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Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda

Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda has been established as a full-fledged State University, having unique honour of being the “First Agricultural University of Bundelkhand Region”. The University was notified vide Government Order No. 301/79-V-1-10-1 (Ka) 27-2009 Lucknow and established on 2nd March 2010 under Uttar Pradesh Agriculture University Act (Sanshodhan) 1958 Gazette-Adhiniyam 2010. Initially it was named as “Manyawar Shri Kanshiram Ji University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda”, which was changed as “Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda” vide Uttar Pradesh Agriculture University Act (Sanshodhan) Adhiniyam, 2014, No. 1528(2)/LXXIX-V-1-14-1(Ka)-13-2014 dated 4th December 2014. The University has been established for the development of the agriculture and allied sectors in the Uttar Pradesh on the whole and Bundelkhand region in particular. It is committed to serve the Bundelkhand region with trinity concept, i.e. complete integration of teaching, research and extension for the development of agriculture and allied sectors in order to ensure food security and enhance socio-economic status of inhabitants. State Government of Uttar Pradesh has assigned the University with the responsibilities of (a) human resource generation and development, (b) generation and perfection of technologies, and (c) their dissemination to the farmers, orchardists and dairy farmers in the Chitrakoot Dham and Jhansi divisions. The Chirtrkoot Dham Division consists of four districts, namely Banda, Chitrakoot (Karvi), Mahoba and Hamirpur whereas Jhansi Division consists of Jhansi, Lalitpur and Jalaun (Orai) districts.

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    Response of Blackgram varieties to different NPK doses in Bundelkhand region of U.P.
    (Department of Agronomy College of Agriculture Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda, U.P., 2023-08-26) Swati Maurya; Aniket Hanumant Kalhapure
    An agronomic investigation to study the response of blackgram varieties to different NPK doses was conducted during kharif season of year 2022-23 at college of agriculture research Unit in Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (U.P.- 210001). The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. Three varieties (viz. Azad-3, IPU 10-26 and IPU 11-02) were allocated to main plots; whereas three NPK doses (viz. 75%, 100% and 125% recommended dose of NPK) were allocated in sub plots. Higher growth attributing characters at different crop stages (viz. final plant stand, plant height, number of branches, leaf area index, plant dry matter and number of nodules) and yield attributing characters at harvest (viz. number of pods plant, pod length, number of grain pod and test weight) were produced in blackgram variety IPU 10-26 with 100% recommended dose of NPK over rest of the treatments. Similarly, higher grain and stover yield, along with highest harvest index and B:C ratio was recorded in variety IPU 10-26 with 100% recommended dose of NPK as compared to all the other treatments. However, yield parameters viz. number pod per plant, number of grains per pod and test weight along with grain and stover yield was observed equivalent in 125% and 100% recommended dose of NPK in a single season of study. Higher net monetary return and B C ratio was recorded in IPU 10-26 with 100% recommended dose of NPK
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    RESPONSE OF GREENGRAM [Vigna radiata (L.)] VARIETIES TO VARIOUS NPK DOSES UNDER BUNDELKHAND AGRO-CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
    (BANDA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY BANDA-210001, UTTAR PRADESH (INDIA), 2023-08-07) MILIND SAGAR; Narendra Singh
    An experiment was conducted at University Research Farm, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (U.P.) on the topic entitled “Response of greengram [Vigna radiata (L.)] varieties to various NPK doses under Bundelkhand Agro-climatic conditions” during kharif 2022. The main aim of this experiment is to find out the best performing greengram variety, most suitable dose of fertilizer and interaction among them. The experiment comprises of two factor treatments conducted in Split plot design with three main plot factors and three sub-plot factors. The total combination of treatments was nine and each treatment replicated thrice. The main plot consists of three greengram varieties, IPM 02-3, IPM 410-3 and PDM-139. Further, each main plot is divided into three sub-plots consists of three different recommended doses of fertilizers viz., 75%, 100% and 125% RDF where, 100% RDF consist of 25:50:30 NPK kg ha-1 . The soil in which experiment conducted was silty clay, pH value is (7.85), E.C. (0.28 dSm-1 ), Organic carbon (0.41%), available N2 (192 kg ha-1 ), P2O5 (9.42 kg ha-1 ), K2O (208.04 kg ha-1 ). Observations on growth parameters, quantitative and qualitative attributes of greengram were recorded as and when required. The following conducted study reveals that the greengram variety IPM 02-3 performs better in comparison to other varieties i.e., IPM 410-3 and PDM-139. Among doses, 125% RDF of NPK had recorded better performance regarding growth attributes viz., Plant height (cm), plant dry matter (g plant-1 ), number of branches (plant-1 ) and LAI and yield attributing parameters viz., Number of pods (plant-1 ), length of pods (cm), test weight (g), straw yield (q ha-1 ) and biological yield (q ha-1 ). The interaction of variety IPM 02-3 with 125% RDF of NPK in growth viz., LAI and rhizobium root nodule count (plant-1 ) and yield viz., Number of pods (plant-1 ), biological yield (q ha-1 ) is found to be best in comparison to 75% and 100% RDF. Economically, 100% recommended dose of fertilizer of NPK was significantly higher in gross return, net return and B:C ratio. Based on the experimental observations, it was concluded that farmers under Bundelkhand Agro-climatic conditions can cultivate greengram variety “IPM 02-3” with 100% recommended dose of fertilizer for achieving maximum growth, yield and economical benefits.
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    EFFECT OF MULCHING ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF PIGEON PEA GENOTYPES
    (BANDA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY BANDA-210001, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, 2023-07-27) MANJU SAHU; Amit Kumar Singh
    This research work entitled, “Effect of mulching on the growth and yield of pigeon-pea genotypes” was studied at the College Research Farm of Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda during the kharif season of 2022-23. The aim of this experiment was to find out the most prominent variety of pigeon-pea that could easily produce the optimum yield with better profitability and also to appropriate the mulch that supplemented to the crop and variety in the region. The field experiment was executed in a split-plot design with 10 treatment combinations and 3 replications. The 10 treatment combination derived from 2 treatment factors namely variety and mulching However; both the treatments consisted of different levels of each. 1st treatment factor and 2 varieties namely, i) PA-421, and ii) PA-291 of pigeon-pea was kept in the main-plot and 2nd treatment factor that contains mulches namely a) wheat straw b) Chickpea straw c) Mustard straw d) Linseed straw e) No-mulch, were kept in the sub plot. In general, the weather condition was quite conducive resulting in harnessing good crop yields during the year of field experimentation. The soils of the experimental unit were silty clay and had moderate pH of 7.34 and EC 0.51 dSm-1. It was poorly fertile having organic carbon content (0.45g/ha) and available nitrogen (291.67 kg/ha) and available phosphorus (12.5 kg/ha) and potassium (204 kg/ha). The experimental crop was raised using standard following package and practise of the region. Observations on growth parameters at various stages of crop growth, and quantitative and qualitative attributes of pigeon-pea were recorded. The conducted field study reveals that pigeon-pea variety “PA-291” when sown on July 16th was performed significantly superior over tested variety PA-421 irrespective of mulching practices applied. The application of chickpea mulch when applied @ 5 ton/ remarkable in terms of growth and development that resulted in maximizing yield productivity, and profitability of the crop. The treatment combinations, t he PA-291 with the application of chickpea straw mulch. Produced a statistically similar response concerning major growth and yield attributes and ultimately resulted in identical yields. This combination practically feasible and economically viable to production of pigeon-pea.
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    Herbicidal Weed Management in Direct Seeded Rice
    (BANDA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY, BANDA-210001, UTTAR PRADESH (INDIA), 2023-08-09) SHRAVAN KUMAR
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    Weed Management in Dry Direct Seeded Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Bundelkhand Region
    (Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001,Uttar Pradesh, India, 2022-08-05) Pal, Sudhir; Sah, Dinesh
    Rice production systems are undergoing several changes and one of such changes is shift from transplanted rice to direct seeding. Direct seeding rice serves several advantages i.e. saves labour, faster and easier planting helps in timely sowing, less drudgery, early crop maturity by 7-10 days, less water requirement, high tolerance to water deficit, often high yield, low production cost and more profit, better soil physical condition and less methane emission. Despite several advantages, various production obstacles are also encountered and heavy weed infestation is major one. Weeds cause heavy damage to direct seeded crop which can be to the tune of 5-100%. Considering these facts experiment was carried out at research Farm, College of Agriculture, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda during Kharif season of 2021. The research was carried out to find out the cost effective herbicide for controlling weeds and to fine tune the dose of herbicide with the impact of weed management practices on growth and yield of rice under dry direct seeded conditions. The field experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The treatment contains: T1 - Weedy Check, T2 - Weed Free, T3 - Pendimethalin 1000g PE, T4 - Pendimethalin 1000g PE fb 2, 4-D 1000g PoE, T5 - Pendimethalin 1000g PE fb Almix (Metsulfuron methyl + Chlorimuron Ethyl) 4g PoE, T6 - Bispyribac Sodium 20g PoE, T7 – Pyrazosulfuron 20g PoE, T8 -Penoxulam 25g PoE and T9 - Brown manuring. During investigation several kind of weed flora observed in experimental crop were Echinochloa crusgalli, Brachiaria reptans, Phyllanthus niruri, Centella asiatica, Digera arvensis, Corchorus trilocularis, Crotolaria medicaginea, Abutilon theophasthi, and Cyperus rotundus. Among observed weeds some were present in field during whole period of crop growth, while some were in part of crop duration. Among several weeds grassy weeds were in majority followed by BLWs and Sedges. Among grassy weeds Echinochloa crusgalli was in majority fb Brachiaria reptans, likewise among broad leave weeds Centella asiatica was major. Among herbicidal treatments Pendimethalin1000g PE fb Almix (Metsulfuron methyl + Chlorimuron Ethyl) 4g PoE (T5) treatment proved efficient method of weed management with higher weed control efficiency (%). Considering rice yield and economics pendimethalin 1000g applied as pre emergence along with 500l of water followed by Almix (Metsulfuron methyl + Chlorimuron Ethyl) 4g PoE (25 DAS) along with 400l of water found cost effective and profitable option for weed management in dry direct seeded rice.
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    PERFORMANCE OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) HYBRID UNDER DIFFERENT TILLAGE AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
    (Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001,Uttar Pradesh, India, 2022-07-15) YADAV, ABHINAV; Singh, Narendra
    An investigation was carried out at Agricultural research farm of Banda university of Agriculture and Technology, Banda UP on the prescribed topic “Performance of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrid under different tillage and nutrient management practices” during the Kharif season 2021. The comprehensive aim of experiment was to explore the most appropriate tillage practices for the maize crop that could produce optimum yield more remunerative along with better profitability and also to find out effective nutrient management practices that suited well to the region. The experiment comprises of two factor treatments conducted in split plot design with three main plot factor and three subplot factor. The total combination of treatments was nine and each treatment replicate thrice. The main plot consisted of the tillage practices namely, zero tillage, conventional tillage and permanent bed. Further, each main plot had divided in to 3 sub-plots held three nutrient management practices viz. 33% recommended dose of nitrogen (40 kg N ha-1 ), 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (N:P:K-120:60:50 kg ha-1 ) and site specific nutrient management (N:P:K-160:50:60 kg ha-1 ). The soil in which experiment conducted was silty clay and their pH value 7.89, EC 0.55 dSm-1 and total organic carbon was 0.76%. The observation in growth parameter and quantitative and qualitative attributes of maize were recorded as per schedule. During the field study it was observed that the highest growth parameter viz. plant height, number of leaves plant-1 , dry matter accumulation and maximum yield attributes namely, cobs ha-1 , grains cob-1 , seed index and greater profitability in terms of economic return were recorded under the zero tillage practice employed to the maize. Among the nutrient management practices the site specific nutrient management (SSNM) practice produced maximum growth, yield (economic yield and biological yield) and yield attributes and also economic return (gross return, net return). Among all interaction of tillage and nutrient management practices, the zero tillage practice along with SSNM produced maximum output, more remunerative and this combination practically feasible and economically viable to production of maize.
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    Response of Summer Maize (Zea mays L.) to Irrigation Scheduling Under Conventional and Organic Farming
    (Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (U.P.- 210 001), 2022-07-21) Kumar, Praveen; Kalhapure, Aniket Hanumant
    An agronomic investigation to study the response of various system of farming under different irrigation scheduling treatments was conducted during summer season of year 2020-21 at IFS research Unit farm in Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (U.P.- 210 001). The experiment was laid out in split plot design with four replications. Two system of farming treatments (viz. Conventional farming and Organic farming) were allocated to main plots; whereas irrigation scheduling with three ratios (viz. 1.0 IW: CPE, 0.75 IW: CPE, 0.50 IW: CPE) were allocated in sub plots. Emergence count taken at 15 DAS was observed to be not affected by various main and sub plot treatments. However higher plant stand at harvest was recorded in 1.0 IW: CPE ratio over rest of the treatments. The growth parameters viz. plant height, leaf area, dry matter was found superior in organic farming at later stages of crop growth over conventional farming. However, yield parameters viz. number cobs per plant, number of grains per cob and test weight along with grain and stover yield was observed equivalent in conventional and organic farming practices in a single season of study. Highest net monetary return and B:C ratio in summer maize is generated through conventional system of farming. Irrigation scheduling with 1.0 IW:CPE ratio produces superior plant growth and yield attributing characters and yield which was equivalent to 0.75 IW:CPE ratio. Higher net monetary return and B:C ratio was recorded in irrigation scheduling with 0.75 IW:CPE ratio. Soil properties were also enriched with higher organic carbon and available N, P, K under organic cultivation of maize and 0.75 IW: CPE ratio.
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    EFFECT OF MICRONUTRIENTS APPLICATION WITH FYM AND BIO-FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF FODDER MAIZE
    (Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2022-09-08) Awasthi, Vedangi; Kumar, Arun
    An investigation was carried out during Kharif 2021 on silty clay loam soil at Agriculture Research Farm, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda to find out the effects of micronutrients application with FYM and biofertilizers on growth, yield & quality of fodder maize (var. African Tall). Ten treatments i.e. Control, RDF, RDF + FYM, RDF + FYM + MMN I, RDF + FYM + MMN II, RDF + FYM + MMN I & II, RDF + Biofertilizers, RDF + Bio-fertilizers + MMN I, RDF + Bio-fertilizers + MMN II, RDF + Biofertilizers + MMN I & II were tested with three replications. The important research findings obtained from this investigation are presented here in brief: The growth, yield and quality attributes were recorded significantly highest in T10 (RDF + Bio-fertilizers + MMN I & II). The highest yield of 22.80 t ha-1 green fodder and 3.94 t ha-1 dry fodder was received in T10 followed by T6 with 22.50 t ha-1 green fodder and 3.91 t ha-1 dry fodder. The T1 (control) and T2 (RDF) performed lowest among all the treatments under study. T4 and T8 having soil application of multi micronutrients grade I performed comparatively better than the foliar application of multi micronutrients grade II as showed in T5 and T9. The use of bio-fertilizers (T7, T8, T9 & T10) in place of FYM (T3, T4, T5 & T6) performed comparatively better as depicted in the results of particular treatments. The gross income (Rs. 125381.70 ha-1 ) and net return (Rs. 101438.70 ha-1 ) were significantly highest in T10 with the highest BC ratio (4.23) followed by T6 with Rs. 123768.30 ha-1 gross income and Rs. 92493.34 ha-1 net returns while T9 poses higher BC ratio of (4.10). The crude protein and micronutrients content were also found higher in T10 (RDF + Bio-fertilizers + MMN I & II). Thus, to get qualitative fodder in good quantity, the application of RDF should be coupled with bio-fertilizers and multi micronutrients. It is rather more profitable than the application of RDF alone.
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    EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF GREEN GRAM (Vigna radiata L.) AND BLACK GRAM (Vigna mungo L.) GENOTYPES
    (Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2022-07-21) Pandey, Ved Prakash; Singh, Amit Kumar
    I have worked on the topic referred above under the supervision of Dr. Amit Kumar Singh. The experiment was conducted in a split-plot design at the College Research Farm of BUAT, Banda during the Kharif season of 2021. The holistic aim of t his ex perim ent w as to search out the most suitable variety of Green gram and Black gram that could easily produce the optimum yield with better profitability and also to standardize appropriate nutrient management techniques that suit well to the crops and variety in the region. The experiment consisted of two-factor treatments with 4 levels. Therefore, a total of 16 treatments combination arrived to test, and every treatment(s) was/were replicated thrice in an experimental unit. The main plot consisted of the nutrient management techniques that were applied to the tested crops and their varieties namely, Farmers’ Practice (FP), Recommended dose of Fertilizers (RDF), 50% Recommended doe of phosphorus + 5.0 quintal biofertilizer carrier-based enriched farm yard manure (EFYM) and 25% RDP + 10.0 quintal EFYM. Further, each main plot had divided into 4 sub-plots held 2 crops with their 2 varieties namely Varsha, Kanika of Mung bean and IPU 11-02, IPU 2-43 of Urd bean. In general, the weather condition was quite conducive resulting in harnessing good crop yields during the year of field experimentation. The soils of the experimental unit were silty clayey and had moderate a pH of 7.6 and EC 0.16 dSm-1 . It was poorly fertile having total organic carbon (11.9 g kg-1 ) and nitrogen (2240 kg ha-1 ) and available phosphorus (17.2 kg ha-1 ) and potassium (257.3 kg ha-1 ). As per the standard package and practices for the Urdbean/Mungbean were applied and accordingly, the experimental field was prepared and later sowing of treated seeds was done at a spacing of 45*10 cm apart. Observations on growth parameters and quantitative and qualitative attributes of Mung and Urd bean were recorded as and when required. The conducted field study during Kharif 2021 under rain-fed late sown condition reveals that Urd bean variety “IPU 11-.02” when sown on July 16th was performed significantly superior over other varieties and crops tested irrespective of integrated nutrient management practices applied. The integrated application of nutrients when applied as basal 50% RDP accompanied with Biofertilizer carrier-based enriched FYM @ 5 q ha-1 proved distinct in terms of growth and development that resulted in maximizing yield productivity, and profitability of the crops. Nonetheless, an Urdbean variety “IPU 11-02” was tested with either 50% RDP + 5 quintals EFYM or 25% RDP + 10 quintal EFYM among the treatment combinations, which produced a statistically similar response concerning major growth and yield attributes and ultimately resulted in identical yields. Among the nutrient management, crop and variety studied, the application of 50% RDP accompanied with Biofertilizers carrier-based enriched FYM @ 5 q ha-1 to Urd bean var. IPU 11-02 produced the maximum seed yield and monetary advantage. Therefore, a holistic technology is recommended for the pulse growers of the Bundelkhand area, this technology stands practically feasible and economically viable.