus, it would be appropriate to use treatment T8 (175 kg N ha-1+ Azospirillum +Azotobacter) for potential yield and better quality of cabbage cv. 'Golden acre' as it reduces the use of nitrogen 25 per cent by using biofertilizers without adversely affecting on growth, yield and quality parameters as well as economic return.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF Fe' AND Zn' ON GROWTH, FLOWERING AND YIELD OF CHINA ASTER (Callistephus chinensis L. Nees)(AAU, Anand, 2005) Rajput, Sandip Govind; Joshi, K. I.The present investigation entitled "Effect of foliar application of 'Fe' and 'Zn' on growth, flowering and yield of China aster (Callistephus chinensis L. Nees)" was carried at College Nursery of B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the rabbi season of 2004 - 05. The treatments comprising two micronutrients viz., FeS04 (@ 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%) and ZnS04 (@ 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5% and 0.6%) each sprayed at 30, 45 and 60 days after transplanting along with control were tried in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The results revealed that application of ZnS04 @ 0.5% (Tg) at an interval of 30, 45, and 60 days after transplanting produced significantly maximum plant height (62.48cm), plant spread (24.53cm East-West direction and 26.72cm North-South direction), and number of branches (22.40) per plant. The next best treatment was FeS04 @ 0.4% (T3), which recorded significantly maximum number of leaves (396.79) per plant at maturity stage and required significantly minimum days for emergence of first flower bud (61.97) and for full opening of first flower (82.13) as compared to control (70.75 and 91.11 days, respectively). Treatment ZnS04 @ 0.5% (T8) recorded significantly maximum flower stalk length (28.43cm) followed by treatment FeS04 @ 0.4% (26.84cm) as compared to control (21.29cm), however effect on flower diameter was non significant. The treatment of ZnS04 @ 0.5% (T8) recorded the significantly the highest number of flowers (63.24) and weight of flowers (164.42 g) per plant as well as flower yield (182.69q) per hectare as compared to control. The next best treatments was FeS04 @ 0.4% (T3), also gave significantly higher values for number, weight and yield of flowers as compared to control and remained at par with T§ treatment. The application of ZnS04 @ 0.5% (T8) and FeS04 @ 0.4% (T3) produced flowers with significantly maximum vase life 9.53 days and 9.47 days, respectively as compared to 7.40 days in control. In case of shelf life differences were found not significant.ThesisItem Open Access RESPONSE OF BIOFERTILIZERS AND CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF VEGETABLE CLUSTER BEAN (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L). Taub) CV. PUSA NAVBAHAR IN MIDDLE GUJARAT AGROCLIMATIC CONDITIONS(AAU, Anand, 2005) Patel, Sanjaykumar Rameshchandra; Patel, H. C.A field experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Research Farm, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during Kharif season of the year 2004 with the objectives of studying the "Effects of Biofertilizers and Chemical Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Vegetable Cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoJoba (L). Taub) cv. Pusa Navbahar" with ten treatments in a Randomized Block Design, which are replicated three rimes. The results indicated that the growth and yield parameters were significantly affected by different biofertilizers and chemical fertilizers. The treatment T9 (25 kg N/ha + 50 kg P2O5/ha + Rhizobium + PSB inoculation) recorded significantly the highest plant height (56.48 cm), (151.85 cm) at 50 % flowering and at harvest, respectively. The treatment T9 had also recorded highest RGR i.e. 0.06 and 0.04 g/g/day) at 45 DAS and 75 DAS, respectively. Different yield parameters vi%., emergence of first flower, days to 50 % flowering per plot, green pod yield per plant, per net plot and per hectare were found to be significant with different combinations of bio fertilizers and chemical fertilizers. The treatment T9 (25 kg N/ha + 50 kg P2O5/ha Rhizobium + PSB) recorded the minimum days for emergence of first flower (30.33 days), which was found at par with treatments T3 and T6. Further this treatment had also recorded minimum days taken for 50 % flowering (38.00 days) followed by treatment T3. The significantly maximum no. of pods per cluster (11.04), maximum no. of clusters per plant (19.72) was also recorded under treatment T9 which was followed by treatments T3, T8, T6 and T2 respectively. Further maximum pod length (13.03 cm) was obtained under T9, which was followed by treatment T3. The green pod yield per plant (396.00 g) per net plot (9.05 kg) and per hectare (22.88 t) were found significantly maximum under the treatment T8 which was followed by T3, T6 and T8, respectively. The maximum net realization of Rs. 51291 per hectare was recorded with the treatment. T9 (25 kg N/ha + 50 kg P2O5/ha + Rhizobium + PSB) with highest C.B.R. (1 : 2.28) as compared to rest of the treatments. Results obtained from this investigation, it is reveled that the seeds of cluster bean should be inoculated with Rhizobium and Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) along with the application of 25 kg N ha-1 and 50 kg P2O5 ha-1 for getting maximum green pod yield and net profit for vegetable purpose cluster bean under middle Gujarat agro-climatic condition.