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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.
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ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF PLANTING GEOMETRY AND FERTIGATION LEVELS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF CHILLI.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, 2019-12-16) NANDESHWAR, VIKKI NARENDRA.; Bharad, Dr. S. G.The present study entitled “Effect of planting geometry and fertigation levels on growth, yield and quality of chilli” was carried at University Department of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, during the year 2014-15 and 2015-16. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design with nine treatment combination and each treatment was replicated thrice. The treatments comprised of three planting geometry (S) viz., S1 (90 cm x 90 cm), S2 (90 cm x 60 cm) and S3 (90 cm x 45 cm) and three fertigation levels (F) viz., F1 (RDF @ 150:50:50 NPK kg ha-1 through soil application), F2 (100% RDF through fertigation) and F3 (80% RDF through fertigation). An observation recorded in respect of plant growth, yield and yield attributing, biochemical parameters, available soil nutrient status, uptake of nutrients, fertilizer use efficiency, pests and disease incidence and economics of the treatments. Amongst the different planting geometry, the treatment S3 (90 cm × 45 cm) was found to be the best treatment in respect to maximum increased the growth parameters viz., plant height, stem diameter, plant spread and leaf area. Similarly, the same treatment was found best in respect of yield and yield contributing and quality parameters viz., fruit length, diameter of fruit, number of fruits per plant, average fresh weight of fruit per plant (g), green and dry fruits yield per plant (kg), yield (q ha-1), ascorbic acid, chlorophyll and crude protein contents. The fertigation level F3 (80% RDF through fertigation) was found to be the best treatment in respect to maximum increased the growth parameters viz., plant height, stem diameter, plant spread and leaf area. The yield and yield contributing characters viz., fruit length, diameter of fruit, number of fruits per plant, average fresh weight of fruit per plant (g), green and dry fruits yield per plant (kg) and yield (q ha-1) was achieved maximum by the application of 80% RDF through fertigation. Similarly, the quality parameters viz., ascorbic acid, chlorophyll and crude protein content were also found maximum in same treatment. Interaction effect of planting geometry and fertigation levels, the treatment combination S3F3 (90 cm × 45 cm + 80% RDF through fertigation) was found superior for obtaining maximum yield and better quality of chilli with higher net monetary returns and benefit cost ratio. The highest uptake of nutrients viz., nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and maximum fertilizer use efficiency was recorded at spacing 90 cm × 45 cm along with the application of 80% RDF through fertigation (S3F3). The interaction effect between planting geometry and fertigation levels i.e., S3 F3 (90 cm × 45 cm + 80% RDF through fertigation) was found superior for obtaining maximum growth, yield and better quality of chilli with higher net monetary returns and benefit cost ratio.ThesisItem Open Access FERTIGATION STUDIES IN BITTER GOURD.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, 2021-07-20) KSHIRSAGAR, SNEHA KUNDLIK.; Nagre, Dr. P. K.The present investigation entitiled “Fertigation studies in bitter gourd” was carried out during 2018-2019 (Kharif season) and 2019-2020 (Summer season) at the Chilli and Vegetable Research Unit, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (MS) to study the effect of different fertigation levels and intervals on growth, yield, quality, soil nutrient status, total nutrient status and economics of bitter gourd and to find out suitable combination of fertigation levels and intervals for higher yield and better fruit quality of bitter gourd. The experiment was laid out in Split Plot Design with two replications. The main plot treatment consist of five fertigation levels (F) viz., F1- 100% of RDF through soil as a straight fertilizer, F2- 120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer , F3- 100% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer, F4¬¬- 80% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer, and F5- 60% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer and sub plot treatment included three Fertigation intervals (S) viz.,S1- at 4 days interval, S2- at 8 days interval and S3- at 12 days interval. It was observed that the growth and yield parameters of bitter gourd were significantly influenced by the different fertigation levels and intervals. The results revealed that the fertigation levels F2 i.e. 120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation) and fertigation interval S1 i.e 4 days interval found to produce significantly maximum vegetative growth in terms of vine length and number of branches at all growth stages, leaf area, number of female flowers and fruit set (%). The interaction of these both treatments F2S1 i.e. 120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation) with 4 days intervals exhibited same results during both the season and pooled mean. The characters related to flowering viz., days to first male flower appears, days to first female flower appears and node at which first female flower appears were observed significantly earliest and lowest in the fertigation levels F2 i.e. 120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation) and fertigation interval S1 i.e 4 days interval during both the season and pooled mean. The interaction of both best factors F2S1 i.e. 120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer with 4 days intervals during both the season. The minimum male: female ratio (10.07 and 11.28 respectively) was observed in fertigation level F5 (60% of RDF through water soluble) and with fertigation interval S3 (fertigation at 12 days intervals) during both the season and pooled mean. whereas the combination F5S3 i.e. 60% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation) with 12 days intervals during kharif season and pooled mean (9.20 and 10.35 respectively) and F1S1 (100% of RDF through soil as straight fertilizer with 4 days intervals) found minimum male: female ratio (11.10) during summer season. The fertigation levels F2 (120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation)) and fertigation interval S1 (4 days intervals) also recorded significantly maximum yield attributing characters like fruit set (87.24, 68.90 and 78.07 respectively) and (85.32, 67.05 and 76.19 respectively), number of fruits per vine ( 36.90, 32.77 and 34.83 respectively) and (35.36, 30.90 and 33.13 respectively), average fruit weight (105.27, 97.03 and 101.15 gm respectively) and (100.42, 93.67 and 97.04 gm respectively),fruit yield (3.90, 3.20 and 3.55 kg/vine respectively) and (3.62, 2.94 and 3.28 kg/vine respectively) and yield per ha (194.93, 159.82 and 177.37 q/ha respectively) and (180.97, 146.85 and 163.91 q/ha respectively) was found during both the season and pooled mean. While interaction F2S1 (120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation) with 4 days intervals) recorded significantly maximum like number of fruits per plant (41.40, 35.90 and 38.65), average fruit weight (114.04, 106.06 and 110.05 gm), fruit yield (4.72, 3.80 and 4.26 kg/vine) and yield per ha (236.10, 190.18 and 213.14 q/ha) respectively. The quality attributes viz., fruit length (cm) and fruit diameter (cm) were also recorded significantly maximum in the fertigation levels F2 (120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation)), fertigation intervals (4 days interval) and interaction effect treatment F2S1 (120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation) with 4 days interval) during both the season and pooled mean. The fertigation levels F2 , fertigation interval S1 and interaction effect treatment F2S1 (120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (Fertigation) with 4 days intervals) recorded significantly maximum total NPK uptake and available soil nutrients in both the season. Considering higher yield, quality and B:C ratio (1:3.85 during kharif season and 1:4.62 during summer season) the treatment F2S1 (120% of RDF through water soluble fertilizer (fertigation) with 4 days interval) can be considered as a best treatment.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PROPAGATION MEDIA ON ROOTING OF MARIGOLD CUTTINGS AND IT’S FIELD PERFORMANCE(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, 2020-01-11) LOKHANDE, SUSHMA BANSI; Dalal, Dr. S. R.A field investigation entitled " Effect of different propagation media on rooting of marigold cuttings and it’s field performance " was carried out during the years 2016-17 and 2017-18 at Floriculture Unit, Department of Horticulture, Dr. PDKV, Akola with the objectives to study the effect of different propagation media on rooting of cutting, growth, flowering, yield and quality of marigold and to find out suitable propagation media for higher and better quality flower production of marigold. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The treatments comprised of twelve different propagating medias viz. soil, sand, vermicompost, FYM, cocopeat, soil + sand (1:1), soil+ vermicompost (1:1), soil + FYM (1:1), sand + vermicompost (1:1), sand + FYM (1:1), soil + sand + vermicompost (1::1:1) and soil + sand + FYM (1:1:1). The result of the present investigation indicated that, significantly minimum days to callusing, maximum roots plant-1, root length as well as leaf area of marigold cuttings were recorded with the vermicompost media. Whereas, significantly minimum days to rooting, maximum rooting success, leaves plant-1 were recorded under the cocopeat media. Performance of transplanted marigold plants in respect of growth parameters viz. plant height, leaves plant-1, branches plant-1, weight of fresh biomass as well as leaf area were noticed significantly maximum in the plants obtained from the vermicompost media. Whereas, maximum plant spread was noted under the plants obtained from cocopeat media. Similarly, significantly minimum days for emergence of first flower bud, 50 per cent flowering, days to first harvesting and maximum blooming period of marigold were observed in the plants obtained from vermicompost media. Flower yield in respect of weight of flowers plant-1, number of flowers plant-1, flower yield plant-1, plot-1 and ha-1 were harvested significantly maximum in the plants obtained from vermicompost media. Flower quality parameters viz, diameter of fully opened flower, weight of petals flower-1,shelf life and vase life of flower were found to be the best with vermicompost media. However, longevity of intact flower was noted maximum under the cocopeat media. In economic analysis, the vermicompost media recorded maximum B:C ratio.ThesisItem Open Access MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL RESPONSES OF WHEAT GENOTYPES (Triticum aestivum) UNDER WATER STRESS.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra., 2021-08-27) SURBHAIYYA, SHOBHA DEVIDAS.; Gahukar, Dr. S.J.The present investigation entitled “Molecular and biochemical responses of wheat genotypes (Triticum aestivum) under water stress” was carried out at the Biotechnology Centre, Department of Agriculture Botany, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during 2016-2019. In the present study, the objectives were accomplished at two phases of environment, physiological screening under in-vitro (lab) condition and morpho-physiological, biochemical, molecular screening under in-vivo (green house and field) condition. The experiments comprised of eight genotypes with two check viz., AKAW-3717 (tolerant) and AKAW-3722 (susceptible). In first phase of experiment, osmotic stress imposed under laboratory condition by using different concentration of PEG- 6000 viz., 0, 15 %, and 25 % and performances of various genotypes were monitored against a control. Seedling traits such as germination percentage, seedling vigor index, shoot length, root length, shoot fresh/dry weight and root fresh/dry weight were studied in unstressed and stressed condition. The result indicated that increase in osmotic stress caused a significant decreased in above seedlings parameters. Correlation coefficient studies revealed considerable and positive correlation among seedling traits.The result indicated that decrease in one trait may cause simultaneous decrease in other traits; hence, selection for any of these seedling attributes will lead to develop water stress tolerant wheat genotypes. Based on these observations, most water stress tolerant and susceptible genotypes were selected. (Check tolerant) AKAW-3717, AKAW-4842, and AKAW-5017 were recorded as the most water stress tolerant genotypes, whereas, (Check susceptible) AKAW-3722, AKAW-4925, and AKDW-5012 were recorded as susceptible genotypes. In second phase of experiments (under green house and field condition), the extent of yield reduction with water deficit depends not only on the magnitude of water deficit but also on the stage of plant growth at which it develops. Under green house condition, a pot study water stress treatments were created by using different concentration of PEG-6000 (viz., -3 bar and -6 bar PEG-6000) and water withholding. Under field condition, water stress were created by only withholding of water to assess the effect of induced water stress on performance of ten wheat genotypes at two critical growth stages (tillering and flowering). After seven to fourteen days, plants exhibited visible effects of stress. Thus plant sample were collected for further analysis and data collection. Screening of wheat genotypes for water stress tolerance on the basis of morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular level. The results showed that water stress significantly reduced in morphological and physiological traits like plant height, total tillers, spike length, number of spikes per plant, number of grains per spikes, 1000 grain weight, yield per plant, relative water content, and chlorophyll content. The biochemical analysis revealed increased total soluble sugar, total soluble protein, and proline significantly with increasing water stress. Proline content in stressed tolerant plants is found to be very higher as compared to that in unstressed susceptible plants suggesting its key role in water stress tolerance in plant. The activity of CAT was found to be highest in AKAW-3717 at both tillering and flowering growth stages which was found to a tolerant genotype in prior morphological and biochemical screening. The activity of POD was found maximum in all tolerant genotypes viz., AKAW-3717, AKAW-4842, and AKAW-5017 than in susceptible genotypes viz., AKAW-3722, AKAW-5010, and AKAW-4926. Superoxide dismutase activity was found to be highest in AKAW-5017. Water stress preferentially enhanced the activities of enzymatic antioxidant and osmolytes. Differential transcriptome analysis using cDNA based start codon targeted polymorphism (SCoT marker) and oligodecamer (RAPD marker) were accomplished To identify differentially expressed TDFs. TDFs (cDNA-SCoT profiling) were produced in unstressed and stressed plant at tillering and flowering stages. At tillering stage, 186/215 (green house/field) TDFs were found differentially regulated out of 191/218 TDFs while 171/228 TDFs were found differentially regulated out of 177/229 TDFs at flowering stage. cDNA-SCoT profiling revealed that marker SCoT 03, SCoT 05, SCoT 11, SCoT 13, SCoT 14, and SCoT 18/SCoT 01, SCoT 04, SCoT 11, SCoT 14, SCoT 18, and SCoT 20 showed 100 % polymorphism at both stages. Similarly, TDFs (cDNA-RAPD profiling) were produced in unstressed and stressed plant at tillering and flowering stages. At tillering stage, 381 TDFs were found differentially regulated out of 398 TDFs while 373 TDFs were found differentially regulated out of 384 TDFs at flowering stage. AT both stages, cDNA-RAPD profiling revealed that marker OPF 7, OPF 14, OPH 16, OPB 10, OPI 16, OPI 13, OPI 2, and OPH 12 showed 100 % polymorphism. Further, gene expression studies were carried out using the four contrasting genotypes AKAW-3717 (check tolerant), AKAW-3722 (check susceptible), AKAW-4842, AKAW-4925, and AKAW-5017. Under green house as well as field condition there are five water stress specific markers (WDHN 13, α-Tubulin, WPIP, WTIP 11, and DREB 1A) were used for presence and expression of gene which can confer water stress resistance to a genotype. RNA was extracted by TriZol method. Then first strand cDNA synthesis was done by using Himedia cDNA synthesis kit. PCR was carried out by using the cDNA. PCR products were separated on polyacrylamide gel and visualized under gel doc system. AKAW-3717 followed by AKAW-5017 and AKAW-4842 performed best at various stress levels for morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters. However performance of AKAW-3722, AKAW-5010 and AKAW-4926 was poor. The gene expression, results indicated that, α-Tubulin showed their expression in all genotypes grown under controlled as well as water stressed conditions. While, WDHN 13 showed their expression in AKAW-3717, AKAW-5017, and AKAW-4842. None of the other gene expression was recorded in any other genotypes. It can be concluded that water stress levels had substantial effects on germination and seedling growth. Morphological, biochemical, physiological and molecular analysis revealed that adequate genetic difference for water stress tolerance existed in wheat genotypes tested AKAW-3717 and AKAW-5017 may prove a promising parent material for breeding water stress tolerant wheat genotype. Further molecular investigations are suggested to assess the genetic basis of water stress tolerance. AKAW-3717 and AKAW-5017 may be considered better genotypes for low rainfall drought prone areas. The present study can provide clues in identifying candidate genes for further functional analysis to delineate their precise role in abiotic stress response. As key genes are identified, efficiency increase and opportunities for genetic engineering are realized. This is a fundamental aspect of research into abiotic stress tolerance, and discoveries of abiotic stress tolerance genes, which is explored in the present study.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION OF ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) AND NEEM (AZADIRACHTA INDICA) LEAVES POWDER ON PERFORMANCE OF VANRAJA POULTRY BIRDS.(Dr.Panjabrao Deshmuksh Krishi Vidyapeet,Akola, 2021-03-09) GADEKAR, SHRIKANT DATTATRAYA.; Chavan, Dr. S. D.The present research work entitled as “Effect of supplementation of aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves powder on performance of vanraja poultry birds” was conducted at poultry unit of PGI, VAS, MAFSU, Akola and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola.The objective of present study was to investigate the the effect of supplementation of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves powder on performance of vanraja poultry birds. For present study 270 day old vanraja chicks were divided in nine treatments having three replications, with ten birds.The treatments were (T1) control with no supplementation, (T2) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP, (T3) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP, (T4) standard ration plus 1 per cent NLP, (T5) standard ration plus 1.5 per cent NLP, (T6) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP and 1 per cent NLP, (T7) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP and 1.5 per cent NLP, (T8) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP and 1 per cent NLP and (T9) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP plus 1.5 per cent NLP. On the basis of data obtained on feed consumption of Vanraja poultry birds, the average weekly cumulative feed consumption were in the range (2473.33 gm/bird) to (2728.55 g/bird) the highest cumulative feed consumption was recorded in T7 (2728.55 g/bird). The cumulative body weight gain was found highest in (1274.36 g/bird). The total average water intake per bird was highest in (1410.02 ml/bird) in T1. Feed conversion ratio was superior in treatment (T6) (2.04 g/bird). On the basis of data obtained on haemato-biochemical parameters it was observed that the highest values for haemoglobin packed cell volume (PCV), Red blood cell (RBC), White blood cells (WBC) was found in T6 (11.70 mg/dl), T6 (37.72 per cent), T6 (2.93 106/mm3), (36418.06 cells/mm3), respectively. Similarly highest count for serum total protein, albumin, globulin, cholesterol, serum HDL cholesterol, serum LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, creatinine, glucose was noticed in T6 (2.80 mg/dl), T3 (1.52 mg/dl), T1 (1.69 mg/dl), T1 (121.57 mg/dl), T7 (33.41 mg/dl), T6 (56.27 mg/dl), T1 (101.17 mg/dl). T1 (5.73 mg/dl), T1 (0.89 mg/dl) and T6 (234.97 mg/dl) respectively. The highest carcass weight obtained in treatment T6 (945.17g). the data obtained on meat composition revealed that highest dry matter content were obtained in treatment T4 (27.67 per cent), in breast meat and highest dry matter content in thigh meat was found in T2 (26.31 per cent). The highest crude protein of breast, thigh and drumstick meat was recorded T4 (19.78 per cent), T7 (24. 94 per cent), T2 (32.09 per cent). The highest crude fat content of breast, thigh and drumstick meat was found in T1 (1.99 per cent), T6 (4.53 per cent) and T1 (3.54 per cent). The highest ash percentage of breast, thigh and drumstick meat were observed in T4 (6.60 per cent), T6 (5.22 per cent) and T5 (8.75 per cent). Similarly the highest crude fiber per cent of breast, thigh and drumstick meat were noticed in T2 (0.72 per cent), T6 (1.12 per cent) and T1 (0.83 per cent) respectively. Data on sensory evaluation of meat revealed that the highest score for appearance, flavour, juiciness, tenderness and overall acceptance recorded in T5 (7.77), T6 (8.33), T6 (8.80), T6 (8.15) and T4 (8.33) respectively. Out of total 270 birds mortality recorded highest in T1 i.e. (3 birds). The highest net profit gain was noticed in T6 (Rs. 71.34).ThesisItem Open Access Title: EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION OF ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) AND NEEM (AZADIRACHTA INDICA) LEAVES POWDER ON PERFORMANCE OF VANRAJA POULTRY BIRDS.(Dr.Panjabrao Deshmuksh Krishi Vidyapeet,Akola, 2021-03-09) Authors: GADEKAR, SHRIKANT DATTATRAYA.; Advisor: Chavan, Dr. S. D.Abstract: The present research work entitled as “Effect of supplementation of aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves powder on performance of vanraja poultry birds” was conducted at poultry unit of PGI, VAS, MAFSU, Akola and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola.The objective of present study was to investigate the the effect of supplementation of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves powder on performance of vanraja poultry birds. For present study 270 day old vanraja chicks were divided in nine treatments having three replications, with ten birds.The treatments were (T1) control with no supplementation, (T2) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP, (T3) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP, (T4) standard ration plus 1 per cent NLP, (T5) standard ration plus 1.5 per cent NLP, (T6) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP and 1 per cent NLP, (T7) standard ration plus 1 per cent AVP and 1.5 per cent NLP, (T8) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP and 1 per cent NLP and (T9) standard ration plus 2 per cent AVP plus 1.5 per cent NLP. On the basis of data obtained on feed consumption of Vanraja poultry birds, the average weekly cumulative feed consumption were in the range (2473.33 gm/bird) to (2728.55 g/bird) the highest cumulative feed consumption was recorded in T7 (2728.55 g/bird). The cumulative body weight gain was found highest in (1274.36 g/bird). The total average water intake per bird was highest in (1410.02 ml/bird) in T1. Feed conversion ratio was superior in treatment (T6) (2.04 g/bird). On the basis of data obtained on haemato-biochemical parameters it was observed that the highest values for haemoglobin packed cell volume (PCV), Red blood cell (RBC), White blood cells (WBC) was found in T6 (11.70 mg/dl), T6 (37.72 per cent), T6 (2.93 106/mm3), (36418.06 cells/mm3), respectively. Similarly highest count for serum total protein, albumin, globulin, cholesterol, serum HDL cholesterol, serum LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, creatinine, glucose was noticed in T6 (2.80 mg/dl), T3 (1.52 mg/dl), T1 (1.69 mg/dl), T1 (121.57 mg/dl), T7 (33.41 mg/dl), T6 (56.27 mg/dl), T1 (101.17 mg/dl). T1 (5.73 mg/dl), T1 (0.89 mg/dl) and T6 (234.97 mg/dl) respectively. The highest carcass weight obtained in treatment T6 (945.17g). the data obtained on meat composition revealed that highest dry matter content were obtained in treatment T4 (27.67 per cent), in breast meat and highest dry matter content in thigh meat was found in T2 (26.31 per cent). The highest crude protein of breast, thigh and drumstick meat was recorded T4 (19.78 per cent), T7 (24. 94 per cent), T2 (32.09 per cent). The highest crude fat content of breast, thigh and drumstick meat was found in T1 (1.99 per cent), T6 (4.53 per cent) and T1 (3.54 per cent). The highest ash percentage of breast, thigh and drumstick meat were observed in T4 (6.60 per cent), T6 (5.22 per cent) and T5 (8.75 per cent). Similarly the highest crude fiber per cent of breast, thigh and drumstick meat were noticed in T2 (0.72 per cent), T6 (1.12 per cent) and T1 (0.83 per cent) respectively. Data on sensory evaluation of meat revealed that the highest score for appearance, flavour, juiciness, tenderness and overall acceptance recorded in T5 (7.77), T6 (8.33), T6 (8.80), T6 (8.15) and T4 (8.33) respectively. Out of total 270 birds mortality recorded highest in T1 i.e. (3 birds). The highest net profit gain was noticed in T6 (Rs. 71.34).ThesisItem Open Access Title: EFFECT OF GROWTH PROMOTERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF GOAT KIDS.(Dr.Panjabrao Deshmuksh Krishi Vidyapeet,Akola, 2021-03-12) Authors: WAGH, PUNAM PRAKASHRAO.; Advisor: Chavan, Dr. S. D.Abstract: The present study entitled “Effect of Growth Promoters on the Performance of Goat Kids” was carried out from 15 October to 15 January, 2017-2018 at Livestock Instructional Farm, Department of AH & DS, Dr. PDKV, Akola to evaluate the effectiveness of growth promoters and its subsequent effects on the performance of goat kids. A sixteen goat kids were selected from the livestock instructional farm, on the basis of nearness to the age and weight. The selected kids were randomly divided in to 4 groups containing 4 kids in each treatment. Treatments provided to goat kids formulated as control i.e T1: Feed as per the standard, T2: Feed as per standards + 3 g Lactobacillus acidophilus per Kg, T3: Feed as per standards + 3 g Saccharomyces cerevisiae per Kg and T4: Feed as per standards + mixture of 1.5 g Lactobacillus acidophilus + 1.5 g Saccharomyces cerevisiae per Kg. Dry matter of tur straw, Berseem green and concentrates (sugras) recorded were provided 92.00, 20.50 and 89.90 per cent respectively, while the other nutrients were on percent basis i.e CP (11.8, 17.5 and 20.80), EE (2.6, 2.5 and 2.6), CF (34.86, 25.5 and 10.50), NFE (39.40, 40.30 and 62.33) and ash (11.34, 14.20 and 3.77). The crude fiber and NFE content of tur straw indicated that tur straw was more coarse and fibrous. Berseem green was rich in minerals on the basis of its total ash content. On an average the kid consumed 0.556, 0.595, 0.611 and 0.663 kg total fresh feed under T1, T2, T3, and T4 treatments respectively. This Indicated that there was increase in feed intake under T4 treatment groups as compared to T1 T2, and `T3 groups. The average dry matter intake was 0.319, 0.344, 0.354 and 0.382 in T1, T2, T3, and T4 respectively.The kid from T4: feed as per the standard + 1.5g Saccharomyces cerevisiae +Lactobacillus acidophilus received significantly higher DM over that of untreated group i.e. T1. Results of experiment showed that supplementation of growth promoters affected dry matter intake during the experimental period i.e., lowest in treatment T1 (0.319 kg/kid) group and highest in T4 (0.382 kg/kid), on the 100 kg body weight basis. It was lowest in T4 i.e. (3.47kg) and highest in T1 i.e. (3.51kg). It was observed that average water intake over the experimental period recorded as 0.520, 0.550, 0.590 and 0.670 lit /day /kid under T1, T2, T3, and T4 groups respectively, the differences being significant. Significantly higher water intake was noticed in T4 and T3 groups followed by T2, T1 groups. The higher water consumption was found in treatment T4 (0.670 lit /kid). Significantly higher growth performance in body weight of goat kid i.e.11.02 kg was obtained on feeding T4. The total highest weight gain was observed in T4 (4.69) fallowed as T3 (3.91) T2 (3.82), and T1 (3.11kg) respectively. Significantly higher chest girth (53.73 cm) and total gain in chest (7.25 cm) was noticed when the kid were reared on T4. It was observed that highest body length and body height was recorded in T4 i.e. 48.16 and 54.81 cm respectively and total gain in length and height recorded as (5.51) and (5.42). Haemoglobin content was recorded was 9.80, 10.06, 10.15 and 10.15 (g%), plasma glucose 64.15, 64.17, 64.20 and 64.14 mg/dl, serum total protein 5.69, 5.76, 5.83 and 5.86 g/dl, average albumin content 2.01, 2.06, 2.09 and 2.11 (g/dl), average globulin content 3.68, 3.70, 3.74 and 3.75 (g/dl) and cholesterol content 76.47, 76.56, 76.47 and 76.49 mg/dl in T1, T2 T3 and T4 groups respectively. The Hb (10.15 g%), Serum total protein (5.86 g/dl), albumin (2.11 g/dl) and globulin (3.75 g/dl) content were higher in combination of promoters, on the other hand in plasma glucose and cholesterol was lower. Significantly higher feed conversion efficiency ratio was observed in T4 group i.e.1.73. It was concluded that, supplementation of growth promoters significantly improved growth performance of kids. No adverse effect of different feed was noted which indicated that all blood parameters were in normal range and to be seemed healthy. The supplementation of growth promoters had positive effect on the economics of goat production.ThesisItem Open Access Citation : KASAL, YUVRAJ GOPINATH. (2017). Development of liquid fertilizer application system for planting mechanism. Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Ph. D. 2017, xii, 128p. (Unpublished).(Dr.Panjabrao Deshmuksh Krishi Vidyapeet,Akola, 2017-10-23) 1. Name of Author BHANGARE, SANJAY CHANDRAKANT; 2. Name of Advisor Thakare, Dr. S. H.9. Agrotags Agricultural Engineering, Equipment, Pest control equipment, Sprayer Mechanization, Tractor power, Crop, Fruit crop, Orchard crop, High-density planting system, Tree volume, Leaf area, Spray volume, Centrifugal blower, Air assisted sprayer, Leaf density, Canopy volume, Impeller, Blade, Casing, Forward curved blade, Wooden pattern, Wind tunnel assembly, Centrifugal blower, Frame, Pump, Pesticide tank, Nozzle and spray delivery hoses, Power transmission unit, Control panel,ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SUGAR SOURCES AND BLENDED MUST ON PREPARATION OF NAGPUR MANDARIN WINE.(Dr.Panjabrao Deshmuksh Krishi Vidyapeet,Akola, 2021-11-25) KADGE, NISHANT RAMESH.; Patil, Dr. S. R.The present investigation entitled “Effect of different sugar sources and blended must on preparation of Nagpur mandarin wine” was carried during the years 2017-18 and 2018-19 at Post Harvest Technology Laboratory, Department of Fruit Science, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola with the objectives to study the effect of fermentation behaviour of must for preparation of Nagpur mandarin wine, to study the chemical changes and sensory qualities of blended wine prepared from Nagpur mandarin. to find out the suitable combinations of sugar sources and blended wine prepared from Nagpur mandarin and to make comparative study of blended wine prepared from Nagpur mandarin. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Completely Randomized Design (FCRD) with two different factors of sugar sources and different blending with fifteen treatment combinations which were replicated thrice. The factor A consists of three different sugar sources i.e., S1- Cane sugar, S2- Jaggery and S3- Honey and factor B consists of different blending i.e., B1- 90:10 (Mandarin juice: coloured grape juice), B2- 80:20 (Mandarin juice: coloured grape juice), B3- 90:10 (Mandarin juice: pomegranate juice), B4-- 80:20 (Mandarin juice: pomegranate juice) and B5- (100% Mandarin juice). Different sugar sources and different blending exerted significantly positive effect on physico-chemical and sensory characteristics for fresh, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months aged Nagpur mandarin wine. Nagpur mandarin wine prepared with treatment combination S3B2 (Honey blend with 80:20- mandarin juice: coloured grape juice) showed better results as compared to other treatment combinations for fresh, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months in aged wine. From the findings it was observed that, there was gradual decrease in ethyl alcohol, titratable acidity, TSS, total sugars, non-reducing sugars, ascorbic acid and total phenols content of Nagpur mandarin wine with advancement of storage period. However, pH and reducing sugars content increased with advancement of storage period of Nagpur mandarin wine. Significantly maximum ethyl alcohol, pH, ascorbic acid and total phenols content was observed when wine prepared with S3B2 (Honey blend with 80:20- mandarin juice: coloured grape juice). Whereas, significantly minimum TSS and sugars was observed when wine prepared with S3B2 (Honey blend with 80:20- mandarin juice: coloured grape juice). For all treatment combinations titratable acidity for fresh, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months aged Nagpur mandarin wine was recorded non-significant. No traces of methyl alcohol were detected in any treatment of comprising of levels of sugar sources and different blending at fresh and thereafter at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months aged blended Nagpur mandarin wine. Maximum score for sensory characteristics viz., colour, flavour, taste, viscosity, appearence, astringency and overall acceptability were recorded in wine prepared with Honey as sugar source and blended with mandarin juice and coloured grape juice with 80:20 ratio which is considered desirable for quality of Nagpur mandarin wine.
