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Agriculture University, Jodhpur

Agriculture University, Jodhpur was established on 14th September, 2013 by Government of Rajasthan under Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 21 of 2013 to focus on holistic development of arid and semi-arid regions of the state covering 6 districts (Jodhpur, Barmer, Nagaur, Pali, Jalore and Sirohi), constituting 28% of total geographical area which is sustaining 20.8% human and 28.4% animal population of the state. The districts under jurisdiction of the university cover 3 agro-ecological zones of the state. These are Arid Western Plain Zone Ia (Jodhpur and Barmer districts), Transitional plain of Luni Basin Zone IIb (Jalore, Pali, and Sirohi districts) and part of Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage Zone IIa (Nagaur district). The university has 1 institute of diploma and 3 colleges to produce highly competent educated human resources in agriculture and allied sciences besides 2 agricultural research stations, one each in zone Ia & IIb and 3 agricultural research sub stations, one in each zone to prepare, plan and perform highly need based research in this acute water scarce but naturally rich bio-diversified zone of the country. The third most important part in tri-pillar (Teaching, Research & Extension) of agricultural development, the extension for transfer of technologies are reached to doorsteps of the farming community by 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (K-V-Ks), 2 in Nagaur district and 1 each in Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore & Sirohi districts under the umbrella of the university. The different units of teaching, research and extension are coordinating to systematically run by the headquarter situated at Mandor, Jodhpur.

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    Performance of Gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus Hort.) Genotypes under Arid Conditions of Rajasthan
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2023-08-19) Choudhary, Rajneesh; Moond, S.K.
    A field experiment was conducted on 10 genotypes of gladiolus (‘Suchitra’, ‘Gunjan’, ‘Jyotsna’,‘White Prosperity’, ‘Chandni’, ‘Pusa Shanti’, ‘Creamy Green’, ‘Rani’, ‘Green Spire’ and ‘Punjab Dawn’) in a Randomized Block Design with three replications, at the Instructional Farm, College of Agriculture, Jodhpur, during the Rabi season (November to April) of 2022-23, to study performance and expression of genetic variability of gladiolus genotypes under Jodhpur (Rajasthan) conditions. The performance of genotypes depicted that ‘White Prosperity’ were recorded tallest plants (107.33 cm), longest spikes (86.00 cm), maximum number of leaves per plant (10.30), leaf width (4.13 cm), leaf length (50.10 cm), spike diameter (0.87 cm), rachis length (66.00 cm), number of florets per spike (16.17), floret diameter (8.23 cm), number of cormels produced per plant (40.00), weight of cormels per plant (27.77 g) and vase life of spike (8.74 days). The genotype ‘Punjab Dawn’ yielded the highest number of spikes per plant (2.40) and higher spike yield of (157.57 thousand per hectare) amongst all the genotypes. The genotype ‘Chandni’ required the minimum days to spike emergence (59.41 days) and the minimum days to first floret opening from spike emergence (8.53 days). The genotype ‘Gunjan’ had the highest yield of corms per plant (2.94) and estimated corm yield per hectare (169.696 thousands) as well as maximum diameter of corm (4.71 cm) & weight of corm (59.00 g). Genetic variability among the genotypes was estimated in terms of range, GCV and PCV, and correlation among the 20 parameters of study was analysed. The number and weight of cormels produced per plant recorded high order estimates for GCV indicating that these characters were governed by the additive gene effects and hence, selection could be effective for their improvement. Analysis of variance exhibited significant differences for all the characters. Analyses of correlation, genotypic correlation was higher corresponding to phenotypic correlation for most of the parameters.
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    Genetic Variability and Path Coefficient Analysis Study in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) Under Arid Climatic Conditions
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2023-09-10) Nehra, Nitu; Choudhary, Santosh
    A field experiment on “Genetic Variability and Path Coefficient Analysis Study in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) Under Arid Climatic Conditions” was carried out during Rabi, 2022-23 at the Instructional Farm of the College of Agriculture, Jodhpur (Rajasthan). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with 16 genotypes and three replications to estimate the extent of genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance, the correlation between yield and other characters, the direct and indirect effect of yield contributing traits through path analysis. Significant differences in the analysis of variance for each attribute indicated that there are great inherent genetic variances among the genotypes. For each of the investigated traits, the phenotypic coefficient of variance was slightly greater than the corresponding genotypic coefficient of variation. High estimates of heritability and genetic advance as per cent of mean were observed for the characters viz., curd yield per plant followed by curd yield per plot, curd yield per hectare, ascorbic acid, days to 50% curd initiation, days to 50% curd maturity, plant height, leaf width, leaf length, curd circumference. The moderate heritability was recorded for SPAD Unit, curd width and plant spread. Correlation coefficient analysis among the traits studied revealed that curd yield per plant has a strong positive significant association with characters like plant height, plant spread, leaf length, leaf width, days to 50% curd initiation, days to 50% curd maturity, curd circumference, curd width, ascorbic acid and SPAD Unit. Path coefficient analysis of various quantitative characters indicated that cured width, days to 50% curd initiation, days to 50% curd maturity, ascorbic acid and curd circumference exhibited a positive direct effect on curd yield per plant while, plant height exhibited the maximum negative direct effect on curd yield per plant. Based on yield and yield attributes, among varieties Sabour Agrim and in hybrids Fortaleza were found superior and can be recommended for testing in large environments to check its suitability for growing in arid region of Rajasthan
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    Effect of Nano Urea Fertilization on Growth, Yield and Quality of Nagauri Methi (Trigonella corniculata L.)
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2023-09-13) Kalpana; Choudhary, Santosh
    A field experiment entitled “Effect or nano urea fertilization on growth yield and quality of Nagauri methi (Trigonella corniculata L.)” was carried out during Rabi season of 2022-23 at the College of Agriculture, Jodhpur. The experiment consisted 12 treatments viz., control, 2 ml/l nano urea, 4 ml/l nano urea, 50% RDN, 50% RDN + 2 ml/l nano urea, 50% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea, 75% RDN, 75% RDN + 2 ml/l nano urea, 75% RDN+ 4 ml/l nano urea, 100% RDN,100% RDN + 2 ml/l nano urea and 100% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea, and was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. The results of the study clearly indicate that application of 100% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea recorded the highest plant height, number of branches per plant, internodal length, total number of cuttings and minimum number of days taken for first cutting and shortest average cutting interval over the control. The treatment 75% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea remained at par with 100% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea. Quality parameter of Nagauri methi like iron content of leaves, chlorophyll content, protein contents of leaves and seed were significantly higher with application of 100% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea over the control and statistically at par with 75% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea. The lowest values of these parameters were recorded with control treatment. The maximum fresh and dry herb yields and seed yield were recorded markedly higher with application of 100% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea, being statistically at par with 75% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea. The lowest values of these parameters were recorded with control treatment. Significantly higher net returns (₹ 322565/ha) and B:C ratio (3.05) were obtained with application of 75% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea over the control followed by 100% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea net returns (₹ 322540/ha) and B:C ratio (3.04). Hence, 75% RDN + 4 ml/l nano urea application can be beneficial for producing higher productivity and net returns of Nagauri methi in western Rajasthan.
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    Effect of Gibberellic Acid, 4-CPA and NAA on Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cv. Ansal
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2022) Poonia, Suman; Choudhary, Santosh
    A field experiment was conducted at Instructional Farm, College of Agriculture, Jodhpur to assess the “Effect of gibberellic acid, 4-CPA, and NAA on growth, yield and quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cv. Ansal” during Rabi, 2021-22. The experiment comprised of ten treatments consisting of three levels (25, 50 and 75 ppm) each of GA3, 4-CPA and NAA along with control. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. The result revealed that all the growth, yield attributes and quality parameters were influenced significantly by different levels of GA3, 4-CPA and NAA. Among the different levels of growth regulators, maximum plant height (47.2 cm, 61.3 cm and 80.9 cm at 45 DAT, 60 DAT and final harvest, respectively), number of branches/plant (19.4), leaf area (30.6 cm2), TSS (5.41 °Brix) and ascorbic acid (22.8 mg/100 g) was recorded with GA3@75 ppm, whereas acidity (0.54 %) was recorded with GA3@25 ppm. The maximum fruit length (6.7 cm), fruit diameter (7.2 cm), and fruit firmness (2.6 kg/cm2) were found with 4-CPA@75 ppm. The maximum chlorophyll content (42.0, 48.0, 44.0 SPAD at 45, 60 DAT and at final harvest, respectively), number of fruit clusters/plant (12.0), number of flowers/cluster (5.4), number of fruits/cluster (3.2), number of fruits/plant (38.1), fruit set (59.7 %), fruit weight (84.3 g), fruit yield/plant (2.6 kg), fruit yield/ha (29.7 t), lycopene content (6.5 mg/100 g), net returns (480,447 `/ha) and B:C ratio (4.26:1) was observed with NAA@75 ppm.
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    Effect of Zinc and Iron Application on Growth and Yield of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2022) Kuri, Ronak; Choudhary, Santosh
    A field experiment was conducted at Instructional Farm, College of Agriculture, Jodhpur to assess the “Effect of zinc and iron application on growth and yield of garlic (Allium sativum L.)” during Rabi, 2021-22. The experiment comprised 13 treatments consisting of three levels each of ZnSO4 and FeSO4 at 5, 10 and 15 kg/ha as soil application and three levels of each as a foliar application at 0.3, 0.5 and 0.7% concentration at 60 and 90 DAP and control. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. The results revealed that all the growth parameters, yield parameters, quality attributes, and economics of garlic were influenced significantly by different levels of soil and foliar application of ZnSO4 and FeSO4. Among the different levels of Zn, soil application of ZnSO4@15 kg/ha and foliar application of ZnSO4@0.7% being at par with ZnSO4@10 kg/ha and ZnSO4@0.5%, respectively recorded significantly higher growth and yield attributes over control. Therefore, the growth and yield parameters under ZnSO4@15 and 10 kg/ha; and ZnSO4@0.7 and 0.5% were recorded statistically at par with each other. Further, among different levels of Fe, soil application of FeSO4@15 kg/ha and foliar application of FeSO4@0.7%, being at par FeSO4@10 kg/ha and FeSO4@0.5%, respectively recorded significantly higher growth and yield attributes over control. Similar to Zn levels, FeSO4@15 and 10 kg/ha, and FeSO4@0.7 and 0.5% recorded growth, yield and quality parameters statistically at par with each other. A significant residual effect of ZnSO4 and FeSO4 in soil was recorded with soil application of both nutrients. The highest net returns (`4,65,154/ha) were obtained from foliar application of ZnSO4@0.7%; whereas the highest B: C ratio (3.08:1) was obtained from soil application of ZnSO4@15kg/ha. Moreover, with soil and foliar application of FeSO4 highest net returns (`4,32,621/ha) and B: C ratio (2.84:1) were recorded with FeSO4@0.7% over control and other treatment of FeSO4. Hence, soil application of Zn and Fe by ZnSO4 and FeSO4@15 kg/ha or their foliar application at 0.7% concentration can be beneficial for producing higher productivity and net returns of garlic in western Rajasthan.
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    Effect of Pre-sowing Seed Treatments on Germination and Seedling Vigour of Ber (Ziziphus rotundifolia Lamk.)
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2022) Lamba, Sanju; Moond, S.K.
    The present investigation entitled “Effect of pre-sowing seed treatments on germination and seedling vigour of Ber (Ziziphus rotundifolia Lamk.)” was conducted at Nursery of Instructional Farm, College of Agriculture, Jodhpur, from February, 2022 to June, 2022. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design with three replications with 18 pre-sowing seed treatments i.e., Sulfuric acid (30% concentration) soaking for 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes, Gibberellic acid soaking @ 250 ppm for 12 and 24 hours, Gibberellic acid soaking @ 500 ppm for 12 and 24 hours, Potassium nitrate soaking @ 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% for 12 hours, Boiling water soaking for 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes, tap water soaking for 24 hours and control. Amongst the different pre-sowing seed treatments, soaking with GA3 @ 250 ppm for 24 hours resulted in the highest germination at 45 DAS (48.91%) and 60 DAS (50.0%), shoot length of seedling at 60 DAS (52.40 cm) and 90 DAS (72.10 cm), root length of seedling (32.13 cm), number of primary roots per seedling (33.43), number of primary branches per seedling at 90 DAS (4.10), fresh weight of seedling (14.97 g), fresh weight (11.0 g) and dry weight (4.98 g) of shoot, fresh weight (3.94 g) and dry weight (2.0 g) of root, seedling survival (100%), Vigour Index-I (3605.0) and Vigour Index-II (300.0) at 90 DAS, collar diameter of seedling (2.78 mm and 4.44 mm), number of leaves per seedling (46.0 and 69.10), inter-nodal length (2.35 cm and 2.90 cm) and leaf size (4.90 cm2 and 6.0 cm2 ) at 60 and 90 DAS, respectively, with the highest net returns (1549.0) and B:C ratio (1.22) which was significantly superior than other treatments except while the earliest seed germination (21.90 days) was recorded with sulphuric acid soaking for 60 minutes treatment.
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    Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield and Quality of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.)
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2022-08-26) Meena, Somendra; Bhardwaj, Raju Lal
    A field experiment entitled “Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield and Quality of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.)” was carried out at experimental research farm of Agriculture Research Station, Mandor, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), from October 2021 to February 2022. The experiment comprises three levels of RDF viz., 100% RDF, 75% RDF and 50% RDF, three levels of nano-fertilizers control, nano nitrogen @ 2 ml/ litter water and nano nitrogen @ 2 ml/ litter water + nano phosphorus @ 2ml/ litter water and two levels of bio-fertilizers, control and consortium of bio-fertilizers, treatments were allocated in factorial randomized block design with three replications. The present experiment concluded that treatment (100% RDF), consortium of bio-fertilizers and nano nitrogen @ 2 ml/ litter water + nano phosphorus @ 2ml/ litter water) was found best over all other treatments with respect to maximum increase in plant height, number of primary branches, number of secondary branches, chlorophyll content in leaves, fruit volume, specific gravity, fruit length, fruit diameter, pulp thickness, pulp weight, pulp: stone ratio, fruit setting, yield/ tree, ascorbic acid, total soluble solids, total sugar, reducing sugar, non-reducing sugar, average fruit weight and fruit pH. However, stone weight and fruit drop was recorded minimum. Number of microorganisms in rhizosphere was increased significantly with the treatment (100% RDF), consortium of bio-fertilizers. Application of 100% RDF with consortium of bio fertilizers yield increased significantly. Maximum net return of ` 611851 and B:C ratio 5.70: 1 was found economically viable with treatment combination M1F1.
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    Effect of Staggered Sowing and Spacing on Growth, Yield and Quality of Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Varieties in Arid Region of Rajasthan
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2019-05-28) Somveer; Choudhary, Santosh; Moond, S.K.; Raiger, P.R.
    A field experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture, Mandor, Jodhpur during the Kharif season of 2018, to find out the suitable variety and its optimum sowing time and spacing for higher yield, quality and net returns of carrot in western Rajasthan. The treatments comprising two varieties (‘Pusa Rudhira’ and ‘Pusa Vrishti’), three spacing (20 cm × 10 cm, 30 cm × 10 cm and 30 cm × 20 cm) and four dates of sowing (10th August, 25th August, 10th September and 25th September) allocated in Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications. Experiment results revealed that variety ‘Pusa Vrishti’ recorded significantly higher growth parameters while ‘Pusa Rudhira’ recorded significantly higher yield parameters, root yield (23.8 t ha-1), quality parameters and net returns (Rs. 2,55,491) with lesser days to marketable maturity (73.9). Among different spacing, significantly higher growth and yield parameters were observed in widest spacing (30 cm × 20 cm). However, root yield (24.5 t ha-1) and net returns (Rs.2,26,604) were recorded highest in S1 (20 cm × 10 cm). The 25th September sowing recorded significantly highest growth parameters, yield parameters, yield (25.8 t ha-1) and quality parameters besides being earliness in term of maturity (73.7 days). However, the highest net returns (Rs. 3,09,028) and B:C ratio (4.33) were recorded in 10th August sowing. The combination of ‘Pusa Vrishti’ sown on 25th September, recorded highest plant height at 60 DAS (39.3 cm) and fresh weight of aerial part (101.9 g) whereas, ‘Pusa Rudhira’ sown on 25th September combination recorded significantly higher values of fresh weight of root (139.4 g), root yield (11.1 kg plot-1) and root yield (25.8 t ha-1). Hence, variety ‘Pusa Rudhira’ sown in closer spacing of 20 cm × 10 cm spacing under staggered sowing is found to be superior in terms of yield, quality, earliness and net returns in the arid regions of Rajasthan.
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    Effect of Spacing and Training Method on Growth and Yield of Off-season Ridge Gourd (Luffa acutangula L.) Cultivation Under Insect Proof Net-house Conditions
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2019-06-10) Verma, Manisha; Moond, S.K.; Choudhary, Santosh; M.M., Sundria
    An experiment entitled “Effect of spacing and training method on growth and yield of off-season ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula L.) cultivation under insect proof net house conditions” was carried out during Rabi season of 2018-19 at College of Agriculture, Mandor-Jodhpur. The experiment comprised of nine treatment combination of viz. three levels of spacing 45 cm × 45 cm (S1), 45 cm × 60 cm (S2) and 45 cm × 75 cm (S3), with three training methods viz. Single stem (T1), Double stem (T2) and Triple stem (T3), laid out in factorial RBD with three replications. The results revealed that the plants grown in wider (S3) spacing recorded the maximum leaf area (94.72 cm2 ), the minimum internodal length (16.46 cm), earliest first flower appearance (23.74 days), earliest first anthesis (31.36 days), the maximum number of flowers produced per vine (134.88), production of first flower at a lower node (6.18), highest number of fruits produced per vine (62.44), maximum fruit weight (33.22 g), fruit volume (42.54 cc), TSS (2.34 °Brix) and yield per vine (2.07 kg). The maximum yield per plot (19.14 kg) was observed in close spacing (S1). Amongst the training methods single stem training (T1) recorded the maximum vine length (378.13 cm), number of leaves per stem (22.15), number of nodes per stem (22.89), leaf area (94.87 cm2 ), earliest first flower appearance (23.74 days) and first flower anthesis (31.98 days), the minimum internodal length (16.33 cm), production of first flower at lower node (5.96), the maximum fruits length (11.47 cm), fruit diameter (3.41 cm), fruit volume (47.18 cc) and fruit weight (33.81 g), while the highest number of flowers produced per vine (143.54), number of fruits produced per vine (66.88), yield per vine (1.79 kg) and yield per plot (17.86 kg) were recorded in triple stem training (T3). The treatment 45 × 75 cm spacing with triple stem training recorded the maximum numbers of flowers (145.35) and fruits (67.67) produced per vine while the treatment 45 × 45 cm spacing with triple stem training had the highest net returns (Rs. 86,142.0) as well as B:C ratio (2.78).