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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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    EFFECT OF DIFFERENT NUTRIENT RESOURCES ON WHEAT (CV.HPW-349) UNDER REETHA (Sapindus mukorossi GAERTN) BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) AZIMY, EAZTULLAH; CHAUHAN, VIMAL
    ABSTRACT The field experiment study entitled, “Effect of different nutrient resources on wheat (Cv.HPW-349) under Reetha (Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn) based agroforestry system” were conducted at the experimental farm of Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP) during the month of December, 2020 – May, 2021 in rabi season. The experimental was laid out in split plot Design with four replications. The experiment consist of six treatment viz., T1 : control (No manure), T2 : Recommended dose of NPK (120, 60, 40 kg/ha) + FYM (100 q/ha), T3 : Seed treatment with Beejamrut + Application of Ghanjeevamrut (40 kg/Bigha) + Spray of Jeevamrut (40 litres/Bigha), T4 : Half dose of FYM + Jeevamrut (40 litres/Bigha), T5 : Recommended dose of Ghanjeevamrut (40 kg/Bigha) and T6 : Half dose of FYM + Ghanjeevamrut (40 kg/Bigha). The results of the present study showed that the wheat crop grown under Reetha based agroforestry system were recorded lower growth and yield as compared to the open field condition. On the other hand, among different nutrient resources, the application of Recommended dose of NPK (120, 60, 40 kg/ha) + FYM (100q/ha) were found to be the best treatment combination for the growth and yield of wheat crop. The physical and chemical properties of soil viz., available N, P, K, organic carbon, electrical conductivity and soil moisture content were found maximum under agroforestry system as compared to open field condition. All organic manures commonly improved the physical and chemical properties of soil fertility which in turn increased the growth and production of wheat crop
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    STAND STRUCTURE AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS OF KHAIR (Acacia catechu Willd.) WORKING CIRCLE IN NURPUR FOREST DIVISION OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) DHIRENDER KUMAR; THAKUR, C L
    ABSTRACT The study entitled “Stand structure and site characteristics of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.) working circle in Nurpur Forest Division of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out in differently managed forest classes to access the floral diversity, stand structures, biomass and carbon stock, site characteristics natural regeneration and impact of lantana infestation. The Shannon Index of diversity (H’) for trees ranged from 2.13 (DPF) to 1.24 (UF), for shrubs 1.48 (DPF) to 1.30 (CFS) and for herbs 1.29 (CFS, UF) to 0.85 (UF), respectively. The maximum number of trees under diameter class D1 (251.67 number ha-1) and D2 (105.00 number ha-1) were recorded in RF however, the maximum number for D3 (49.17 number ha-1) were present in UF. The minimum number in D2 (44.17 number ha-1) and D3 (8.33 number ha-1) diameter class were recorded in CFS. The maximum tree carbon accumulated in different forest classes was found maximum in UF whereas, the minimum was recorded in CFS. The under storey carbon stock was recorded maximum in CFS and minimum in UPF. However, the soil carbon stock was found maximum in DPF. The maximum ecosystem carbon stock (85.50 t ha-1) potential and Co2 mitigated (313.79 t ha-1) was recorded in UF whereas, it was minimum in CFS. Further the overall regeneration success was fair in RF, DPF and UPF whereas, deficient regeneration success and establishment stocking index was recorded in CFS and UF. The soil properties vary significantly along soil depth. The maximum value for soil parameters was recorded in DPF and RF whereas, the low soil nutrients were recorded in CFS. Further the impact of lantana infestation in different forest classes was significant which have negatively affected the shrub diversity and regeneration success. We reiterate that the management that retains and enhances tree size inequalities and protects the diversity can help and store larger quantities of biomass and carbon as live tree biomass and play an important role in climate mitigation while providing other key ecosystem services.
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    REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR OF Pinus wallichiana (A.B. Jacks) ALONG AN ALTITUDINAL GRADIENT IN NORTH WESTERN HIMALAYA
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) KAUR, AMANPREET; BHARDWAJ, D R
    ABSTRACT The present study entitled “Reproductive behaviour of Pinus wallichiana (A.B. Jacks) along an altitudinal gradient in the North Western Himalaya” was carried out in the Department of Silviculture and agroforestry, Dr.YSP University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Soaln (HP) during 2019-2021 with the objectives to determine morphological, physiological and reproductive traits of Pinus wallichiana on the germination and growth behavior of the seedlings. The samples were collected from different altitude ranges: 1800-2100 m a.s.l. (A1), 2100-2400 m a.s.l. (A2), 2400-2700 m a.s.l. (A3) and >2700 m a.s.l. (A4) and three aspects: southern (As1), eastern (As2) and south-eastern (As3) aspect from the representative population of the P. wallichiana. On the basis of outer appearances, the higher proportion of leaf shedding (49.6 %), dead branches (51.8 %) and the foliage discoloration (21.4 %) recorded in the uppermost altitudinal range. Apical shoot of Pinus wallichiana were more severe at higher altitudinal ranges and declined towards the decreasing altitudinal ranges. Where, the minimum leaf shedding (33.7 %) and dead branches (37.4 %) and foliage discoloration (17.1%) showed at lower range of P. wallichiana. However, among aspects minimum leaf shedding (39.6 %) and dead branches (40.8 %) were in south-eastern aspect and foliage discoloration (17.3 %) in southern aspect where the stress condition index (SCI) values were low. The biochemical attributes in needles and seedlings of Pinus wallichiana, the total nitrogen, carbon, chlorophyll, sugar and starch content were found higher in both needles and seedlings at lowermost elevation range on southern aspect. Whereas, total phenol content increased along with increasing altitudinal ranges and recorded maximum in value at uppermost altitude. The total nitrogen, total carbon, chlorophyll and sugar or starch content decreased with increasing altitudinal ranges in both tree needles and seedlings. The sugar and starch content in seeds recorded maximum at lowermost altitudinal range on southern aspect whereas, the maximum total phenol content and moisture percent was found maximum at uppermost distribution range in seeds were collected from southern aspect. In the reproductive traits the highest cone weight (105.8 gm), cone length (18.2 cm), number of scales/cone (139), 100 seeds weight (7.37 gm), number of seeds cone-1 (78.4) and seed weight cone-1 (2.16 gm), seed length (9.67 cm), seed width (5.29 mm), seed thickness (3.29 mm) at A2 while cone width (4.36 cm) at A1, and the minimum at A4 at higher altitudinal range. Among three aspects, all the cone, seed and needle parameter showed maximum value in southern and/or south-eastern aspect. The trees growing at the altitudinal range of 1800-2100 m a.s.l. and 2100- 2400 m a.s.l. which is under least stress displayed better cone development, seed characteristics, increased germinability and seedlings growth characters than those from altitudinal ranges. This study concluded that for better success of P. wallichiana afforestation and reforestation programs, the seeds/cones should be collected from the respective altitude and aspect should be tried at immediately their upper distributional range so as to counter the warming impact and facilitate adaptation processes.
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    STAND STRUCTURE AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS OF KHAIR (Acacia catechu Willd.) WORKING CIRCLE IN NURPUR FOREST DIVISION OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) DHIRENDER KUMAR; THAKUR, C L
    ABSTRACT The study entitled “Stand structure and site characteristics of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.) working circle in Nurpur Forest Division of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out in differently managed forest classes to access the floral diversity, stand structures, biomass and carbon stock, site characteristics natural regeneration and impact of lantana infestation. The Shannon Index of diversity (H’) for trees ranged from 2.13 (DPF) to 1.24 (UF), for shrubs 1.48 (DPF) to 1.30 (CFS) and for herbs 1.29 (CFS, UF) to 0.85 (UF), respectively. The maximum number of trees under diameter class D1 (251.67 number ha-1) and D2 (105.00 number ha-1) were recorded in RF however, the maximum number for D3 (49.17 number ha-1) were present in UF. The minimum number in D2 (44.17 number ha-1) and D3 (8.33 number ha-1) diameter class were recorded in CFS. The maximum tree carbon accumulated in different forest classes was found maximum in UF whereas, the minimum was recorded in CFS. The under storey carbon stock was recorded maximum in CFS and minimum in UPF. However, the soil carbon stock was found maximum in DPF. The maximum ecosystem carbon stock (85.50 t ha-1) potential and Co2 mitigated (313.79 t ha-1) was recorded in UF whereas, it was minimum in CFS. Further the overall regeneration success was fair in RF, DPF and UPF whereas, deficient regeneration success and establishment stocking index was recorded in CFS and UF. The soil properties vary significantly along soil depth. The maximum value for soil parameters was recorded in DPF and RF whereas, the low soil nutrients were recorded in CFS. Further the impact of lantana infestation in different forest classes was significant which have negatively affected the shrub diversity and regeneration success. We reiterate that the management that retains and enhances tree size inequalities and protects the diversity can help and store larger quantities of biomass and carbon as live tree biomass and play an important role in climate mitigation while providing other key ecosystem service
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    STAND STRUCTURE AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS OF HIMALAYAN MOIST TEMPERATE FOREST IN CHOPAL FOREST DIVISION OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) CHAUHAN, ANKITA; THAKUR, C L
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled, "Stand Structure and Site Characteristics of Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest in Chopal Forest Division of Himachal Pradesh", was conducted during the year 2020-21 to determine the status of natural regeneration, phytosociology, stand structure, biomass production and other site characteristics such as soil physico – chemical properties of moist temperate forest in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. There were 12 tree species recorded belonging to the families (6), Pinaceae, Fagaceae, Sapindaceae, Betulaceae, Juglandaceae and Taxaceae. The findings demonstrate the range of values for phytosociological attributes such as density, basal area, frequency and IVI i.e., 114.81- 229.63 number ha-1, 7.43-36.12 m2 ha-1, 33.33-100 per cent and 11.56-239.08, respectively whereas the values of vegetation indices were in the range i.e., Shannon-Wiener index(H) – 0.44 (FT1) – 1.36 (FT7), Simpson’s dominance index (D) – 0.24 (FT7) – 0.68 (FT1), species richness(d) – 0.29 (FT1) – 1.37 (FT5) and evenness (e) – 0.44 (FT2) – 0.92 (FT4) indicating that the maximum species diversity was found in Kharsu oak forest and minimum was recorded in Ban oak forest. The maximum tree density was recorded in Deodar Forest and the minimum was recorded in Ban oak forest whereas tree basal area was found highest in Ban oak forest and lowest in Moist temperate deciduous forest. Among four diameter classes in different forest types, maximum density was recorded of medium to lower diameter classes, which suggest that the forest types are still in evolving stage. In Moru oak forest, maximum biomass (497.87 t ha-1) and carbon density (338.55 C t ha-1) was observed while Moist temperate deciduous forest displayed the lowest value for the same (102.89 t ha-1 and 98.41 C t ha-1). As per the soil interpretation, soil under various forest types was high in available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic carbon content. The soil physio-chemical properties such as bulk density, pH, EC, organic carbon, available nitrogen, available phosphorus and available potassium with soil depth ranged from 0.88 to 1.18 g cm-3; 6.12 to 6.56; 0.63 to 1.18 dS m-1; 1.09 to 2.10 (%); 367.57 to 594.93 kg ha-1; 14.13 to 31.24 kg ha-1; 172.90 to 296.72 kg ha-1 and with forest type i.e., 0.92 to 1.13 g cm-3; 5.79 to 7.07; 0.40 to 1.36 dS m-1; 0.90 to 2.37 (%); 402.80 to 556.47 kg ha-1; 10.64 to 26.82 kg ha-1; 151.67 to 355.89 kg ha-1, respectively. Among different forest types, Deodar Forest showed the satisfactory regeneration while poor regeneration status was observed in Oak/fir forest. Therefore, from the results, it can be concluded that the selected forest types contain a large biomass carbon pool and hence require preservation from anthropogenic activity. Appropriate forest management methods that encourage the growth of Oak forests and moist temperate deciduous forest in the study area can provide enhanced ecosystem services. It is recommended that noteworthy indigenous species, as well as endemic and fragile Himalayan species, be considered for management approaches
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    NURSERY PERFORMANCE OF Phyllostachys pubescens (moso bamboo) IN RESPONSE TO RUNNER SIZE AND GROWING MEDIA
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) KANWAR, PRIYANKA; KANWAR, PRIYANKA; THAKUR, C L; THAKUR, C L
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Nursery performance of Phyllostachys pubescens in response to runner size and growing media” was conducted during the year 2020-21. Field studies were conducted on vegetative propagation of a bamboo species Phyllostachys pubescens in the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP). The present investigation under study began with collecting root cuttings along with the rhizomes from the Regional Horticulture Research Centre, Bajaura located at kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. In the study, the rhizome cuttings of varying fragment length viz., 10 cm, 10-20 cm, 30 cm with at least one minimum bud. To prevent the fungal attack, cuttings were treated with solution of IBA @ 10ppm for 45 minutes before planting. Data collection, analysis and interpretation were conducted based on standard field and statistical procedures. The result reveals that regeneration success (%) of Phyllostachys pubescens when propagated in nursery condition at the time of sprouting, in the influence of growing media was observed maximum (43.69) in M2 followed by M3 (41.89), M1 (39.51) whereas; under the effect of burial depth was recorded highest (41.32) for burial depth of 10cm and the runner size of 20-30 cm length performed best with highest (48.43) average mean observed in RS3. It was concluded that for getting better quality planting stock of Phyllostachys pubescens the rhizome cuttings should be raised in sand-soil-FYM (2:1:1) growing media, with runner size of 20-30 cm and should be planted in 10 cm burial depth.
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    APPRAISAL OF EXISTING AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS IN SERAJ VALLEY OF DISTRICT MANDI, H.P.
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) JANJU, SHIVA
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Appraisal of existing agroforestry systems in Seraj valley of District Mandi, H.P.” was carried out during the year 2020-21 in Seraj valley of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh with the objective to evaluate existing agroforestry systems, estimation of their biological yield and economic returns, to find out technological gaps in the systems and thereby propose possible solutions to overcome them. The study area was selected through multistage sampling technique. For the study 15 Panchayats of Seraj valley were randomly selected. From each Panchayat a representative sample of two villages were selected and from each village, a sample of nine farmers were selected and categorized as marginal (<1 ha), small (1-2 ha) and medium (2-5 ha), on the basis of their land holding. Socioeconomic status of farmers has been analyzed taking into account their average family structure, sex- ratio, educational status, literacy rate, livestock status, off-farm employment status and land holding size. The study revealed that seven types of agroforestry systems prevailing among different categories of farmers in Seraj valley viz., AH, AHS, AS, ASH, HA, HP and PS. Among all the existing agroforestry systems the highest total biomass production was recorded in HA system in the medium category (21.68 t ha-1) while the lowest total biomass production was recorded in PS in the small category (8.34 t ha-1) of the farmers. Also the highest net return was recorded in HA system in medium category of the farmers (206830.44 Rs. ha-1 yr-1), whereas lowest net return was reported in PS in small category of the farmers (13946.30 Rs. ha-1 yr-1). Technological gaps identifying the socio-economic and other limitations have shown the inherent weakness of existing AF systems. The most significant constraints were disproportionate insecticide/ pesticide and fertilizer applications, fragmented landholdings and a lack of efficient marketing channels, a communication gap between lab and land, and ineffective implementation of government-sponsored schemes for the benefit of farming communities. Relevant agroforestry solutions include conducting location specific diagnostic survey, strengthening of agro-processing facilities, voluntarily adoption of some villages by state agriculture universities and other related institutions and opening of govt. authorized sale centers at accessible places etc. From the above study it is concluded that HA, AH and AHS system types were found to be the best for economic point of view in Seraj regions respectively, hence these systems may be recommended for Seraj valley. As a result, this study provides a clear picture of biomass and economic analysis of existing agroforestry systems and it will be used as a tool for students, researchers and policy makers to better understand the agroforestry systems in the study area in order to improve and develop te
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    NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF Grewia optiva AND Bauhinia variegata AND EFFECT OF THEIR FEEDING ON MILKING PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED COWS
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) KAMAL KISHORE; BISHIST, ROHIT
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Nutritional evaluation of Grewia optiva and Bauhinia variegata and effect of their feeding on milking performance of crossbred cows” was conducted in dairy farm and laboratory of the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) during the period of October 2020 to January 2021 with the objectives viz. to study the nutritional composition of Grewia optiva and Bauhinia variegata in different months and to study the effect of feeding G. optiva and B. variegata on milk performance of crossbred cows.In order to evaluate the monthly variation in nutritive content of G. optiva and B. variegata the leaf samples were collected in October, November, December and January month. In the second experiment to evaluate the effect of feeding of G. optiva and B. variegata on milk performance of crossbred cows a feeding trial was conducted for a period of 90 days (15th October to 15th January). The findings of the investigation revealed that the nutritional composition of G. optiva and B. variegata leaves varied markedly among four months of leaves collection. The overall mean of nutritional composition of G. optiva and B. variegata leaves were: DM (42.14 and 43.15 %), CP (18.67 and 14.19%), EE (1.53 and 2.99%), CF (19.66 and 24.68%), NDF (31.59 and 34.81%), ADF (23.90 and 26.98%), TA (6.41 and 6.31%), AIA (1.25 and 1.33%), NFE (53.74 and 51.82%), Ca (2.25 and 2.10 %) and P (0.40 and 0.47%). The DM, EE, CF, NDF, ADF, TA, AIA and Ca contents of both species increased with maturity; whereas, CP, NFE and P contents decreased. CP, TA, NFE and Ca content were significantly higher in G. optiva leaves and rest parameters were significantly higher in B. variegata leaves. Feeding of G. Optiva leaves to lactating cows resulted in 3.09 per cent higher milk yield and better milk composition (protein%, SNF%, TS%, acidity% and specific gravity) as compared to B. variegata fed group. The overall mean of daily milk yield (kgd-1) in G1 (7.67 kgd-1) was significantly higher than that of G2 (7.44 kgd-1) respectively. Average milk protein%, SNF%, TS%, acidity% and specific gravity was significantly higher in G1 (3.59%, 8.58%, 12.70%, 0.1371% and 1.0293) as compared to G2 (3.48%, 8.53%, 12.68%, 0.1361% and 1.0280). Milk fat per centage was significantly higher in G2 (4.16%) as compared to G1 (4.12%). The study concluded that the nutritional composition of G. optiva and B. variegata leaves were significantly among the four months of the study. Feeding trial of the study revealed that the G. optiva fodder was a better fodder for animal feeding as compared to B. variegata fodder. effect of their feeding on milking performance of crossbred cows” was conducted in dairy farm and laboratory of the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) during the period of October 2020 to January 2021 with the objectives viz. to study the nutritional composition of Grewia optiva and Bauhinia variegata in different months and to study the effect of feeding G. optiva and B. variegata on milk performance of crossbred cows.In order to evaluate the monthly variation in nutritive content of G. optiva and B. variegata the leaf samples were collected in October, November, December and January month. In the second experiment to evaluate the effect of feeding of G. optiva and B. variegata on milk performance of crossbred cows a feeding trial was conducted for a period of 90 days (15th October to 15th January). The findings of the investigation revealed that the nutritional composition of G. optiva and B. variegata leaves varied markedly among four months of leaves collection. The overall mean of nutritional composition of G. optiva and B. variegata leaves were: DM (42.14 and 43.15 %), CP (18.67 and 14.19%), EE (1.53 and 2.99%), CF (19.66 and 24.68%), NDF (31.59 and 34.81%), ADF (23.90 and 26.98%), TA (6.41 and 6.31%), AIA (1.25 and 1.33%), NFE (53.74 and 51.82%), Ca (2.25 and 2.10 %) and P (0.40 and 0.47%). The DM, EE, CF, NDF, ADF, TA, AIA and Ca contents of both species increased with maturity; whereas, CP, NFE and P contents decreased. CP, TA, NFE and Ca content were significantly higher in G. optiva leaves and rest parameters were significantly higher in B. variegata leaves. Feeding of G. Optiva leaves to lactating cows resulted in 3.09 per cent higher milk yield and better milk composition (protein%, SNF%, TS%, acidity% and specific gravity) as compared to B. variegata fed group. The overall mean of daily milk yield (kgd-1) in G1 (7.67 kgd-1) was significantly higher than that of G2 (7.44 kgd-1) respectively. Average milk protein%, SNF%, TS%, acidity% and specific gravity was significantly higher in G1 (3.59%, 8.58%, 12.70%, 0.1371% and 1.0293) as compared to G2 (3.48%, 8.53%, 12.68%, 0.1361% and 1.0280). Milk fat per centage was significantly higher in G2 (4.16%) as compared to G1 (4.12%). The study concluded that the nutritional composition of G. optiva and B. variegata leaves were significantly among the four months of the study. Feeding trial of the study revealed that the G. optiva fodder was a better fodder for animal feeding as compared to B. variegata fodder.
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    EFFECT OF ORGANIC MANURES ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD PARAMETERS OF Pisum sativum UNDER WILD POMEGRANATE BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) THAKUR, SHEETAL; PANT, K S
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Effect of organic manures on the growth and yield parameters of Pisum sativum under wild pomegranate based agroforestry system” was conducted in the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry under College of Forestry, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh during year 2020-21 on newly developed wild pomegranate based agroforestry system at Pandah farm. The investigation was aimed at determining the effect of organic manures on the growth and yield parameters of Pisum sativum and on the soil physico-chemical properties. Four treatments used in the experiment were T1: Recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF), T2: FYM, T3 : Goat manure and T4: Control and their effect on two varieties of Pisum sativum i.e. Pusa Pragati and JK-124 Hybrid was studied. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Block Design (factorial). The results of the study found that among organic manures treatment T3 (goat manure) showed the best results for various growth and yield parameters of Pisum sativum. Among both the varieties variety V1 (Pusa Pragati) was found to be statistically superior over variety V2 (JK-124 Hybrid). Soil physico-chemical properties were found to be improved under wild pomegranate based agroforestry system compared to the initial values as influenced by the application of organic manures.