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Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University popularly known as HAU, is one of Asia's biggest agricultural universities, located at Hisar in the Indian state of Haryana. It is named after India's seventh Prime Minister, Chaudhary Charan Singh. It is a leader in agricultural research in India and contributed significantly to Green Revolution and White Revolution in India in the 1960s and 70s. It has a very large campus and has several research centres throughout the state. It won the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Award for the Best Institute in 1997. HAU was initially a campus of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. After the formation of Haryana in 1966, it became an autonomous institution on February 2, 1970 through a Presidential Ordinance, later ratified as Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970, passed by the Lok Sabha on March 29, 1970. A. L. Fletcher, the first Vice-Chancellor of the university, was instrumental in its initial growth.

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Subject: Agronomy × End date: 2023 × Start date: 2020 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    Agronomic bio-fortification of pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) through integrated nutrient management
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-05) Arun; Parvinder Kumar
    The present investigation entitled “Agronomic bio-fortification of pearlmillet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) through integrated nutrient management” was carried out at the Research Farm Area, Department of Agronomy, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during Kharif 2022 containing 12 treatments i.e. T1: Control, T2: RDF (156.25:62.5:0) kg ha-1 N:P:K through inorganic source, T3: RDF + BIOMIX, T4: 50% RDN through inorganic source + 50% RDN through FYM + BIOMIX, T5: 50% RDN through inorganic source + 50% RDN through Vermicompost + BIOMIX, T6: 75% RDN inorganic source + 25% N through FYM+BIOMIX, T7: 75% RDN inorganic source + 25% N through vermicompost + BIOMIX, T8: RDF + 25 kg ha-1 ZnSO4 (soil application), T9: RDF + 0.5% ZnSO4 (foliar spray) at 25 DAS, T10: RDF + 0.5% FeSO4 (foliar spray) at 25 DAS, T11: RDF + 0.5% ZnSO4 + 0.5% FeSO4 at 25 DAS, T12: RDF + 0.5% ZnSO4 + 0.5% FeSO4 + BIOMIX. The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with three replications. The crop was sown on 12 July, 2022 using pearl millet hybrid „HHB 67 improved‟. Among the treatments T12 (application of RDF (156.25 N, 62.5 P2O5 Kg ha-1) + foliar spray of 0.5 % solution of each ZnSO4 and FeSO4 at 25 DAS + BIOMIX) closely followed by treatment T11 (RDF + 0.5% ZnSO4 + 0.5% FeSO4 at 25 DAS) was recorded with significantly higher grain yield (3002 kg ha-1), protein content (11.59 %), zinc content (67.47 ppm), iron content (73.48 ppm), net returns (₹ 25,716) and B:C (1.44), which were 7.1, 2.6, 5.7, 2.9, 9.4 and 4.3 per cent higher over RDF (156.25 N, 62.5 P2O5 Kg ha-1) might be due to significantly higher growth parameter viz., plant height (191.67 cm), leaf area index (2.67), number of effective tiller plant-1 (4.05), ear head length (23.37 cm), test weight (10.90 g). So, to get higher yield, economic return and better quality, pearlmillet growers may go for integrated nutrient management using RDF (156.25 N, 62.5 P2O5 Kg ha-1) + foliar spray of 0.5 % solution of each ZnSO4 and FeSO4 at 25 DAS + BIOMIX.
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    Effect of nano urea on sorghum for sustainable fodder production
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-07) Sachin Kumar; Naveen Kumar
    A field experiment entitled “Effect of nano urea on sorghum for sustainable fodder production” was conducted during kharif season of 2022 at Forage Research Farm, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design keeping three replications with 11 treatments consisting of nitrogen fertilizer combinations i.e. T1: Control (No RDN), T2: 100% RDN by urea fertilizer (75 kg), T3: 100% RDN (100% through nano-urea in three sprays at 15, 30 and 45 DAS), T4: 100% RDN (50% as basal by urea fertilizer + 50% through nano-urea in one spray at 30 DAS), T5: 100% RDN (50% as basal by urea fertilizer + 50% through nano-urea in two sprays at 30 and 45 DAS), T6: 75% RDN (Through nano-urea in three sprays at 15, 30 and 45 DAS), T7: 75% RDN (50% as basal by urea fertilizer + 50% through nano-urea in one spray at 30 DAS), T8: 75% RDN (50% as basal by urea fertilizer + 50% through nano-urea in two sprays at 30 and 45 DAS), T9: 50% RDN (Through nano-urea in three sprays at 15, 30 and 45 DAS), T10: 50% RDN (50% as basal by urea fertilizer + 50% through nano-urea in one spray at 30 DAS), T11: 50% RDN (50% as basal by urea fertilizer + 50% through nano-urea in two sprays at 30 and 45 DAS). There was significant difference among treatments in respect of growth, quality, green and dry fodder yield of single cut forage sorghum. The maximum plant height (248.4 cm), number of leaves (14), leaf: stem (0.29), dry matter accumulation (153.62 g), leaf area index (7.55), crude protein (9.23%), N (1.48%), P (0.217%) and K (1.30%) content in plant, HCN content (72.5 µg/g), per day productivity (6.23 q/ha), green fodder yield (541.9 q/ha), dry fodder yield (144.1 q/ha), gross returns (₹ 81,292), net returns (₹ 41,167) and B: C (2.03) were recorded with the application of 100% RDN by urea fertilizer (75 kg) as followed by 100% RDN: 50% as basal by urea fertilizer + 50% through nano urea in two sprays at 30 and 45 DAS.
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    Optimization of nitrogen in semi dwarf Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) under late planted conditions
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-05) Vishant; Amit Kumar
    A field experiment on rice crop was conducted at RRS, Kaul (Kaithal) of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during Kharif season of 2022 to find out optimum dose of nitrogen in rice under late planted condition for getting good yield. Soil of experimental field was sandy clay loam texture, alkaline in reaction (7.81), low in organic carbon (0.39%), available nitrogen (130 kg ha-1) and medium in available phosphorous (24 kg ha-1) and high in available potash (480 kg ha-1). The experiment consisted of two transplanting dates (P1: 1st week of July and P2: 4th week of July), five levels of N application (N1:0, N2:30, N3:60, N4:90, N5:120 kg N ha-1). Experiment was laid out in factorial randomised block design. The growth parameters viz. plant height (cm), number of tillers m-2 and dry matter accumulation (g) were reduced significantly under late planting (P2) but grain quality parameters viz. protein content of grain (%) and head rice recovery (%) improved significantly under late planting. The crop yield attributes (no. of panicles m-2) and grains per panicle) and grain yield of rice crop were reduced significantly under late transplanting. Uptake of N, P and K by grains and straw were significantly higher with early planting. The yield attributes and yield (grain and straw) of the rice crop increased with every successive increased doses of N level whereas the response was significant up to 90 kg ha-1. Interaction between planting time and N levels was found significant in respect of grain yield which revealed that a dose of 90 kg ha-1 was sufficient in rice crop transplanted timely (1st week of July) whereas the late transplanted crop (4th week July) must be supplied with higher dose of N (120 kg ha-1) to get good yield. Higher yield was, however, obtained with timely transplanted crop (1st week of July) supplied with 90 kg of N ha-1 in three splits.
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    Response of Bt cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to the foliar spray of nutrients
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-01) Kalu Ram; Sewhag, Meena
    The present investigation entitled “Response of Bt cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to the foliar spray of nutrients” was carried out during crop season kharif 2021-22 at Cotton Research Area of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design replicated thrice with eight treatments of foliar application of nutrients viz. T1: Control, T2:MgSO4 (0.5%), T3:ZnSO4 (0.5%), T4:FeSO4 (0.5%), T5: Borax (0.5%), T6:ZnSO4 (0.5%) +Urea (2%), T7: DAP (1%), T8: Urea (2%) applied at 60, 75, 90 DAS. The results revealed that days to 50 % flowering were significantly less in T8 which was at par with treatment T3, T5, T6 and T7, while treatment T5 recorded lowest number of days to 50% boll formation. Plant height at 75, 105, 135 DAS and harvest was recorded significantly higher in treatment T2 which was at par with T6. At 75 DAS, treatment T3 being at par with T2 and T5 resulted in significantly higher dry matter accumulation than rest all foliar sprays of nutrients. At 105 and 135 DAS treatment T6 being at par with T2,T3,T4 and T5 recorded significantly higher dry matter accumulation than rest all foliar sprays of nutrients. At harvest treatment T2 being at par with T3,T4,T5, T6 T7 and T8 recorded significantly higher dry matter accumulation than control treatment while T6 being at par with T2,T3 , T5 and T8 produced significantly more number of bolls per plant (45) than T1, T4 andT7 .Highest seed cotton yield was recorded in treatment T6(ZnSO4 (0.5%) +Urea (2%) which was significantly superior to T4 and T1 (Control) but at par with rest all treatments (T2, T3, T4, T5, T7 and T8). Boll weight (g) of Bt cottonwas highest in treatment T2 which differ significantly over other treatments except T5, T6, T7 and T8. Highest seed index (8.98 g) was recorded in treatment T7 followed by T8 (8.74 g) and T6 (8.73 g). (T6) being at par with T5 and T8 produced significantly higher value of ginning out turn (38.9%) than rest all treatments. Highest net returns were found with the treatment T2. The B:C was highest (2.47) in T2. The highest gross returns were found with the treatment T6
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    Bio-fortification of Fe and Zn in kharif greengram through agronomic interventions
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-06) Komal; Uma Devi
    A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2022 on the research farm of Pulses Section, Department of G&PB, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to evaluate the effect of Zn and Fe application at different stages on crop phenology, growth, yield, nutrient status and economics of greengram [Vigna radiata L. Wilczek]. The experimental trial was carried out in randomized block design, comprising eleven treatments and three replications on sandy loam soil having 7.8 pH, 0.30 dS m-1 EC and 0.28% organic carbon with low, medium and high available nitrogen (154 kg ha-1), phosphorus (17.4 kg ha-1) and potassium (380 kg ha-1) status, respectively. Different treatments adopted for evaluation were 0.5 % ZnSO4 and 0.5 % FeSO4 foliar spray either alone or combined at different crop growth stages and a soil application of ZnSO4 @ 25 kg/ha. Results revealed that RDF with foliar application of 0.5 % ZnSO4 and FeSO4 at both pre flowering and pod initiation stage recorded significantly higher plant height, dry matter accumulation. branches per plant, number of pods per plant, pod length, number of seeds per pod and 100-seed weight which was statistically at par with soil application of ZnSO4 @ 25 kg/ha with RDF. RDF + 0.5 % ZnSO4 + 0.5 % FeSO4 at pre flowering and pod initiation stages recorded the highest seed yield (1847 kg ha-1), straw yield (3463 kg ha-1) and biological yield (5310 kg ha-1) with the highest harvest index of 34.8 % which was statistically at par with RDF + soil application of ZnSO4 @ 25 kg/ha (1788 kg ha-1, 3406 kg ha-1, 5194 kg ha-1 and 34.4 %, respectively). The maximum protein yield (409 kg ha-1) was recorded with the application of RDF + 0.5 % ZnSO4 + 0.5 % FeSO4 at pre flowering and pod initiation stage. The application of RDF + 0.5 % ZnSO4 + 0.5 % FeSO4 at pre flowering and pod initiation stage recorded significantly higher Zn content in seed (29.3 ppm) and straw (20.6 ppm) and Fe content in seed (73.3 ppm) and straw (67.2 ppm). The application of RDF + 0.5 % ZnSO4 + 0.5% FeSO4 at pre flowering and pod initiation stage recorded the highest gross returns (136406 ₹ ha-1), net returns (75348 ₹ ha-1) and B:C (2.23) which was followed by soil application of ZnSO4 @ 25 kg/ha with RDF (132041 ₹ ha-1, 71203 ₹ ha-1 and 2.17, respectively).
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    Effect of foliar application of nitrogen based formulations on quality and yield of fodder sorghum during summer season under semi-arid condition
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-07-06) Anil; Satpal
    A field experiment entitled “Effect of foliar application of nitrogen based formulations on quality and yield of fodder sorghum during summer season under semi-arid condition” was carried out during summer season, 2022 at the Forage Section Research Farm, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with fourteen treatments and replicated thrice. Among all the treatments, at harvest, the significantly higher plant height, dry matter accumulation, leaf area index (LAI), leaf to stem ratio, green fodder yield, dry fodder yield and crude protein content of 209.33 cm, 132.85, 6.85, 0.38 , 445.42 q ha-1, 128.17 q ha-1 and 9.94 % respectively, were recorded with foliar application of nano-urea @ 0.6% at 35 DAS and 50 DAS, which was on a par with one nano-urea spray @ 0.4% at 35 DAS, two nano-urea spray @ 0.4% at 35 and 50 DAS and one nano-urea spray @ 0.6% at 35 DAS when RDF was also applied in all these treatments. The maximum B:C (1.99) was fetched with the application of RDF and foliar application of nano-urea @ 0.4% at 35 DAS and 50 DAS or only at 35 DAS and application of RDF followed by one nano-urea spray @ 0.6% at 35 DAS. In conclusion, for achieving higher fodder yield and quality of sorghum along with better remunerations, application of RDF followed by foliar application of nanourea @ 0.4% at 35 DAS may be recommended.
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    Agronomic evaluation of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) under different crop geometry
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-07) Yadav, Muskan; Pattam Keerthi
    A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2022-23 at Research farm, Department of Agronomy, CCS HAU, Hisar, to study effect of different crop geometry and varieties on Indian mustard. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design with three replications. It consist of four spacings (30 x 15 cm, 30 x 20 cm, 45 x 15 cm and 45 x 20 cm) and four varieties/genotypes (RH 725, RH 749, RH 1424 and RH 1974.The plant height, LAI, dry matter accumulation and dry matter partitioning significantly increased with increase in spacing maximum was recorded with spacing 45 x 20 cm however, CGR decreased with increase in spacing. Among yield attributes viz., number of siliquae per plant, number of secondary and primary branches, test weight, number of seed per siliqua, seed yield per plant and siliqua length got increased with increase in spacing. Seed yield with 45 x 20 cm increased by 15 %, 12 % and 2 % over 30 x 15 cm, 30 x 20 cm and 45 x 15 cm respectively. Among varieties, genotype RH 1974 recorded highest seed yield which was 30 %, 23 % and 10 % higher than RH 749, RH 725 and RH 1424, respectively along with plant height, LAI, CGR, dry matter accumulation and yield attributes.Physiological parameters viz., relative water content, chlorophyll index, canopy temperature and canopy temperature difference were also more favorable with spacing 45 x 20 cm and genotype RH 1974. Oil content and oil yield also increased with increase in spacing, maximum oil content was recorded with spacing 45 x 20 cm and genotype RH1974. Maximum gross, net returns and BC ratio were recorded with spacing 45 x 20 cm (Rs 112483/ha, Rs 53631/ha, 1.91 respectively). Among genotypes/varieties gross income (Rs 120511/ha), net returns (Rs 61455/ha) and BC (2.04) ratio was maximum with genotype RH 1974 because of higher seed yield.
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    Evaluation of cowpea varieties under different irrigation schedules during summer season
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-04-29) Ankita; Neelam
    A field experiment entitled “Evaluation of cowpea varieties under different irrigation schedules during summer season” was carried out during summer season, 2022 at the Research area of Forage Section Research Farm, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University. The experimental treatment consisted of combination of three irrigation schedules viz. at 7, 11 and 15 days interval and four cowpea varieties viz. RC 101, GC 1601, PGCP 24 and HC 46. The experiment was laid out in split plot with three replications on sandy loam soil having pH 7.9, EC 0.32 dS m⁻¹ and organic carbon 0.46% with low available nitrogen (125 kg ha⁻¹), medium phosphorus (13.5 kg ha⁻¹) and medium potassium (290 kg ha⁻¹) status. Significantly highest plant height (142 cm), dry matter accumulation (16.44 g) and leaf area index (9.75) were recorded at harvest under irrigation scheduled at 7 days interval. Maximum no. of pods per plant (22.28), pod length (13.38), no. of seeds per pod (13.08), seed index (10.15) and seed yield (904 kg/ha) was recorded under irrigation at 11 days interval which was at par with irrigation at 15 days interval but superior over 7 days irrigation interval. Seed yield at irrigation schedule 11 days interval was 3.6 % and 36 % higher as compared to seed yield under 15 and 7 days interval. Maximum gross returns (59369 ₹ ha-1) and net returns (29.579 ₹ ha-1) were fetched under irrigation scheduling at 11 days interval but highest BC ratio (1.93) was fetched under irrigation schedule at 15 days interval. Among varieties, maximum seed yield (937 kg/ha), gross returns (61809 ₹ ha-1), net returns (29353 ₹ ha-1) and BC ratio (1.93) was fetched in variety GC 1601 which was at par with variety PGCP 24 and superior than variety RC 101 and HC 46.
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    Effect of planting methods and meteorological approach based irrigation scheduling on yield and water use efficiency of Aloe (Aloe barbadensis)
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-05-24) Mohit Kumar; Sutaliya, Jhabar Mal
    A field study titled "Effect of planting methods and meteorological approach based irrigation scheduling on yield and water use efficiency of Aloe (Aloe barbadensis)" was conducted from 2021 to 2023 at the MAP section, Research Area, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding of CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The experiment included three types of planting methods (Raised bed, Flat bed, and Ridge and furrow) and four levels of irrigation scheduling (Rainfed (Control), IW30mm/CPE=0.6, IW30mm/CPE=0.8, IW30mm/CPE=1) arranged in a factorial randomized block design with three replications. The results of the study revealed significant effects of both planting methods and irrigation scheduling on the growth, yield, yield attributes, and economic returns of aloe. Among the planting methods, raised bed demonstrated superior performance with significantly higher leaf yield (91.59 t/ha), gel yield (48.33 t/ha), net returns (₹256595/ha), and B:C (2.28) compared to ridge and furrow and flat bed. This was attributed to the increased number of harvestable leaves (14.80) associated with the raised bed. Regarding irrigation scheduling, IW30mm/CPE=0.8 closely followed by IW30mm/CPE=0.6 resulted in significantly higher leaf yield (88.28 t/ha) and gel yield (46.98 t/ha) compared to the control, with an increment of 32.05 t/ha and 20.77 t/ha, respectively. Additionally, IW30mm/CPE=0.6 exhibited higher net returns (₹232460/ha) and B:C (2.16), surpassing the control by ₹97435 and 0.23, respectively. Based on these findings, it is advised to adopt a raised bed planting method along with irrigation scheduling IW30mm/CPE=0.8 to achieve higher yields and IW30mm/CPE=0.6 to improve economic returns and enhanced water productivity in aloe.