Loading...
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established on 20th October, 1969 with its head-quarter at Akola. This Agricultural University was named after the illustrious son of Vidarbha Dr. Panjabrao (alias Bhausaheb) Deshmukh, who was the Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of India. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the eleven districts of Vidarbha. According to the University Act 1983 (of the Government of Maharashtra), the University is entrusted with the responsibility of agricultural education, research and extension education alongwith breeder and foundation seed programme.
The University has its main campus at Akola. The instructional programmes at main campus are spread over in 5 Colleges namely, College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture and Post Graduate Institute. At this campus 4 degree programmes namely B.Sc.(Agri.) B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) , two Master’s Degree Programmes viz. M.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.) and Doctoral Degree Programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agril. Engineering are offered.
The University has its sub-campus at Nagpur with constituent College, College of Agriculture which offers B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc.(Agri.) degree programmes. The Nagpur Campus is accomplished with a garden, surrounded by its natural beauty and a well established Zoo which attract the general public and visitors to the city. A separate botanic Garden is being maintained on 22 hectares with a green house for the benefit of research workers.
In addition there are 2 affiliated grant-in-aid colleges and 14 private non-grant-in-aid colleges under the umbrella of this University
A Central Research Station is situated at the main Campus which caters to the need of research projects undertaken by Crop Scientists of the principle crops of the region are Cotton, Sorghum, Oilseeds and Pulses.
Browse
234 results
Search Results
ThesisItem Open Access EXPLORING RESILIENCE OF RAINFED COTTON TO WEATHER VARIABILITY THROUGH HIGH PLANT DENSITY AND FERTILIZER REGIME: FIELD AND SIMULATION STUDY(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-12-17) GANVIR, MAHIPAL MAROTI.; Karunakar, Dr. A.P.A field experiment entitled “Exploring resilience of rainfed cotton to weather variability through high plant density and fertilizer regime: Field and simulation study” was conducted during kharif season of 2013-14 and 2014-15 at the All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture (AICRPDA), Dr. PDKV, Akola. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications keeping six combinations of two weather variability viz., monsoon sowing and late sowing , with three plant densities i.e. 60 x 15 cm (1,11,111 plants ha-1), 60 x 10 cm (1,66,666 plants ha-1) and 45 x 10 cm (2,22,222 plants ha-1) under main plot and three fertilizer regimes viz., 100% RDF (60:30:30), 150% (90:45:45) and 200% (120:60:60) NPK kg ha-1 under sub plot. Cotton crop under monsoon sowing exhibited better growth and development with better canopy radiation interception and yielded higher seed cotton encountering comparatively better rainfall and thermal regime across the growing period with prevalently high canopy temperature depression and accrual of higher thermal units with high photo-thermal use efficiency. Population density of 60 x 15 cm (1,11,111 plants ha-1) produced higher growth and yield attributes of individual plant compared to population density of 60 x 10 cm (1,66,666 pl/ha) and 45 x10 cm (2,22,222 plants ha-1). However, higher planting density of 45 x 10 cm (2,22,222 plants ha-1) produced maximum seed cotton yield per hectare as increased number of plants compensated for fewer yield attributes plant-1 and cumulatively yield output was higher.Application of higher fertilizer regime 120:60:60 NPK kg ha-1 exhibited increased growth and yield attributes and; produced higher seed cotton yield availing higher thermal units with high photo-thermal use efficiency. Late sowing, higher plant density and lower fertilizer regime prompted earliness in phenological events and total crop duration. Crop under monsoon sowing, higher plant density and higher fertilizer regime recorded higher uptake of N, P and K in cotton seed, stalk of cotton and total uptake. Fibre length and micronaire value was more with monsoon sowing and higher fertilizer regime. Monsoon sowing and normal plant density showed higher seed index.By and large, rainfall, minimum temperature and humidity positively influenced the seed cotton yield whereas higher day time (maximum) temperature and diurnal temperature showed negative impact on seed cotton yield.CROPGRO-Cotton model simulation performance in respect of phenological phases was found to be reliable. The model predicted the seed yield reliably under weather variability and fertilizer regimes; however, performance of simulation of seed cotton yield was closely predicted in normal population density (100%) and with a greater degree of variability (underestimation) across higher population density (150% and 200%) . Both monsoon and late sowing recorded maximum seed cotton yield under high planting density of 45 X 10 cm (2,22,222 plants ha-1) with fertilizer regime of 120:60:60 NPK kg ha-1 followed by plant density of 45 X 10 cm (2,22,222 plants ha-1) with fertilizer regimes of 90:45:45 NPK kg ha-1. Pooled net monetary returns was statistically equal with the application of fertilizer 120:60:60 NPK kg ha-1 and 90:45:45 NPK kg ha-1 with similar benefit:cost ratio.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF FEEDING AZOLLA (Azolla pinnata) MEAL ON PERFORMANCE OF VANRAJA POULTRY BIRDS(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-06-11) TAWASOLI, MOHAMMAD JAWAD S/O GHULAM NABI; Kahate, Dr. P. A.The present investigation entitled “Effect of Feeding Azolla (Azolla pinnata) meal on Performance of Vanraja Poultry Birds” was carried out to assess the effect of feeding Azolla meal on body weight, feed consumption, feed conversion efficiency (FCR), dressing percentage and economics of vanraja poultry birds production. One hundred fifty chicks of day old straight run commercial Vanraja birds were procured Matoshri Distributors, Amravati Hatchery. They were randomly and equally distributed into five treatment groups T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 with 30 numbers of chicks in each group. Azolla (Azolla pinnata) meal was added in experimental ration at different levels. The dietary treatments consisted of one basal control (T1), supplemented with 3% Azolla meal (T2), 6% Azolla meal (T3), 9% Azolla meal (T4), and 12% Azolla meal (T5).The corresponding average live body weights at the end of seven weeks of age were 991.30, 1036.04, 1128.59, 1079.22 and1042.40 g in T1 to T5 treatment groups, respectively. The average weekly body weight gain in gram at seventh week of age was T1 (227.05), T2 (225.93), T3 (264.99), T4 (247.62) and T5 (215.39). In T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The average weekly cumulative body weight gain at seventh week of age were recorded as in gram 958.1, 1003.39, 1095.14, 1047.28 and1009.45forT1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The average total weekly feed consumption gram/bird during the experimental period at the end of seventh week was recorded as 629.7, 600.02, 670.00, 584.83 and 614.25 g. For T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The cumulative feed consumption at seventh week of age was 2612.8, 2653.04, 2723.1, 2440.5 and 2653.8 g, respectively in T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatments groups. The average weekly feed efficiency at seventh week age were 2.77, 2.66, 2.53, 2.36 and 2.85 in T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatments groups, respectively. The cumulative feed efficiency of various groups at seventh week from T1 to T5 were 2.73, 2.64, 2.49, 2.33 and 2.63, respectively. The average weekly water consumption at 7th week of age for treatment T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 was recorded as 2269.74, 2271.5, 2273.25, 2272.06 and 2273.11 ml, respectively. The overall mortality in Vanraja poultry birds of various groups during the experimental period was not found. The average dressing percentage among the different treatment group varied between 69.07 to 64.11 per cent. Numerically higher dressing percentage was recorded in treatment T3 (69.07). The net profit per bird was highest in T3 (Rs. 56.06) followed by T4 (Rs. 54.17), T2 (Rs. 42.13), T5 (Rs. 40.90) and lower in T1 (Rs. 35.96).ThesisItem Open Access STUDIES ON IN-SITU RESOURCE CONSERVATION THROUGH TILLAGE SYSTEMS AND ITS IMPACT ON SOYBEAN PRODUCTIVITY(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-08-09) SAWARKAR, SHUBHAM DILIPRAO .; Karunakar, Dr. A. P.A field experiment entitled “Studies on in-situ resource conservation through tillage systems and its impact on soybean productivity” was conducted at Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (Maharashtra) during the year 2017-18. Soil was clayey in texture with high amount of potash (346.12 kg ha-1) and moderate in phosphorus (18.57 kg ha-1) and low in nitrogen (212.8kg ha-1),slightly alkaline in nature. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven tillage treatments replicated three times. The tillage treatments constituted of (1) Zero tillage + PE & PoE application of Herbicides (ZTh), (2) 1Rotavator + PE &PoE application of Herbicide (RTh), (3) 1 Tyne Harrow + 1Rotavator (1TR), (4) 2 Tyne Harrow + 1 Rotavator (2TR), (5) 2 Tyne Harrow + 1 Blade harrow (2TB), (6) 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Rotavator (PTR), (7) 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Blade Harrow (PTB). The net plot size was 8.1 m X 5.4 m. Sowing of soybean (var. JS-335) was undertaken on 28th June, 2017. The other intercultivation practices were kept common as recommended, except at ZTh, where no intercultivation was carried out and weeds were controlled by using pre and post emergence herbicides. The rainfall during the crop growth period was 368 mm. All the soil physical properties i.e. rate of infiltration, soil moisture content, bulk density, porosity, and penetration resistance were significantly improved with very deep tillage consisting of 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Blade Harrow (PTB).The next best treatment that improved physical properties of soil to some extent was 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Rotavator (PTR). Shallow and medium deep tillage treatments were found inferior in improving soil physical properties. The values of plant growth, yield attributes and yield of soybean were significantly increased with tillage treatment of 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Blade Harrow (PTB) and 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Rotavator (PTR) as compared to other tillage treatments. Significantly, highest values of GMR, NMR and BC ratio were recorded by both deep tillage treatments consisting of 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Blade Harrow (PTB) and 1 Ploughing + 1 Tyne Harrow + 1 Rotavator (PTR) as compared to other tillage treatments.ThesisItem Open Access ASSESSMENT FOR THE SUITABILITY OF Butea monosperma LAM. FOR PREPARATION OF PARTICLE BOARD(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-10-26) SIRSALWAR, AMOL RAJESHWAR.; Khachane, Shri. S. M.The present investigation entitled, “Assessment for the suitability of Butea monosperma Lam. for preparation of particle board” was carried out during the year 2016-2018 at Department of Forestry, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. The study was carried with the objective to study the suitable percentage of PF resin content for the preparation of particle board and to evaluate the physical properties of particle boards. Butea monosperma was collected from the premise of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmkukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola as a lignocellulosic wood raw material and phenol formaldehyde resin as a binder and wax emulsion as sizing agent was used for preparation of particle board. The particle boards were prepared from 8 to 12 per cent PF resin content with 0.5 and 1 per cent wax emulsion. Physical properties were examined as per the procedure laid down in IS: 2380 and IS: 3087. Thickness of the board varied from 8.7 to 9.9 mm while, moisture content varied from 7.5 to 9.6 per cent. Maximum thickness and moisture content was recorded in the board prepared with 8 per cent PF resin content whereas, minimum thickness and moisture content was observed in the boards prepared from 12 per cent of PF resin content with 1 per cent wax emulsion. Density of the particle board varied from 0.72 to 0.86 g/cm3. Maximum density was recorded in boards prepared from 12 per cent of PF resin content with 1 per cent wax emulsion whereas, minimum density was recorded in boards prepared from 8 per cent of PF resin content. Water absorption test of the boards for 2 hours and 24 hours soaking in water varied from 20.72 to 58.74 per cent and 42.34 to 82.95 per cent, respectively. Boards prepared form 10 per cent PF resin content with 0.5 per cent wax emulsion, 11 and 12 per cent PF resin content with 0.5 per cent and 1.0 per cent wax emulsion met the requirement of IS specifications. Increase in the amount of PF resin with addition of wax emulsion showed decrease in water absorption property. Highest value (0.46 %) of length swelling was recorded in the boards prepared with 8 per cent PF resin content and lowest (0.18 %) in the boards prepared from 12 per cent PF resin content with 1 per cent wax emulsion. The values obtained for length swelling of all the boards prepared from different PF resin content met the requirement of the IS specification. Maximum thickness swelling of 24.64 per cent was recorded in the boards made from 8 per cent PF resin content and minimum value of 5.74 per cent in the board made from 12 per cent PF resin content with 1 per cent wax emulsion. The values reported for thickness swelling of the board prepared from 10 per cent PF resin content with 0.5 per cent wax emulsion,11 and 12 per cent PF resin content with 0.5 per cent and 1.0 per cent wax emulsion met the requirement of IS specification. Swelling due to surface absorption after 2 hours ranges between 06.09 to 24.46 per cent. The maximum swelling due to surface absorption was observed in the board prepared from 8 per cent PF resin content and minimum swelling due to surface absorption was observed in the board prepared from 12 per cent PF resin content with 1 per cent wax emulsion. The values obtained for swelling due to surface absorption decreases as amount of PF resin increases with addition of wax emulsion. Satisfactory boards were prepared from 10 per cent PF resin content with 0.5 per cent wax emulsion, 11 and 12 per cent phenol formaldehyde resin with 0.5 per cent and 1.0 per cent wax emulsion met the requirement in respect of physical properties as specified in IS: 3087 (1985).ThesisItem Open Access MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF KATHANI CATTLE IN GOREGAON TAHSIL OF GONDIA DISTRICT.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-08-18) CHAVHAN, TIKENDRAKUMAR MOHANLAL.; Zinjarde, Dr. R. M.The population of female was higher in all age groups. The Kathani cattle were of small size, light built and having compact body. Body coat colour were mostly white colour and muzzle, hoof, eyelid and tail switch were mostly black and horn colour was grey. The horns were medium and curved like shape and orientation of horn was outward and upward. The ears have horizontal orientation. The forehead was medium with straight profile. The body characteristics such as hump as well as dewlap were medium in size and navel flap was small in size. The udder was mostly in bowl shape, teat shape was mostly cylindrical shape and milk vein was small in size. The average body weight in Kathani cattle for different age group were found to be 43.26±1.03 (up to 1 year), 71.10±10.85 (1 to 2 year), 112.97±3.04 (2 to 3 year) and 215.96±2.92 (above 3 year) kg, respectively. In biometric measurement average length of neck was 41.90±0.35 cm, chest girth was 142.86±1.24 cm, body length was 113.10±0.60 cm, length of tail was 76.00±1.80 cm and height at wither was 115.04±0.72 cm.The lactational performance of average lactational milk yield was obtained to be 520.61±21.59 kg, with average lactation period as 153.21±1.81 days and lactational milk yield per day was 2.95±0.17 kg. respectively.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SWEET CORN (Zea mays (L). var. Saccharata).(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-08-16) JADHAV, PRADIP SUBHASH; Wagh, Dr. A. P.An experiment entitled “Effect of different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, yield and quality of sweet corn (Zea mays (L).var.Saccharata)” was carried out in summer season of 2017 at the Main Garden, Department of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (M.S.). The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with three replications and fifteen treatment combinations with factor A. nitrogen levels viz. N¬1 -100 kg ha-1, N2-125 kg ha-1, N¬3 -150 kg ha-1, N4 -175 kg ha-1 and N5 - 200 kg ha-1.and factor B phosphorus levels viz. P1 - 40 kg ha-1, P2 - 60 kg ha-1 and P3 - 80 kg ha-1. Growth and yield parameters were significantly influenced by nitrogen levels, treatment with application of nitrogen N5 (200 kg ha-1) recorded significantly higher plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, leaf area, plant height, total chlorophyll content, minimum days to 50 percent tasseling, 50 percent silking and cob harvest. It also recorded significantly higher cob weight, cob weight plot-1, cob length, cob girth, number of cob plant-1, number of grains cob-1, grains weight cob-1, fodder weight plot-1. Quality parameters like reducing sugar, non reducing sugar, protein content, TSS influenced by different levels of nitrogen was found non significant effect on the basis of one year data. The soil and plant nutrient status was also found to be improved with the application of nitrogen N5 - 200 kg ha-1. Application of phosphorus P3 - 80 kg ha-1 recorded significantly higher growth parameter, yield parameter, soil and plant NPK .but found non significant in quality parameter on the basis of one year data. Among all the treatment combination N5P3 (200 kg + 80 kg N:P2O5 ha -1) was found superior for growth parameters (plant height, number of leaves, leaf chlorophyll content, leaf area, stem diameter, days to 50 percent tasseling , 50 percent silking and cob harvest). It was also found superior for yield parameter (cob weight, cob weight plot-1, cob length, cob girth, number of cob plant-1, number of grains cob-1, grains weight cob-1 and fodder weight plot-1). Quality parameters like reducing sugar, non reducing sugar, protein content, TSS content influenced by different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus was found non significant effect on the basis of one year data. Therefore, nitrogen level 200 kg ha-1 along with phosphorus level 80 kg ha-1 is best suited for obtaining higher yield of good and quality sweet corn. The soil and plant nutrient status was also found to be improved with the application of nitrogen and phosphorus combination N5P3 (200 kg+80 kg N: P2O5 ha-1).The benefit: cost ratio was also observed maximum i.e. 1: 3.68 for treatment combination N5P3 (200 kg 1 + 80 kg N: P2O5 ha-1).ThesisItem Open Access PREPARATION AND STORAGE STUDIES IN DRUMSTICK LEAVES POWDER.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-09-18) RAVANKAR, DNYANESHWAR SURESHRAO.; Sonkamble, Dr. A. M.The present investigation entitled “Preparation and storage studies in drumstick leaves powder” was carried out in the Post Harvest Technology and Analytical Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate Institute, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola in 2017-2018. During the investigation treatments T2 (Blanching in water containing MgO 0.1% + KMS 0.5% + NaHCO3 0.1% solution) and dried in cabinet dryer was found superior in maintaining minimum moisture, while protein, carbohydrate and iron content was maximum throughout the storage period. However, the treatment T1 (control) had registered maximum moisture, whereas maximum phosphorus was noticed with pre-treatment T3 (MgO 0.2% + KMS 0.5% + NaHCO3 0.1% solution). In case of the dehydration methods, the cabinet drying was found to be superior in maintaining the lower percent of moisture with higher percent of protein, carbohydrate, iron and phosphorus as compared to solar drying. Pre-treatments and both the drying methods showed non-significant difference in respect of crude fibre content in drumstick leaves powder. Chemical components like protein, carbohydrate, iron and phosphorus decreased whereas moisture of drumstick leaves powder was increased with the advancement of storage period. Treatment combination T2D1 (MgO 0.1% + KMS 0.5% + NaHCO3 0.1% + cabinet drying) stood superior and scored maximum points in respect to colour, texture and flavor as evaluated by five member expert panel in sensory evaluation test and exhibits maximum consumer acceptability.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON SEED YIELD AND QUALITY OF FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare).(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-07-18) YEUL, ARTI MAHADEO.; Nagre, Dr. P. K.A field experiment entitled “Effect of different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on seed yield and quality of fennel” was conducted at the Main Garden, Department of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during 2016. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications and two factor i.e. factor “A” N1( 40 kg N ha-1), N2 (80 kg N ha-1), N3 (120 kg N ha-1) and N4 (160 kg N ha-1) factor “B” P1 (30 kg P ha-1),P2 (60 kg P ha-1) andP3 (90 kg P ha-1) with 12 treatment combinations. Nitrogen level N3 (120 kg N ha-1) was found significantly superior in respect of plant height (13.81 cm, 46.74 cm and 103.99 cm at 30, 60, 90 DAS), number of primary branches per plant (3.17, 5.13 and 6.90 at 30, 60 and 90 DAS ),number of secondary branches per plant (8.92, 18.63 and 24.86 at 30, 60 and 90 DAS), number of umbels per plant (26.05), number of umbellets per umbel (13.89), seed yield per plant (13.25 g), seed yield per plot (373.68 g), seed yield per hectare (9.89 qt), test weight (8.74 g), germination percent (89.67%). Days required for first flowering (64.56),days required for 50% flowering (85.16),days required for seed harvesting (168.72) recorded minimum with treatment N1(40 kg N ha-1). Available nitrogen (219.83 kg ha-1), available phosphorus (17.51 kg ha-1), plant nitrogen uptake (57.78), plant phosphorus uptake (12.14) and plant potassium uptake (20.79) recorded maximum with N4 - 160 kg N ha-1. While, available potassium recorded non- significant effect due to different levels nitrogen. Regarding the phosphorus levels,P2 (60 kg P ha-1) was found significantly superior for plant height (12.58 cm, 45.40 cm and 102.70 cm at 30, 60, 90 DAS), number of primary branches per plant (2.43, 4.69 and 6.00 at 30, 60 and 90 DAS ),number of secondary branches per plant (8.12, 17.43 and 24.18 at 30, 60 and 90 DAS), number of umbels per plant (25.01), number of umbellets per umbel (12.59), seed yield per plant (12.41 g), seed yield per plot (347.55 g), seed yield per hectare (9.19 qt), test weight(7.86 g) and germination percent (83.50%). Available nitrogen (218.07 kg ha-1), available phosphorus (16.37 kg ha-1), plant nitrogen uptake (48.03), plant phosphorus uptake (11.28) and plant potassium uptake (19.16) recorded maximum with P3 - 90 kg N ha-1. While, available potassium recorded non- significant effect due to different levels of nitrogen. Days required for first flowering (66.66),days required for 50% flowering (86.83),days required for harvesting (170.21) recorded minimum with treatment P1(30 kg P ha-1). Interaction effect between different nitrogen and phosphorus levels, N3 (120 kg ha-1) and P2 (60 kg ha-1) was found to be significant for plant height, number of primary branches per plant, number of secondary branches per plant, days required for first flowering, days required for 50% flowering, number of umbels per plant, number of umbellate per umbel, seed yield per plant, seed yield per plot, seed yield per ha, test weight, germination percent, available nitrogen, available phosphorus, plant nitrogen uptake, plant phosphorus uptake except days required for seed harvesting, available potassium and plant potassium uptake of fennel. Considering the cost economics, nitrogen level N3 (120 kg ha-1) and P2 (60 kg ha-1) were found to be most remunerative and profitable as per the B:C ratio (1:3.48) for fennel seed production.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF YEAST INOCULATION AND TSS ON PREPARATION OF PUMPKIN WINE.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-09-18) MUNDE, GAJANANA SHIVAJI.; Dalal, Dr. S. R.An experiment entitled “Effect of different levels of yeast inoculation and TSS on preparation of pumpkin wine ” was carried out during the year 2017-18 at Post Harvest Technology Laboratory, Section of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola with the objectives to study the effect of different yeast and TSS levels on chemical and sensory quality of pumpkin wine and to find out the suitable combination of yeast and TSS levels to obtain superior quality of pumpkin wine. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Completely Randomized Design (FCRD) with two factors, A, levels of yeast viz., Y1 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 15 ml/litre), Y2 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 20 ml/litre) and Y3 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 25 ml/litre) and factor B, sugar concentrations viz., T1 (22°B), T2 (24°B), T3 (26°B) and T4 (28°B) with twelve treatment combinations replicated thrice. The observations in respect of chemical and sensory evaluation were recorded periodically at one month’s interval up to 5 months of maturation of wine. From the findings, it was observed that the level of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 15 ml/litre for fresh, 3, 4, and 5 months maturated pumpkin wine was found significantly superior for total soluble solids, pH, total sugars, reducing sugars, non reducing sugars, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid and ethanol. Amongst the different sugar concentrations, 24°B TSS of must was found suitable for preparation of wine with respect to TSS, pH, total sugars, reducing sugars, non reducing sugars, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, and ethanol content of wine. The effect of both the factors influencing the phenol content of fresh, 3, 4 and 5 months matured pumpkin wine was found to be non-significant. No traces of methanol were found in any treatment of wine at different stages of maturation. Further the taste, aroma, colour, appearance, astringency and overall acceptability scores were increased continuously during maturation with advancement of time. The treatment combination Y1T2 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus inoculated at 15 ml/litre with 24°B TSS) was found superior for preparation of wine from pumpkin.