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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: Soil Science and Water Management × Author: MEERA, DEVI × End date: 2019 × Start date: 2016 × Thesis Type: Ph.D ×
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    EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON YIELD AND SOIL PROPERTIES UNDER CAULIFLOWERCAPSICUM CROPPING SEQUENCE
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2018-02) MEERA, DEVI; UPADHYAY, G.P.
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and soil properties under cauliflower-capsicum cropping sequence” was carried out at the Experimental Farm of Department of Soil Science and Water Management, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP) during 2014-15 and 2015-16 with the objective to develop an integrated plant nutrient supply system for higher productivity of cauliflower and capsicum on sustainable basis. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications comprising nine treatments viz. T1 (Absolute control), T2 (70% NPKM+30% N through FYM and VC+PGPR), T3 (80% NPKM+20% N through FYM and VC+PGPR) T4 (90% NPKM+10% N through FYM and VC+PGPR), T5 (100% NPK+FYM), T6 (100% NPK + VC), T7 (110% NPKM+ PGPR), T8 (120% NPKM+PGPR) and T9 (130% NPKM+PGPR). Integrated use of fertilizers, manures and PGPR significantly influenced soil nutrient status, growth, yield attributes and microbial properties of cauliflower and capsicum crop. Treatment T3 recorded 23 and 57 per cent increase in yield over recommended practice (T5) and absolute control (T1), respectively along with highest B.C ratio (3.50) in cauliflower. Similarly in capsicum treatment T3 recorded 28 and 65 per cent increase in yield over recommended practice (T5) and absolute control (T1), respectively along with highest B.C ratio (5.63). From present investigation, it can be concluded that treatment T3 (80% NPKM+20% N through FYM and VC + PGPR) can be suggested as a cost effective nutrient module for getting higher yield and quality with 20% net saving of fertilizers, besides enhanced soil health as evident by soil fertility status of soil after crop harvest. Integrated use of organic manures along with optimum doses of chemical fertilizers not only produced highest and sustainable crop yields but also enhanced fertility status of soil.