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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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    “Seed quality assessment in naturally aged seed of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)
    (CCSHAU, 2007) Anil Kumar; Tehlan, S.K.
    The present study was carried out on ten genotypes of coriander (DH-202, DH-205, DH-206, DH-208, DH-228, DH-234, DH-242, DH-266, Hisar Anand and Pant Haritma with the objectives to study the effect of natural ageing on seed quality parameters in coriander by various tests and parameters viz ; test weight, standard germination test, tetrazolium test, seedling length, seedling dry weight, electrical conductivity of seed leachates, speed of germination, vigour index-I, vigour index-II, dehydrogenase activity test and field emergence index and, to determine the association of various seed quality parameters with field emergence. The viability and vigour of seeds declined to varying degrees in different genotypes of coriander during xv ambient storage. Genotypes DH-208 and DH-266 were found most promising for various parameters of vigour and viability. Genotypes DH-205, DH-206, DH-208, DH-266, Hisar Anand and Pant Haritma retained standard germination above 60 % in the one year old seed lot. During natural ageing, the standard germination, seedling length, dry weight, vigour index-I and vigour-II, viability percentage and test weight decreased significantly and progressively with ageing period. The interaction among genotypes and ageing period was found significant for all the characters under study except standard germination test, vigour index II and tetrazolium test (seed viability). The test weight, standard germination test, vigour index-I, dehydrogenase activity test and tetrazolium test emerged as reliable predictors of field emergence index.
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    Economic analysis of marketing and consumption pattern of cut flowers in Gurgaon district (Haryana)
    (CCSHAU, 2007) Anil Kumar; Kuldeep Kumar
    Flowers symbolize beauty, purity, tranquility, honesty and divinity. Offering of flower is a sign of reverence. It is source of inspiration for poets, artists and lovers of all ages. Many romances are interwoven around flowers. Fascinating colours and fragrance of flowers have leads the children into the world of wonders and magic. Women find great pride in adoring flowers. Flowers not only have greats importance in worshipping, decoration, garlanding and place beautification but it also provides good returns to the growers. Therefore, the study on an economic analysis of marketing and consumption patterns of cut flowers in Gurgaon distt. (Haryana) was undertaken with following specific objectives such as (i) to examine the marketing and consumption pattern of cut flower, (ii) to estimate marketing costs and margins of cut flowers through different channels and (iii) to identify the constraints in production and marketing of cut flower. The data on cost of production were collected from the 60 selected farmers scattered in thirty villages of Gurgaon district. The data on marketing aspects were also collected from the farmers, commission agent, retailer and other engaged in cut flower marketing. Primary data were used for attaining the objectives of the study undertaken. The data collected on production and marketing of cut flowers were tabulated and analyzed for estimation of cost of production, marketing costs and margins. The study revealed that a net return comes out to be Rs. 296970 per acre in case of gladiolus followed by rose (stick) Rs. 265995, rose (loose) Rs. 172416, chrysanthemum Rs. 72461 and marigold Rs. 69306 per acre respectively. Further, the benefit cost ratios of 1:4.19 in case of marigold followed by chrysanthemum 1:4.21, gladiolus 1:2.85, rose (loose) 1:1.92 and rose (stick) 1:1.82 were observed. Thus, it may be concluded that cut flowers is a economically profitable proposition. While, comparing the results for both channels [Channel-I producer-commission agent/broker-retailer-consumer and channel-II – producer-consumer], it was explicit that the producers share in consumer’s rupee was observed more in channel-II because no marketing expenses were incurred by the producer and owing to absence of intermediaries. The consumption pattern of cut flowers indicated that maximum share of consumption of gladiolus goes for export i.e. 54.19 per cent followed by chrysanthemum 48.61 per cent, rose (loose) 40.10 per cent and rose (stick) 36.54 per cent respectively. In case of marigold, 35.25 per cent of total quantity consumed was used for garland purpose. Major problems faced by the cut flower growers in production and marketing were non-availability of subsidies on planting materials, lack of adequate canal irrigation facilities, lack of high yielding varieties, lack of processing facilities, lack of exporting agencies purchase from the formers, lack of organization among producers, lack of storage facility and lower price of produce. The study emphasized the need to develop the proper marketing and financing infrastructure and processing facilities before its cultivation is popularized on a large scale in the state.
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    Effect of Bio-vita on tomato production
    (CCSHAU, 2007) Anil Kumar; P. S. Partap
    The present investigation entitled “Effect of Bio-vita on Tomato Production” was carried out at Vegetable Research Farm CCS H.A.U., Hisar during 2004-05 to study the effect of fertilizers, Bio-vita granules and Bio-vita liquid spray levels on tomato CV. Hisar Arun (Sel-7). Data were recorded on flowering, fruit yield and quality characteristics. Earliest flowering and more number of flowers per cluster and fruits per truss were recorded in 75% of RDF+ application of Bio-vita granules @ 20kg/ha + one Bio-vita liquid sprays at early bloom stage of tomato plants. Fruit set was early under treatment 50% of RDF+ without Bio-vita granules + 1 Bio-vita liquid spray at first fruit set stage of tomato plants. Highest fruit set percentage (75.4%) was recorded under the treatment 75% of RDF+ without Bio-vita granules + two Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom and one at early bloom stages of tomato plants). The number of fruits per plant was maximum (36.2) in treatment 75% of RDF + application of Bio-vita granules @ 20kg/ha + three Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom, one at early bloom and one at first fruit set stages). Maximum number and weight of A-grade fruit was observed in treatment 100% RDF+ Bio-vita granules @ 20kg/ha + three Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom, one at early bloom and one at first fruit set stages), while number of B-grade fruit was obtained in 50% RDF+ Bio-vita granules @ 20kg/ha + one Bio-vita liquid spray at first fruit set stage. The maximum number and weight of C-grade fruit was recorded in 100 % RDF + Bio-vita granules @ 20kg/ha + two Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom and one at first fruit set stages). Average fruit weight was significantly influenced by Bio-vita granules and Bio-vita liquid spray levels. It was observed highest (53.5g) in treatment 100% RDF+ Bio-vita granules @ 20kg/ha + two Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom and one at early bloom stages). The application of Bio-vita granules and Bio-vita liquid spray significantly increased the fruit yield. Maximum fruit yield per plant (1.8 kg), per plot (108.6 kg) and per ha (434.4q) was recorded in treatment 75% RDF+ Bio-vita granules @ 20kg + three Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom, one at early bloom and one at first fruit set stages). Total soluble solids and acidity of fruits were not affected significantly by application of different treatments. Ascorbic acid was slightly influenced by application of Bio-vita, seaweed extract. It was found maximum (26.7) in treatment of 50% RDF+ no granules + three Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom, one at early bloom and one at first fruit set stages). The gross returns ranged from Rs.83520 to Rs.173760/ha. The benefit to cost ratio also varied from 0.54 to 2.15. The highest net returns of Rs.118487 was realized from the treatment 75% of RDF + application of Bio-vita granules @ 20kg/ha + three Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom, one at early bloom and one at first fruit set stages). It was followed closely by Rs.116053 from the treatment 50% of RDF+ without Bio-vita granules + 3 Bio-vita liquid sprays (one at pre-bloom, one at early bloom, and one at first fruit set stages). Similarly, there were five other important treatments for higher returns. It was concluded that for increasing tomato production the use of both formulations of Bio-vita as a source of nutrients, for stimulating the utilization of other plant nutrients to fullest extent, and saving on the cost of chemical fertilizers by reducing their requirement for the crop will prove a very helping venture for the farmers. The study needs further confirmation of these results at farmer fields on commercial lines.