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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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ThesisItem Open Access STUDY ON POPULATION DYNAMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF Melanagromyza obtusa (Malloch) IN PIGEONPEA(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2021-10-11) Singh, Kartikey; Singh, B. K.Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) is a major source of protein (22.3%), carbohydrates (57.6%) and fats (1.7%) to the vegetarian population. It also fix atmospheric nitrogen and maintain the soil in better physical condition and richer in nitrogen. Among the various factors responsible for low yield of chickpea as compared to potential yield, the losses caused by biotic and abiotic factors, out of biotic factors, insect pest are more prominent factor. The pigeonpea pod fly, Melanagromyza obtusa (Malloch) is one of the major biotic constraint in increasing production and productivity of pigeonpea crop throughout the country. Injudicious use of pesticides against this destructive pest, further ignites the problem of resistance, resurgence and environmental and ecological imbalances. Present investigation envisaged to study on population dynamics and management of M. obtusa (Malloch) in pigeonpea. Experiments were conducted at Students Experimental farm of Banda University of Agricultural & Technology, Banda. Various observations were recorded viz. population dynamic of M. obtusa, bio-efficacy of insecticides against M. obtusa, percent pod damage and grain damage, yield of pigeonpea and benefit: cost ratio. First appearance of pod fly was noticed in third standard week of the 2021. Throughout cropping period highest pod damage was recorded in eighth standard week and lowest pod damage was recorded in twelfth standard week of 2021. Emamectin benzoate + Dimethoate was the best treatment as it exhibited minimum pod damage and highest yield whereas highest benefit- cost ration were recorded with Dimethoate.ThesisItem Open Access BIOPHYSICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CULTIVATED AND WILD Vigna spp. AGAINST PULSE BEETLE Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE)(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2021-10-11) Sahu, Prince; Pandey, RakeshMungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] is an important short duration grain legume, which occupies predominantly across the Asian continent. Among various threats in limiting the production of mungbean, pulse beetles (Callosobruchus spp.) are the serious issue of concern particularly in storage conditions. An investigation was carried out to characterize the potential resistance among 16 genotypes of wild and cultivated Vigna spp. against C. chinensis L. The studies on biological parameters revealed that the mean development period ranged from 0 – 32.91 days and growth index (GI) was recorded in between 0.000-0.120. Among biophysical parameters, seed size, texture, seed shape, lustre and seed coat colour did not seem to play a role in imparting resistance to C. chinensis except seed hardness. However, in biochemical analysis; the tannin and phenol content was higher in tested wild genotypes in comparison to susceptible cultivated genotypes. Similarly, under antioxidant enzyme assay, the activity of peroxidase (POX), superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbate peroxidase (APx) and phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) were observed higher in wild genotypes in comparison to susceptible genotypes. The activity of PAL was up-regulated in the wild resistant genotypes and down-regulated in the cultivated susceptible genotypes indicating the possibility of salicylic acid mediated pathways for defense against C. chinensis. On the basis of biophysical and biochemical parameters, the wild genotypes viz., PRR 2008-2, PRR 2008-2-Sel., TCR 93 and Line Number 24 were found promising against C. chinensis. These genotypes might be utilized in breeding programme for developing pulse beetle resistant mungbean and urdbean varieties.ThesisItem Open Access The Life Table Studies and Management of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in Chickpea at Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2021-10-01) Chauhan, Abhishek Singh; Singh, S.K.Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the important legume crop of India. The gram pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) is one of the major biotic constraint in increasing production and productivity of chickpea crop across the country including Bundelkhand region. Thus, present experiment was conducted on the life table study at PG laboratory Department of Entomology and eight treatments with three replications including untreated check were used for the management of H. armigera (Hubner) in RBD design on chickpea crop at Students Experimental farm of Banda University of Agricultural & Technology, Banda during 2019-20 and 2020-21. In the life table study, natural mortality i.e. 2.05%, 18.19%, 4.85% and 1.98% and was observed in younger group larvae, older group larvae, pupal stage and adult stage, during 2019-20 and 1.41%, 14.23%, 5.25% and 1.76% during 2020-21, respectively. Generation survival was recorded 0.75 and 0.80 during 2019-20 and 2020-21 and the trend index value was calculated to the tune of 0.013 during both the years. After first and second spray of biorational insecticides, minimum mean larval population was recorded in chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC during 2019-20 and 2020-21 whereas maximum mean larval population was found in control. All the treatments were significantly better than control. Percent larval reduction over control was highest in Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC, whereas it was lowest in NSKE 5% and the minimum pod damage and the maximum yield (1959.51 kg/ha during 2019-20 and 1857.51 kg/ha during 2020-21) was recorded on Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC and minimum yield (1390.05 kg/ha during 2019-20 and 1294.33 kg/ha during 2020-21) was found in control. The best treatment was found Emamectin benzoate keeping in view the cost: benefit ratio with 1:4.62 and second most effective HaNPV with 1:4.01. The treatment Chlorantraniliprole ranked on third position in terms of cost benefit ratio with 1:3.59. The minimum cost benefit ratio was recorded on NSKE 5% with 1:2.06. However, best, and second most effective treatment was recorded Chlorantraniliprole and Emamectin benzoate, respectively, in terms of declining larval population, percent pod damage and yield. Thus, on the basis of the present finding, natural mortality factors operating during the larval period were not sufficient in declining the pest population in succeeding generations due to the positive value of trend index (I) and management of H. armigera is recommended by Emamectin benzoate and HaNPV. It is recommended to conduct future research work on the conservation and augmentation of the natural enemies especially Campoletis chlorideae to get negative trend index value during larval period and test some more safer new molecules to minimize the larval population of H. armigera.ThesisItem Open Access Study on incidence of insect-pests of rapeseed in Bundelkhand region(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2021-10-01) Kumar, Arun; Mishra, Mukesh KumarThe present investigations were carried out at BUAT, Banda during Rabi, 2019-20 & 2020-21 with entitled “Study on incidence of insect- pests of rapeseed in Bundelkhand region” on three different sowing dates viz., timely (15th October), mid-late (05th November) & late (25th November) sown rapeseed cultivar- BSH-1. The result revealed that four insect–pests viz., Mustard sawfly (Athalia lugens proxima Klug.), flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae Goeze), painted bug (Bagrada cruciferarum Kirk.) and mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi Kalt.) were prevalent from seedling to harvest during two years of studies. Mustard sawfly (0.60 and 0.17 grub/plant) was first noticed in 47th SW & 45th SW with its gradual increase of 1.20 (3rd SW) & 2.20 (51st SW) grubs/plant in 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively. Painted bug (0.44 and 0.07 bugs/plant) was first observed in 49th SW and 51st SW in 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively with its gradual increase of 1.70 bugs/plant. Flea beetle (0.46 and 0.87 /plant) was first noticed in 46th SW and 49th SW with its gradual increase of 3.60 and 2.00 /plant during 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively. Mustard aphid noticed from 52nd SW to 12th SW (till harvest) with a varying population ranging from 0.15 to 26.31, 0.11 to 259.34 and 0.03 to 305.49 aphids/10 cm central twig/ plant, respectively in timely, mid late and late sown crop. Maximum and minimum temperature had negative correlation with sawfly and flea beetle; however it showed both (positive and negative) correlations with painted bug and mustard aphid. The max. and min. relative humidity had positive correlation with sawfly and flea beetle; however it showed negative correlations with painted bug and mustard aphid. The wind speed and rainfall had positive correlation with mustard sawfly and flea beetle and negative correlation with painted bug and mustard aphid 2019-20, vis-a vis in 2020-21 negative correlation with mustard sawfly and flea beetle and positive correlation with painted bug and mustard aphid. Three species of ladybird beetle viz., Coccinella septempunctata, Coccinella sp. and Cheilomenus sexmaculata) and Syrphid fly (Episyrphus balteatus) were prevalent from flowering to till harvest and have significantly increased with an increase in the population of mustard aphid. All the predators had shown significant positive correlation with aphid population except in timely sown crop of 2019-20. Monitoring of alate aphids through yellow painted round tin box showed relatively higher alate population in 2019-20 as compared to 2020-21. The maximum alate population were trapped during 4th week of December (50th) SW to 2nd week of March (10th SW), when mustard crop was either flowering or siliquae formation stage or in maturity stage. Temperatures (Max. and min.), RH (max. and min.) and wind speed had showed significant negative, significant positive and non-significant positive correlation, respectively in both the seasons. However, rainfall had non-significant positive and nonsignificant negative correlation during Rabi 2019-20 7& 20120-21, respectively.ThesisItem Open Access STUDY ON THE PEST COMPLEX ON LATE CABBAGE AND BIO-EFFICACY OF NOVEL INSECTICIDES AGAINST Plutella xylostella(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2021-10-13) Kumar, Saurabh; Singh, Akhilesh KumarIndia is the second largest producer of vegetables and contributes 14% of the total word production of vegetable. Out of the vegetable crops, cabbage is an important vegetable crop and have anticancer property; due to presence of indole-3corbinol. It is rich source of fibre, iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin B6 and protein. Cabbage challenge by biotic and abiotic stresses causing productivity losses. Among biotic constraint for productivity in subsistence crop protection pattern, P. xylostella is a most detrimental insect pest of cabbage. The present study was carried out to find the pest complex of cabbage, the effect of abiotic factors on their population and bio-efficacy of novel molecules against P. xylostella on cabbage. There were five insect pests were recorded viz. diamondback moth (P. xylostella), tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura), gram pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) and cabbage aphids (Bravicoryne brassicae) were observed on cabbage. Among these insect pests, diamondback moth (P. xylostella) was the key pest. The maximum and minimum temperature had significant positive correlation (0.838") and (0.881*) respectively. The chlorantraniliprole and cyantraniliprole were significantly superior over rest of the treatments in reduction of larval population of P. xylostella on cabbage. The field bioefficacy of chlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole, flubendiamide and emamectin benzoate were statistically at par to each other and these treatments were significantly superior over rest of the treatments. The marketable yield of chlorantraniliprole and cyantraniliprole were at par to each other and both these treatments were significantly superior over rest of the treatments. Chlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole, flubendiamide and emamectin benzoate are best alternatives of conventional insecticides in order to manage the P. xylostella larvae in the field and make more lucrative by protect the loss of yield.ThesisItem Open Access STUDY ON POPULATION DYNAMICS AND BIORATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) IN CHICKPEA(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda Uttar Pradesh, 2020-11-04) SINGH, Saurabh; SINGH, B.K.Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a major source of protein (22.5%), carbohydrates (58.9%) and fats (52%) to the vegetarian population. It also fix atmospheric nitrogen and maintain the soil in better physical condition and richer in nitrogen. Among the various factors responsible for low yield of chickpea as compared to potential yield, the losses caused by biotic and abiotic factors, out of biotic factors, insect pest are more prominent factor. The gram pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) is one of the major biotic constraint in increasing production and productivity of chickpea crop throughout the country. Injudicious use of pesticides against this destructive pest, further ignites the problem of resistance, resurgence and environmental and ecological imbalances. Present investigation envisaged to study on population dynamics and biorational management of H. armigera (Hubner) in chickpea. Experiments were conducted at Students Experimental farm of Banda University of Agricultural & Technology, Banda. Various observation were recorded viz. population dynamic of H. armigera, larval parasitization by C. chlorideae, effect of biorational pesticides against H. armigera, percent pod damage, yield of chickpea and cost: benefit ratio. The lowest population was recorded throughout the cropping period with 15th November date of sown crop and larval population recorded at only vegetative stage and when crop reached in reproductive stage larval population was nil. The highest percent parasitized was recorded in 49th standard week and in the month of December and population was recorded up to March. Indoxacarb is the best treatment as it exhibits lowest larval population, lowest pod damage, highest yield and highest cost: benefit ratio were recorded. It is advisable to sow the crop in the mid of November and when pest population reached at ETL, application of Indoxacarb give better result instead of bio-pesticides and subsistence phase.ThesisItem Open Access STUDY OF POLLINATING PERFORMANCE OF NATIVE POLLINATORS ON MUSTARD CROP (Brassica juncea L.)(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2020-11-07) CHANDRA, SRI; Singh, Akhilesh KumarIndian mustard is a predominant crop and covers more than 90% area of mustard. After soybean and palm oil, it is third important oilseed in the world. Since last three decades, this crop became one of the most important sources of superior vegetable oil in the world. Rapeseed-mustard is highly cross-pollinated crop, owing to that pollination management, augmentation and conservation of pollinators would increase the crop productivity manifold. Pollination is an intricate relationship between plants and pollinators. Pollination is one of the most essential ecosystem services, which is effectual for crop productivity. Agricultural scientists are interested to maximize crop productivity by the effectiveness of pollination methods. Present investigation envisaged to compare the performance of pollinators. Experiments were conducted at Experimental farm of Banda University of Agricultural & Technology, Banda. Various observations were recorded viz. diversity of the pollinators, foraging initiation and foraging cessation, Relative abundance, visitation rate, time spent, number of siliqua/ plant, number of seed/ siliqua, seed test weight and seed productivity. Total 22 anthophiles belong to 6 orders were observed collecting nectar or pollen or both on mustard. Out of the anthophiles honey bees, Apis mellifera, Apis cerana, Apis dorsata and Apis florea are key pollinators. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index of anthophiles/ pollinators obtained were H’= 2.159 on mustard. Longest foraging duration and pollination service in a day recorded with A. dorsata. The visitation rates varied with species-to-species and week-to-week. The time spent on a flower at par with species-tospecies. The relative abundance of pollinators varied from species to species, day to day and time to time. The maximum number of siliqua per plant, number of seed/ siliqua and seed productivity of mustard was recorded with the open pollination. It advocates that augmentation and conservation of these key pollinators can maximize the pollination and thereby, enhance the productivity.ThesisItem Open Access SCREENING OF MUNGBEAN GENOTYPES AND THEIR WILD RELATIVES AGAINST PULSE BEETLE, Callosobruchus chinensis L. (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE)(Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2020-10-22) Singh, Mahendra; Pandey, RakeshMungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] is an important short duration grain Cume which occupies predominantly across the Asian continent. Among various threats in limiting the production of mungbean, pulse beetles (Callosobruchus spp.) are Carious issue of concern particularly in storage conditions. An investigation was carried out to determine the susceptibility status of 117 genotypes of mungbean and their relatives against C. chinensis L. Two bruchids viz., C. chinensis and C. maculatus were observed under natural infested mungbean seeds. Besides, a parasitoid was also observed in the naturally infested mungbean seeds. The studies on biological parameters reveal that the average egg period of C. chinensis was 5 days; larval + pupal period was 22.4 days and total egg to adult period recorded as 27.4 days. Adult male and female longevity were recorded as 8.1 and 10.4 days, respectively. However, preoviposition and oviposition period were observed as 0.6 and 8.2 days, respectively. The fecundity was 79 along with 81 percent hatchability and sex ratio (male: female) was observed as 1: 0.92. The mean development period ranged from 20-34 days and growth index (GI) was recorded in between 0.000-0.099. On the basis of GI, grouping of genotypes showed that two genotypes viz., PRR 2008-2 and PRR 2008-2-Sel and one genotype i.e., TCR 93 fell in to highly tolerant and tolerant category, respectively, and belong to Vigna umbellata. Similarly, moderately tolerant genotypes EC 550831, EC 520024, EC 520026 belong to V. radiata; W 17 and TCR 7 belong to V. stepulacea and V. sublobata, respectively. These genotypes may be utilized as potential donor in the development of highly tolerant varieties against C. chinensis in future breeding programme.
