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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 Studies on interspecific hybridization in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2007-06) Karmakar, Pradip; Singh, Y.V.The present investigation was conducted during autumn winter season of 2005-06 and 2006-07 at Vegetable Research Centre of Gobind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, U.S Nagar, Uttarakhand. The experiment was designed to study the crossability relationship among the two commercial cultivars Pant Rituraj, Pant Samrat and wild relatives viz. Solanum gilo, S. aethiopicum and S. khasianum; morphology of the parents and their hybrids and to screen these genotypes against shoot and fruit borer, jassid, phomopsis blight and bacterial wilt. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replication. The findings of the present investigation revealed that cultivated species Solanum melongena was cross-compatible with S. gilo and S. aethiopicum despite the parthenocarpic fruit set in the cross with S. gilo. Morphological variation was observed in the F1 hybrids from their respective parents, while the cross S. melongena cv. Pant Rituraj x S. aethiopicum showed morphology of S. aetiopicum. Among the parents S. khasianum was recorded as resistant to shoot and fruit borer, jassid, phomopsis blight and bacterial wilt; S. gilo showed resistant to shoot and fruit borer, jassid and phomopsis blight while S. aethiopicum was found as promising resistance source against bacterial wilt. Among the F1 hybrids, crosses involving S. gilo as one of the parent showed high level of resistance against shoot and fruit borer, jassid, phomopsis blight but the crosses of S. aethiopicum were ratted as resistant to bacterial wilt. Successful gene transfer from these wild relatives is possible through back cross except from S. khasianum which needs the support of Biotecnological tools.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of genotypes, environment and their interactions on growth, yield and yield attributes in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2007-07) Arora, Indu; Singh, Durvesh KumarAn experiment involving twenty four genotypes of chilli and three created environments (E0 – No spray, E1 – Single spray on NAA @ 40 ppm and E2 – Double spray of NAA @ 40 ppm) was carried out during spring summer season of the year 2006 at Vegetable Research Centre, Pantnagar to determine the best genotypes, suitable environment and their interactions for higher production. Out of the three environments, E2 was found better for red ripen fruit yield, number of fruits/plant, 100-seed weight, seed : husk ratio, minimum incidence of disease viz., anthracnose and leaf curl virus whereas, E1 performed better for fresh and dry weight of shoots/plant, fruit length, fruit periphery, weight of fruits/plant, number and weight of seeds/fruit. Significant variations were observed for all the 18 characters. Among genotypes viz., G23 (PC-2062), G24 (PC-2064) and G22 (PC-2057) produced significantly more number of fruits/plant and G20 (PC-7) followed by G21 (PC-56) and G2 (Co-4) performed better for weight of fruits/plant. Genotypes G23 and G21 produced 110.26 and 71.60 per cent higher yield over check variety Pant C-1, respectively. Longest fruits (13.59 cm) were obtained in G20 (PC-7) whereas higher TSS value (16.77°B) were recorded in G2 (Co-4). More number and weight of seeds/fruit were recorded in G22 (PC-2057). Out of all the 72 interactions, G23 E1 was found better for number and weight of fruits/plant whereas, G23E1 (254.42 q/ha), G22E1 and G2E2 produced higher red ripen fruit yield over rest of the interactions. Each genotypes produced variable results under different environments and for different characters. However, the G23 (PC-2062) produced highest fruit yield under single spray of NAA @ 40 ppm followed by PC-2057 whereas, (Co-4) produced higher yield under double spray of NAA (E2).ThesisItem Open Access Effect of growing medium and seedling age on the performance of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2006-06) Khan, Swati; Srivastava, B.K.An investigation was carried out during winter season of 2004-05 at Vegetable Research Centre of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, district Udham Singh Nagar (Uttaranchal) to study the effect of growing medium and seedling age on the performance of tomato cv. Pant T-3. Treatments comprising of three growing media (M1 – Vermiculite + Perlite + Compost, 1:1:3; M2 – Sand + Soil + FYM, 1:1:2; M3 – Rice bran + Vermicompost, 1:2) and five seedling age (A1 – 15 days, A2 – 20 days, A3 – 25 days, A4 – 30 days, A5 35 days) were tested in all possible combinations. The observations were recorded on growth characters, maturity parameters, yield and yield attributes and quality characters. The results portrayed that growing media and seedling age individually or in combinations, influenced the growth, production and quality of tomato. The overall, evaluation indicated that the growing media containing Vermiculite + Perlite + Compost (1:1:3) followed by Sand + Soil + FYM (1:1:2) proved best. Out of 5 seedling ages, the oldest 35 days gave superior performance than in late November planting. The M1 × A5 combination was found best performer compared to any other media × age interaction. The rice bran + vermicompost media was not found good due to compacting nature of rice bran. Amongst different seedling ages, the 15 days age proved to be too tender to establish in the field.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of date of planting and spacing on the performance of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica D. C.)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2005-06) Singhal, Preeti; Srivastava, B.K.The present investigation was carried out during winter season of 2004-2005 at Vegetable Research Centre of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, District Udham Singh Nagar (Uttaranchal) to study the effect of date of planting and spacing on growth and production of broccoli. Treatments comprising of five dates of planting viz., 1 October, 15 October, 30 October, 14 November and 29 November and three spacings viz,. 45 × 30 cm, 45 × 45 cm and 45 × 60 cm, were tested in Factorial Randomized Block Design with the three replications. The observations were recorded on growth characters, maturity parameters, yield and yield attributes, quality characters and shelf life. The results portrayed that date of planting and spacing individually or in combinations, influenced the growth and production of broccoli. Amongst the dates of planting, 15 October and amongst the spacings the narrowest one i.e., 45 × 30 cm gave the highest yields. Although the average head size was best in the 15 October planting done at 45 × 60 cm spacing but looking at the larger yield difference and reasonably optimum head size, the planting on 15 October at 45 × 30 cm spacing was rated best. The correlation studies showed positive correlation of yield with plant height, stalk length, length of longest leaf and equatorial and polar diameter of the head.ThesisItem Open Access Studies of heterosis and combining ability in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2005-07) Kamal Veer; Bandyopadhyay, B.B.The present investigation was conducted during summer season 2003-04 at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Hill Campus, Ranichauri with fifteen diverse genotypes of tomato cultivars and their 56 F1‟s crosses involving 7 lines and 8 testers. The experiment was conducted in the Randomized Block Design with three replications at mid high hill (2000 above msl) of Ranichauri. Suitable agronomic practices were employed for maintaining normal growth and development of plant. Variability genetic parameters, correlation, combining ability and heterosis were examined out for fourteen characters viz. days taken to germination, days taken to first flowering, number of flowers per plant, number of flower nodes, number of fruits per plant, number of leaves per plant, leaf area, average fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, pericarp thickness, TSS, Ascorbic acid, marketable fruit yield. Analysis of variance revealed that significant differences existed for all traits among genotypes. Correlation study suggested that selection in favour of early germination at control condition on seed bed and number of fruits per plant could increase marketable fruit yield in tomato cultivar. Analysis of variance for combining ability showed that considerable variation existed in five characters viz., days taken to germination, number of fruits per plant, leaf area, fruit length and marketable fruit yield. On the basis of gca effect three lines viz. Sioux, AC-1036 and Pant Bahar were identified as good general combiner. One cross combination viz. Sioux x AC 870 was identified from sca effect, which involved one of the best gca lines (Sioux) as a parent in the cross. Heterosis study revealed that Sioux x AC 807 registered significant positive high values for number of fruits per plant and marketable fruit yield. It may be concluded that Sioux x AC 807 was identified as the best suitable high yielding promising genotypes for the mid high hill and rainfed condition of Uttaranchal state.ThesisItem Open Access Varietal evaluation of cucumber in a naturally ventilated polyhouse(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2005-06) Bisht, Bhawana; Singh, M.P.Eleven varieties of cucumber were evaluated in randomized block design the three replications at Vegetable Research Centre, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, District Udham Singh Nagar (Uttranchal). The experiment was conducted in winter season of 2004-2005. The objectives of the investigation were to evaluate promising open pollinated and hybrid varieties of cucumber in a naturally ventilated polyhouse for their earliness, off season and total yield potential and quality attributes to screen out the best and high yielding varieties of cucumber specially suited for protected cultivation. The observation on eighteen characters related to plant growth, flowering, maturity, yield and quality were recorded. The eleven varieties had a wide range of variation for most of the characters under study, similarly, the nature and extent of correlations among various characters varied. The high and positive correlation was obtained between number of primary branches per plant, number of nodes on main shoot and yield. Varieties Poinsette, Rani and Tripti were found to be promising in respect of sensory evaluation. The varieties Poinsette, Phule Shubhangi, US 6125, Rani, Tripti and Pant Kheera-1 were found giving satisfactory performance but the former two were most outstanding for a number of characters under polyhouse condition.ThesisItem Open Access Efficacy of bio-composts on yield and quality of cabbage (brassica oleracea var. capitata)(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2005-07) Thapliyal, Alok; Uniyal, S.P.The present investigation was conducted during Kharif 2004-05 at Vegetable Research Block (GBPUA&T), Hill Campus, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal (Uttaranchal), to study the efficacy of biocomposts on growth, yield and quality of cabbage cv. S-96. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design, having nine treatment combinations with three replications. The combinations were consisted of FYM, vermicompost, FYM along with urea as nitrogen source and bioagents viz. Pseudomonas fluorescens and Trichoderma harzianum. During the course of investigation observation for stalk length, number and weight of non wrapper leaves, leaf area index, net head weight, core volume, yield per hectare, ascorbic acid & chlorophyll content, photosynthesis and disease incidence were recorded. All treatments were differed in their yield potential. Highest yield of heads of 415.83 q ha-1 was obtained in treatment T8, to which 120 kg nitrogen ha-1 (recommended dose) was supplied through Pseudomonas fluorescens inoculated recommended dose of FYM (20 t ha-1) along with balance 20 kg nitrogen ha-1 as basal urea. The higher yield in the treatment was obtained due to more weight of heads. The same treatment also showed more ascorbic acid content in their heads. Similarly, more chlorophyll content along with highest rate of photosynthesis was also noticed in treatment T8. In general, Trichoderma harzianum inoculated biocomposts showed better control of Rhizoctonia solani in the experiment. So, based on the findings of present investigation it can be concluded that for more head weight along with higher ascorbic acid content and yield, the S-96 cv. of cabbage should supplied 120 kg nitrogen dose in form of Pseudomonas fluorescens inoculated 20 t FYM along with 20 kg nitrogen ha-1 as basal urea. But considering the importance of completely organically grown cabbage crop in Uttaranchal, the vegetable growers can opt an alternative recommendation i.e. the farmer should apply 120 kg nitrogen ha-1 in the form of Pseudomonas fluorescens or Trichoderma harzianum inoculated FYM in order to get higher yield and return from the crop.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of planting ratio and method of seed extraction on yield and quality of hybrid seed in brinjal cv. Pant brinjal hybrid-1(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2005-04) Yadav, Shiv Prasad; Singh, Y.V.The present investigation entitled "Effect of planting ratio and method of seed extraction on yield and quality of hybrid seed in brinjal cv. Pant Brinjal Hybrid-1" wa carried out at Vegetable Research Centre of the G. B. P. U. A. & T. , Pantnagar during autumn-winter season of 2003-04. The material for the study consisted of PBR-129 (female) and PBR 225 (male), parental lines of Pant Brinjal Hybrid-1. Both the parental lines were planted in Randomized Block Design with four replications in three planting ratios. The seeds were extracted through two methods viz., Manual and mechanical methods of seed extraction. The data was subjected to appropriate statistical analysis. The di f ferences for most of the characters were found non - signi ficant. Maximum number of crossed fruits, number and weight of seeds per fruit and hybrid seed yield was recorded in the planting ratio of 1: 5. The seed test weight ranged from 5.61 to 5.77 g. The Fi seed yield of 22.0 kg/ha was recorded in manual seed extraction method. The seed germination (75 %) was better in manual method of seed extraction. In most of the c ases the ef fe ct of method of seed ext rac t ion and i ts interactions with planting ratio were found non-significant indicating that there was no. effect of method of extraction on yield and quality of hybrid seed. Further, the finding of present investigation indicate that for raising the F1 hybrids seed of brinjal the emasculation and pollination should be done in the month of October and November under Tarai region of Uttaranchal.ThesisItem Open Access Evaluation of exotic french bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm and estimation of character association under tarai region of Uttaranchal(G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2005-04) Bharat Bhushan Kumar; Singh, B.P.The present investigation was conducted during January – May, 2004 at Vegetable Research Centre, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, U. S. Nagar, Uttaranchal with four hundred forty one diverse genotypes of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) introduced from CIAT, Cali, Columbia. The experiment was laid out in augmented design with single replication. Genetic variability was studied for characters viz., days to 50 % flowering, number of pods per plant, pod length, plant height, days to maturity, seed yield per plant and 100-seed weight. Data were analysed statistically for mean, simple correlation coefficient and path coefficient. The mean estimates of genotypes indicated that there was a wide range of variation in the germplasm for characters studied. Correlation coefficient studies indicated that seed yield per plant was positively and significantly correlated with number of pods per plant, pod length and 100-seed weight but negative and significant association with days to 50 % flowering and days to maturity was established. Maximum positive direct effect on seed yield per plant was imposed by number of pods per plant, 100-seed weight and pod length. However, high negative direct effect was noted for plant height, days to maturity and days to 50 % flowering.
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