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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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ThesisItem Open Access Mapping and Monitoring of Agroforestry areas in Yamunanagar, Ambala and Panchkula districts of Haryana state using Geospatial techniques(CCS HAU, Hisar, 2021-07-30) Bojja Harish Babu; Bimlendra KumariThe study was conducted to map and monitor the agroforestry areas in Yamunanagar, Ambala and Panchkula districts of Haryana state from the year 2000 to 2019 through geospatial techniques using LISS-III (2000, 2005 and 2010) and LISS-IV (2015 and 2019) satellite data. Apart from mapping and monitoring, an attempt has been made to identify potential agroforestry sites like scrubs, fallows and piedmont areas on LISS-IV dataset of 2019 by on screen digitization technique for future cultivation of agroforestry species by farmers in the study area. Supervised method of classification technique was adopted to classify LU/LC classes like agroforestry, agriculture, forest, built-up, waterbodies, plantations and riverbed areas. The results of the study revealed that, agroforestry area delineated in Yamunanagar for the year 2000 (3,898.62 ha), 2005 (5,403.17 ha), 2010 (7,134.90 ha), 2015 (14,650.51 ha) and 2019 (17,022.76 ha). In Ambala 2000 (2,696.48 ha), 2005 (3,745.33 ha), 2010 (7,400.92 ha), 2015 (12,350.91 ha) and 2019 (15,552.53 ha). In Panchkula 2000 (1,098.15 ha), 2005 (1,212.8 ha), 2010 (1,784.03 ha), 2015 (2,034.87 ha) and 2019 (2,367.12 ha). The accuracy of the image classification was delineated based on the ground truth data and accuracy found in agroforestry was 90% for Yamunanagar, 95% for Ambala and 93% for Panchkula districts By the extraction of vector layers from the classified raster image, blockwise monitoring of agroforestry areas was delineated and change in various categories of LU/LC by performing overlay analysis in ArcGIS platform was detected and results revealed were (5,678.5 ha) in Yamunanagar, (6,783.6 ha) in Ambala and (1,202.6 ha) in Panchkula, the agriculture areas were converted to agroforestry areas from the year 2000 to 2010 and (14,486.6 ha) in Yamunanagar, (13,534.8 ha) in Ambala and (1,866.2 ha) in Panchkula, the agriculture areas were converted to agroforestry areas from the year 2010 to 2019. Based on the groundwater quality, soil condition and rainfall factor in the study area, potential sites were digitized, the results revealed that, about 10,525.76 ha of the potential sites were identified and mapped in Yamunanagar, around 12,179. 85 ha in Ambala and 4,023 ha in Panchkula districts. Based on the study, it is concluded that with the use of LISS-III and LISS-IV satellite data accurate mapping of agroforestry areas can be delineated which would help the planners in monitoring and identification of hotspots for suitable interventions in the districts.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling performance of Malabar Neem (Melia dubia Cav.)(CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-09) Ajay; Arya, SandeepThe present investigation entitled “Effect of pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling performance of Malabar Neem (Melia dubia Cav.)” was conducted at Seed Science and Technology department and Nursery of forestry department, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during 2019-20. The experiment was carried out to study the effect of pre-sowing treatment on seed germination and growth performance of Melia dubia in various growing media. Experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design with four replications at laboratory and three replications at nursery, respectively. Based on the research investigation, it was found that pre-sowing treatment and growing media had significantly influenced the germination and growth performance of Melia dubia. Among pre-sowing treatment on fruit showed maximum germination per cent (32.46%), viability (45.71%) and growth performance such as shoot length (15.52 cm), root length (6.78 cm), seedling dry weight (0.623 g) in cow dung for seven days which was significantly higher in all pre-treatments and on seeds maximum germination per cent (29.18%), viability (41.68%) and growth parameters was recoded in GA3 @ 100 ppm for 24 hours which was statistically at par with GA3 @ 200 ppm for 24 hours in shoot length, root length and seedling dry weight. In experiment 2, the seed treatment with different growing media, showed maximum seedling growth performance in cow dung treated fruits with sowing in cocopeat: vermiculite: vermicompost (3:1:1) that was statistically at par with cocopeat: perlite: vermiculite (3:1:1). Whereas, control (without treatment) in kernels, conc. H2SO4 for 5 minutes on fruits and sandy soil as a control in growing media showed minimum germination and growth performance.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth performance of Melia azedarach in nursery(CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-01) Gulab; Verma, R. C.The present study was carried out to evaluate the “Effect of different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth performance of Melia azedarach in nursery”. The experiment was conducted in the Nursery of Forestry Department, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during 2019. In this experiment three different strains (Glomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices and Glomus fasciculatum) of arbscular mycorrhizal fungi were used for inoculation of Melia azedarach drupes and these strains were used in 7 different combination such as Glomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices, Glomus fasciculatum, Glomus mosseae + Glomus intraradices, Glomus fasciculatum + Glomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices + Glomus fasciculatum and Glomus mosseae + Glomus intraradices + Glomus fasciculatum. Among all the treatments the drupe treated with Glomus mosseae + Glomus intradices + Glomus fasciculatum was recorded to best with maximum germination percentage, growth characters (root length, shoot length, root: shoot ratio, fresh and dry weight, collar diameter and leaf area) and physiological parameters (chlorophyll and carotenoid content, photosynthesis, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance). In addition, sugar and phenol content along with nutrient contents (N, P, K, Mg, Ca, Fe and Zn) in soil and uptake in plants were recorded maximum in Glomus mosseae + Glomus intraradices + Glomus fasciculatum treatment. Mycorrhizal observations (root colonization percenatge and number of sporocarp) were also exhibited the similar trend as that of sugar and phenol content.ThesisItem Open Access Plus tree selection, progeny testing, breeding behaviour and evaluation of genetic diversity in Tecomella undulata (Sm.) Seem(CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-01) Daneva, Vijay; Beniwal, R.S.Tecomella undulata (Sm.) Seem is an important shrub or small tree, mainly found in northwestern India and southern Pakistan. Now a days, the plant is under endangered category due to its over exploitation coupled with minimum conservation and reforestation efforts. The vital importance of Rohida in present day context in terms of its multiple different uses in general and lack of knowledge on its genetic characters especially breeding behaviour, selection of superior trees, testing of progeny and use of molecular markers for diversity analysis. The study of phenology, flowering nature and reproductive biology was carried out on the already existed plants at village Luttu, District Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. The remaining part of the investigation was studied by collecting thirty three plus trees from different agro-climatic zones of Haryana and Rajasthan on the basis of desirable traits. Analysis of diversity was assessed by using ISSR markers. Mild defoliation started in last week of November which continued till 4th week of March. In majority of trees, the leaves turned to yellowish brown during the last week of December followed by high rate of defoliation, however, complete leaflessness stage was never seen in any of the tree observed. Within a week of leaf emergence, floral bud emergence started in 4th week of February which continued till 1st week of March. Observations on flowering habit indicated that bud began to appear as small protruding structures in the 4th week of February. Peak period of flowering varied from 22-30 days. Flowering got completed by April end to first week of May. The maximum flowering (37.21%) was recorded between 0800-0900 h. Pod initiation started after the completion of flowering i.e. in the 2nd week of May. The period of pod development and maturity ranged from 65 to 72 days. The pod maturity was observed from 2nd fortnight of June onwards. Duration of bud initiation to pod maturity varied from 141 to 152 days. Pollen stainability in 1% acetocarmine ranged from 80.00 to 88.18 per cent with an average of 82.97 per cent. The pod setting under open pollination ranged between 7.14- 17.50 with an average of 12.40 and no pod setting under selfing. It was clear that average pod setting under selfing and open pollination differed significantly which results that open pollinated nature of this particular specie. A considerable amount of variation for different morphological characters such as height, clear bole height, girth at breast height etc. was found among twenty one diverse plus trees for morphological traits. Ample genetic variation was also observed for field emergence, seedling height, basal diameter, root length and number of branches among the progenies of the selected plus trees. By the study both in nursery and under controlled environment, it was estimated that progeny of plus tree ATU 28 from Ghanghu (Churu), Rajasthan showed the maximum growth performance and higher vigour value amongst all the progenies. 13 ISSR primers were used to assess the genetic diversity and average 62.36% polymorphism was detected amongst 24 genotypes of Tecomella undulata. The similarity indices between different genotypes ranged from 0.46 to 1.00. Maximum similarity value of 1.00 was observed between TU8, TU14, TU15 and TU24 whereas TU9 was found to be genetically most diverse amongst all genotypes with lowest similarity value of 0.46. Ample genetic variation was found amongst all the collected genotypes using ISSR markers which can be utilized for breeding programs to develop new varieties.ThesisItem Open Access Studies on phenotypic variation and progeny evaluation of Moringa oleifera (Lam.)(CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-09) Redhu, Ishu; Kaushik, NareshThe current study was carried out at CCSHAU College of Agriculture, Bawal, during 2020-21 to study the phenotypic variation and progeny performance in Moringa oleifera. The experiment was conducted after following Complete Randomized Block design (CRD) with three replications. The observations were recorded for phenotypic variation i.e. Plant height (m), diameter at breast height (DBH) (cm), crown spread (m2), length of pod (cm), pod diameter (mm), pod weight (g), number of seeds per pod, 100 Seed weight (g), and other biochemical characters viz., moisture content (%), fat (%), crude protein content (%), crude fibre content (%), ash content (%), total sugar content (g/ 100g) in twenty-four genotypes collected from the states of Haryana and Rajasthan. The progeny performance of these genotypes was assessed in terms of germination percent (%), collar diameter (cm), number of leaves, shoot length (cm), root length (cm), total plant height (cm), Shoot Vigour Index (SVI), Root Vigour Index (RVI), fresh weight of seedlings (g), dry weight of seedlings (g). The genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation (GCV and PCV respectively), and heritability were also studied. Wide range of variability was observed in tree growth, Genotypes collected from Haryana state i.e. G-9 yields maximum plant height whereas G-3 outperformed in diameter at breast height (DBH) and crown spread. For pod parameters, G-11 found to be superior whereas P-15 and P-22 were superior at nursery stage. Similarly higher significant results were observed for moisture content, fat, crude protein, crude fibre, ash content (%), total sugar content (g/ 100g) in genotypes G-21, G-20, G-5, G-22, G-12 and G-11 respectively. Higher genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation were discovered for trends in crown spread, diameter at breast height (DBH), and pod weight, number of leaves, Shoot Vigour Index (SVI), shoot length, plant height, ash content and 100 seed weight. Excessive heritability as a percentage of mean was observed for crown spread, 100 seed weight, crude fiber, shoot length, plant height, and diameter at breast height (DBH), number of leaves, fat content, and crude protein.ThesisItem Open Access Effect of spacing on barley varieties under eucalypus (Eucalypus Tereticornis) plantation in salt affected soil(CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-07) Bhupender; Dalal, VirenderThe present investigation entitled “Effect of spacing on barley varieties under eucalyptus (Eucalyptus terticornis) plantation in salt affected soil” was carried out at Department of Forestry Research field, CCS HAU, Hisar lying in the semi-arid region of north-western India. The experiment was carried out to study the performance of seven barley varieties (BH 393, BH 902, BH 946, BH 885, BH 959, BH 75 and DWRB 92) under two spacings (4×2 m and 5×2 m) of about 2-year-old Eucalyptus terticornis (P23 clone) along with growth parameters of trees and physio-chemical properties of soil. The diameter at breast height (6.98 cm) and basal area (38.91 cm2) was recorded higher in 5×2 m spacing trees compared to 4×2 m spacing of Eucalyptus tereticornis, while plant height was recorded signigicantly higher (7.84 m) in 4×2 m tree spacing. Significantly higher growth parameters (Plant population, plant height and dry matter accumulation), physiological parameters (CGR, RGR, NAR, Leaf area and LAI), yield attributes and yield (no. of effective tillers/mrl, test wt., grain, straw, and biological yield) and NPK uptake were obtained under sole cropping followed by 5×2 m tree spacing and 4×2m tree spacing. However, significantly higher chlorophyll content was recorded under 4×2 m tree spacing followed by 5×2 m tree spacing and sole cropping in all varieties. Plant height was found maximum in BH 75 and BH 902. Dry matter accumulation was found maximum in BH 946 and BH 902. Significantly higher mean and interaction value of CGR, RGR leaf area, LAI was found to fluctuate in between BH 946 and BH 902 varieties and minimum was recorded in BH 885. Number of effective tillers were found maximum in BH 946 and DWRB 92 under 4×2 m, 5×2 m tree spacing and control. Under both agroforestry system BH 946 and BH 902 outyielded all other varieties. Barley variety BH-885 produced minimum yield among both the agroforestry system while, in control yield of BH 393 was found minimum. Test wt. was found maximum in DWRB 92 (52.10 g) and minimum was found in BH 393 (37.70 g). The soil pH and EC decreased more under closer spacing (4×2 m) of Eucalyptus tereticornis plantation over wider spacing (5×2 m) and control (sole barley). Highest improvement in soil physio-chemical was found in 4×2 m tree spacing followed by 5×2 m tree spacing and almost negligible improvement was found in control (sole cropping).ThesisItem Open Access Performance of wheat varieties under Eucalypts (Eucalyptus tereticornis) based agroforestry system(CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-08) Narender Kumar; Sirohi, ChhaviThe present investigation entitled “Performance of wheat varieties under Eucalypts (Eucalyptus tereticornis) based agroforestry system” was carried out at the research area of Department of Forestry, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during the Rabi season of 2019-20 to study the effect of eucalypts plantation spaced at 7 × 3 m on growth, physiology, yield attributes and yield of six wheat varieties (WH 1105, WH 711, DBW 88, HD 3086, HD 2967 and PBW 725. During the study period, the growth parameters of eucalypts plantation showed an increment of 0.7 m in height, 1.9 cm in girth and 0.2 m in crown spread. A significant increase in soil organic carbon, available N, P, K and DTPA extractable micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn) was observed at all soil depths (0-15, 15-30 and 30-45 cm) under eucalypts plantation than in control. The moisture content was observed comparatively lower in eucalypts based agroforestry system than control at all the soil depths. Moreover, the soil moisture content increased along with an increase in distance from the tree line. The variation of reduction in light available to understory crops was observed 30.82 to 49.38% during the study period. The temperature was observed slightly lesser under eucalypts plantation over control, but, the relative humidity was found higher during the crop growth period. The various growth, physiological and yield attributing parameters of different wheat varieties under study were observed significantly higher in sole wheat crop (devoid of trees) than under eucalypts plantation except chlorophyll content, relative water content, relative stress injury, canopy temperature depression and protein content. Wheat variety HD 3086 exhibited maximum plant population/m2, number of effective tillers/m2 and dry matter accumulation (g/m2) eucalypts based agroforestry system. The yield of different wheat varieties grown under eucalypts plantation were reduced significantly. The maximum reduction per cent (39.02) in grain yield was observed in WH 1105 followed by DBW 88 (32.00 %), PBW 725 (30.95 %), WH 711 and HD 3086 (28.48 %) and it was minimum in HD 2967 (23.98 %). Under eucalypts based agroforestry system, variety WH 1105 was shown to be highly susceptible to shade and exhibited inferior growth, yield attributing traits, and yield.ThesisItem Open Access Performance of barley varieties under Populus deltoides based agroforestry system(CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-08) Ashish Kumar; Ahlawat, K.S.The present investigation entitled “Performance of different barley varieties under Populus deltoides based agroforestry system” was carried out at the research area of Department of Forestry, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during 2019-20. The performance of five barley varieties (BH 946, BH 959, BH 393, BH 885 and BH 902) grown under poplar plantation and as sole crop were examined to ascertain the effect of environment on growth, physiology, yield attributes and yield. The various growth, physiological and yield attributing parameters of different barley varieties were observed significantly higher in sole barely crop (devoid of trees) than under poplar plantation except chlorophyll content, relative water content, relative stress injury, canopy temperature depression. The plant population/m2 , number of effective tillers/m2 and test weight of variety BH 885 was maximum, however yield of BH 885 was lesser than other barley varieties (BH 946, BH 393 and BH 902). A significant reduction was observed in yield of different barley varieties under poplar plantation. The maximum reduction of 23.39 % was observed in variety BH 959 followed by BH 885 (21.34 %), BH 902 (18.26 %), BH 393 (16.33 %), and it was minimum in variety BH 946 (15.19 %). The B:C ratio was maximum in BH 946 (1.22) followed by BH 393 (1.12), BH 902 (1.11), BH 885 (0.96) and minimum in BH 959 (0.89) under poplar plantation. Soil pH and EC were decreased more significantly under poplar plantation than sole barley crop. A significant increase in soil organic carbon, available N, P, K and DTPA extractable micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Mn and Fe) was observed at all depths (0-15, 15- 30 and 30-45 cm) under poplar plantation than sole crop. The total N, P K and micronutrients uptake was observed maximum in variety BH 946 and minimum in BH 959. The moisture content was observed higher under poplar plantation than sole crop at all the soil depths. Furthermore, the soil moisture content increased along with an increase in distance from the tree line. The average per cent reduction in light available to understory crops was maximum in November (60.22%) and minimum in February (35.62%). The temperature was observed slightly lesser under poplar plantation than open environment (devoid of trees), however a reverse pattern was observed in case of relative humidity.
