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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: Silviculture and Agroforestry × Author: GAUTAM, KRISHAN LAL × Start date: 2013 × Type: Thesis ×
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    STUDIES ON CROP INTERCROPPING UNDER Grewia BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2023-05) GAUTAM, KRISHAN LAL; THAKUR, C L
    ABSTRACT Present investigation entitled “Studies on crop intercropping under Grewia based agroforestry system” was conducted during 2019-2021 at the experimental farm of Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan (HP). The study aimed at to ascertain the effect of planting condition, intercropping patterns and nutrient sources on growth and yield parameters of intercrops, soil properties, plant nutrient contents and their uptake, bio-economics of the system and evaluation of intercropping patterns. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design having crops in rabi season Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis [Cauliflower (CF)] : Lens culinaris [Lentil (L)] and Capsicum annuum [Bell pepper (C)] : Glycine max [Soya bean (S)] in Kharif season with three factors viz. two planting condition (Grewia based agroforestry system and open condition), six intercropping patterns (I1 1:1 row system, I2 1:2 row system, I3 2:1 row system, I4 2:2 row system, I5 0:1 row system and I6 1:0 row system) and 3 nutrient sources (T1:RDF with FYM, T2:Jeevamrit @500 l/ha (5%) and T3: No manure). The results revealed that growth and yield parameters of capsicum-soybean cropping systems were higher under open conditions. Higher growth and yield parameters of capsicum were recorded in sole cropping while, soybean performs better in 2:2 intercropping patterns on application of RDF. In cauliflower-lentil cropping systems maximum growth and yield parameters of both crops were recorded under Grewia based agroforestry systems. Among the intercropping patterns, the cauliflower performs better in sole cropping whereas; higher growth and yield of Lentil were recorded in 2:2 intercropping patterns on application of Recommended Dose of Fertilizer. From the economic point of view, 1:1 intercropping pattern provide higher net returns. In both cropping systems, the total LER under the different intercropping patterns were greater than 1, indicating yield advantage. Higher competitive ratio values of Capsicum and Cauliflower indicated that Capsicum and Cauliflower were higher competitive than soybean and Lentil. Hence, it is concluded that 1:1 row system of Capsicum annum-Glycine max with application of RDF along with FYM under Grewia based agroforestry system is eluded as most cost effective combinatio
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    PRODUCTION OF Lepidium sativum UNDER Morus BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM AND EFFECT OF POLYHERBAL SUPPLEMENTATION ON MILK PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED COWS
    (UHF, NAUNI, 2018-10) GAUTAM, KRISHAN LAL; BISHIST, ROHIT
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Production of Lepidium sativum under Morus based agroforestry system and effect of polyherbal supplementation on milk performance of crossbred cows” was conducted at the experimental field and Dairy Farm in the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) during the Years 2017 and 2018 with the objectives viz. To study the effect of different types of organic manure on yield and biomass production of Lepidium sativum under Morus based agroforestry system and to study the effect of polyherbal supplementation on milk performance of crossbred cows. In the present investigation consisted two structural and functional components Morus alba fodder tree as woody perennial and medicinal and aromatic plant as intercrop. In addition, the impact of three types of organic manure (FYM @ 4 tonnes ha-1, Vermicompost @ 1.12 tonnes ha-1, Jeevamrut @ 500 litre ha-1 and Control i.e. no manure) on performance of Lepidium sativum was observed under Morus and open conditions. The feeding trial of animals was carried out for 105 days (15 days pre calving to 90 days post calving). The milk yield of all the twelve animals were measured daily after 6th day of lactation upto 95 days of lactation. Milk samples were collected from each lactating cow in a clean milk sample bottle in morning and evening at the interval of 15 days. Milk samples were subjected to analysis of various parameters viz. fat %, SNF%, total solids %, protein%, specific gravity and acidity %. The present study revealed that the tree proximity, significantly affected growth and yield parameters of Lepidium sativum where Lepidium sativum in open condition resulted in better growth and yield parameters as compared with Lepidium sativum under Morus based agroforestry system. Under open conditions growth and yield attribute of Lepidium sativum were significantly higher on application of vermicompost @ 1.12 tonnes ha-1 followed by Jeevamrut @ 500 L ha-1 and FYM @ 4.0 tonnes ha-1. From the economical point of view, application of Jeevamrut @ 500 L ha-1 under Morus based agroforestry system resulted in higher net return (Rs 85186.06) and BC ratio (2.44). Supplementation of polyherbal mixture to lactating cows resulted in 9.3% higher milk yield, early peak yield and better milk composition (fat%, Protein, SNF% and total solid%) as compared to control. Average milk yield (kg) in treatment group (8.70 kg day-1) was significantly higher than that of control group (7.38 kg day-1) respectively. Average milk fat%, SNF%, total solid% and protein % was significantly higher in treatment group (4.21, 8.67, 12.83 and 3.44) as compared to control group (3.52, 8.34, 11.86 and 3.34). Net returns on feeding of polyherbal mixture to the lactating crossbred cows were Rs 157.08 which was higher than the control group (Rs. 112.97 cow -1day-1