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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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Subject: Fruit Science × Author: Sharma, Aastha × End date: 2024 × Start date: 2020 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    Survey for selection of elite genotype(s) of Jamun (Syzygium cumini L. Skeels) in Hamirpur District of Himachal Pradesh
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Dr YSP UHF, Neri, Hamirpur(H.P.), 2024-01-15) Sharma, Aastha; Bandana
    The present investigation entitled “Survey for selection of elite genotype(s) of Jamun (Syzygium cumini L. Skeels) in Hamirpur District of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out during 202-22023. Sixty jamun plants were marked and soil samples were collected for physico-chemical analysis. Morphological and biochemical attributes of sixty genotypes were studied and fifteen genotypes attained higher scored in numeric scoring method were selected. Among fifteen superior genotypes fruit size and fruit weight was recorded highest in Plant 17 (5.60 cm2 and 8.02 g) followed by Plant 5 (4.91 cm2 and 6.40 g). Fruit pulp was observed highest in Plant 17 (5.30 g) followed by Plant 5 (4.99g). Total soluble solids were observed highest in Plant 5 (16.59 ᵒB) followed by Plant 14 (15.34 ᵒB). Highest total sugar (15.34 %) and reducing sugar (14.13 %) was recorded in Plant 5. Highest ascorbic acid content (34.63 mg/100 g) was recorded in Plant 6.These genotypes have higher horticulture potential further assessment under proper management practices is required to know their full genetic potential and may contribute in the crop improvement programmes.
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    Effect of growing media, IBA and shoot thickness on the performance of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cuttings
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Dr YSP UHF, Neri, Hamirpur(H.P.), 2023-01-28) Sharma, Aastha; Banyal, Ajay K
    The present investigation, “Effect of IBA, shoot thickness and growing media on the performance of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cuttings’’ were carried out in fruit nursery, Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), during the year 2021- 2022. The research trial was conducted in pomegranate cv. Bhagwa and Kandhari Kabuli. The pomegranate cuttings were treated with different concentration of IBA (1500 ppm, 2000 ppm, 2500 ppm) having thickness i.e., 0.50-1.00 cm and >1.00 cm and planted in different growing media (perlite + vermiculite, cocopeat + perlite, cocopeat + vermiculite, cocopeat + vermiculite + perlite and sand + soil + FYM). Different vegetative growth parameters viz., time taken for bud sprouting (day), sprouting percentage (%), time taken for first leaf emergence (days), number of sprouts per cutting, number of shoots per cutting, length of sprouted shoots (cm), total number of leaves per cutting, plant height (cm), cutting diameter (cm) and survivability percent (%) were recorded. Similarly, root growth parameters viz., total length of root (cm), number of segments, number of forks, number of root tips, diameter of root (maximum), diameter of root (average), estimated volume of root (cm3) and rooting percent (%) of cuttings are also being recorded during this period. Among different concentrations of rooting hormone, pomegranate cuttings treated IBA @ 2500 ppm resulted in maximum survival (86.95 and 86.32 %) and rooting per cent (80.84 and 80.03 %) whereas, cuttings having thickness >1.00 cm recorded maximum survival (85.74 and 85.11 %) and rooting percent (79.23 and 78.43 %). However, cuttings grown in mixture of perlite + vermiculite exhibited maximum survival (94.22 and 93.72 %) and rooting percent (89.72 and 88.83%), respectively in Bhagwa and Kandhari Kabuli cultivar.