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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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    APPRAISAL OF EXISTING AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS IN BHATTIYAT BLOCK OF DISTRICT CHAMBA, H Dr. YASHWANT SINGH PARMAR UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY SOLAN (NAUNI) H.P. partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree MASTER OF SCIENCE (SILVICULTURE AND AGROFORESTRY DEPARTMENT OF SILVICULTURE AND AGROFORESTRY COLLEGE OF FORESTRY HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2023-09-22) ANKITA; PREM PARKASH
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Appraisal of existing agroforestry systems in Bhattiyat block of district Chamba, H.P.” was carried out during the year 2022-23. The block is located between 32° 13’ to 32° 36’ N latitude and 75° 49’ E to 76° 12’ E longitude. 25 panchayats were selected for the study. From each panchayat, a representative sample of two villages were selected and from each village, a sample of 6 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. The data was collected through prestructured schedule for the purpose through personal interviews with head of each household and field sampling. Socio˗economic status of farmers was analyzed by taking into account their average family structure, sex- ratio, educational status of the head of families, literacy of families, status of off-farm employment, livestock status and land holding size. The study revealed that five agroforestry systems were prevalent among different categories of farmers in Bhattiyat block viz., AS, AHS, AH, HP and PS. The most dominant system was AS followed by PS, AH, AHS and HP. In agricultural land, a total of 24 plant families were recorded, which comprised 43 genera and 47 species and in pasture land a total of 25 plant families, consisting of 49 genera and 53 species. IVI studies revealed that Grewia optiva was the most dominant tree species in AS system. Citrus limon was the most prevalent fruit tree species in AHS system, while Carya illinoinensis was the dominant fruit species in AH system and Pinus roxburghii was found to be prevalent tree species in PS system. The highest net returns under different agroforestry systems were reported in AH (Rs.146306 ha-1yr-1) and minimum was recorded in PS (Rs.13581 ha-1yr-1). From the above study it is concluded that AS and AH system types were found to be the best for economic point of view in Bhattiyat block. This study will be helpful to the stakeholders, researchers and policy makers for implementing the policies regarding the diversity and socio-economic status of the farmers. Hence the study represents the clear picture of phytosociological and economic analysis of existing agroforestry systems which will help the local peoples to fulfil their basic needs and the researchers to gain the benefit from the agroforestry.
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    STUDIES ON DOWNY MILDEW OF ONION (Allium cepa L.)
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2018-07-05) ANKITA; CHANDEL, SUNITA
    ABSTRACT Onion downy mildew disease is a serious threat to Onion production in India. Onion downy mildew is caused by Peronospora destructor (Berk.) Casp. ex Berk. which causes heavy losses to onion worldwide as well as in Himachal Pradesh. Therefore detailed investigations were undertaken with the objectives to record the disease severity of downy mildew of onion in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, and to study the morphological, epidemiological parameters of the pathogen and device suitable management strategies with SAR inducers and other chemicals. Survey revealed that disease was moderately prevalent in Solan district with severity range varying between 4.78 to 58.65 per cent, maximum at Pandah (58.65 %) and minimum at Dharampur (4.78 %). The pathogen was identified based on the morphological features as Peronospora detructor (Berk.) Casp. ex Berk. Most distinguishing morphological features of pathogen were production of hyaline, coenocytic mycelia having width of 3.7-6.8 μm, dichotomously branched sporangiophores and hyaline pyriform/fusiform sporangia measuring in length (50.4-65.8 μm ) and width (24.6-25.2 μm). The pathogenicity results were obtained within 8-12 days of inoculation. Among various temperature regimes, the maximum germination (73.96 %) and germ tube length growth (202.98 μm) was observed at temperature 15º C whereas RH levels of more than 95 per cent were suitable for germination as maximum germination (71.4 %) was seen at 100 per cent RH with maximum germ tube length (142.63 μm). Effect of different meteorological parameters on progress of downy mildew of onion (cv. ‘Palam Lohit’) was studied under field conditions and it was observed that the disease severity become apparent in last week of February with minimum disease severity of 3.55% which gradually increase in respective months and assumed highest proportion (72.76%) in the second week of April, 2018. The mean maximum temperature ranging from 21.5-26.6 oC, mean minimum temperature of the range 6.7-17.23 oC, average relative humidity of 52-68%, cumulative rainfall of 1-4.5 mm favoured the disease spread. In vitro evaluation of 4 non-systemic and 3 combi-products fungicides revealed that one systemic fungicide Dithane M-45 and two combi-products Ridomil Gold and Cabrio Top were most efficacious. Highest inhibition of sporangial germination (100%) was recorded in Ridomil Gold followed by Dithane M-45 and Cabrio Top while Blitox 50 gave minimum inhibition even at higher concentrations. Best performing fungicides under in vitro were tested under in vivo conditions along with other three SAR chemicals (Chitosan, Potassium orthophosphate and BABA) and reported their effectiveness by reducing the disease severity to 12.5 per cent in comparison of the control (69.5%) of onion downy mildew and increasing the average plant height, bulb yield to 43.9 cm, 26.7 t/ha, respectively.
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    VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF COMMERCIAL VEGETABLES: A CASE STUDY OF KULLU DISTRICT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2017-09) ANKITA; PRASHER, R.S.
    ABSTRACT The present study entitled “Value chain analysis of commercial vegetables: A case study of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh”. A sample of 90 farmers growing vegetables was selected using multistage random sampling technique. The farmers were categorized on the basis of their total land holding as marginal (<1 ha), small (1-2 ha) and medium (>2 ha). Two markets, namely Bhunter and Kullu were purposively selected to collect the information related to markets and marketing. A sample of 5 local traders/commission agents, 5 wholesalers, 5 retailers and 30 consumers were selected randomly for gathering the data of vegetable marketing in Kullu district. The annual transaction of tomato, cauliflower and pea was 14539.30 MT, 5918.10 MT and 3146.50 MT, respectively from major production pockets. Among different commercial vegetables in Kullu district pea occupied 34.38 per cent area followed by tomato and cauliflower which was practically same i.e. 31.25 per cent. The cost of cultivation (based on cost D) per hectare was observed to be Rs.174251.72, Rs.156174.26 and Rs.144517.71 for tomato, cauliflower and pea, respectively. Overall gross returns from tomato, cauliflower and pea were Rs.368468.00, 253118.77 and 196772.20 per hectare, respectively. Net returns per hectare over cost D in tomato, cauliflower and pea were Rs.210057.34, Rs.111142.17 and Rs.65392.46, respectively. The value chain map highlighted the involvement of diverse actors, who participated directly or indirectly in the value chain. Different actors identified in the study area were input suppliers, farmers, traders/commission agents, wholesalers, retailers and ultimately consumer. Different enablers identified in the study area were District Agriculture Department and Regional Horticulture and Agriculture Research and Training Stations at Bajaura, Co-operative and Gramin banks, other Commercial banks, Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Kullu and Lahaul Spiti. Four channels were identified in the marketing system of selected vegetables in the study area. Four channels were identified in the marketing system of selected vegetables. Out of four channels, channel-C (Producer-Local trader/commission agent-Wholesaler-Retailer-Consumer) was found most preferred channel by the sample vegetable growers since 65.38, 50.79 and 58.23 per cent of tomato, cauliflower and pea was traded through this channel. Degree of value addition in tomato varied from 7.26 per cent to 11.60 per cent, in case of cauliflower, it varied from 4.57 per cent to 10.36 per cent and in case of pea, it varied from 2.20 per cent to 5.85 per cent among different chain actors. Major constraints faced by farmers were related to shortage of skilled labour, high incidence of diseases and pests high prices of inputs, price and yield risk, non- availability of quality seed and planting material and market malpractices. Constraints faced by input suppliers were related to shortage of input providers at local level and problem related to building trust in business. Traders and wholesalers faced problems related to poor and unhygienic condition of market yards and unhealthy competition. Retailers faced intrinsic complexities of retailing. Similarly, consumers also faced problems like high prices and unavailability of the produce as per the consumer’s demand.
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    STATISTICAL INVESTIGATION ON BIOMASS ATTRIBUTING CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia catechu UNDER MIDHILL SUBHUMID CONDITIONS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2017-09) ANKITA; MAHAJAN, P.K.
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Statistical investigation on biomass attributing characteristics of Acacia catechu under midhill sub-humid conditions of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out at two sites i.e Plantation (Site-I) and natural forest (Site-II) ecosystems at the campus of Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni (Solan), Himachal Pradesh during the year 2016. A random sample of 60 & 45 trees was selected from plantation (Site-I) and natural forest (Site-II), respectively to record different growth characteristics i.e. diameter at breast height, tree height, crown height, crown length, crown width and bole height. Stem biomass was estimated by using non-destructive method whereas branch and leaves + twigs biomass were estimated by using partial destructive method for biomass estimation. All tree characteristics showed non-significant variations between two sites whereas bole height, total green and dry biomass showed significant mean difference between two sites. More green and dry biomass were registered in Plantation (Site-I). Green and dry biomass were positively correlated with all the growth characteristics. However, maximum correlation of biomass was obtained with diameter at breast height followed by tree height. Path analysis revealed that diameter at breast height was the most important characteristic of Acacia catechu for biomass improvement. Linear function was best fitted function for the prediction of green and dry biomass on the basis of diameter at breast height. Two Principal Components were extracted which explained 55.224 per cent and 18.715 per cent of the total variation, respectively. Using factor analysis, one factor was extracted which was a combination of diameter at breast height, tree height, crown height, bole height and crown length and explained 51.912 per cent of total variation.