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Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
After independence, development of the rural sector was considered the primary concern of the Government of India. In 1949, with the appointment of the Radhakrishnan University Education Commission, imparting of agricultural education through the setting up of rural universities became the focal point. Later, in 1954 an Indo-American team led by Dr. K.R. Damle, the Vice-President of ICAR, was constituted that arrived at the idea of establishing a Rural University on the land-grant pattern of USA. As a consequence a contract between the Government of India, the Technical Cooperation Mission and some land-grant universities of USA, was signed to promote agricultural education in the country. The US universities included the universities of Tennessee, the Ohio State University, the Kansas State University, The University of Illinois, the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Missouri. The task of assisting Uttar Pradesh in establishing an agricultural university was assigned to the University of Illinois which signed a contract in 1959 to establish an agricultural University in the State. Dean, H.W. Hannah, of the University of Illinois prepared a blueprint for a Rural University to be set up at the Tarai State Farm in the district Nainital, UP. In the initial stage the University of Illinois also offered the services of its scientists and teachers. Thus, in 1960, the first agricultural university of India, UP Agricultural University, came into being by an Act of legislation, UP Act XI-V of 1958. The Act was later amended under UP Universities Re-enactment and Amendment Act 1972 and the University was rechristened as Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology keeping in view the contributions of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant, the then Chief Minister of UP. The University was dedicated to the Nation by the first Prime Minister of India Pt Jawaharlal Nehru on 17 November 1960.
The G.B. Pant University is a symbol of successful partnership between India and the United States. The establishment of this university brought about a revolution in agricultural education, research and extension. It paved the way for setting up of 31 other agricultural universities in the country.
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ThesisItem Open Access Effect of manual and chemical methods of weed management on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-06) Lavlesh; Manoj RaghavThe present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the “Effect of manual and chemical methods of weed management on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)” at Vegetable Research Centre of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) during rabi season of 2014-2015. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design consisting of seven treatments replicated thrice. During the study, observations on per cent emergence, plant height, number of haulms per hill, fresh and dry weight of weeds, number of monocot, dicot and total number of weeds at 30, 45, 60 days after planting (DAP) and at de-haulming stage, fresh and dry weight of plants at de-haulming stage were recorded. In addition, grade wise number and weight of tubers per plot and per hectare, total number of tubers and total tuber yield per hectare, marketable yield per hectare, harvest index, dry matter content, protein content and specific gravity of tubers, nitrogen, phosphorus and potash uptake by haulm, tuber, plant and weeds were also recorded. Besides this, to assess the profitability of treatments, cost of cultivation, net profit and benefit: cost ratio were also worked out. The findings of present investigation revealed that performance of potato crop was significantly influenced by different weed control treatments. Among all treatments, herbicide metribuzin @ 0.75 kg a.i./ha pre emergence (T6) was found best with respect to overall plant growth, yield and quality parameters with a total yield (305.43 q/ha), net return (`147497.36) and benefit: cost ratio (1.93). Based on overall performance, it could be concluded that under prevalent climatic conditions of Uttarakhand tarai region, herbicide metribuzin @ 0.75 kg a.i./ha pre emergence is the best in terms of higher and economic yield of potato. Hence, recommended for commercial cultivation, provided all other scientific management practices are followed.ThesisItem Open Access Efficacy of edible coatings on postharvest quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Pant Prabhat(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-06) Ankit Kumar; Singh, OmveerThe present investigation “Efficacy of edible coatings on postharvest quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Pant Prabhat” was conducted in the postharvest Laboratory of the Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. The main aim of the study was to investigate the effects of different edible coating treatments like Aloe vera gel, calcium chloride, chitosan and sodium alginate at varying concentrations on physico-chemical characteristics and shelf life of guava fruits. The experiment was conducted in two factorial completely randomized design with 13 treatments and 3 replications. The two factors consisted of treatments and storage period. The trial was carried out at ambient temperature 27-29° C at 75% R.H in November, 2015. The changes in fruit length and breadth, fruit weight and volume, specific gravity, physiological loss in weight, decay, total soluble solids, acidity, ascorbic acid, total sugars, TSS : acid ratio, sugar : acid ratio, superoxide dismutase activity, total flavonoids content, phenolic content, antioxidants and sensory characters like fruit appearance, colour, flavour, texture, taste and overall acceptability were recorded under each treatment over a storage period of 12 days, after harvesting, starting from harvest day till 12th day during the winter season. Chitosan (1.5%) and Aloe vera 1:1 gel coating was most effective in reducing weight loss, decay and maintaining organoleptic qualities than other treatments. Higher total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, total sugars, superoxide dismutase activity, phenolic content were recorded with chitosan coating 1.5% dip treatment. Hence, it was concluded that dip treatment of 1.5% chitosan can be used for enhancing the shelf life and reducing postharvest losses in guava fruits. However, Aloe vera 1:1 gel coating due to its low price and easy availability may be considered better than chitosan.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers on growth, flowering and yield of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-06) Panwar, Anil; Bhuj, B.D.The present investigation was carried out at Model Floriculture Centre, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, District- Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, during October 2015 to April 2016. Investigation was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with 9 treatment and three replications to study the effect of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers on growth, flowering and yield of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.)”. Observations were recorded on various parameters of vegetative growth, flowering and corms attributes. At 60 days the maximum plant height (76.87 cm) was obtained in T2 (Farmyard Manure + 75% Recommended Dose of Fertilizers) while the maximum leaves number/plant (13) was exhibited by T5 (50% Farmyard Manure + 50% Neem Cake). Regarding flowering characters the treatments T6 (75% Farmyard Manure + 25% Poultry Manure) responded best result especially in commercial traits like spike length (100.83 cm), number of floret/spike (15.58) and rachis length (56.17 cm). In respect of corms characters there were a positive response by the application of various organic manures. The maximum number of corm/plant (1.9) was recorded in T8 (75% Vermicompost + 25% Poultry Manure) while maximum weight of single corm (146 g) was found in T5 (50% Farmyard Manure + 50% Neem Cake). The equal proportion of all organic manures [T9 (25% Farmyard Manure + 25% vermi compost + 25% Neem Cake + 25% Poultry Manure)] recorded maximum number of cormels/plant. On the basis of present findings it may be concluded that there was a positive effect of the application of organic manures on vegetative growth, flowering, and corms characters as well as to sustain the soil fertility by the residual presence of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, organic carbon and maintenance of normal pH and electrical conductivity of the soil.ThesisItem Open Access Pre-harvest foliar application of nutrients in Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) in order to improve its quality and shelf life(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-07) Singh, Surya Pratap; Lal, R.L.The present investigation was carried out at Horticultural Research Centre, Pattharchatta, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, District- Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand during April to June 2015. The objective of this investigation was to see the effect of nutrients viz., urea (1%), KNO3 (2%), calcium chloride (1%), borax (1%), multiplex (0.4%) and their combinations on fruit quality and shelf life of litchi cv. Rose Scented. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design which was replicated thrice with one tree per replication. The results indicated that among all the treatments urea 1% + borax 1% and urea 1% + calcium chloride 1% was found best. Minimum fruit drop percentage (55.30%), highest fruit retention percentage (44.70%), minimum fruit cracking percentage and highest yield (77.38 kg/tree) were observed in plants treated with urea 1% + borax 1%. In terms of physico-chemical characters fruit weight (21.50 g), fruit volume (19.87 ml) and pulp: stone ratio (4.67) were found maximum with minimum stone per cent (15.33%) with application of urea 1% + calcium chloride 1%. Maximum fruit length (3.78 cm) and fruit breadth (3.40 cm) was observed in treatments T7 (urea 1% + borax 1%) and T6 (urea 1% + calcium chloride 1%) respectively. Fruits treated with urea 1% + borax 1% gave maximum TSS (21.80 0Brix), ascorbic acid content (32.57 mg/100g flesh) and minimum acidity (0.47%) as compared to control. In case of storage characters, application of calcium chloride 1% and urea 1% + calcium chloride 1% resulted in minimum physiological loss in weight (4.68%) and decay percentage (17.12%), respectively.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of vermicompost and inorganic fertilizers on quality and leaf nutrient status of sapota (Achras sapota L.) cv. Cricket Ball(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-06) Bora, Komal; Rai, RatnaThesisItem Open Access Impact of grafting time and environment on multiplication of guava (Psidium guajava L.) by wedge grafting(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-07) Joshi, Kamal Kishor; Singh, V.P.The present investigation entitled “Impact of grafting time and environment on multiplication of guava (Psidium guajava L.) by wedge grafting” was carried out at Horticulture Research Centre Patharchatta during the year 2015-16. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design with three replications. The experiment consisted of (i) two environmental conditions viz. polyhouse and open field, (ii) two covering conditions viz. polyethylene cap and without covering and (iii) 12 grafting months ( January 2015 to December 2015)in which grafting performed at 15th date of every month. Most of the parameters showed significant variations due to the effect of these three factors. In respect of environmental conditions, minimum time taken to bud sprout (12.26 days) and 1st leaf opening of grafts (14.87 days) with maximum success (77.39%), survivability (70.94%), shoot diameter (4.56 mm), shoot length (24.08 cm), number of leaves/grafts (13.83), leaf area (39.54 cm2), canopy spread (138.88 cm2), chlorophyll a content (0.145 mg/g) and chlorophyll b content (0.065 mg/g) of grafts leaves, fresh (16.05) and dry (7.38g) weight of shoots and fresh (9.18g) and dry (3.97g) weight of roots of grafted plants at 120 days were recorded under polyhouse conditions. Regarding covering conditions, covering with polyethylene cap took minimum days to bud sprout (12.91 days) and 1st leaf open of grafts (16.32 days) with highest success (75.75%), survivability (68.45%), shoot diameter (4.40 mm), shoot length (21.22 cm), number of leaves (12.76), leaf area at 120 days (37.36 cm2), canopy spread at 120 days (122.19 cm2), chlorophyll a content (0.135 mg/g) of grafts leaves at 120 days, fresh (14.04g) and dry (6.51g) weight of shoots whereas, maximum chlorophyll b content (0.060 mg/g) at 120 days was recorded in uncovered grafts. In respect of grafting months, minimum days taken to spouting of grafts (12.03days) and 1st leaf opening of grafts (14.89) with maximum shoot diameter (4.75mm) shoot length (24.35 cm), leaf area (39.55 cm2 ) and canopy spread (149.56 cm2) and chlorophyll a content (0.142 mg/g) of grafs leaves at 120 days were recorded by July grafted plants. The maximum success (93.37%) and survivability (69.75) at 120 days of grafts were recorded when the grafting was performed in the month of March. The combined effect of the above three factors had also showed significant influence on most of the parameters studied. The lowest time to bud sprout (10.35 days) and 1st leaf opening (12.50 days) with maximum shoot length (26.3cm) were recorded in the month of July grafted plants under polyhouse conditions with polyethylene cap covering conditions, whereas, maximum success was recorded in the association of February grafting under polyhouse conditions with polyethylene cap covering conditions (95.3%). Hence from above results it can be concluded that grafting performed under polyhouse with polyethylene cap covering was found superior to obtained maximum success, survivability and growth of grafts. For obtaining higher success and survivability of grafts, October to March was found to be the suitable period for conducting grafting under polyhouse conditions, whereas, February to March was found to be the best period for conducting grafting in open field conditions.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of pruning height and planting distance on growth, yield, quality and shelf life of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Pant Prabhat(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-06) Kohli, Karishma; Rajesh KumarThesisItem Open Access Foliar spray of calcium chloride and boric acid for improving fruit yield, quality and shelf life of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Pant Prabhat(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-06) Anil Kumar; Singh, NavinThe present investigation entitled “Foliar spray of calcium chloride and boric acid for improving fruit yield, quality and shelf-life of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Pant Prabhat” was conducted at The Horticultural Research Centre Patharchatta, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar, Uttarakhand in the year 2015-16. The objectives of the present investigation were to evaluate the effect of foliar sprays of calcium chloride and boric acid either alone or in combination on yield, quality and shelf life of guava cv. Pant Prabhat. The experiment was comprised of 9 treatments viz., T1-(calcium chloride @ 0.2%), T2-(calcium chloride @ 0.4%), T3-(boric acid @ 0.1%), T4-(boric acid @ 0.2%), T5-(calcium chloride @ 0.2% + boric acid @ 0.1%), T6-(calcium chloride @ 0.2% + boric acid @ 0.2%), T7-(calcium chloride @ 0.4% + boric acid @ 0.1%), T8- (calcium chloride @ 0.4% + boric acid @ 0.2%) and T9-(control), with 3 replications. The experiment conducted in randomized block design. Maximum yield (28.40 kg/tree), total sugars (7.63%), ascorbic acid (254.83mg/100g), TSS (11.74 ºBrix), leaf nitrogen content (2.11 %), calcium content (2.23%) and boron content (63.57 ppm) was recorded in T8 (calcium chloride @ 0.4% + boric acid @ 0.2%). Maximum leaf phosphorus content (0.26%) in T2 (calcium chloride @ 0.4%). Maximum leaf potassium content (1.09%) in T7 (calcium chloride @ 0.4% + boric acid @ 0.1%), while acidity (0.23%) was reduced significantly in T4 (boric acid @ 0.2%). Physiological loss in weight was minimum under T2 (calcium chloride @ 0.4%) and overall acceptability of fruits in storage up to 8 days was maximum under T8 (calcium chloride @ 0.4% + boric acid @ 0.2%). Result of present investigation revealed that foliar application of calcium chloride combination with boric acid was found to be superior for improving yield, quality and shelf life of guava fruits.ThesisItem Open Access Assessment of growth, flowering and seed yield in calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) as influenced by gold-nanoparticle(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2016-06) Goshwami, Versha; Srivastava, RanjanThe present investigation was carried out at Model Floriculture Centre of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, (Uttarakhand) during September 2015 to March 2016 to assess the effect of Gold nanoparticle treatment on growth, flowering and seed yield of Calendula. Experiment consisted of four treatments (5, 10, 15, 20 ppm Gold-nanoparticle), along with control and was laid out in Randomized block design with four replications. Foliar application of Gold-nanoparticle suspension was done 28 days after transplanting of seedling to the experimental field. Among the various treatments, application of 10 ppm of Gold-nanoparticle was found best for most of the parameters viz., plant height (73.95 cm), plant spread (54.62), number of leaves (127.55), flower diameter(7.06 cm), fresh flower weight (4.31 g), days to flower bud initiation(30.85 days), duration to flowering(105.15 days), total number of flowers(131.30), seed weight(35.73 g), estimated flower yield (28 tons/ha). Thus, it can be concluded that 10 ppm gold nanoparticle application in calendula has a positive effect on growth, flowering and seed yield.