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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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    Usage of information and communication technologies by extension personnel at KVKs in Haryana
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-05) Jyoti; Dahiya, Manju
    Information and communication technology in agriculture (ICT in agriculture), also known as e-agriculture, is developing and applying innovative ways to use ICTs in the rural domain, with a primary focus on agriculture. Farmers are sometimes hesitant to adopt new technologies because they fear losing their traditional methods of cultivation. Convincing them should be the first step in encouraging rural ICT use. The socio-demographic profile of extension personnel from all the KVKs of Haryana state reveled that majority of the respondents (56.2%) fall into the age group of 29-40 years, were males (75.0%), Subject Matter Specialists (78.7%), had a service experience of 1-5 years (37.5%), majority of the respondents were PhD with NET (97.5%) and were from the discipline of agronomy (25.0%). Cent per cent of extension personnel had availability and accessibility to ICT with them. Majority of the respondents (90.0%) had basic purpose of gaining/updating knowledge and printing/ publication (printed online), majority of the respondents utilized ICT for gaining information on nursery management with (WMS-2.63), (56.2%) utilized 1-2 GB internet per day where 31.2 percent had the extent of usage for 2-4 hours, regarding media exposure, majority of respondents (95.0%) had exposure of package of practices. Index showed that 81.8% of the extension personnel had knowledge regarding information communication technology. Majority (76.5%) of respondents from the discipline economics were using ICT (rank-I) for dissemination of knowledge followed by soil science (71.0 %) with (rank- II). Majority of the respondents found e-mausamhau krishi seva most supportive platform with (Garret score 88.97) for weather information. ―Economic constraints‖ with composite index- 82.96 (rank- I) followed by ―infrastructural and technical‖ constraints with composite index – 82.70 (rank – II) were the major constraints faced by extension personnel. It was found that the age, gender, hours of power supply of the respondents had significant correlation with acquisition of knowledge. For dissemination of knowledge also the age, gender, post held, service experience, hours of power supply of the respondents had significant correlation with solving problems (r= 0.247), demonstrating new technology (r= 0.223), imparting training (r= 0.235), giving advice to farmers (r= 0.224), preparing media (r = 0.2.18) and contacting farmers (r= 0.211). It was suggested by cent per cent of the extension personnel that there should be establishment and strengthening of ICT center, liason and access with agricultural research centers through ICT followed by access to e-external sources 97.5 percent and at village level information kiosk should be developed 8.7 percent.
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    Effect of vitamin C on growth performance and haematological parameters of Catla catla Hamilton, 1822
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2023-05-25) Jyoti; Dahiya, Tejpal
    This study investigated the effects of different doses of vitamin C on the growth, survival, and haematological parameters of C. catla over a period of 60 days. Three different concentrations of vitamin C (500 mg/kg, 1000 mg/kg, and 1500 mg/kg) were supplemented with basal feed in three treatment groups (T1, T2, and T3) while the control group received basal feed without vitamin C supplementation. Catla fry and fingerlings were used as the experimental animals. Fortnightly measurements of growth parameters revealed that the maximum growth was observed in the T2 group, which received vitamin C at a concentration of 1000 mg/kg, while the control group exhibited the lowest growth when fed with only basal feed. Treatment T2 also showed the highest weight gain in both fry and fingerlings. The specific growth rate was higher in T2 compared to other groups. Additionally, T2 demonstrated the best feed conversion ratio and feed conversion efficiency on the 60th day. The survivability percentage was highest in T2, indicating improved survival rates compared to the control group. Furthermore, T2 showed the greatest percentage increase in length for both fry and fingerlings. Haematological parameters of the T2 group were found to be superior to other treatments and the control group, suggesting that vitamin C supplementation acted as an immunostimulant. Parameters such as haemoglobin, RBC count, WBC count, and PCV were significantly higher in the T2 group compared to the control group. Conversely, mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular haemoglobin were lower in the T2 group compared to the control group.
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    Emotional Intelligence and Personality Development of Urban Adolescents
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2020-08) Jyoti; Chandra Kala Singh
    Adolescence is a period of transition between playful childhood and responsible adulthood. It is a stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood. Personality is an interesting and complex phenomenon; it expresses itself differently and underlies the differences among humans. Emotional intelligence is the ability of an individual to express emotions appropriately and the role of emotions is very crucial in individual‟s lives because they get to know the perception of themselves and others through emotions. This research examines assessment of emotional intelligence, personality and home environment. The study was conducted in city area of Jind and Bhiwani district of Haryana state. From district sample constituted of randomly selected 240 adolescents of 14-16 years. . Self prepared questionnaire was used to delineate personal and socio-economic variables. Emotional intelligence was assessed by Emotional intelligence scale (EIS) of Hyde et al. (2002); personality was assessed by Big Five Inventory by John and Srivastava (1999) and family environment was assessed using Family environment scale (FES) by Bhatia and Chadha (1993). Association revealed that family environment is strong predictors of emotional intelligence and mother‟s occupation, parental education and gender associates with personality during adolescents. Comparison revealed that Jind district, adolescents of 15-16 years and male adolescents were found better in emotional intelligence and personality than Bhiwani district, adolescents of 14-15 years and female adolescents respectively. Personality and emotional intelligence of adolescents was significantly correlated.
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    Studies on resource partitioning by honey bees and nectar secretion rhythms in different Brassica spp
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-02) Jyoti; Yadav, Sunita
    The present study was carried out on eleven genotypes/varieties belonging to eight Brassica spp. at Research Area of Oilseeds Section, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during 2019-20. The flowering phenology of various rapeseed-mustard genotypes/varieties showed that flowering initiation and cessation was earliest on TH 68 (32.67 and 81.67 DAS) while total flowering period was highest on RH 725 (53.00 DAS). The flower morphological parameters i.e. flower length, flower breadth, corolla and calyx length of different genotypes varied from 1.41 to 1.74 cm, 1.42 to 2.23 cm, 0.76 to 1.14 cm, 0.49 to 1.06 cm respectively and flower color was bright yellow in all genotypes/varieties. Eighteen bee species belonging to twelve families of five orders (Hymenoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, Hemiptera and Coleoptera) were recorded. The Apis spp. were most abundant on variety TH 68 (16.77 bees/m2/10 min). The mean densities of A. mellifera was maximum (15.50 bees/m2/10 min) followed by A. cerana (12.90 bees/m2/10 min), A. dorsata (12.25 bees/m2/10 min) and A. florea (9.37 bees/m2/10 min). The foraging rate of Apis spp. was highest on HNS 0901 (15.16 flowers/min). The mean foraging rate of A. cerana was maximum (18.06 flowers/min) followed by A. dorsata (16.65 flowers/min), A. mellifera (16.66 flowers/min) and A. florea (6.57 flowers/min). The comparative mean time spent per flower was highest on variety T-27 (3.52flowers/sec). The mean foraging speed of A. florea was maximum (6.38 flowers/sec) followed by A. dorsata (2.39 flowers/sec), A. mellifera (1.94 flowers/sec) and A. cerana (1.83 flowers/sec). Highest mean percentage of nectar, pollen and both nectar plus pollen gatherers were observed at 2nd fortnight of December i.e. 37.67, 24.84 and 43.08 per cent respectively. Top workers were highest in case of A. dorsata (97.33%) followed by A. mellifera (90.33%) A.cerana (90.00%) and A. florea (66.33%) and the highest percentage of side workers was observed in A. florea (43.33%) followed by A. mellifera (21.00%), A. cerana (21.33%) and A. dorsata (4.33%). The maximum DNS was produced by the flowers of HC-212 and T-27 (1.50 and 1.49 mg/flower) and also amount of energy produced by nectar was highest in HC-212 and T-27 (25.11 and 24.92 joules energy). Abundance of all four honey bee species showed positive non-significant correlation with maximum and minimum temperature. Relative humidity was significantly positive correlated with the abundance of. A. mellifera, A. cerana, A. dorsata but showed non-significant positive correlation in case of A. florea at morning and analysis of relative humidity resulted significant positive correlation with the all bees at the evening. Wind speed showed significant positive correlation with all Apis spp. and sunshine hours were non-significantly correlated.
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    In vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of mustard extracts
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-09) Jyoti; Nisha Kumari
    Mustard is the third most important oilseed crop after oil palm and soybean. Although mustard is widely used as edible oil and condiment, the residue left after oil extraction is popularly used as livestock and poultry feed with excellent protein quality. However, the information regarding antioxidative and antimicrobial potential of mustard seed meal is still scanty. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to extract the polyphenols from brown and yellow mustard seed meal with different solvents i.e 80% methanol, 80% ethanol, 80% acetone and 80% isopropanol. Each extract was analysed for antioxidant potential using DPPH and ABTS scavenging activity, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, total antioxidant activity, iron chelating activity and β-Carotene content. The 80% acetone extracted maximum polyphenols followed by 80% ethanol, 80% methanol and 80% isopropanol. Brown mustard exhibited a higher amount of polyphenols as compared to yellow mustard. Yellow mustard exhibited higher antioxidant potential in terms of DPPH and ABTS scavenging activity, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power, iron chelating activity and β-Carotene content. Correlation analysis indicated a negative association between total phenolic content and DPPH, ABTS and FRAP. Antimicrobial potential was evaluated against two gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Xanthomonas campesteris), two gram positive (Bacillus cereus and Lactobacillus plantarum) bacteria and three fungi (Fusarium oxysporum, Macrophomina phaseolina and Candida albicans). Yellow mustard exhibited higher antibacterial activity while brown mustard had higher antifungal activity. Both the mustard seed meal extracts were ineffective against probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum. Gallic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid and sinapic acid were identified in mustard seed meal by HPLC analysis.
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    Menstrual distress and impact on academic performance among adolescent girl
    (CCSHAU, Hisar, 2021-07) Jyoti; Yadav, Poonam
    Adolescent girls‟ education is of critical importance for their future progress as citizens and their success in later life. The purpose of this study was to better understand the challenges girls face due to menstruation in the form of menstrual distress and its impact on academic performance and present recommendations to create a supportive school and home environment for adolescent girls in Haryana State. The study was conducted on 240 adolescent girls in the age group of 10-14years and 15-19 years belonging to rural and urban areas of Hisar district. Self-developed schedules were used to delineate personal, socio-personal variables and facilities at home and school in terms of MHM. Menstrual distress of adolescent girls was assessed by using Comprehensive Menstrual Distress Scale by Jain et al. 2017. Dependent variable for the present study was academic performance and measured by self –developed interview schedule. Frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation, „Z‟ test, ANOVA and chi-square tests were used to analyse the data as per objectives. The study found that one-fourth of girls were exposed to high physical and socially imposed impurity and restriction distress, whereas, 17.5 % and 16.3% adolescent girls were highly distressed on aspects of psychological and positivity of womanhood respectively. Rural girls were more distressed than urban counterparts. Regarding facilities at school in terms of MHM, girls reported lack of proper disposal system for sanitary materials and lack of availability of changing rooms. Nearly half of respondents reported lack of open discussion from family on MHM issues. School facilities and home facilities were associated with menstrual distress. A significant difference in menstrual distress was observed among early and late adolescent girls. Girls attaining early menarche and having irregular periods were more distressed. Literate mothers, working mothers, size of family and father occupation were associated factors of low menstrual distress in this study. Present research has found that a substantial portion of girls‟ menstrual distress level impacting academic performance particularly in terms of school absenteeism seen among 57.1percent girls. The menstrual distress symptoms were significantly interfering with adolescent‟s classroom, examination, assignment extracurricular activities and relationship performance.
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    Study on Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Rural Adolescent Girls in Hisar district
    (CCSHAU, 2019) Jyoti; Dahiya, Manju
    Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period in their life cycle that requires specific and special attention. This period is marked with the onset of menarche. Menstruation is a phenomenon unique to all females. This study was undertaken with the aims to assess the knowledge of adolescent‘s girls living in rural area regarding menstruation and also to study their misconception and experience and menstrual hygienic practice regarding menstruation. The present study was conducted in Hisar district of Haryana state. From Hisar district block II was selected randomly and from block II two villages viz. Gawar and Burak were selected randomly. 50 females from each villages were selected randomly. Thus, making a total of 100 respondents. A set of independent variables and dependent variables were selected for the study. In this study majority of the respondents respondents attained the menarche between 13-16 years, in class VIII followed by IX with mothers‘ as a home-maker, elder sibling as a sister, both of them helped the respondents to become more aware about the menarche as both were the major source of information for them. From the findings of the present study, it can be observed that the adolescent girls had proper awareness about menstruation before menarche (75.0%) and duration of menstruation (87.0%). Regarding experience of respondents about menstruation it was found majority knew about so many aspects of menstruation but some misconceptions still exist in the respondents and instead of thinking menstruation as normal process in adolescent girls, they thought (67.0%) it as an impure blood getting released from the body. Majority of the respondents (44.0%) felt upset during their first menstruation and had (60.0%) negative reaction in general. Majority of the respondent faced the problem of (70.0%) stomach pain, (67.0%) backache, (47.0%) irritation and (38.0%) breast soreness before the menstruation, fear (93.0%), lose confidence(88.0%), lazyness (63.0%), and irritation (47.0%) during the menstruation and cent per cent of the respondents felt increased confidence , activeness and good sleep post menstrual feelings. Majority of the respondents were following good menstrual hygienic practices. Use of absorbent was found to be significantly associated with age (χ2 = 16.11*), education (χ2 = 32.625**) and fathers‘ occupation (χ2 = 13.9218*). Age (χ2 = 12.042*), education (χ2 = 20.784*) was significantly associated with reaction about menstruation of the respondents. It was found that age (χ2 = 19.159*), education (χ2 = 21.78*) and caste (χ2 = 29.751**) was significantly associated with awareness about menarche before its onset. Age education of the respondents and education of mother was positively coorelated with menstrual hygienic practices. It can be concluded that the proper menstrual hygiene and correct perception can protect the women from suffering.
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    Selection and characterization of cadmium tolerant cells in solanum melongena L. var. H-7
    (College of Agriculture Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Hisar, 1993) Jyoti; Babber, S
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    Carbohydrate metabolism in developing seeds of Brassica campestris L.
    (College of Basic Sciences and Humanities Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Hisar, 1999) Jyoti; Singh, Randhir