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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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    DEVELOPMENT OF VIABLE MODULES FOR PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF CARNATION (Dianthus caryophyllus L.)
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) SHARMA, PREETI; BAWEJA, H S
    ABSTRACT Himachal Pradesh is excelling in flower production and area under floriculture in the state during 2018-19 was 629.29 ha. Carnation is admired by growers as well as consumers owing to its variable shape, form and colour. The carnation flowers also possess some remedial properties along with aesthetic attributes. The present study was carried out in ten carnation growing districts of HP during 2018 and 2019. The experiment was conducted using quasi-experimental design and a sample of 123 growers was selected using stratified random sampling technique along with hi-tech farm, Deptt. of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture at Dr. Y S Parmar UHF Nauni Solan which was considered as a standard check. Selected farmers were then categorized in to seven groups depending upon their area under carnation. Results from the study show that majority of the respondent farmers (60.48%) belonged to middle age group with necessary basic education (40.32%). Respondents had a fairly good experience in carnation cultivation and were earning quite well. Study related to technology gaps in carnation cultivation by respondent growers showed that the overall technology gap was low (18.92%) which mean that growers had a great knowledge about the cultivation practices to be followed in carnation production. The growers demanded for the increased extension activities and ease in credits for better crop production. The investigation regarding problems and constraints elucidated that growers were facing major challenges in acquiring the knowledge about market and lack of skilled labour. The respondents also encountered with the input cost related problems and suggested to provide market assistance to the growers and improve the transportation facilities to expand the flower production in state. Consumer behaviour towards carnation was also studied and revealed that it is the second most liked flower after roses. The flower also showed positive impact on human emotions, thoughts and cognitive behaviour, while studied for its psychological value. The spiritual impact of different arrangements of carnation and their exposure to individuals was also addressed. The positive impact on meditation, concentration, peaceful existence and anxiety management was significantly observed. It was likely to improve organizational productivity and efficiency as well.
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    Regeneration, Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd, physico-chemical, properties
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) SAMYAL, KANIKA; KASHYAP, BHARATI
    ABSTRACT The present investigations entitled ‘Extraction of plant bio-colours for dyeing dry flower Lagurus ovatus’ werecarried out at Floral Craft Laboratoryof Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP) during 2019-20. The experiments I, II and III were laid out in a completely randomized factorial design with three replications. Experiment I consisted of fifteen dye sources(Beta vulgaris, Bixa orellana,Bougainvilleaspp, Capsicum annuum,Carthamus tinctorius,Celosia argentea,Cosmos bipinnatus,Curcuma longa,Euphorbia pulcherrima,Liliumhybrids,Peltophorum pterocarpum,Punica granatum,Rosa hybrida,Tagetes erectaand Woodfordia fruticosa)which were assessedfordye extractionusing two solvents i.e. water and acetone.Out of the two solvents used for extraction of biocolour from fifteen different dye sourcesacetone was observed to be the best solvent. Maximum score (4.50) for overall acceptability in dry flower Lagurus ovatus after dyeingwas observed for bio colour extracted fromrose, marigold, turmeric, cosmos and lilium.Experiment II consisted of suitability of three dye assistants i.e. sodium chloride, acetic acid and hydrochloricacid with two mordants i.e. alum and ferric chloridefordyeingLagurus ovatus.Out of the fifteen dye sources; rose, marigold and turmeric were found to be the best source of biocolour w.r.t.overall acceptability scores. It was found that the biocolour was successfully extracted using acetone as a solvent, alum as a mordant and sodium chloride or acetic acid as dye assistants in case of turmeric and marigold, whereas; sodium chloride or hydrochloric acid were found to be suitable dye assistants for rose. In experiment III; thesebest dyed samples(selected from experiment II)were kept under twostorageconditions i.e. open and wrapped in cellophane sheets for a period of 90 days. It was found that the dyed flowers of Lagurus ovatus showed good overall acceptability when stored under wrapped conditions as compared to open conditions even after 90 days of storage. Various value-added productslikedryflower arrangements, maize spathe doll, rakhis, greeting card, wall hangings, filecovers, dry flower sticksand wall pictureswere preparedfromlagurus grass after dyeing withthe bio-colours.
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    SUITABILITY OF CHRYSANTHEMUM (Dendranthema x grandiflora Tzvelev)GENOTYPE(S) FOR MAKING DIFFERENT VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS FOR PROFIT MAXIMIZATION
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) CHAUDHARY, DIXIT; KASHYAP, BHARATI
    ABSTRACT The present investigations entitled‘Suitability of chrysanthemum genotype(s) (Dendranthema xgrandifloraTzvelev) for making different value added products for profit maximization’was carried out at the experimental farm of Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP) during 2019-20. The experiments I and II were laid out in a randomized block design with four replications. Experiment I consisted of six genotype(s) of chrysanthemum evaluated for cut flower production and Experiment II consisted of 8 genotype(s) evaluated for loose flower production. Experiment III was laid out in a completelyrandomized factorial design under two storage conditions i.e., ambient and refrigerated and two separate sub experiments were conducted for value-added products prepared from loose flowersand cut flowers. For the genotypes evaluated for cut flower production; maximum plant height (69.77 cm), flower size (10.86 cm), number of side shoots per plant (9.21), number of cut stems per plant (9.67), stem length (61.39 cm) and highest B:C ratio (2.38) calculated after the sale of cut stems were recorded in genotype ‘UHFSChr133’. For the genotypes evaluated for loose flower production; flower size (7.54 cm), number of flowers per plant (180.08), flower weight per plant (835.28 g), shelf life (7.5 days) and highest B:C ratio (3.32) calculated after selling of loose flowerswere recorded in cv. ‘Solan Shringar’. For different value-added products prepared from loose flowers, highest B:C ratio (10.37) was recorded in special garlands followed by the B:C ratio of ordinary garlands (7.75) prepared from cv. ‘Solan Shringar’. However when theloose flowers of the same cv. were sold, B:C ratio was calculated to be 2.38. For different value-added products prepared from cut flowers; highest B:C ratio was obtained for ordinary bouquets (13.94) followed by special bouquets (12.71) of genotype ‘UHFSChr133’. However when the flowers of the same genotype were sold in the form of cut stems, B:C ratio was calculated to be 2.38. Therefore, for profit maximization, cv. ‘Solan Shringar’ is recommended for loose flower production and genotype ‘UHFSChr133’ isrecommended for cut flower production.
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    EFFECT OF DIFFERENT GROWING MEDIA AND SHADE LEVELS ON POT PLANT PRODUCTION OF Aglaonema modestum
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) SOOD, MRINALI; BHATIA, SUMAN
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Effect of different Growing Media and Shade Levels on Pot plant production of Aglaonema modestum” was carried out at the Research farm of Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP) during the year 2018- 2020. The experiment was laid down under shade nets with different light intensity in Completely Randomised Design of 13 treatment combinations with four levels of growing media i.e. Soil + Sand + FYM (1:1:1 v/v), Soil + Cocopeat + FYM (1:2:2 v/v), Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicopmost (1:2:1 v/v), Forest Soil and three levels of shade i.e.50% shade, 75% shade, 90% shade replicated thrice. Findings revealed that maximum plant height (34.02cm), number of leaves (25.40 cm), plant spread (29.50cm), leaf length (18.90cm),leaf width (8.42cm) leaf area (108.49 cm2), chlorophyll (0.660), visual leaf colour grade (4.93) and plant growth index (63.52) was recorded in growing media Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost (1:2:1 v/v) with 90% of shade level. It can be concluded that growing media comprising of Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost (1:2:1v/v) with 90% of shade level was found suitable for pot plant production of Aglaonema modestum.
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    EFFECT OF N, P AND K APPLICATION AT DIFFERENT STAGES IN CHRYSANTHEMUM (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat)
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) DOLMA, DEACHEN; DHIMAN, S R
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Effect of N, P and K application at different stages in chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat)” was carried out at Research Farm of Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP) - 173 230 during the year 2019-2020 to find out the effect of phenophase based application of N, P and K for production of quality flowers in chrysanthemum. Two cultivars with five treatments consisting of N, P and K were applied through basal dose as well as drench method at different growth phases i.e. vegetative, bud and flowering phase. Field experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. Maximum plant height (57.87 cm), plant spread (27.55 cm), minimum number of days for flower bud appearance (97.92 days) and minimum days to flowering (140.91 days) were recorded in plants which received treatment T4{40:20:20 % NPK (Vegetative phase), 30:40:40 % NPK (Bud phase), 30:40:40 % (Flowering phase) @ 75:112.5:75 kg NPK/ha}. While, flower diameter (8.53 cm), number of shoots per plant (3.72), weight of flowers per plant (50.01 g), duration of flowering (25.77 days) and number of suckers produced per plant (15.33) were recorded maximum in T5 {33.3:33.3:33.3 % NPK (Vegetative phase), 33.3:33.3:33.3 % NPK (Bud phase), 33.3:33.3:33.3 % NPK (Flowering phase) @ 100:150:100 kg NPK/ha}. The treatment T3in cultivar ‘Purnima’ having B:C ratio of (4.06) is more profitable as compared to ‘Pusa Shwet’ (3.54) in T2.
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    STUDIES ON POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT OF CARNATION (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) cv. “Bizet” AS INFLUENCED BY BIO-MOLECULES AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT.
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) KUMAR, AKASH; BAWEJA, H S
    ABSTRACT The present investigation titled, “Studies on post-harvest management of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) cv. “Bizet” as influenced by bio-molecules and storage environment" was carried out during the year 2019-2020 in the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.). Cut flowers exhibited highest vase life of 27.37 days when placed in serotonin (300 uM) followed by 24.67 days in holding solution containing sucrose (2%) + 8HQC (150ppm) + BA (5ppm). Serotonin (300 uM) under unstored, wet and dry storage conditions resulted in earliest flower opening, maximum flower diameter , maximum amount of holding solution consumption, maximum score for freshness of cut flowers, maximum RWC and maximum membrane stability. Cut flowers took significantly more time for flower opening under unstored conditions compared to different durations of wet and dry storage. Dry and wet storage of cut flower for different durations significantly reduced flower diameter, flower appearance, consumption of holding solution RWC, membrane stability and vase life as compared to unstored conditions. Among different storage durations flower diameter, flower appearance, vase life, consumption of holding solution, RWC and membrane stability and vase life was found maximum when cut flowers were stored in wet and dry storage at 4℃ for 4 days. Therefore, serotonin (300 µM) can be used as a noble environmental friendly alternative holding solution in floriculture industry to replace harmful chemical compounds which are being used to increase flower longevity of carnation cut flowers.
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    STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF GROWING MEDIA AND JEEVAMRIT ON POTTED PETUNIA (Petunia x hybrida Vilm.)
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) SHARMA, RAHUL; BHATIA, SUMAN
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled, “Effect of growing media and jeevamrit on potted petunia (Petunia hybrida vilm.)” was carried out at Research Farm of Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP) – 173230 during 2019 to 2020 on potted petunia. Field experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (Factorial) using three different growing media ie. Soil+ Sand + FYM (1:1:1, v/v), Soil + Cocopeat + FYM (1:1:1, v/v) and Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost (1:1:1, v/v) with the application of jeevamrit in the form of spray and drench at the interval of 15 and 30 days. The observations were recorded on various growth and flowering parameters. Maximum plant height (23.44 cm), plant spread (33.49 cm), minimum days to peak flowering (48.99 days), duration of flowering (50.20 days) and pot presentability score (94.21) was obtained in the plants grown in Soil + Cocopeat + FYM (1:1:1 v/v). Further, drench application of jeevamrit at fortnight interval resulted in maximum plant height (23.44 cm), plant spread (34.03), minimum days taken to peak flowering (48.75), maximum duration of flowering (57.60 days) and highest pot presentability score (96.93), while spray application at fortnight interval of jeevamrit resulted in maximum flower diameter. From the present investigation, it was concluded that Soil + Cocopeat + FYM (1:1:1 v/v) was found best growing medium for quality pot production of petunia when drenched with 10% jeevamrit at fortnight interval.
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    EFFECT OF ORGANIC FORMULATIONS AND MULCHES ON GROWTH, CUT FLOWER YIELD AND QUALITY IN CARNATION (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) cv. ‘Loris’
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) PARMAR, TANIKA; BAWEJA, H S
    ABSTRACT The present investigation titled, “Effect of organic formulations and mulches on growth, cut flower yield and quality in Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) cv. Loris” was carried out at the Hi-tech farm of Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP) during 2019-20. Various combinations of mulch and organic formulations were replicated thrice in the form of twenty treatments in a plot of 1×1m size. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (factorial) at a spacing of 20×20 cm. Mulching was done 15 days after transplanting of rooted cuttings and organic formulations were applied after every 20-25 days interval. The data was recorded for two consecutive flower flushes during the course of study. The results revealed that plants treated with organic formulation F2 and mulched with spent mushroom compost (M1) recorded maximum plant height (96.90 cm), plant spread (19.17 cm), number of cut flowers per plant (8.03), days taken to reach harvesting stage (136.67 days), duration of flowering (28.90 days), vase life (20.70 days) as compared to control. However, maximum per cent A-grade flowers based on stem length (97.83 %) and weight of cut flower stem (37.53 g) were recorded highest in plants treated with organic formulation F2 and mulched with pine needles (M3). Highest microbial count (85.67×105 cfu/g) was recorded in plants treated with organic formulation F5 and mulched with spent mushroom compost (M1).
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    ASSESSMENT OF AIR POLLUTION TOLERANCE OF INDOOR PLANTS AND THEIR PERFORMANCE UNDER DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-10) KUMAR, DINESH; BHATIA, SUMAN
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Assessment of air pollution tolerance index of indoor plants and their performance under different environmental conditions” was conducted during 2018-2019 in the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, H. P. In the first experiment, 30 flowering and foliage indoor plants were selected which are commonly grown in mid hills of H.P. and air pollution tolerance index was estimated in which various biochemical parameters such as total chlorophyll content, leaf extract pH, relative water content and ascorbic acid content were observed with 3 replications by using experimental design CRD. Maximum APTI value was found inAglaonema modestum (9.18), Scindapsus aureus (9.16), Chlorophytum comosum (9.14), Nephrolepis exaltata (9.054) and Kalanchoe blossfeldiana (8.967) and were assessed under different locations in experiment 2. These plants were kept in different locations such as office, bank, hospital, canteen and control (with in premises of this university) for 4 months and all plants were kept under iso-ecological situation. Different morphological, anatomical and biochemical parameters were observed under different locations by using factorial CRD experimental design. Regarding morphological parameters, maximum visual leaf colour grade was observed in the plants which were kept in office (4.769) as compare to other locations. Scindapsus aureus and Aglaonema modestum showed best visual colour grade under different environmental conditions. Anatomical parameters like number of stomata and stomatal index were found maximum in the plants which were kept in floriculture farm (36.08 and 16.45%, respectively) followed by office (34.40 and 15.93%, respectively). Regarding biochemical parameters like ascorbic acid (0.595 mg/g), relative water content (91.70%) and APTI (9.51) were found maximum in the selected indoor plants which were kept at canteen site. Whereas chlorophyll content (0.67 mg/g) and leaf pH (6.59) was recorded maximum in the plants which were kept in floriculture farm. The order of APTI in selected indoor plant species at different location was canteen/mess (9.51) > bank (9.11) > hospital (9.05) > office (9.04) control (8.93). High APTI value of selected indoor plants was observed in the plants which were kept at the canteen site. It was concluded that Aglaonema modestum, Scindapsus aureus, Chlorophytum comosum, Nephrolepis exaltata and Kalanchoe blossfeldiana were found best to tolerant air pollution on the basis of air pollution tolerance index (APTI). Further, Aglaonema modestum and Scindapsus aureus performed best under different environmental conditions and these plants can be used in indoor landscaping for urban areas.