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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: Plantation Technology × Author: LANGLENTOMBI, LEISHANGTHEM CHANU × End date: 2015 × Start date: 2015 × Type: Thesis ×
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    SEED STORAGE STUDIES OF Parkia roxburghii G. DON
    (2015) LANGLENTOMBI, LEISHANGTHEM CHANU; GUPTA, N.K.
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Seed storage studies of Parkia roxburghii G. Don” was carried out in the laboratories and experimental area of the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan during the year 2014-2015. Matured and dried seeds were obtained from Manipur. Pure seeds after removing diseased and damaged seeds were put in storage at ambient temperature (T1), 5°C (T2) and -5°C (T3) temperature in pottery pot (C1), airtight plastic container (C2) and canvas bag (C3). The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (factorial) with three replications and storage longevity was determined by subjecting the seeds to germinability studies. Pre-storage observations on germination and physiobiochemical attributes were recorded (both in laboratory and nursery conditions). Observation on germination (both in laboratory and nursery conditions) and physiobiochemical attributes were recorded after every two months interval upto 6 months. In general, a decline in germination and physio-biochemical attributes was observed with increase in storage duration. Seeds stored at 5°C (T2) in airtight plastic container (C2) was proved to be the most suitable method for better longevity of seeds maintaining per cent germination 73.33 per cent and 50.00 per cent till 6 months of storage under laboratory and nursery condition respectively. However seeds stored at -5°C (T3) in canvas bag (C3) proved to be least effective method for longevity of seeds.