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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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  • ThesisItemOpen Access
    PLANT ASSEMBLAGES AND THEIR FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTES ALONG THE ALTITUDE ATTRIBUTES ALONG THE ALTITUDE ATTRIBUTES ALONG THE ALTITUDE ATTRIBUTES ALONG THE ALTITUDE IN SUB IN SUB IN SUB IN SUB HUMID SUB TEMPERATE HIMALAYA HUMID SUB TEMPERATE HIMALAYA HUMID SUB TEMPERATE HIMALAYA HUMID SUB TEMPERATE HIMALAYA
    (2013) BHAT, AMIR FAROOQ; GUPTA, B.
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Plant assemblages and their functional attributes along the altitude in sub humid sub temperate Himalaya” was carried out in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh during the year 2011-12 with the aim to assess floristic composition, phytosociology, biomass and carbon stock of forests. Five different forests were selected along the altitude viz., Acacia and Chir pine (Sub tropical forests) and Mixed, Deodar and Fir-Spruce (Temperate forests). Structural and functional parameters of trees, shrubs and monthly herbaceous vegetation in each forest were studied by laying down five sample plot of 0.1 ha. These forests comprised of 122 plant species under 113 genera and 53 families. Vegetation indices of vegetation viz., Shannon Weiner, Simpson’s diversity and Species richness exhibited maximum values in Mixed forest, whereas, Species Evenness and Concentration of Dominance were highest in Fir-Spruce and Chir pine forests, respectively. Similarity index among the forests decreased with increase in altitude. Density, basal area and biomass of herbage vegetation in each forest increased till August and decreased thereafter. Shrub biomass was maximum in Deodar and minimum in Chir pine forest. Total biomass of trees in each forest showed the precedence: Mixed forest (348.61 t/ha) > Deodar forest (341.65 t/ha) > Fir-Spruce forest (334.70 t/ha) > Chir pine forest (150.66 t/ha) > Acacia forest (87.36 t/ha). Soil organic carbon (t/ha) was maximum in 0-15 cm and decreased in 15-30 cm depth. Soil organic carbon in 0-30 cm depth decreased in the order: Mixed forest (99.80 t/ha) > Deodar forest (92.67 t/ha) > Fir-Spruce forest (83.52 t/ha) > Chir pine forest (78.54 t/ha) > Acacia forest (72.89 t/ha). Carbon stock accumulation (herbs + shrubs + trees + soil) in different forests followed the precedence: Mixed forest (276.86 t/ha) > Deodar forest (266.70 t/ha) > Fir-Spruce forest (253.65 t/ha) > Chir pine forest (157.16 t/ha) > Acacia forest (122.79 t/ha).
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    STANDARDISATION OF QUALITY STOCK PRODUCTION FOR BETTER OUTPLANTING PERFORMANCE IN Melia composita Willd.
    (2013) SHARMA, MANEESH; SHAMET, G.S.
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Standardisation of quality stock production for better outplanting performance in Melia composita willd” was undertaken in the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230 (HP) during 2011-2012. The study involved two nursery experiment and one outplanting experiments, each laid out in randomized block design (factorial), replicated thrice, to standardize best container type and growing medium and to determine best root pruning and shoot pruning levels to compare the transplanting performance in the nursery. During the present investigation, it has been revealed that seedling raised in polybag of size 9"x4.5"with eight perforations and use of growing medium consisting of soil + sand + compost in ratio of 1:1:2 recorded significantly highest germination (86.67%), growth and biomass production in the seedlings. Furthermore, the seedling raised in this way resulted in enhanced outplanting survival (86.67%), final height (145.67cm) and collar diameter (8.99mm) growth in the species. Similarly, use of root pruning at 11cm and shoot pruning at 15cm in the five months old seedling during end July resulted in significantly highest transplanting survival (72.22%), growth and biomass in the seedling and therefore proved to be the best combination for raising quality stock in the species.
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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.