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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 Evaluation and characterization in marigold(CCSHAU, 2013) Choudhary, Mahesh; Beniwal, B.S.The present experiment was conducted at Experimental Orchard of the Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during winter seasons of 2011-12 and 2012- 13 on thirty genotypes of both African and French marigold to estimate the genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance and varietal characterization. The observations were recorded on growth, flowering and yield parameters. The analysis of variance revealed that the mean sum of squares due to genotypes were highly significant for all the characters studied, indicating a wide range of variability in the material investigated. The highest flower yield was observed in genotype Hisar Jaffri-2 followed by MGH-09-271 and MGH-09-276, while it was lowest in Hisar Beauty. The high GCV and PCV values were observed for fresh and dry weight of plant, number of secondary branches per plant, number of buds per plant and number of flowers per plant. Heritability in broad sense and genetic advance as per cent mean were higher for fresh weight of plant, dry weight of plant, number of flowers per plant, number of buds per plant and number of secondary branches per plant. Association analysis revealed high significant positive correlation of flower yield per plant with number of secondary branches per plant, number of buds per plant, number of flowers per plant, dry weight of plant, fresh weight of plant, fresh weight of flower, dry weight of flower, plant spread, flower diameter, stem diameter, duration of flowering and days taken to first flower opening, indicating selection of these characters for crop improvement and breeding strategies. Path analysis depicted that number of flowers per plant had the highest direct and positive effect on flower yield per plant, closely followed by fresh weight of flower, flower diameter, dry weight of flower and dry weight of plant. Based on D2 values, all the thirty genotypes were grouped into six clusters in both the years, i.e., 2011-12 and 2012-13, indicating the presence of considerable amount of genetic diversity among the genotypes under study. On the basis of morphological characters, the marigold genotypes were characterized and categorized effectively. The plant growth habit, branching habit, leaflet shape, leaf colour, stalk shape, disc floret, floret colour, etc., were the key characters, therefore, can be used as morphological descriptors for the varietal identification in marigold.ThesisItem Open Access Response of biofertilizers on growth, flowering and yield of chrysanthemum(CCSHAU, 2013) Anop Kumari; Goyal, R.K.The present investigation entitled “Response of biofertilizers on growth, flowering and yield of chrysanthemum” was conducted in the screen house of the Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during the year 2011-12 and 2012-13. The investigation composed of three experiments viz., (i) response of biofertilizers in combination with nitrogen on growth and flowering of chrysanthemum (four levels of nitrogen, i.e., 0, 10, 20 and 30 g/m2 and two biofertilizers viz., Azotobacter and Azospirillum), (ii) response of biofertilizers in combination with phosphorous on growth and flowering of chrysanthemum (four levels of phosphorous, i.e., 0, 10, 15 and 20 g/m2 and two biofertilizers, i.e., PSB and mycorrhiza) and (iii) response of single and coinoculation of PGPR on growth and flowering of chrysanthemum (three strains of Bacillus viz., SYB101, SB155 and SB127 and three strains of Pseudomonas, i.e., WPS73, CPA152 and P20). All the possible combinations of nitrogen levels and biofertilizers were found to have significant influence on growth, flowering and yield parameters of chrysanthemum. The minimum number of days taken to first flowering, maximum flowering duration, flower size, number of flowers per plant, flower yield per plant and number of suckers per plant were recorded with nitrogen 20 g/m2 along with Azospirillum. An increase in nitrogen content was noted with increased application of nitrogen, whereas, phosphorus and potassium content of plant decreased. Phosphorus 15 g/m2 along with PSB was found most effective for reduced number of days taken for first flowering, longest flowering duration, maximum number of flowers per plant and flower yield per plant as well number of suckers per plant. Nitrogen and phosphorus content of plant increased significantly with increasing levels of phosphorous, and the maximum content was observed with phosphorous 20 g/m2. Different strains of Bacillus and Pseudomonas significantly influenced the observed parameters of chrysanthemum. The results indicate that Bacillus strain SB127 and Pseudomonas strain CPA152 were found potent in increasing all growth, flowering and yield parameters. The SB127 + CPA152, SB155 + CPA152 and SB127 + P20 combinations of Bacillus and Pseudomonas strains showed best results in chrysanthemum.ThesisItem Open Access Studies on storage of pulp and value added products of plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.)(CCSHAU, 2014) Singh, Satyavir; Sharma, R.K.The studies on storage of pulp and value added products of plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) were carried out during the year 2013-14 in Post-harvest Laboratory of the Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, to evaluate the quality and storability of pulp and its value added products to make the food industry viable and profitable by providing the regular supply of raw material in processed form round the year. The pulp was stored at different temperature for four months and was utilized for preparing jam and nectar at different intervals. The plum fruits were also osmo dried at 50 and 60°C after dipping the fruits in different sugar concentrations for 24 and 48 h and packed in vacuum and normal packaging. The pulp as well as products were evaluated for their physico-chemical and organoleptic properties during storage period. During storage of pulp, the ascorbic acid decreased with the increase in storage. The TSS, acidity, TSS to acid ratio and non-enzymatic browning remained unchanged. Among different storage temperature, the maximum TSS, sugars and acidity was observed at room temperature and ascorbic acid at frozen temperature. No microbial growth was observed in pulp up to 120th of storage. The maximum TSS to acid ratio and anthocyanin was observed in jam and nectar prepared from fresh pulp and two months stored pulp at frozen temperature and was most acceptable. However, jam and nectar prepared with pulp of other treatments were also acceptable up to 120th day of storage. The total soluble solids, TSS to acid ratio and sugars increased and acidity, anthocyanin content and total phenols decreased in jam and nectar during storage. The jam and nectar prepared from fresh and stored pulp were observed free from microbial infestation even up to 120th day of storage. Hence, these products can easily be further stored. The osmo-dried plums prepared by dipping in 60% sugar syrup for 48 h and dried at 50°C had maximum total sugars, anthocyanin, phenol contents, overall acceptability, and minimum acidity. Minimum time of dehydration was noticed when the fruits were dried at 60°C after dipping in sugar solution. However, the acceptability score of osmo-dried plums decreased with the increase in storage period but found acceptable even after four months of storage. The higher ascorbic acid, anthocyanin, phenols and acceptability were observed in osmo-dried plums packed in vacuum.ThesisItem Open Access Resource conservation studies in gladiolus(CCSHAU, 2013) Zehra Salma; Ahlawat, V. P.Resource conservation studies in gladiolus were carried out at Precision Farming Development Centre, Department of Horticulture and Biocontrol laboratory, Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during the years 2011-12 and 2012-13. The studies on the effect of different irrigation methods and mulching on growth, yield and quality of gladiolus revealed that raised bed with drip irrigation and mulching was found effective resulting in maximum growth and quality parameters, minimum weed intensity and conserving soil moisture throughout the growth period in gladiolus. The efficacy of biofertilizers for nutrient management revealed that application of Pseudomonas strain (WPS73) with 75% RDF followed by Azotobacter chroococcum (Mac27) with 75% RDF was beneficial for growth and quality of gladiolus. Incompatibility was observed in coinoculation of Azotobacter chroococcum (Mac27) and Pseudomonas strain (WPS73), which resulted in complete mortality of plants when applied in combination. The study on dynamics of biofertilizers in combating biotic stress revealed that four strains HWM13, HCS2 from Pseudomonas species and RSD8, NNY19 from Bacillus species showed antifungal activity under plate conditions. Rhizobacterial strain HCS2 of Pseudomonas species showed its positive effect in suppressing Fusarium wilt disease caused by fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. gladioli in gladiolus under pot conditions.ThesisItem Open Access Studies on micro-propagation, soilless media and plant geometry in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.)(CCSHAU, 2015) Sharma, Vikas Kumar; Godara, A. K.The experiment entitled “Studies on micro-propagation, soilless media and plant geometry in strawberry” was at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during 2013- 14 and 2014-15 to find out the suitable shoot proliferation and rooting media for in vitro propagation as well as suitable substrate, container, planting density, PVC pipe diameter and geometry to increase the growth, yield and quality in strawberry. The runner tips were cultured on MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of shooting (IAA, BAP and Kinetin) and rooting (IBA and NAA) hormones for direct regeneration. MS media supplemented with 0.5 µM IAA + 2.5 µM kinetin took minimum days for shoot proliferation (11.67 days) and produced maximum number of shoots per culture (12.67). Application of IBA (2 mg/ l) in MS media takes minimum days (7.33) for root initiation and ready for transplantation (20.33) with maximum number of shoots (18.67) showing root formation. Maximum number of roots/ explant (9.33) and length of roots (6.17 cm) was also recorded in MS + IBA (2 mg/l) followed by MS + IBA (1 mg/l) media. The rooted plants transferred in cocopeat + perlite + vermicompost (3:1:1) showed maximum transplanting success (94.33%) while minimum from S6 (63.00%). All combinations of soilless substrates significantly improved the growth, yield and quality in strawberry in comparison to the soil cultivation. The substrate combination S2 (3:1:1, cocopeat + perlite + vermicompost) was found superior among all treatments with respect to growth and yield, whereas better quality fruits was obtained from S 6 (4:1:2, cocopeat + perlite + vermicompost). The plants grown in PVC pots produced better gro wth, while the plants grown in earthen pots produced earliest flowering (78.97 days, 79.53 days), maximum yield (299.02 g and 325.79 g) per plant and better quality fruits during 2013-14 and 2014-15, respectively. Plants grown in the large size (25 cm × 25 cm) containers recorded higher growth and yield than small size containers, whereas, better quality fruits were obtained from small size (15 cm × 15 cm) containers. In all planting density, the plants grown at D3 (20 plants/ m 2 ) proved its superiority for growth and yield characteristics in strawberry, whereas, better quality fruits were observed at 24 plants/ m 2 (D4). The maximum crown diameter (15.33 mm and 17.08 mm) was observed from lowest planting density and the minimum crown diameter (12.79 mm and 13.26 mm) was recorded from D 5 (28 plants/ m 2 ) with A-shape growing system. The earliest flowering (81.40 days and 73.00 days) was observed at higher planting density. The plants grown in 90 mm PVC pipe produce maximum number of leaves (9.08 and 12.47), plant height (13.66 cm and 14.36 cm), plant spread (23.76 cm and 25.25 cm), crown diameter (14.72 mm and 15.99 mm), number of flowers (22.85 and 24.27), size of primary flower (34.50 mm and 35.10 mm), number of fruits (18.37 and 18.39), average fruit weight (13.57 g and 14.02 g) and yield per plant (250.16 g and 258.08 g), while earliest flowering (85.23 days and 85.67 days), highest TSS (7.97% and 7.72%), total sugar (6.56% and 6.38%), reducing sugars (5.44% and 5.27%) and acidic fruits (0.82% and 0.78%) were harvested from 75 mm PVC pipes during 2013-14 and 2014-15, respectively.ThesisItem Open Access Studies On Processing Of Aonla Beverages And Its Keeping Quality(Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University; Hisar, 2010) Lather, Rajesh; Sindhu, S.S.ThesisItem Open Access Micropropagation Studies In Guava Rootstocks(Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University; Hisar, 2011) Shashi Kala; Sharma, SuneelThesisItem Open Access Micropropagation And Molecular Characterization Using RAPD Markers In Prunus Sp.(Department Of Horticulture College Of Agriculture College Of Agriculture CCS Haryana Agricultural University : Hisar, 2010) Mir,Ullah.Hidayat.; Dahiya,D.S.ThesisItem Open Access Efficient And Cost Effective In Vitro Micro Propagation In Guava (Psidium Guajava L.)(Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, College Of Agriculture : Hisar, 2011) Kumar, Arun; Kumar, Surinder