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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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  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Biochemical changes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under the influence of salicylic acid
    (CCSHAU, 2017) Naresh Kumar; Singal, H.R.
    The present investigation was aimed to study the effect of exogenous application of salicylic acid on two tomato varieties Hisar Arun (Short shelf life) and BSS-488 (Long shelf life). Tomato fruits of both varieties were harvested at mature green and turning stage and treated with the salicylic acid at different concentrations (0.5 mM, 0.75 mM, 1.0 mM, 1.25 mM and 1.5 mM). The fruit sample was analysed for various morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters at every 3rd day after salicylic acid treatment. The molecular parameters were analysed only at optimized concentration of salicylic acid (i.e. 0.75 mM) afterwards. The morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters like PLW, TSS, color change, lycopene, β-carotene, PG and cellulase increased progressively while the parameters like cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and pectin decreased gradually throughout the storage period which leads to the ripening of tomato. The exogenous application of salicylic acid mainly at concentrations 0.75 mM improved the shelf life of tomato by delaying the change in the above mentioned morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters. Moreover, during ripening the parameters such as total sugars, reducing sugars, non-reducing sugars, ascorbic acid, ethylene, PPO and PME activity increased initially and declined thereafter with advanced ripening in control as well as in all treated fruits. However, the treated fruits at SA concentration 0.75 and 1.0 mM expressed the delay in the initial increase in above parameters. Similarly, the expression of ripening related genes (ACS and ACO) of tomatoes of both varieties at both maturation stages increased initially and decreased thereafter which is delayed by the exogenous application of salicylic acid. In addition, the quantitative analysis (via PD Quest) of 2-DE gels of tomato proteins demonstrated the overlapping gel coordinates between control and treated fruits. But the treated fruits expressed the differentially expressed protein spots that showed >1.5 fold expression change as compared to control. So it can be concluded that the treatment at 0.75 mM concentration of salicylic acid was most effective in enhancement of shelf life of tomato fruits.
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    Study on dehydration of ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Naresh Kumar; Siddiqui, Saleem
    The present investigation was undertaken to standardize various pretreatments for dehydration of ber fruits. Fresh ripe fruits at yellow green stage were subjected to different pretreatments viz., water blanching (7 min), blanching in 0.5 % KMS solution (5 min), blanching in KMS solution (5 min) + slow freezing, NaOH blanching (5 min) and then washing with 0.5 % citric acid solution, microwave blanching and osmo-dehydration. Pretreated samples were dehydrated at 65ºC in a cabinet dryer. Dehydrated fruits were evaluated for sensory score and physico-chemical characteristics. Pretreatment KMS + slow freezing recorded better retention of ascorbic acid followed by osmo-dehydration. Nonenzymatic browning was minimum in fruits given KMS + slow freezing followed by osmo-dehydrated fruits. Rehydration ratio was not significantly affected by various pretreatments. Drying rate was faster in first six hours and then slowed down. It was maximum in fruits given NaOH + citric acid pretreatment followed by osmo-dehydrated and water blanched fruits. Dehydrated fruits having 20 % moisture content received maximum organoleptic scores. However 15 % moisture fruits, though showing a little lower organoleptic score, may show better shelf life as compared to 20 % moisture fruits. Organoleptic score was improved by all the pretreatments. Maximum scores were observed for osmo-dehydrated and KMS + slow freezed fruits.
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    Appraisal Of Existing Agroforestry Systems In Sub-Tropical Region Of Himachal Pradesh
    (Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University;Hisar, 2004) Naresh Kumar; Nayital, R. K.
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    Molecular Mapping Of Fusarium Wilt In Pigeonpea (Cajanus Cajan. L Millsp.)
    (Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University; Hisar, 2010) Naresh Kumar; Singh, Dhiraj
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    A study on radiation and thermal use efficiency in barley genotypes (Hordeum vulgare L.) under two row orientations
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Naresh Kumar; Ram Niwas
    An experiment entitled to study the “A study on radiation and thermal use efficiency in barley genotypes (Hordeum vulgare L) under two row orientations” was conducted at the research station of Department of Agricultural Meteorology, CCS HAU, Hisar during 2004-05. Four barley varieties were sown under two row orientations i.e. north-south and east-west. Radiation and thermal use efficiency by was maximum in barley cultivar BH 393 followed by BH 338, BH 75 and DWR 28. Among the row orientations, barley crop sown in north-south direction shown the maximum radiation and thermal use efficiency as compared to east-west direction. Intercepted photoynhetically active radiation increase with crop growth and was maximum in cultivar BH 393 as compared to other cultivars, among row orientations, crop sown in north south direction shown maximum intercepted photoysnethically radiation as compared to east-west direction sown crop at all the phenophases. Grain number per spike, test weight and seed yield per plant was found to be more in barley cultivars BH 393 as compared to other cultivars. Among row orientations number of grains and seed yield per plant was higher in north-south direction sown crop. Biological yield, grain yield and harvest index was higher in cultivar BH 393 as compared to others and in row orientation, north south direction sown crop shown maximum biological yield, grain yield and harvest index as compared to east-west direction sown crop. A direct linear response was observed between crop parameters
  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    A study on radiation and thermal use efficiency in barley genotypes (Hordeum vulgare L.) under two row orientations
    (CCSHAU, 2005) Naresh Kumar; Ram Niwas
    An experiment entitled to study the “A study on radiation and thermal use efficiency in barley genotypes (Hordeum vulgare L) under two row orientations” was conducted at the research station of Department of Agricultural Meteorology, CCS HAU, Hisar during 2004-05. Four barley varieties were sown under two row orientations i.e. north-south and east-west. Radiation and thermal use efficiency by was maximum in barley cultivar BH 393 followed by BH 338, BH 75 and DWR 28. Among the row orientations, barley crop sown in north-south direction shown the maximum radiation and thermal use efficiency as compared to east-west direction. Intercepted photoynhetically active radiation increase with crop growth and was maximum in cultivar BH 393 as compared to other cultivars, among row orientations, crop sown in north south direction shown maximum intercepted photoysnethically radiation as compared to east-west direction sown crop at all the phenophases. Grain number per spike, test weight and seed yield per plant was found to be more in barley cultivars BH 393 as compared to other cultivars. Among row orientations number of grains and seed yield per plant was higher in north-south direction sown crop. Biological yield, grain yield and harvest index was higher in cultivar BH 393 as compared to others and in row orientation, north south direction sown crop shown maximum biological yield, grain yield and harvest index as compared to east-west direction sown crop. A direct linear response was observed between crop parameters (LAI, dry biomass yield) with agrometerological indices (IPAR, HU, TIR, PTU, RUE, HUE)
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    Weed management in transplanted rice
    (CCSHAU, 2009) Naresh Kumar; Nandal, D.P.
    The present investigation was carried out at the Students’ Farm of College of Agriculture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Kaul (Kaithal) during Kharif 2008. The main objective was to find out the best herbicide, which control the weeds significantly and help in crop growth. The experiment consisted of fifteen treatments viz., two doses of post-emergence herbicides, bispyribac sodium (25 and 30 g/ha) and azimsulfuron (30 and 40 g/ha) with two timings of their application (20 and 25 DAT) and one dose of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl 56.25 g/ha (25 DAT). Four pre-emergence herbicides pretilachlor 750 g/ha, butachlor 1500 g/ha, oxadiargyl 100 g/ha, pyrazosulfuron 20 g/ha along with weedy and weed free checks and were laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The experimental field was dominated by grassy, broad leaf weeds and sedges viz. Echinochloa colona, Echinochloa crusgalli, Ammania baccifera, Ludwigia parviflora, Lindernia spp., Marsilea quadrifolia, Cyperus iria and Cyperus difformis. The weed dry weight and density were significantly lowest in pretilachlor treatment. The growth parameter plant height, tillers/m2 and crop dry matter accumulation/m2 were statistically higher in pretilachlor treatment. Grain and straw yield was also significantly higher in pretilachlor treatment. Among the new post-emergence herbicides bispyribac sodium 25 & 30 g/ha (20 DAT) was found excellent herbicide. Bispyribac sodium 25 & 30 g/ha (20 DAT) were statistically at par to weed free treatment to control the grassy weeds and sedges. Azimsulfuron 30 & 40 g/ha (20 DAT) were statistically at par to weed free treatment in controlling broad leaf weeds. Butachlor 1500 g/ha and pyrazosulfuron 20 g/ha (3 DAT) were significantly at par to weed free treatment to control all types of weeds. Gain and straw yield of pretilachlor, butachlor, bispyribac sodium (25 and 30 g/ha applied at 20 DAT) and pyrazosulfuron were statistically at par to weed free treatment.
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    An economic analysis of farm mechanisation in Sirsa district of Haryana
    (CCSHAU, 2014) Naresh Kumar; Kuldeep Kumar
    The present study was carried out in Sirsa district of Haryana with the objectives of examining the intensity, impact of farm mechanization on productivity, income and employment and breakeven point of tractor use. Baragudha and Odhan blocks were selected purposely. From each selected block three villages (Rori, Suratia and Baragudha from Baragudha and Gadrana, Odhan and Deshumalkana from Odhan block) were selected purposely and further 20 farmers from each village were selected to comprise a sample size of 120 farmers randomly. Secondary data were collected from the Statistical Abstraction of Haryana and office of Deputy Director of Agriculture, Sirsa. The primary data were framed in tabular format based cumulative size of the land holding data collected from personal interview of the farmers for rabi and kharif crops including the information regarding own and custom hiring mechanization of the farmers farm. Intensity of tractors was highest in Odhan block followed by Baragudha block and highest tubewell intensity was found in Sirsa block where only 5.24 ha of land was served by one tubewell followed by Odhan block (6.10 ha per tubewell). The intensity of threshers was found maximum in Baragudha block i.e. 3.48 ha of land served by one thresher followed by Sirsa block i.e. 4.49 ha per thresher. The highest numbers of tractors and threshers were found in block Baragurdha i.e. 3972 tractors and 14001 (35 per cent of total threshers of total threshers 39598). The tractors, tubewells and threshers per thousand hectare cultivated area were found maximum in Odha, Sirsa and Baragudha block, respectively. The average yield of paddy 46.58 and 44.17 q/ha, 24.58 and 22.50 q/ha for cotton, 13.42 and 10.50 q/ha for guar, 54.17 and 49.42 q/ha for wheat and 17.83 and 14.58 q/ha in mustard was obtained on own and custom hiring mechanized farms. The total cost of cultivation in paddy (`81479/- per ha), cotton (`53299/- per ha) and mustard (`44242/- per ha) were found highest in own mechanized farms as compared to custom hiring mechanized farms while it was highest for guar (`39029/- per ha) and wheat (`59677/- per ha) under custom hiring mechanized farm. Overall the net returns were higher in paddy (`6292/- per ha), cotton (`54425/- per ha), guar (`26283/- per ha), wheat (`25671/- per ha) and mustard (`18364/- per ha) on own mechanized farms than custom hiring mechanized farms. Average human labour employment in own mechanized farm and custom hiring mechanized farms was 143.34man days/ha, 137.34 man days/ha respectively. The total family labour employed on owned mechanized farms were calculated as 153.02 man days/ha as compared to 150.03 man days/ha on custom hiring farms in small farmer category. Similar pattern was observed in medium and large farmer category i.e. 142 and 134 and 135 and 128 man days/ha on own and custom hiring mechanized farms, respectively. The average annual use of tractors was found 617.53 hours. Operation cost of less than and equal to 25 H.P, 30-35 H.P. and more than 35H.P. tractor were found `199800.70, `229889.30, `266783.60 respectively. The breakeven annual use of less than and equal to 25 H.P., 30-35 H.P. and more than 35 H.P. tractors were found 550, 468.17 and 557.17 hours in a year, respectively.