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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: Vegetable Science × End date: 2021 × Start date: 2021 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    “Heterosis, combining ability and gene action studies in cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. cerasiformae)
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-11-22) kaplex, Abhishek; Kumar, Dharminder
    The present investigation entitled “Heterosis, combining ability and gene action studies in cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. cerasiformae)” was carried out at vegetable farm located at Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Jachh (Nurpur), DistrictKangra (H.P.) during the year 2020 and 2021. The experimental material for the present study comprised of five parents and ten crosses, developed by crossing these five diverse tomato lines in half diallel design (excluding reciprocals). ). All the parents and their hybrids along with the standard check (Cheramy) were planted in a Randomized Complete Block Design for their evaluation in Summer, 2021. The observations were recorded on days to first flowering, days to marketable maturity, average fruit weight (g), number of fruits per cluster, number of fruit clusters per plant, harvest duration (days), number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plot (kg), plant height (cm), number of locules per fruit, pericarp thickness (mm), total soluble solids (oBrix), fruit colour and observation on insect pest (if any). The analysis of variance indicated highly significant differences among the genotypes for all the traits studied. Experimental results revealed that two lines viz., Punjab Red Cherry and Punjab Sona Cherry were found superior on the basis of mean performance and general combining ability studies. Three cross combinations viz., Solan Red Round × Punjab Sona Cherry, Pusa Cherry Tomato-1 × Punjab Sona Cherry and Punjab Red Cherry × Punjab Kesar cherry were found best on the basis of mean performance, specific combining ability and heterosis studies. Hence, these hybrid combinations can be tested further at multiplications before recommendation for commercial cultivation in Himachal Pradesh and in India as well. Gene action studies indicated predominance of dominance effects in governing most of the traits suggesting exploitation of hybrid vigour and developing hybrids for improvement of these traits in cherry tomato on the basis of present studies..
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    Genetic Studies in Spinach Beet (Beta vulgaris L. var. bengalensis Roxb.)
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-10-04) Abhishek; Singh, Shiv Pratap
    The present study entitled “Genetic Studies in Spinach Beet (Beta vulgaris L. var bengalensis Roxb.)” was conducted during rabi season of 2020-2021 at the Experimental Research Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur (HP). 15 genotypes of spinach beet including check “Pusa Harit” were evaluated in Randomized Complete Block Design to assess the extent of genetic variability and work out heritability, genetic advance, correlation, and path coefficient analysis with respect to different horticultural characters including yield. The Analysis of variance for all the above quantitative traits suggested sufficient variability for different quantitative traits; besides this variability was also found for the qualitative traits viz. leaf shape and leaf color. The best genotype in terms of total yield per plant was P-COHF-NERI-11 (95.53g) which was however, statistically at par to the genotypes viz. P-COHF-NERI-4 (85.13g), PCOHF-NERI-3 (84.06g), P-COHF-NERI-1 (81.46g) and P-COHF-NERI-2 (80.20g). High GCV and PCV values were expressed by the traits viz. fresh weight of leaves, dry weight of leaves and ascorbic acid content. Highest heritability was shown by the trait ascorbic acid content. Whereas, highest genetic advance as percentage of mean was seen for the trait dry weight of leaves. The highest significant genotypic correlation was seen in the characters leaf length and leaf area on the total yield per plant. Path analysis studies showed that the direct selection through the independent trait leaf area could bring maximum improvement in total yield per plant.
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    “ Biology and management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer ( Leucinodes or bonal is G .) in low hills of Himachal Pradesh ”
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-10-19) kumar, Gokul; Rana, V K
    The present investigation entitled “Biology and management of Brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis G.) in low hill of Himachal Pradesh” were carried out at college of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur. The study was conducted to record data on biology and management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer. From the study, it was concluded that incubation period of Brinjal shoot and fruit borer ranged from 3 to 5 days. The pest passed through five instars ranging from 15 to 18 days, pupal duration of 8 to 10 days, adult longevity of male and female moth varied from 1 to 3 days and 3 to 5 days, respectively. The fecundity of adult female ranged from 160 to 240 eggs. Adult male moth was shorter than adult female moth in length and also in wing span. During the pre-treatment, number of infested shoots ranged from 63.03 to 67.55 per cent and number of infested fruits ranged from 65.03 to 68.74 per cent in different plots. The incidence of shoot and fruit borer was significantly reduced by all insecticidal/ biopesticidal treatments. Among different management practices chlorantraniliprole @ 0.01% was found most effective to control shoot and fruit infestation of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, followed by cyantraniliprole @ 0.02%.
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    Influence of organic manures and biofertilizers on growth and yield of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, 2021-10-06) Manisha; Kumari, Santosh
    The present investigation entitled “Influence of organic manures and biofertilizers on growth and yield of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)” was carried out at the Experimental Farm of Collegeof Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur (HP) during the rabi season, 2020. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications at a spacing of 30 × 10 cm in a plot size of 1.2 m × 1.0 m accommodating 40 plants per plot. The results revealed that maximum plant height (49.46 cm), number of leaves per plant (15.26), leaf length (29.76 cm), leaf breadth (8.40 cm), root weight (169.46 g), root diameter (3.90 cm), fresh weight of plant (238.40g), root yield per plot (4.20 kg) and crown diameter (2.08 cm) were recorded by the treatment T16 (Recommended Dose of Fertilizer 100N:48P:36K kg/ha). T9 (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria + FYM) was found statistically at par with T16 for most of growth and yield characters. However, maximum total soluble solids (5.76 ⁰B) and ascorbic acid content (18.38 mg/100 g) were recordedin treatment T13 (Azotobacter + Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria + FYM) and maximum B: C ratio (2.66) was recorded in treatment T9 (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria + FYM). Considering the adverse effect on soil health and environment, it is not advisable to use chemical fertilizers at a higher quantity. This study led to the conclusion that, good growth, yield and better quality of radish can be achieved by application of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria and FYM, which will further improve the soil health and will reduce the water pollution.
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    Integrated Nutrient Management studies in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)
    (College of Horticulture & Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, 2021-10-05) Dutta, Ishant; Sharma, Deepa
    The present investigation entitled “Integrated nutrient management studies in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)” was carried out at the Experimental Farm of College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur (HP) during the Rabi season of 2020-2021 with the objective to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield, quality and economics of cauliflower cv. PSBK-1. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications comprising of nine treatments in the plots having dimensions of 2.0 × 1.4 m at a spacing of 60 × 45 cm. The best results for growth and quality parameters viz. days to marketable curd maturity (113.33), plant height (74.76 cm), stalk length (8.04 cm), number of leaves per plant (20.83), leaf length (48.75 cm) and dry matter content (10.98 %) were observed in plots fertilized with treatment T8 (50% recommended dose of FYM + 50% recommended dose of sheep manure + 50% RDF of NPK + fortnight application of jeevamrit @ 5%) followed by treatment T5 (Recommended dose of sheep manure (192q/ha) as basal dose at the time of field preparation + 75% RDF of NPK + jeevamrit @ 5% (fortnight Application). The yield and its components traits viz. curd depth (9.03 cm), curd diameter (13.19 cm), marketable curd weight (962.83 g), gross plant weight (2.18 kg) and yield per plot (9.18 kg) also registered maximum values in T8 module. Best results for soil pH (6.88), electrical conductivity (0.23 dSm-1) and organic carbon content (17.03 g/kg) were also observed in module T8. The highest gross income (4,84,790 Rs/ha), net income (3,55,537.50 Rs/ha) and cost: benefit ratio (1: 2.75) was also recorded with the treatment T8. No insect and disease incidence were noticed during the course of investigation. Hence, module T8 (50% recommended dose of FYM + 50% recommended dose of sheep manure + 50% RDF of NPK + fortnight application of jeevamrit @ 5%) can be suggested as a cost-effective combination for getting higher yield on sustainable basis.
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    “Genetic evaluation of local genotypes of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) under low hills conditions of Himachal Pradesh”
    (College of Horticulture & forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, 2021-10-05) Kaur, Jasdeep; Dogra, B.S
    The present investigation entitled “Genetic evaluation of local genotypes of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) under low hills conditions of Himachal Pradesh” was conducted at the experimental farm” was carried out at Vegetable Research Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur (H.P) during season, 2021. Thirty eight diverse genotypes of garlic comprising of local collections along with standard checks Kandaghat Selection were evaluated in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications to ascertain extent of variability, heritability, genetic advance and gain, correlation and path coefficient analysis for yield and other horticultural traits among the genotypes. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among all the genotypes for all the characters under study. Genotypes viz., LGCOHF-LGCOHF-35, LGCOHF-32, LGCOHF-9 and LGCOHF-18 genotypes performed better than the check variety Kandaghat Selection for number of leaves per plant, bulb breadth, bulb length, clove length and days to maturity. LGCOHF-32, LGCOHF18, LGCOHF-31 and Kandaghat Selection exhibited field resistance against the stemphylium blight. High heritability coupled with high to moderate genetic gain for most of the characters, indicating the effect of additive gene effect for the expression of different characters. Bulb yield per plot was positively and significantly associated with majority of the yield contributing characters whereas, negatively and significantly associated with number of cloves per bulb. Positive and direct effect of bulb yield per plot was observed through bulb weight followed by total soluble solids, drying percentage and bulb breadth
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    Assessment of Genetic Variability and Correlation Studies in Turnip (Brassica rapa L.)
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur, 2021-10-09) Thakur, Palvi; Pratap Singh, Shiv
    The present study entitled “Assessment of Genetic Variability and Correlation Studies in Turnip (Brassica rapa L.)” was conducted during rabi season of 2020 at the Experimental Research Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur (HP). Twelve genotypes of turnip including check “Purple Top White Globe” were evaluated in Randomized Complete Block Design to check the extent of genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance, character association and path coefficient analysis for various horticultural traits including yield. Analysis of Variance indicated significant difference among all the genotypes of turnip for the traits studied. Best genotype in terms of average root yield with leaves was Pusa Sweti (200.66g) along with T-COHF-NERI-5 (185.77g) which was statistically at par with the best genotype. The traits viz. leaf area, root shoot ratio, plant spread and ascorbic acid content expressed high GCV and PCV values. High heritability was exhibited by the trait duration of availability of marketable roots followed by days to first harvest and ascorbic acid content. However high genetic advance as percentage of mean was observed for the traits root shoot ratio followed by the traits plant spread, ascorbic acid content, duration of availability of marketable roots and average root yield with leaves. The trait average root yield with leaves had positive and significant character association with the trait viz. average root yield without leaves both at genotypic and phenotypic level. Path analysis studies showed that positive direct effect on average root yield with leaves was observed by the characters leaf length, leaf width, average root yield without leaves, days to first harvest, days to 50% germination, TSS and number of leaves per plant.
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    Genetic variability and character association studies in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) under subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-10-20) Choudhary, Prachi; Sharma, Deepa
    The present investigation entitled “Genetic variability and character association studies in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) under subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out during the year 2020-2021 at Experimental Research Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur (H.P). Twenty seven genotypes including check variety Palam Uphar were evaluated for twenty one horticultural traits viz., leaf length, plant height, number of leaves/plant, days to curd initiation, stalk length, curd diameter, curd depth, curd size index, gross plant weight, marketable curd weight per plant, days to curd maturity, yield per plot, harvesting index, TSS, dry matter content, incidence of disorder, disease severity, color of curd at maturity, curd compactness, plant growth habit and blanching habit in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications to estimate the extent of variability, heritability and genetic advance, correlation and path coefficient analysis for yield and other horticultural traits. Analysis of variance showed significant differences among all the genotypes with respect to the characters studied. The genotypes UHF-CAU-M-15 (6.70 kg) was recorded superior over the check Palam Uphar (6.32kg) in terms of the trait yield per plot followed by UHF-CAU-M- 14(6.23kg). Moderate GCV and PCV values were exhibited by the characters viz., days to curd initiation, number of leave, stalk length, curd size index, gross plant weight, marketable curd weight per plant. High heritability along with high genetic advance was observed in days to curd maturity, number of leaves per plant, days to curd initiation, stalk length, curd size index, gross plant weight, marketable curd weight per plant. The correlation studies at genotypic and phenotypic levels revealed that marketable curd weight per plant had significant and positive correlation with leaf length, plant height, number of leaves per plant, curd diameter, curd depth, curd size index, gross plant weight, total soluble solids and dry matter content. Path analysis studies revealed that positive and direct effect on the dependent character marketable curd weight per plant was registered by the independent traits like curd diameter, number of leaves per plant, leaf length, total soluble solids, days to curd maturity, stalk length, gross plant weight.
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    STUDIES ON GENETIC DIVERGENCE FOR POD YIELD AND ITS CONTRIBUTING TRAITS IN OKRA [Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench)]
    (College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.), 2021-11-15) Pathania, Rahul; Kumar, Dharminder
    The present investigation entitled “Studies on genetic divergence for pod yield and its contributing traits in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench).” was carried out on 75 genotypes of okra including one check (Pusa Bhindi-5) at vegetable farm located at Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Jachh (Nurpur), District-Kangra (H.P.) during Summer season, 2020. To determine the level of variability, heritability, correlation, and path coefficient analysis for yield and other horticultural traits as well as the assessment of genetic divergence among genotypes, they were all analyzed in a RCBD. For all of the analyzed traits, analysis of variance revealed considerable variation among genotypes. Genotypes EC 305689, EC 305685, EC 305687, EC 305613 and LC-59-2 were considered superior in terms of overall performance for fruit yield per plant and other important traits. They may be potential parents for direct growing after multi-location evaluation or for use in future breeding programmes. The PCV and GCV for fruit weight, days to 50 per cent flowering, internodal length, and fruit production per plant were found higher. Heritability coupled with genetic gain was examined higher for days to 50 per cent flowering, first fruiting node, internodal length, fruit weight, number of seed/fruit, plant height and fruit yield/plant. A positive and significant correlation of fruit yield/plant was found with fruit weight, first fruiting node, number of ridges/fruit, number of fruits/plant, days to 50 per cent flowering, fruit diameter, and leaf width using phenotypic and genotypic correlation coefficients. The path coefficient analysis, revealed that fruit weight had the greatest positive direct impact on fruit yield/plant, followed by number of fruits/plant, first fruiting node, days to 50 per cent flowering, 100 seed weight, and leaf width. During genetic divergence analysis, 75 genotypes were grouped in five clusters and cluster I had the greatest intra-cluster distance, whereas Cluster II had the smallest. Clusters I and V had the maximum inter-cluster distance, such genotypes could be hybridised and used to develop superior hybrids/recombinants.