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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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    Studies on combining ability and economic heterosis in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Manish Kumar; Nirania, K.S.
    The present study was undertaken to estimate economic heterosis with the objective of exploring possibilities of its commercial utilization and to study the combining ability effects. The material for the present investigation comprised of 70 upland cotton genotype viz., 52 hybrids developed on 4 female parents (testers) using 13 male parents (lines) in line x testers mating design along with their 17 parents (4 females and 13 males) and one standard check (Hybrid HHH-223).The experimental material was grown at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Cotton Research Station Sirsa, during Kharif 2010 in a randomized block design with three replications. Observations were recorded for nine characters namely, plant height, days to first flower, number of monopods, number of bolls, boll weight, ginning out turn, seed index, lint index and seed cotton yield per plant. The economic heterosis for all these characters was calculated over standard check HHH-223. Considerable amount of heterosis were recorded for seed cotton yield and other related characters under study. The hybrids H1226 x HS-1 and H1098 x DELTA SL exhibited heterosis of more than 65 per cent and hence warrant their further testing over locations for commercial utilization. The combining ability analysis revealed that both additive and non additive variances were present in the expression of all the characters with former playing major role for majority of the characters. In general, none of the male and female parents was found to posses high gca effects for all the characters under study. However, considering the economic importance of various characters DELCOT-517, F-1378, AUBURN NE-165, REX-66 and RS-875 among the males and H1226 among females may be used for future breeding programmes.
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    Study of agricultural credit advanced by lead Bank in Hisar district of Haryana
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Astha Rani; V. K. Singh
    This study aims to study the agricultural credit advanced by Lead bank in Hisar district. The study is carried out on the secondary data obtained from Lead bank (Punjab national bank) of Hisar district for a period of years from 2004-2005 to 2010-11. The primary data was collected from branches with maximum credit advancement in urban and rural area and schedule was prepared to take data from farmers and bank officials. The results of the study reveals that there has been increasing trend in loan advanced and loan deposits for the period from 2004-05 to 2010- 2011. However, there has been increase in total agricultural advances and total priority sector lending for the same period but Percentage to total advances was decreasing. The negative growth rate of -5.42 per cent in overdues was observed for the period from 2004-05 to 2010-11 which indicates high recovery for the years. Pattern of borrowing, amount demanded and loan advanced by rural and urban branches of Lead bank during the year 2009-10 reveals a gap of total 2.7 per cent in loan demanded and loan advanced in crop loans while gap of 9 per cent is observed in farm machinery loan. Likewise in urban branch gap of 3.1 per cent is observed in loan demanded and loan advanced in crop loans while a gap of 3.2 per cent is in loan demanded and loan advanced for farm machinery. Further it is evident from the data that rural branch has recovery at 71.16 per cent and 87 per cent was observed in urban branch. Problems faced by farmers in obtaining loans is discussed at the last and appropriate suggestions are given for policy implications.
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    Adoption level of package of practices in kinnow orchards of Haryana
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Gora, Jagan Singh; Sultan Singh
    The present investigation entitled Adoption level of package of practices of kinnow orchards of Haryana , was carried out in the blocks of Hisar, Sirsa and Fatehabad districts during the year 2010- 11. A total number of 20 farmers were selected for purpose of investigation. An interview schedule was developed on the basis of recommended package of practices for kinnow production. The adoption score of the farmers ranged from 11 to 32 out of maximum score of 40. The mean adoption score was moderate (21.65). The adoption level of time of planting, planting distance, land preparation and training and pruning practices was comparatively high. Important practices like drip irrigation (40%), plant protection measures (45%), weed control (45%) and intercropping (45%) had very low adoption level. The maximum adoption gap was observed in planting of wind break , post harvest treatment and fruit packaging. The fruit yield and quality were maximum with higher adoption levels . The nutrient status in soil had positive but non significant effect with adoption of package of practices whereas in plant, the nutrient status was significant with adoption level. With higher adoption level of package of practices, the farmers were able to get maximum gross income, benefit and benefit cost ratio. The most serious constraint hampering the kinnow production was citrus decline.
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    Effect of micronutrients on biochemical constituents in clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) seedlings infected with Rhizoctonia species
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Wadhwa, Neha; Joshi, U.N.
    The present investigation had been done to study the effect of micronutrients (Zn, Cu and Mn) on biochemical constituents in clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) seedlings infected with Rhizoctonia species. The seedlings were grown under eleven different micronutrient treatments, in earthen pots, filled with inoculated soil. The inoculated soil was prepared by the pretreatment of soil with 250mg (wet weight) of Rhizoctonia inoculum. Similar set was maintained in uninoculated soil. Morphological parameters like fresh and dry weight of shoot and root, shoot and root length decreased with infection but increased with micronutrient treatments. Chlorophyll, non-structural carbohydrate and IVDMD content decreased in inoculated seedlings as compared to uninoculated one. Oxidative enzymatic activities (PPO, POX, PAL and TAL), crude protein content, phenolic content and structural carbohydrates (ADF, Cellulose, Lignin and Silica) increased in inoculated seedlings and this increase was further heightened by micronutrient treatments, to counteract the fungal invasion. On the basis of present study, it was concluded that Zn2+ 20ppm
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    Effect of micronutrients on biochemical constituents in clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) seedlings infected with Rhizoctonia species
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Wadhwa, Neha; Joshi, U.N.
    The present investigation had been done to study the effect of micronutrients (Zn, Cu and Mn) on biochemical constituents in clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) seedlings infected with Rhizoctonia species. The seedlings were grown under eleven different micronutrient treatments, in earthen pots, filled with inoculated soil. The inoculated soil was prepared by the pretreatment of soil with 250mg (wet weight) of Rhizoctonia inoculum. Similar set was maintained in uninoculated soil. Morphological parameters like fresh and dry weight of shoot and root, shoot and root length decreased with infection but increased with micronutrient treatments. Chlorophyll, non-structural carbohydrate and IVDMD content decreased in inoculated seedlings as compared to uninoculated one. Oxidative enzymatic activities (PPO, POX, PAL and TAL), crude protein content, phenolic content and structural carbohydrates (ADF, Cellulose, Lignin and Silica) increased in inoculated seedlings and this increase was further heightened by micronutrient treatments, to counteract the fungal invasion. On the basis of present study, it was concluded that Zn2+ 20ppm treatment may be used as soil-nutritive agent to provide resistance in plants against fungal diseases.
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    Nutritional evaluation and shelf life of fresh and dehydrated oyster mushroom (pleurotus florida)
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Bora, Parul; Kawatra, Asha
    The present investigation was conducted to study nutritional composition of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida) and post harvest storage of fresh mushroom in different packs and conditions. Dehydration was done using various methods i.e.oven drying at 40OC, 60OC and sun drying after giving pretreatments including blanching in water, blanching and steeping for 2 minutes in (NaCl + citric acid) solutions. Shelf life of dehydrated mushroom was studied for 90 days. Pleurotus florida was found to contain 91.80 per cent moisture, 27.92 per cent crude protein, 7.82 per cent total ash, 0.72 per cent fat, 11.87 per cent of crude fibre and 47.80 per cent carbohydrates. Total soluble sugars, reducing sugars and non-reducing sugars were 3.01, 0.38 and 2.63 per cent, respectively. ADF and NDF content were 17.82 and 43.22 g/100g, respectively and in vitro protein digestibility was 78.96 per cent. Oyster mushroom content of iron, zinc, manganese, calcium, copper and phosphorus were 11.60, 13.60, 5.46, 1280.33, 3.83 and 1254 mg/100g, respectively. Dehydrated mushrooms and dry vegetable prepared using fresh and dehydrated oyster mushrooms were found to be acceptable organoleptically. Dehydration was found to be an effective method in extending shelf-life of mushroom. Both oven and sun drying produced significant change in moisture, protein, total ash and crude fibre content of Pleurotus florida whereas ADF, NDF and fat content reduced non significantly with increase in storage period. Minerals content of dehydrated oyster mushroom reduced with storage period and difference was found to be significant. Non significant difference was observed in gain in weight with increase in storage period of dehydrated mushrooms while effect on rehydration ratio, rehydration time and brittleness was found to be significant. The stored dehydrated mushrooms dried by different drying methods were found to be organoleptically acceptable throughout the storage period. Oyster mushroom thus can be stored for use in off season without much change in nutrient content and can be utilized in preparation of nutritious recipes for improving the nutrition status of the population of country.
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    Tissue culture studies in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa Linn.)
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Rajesh Kumar; Kharb, Puspha
    In the present investigation attempts were made to develop an efficient protocol for in vitro plant regeneration in Medicago sativa L. Initiation of callus formation from hypocotyl explants was observed within 13-15 days of culture. Initiation of callus formation from cotyledons explants was observed within 13-15 days of culture. Maximum callus formation was obtained in R3 medium containing MS basal + NAA (1.0 mg/l) + Kinetin (0.3 mg/l). Maximum number of shoots was obtained in R12 medium containing MS basal + NAA (1.0 mg/l) and Kinetin (0.5mg/l). MS basal medium was used for roots induction, roots were observed after 14 days with very good quality.In media R2 (MS basal + NAA 0.1mg/l + 2 IP 1.0 mg/l) and R8 (MS basal +NAA 2.0 mg/l), when shoots were left little longer rooting occurred. After transplantation, 73.3% plants survived and these plants looked normal with no morphological changes in leaf structure and plant type.Thus in the present study, regeneration protocol in Medicago sativa L variety T9 has been developed using hypocotyls and cotyledon explants.
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    Genetic diversity and correlation analysis for morphological traits and grain yield in advanced lines of bread wheat
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Sharma, Preeti; Yadava, R.K
    The study entitled “Genetic diversity and correlation analysis for morphological traits and grain yield in advanced lines of bread wheat” was conducted during rabi 2009 at CCSHAU, Hisar. The advanced homozygous lines (170 nos.) were undertaken for genetic divergence and for estimate of mutual correlations vis-a-vis path analysis for grain yield with 10 morphological traits namely days to 50 % heading, plant height (cm), peduncle length (cm), spike length (cm), spikelets per spike, number of effective tillers per plant, spike weight (g), weight of grains per spike (g), number of grains per spike, hundred grain weight (g). Coefficient of variation being in the range of 1.40- 8.34 indicated adequacy of material and the traits studied for further estimation of genetic variability parameters. Heritability (broad sense) estimates were quite high for grain yield per plant followed by hundred grain weight and number of effective tillers per plant. Improvement can be realized to an extent ranging from 66 to 30 per cent for grain yield per plant, tillers per plant, hundred grain weight, and grain weight per spike. Highly significant and positive association was observed between grain weight per spike and spike weight. The high direct effects in positive direction for the dependent variable i.e grain yield per plant was recorded for number of effective tillers per plant followed by number of grains per spike, and hundred grain weight. In general, the indirect effects of the characters towards grain yield per plant were low, but the main contributers are tillers per plant, number of grains per spike and hundred grain weight. Hierarchical Euclidean cluster analysis of 170 genotypes into 9 clusters with variable number of advanced lines which indicated the presence of considerable amount of genetic diversity in the material. The average intra- cluster distance between the advanced lines was recorded maximum for cluster IV thereby indicated the presence of more diversity among the genotypes included among these cluster. The inter-cluster distance has been maximum between clusters II vs. VII followed by cluster IV vs. VII and VI vs. VII and was least for cluster I vs. II. The maximum per cent contribution towards the total genetic divergence was indicated for grain weight per spike followed by grain yield per plant, hundred grain weight and plant height. Based on cluster mean, the genotypes that may be promising for the improvement programme in bread wheat are identified as RIL- 91from cluster IV for plant height and number of spikelets per spike. RIL- 31 from cluster VII was found better for number of grains per spike and grain yield per plant. RIL- 45 from cluster VIII could be explored for maximum hundred grain weight and minimum days to 50 per cent heading as well. It is suggested that grain yield can be improved through direct selection for effective tillers per plant, number of grains per spike and hundred grain weight.
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    Development of educational package on protective clothing
    (CCSHAU, 2011) Toor, Poonam Preet; Punia, Parveen
    Textile industry plays a pivotal position in the economy of our country but its role in pollution and threats to its workers, can’t be denied. These work place hazards can be reduced with the use of protective clothing. Educational package may educate the workers and make them aware about health problems, diseases and use of clothing designed for protection against these during working. To achieve the objectives of the study i.e. to prepare an educational package on protective clothing for textile industrial workers and to assess the effectiveness of prepared educational package three mills i.e. namely Delhi Cloth Mill of Hisar, Radhika Mill of Hansi and Gargi Mill of Panipat were selected. The educational package was prepared in Hindi to facilitate learning by the target group. These were evaluated by the experts. Individual pamphlets were prepared for male workers, female workers and male dyers in which occupational health problems and their solutions were described with illustrations. Video film was prepared in various steps like script writing, filming, editing and commentary. Ninety respondents from different sections of the textile industries were educated and knowledge acquisition was measured through pamphlets and video film. Evaluation of the pamphlets and video film on protective clothing for male and female workers was done by the experts. Out of parameters for the evaluation of the content of the pamphlets and video film on protective clothing for both male and female workers of all the sections of textile industry the clarity in the title of the content, usefulness in the body text parameters and in the illustration layout of illustration parameters were found to be highly appropriate and appropriate. The textile industrial workers gained knowledge after exposure to pamphlets and video film. The higher impact was observed through video as compared to pamphlets. Thus it was concluded that the prepared educational packages were effective in imparting knowledge to the target group.