Thumbnail Image

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.

Browse

2005 - 200942010 - 20183
Reset filters
Author: Anil Kumar × End date: 2018 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
Reset filters

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 7 of 7
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    Role of social media in dissemination of agricultural innovations in Haryana
    (CCSHAU, 2018) Anil Kumar; Malik, Joginder Singh
    Social media is very important tool in farming and growing at an explosive rate, with millions of people all over the world generating and sharing content on a scale barely imaginable a few years ago. Now social media is the main form of communication around the world. There is also need of timely site specific and rapid dissemination of agricultural information. . The study was conducted in two districts of Haryana state namely, Hisar and Sirsa, from each district two blocks were selected randomly, from each block two villages were selected and from each village, fifteen farmers were selected randomly. Thus, total one hundred twenty farmers were selected and interviewed with the help of well structured schedule. The interview schedule was divided into three parts i.e. awareness, adoption and constraint. Findings of the personal profile of the respondents revealed that majority of the farmers were of middle age group (31-50 years), educated up to higher secondary, belonged to nuclear family, performed farming and had land holing up to 5 acres. Result pertaining to awareness indicated that awareness about WhatsApp and Kisan SMS Portal was more than 70 % among the respondents. Results pertaining to adoption of social media to farmers revealed that most of the farmers preferred social media for entertainment and communicating purpose rather than agricultural information. No training and education about use of social media, low level of education, people were less trusted towards social media, language and cultural barriers were the main barriers faced by the respondents. The study exposed the ground reality of use of social media which could help the extension personnel to develop the models which can make social media user friendly in communicating and sharing agricultural information.
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    Chemical investigations of capparis decidua edgew fruits
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Anil Kumar; Dhindsa, Kuldip Singh
    Capparis decidua is one of the twenty six species of the genus Capparis. It is found under dry conditions. The genus is known for a large number of physiologically active constituents and edible quality of the fruit. The present work was aimed at isolating and identifying the various chemical components present in the fruit of Capparis decidua because the fruit of this plant has not been studied so far. In order to achieve the objective, the fruits of Capparis decidua were procured from village Dhamana, district Hisar. The fruits were crushed and the powered material was refluxed in methanol on a water bath. The methanol extract was concentrated at atmospheric pressure when a dark yellow viscous liquid was obtained. It was mixed with silica gel and subjected to column chromatography to isolate the compounds. Two new compounds namely 14-Hydroxytetradec-12-enylbutanoate and stigmastan-4-one were isolated. The isolated compounds were characterized on the basis of IR, 1H NMR and Mass spectral data.
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    “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.
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    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.
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    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.
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    Genetics of Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) resistance in advanced lines of cluster bean
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Anil Kumar; Kadian, S. P.
    The present study was conducted on segregating populations of two crosses viz. HG 563 (Resistant) X PNB (Susceptible) and HG 75 (Resistant) X PNB (Susceptible) grown during kharif 2010 to screen advanced F3 and F4 progenies for bacterial leaf blight resistance under artificial inoculated conditions, F2 populations for number of gene governing resistance and to perform diversity analysis in advance lines for resistance and yield components. Observations were recorded on plant height, number of branches per plant, number of pods per plant, seeds per pod, 100 seed weight, seed yield per plant, bacterial leaf blight disease incidence, days to 50 per cent flowering, days to maturity, crude protein content, gum content and total phenol. In F2 populations of both crosses, a ratio of 13 : 3 was observed which indicated the presence of epistatic (Inhibitory) interaction. Hierarchical cluster analysis indicated that Clusters I and III gave the best performance for yield and its components in cross HG 563 X PNB and clusters I, III and V were found better in cross HG 75 X PNB. In principal component analysis, first principal component explain 78.93 per cent and 78.47 per cent variability in crosses HG 563 X PNB and HG 75 X PNB, respectively. In cross HG 563 X PNB, variables exhibited high loading of different factors in such a manner that principal factor I and principal factor III could be designated as yield factor and disease factor, respectively. In another cross HG 75 X PNB, principal factor I and principal factor II could be designated as maturity factor and yield factor, respectively. Total phenolic content was increased as disease reaction increase in plants.
  • Thumbnail Image
    ThesisItemOpen Access
    Effect of cytoplasm and cytoplasmicnuclear interaction on downy mildew resistance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)
    (CCSHAU, 2014) Anil Kumar; Ramesh Kumar
    Forty eight hybrids and their parents of pearl millet were evaluated to study the effect of cytoplasm and cytoplasmic- nuclear interaction on downy mildew (S. graminicola) disease resistance. Genotype mean squares were highly significant for all the characters studied indicating high variability among genotypes. The non-significance of A×R vs. B×R hybrid comparisons for downy mildew incidence revealed that downy mildew is not affected by the cytoplasm. Higher/ equally good number of cytoplasmic effects for various characters in case of A4 and A5 CMS system lines revealed that these lines should be used extensively in breeding programme. The preponderance of magnitude of fixed effect variances due to sca revealed that non-additive gene effects governed the inheritance for almost all the characters except downy mildew. The studies on combining ability revealed that none of the parents– lines (sterile as well as maintainer) and tester proved to be good general combiner for all the characters. The line 4 (81B1) representing A1 system fertile cytoplasm (maintainer) combined favorably for grain yield, dry fodder yield and effective tillers. The tester G73-107 combined favourably for downy mildew resistance. The hybrid 3×11 (81A5×ERC) combined for grain yield and other important traits and also expressed significant positive sca with high per se performance. The same hybrid expressed significant positive heterosis for grain yield, effective tillers, panicle girth, harvest index and downy mildew resistance (negative heterosis) both at 30 days and 60 days. This cross combination 3×11 (81A5×ERC) needs further vigorous testing. The molecular analysis of parental lines by SSR markers (twenty six) exhibited monomorphic pattern for all lines indicating the genetic purity of lines. The study emphasizes on continued and sustained efforts on the cytoplasmic as well as genetic diversification of seed as well as pollen parents.