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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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    MORPHOLOGICAL DESCRIPTORS AND FODDER QUALITY ANALYSIS OF Hippophae salicifolia D. DON (SEABUCKTHORN) POPULATIONS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-07) NANGLA, SUMIT; SANKHYAN, H P
    ABSTRACT The study entitled ‘Morphological Descriptors and Fodder Quality Analysis of Hippophae salicifolia D. Don (Seabuckthorn) Populations in Himachal Pradesh’ was conducted during the years 2018-20 with the aim to determine the variation among different populations and growing plants for morphological characteristics of plant, leaves, thorns, fruits (berries), seeds and fodder quality traits. Five female plants of Hippophae salicifolia D. Don at each site were selected at the time of fruit set i.e., during August-September, when male and female could be differentiated. The selected plants were used for the assessment the morphological variation of Hippophae salicifolia D. Don in Spiti valley and Baspa valley. Variation in morphological traits and fodder quality traits of different sites of Hippophae salicifolia D. Don within and between different populations were studied. Morphological traits (plant height, branch length, leaf length, leaf width, leaf area, leaf density, number of thorns, 100 fruits fresh weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, 100 seed weight, seed length and seed width) differed positively significant among the populations. All proximate leaf composition (100 leaves fresh weight, 100 leaves dry weight, crude fiber, total dry matter content, crude protein, total ash and nitrogen free extract) showed significant difference between as well as within populations. All the qualitative characters showed significant variation among and between different populations. The highest plant height (3.34 m), highest leaf area is (4.00 cm2) and leaf density (24.20 per 10 cm) was found in Chitkul, Whereas, maximum branch length (122.67 cm), leaf length (7.07 cm), and leaf width (1.01 cm) was recorded in Kupa. Among the proximate composition maximum leaf dry matter content (60.24 %), crude fibre (16.70 %) were recorded in Badseri. On the other hand, 100 leaves fresh weight (6.65 g) in Chitkul and 100 leaves dry weight (3.48 g) in Kupa was recorded. The correlation coefficient of parameters also showed greater variations as most of quantitative and fodder quality parameters were highly negative and statistically significantly among each other’s. The coefficient of variation and other genetic parameter also signify varied between all the studied parameters. Based on quantitative, qualitative and proximate composition of different population of different sites, the population of Badseri and Kupa sites were found more promising for growth habit, plant vigour, density of shoot, number of thorns and length of thorns. Due to tremendous variability in population, the population can be used for future variability approaches and programmes and for preparation of DUS guidelines of this species. It is suggested that for further propagation programmes, genepools from Sangla should be used and it can be planted on wastelands to develop grazing areas for sheep and goats and harvesting of fruits forSeabuckthorn value addition chain.
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    PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL AND ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDIES IN SHILLI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, DISTRICT- SOLAN, HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-07) CHANDEL, AKSHIPTIKA; SANKHYAN, H P
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Phytosociological and Ethanobotanical Studies in Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary in District Solan, Himachal Pradesh” was conducted in the Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary under College of Forestry, Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh during year 2017-2020. The investigation was aimed at determining the Phytosociological and ethnobotanical importance of the species present in the area of Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary, Solan. The study includes the phytosociology of three altitudinal zones of Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary which are divided as: Zone I (1200-1400 m amsl), Zone II (1400-1600 m amsl), and zone III (1600-1800 m amsl). In all altitudinal zone, 54 quadrats were laid with the size of 30×30 m for trees, with sub quadrats of 5×5 m for shrubs and 2×2 m for herbs as per Species Area Curve Method. The sanctuary area found comprised of 301 woody and non woody species. Pinus roxburghii is the dominant tree species present in Zone I (1200-1400 m amsl). Zanthoxylum armatum is the dominant shrub species present in Zone I (1200-1400 m amsl).Cynoglossum denticulatum is the dominant herb species present in ZoneI(1200-1400 m amsl).Quercus leucotricophora is the dominant tree species present in Zone II (1400-1600 m amsl).Woodfordia fruticosa is the dominant shrub species present in Zone II (1400-1600 m amsl).Rubia cordifolia and Digitalis lanata is the dominant herb species present in Zone II (1400-1600 m amsl).Cedrus deodara the dominant tree species present in Zone III (1600-1800 m amsl).Geranium nepalense is the dominant herb species present in Zone III (16001800 m amsl). Abundance to frequency ratio is used as an indicator of spatial distribution of species in the community. A close look at the study depicts that most of the tree species were contagiously distributed and rest are randomly distributed tree species and none of the tree species was reported with regularly distributed. There are 283 species of angiosperms from 171 genera and 86 families, 08 gymnosperms of 06 genera and 03 families, 10 species of ferns of 08 genera and families, and 01 lichen species belonging to 01 genera as well as 01 family. The constitution percent of Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary recorded as, Angiosperms are having 93.79 percent, gymnosperms are having 3.6 percent and ferns and lichens are 3.20 percent. There are 24 exotic pines species found occurring which have been introduced in Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary during the years 1968-1972. A total count of 22 timber yielding species, 36 fodder species, 04 fibre and flosses species, 19 tans and dyes, 02 gums and resins, 47 fuelwood species, 42 bee flora species, 03 tantras and mantras species and 01 insecticidal species are documented during the present investigation in Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary. In total, 40 ethanobotanical important species are present in the sanctuary which is widely being used by the villagers living around the sanctuary. Grazing is considered and found a threat to natural regeneration which requires special attention. Presently the Sanctuary has been undertaken with all the conservation practices through research efforts of Dr. Y.S, Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan having its research farm therein as well as of HFRI, Shimla. The natural regeneration of the species is also an important part of the Sanctuary. There are biotic interferences of local villagers in Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary grazing their domestic animals. It is also seen that, initial stages of succession diversity increases while at closing stages, it decreases. The natural regeneration of the species which require special attention for the protection of Wildlife Sanctuary from the local inhabitance for biodiversity conservation. Study is quite helpful in developing working plan of the area by the State Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh in view of flora and fauna of this protected area.
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    SEED SOURCE STUDIES IN KAPHAL(Myrica esculenta Buch-Ham.ex D. Don) IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (NAUNI,UHF, 2020-07) RAWALE GURI, BHALCHANDRA; ANITA, KUMARI
    ABSRACT The present study was confined to 11 natural populations of Myrica esculenta Buch-Ham.ex D. Don distributed in three districts of Himachal Pradesh. Three populations were selected from each Solan and Shimla district whereas five populations were selected in Sirmour district. From each population five trees were selected. Variation in fruit, seed and seedling traits were studied by collecting fruits of this species from 55 mature trees in the month of April-May, 2019. There was large variation in tree morphometric characters and fruit colour within as well as among populations. The maximum tree height and diameter was recorded in Serbharal population. Overall fruit size was higher in Shogi and Tutu populations. Myrica esculenta and TSS content was higher in Sirmour region. Natural population variance was higher as compare to mother tree variance for all fruit and seed characters. Population repeatability coefficient of fruit and pulp traits was observed from 0.23 for TSS to 0.81 for fruit weight and seed weight. Eighty eight percent of variation was accounted by two principle components in case of fruit and seed traits. Cluster III showed its significance for TSS while cluster II showed highest values for fruit size, seed size and pulp weight. Germination and nursery parameters were recorded after six months of sowing. Germination percent was higher in Shogi i.e. 31.60 %. Seedling length and total biomass and sturdiness quotient was found maximum in Chakala. Dickson quality index was found maximum in Dabara Baranji. Variation in all seedling parameters could be attributed to the natural population than family except number of nodes, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf breadth, root length and root thickness. Maximum family heritability was observed for leaf length (0.91).Population genetic gain was observed higher than family genetic gain. Seventy nine percent of variation for nursery traits was explained by six principle components. Cluster II showed significance for total seedling length, shoot length, root length androot biomass.