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- Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)
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1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture) Babasahab Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P., IN
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International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 179-182Abstract
Sixteen genotypes of cauliflower were evaluated to study the magnitude of genetic variability and character association for growth, yield and quality traits. The genotypes were evaluated for fourteen quantitative characters viz., plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, fresh weight of leaf, total weight of the plant, days taken to curd initiation, days taken to curd maturity, diameter of the curd, average weight of curd with guard leaves, curd weight without guard leaves, vitamin C and yield of curd with guard leaves. The Present study showed that both phenotypic co-efficient of variation (PVC) and genotypic co-efficient of variation (GCV) were higher for most of the traits and indicates that characters were much influenced by environmental factors. The estimate of high heritability in broad sense was observed for two traits viz., curd weight without guard leaves and vitamin C, while the moderate heritability was observed for stem diameter. The high genetic advance in per cent of mean showed by curd weight with guard leaves while the lowest genetic advance in per cent of mean showed by leaves plant-1. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was observed for curd weight with guard leaves which are governed by additive gene and could be effectively improved through selection. The genotypes Pusa Snowball K-1 showed high genotypic co-efficient of variability for vitamin C followed by Pusa Sharad and Pusa Hybrid-2, while the genotype K-1 showed low genotypic and phenotypic co-efficient of variability for number of leaves plant-1.Keywords
Genetic Variability, Heritability, Genetic Advance, Cauliflower
- Effect of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizers on the Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato Var. Azad T-6
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1 Deartment of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow U.P., IN
1 Deartment of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow U.P., IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 616-619Abstract
A field experiment was carried out during the winter season of (2009-2010) to study the effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on the growth, yield and quality of tomato var. Azad T-6 at the Horticultural Research Farm of the Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Three types of fertilizers (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) in different combinations were tested in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Tomato plants were fertilized with different rates of chemical fertilizers i.e. two doses of nitrogen fertilizers N1 and N2 (120 and 180 kg/ha), single dose of phosphorus P1 (80 kg/ha) and potassium K1 (75 kg/ha).The highest plant height, the maximum number of primary and secondary branches, number of flowers and fruits/plant as well as the greatest fruit size, fruit yield/plant and fruit yield/ha were obtained from the application of the recommended dose of nutrients viz., 120 kg N +80 kg P +75 kg K/ha. The results revealed that significantly the highest plant height higher yield and yield attributing characters were recorded with the application of 100% NPK i.e. 180 kg N/ha along with 80 kg P/ha and 75 kg K/ha.Keywords
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium Fertilizers, Yield, Quality, Tomato- Variability and Physico-chemical Studies in Snap Melon (cucumis Melo var. Momordica)
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1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow U.P., IN
1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow U.P., IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 751-753Abstract
The resent investigation was carried out in the DAPS (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow for periodical evaluation of various physico-chemical parameters viz., length of fruits (cm), diameter of fruits (cm), size of fruits (cm), weight of fruits (kg), colour of skin/rind of fruit, weight of seeds/fruit, shape of fruits, colour of flesh, total soluble solid (TSS), acidity (percentage), compactness of fruits, aroma of fruits and taste of fruits. The genotypes of Snap melon i.e. Local-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were designated as V1, V2,V3V4, V5,V6 V7, V8,V9 and V10, respectively during the investigation. In each treatment/genotype, two-ten fruits were randomly selected for recording the observations on various parameters. Genotype V5 had maximum fruit length (27 cm) whereas, V6 had highest fruit diameter (24cm), fruit size (600cm), weight (3kg), seeds weight (23kg), TSS content (50 Brix) and acidity content (6.8%). The minimum fruit length was recorded in genotypes V7 (12cm) whereas, minimum fruit diameter and fruit size was recorded in genotype V9 (8cm and 112 cm, respectively). The minimum fruit weight was recorded in V2 (0.90 kg). Minimum seed weight was recorded in genotype V2 (4.0 g). Lowest TSS was observed in V5 (40 Brix) while, minimum acidity in V5 (3.5%). Snap melon Local- 1, 2, 6, 8 and 9 were found compact in nature whereas, Local-3 and 10 were found less compact. Melon Local-1 and 8 had banana like aroma rather than snap melon Local-2 and 5 having light banana like aroma. The study evaluated that snap melon Local-1, 2, 8 and 10 have acidic taste whereas, snap melon Local-3, 4, 6 and 9 have sweet taste. Genotypes snap melon Local-5 and 7 found tasteless. The overall studied suggested that genotype V6 performed better for its bigger size fruits with good aroma and taste.Keywords
Snap Melon, Fruits Characters, Cucumis Melo- Effect of Plant Bio-Regulators on the Growth, Yield and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Onion (Allium cepa L.)
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1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 12, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 121-126Abstract
This experiment was held to study about the efficacy of concentration of plant bio regulators on vegetative growth, yield and quality characters of onion cv. NHRDF-RED-2 under Lucknow subtropical condition having dry climate and high pH soil (8.2). The experiment comprised of 13 treatments [Control (water spray), GA3 @ 50, 100 ppm, 150 ppm; NAA @ 50 ppm, 100 ppm, 150 ppm and combination of GA3 and NAA] laid out in the Randomized Block Design with three replications. The observations revealed that the application of T11 [GA3 @ 100 ppm + NAA @ 100 ppm] was better for improvement of growth i.e. plant height (76.50 cm), number of leaves (8.27), length of leaves (60.60) and basal diameter (2.05 cm) at 90 DAT. It also recorded the highest bulb yield (60.34 t/ha), fresh weight (90.51 g), dry weight (10.89 g), diameter (6.87 and 6.87 cm equatorial and polar, respectively) of onion bulb. Similarly, chemical properties like TSS (12.03° B) and pH (6.99) was found better under treatment T11 (GA3 @ 100 ppm + NAA @ 100 ppm) followed by T9 (GA3 @ 50 ppm + NAA @ 150 ppm). Thus, the study suggested that combined application of bio regulators (GA3 @ 100 ppm + NAA @ 100 ppm) may be followed to get better growth, yield and quality of onion cv. NHRDF-RED-2 under drier subtropical climate.Keywords
Bio-Regulators, GA3, Growth, NAA, Onion, Quality, Yield.References
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- Effect Of Calcium and Boron on Growth, Yield and Quality of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L. )
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1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 12, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 108-113Abstract
A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of foliar application of calcium and boron on vegetative growth, flowering, fruiting and fruit quality of young pomegranate plants cv. BHAGWA. The experiment was set under Randomized Block Design with application of calcium (3 and 5%), boron (0.25 and 0.5%) and their combinations with three replications. The experiment showed that combined application (T6) of calcium (3%) and boron (0.25%) increased plant height at higher rate as compared to their sole application and control. It (T6) also produced more number of secondary branches at early stage but, under T7 (calcium 3% and boron 0.5%) at later stages of growth. Although, it was a young orchard, however, flower production was higher under T6 followed by T7 compared to others which was reflected on fruit yield and fruit yield was the highest (359.5 kg/ha) under T6 followed by T7. Fruit weight and fruit size was recorded maximum (77.0 g, 6.1 cm length, 6.00 cm diameter) under T7. But, other quality parameters like fruit volume (70 ml), specific gravity (1.10 g/cc), TSS (12.57 °B) and sugars (6.66 % Total sugars, 4.73 % reducing sugar) were very good under T6. It is concluded that the combined application of calcium (3%) and boron (0.25%) (T6) could be practiced for good growth, yield and quality fruits of pomegranate.Keywords
Pomegranate, Nutrients, Calcium, Boron, Growth, Flowering, Yield, Quality.References
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- Effect of Inorganic and Bio-Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Strawberry [Fragaria x ananassa L. Duch.] cv. CHANDLER in Central Uttar Pradesh
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1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 12, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 184-190Abstract
A field experiment was conducted during 2014-15 to study the performance of different levels of inorganic fertilizers with combination of bio-fertilizers at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. It comprised application of different level of inorganic and bio-fertilizers in Randomized Block Design with thirteen treatments i.e. T1-Control (No inorganic and no bio-fertilizer), T2-(100 kg N ha-1+Azotobacter), T3-(100 kg N ha-1+PSB), T4-(75 kg N ha-1+Azotobacter), T5-(75 kg N ha-1+PSB), T6-(60 kg P ha-1+Azotobacter), T7-(60 kg P ha-1+PSB), T8-(45 kg P ha-1+Azotobacter), T9-(45 kg P ha-1+PSB),T10-(60 kg K ha-1+Azotobacter), T11-(60 kg K ha-1+PSB),T12-(45 kg K ha-1+Azotobacter) and T13-(45 kg K ha-1+PSB). It was observed that overall minimum plant height was obtained (14.18 cm) at 90 days after transplanting in T1-Control and maximum plant height (18.67 cm) in T2-(100 kg N ha-1+Azotobacter). The maximum number of leaves was recorded highest (18.67) in T2-(100 kg N ha-1+Azotobacter) with followed by (17.67) in T4-(75 kg N ha-1+Azotobacter). The minimum spreading of plant in North-South direction (15.63 cm) was recorded in case of control. The highest yield per plant observed in T2 (173.42g). Among the thirteen treatments T2-(100 Kg N ha-1+Azotobacter) showed best performance in terms of maximum fruit yield of strawberry.Keywords
Bio-Fertilizers, Inorganic Fertilizer, Growth, Yield.References
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- Use of Shoot Pruning for Crop Regulation and Quality Fruit Production of Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 13, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 184-191Abstract
A field experiment was conducted to see the efficiency of shoot pruning at various length and time on production of off season flowering, fruiting and quality of fruits by avoiding their normal time of flowering. The investigation was carried out on ten years old guava crop cv. LALIT grown at subtropical area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India with four length (15, 30, 45 and 60 cm of length from tip) of shoot pruning performing in April, May and June based on Randomized Block Design with three replications. The results revealed that among the various pruning treatments pruning at 45 cm length in May, T8 produced maximum number of leaves (120 days after pruning, 20), flowers (13.67) and fruit yield (14.71 t/ha). Analysis on fruit quality showed that pruning in May at 45 cm length from shoot tip also produced superior quality fruits in term of higher TSS (13.17 °B), vitamin C (235.17 mg/100g). More interestingly, shoot pruning in general, favoured off season flowering which could help growers to get more profit as compared to normal rainy season fruiting. Thus, the present study suggested that moderate shoot pruning in May at 45 cm length could be the best for off season quality fruiting of guava.Keywords
Crop Regulation, Fruiting, Guava, Shoot Pruning.References
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- Effect of Organic Manures, Biofertilizers and Micronutrients on Growth, Yield and Quality of Onion (Allium cepa L.)
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Anil Kumar
1,
R. B. Ram
1,
Sutanu Maji
1,
Sachin Kishor
1,
Rahul Yadav
1,
Govind
1,
Kamal Ram Meena
1
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1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 13, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 236-241Abstract
A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season to find out the effect of organic manures, biofertilizers and micronutrients on growth, yield and quality of onion cv. NHRDF Red - 2. There were 13 treatments viz., T0 (Recommended dose of fertilizers), T1 Poultry manure, T2 vermicompost, T3 Azotobacter, T4 VAM, T5 Azotobacter+RDF (50%)+zinc, T6 Azotobacter+RDF(75%)+zinc, T7 VAM+RDF(50%)+boron, T8 VAM+RDF (75%)+boron, T9 RDF (25%)+VAM+poultry manure (50%)+Azotobacter+boron, T10 (RDF (25%)+VAM+vermicompost (50%)+Azotobacter+boron, T11 RDF (25%)+VAM+poultry manure (50%) Azotobacter+zinc, T12 RDF (25%)+VAM+vermicompost 50% Azotobacter+zinc and the experiment was laid out under RBD with three replications. The study clearly revealed that there were significant effects of various treatments on the growth, yield and quality attributes of onion. The number of leaves per plant (12.15), plant height (73.02cm), neck thickness (22.00mm), bulb length (6.46 cm), bulb diameter (7.20cm), yield (398.36 kg/ha-1) were recorded maximum in treatment T12 whereas T.S.S (14 °B), vitamin C (12.11mg/100g), total sugars (10.52%), reducing sugar (6.23%) and non-reducing sugar (4.28%) were found maximum in T10 treatment as compared to other treatment. However, T12 was good for higher yield improvement and T10 was the best for quality improvement among the all treatments under study, the application of T12 (RDF (25%)+VAM+Vermicompost 50% Azotobacter+Zinc) may be suggested for successful cultivation of onion in Lucknow.Keywords
Organics, Biofertilizers, Micronutrients, Onion, Yield, Quality.References
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- Performance Study of Cluster Bean Germplasms under Lucknow Condition
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1 Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.), IN
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International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 13, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 47-50Abstract
Forty diverse genotypes of cluster bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] were assessed in a field experiment entitled performance study of cluster bean germplasms under Lucknow condition in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research Farm of the Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow- 226025 (U.P.) during Rabi season of 2016. The performance studies of 40 diverse genotypes of cluster bean and considerable variation was recorded for all the characters. The observations were recorded on 19 characters viz., plant height (cm), plant width (cm), leaf length, leaf width (cm), number of cluster, length of pod (cm), width of pods (cm), breath of pods (cm), number of pods, number of leaves, width of leaves, seed per pod, weight of plant without leaves (g), weight of green leaves (g), weight of dry leaves (g), leaf length/petiole ratio (cm), stem width, crude protein (%), ash (%) and dry matter (%).Keywords
Growth, Yield, Quality, Cluster Bean.References
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