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Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, was established on 1st December, 1985 with the objective to promote education, research and extension education in the fields of Horticulture, Forestry and allied disciplines. Late Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister and the architect of Himachal Pradesh perceived the importance of Horticulture and Forestry to develop and improve the State economy which led to the establishment of this University. Its history lies in erstwhile Himachal Agricultural College, Solan, established in 1962 and affiliated to the Panjab University. It became one of the campuses of Agriculture Complex of Himachal Pradesh University on its formation in 1970. Consequent upon the establishment of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in 1978, this campus became its Horticulture Complex and finally in 1985, assumed the status of a State University, being the only University in the country engaged exclusively in teaching, research and extension in Horticulture and Forestry. The University is located at Nauni in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, 13 km from Solan on Solan-Rajgarh Road, at an elevation of 1300 metres above mean sea level. Solan town is situated on national highway (NH-22) and is well connected by train and bus services. The University has four constituent colleges, out of which, two are located at the main campus Nauni, one for horticulture and the other for forestry, having 9 and 7 departments, respectively. The third College i.e., College of Horticulture & Forestry is located at Neri in Hamirpur District on Nadaun-Hamirpur state highway, about 6 Km from Hamirpur town and is well connected with bus service. The college offers three Undergraduate Degree Programmes i.e. BSc (Hons.) Horticulture, BSc (Hons.) Forestry and B. Tech. Biotechnology and MSc degree programme in a few subjects. The fourth college i.e. College of Horticulture and Forestry, Thunag (Mandi) is located at Thunag District Mandi. This college offer BSc (Hons.) Horticulture and BSc (Hons.) Forestry degree programme. In addition, there are five Regional Research Stations, 12 Satellite Stations and five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) situated in different zones of the State.

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    Appraisal of Aonla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) - Soyabean (Glycine max L.) based agroforestry system in low hills of Himachal Pradesh
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-11-17) Sharma, Anchal; Sharma, Kamal
    The current research on “Appraisal of Aonla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) - Soyabean (Glycine max L.) based agroforestry system in low hills of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out in aonla orchard at Khaggal (Neri-II) Experimental Farm of the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri - Hamirpur during the year 2020-21 under subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in Randomized block design (02 Factorial) to determine the effect of aonla trees on growth and yield parameters of soyabean crop along with the soil properties in four directions (East, West, North and South) at three distances (1, 2 and 3 m) from trees. The quality parameters of soyabean were estimated at three distances (D1, D2 & D3) from the harar trees and in open grown crop (04 treatments). The treatments were replicated five times and data were analysed using Randomised Block Design. The agroforestry system was compared with the sole soyabean cropping system employing student’s t-test. The soil was also analyzed for the presence of allelochemicals before sowing and after harvesting soyabean under the agroforestry system and in open system. The results showed that the growth, yield and soil properties of intercropped soyabean increased with an increase in the distance of crop from aonla trees and showed significantly higher results at 3 m distance from trees as compared to the sole crop. Among directions, the best results were recorded in the east direction. The biochemical analysis revealed that the photosynthetic pigments (Total chlorophyll and carotenoids) of soyabean leaves were lower under harar as compare to sole cropping. The contents of total soluble protein and total carbohydrates were significantly higher in the seeds of soyabean crop raised underneath aonla over the sole crop. The improvement noticed in the soil properties under the agroforestry system after harvesting soyabean crop suggested sustainability of the system over time. Though different allelochemicals were detected in the soil under the agroforestry system yet it is unclear whether these have been released by aonla or some other plants as the literature survey revealed no association of these allelochemicals with aonla. Higher growth and yield of soyabean recorded under aonla may be due to other environmental factors like moisture, nutrients, microclimate etc. From economic perspective, higher gross returns (99941.67 Rs. ha-1) and benefit:cost ratio (2.24) were obtained for soyabean + aonla agroforestry system as compared to sole soyabean cropping. Overall, aonla + soyabean system revealed positive interactions between the components and higher profit hence, recommended for the farmers from ecological and economical perspective.
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    “Effect of organic manures on biomass production of Andrographis paniculata under litchi-based agroforestry system”
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-12-23) Khan, Aseem; Gupta, Atul
    The present study entitled “Effect of organic manures on biomass production of Andrographis paniculata under litchi-based agroforestry system” was conducted to assess the production potential and compatibility of Andrographis paniculata under litchi at the Litchi-Mango Research Station, Nagrota Bagwan of Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP) during the year 2020. The findings of the present investigation revealed that the Andrographis paniculata grown under Litchi chinensis, reported higher growth and yield as compared to open field condition. On the other hand, irrespective of planting conditions, the treatment for the growth, biomass and yield of Andrographis paniculata. Moreover, the correlation between growth and yield were positive correlated at 1 per cent and 5 per cent level of significance. The correlation relationship between dry weight of shoot and total dry weight of plant (r2 = 0.995) revealed that they were highly positively correlated at 1 per cent level of significance. Soil properties viz., moisture content, available NPK, and OC were higher under agroforestry systems as compared to open field condition. The overall economic feasibility of the Litchi chinensis Andrographis paniculata based agroforestry system was higher as compared to sole cropping (C2). It is for the reason, Andrographis paniculata is recommended for intercropping under Litchi chinensis for assured income and sustainable development.
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    “ Effect of tree spacing and fertilizer application on marigold under Mangifera indica based agroforestry system. ”
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-10-23) Chauhan, Sahil; Guleria, Vipan
    The present investigation entitled “Effect of tree spacing and fertilizer application on marigold under Mangifera indica based agroforestry system.” was conducted at RHRTS, Jachh Distt. Kangra (H.P) during 2020-2021.with the objectives to study Effect of tree spacing and effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on marigold under Mangifera indica (Amarpali cultivar) based agroforestry system. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine organic manure doses viz. FYM 40 t/ha + Nitrogen 300 kg, FYM 40 t/ha +Nitrogen 400 kg, FYM 40 t/ha + Nitrogen 500kg, FYM 50t/ha + Nitrogen 300 kg, FYM 50 t/ha + Nitrogen 400 kg, FYM 50 t/ha + Nitrogen 500 kg, FYM 60 t/ha + Nitrogen 300 kg, FYM 60 t/ha + Nitrogen 400 kg, FYM 60 t/ha + Nitrogen 500 kg and control per tree Spacing and three tree spacing viz. 2×2 m2, 2.5×2.5 m2, 3×3 m2. The present study revealed that the maximum fruit yield, fruit size and branch wood biomass was recorded in 3×3 m2 spacing. Growth and flower production parameters of Marigold were suppressed under the close spacing. Whereas, flower parameters were recorded to be highest under the 3×3 m2 spacing of Mangifera indica ( cv-Amarpali). Under close spacing flowering was initiated 15-20 days earlier and had a prolonged duration of flowering. FYM and Nitrogen showed a remarkable effect on growth and flower production parameters on Marigold as compared to control. Among organic manure doses FYM 60 t/ha + Nitrogen 300 kg dose was found to be the best dose. Growth and flower production parameters of under crop were also found to be highest in 3×3 m2 tree spacing. However the overall net returns were found to be the maximum of 7.18 lakh ha-1 in 2 x 2 m2 tree spacing and FYM 40 t/ha +Nitrogen 400 kg dose to the marigold as under crop.Therefore integrating winter annual flower crop with Mangifer indica offers an excellent opportunity for diversification and more income generation than the monoculture. It will also open new vistas for the research to evaluate the performance of flower crop under tree canopy.