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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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Author: VIJAY, KUMAR × End date: 2015 × Start date: 2012 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    EVALUATION OF VARIOUS STRAINS OF Agaricus bisporus(Lange) Imbach
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2013) VIJAY, KUMAR; SUMAN, B.C.
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Evaluation of various strains of Agaricus bisporus(Lange) Imbach” was carried out during 2011-2013 in department of plant pathology, Dr Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP). Ten strains of Agaricus bisporus, including control (U3) were undertaken to characterized, maintain, spawn preparation and production efficiency including other aspects like physiological studies and molecular characterization. Different solid and liquid media were tried for maintaining pure culture of these strains. Malt extract agar medium exhibited maximum mycelium growth rate and therefore was used for maintaining of cultures. The yield studies showed that strain DMRA-7 supported highest average yield followed by strains DMRA-37 and DMRA-102 and also exhibited better quality traits as compared to other strains. All the strains including control (U3) were taken for studying their physiological requirement in detail and four strains including control (U3) with higher production were taken up for molecular characterization . RAPD study revealed that primer OPP-3 and OPP-7 yielded maximum number of bands as compared to other primers. Similarity coefficient obtained from RAPD analysis revealed that similarity among all the selected strains ranged between 45 to 76 percent, with an average of 60 percent similarity. Among various liquid media studied glucose asparagines medium supported maximum average mycelia weight and in case of solid medium, malt extract medium supported maximum average colony diameter. The optimum temperature and pH for growth of different strains including control (U3) were found to be 25 o C and 6.5, respectively. Among carbon and nitrogen sources, best growth of different strains includingcontrol (U3) was recorded on maltose and proline, respectively on liquid as well as on solid media. The strain DMRA-7 can be recommended to mushroom grower for commercial cultivation as is shows superior yield as well as better morphological qualities than other including control (U3).
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    EFFECT OF MULCHES AND NUTRIENT LEVELS ON GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF CAULIFLOWER (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) IN MID HILLS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (2012) VIJAY, KUMAR; SHARMA, J.C.
    ABSTRACT The present investigation entitled “Effect of mulches and nutrient levels on growth and productivity of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) in mid hills of Himachal Pradesh” 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 2009-10 and 2010-11. Twelve treatment combinations comprising four types of mulches viz. black plastic mulch (M1), grass mulch (M2), pine needles mulch (M3), unmulched control (M0) and three levels of nutrients i.e. F1 (125% of recommended dose of NPK), F2 (recommended dose of NPK) and F3 (75% of recommended dose of NPK) were replicated thrice in a randomized block design (factorial) in plot size of 3.0 ×2.5 m and spacing of 60×45 cm. The results revealed that all mulches maintained comparatively higher soil moisture contents over unmulched control. Among mulches, M1 conserved highest moisture being 39.6-47.0 and 45.3-47.4 per cent higher over M0 in 0-7.5 and 0-15 cm soil depths, respectively. Other mulches also conserved higher moisture over M0 and followed the order: M1 > M3 > M2 > M0. Mulches favorably moderated soil temperature and M1 recorded higher temperature during both the years at 7.5 and 15 cm depths and effectiveness of mulches in moderating temperature followed the order: M1 > M3 > M2 > M0 at 7:30 hrs and M1 > M0 > M2 > M3 at 14:30 hrs. Grass and pine needles mulches reduced the soil bulk density in 0-7.5 cm depth and increased the soil organic carbon. Mulching alongwith different levels of NPK increased the availability of NPK, Exch. Ca and SO4 2--S as well as leaf nutrient contents over unmulched control. Weed infestation was significantly checked by mulches. Black plastic mulch and 125 per cent NPK application together induced plant growth, yield and quality of cauliflower. Treatment combination M1F1 recorded 88.7 per cent higher curd yield (266.8 q ha-1) closely followed by M1F2 (83.6%, 259.6 q ha-1) over unmulched control with 75 per cent nutrient level (M0F3). The seasonal income under the treatments of M1F1, M1F2, M3F1, M3F2, M2F1 and M2F2 was 2.3, 2.2, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0 and 2.0 times higher, respectively, compared to unmulched control with 75 per cent nutrient level (M0F3).
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    FIELD TESTING OF Pseudomonas SPECIES FORMULATION FOR GROWTH PROMOTION OF APPLE IN REPLANT SITE
    (2014) VIJAY, KUMAR; KAUR, MOHINDER
    ABSTRACT The etiology of replant problem of apple is unclear. Different biological agents have been implicated in disease. Fluorescent Pseudomonads are a group of beneficial microorganisms, which rigorously colonize roots and provide beneficial effects to plant development. The twelve flourescent Pseudomonas isolates were screened out for production of plant growth promoting activities in vitro such as phosphate solubilization, antifungal, siderophore, proteolytic, HCN and ammonia growth regulators i.e auxins, gibberellins & cytokinins. Three isolates were selected they showed 99% homology with P. aeruginosa by 16S –rRNA gene characterization for field trials & evaluation of carriers to support their viability & shelf life. And four carriers namely coccopeat, farm yard manure, soil of replant orchards & vermicompost were evaluated to support the survival & shelf life of different bioformulations. Seven liquid formulation i.e three of individual strains and three of mixture of two strains (I+J, J+K, K+I) and one of mixture of three strains (I+J+K) along with control (water) were used for apple treatment before plantation. P.aeruginosa I, J & K were found to increase the growth & establishment & survival of replanted apple seedling & root stocks in replanted sites. The increase in plant height was 22.4-29.7% at Siao and 5.8 -21.9% at Maggota. Similarly increase in number of nodes per plant was 22.63 – 34.21% at Siao & 4.70 – 29.4 % at Maggota. All the treatments with consortial bioformulations of three strains were effective in increasing the plant height and number of nodes per plant as compared to consortial bioformulation two strains is inturn is still more effective as compared to formulation of individual strains.