This document contains 6 abstracts from the journal HortFlora Research Spectrum.
The first abstract examines the effects of native plant species on slope stabilization in road embankments in northern Iran. It found relationships between plant species and variables like land type, soil moisture, and texture.
The second abstract evaluates two models, Stephens-Stewart and Griffith's, for estimating weekly pan evaporation in India based on meteorological data.
The third abstract studies environmental variables in Jamun fruit trees, finding trends in photosynthesis, conductance, and transpiration rates over different months.
The fourth abstract analyzes genetic variability and character interrelationships for yield and quality in tomato genotypes. It identified heritable traits like fruit
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Science (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level.
HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India).
The journal is Indexed/Abstracted in
• Index Copernicus International, Poland with ICV: 27.39 • Ministry of Science & Higher Education, Poland with 02 points • Global Impact Factor with GIF 0.364• Indian Science Abstracts • CAB Abstracts • CABI Full text • CAB direct • ICRISAT-infoSAT • Google Scholar• CiteFactor • InfoBase Index with IBI Factor: 2.8 •New Journal Impact Factor (NJIF): 2.14 • ResearchBib • AgBiotech Net • Horticultural Science Abstracts • Forestry & Agroforestry Abstracts• Agric. Engg. Abstracts • Crop Physiology Abstracts • PGRs Abstracts • ResearchGate.net • getCited.com • Reference Repository • OAJI.net • Journal Index.net• University of Washington Library • University of Ottawa Library • Swedish University of Agric. Sci. Library, Stockholm, Sweden;
Full text PDF are available at: www.hortflorajournal.com
Effect of Poultry Droppings on Growth and Fruit Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus es...IJEAB
The effect of poultry droppings on growth and fruit yield of okra was evaluated during 2013 and 2014 cropping seasons at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching and Research Farm Mokwa Sub- Station (90181N and 504E) with altitude of 378.0 m above the sea level of the Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria. The trial was conducted using Randomized Complete Block Design which consisted of ten (10) treatment combinations with three replications. Different rates of poultry droppings (t ha-1); 0 (No application), 5 t ha-1, 10 t ha-1, 15 t ha-1 and 20 t ha-1 with two okra varieties, LD 88- 1 and Kukurasungi Local were used. Data was taken from five sampled plants per plot on parameters such as average plant height per plant (cm), number of leaves per plant, number of flowers per plant, number of fruits per plant, fruit length (cm) and green fruit yield (t ha-1). Results from this study showed that in the two years trial LD 88- 1 variety performed better than Kukurasungi Local and therefore can be used for okra production within the study area. Poultry droppings rate of 15 t ha-1 increased the fruit yield. Therefore, this can be applied as part of cultural treatment.
Germination percentage and growing behavior of Salix tetrasperma (Willow) as ...Innspub Net
Propagation through branch cuttings is one of the best methods to produced tree nursery the yield of the tree produced from a cutting can be higher then a tree produced from seedlings, the conditions provided to them are important factor for getting good results. The aim of this study was to find the best size of cuttings for establishment of nursery and also to compare their performance in open air or in artificial conditions under plastic sheets cuttings of 2 inches, 4 and 6 of Salix tetrasperma were raised in plastic bags of size 3x7 their were three treatments with 25 bags in each and replicated 4 times. The data on sprouting percentage, plant height, root development etc was recorded after every two weeks. The data thus collected was analyzed statically using randomized complete block design. Result showed that cutting of 2 inches has high sprouting percentage and growth behavior as compared to other cuttings. Get more articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-6-number-4-april-2015-jbes/
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Effect of Different Sources of Nutrient on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmosc...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
The experiment was carried out at Nepal Polytechnic Institute field, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal to study the effect of different nutrient sources on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L Monech). Five different treatments; poultry manure, FYM, goat manure, chemical (as per N equivalent) and no fertilizer (control) were replicated four times. The experiment was arranged in Randomize Complete Block Design (RCBD). The okra variety ArkaAnamika was used for experiment. The data were collected on the growth and yield parameters including plant height (cm), canopy (cm), numbers of leaves per plant, numbers of branches per plant, fruit length, diameter and yield. Results indicated that different nutrient sources had significant (P<0.05) affected on plant height, canopy, leaf number, branches and also in yield parameters. Based on the findings of the experiments, it can be concluded that application of poultry manure significantly increased the growth and yield performances on Abelmoschus esculentus L. Monech (okra) compared to other types of fertilizers. As the study reflected the use of no fertilizer results in the lowest vegetative growth and yield performances which indicates to use some nutrient sources for better growth and production of okra.
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Science (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level.
HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India).
The journal is Indexed/Abstracted in
• Index Copernicus International, Poland with ICV: 27.39 • Ministry of Science & Higher Education, Poland with 02 points • Global Impact Factor with GIF 0.364• Indian Science Abstracts • CAB Abstracts • CABI Full text • CAB direct • ICRISAT-infoSAT • Google Scholar• CiteFactor • InfoBase Index with IBI Factor: 2.8 •New Journal Impact Factor (NJIF): 2.14 • ResearchBib • AgBiotech Net • Horticultural Science Abstracts • Forestry & Agroforestry Abstracts• Agric. Engg. Abstracts • Crop Physiology Abstracts • PGRs Abstracts • ResearchGate.net • getCited.com • Reference Repository • OAJI.net • Journal Index.net• University of Washington Library • University of Ottawa Library • Swedish University of Agric. Sci. Library, Stockholm, Sweden;
Full text PDF are available at: www.hortflorajournal.com
Effect of Poultry Droppings on Growth and Fruit Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus es...IJEAB
The effect of poultry droppings on growth and fruit yield of okra was evaluated during 2013 and 2014 cropping seasons at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching and Research Farm Mokwa Sub- Station (90181N and 504E) with altitude of 378.0 m above the sea level of the Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria. The trial was conducted using Randomized Complete Block Design which consisted of ten (10) treatment combinations with three replications. Different rates of poultry droppings (t ha-1); 0 (No application), 5 t ha-1, 10 t ha-1, 15 t ha-1 and 20 t ha-1 with two okra varieties, LD 88- 1 and Kukurasungi Local were used. Data was taken from five sampled plants per plot on parameters such as average plant height per plant (cm), number of leaves per plant, number of flowers per plant, number of fruits per plant, fruit length (cm) and green fruit yield (t ha-1). Results from this study showed that in the two years trial LD 88- 1 variety performed better than Kukurasungi Local and therefore can be used for okra production within the study area. Poultry droppings rate of 15 t ha-1 increased the fruit yield. Therefore, this can be applied as part of cultural treatment.
Germination percentage and growing behavior of Salix tetrasperma (Willow) as ...Innspub Net
Propagation through branch cuttings is one of the best methods to produced tree nursery the yield of the tree produced from a cutting can be higher then a tree produced from seedlings, the conditions provided to them are important factor for getting good results. The aim of this study was to find the best size of cuttings for establishment of nursery and also to compare their performance in open air or in artificial conditions under plastic sheets cuttings of 2 inches, 4 and 6 of Salix tetrasperma were raised in plastic bags of size 3x7 their were three treatments with 25 bags in each and replicated 4 times. The data on sprouting percentage, plant height, root development etc was recorded after every two weeks. The data thus collected was analyzed statically using randomized complete block design. Result showed that cutting of 2 inches has high sprouting percentage and growth behavior as compared to other cuttings. Get more articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-6-number-4-april-2015-jbes/
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Effect of Different Sources of Nutrient on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmosc...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
The experiment was carried out at Nepal Polytechnic Institute field, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal to study the effect of different nutrient sources on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L Monech). Five different treatments; poultry manure, FYM, goat manure, chemical (as per N equivalent) and no fertilizer (control) were replicated four times. The experiment was arranged in Randomize Complete Block Design (RCBD). The okra variety ArkaAnamika was used for experiment. The data were collected on the growth and yield parameters including plant height (cm), canopy (cm), numbers of leaves per plant, numbers of branches per plant, fruit length, diameter and yield. Results indicated that different nutrient sources had significant (P<0.05) affected on plant height, canopy, leaf number, branches and also in yield parameters. Based on the findings of the experiments, it can be concluded that application of poultry manure significantly increased the growth and yield performances on Abelmoschus esculentus L. Monech (okra) compared to other types of fertilizers. As the study reflected the use of no fertilizer results in the lowest vegetative growth and yield performances which indicates to use some nutrient sources for better growth and production of okra.
Vegetation mapping and multivariate approach to indicator species of a forest...Shujaul Mulk Khan
Abstract
Questions
Does the plant species composition of Thandiani sub Forests Division (TsFD) correlate with edaphic, topographic and climatic variables? Is it possible to identify different plant communities in relation to environmental gradients with special emphasis on indicator species? Can this approach to vegetation classification support conservation planning?
Location
Thandiani sub Forests Division, Western Himalayas.
Methods
Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of species along with environmental variables were measured using a randomly stratified design to identify the major plant communities and indicator species of the Thandiani sub Forests Division. Species composition was recorded in 10 × 2.5 × 2 and 0.5 × 0.5 m square plots for trees, shrubs and herbs, respectively. GPS, edaphic and topographic data were also recorded for each sample plot. A total of 1500 quadrats were established in 50 sampling stations along eight altitudinal transects encompassing eastern, western, northern and southern aspects (slopes). The altitudinal range of the study area was 1290 m to 2626 m above sea level using. The relationships between species composition and environmental variables were analyzed using Two Way Cluster Analysis (TWCA) and Indicator Species Analysis (ISA) via PCORD version 5.
Results
A total of 252 plant species belonging to 97 families were identified. TWCA and ISA recognized five plant communities. ISA additionally revealed that mountain slope aspect, soil pH and soil electrical conductivity were the strongest environmental factors (p ≤ 0.05) determining plant community composition and indicator species in each habitat. The results also show the strength of the environment-species relationship using Monte Carlo procedures.
Conclusions
An analysis of vegetation along an environmental gradient in the Thandiani sub Forests Division using the Braun-Blanquet approach confirmed by robust tools of multivariate statistics identified indicators of each sort of microclimatic zones/vegetation communities which could further be used in conservation planning and management not only in the area studied but in the adjacent regions exhibit similar sort of environmental conditions.
Diversity of drought tolerance and seed yield in sunflower (Helianthus annuus...Innspub Net
Randomized complete block design with four replications in two drought and non-drought environments was used for this study. Drought resistance indices were calculated based on seed yield in stress and non-stress conditions. The results showed that GMP and STI were the best drought resistance indices so had the positive and significant correlation with Yp and Ys. Three dimensional graph showed that RFG5*AF80, G-543 and Farokh were the drought resistant hybrids. These hybrids had the highest amount of Yp, Ys, GMP and STI that revealed the highest yield potential as well as drought tolerance in these genotypes. Because of that these hybrids have promised potential to cultivate in drought prone environments. Regression analysis revealed that the traits grain filling rate, grain filling duration and water use efficiency accounted for 97.0% of total variation exist in seed yield. Path coefficient analysis demonstrated the highest and positive direct effect of grain filling rate and grain filling duration on seed yield in sunflower hybrids. Water use efficiency had low direct effect while high indirect effects via grain filling duration on seed yield. Therefore, the study revealed the importance of total grain filling rate and grain filling duration as indirect selection criteria for genetic improvement of seed yield in sunflower breeding programs especially in early generations. On the other hand, indirect effects of water use efficiency through grain filling duration on seed yield have promising result in selection programs. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-6-number-5-may-2015-jbes/
INDICATOR SPECIES ANALYSES OF WEED COMMUNITIES OF MAIZE CROP IN DISTRICT MARD...Shujaul Mulk Khan
Weeds are unwanted plant species growing in natural environment. Composition and abundance of weeds are influenced by number of environmental variables as well as farming practices in an ecosystem. Present study was formulated to measure the effect of environmental variables on weed species composition, abundance, distribution pattern and formation of various weeds communities in Union Council Shahbaz Ghari (total area 3956 ha, Agriculture land 1701 ha), District Mardan. Quantitative ecological techniques by adapting quadrat method were used to assess environmental variability and weed species distribution in the targeted region. Nine quadrats of 1×1 m2 size were placed randomly in 65 different fields of the UC. Phytosociological attributes such as density, frequency, relative density, relative frequency and Importance Values were measured for each field. Preliminary results showed that UC Shahbaz Ghari has 29 different weed species belong to 15 different families. Presence absence (1,0) data of 29 species and 65 fields were analyzed using Cluster and Two Way Cluster Analysesvia PC-ORD version 5 resulting four major weed communities. Dominant weed species of the area are Cyperus rotundus, Urochloa panicoides, Brachiaria ramosa, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Commelina benghalensis and Canvolvulus arvensis while Cannabis sativa, Ipomea purpurea, Amaranthus blitoides, Xanthium strumarium, Lactuca dissecta and Cucurbita maxima are rare weed species. Indicator Species Analyses (ISA) of data identified indicators of each sort of micro environmental condition. Based on our findings, it is recommended that awareness can be created among farmers especially about their farming practices to minimize noxious weeds of maize crop
Key words: Cluster analyses, indicator species analyses, maize, PC-ORD, weeds and Weed communities.
Evaluation of herbicides and their combinations for weed control in wheat (Tr...IJEABJ
The field experiment was conducted at the Student’s Research Farm, P.G. Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab, to study the evaluation of various herbicides and their combinations on wheat during 2016-17. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven treatments such as weed free, weedy check, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + clodinofop 400 g/ha, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + sulfosulfuron 32.5g/ha , pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + pinoxaden 1000 ml/ ha, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + atlantis 400g/ha and replicated thrice. Results revealed that pendimethalin 2.5 L/ha + atlantis 400g/ha was found effective to control weed population and produced higher number of grains per ear and enhanced grain yield upto 62.3 per cent over weedy check.
The journal 'HortFlora Research Spectrum' is Indexed/Abstracted in
• Index Copernicus International, Poland with ICV: 4.79 • Ministry of Science & Higher Education, Poland with 02 points • Global Impact Factor with GIF 0.287• Indian Science Abstracts • CAB Abstracts • CABI Full text • CAB direct • ICRISAT-infoSAT • Google Scholar• CiteFactor • InfoBase Index • ResearchBib • AgBiotech Net • Horticultural Science Abstracts • Forestry & Agroforestry Abstracts• Agric. Engg. Abstracts • Crop Physiology Abstracts • PGRs Abstracts • ResearchGate.net • getCited.com • Reference Repository • EBSCO host • University of Washington Library • University of Ottawa Library • Swedish University of Agric. Sci.
Environmental determinants of plant associations and evaluation of the conser...Shujaul Mulk Khan
Hindu Kush is the largest mountain range of Central Asia that forms part of a vast alpine zone that stretches across the Eurasia from east towards the South Asia. We studied vegetation structure and the role of edaphic and topographic factors on distribution and formation of plant associations with specific emphais on Parrotiopsis species of the Districts Dir regions in the Hindu Kush Mountains. We also assessed the conservation status of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana, an endemic species of the western Himalayan floristic province. We hypothesized that edaphic and climatic factors were responsible for the formation of different plant associations each with distinct indicators. A combination of transect and quadrat based methods were used for sampling. We used two way cluster analysis (TWCA), cluster analysis (CA), indicator species analysis, detrended correspondence analysis and canonical correspondence analysis to analyze and elaborate the vegetation pattern and formation. We used Google Earth Path software (V 1.4.6) for the calculation of extant of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) for evaluation of conservation status of P. jacquemontiana. A total of 142 plant species were reported belonging to 62 families. CA and TWCA clustered four plant associations within altitudinal range of 1556–2313 m. Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana should be designated as endangered species under ‘EN A2acd; B1B2 bc (i, ii, iii) of IUCN red list categories and criteria in the region. We found that high phosphorous and potassium concentration, elevation, aspect, slope, lower pH, electrical conductivity and soil texture were significant environmental variables that play an important role in the determination of vegetation structure, formation of plant associations and its indicators in the region. This information will be useful for conservation and management practices for endemic and rare plant taxa, and evaluation of vegetation structure.
Eco-floristic studies of the Beer Hills along the Indus River in the district...Shujaul Mulk Khan
The present study was conducted to elaborate vegetation composition structure to analyze role of edaphic and topographic factors on plant species distribution and community formation during 2013–14. A mixture of quadrat and transect methods were used. The size of quadrat for trees shrubs and herbs were 10 × 5, 5 × 2, 1 × 1 meter square respectively. Different phytosociological attribute were measured at each station. Primary results reported 123 plant species belong to 46 families. Asteraceae and Lamiaceae were dominant families with 8 species each. PCORD version 5 were used for Cluster and Two Way Cluster Analyses that initiated 4 plant communities within elevation range of 529–700 m from sea level. Indicator species analyses (ISA) were used to identify indicator species of each community. CANOCO Software (version 4.5) was used to measure the influence of edaphic and topographic variables on species composition, diversity and community formation. Whereas Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) was used to measure the effect of environmental variables which showed elevation and aspect were the stronger environmental variable among topographic and CaCO3 contents, electric conductivity, soil pH were the stronger edaphic factors in determination of vegetation and communities of the Bheer Hills. Grazing pressure was one of the main anthropogenic factors in this regard.
Principal Component Analysis for Evaluation of Guinea grass (Panicum maximum...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— The present study was conducted to study the variability among the genotypes by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) in order to select those that are most suitable for breeding programme. This study included ten quantitative traits. The result of principal component analysis showed that the first four principal components with Eigen value greater than 0.88 contributed about 76.10 per cent of total variation in the population. The variability of the genotypes was interpreted based on four principal components, the first principal component described the yield level, the second principal component described the productivity and quality and the last two principal components described the quality of the fodder which indicating that the identified traits within the axes exhibited great influence on the phenotype and this could be effectively used for selection among the tested entries for further development of Guinea grass varieties with improved fodder yield and quality.
Transformation of Sandalwood Leaves (Santalum album) into Nutrient Rich Compo...AI Publications
It is significant to use renewable resources to maximize crop yields and minimize the environmental risks accompanying with chemical residues. Composting is an age old practice for the biological conversion of organic waste into a humus-like substance which can enhance physical, chemical and biological soil properties. Vermicomposting of leaf litter by Eisenia foetida and Eudrilus eugenia potentially play a substantial role in remediation of organic waste as well as building up of soil fertility for sustainable agriculture. Present study was based on the conversion of Sandal wood leaf waste into nutrient rich best source. Sandal wood leaf were chopped at fine level and later mixed with cattle dung in order to pre composting followed by addition of earthworm.Several factors were also analysed during process. It was found that physical factors viz. pH, temperature moisture content etc. were significantly fluctuating at initial time period but later it was stagnant at constant level. Volume of waste and density were also reduced at the end of process. Colour of waste also turned into black that was good for seed germination but bad for health of earthworm. Final product was found odour less. Present results revealed about favourable condition of addition of earthworm into leaf litter waste and also explore the capability of both earthworm species to degrade leaf litter after semi-digested condition.
Investigation of Correlation Coefficient for Forage and Grain Yield with Rela...Premier Publishers
Oat (Avena sativa L.) is a staple worldwide in both human and animal nutrition. It is mainly grown for livestock, depending on its grain and forage yield in Turkey. This study was based on defining correlation coefficients of some oat genotypes (nine lines and three cultivars) in Konya, Turkey, among fodder and grain yields, and their components. The experimental design of this study was a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The correlations were analyzed after harvesting at milk to dough period. The findings illustrated that there was a significant positive correlation between green fodder yield and leaf weights in ten stems, and grain yield and the number of panicles stems per square meter. The highest negative correlations was found between green fodder yield and the number of panicles stems per square meter, and grain yield and 50% flowering periods in addition to green fodder yield. This research suggests that the number of panicles stems per square meter and dry fodder yield would be selection criteria for grain yield. The number of leaves per stem, the number of nodes, and plant height would also be considered for green fodder yield by oat breeders in their program in Anatolia.
Aboveground to root biomass ratios in pea and vetch after treatment with orga...GJESM Publication
Some growth parameters of pea (cv. Pleven 4) and vetch (cv. Obrazets 666) after treatment with organic fertilizer were studied in a field trial carried out at the Institute of Forage Crops, Pleven, Bulgaria. Humustim as
organic fertilizer was applied through presowing treatment of seeds, treatment during vegetation and combination
between both, at different doses. Ratios of aboveground weight to root system weight, aboveground height to root
system length, as well as specific root length were determined. It was found that the growth variables of plants were positively influenced by organic fertilizer. The aboveground weight to root system weight ratios of pea ranged from 4.80 to 6.29 and was higher than vetch. Aboveground height to root system length ratio in pea ranged from 6.95 to 7.93, and in vetch from 5.30 to 7.39. The use of organic fertilizer at the dose of 1.2 L/t and treatment during vegetation resulted in better performance of root system and specific root length was 78.6 for pea and 84.3 for vetch.
Effect of cattle manure and inorganic fertilizer on the growth and yield of h...Premier Publishers
The high cost of inorganic fertilizer and continuous decline in soil fertility results to low crop yield hence, the need to supplement mineral fertilizer with organic manure. Field experiments were conducted in 2013 and 2014 cropping seasons at the Teaching and Research Farm, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Gubi, Bauchi State, Nigeria, to investigate the effects of different levels of cattle manure, CM, (0, 5 and 10 t/ha) and NPK (0, 200 and 400kg/ha) on the growth, yield and yield components of hybrid maize (Zea mays L.). These treatment combinations were replicated three times in a randomized complete block design. CM levels had significant effect (P≤0.05) on number of leaves per plant and plant height. However, NPK levels also had significant effect on many characters in both 2013 and 2014 but lower mean values were recorded in 2013. In 2014, significant interactions were observed in mean number of leaves, plant height, husk weight and yield (t/ha). The highest seed yield (5.65t/ha) was obtained when 5t/ha CM was used, which was statistically similar (5.60t/ha) to 400kg/ha inorganic fertilizer used. The application of 5t/ha CM or 400kg/ha NPK is recommended for improved production of hybrid maize in the study area.
Vegetation mapping and multivariate approach to indicator species of a forest...Shujaul Mulk Khan
Abstract
Questions
Does the plant species composition of Thandiani sub Forests Division (TsFD) correlate with edaphic, topographic and climatic variables? Is it possible to identify different plant communities in relation to environmental gradients with special emphasis on indicator species? Can this approach to vegetation classification support conservation planning?
Location
Thandiani sub Forests Division, Western Himalayas.
Methods
Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of species along with environmental variables were measured using a randomly stratified design to identify the major plant communities and indicator species of the Thandiani sub Forests Division. Species composition was recorded in 10 × 2.5 × 2 and 0.5 × 0.5 m square plots for trees, shrubs and herbs, respectively. GPS, edaphic and topographic data were also recorded for each sample plot. A total of 1500 quadrats were established in 50 sampling stations along eight altitudinal transects encompassing eastern, western, northern and southern aspects (slopes). The altitudinal range of the study area was 1290 m to 2626 m above sea level using. The relationships between species composition and environmental variables were analyzed using Two Way Cluster Analysis (TWCA) and Indicator Species Analysis (ISA) via PCORD version 5.
Results
A total of 252 plant species belonging to 97 families were identified. TWCA and ISA recognized five plant communities. ISA additionally revealed that mountain slope aspect, soil pH and soil electrical conductivity were the strongest environmental factors (p ≤ 0.05) determining plant community composition and indicator species in each habitat. The results also show the strength of the environment-species relationship using Monte Carlo procedures.
Conclusions
An analysis of vegetation along an environmental gradient in the Thandiani sub Forests Division using the Braun-Blanquet approach confirmed by robust tools of multivariate statistics identified indicators of each sort of microclimatic zones/vegetation communities which could further be used in conservation planning and management not only in the area studied but in the adjacent regions exhibit similar sort of environmental conditions.
Diversity of drought tolerance and seed yield in sunflower (Helianthus annuus...Innspub Net
Randomized complete block design with four replications in two drought and non-drought environments was used for this study. Drought resistance indices were calculated based on seed yield in stress and non-stress conditions. The results showed that GMP and STI were the best drought resistance indices so had the positive and significant correlation with Yp and Ys. Three dimensional graph showed that RFG5*AF80, G-543 and Farokh were the drought resistant hybrids. These hybrids had the highest amount of Yp, Ys, GMP and STI that revealed the highest yield potential as well as drought tolerance in these genotypes. Because of that these hybrids have promised potential to cultivate in drought prone environments. Regression analysis revealed that the traits grain filling rate, grain filling duration and water use efficiency accounted for 97.0% of total variation exist in seed yield. Path coefficient analysis demonstrated the highest and positive direct effect of grain filling rate and grain filling duration on seed yield in sunflower hybrids. Water use efficiency had low direct effect while high indirect effects via grain filling duration on seed yield. Therefore, the study revealed the importance of total grain filling rate and grain filling duration as indirect selection criteria for genetic improvement of seed yield in sunflower breeding programs especially in early generations. On the other hand, indirect effects of water use efficiency through grain filling duration on seed yield have promising result in selection programs. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-6-number-5-may-2015-jbes/
INDICATOR SPECIES ANALYSES OF WEED COMMUNITIES OF MAIZE CROP IN DISTRICT MARD...Shujaul Mulk Khan
Weeds are unwanted plant species growing in natural environment. Composition and abundance of weeds are influenced by number of environmental variables as well as farming practices in an ecosystem. Present study was formulated to measure the effect of environmental variables on weed species composition, abundance, distribution pattern and formation of various weeds communities in Union Council Shahbaz Ghari (total area 3956 ha, Agriculture land 1701 ha), District Mardan. Quantitative ecological techniques by adapting quadrat method were used to assess environmental variability and weed species distribution in the targeted region. Nine quadrats of 1×1 m2 size were placed randomly in 65 different fields of the UC. Phytosociological attributes such as density, frequency, relative density, relative frequency and Importance Values were measured for each field. Preliminary results showed that UC Shahbaz Ghari has 29 different weed species belong to 15 different families. Presence absence (1,0) data of 29 species and 65 fields were analyzed using Cluster and Two Way Cluster Analysesvia PC-ORD version 5 resulting four major weed communities. Dominant weed species of the area are Cyperus rotundus, Urochloa panicoides, Brachiaria ramosa, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Commelina benghalensis and Canvolvulus arvensis while Cannabis sativa, Ipomea purpurea, Amaranthus blitoides, Xanthium strumarium, Lactuca dissecta and Cucurbita maxima are rare weed species. Indicator Species Analyses (ISA) of data identified indicators of each sort of micro environmental condition. Based on our findings, it is recommended that awareness can be created among farmers especially about their farming practices to minimize noxious weeds of maize crop
Key words: Cluster analyses, indicator species analyses, maize, PC-ORD, weeds and Weed communities.
Evaluation of herbicides and their combinations for weed control in wheat (Tr...IJEABJ
The field experiment was conducted at the Student’s Research Farm, P.G. Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab, to study the evaluation of various herbicides and their combinations on wheat during 2016-17. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven treatments such as weed free, weedy check, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + clodinofop 400 g/ha, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + sulfosulfuron 32.5g/ha , pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + pinoxaden 1000 ml/ ha, pendimethalin 2.5L/ha + atlantis 400g/ha and replicated thrice. Results revealed that pendimethalin 2.5 L/ha + atlantis 400g/ha was found effective to control weed population and produced higher number of grains per ear and enhanced grain yield upto 62.3 per cent over weedy check.
The journal 'HortFlora Research Spectrum' is Indexed/Abstracted in
• Index Copernicus International, Poland with ICV: 4.79 • Ministry of Science & Higher Education, Poland with 02 points • Global Impact Factor with GIF 0.287• Indian Science Abstracts • CAB Abstracts • CABI Full text • CAB direct • ICRISAT-infoSAT • Google Scholar• CiteFactor • InfoBase Index • ResearchBib • AgBiotech Net • Horticultural Science Abstracts • Forestry & Agroforestry Abstracts• Agric. Engg. Abstracts • Crop Physiology Abstracts • PGRs Abstracts • ResearchGate.net • getCited.com • Reference Repository • EBSCO host • University of Washington Library • University of Ottawa Library • Swedish University of Agric. Sci.
Environmental determinants of plant associations and evaluation of the conser...Shujaul Mulk Khan
Hindu Kush is the largest mountain range of Central Asia that forms part of a vast alpine zone that stretches across the Eurasia from east towards the South Asia. We studied vegetation structure and the role of edaphic and topographic factors on distribution and formation of plant associations with specific emphais on Parrotiopsis species of the Districts Dir regions in the Hindu Kush Mountains. We also assessed the conservation status of Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana, an endemic species of the western Himalayan floristic province. We hypothesized that edaphic and climatic factors were responsible for the formation of different plant associations each with distinct indicators. A combination of transect and quadrat based methods were used for sampling. We used two way cluster analysis (TWCA), cluster analysis (CA), indicator species analysis, detrended correspondence analysis and canonical correspondence analysis to analyze and elaborate the vegetation pattern and formation. We used Google Earth Path software (V 1.4.6) for the calculation of extant of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) for evaluation of conservation status of P. jacquemontiana. A total of 142 plant species were reported belonging to 62 families. CA and TWCA clustered four plant associations within altitudinal range of 1556–2313 m. Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana should be designated as endangered species under ‘EN A2acd; B1B2 bc (i, ii, iii) of IUCN red list categories and criteria in the region. We found that high phosphorous and potassium concentration, elevation, aspect, slope, lower pH, electrical conductivity and soil texture were significant environmental variables that play an important role in the determination of vegetation structure, formation of plant associations and its indicators in the region. This information will be useful for conservation and management practices for endemic and rare plant taxa, and evaluation of vegetation structure.
Eco-floristic studies of the Beer Hills along the Indus River in the district...Shujaul Mulk Khan
The present study was conducted to elaborate vegetation composition structure to analyze role of edaphic and topographic factors on plant species distribution and community formation during 2013–14. A mixture of quadrat and transect methods were used. The size of quadrat for trees shrubs and herbs were 10 × 5, 5 × 2, 1 × 1 meter square respectively. Different phytosociological attribute were measured at each station. Primary results reported 123 plant species belong to 46 families. Asteraceae and Lamiaceae were dominant families with 8 species each. PCORD version 5 were used for Cluster and Two Way Cluster Analyses that initiated 4 plant communities within elevation range of 529–700 m from sea level. Indicator species analyses (ISA) were used to identify indicator species of each community. CANOCO Software (version 4.5) was used to measure the influence of edaphic and topographic variables on species composition, diversity and community formation. Whereas Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) was used to measure the effect of environmental variables which showed elevation and aspect were the stronger environmental variable among topographic and CaCO3 contents, electric conductivity, soil pH were the stronger edaphic factors in determination of vegetation and communities of the Bheer Hills. Grazing pressure was one of the main anthropogenic factors in this regard.
Principal Component Analysis for Evaluation of Guinea grass (Panicum maximum...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— The present study was conducted to study the variability among the genotypes by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) in order to select those that are most suitable for breeding programme. This study included ten quantitative traits. The result of principal component analysis showed that the first four principal components with Eigen value greater than 0.88 contributed about 76.10 per cent of total variation in the population. The variability of the genotypes was interpreted based on four principal components, the first principal component described the yield level, the second principal component described the productivity and quality and the last two principal components described the quality of the fodder which indicating that the identified traits within the axes exhibited great influence on the phenotype and this could be effectively used for selection among the tested entries for further development of Guinea grass varieties with improved fodder yield and quality.
Transformation of Sandalwood Leaves (Santalum album) into Nutrient Rich Compo...AI Publications
It is significant to use renewable resources to maximize crop yields and minimize the environmental risks accompanying with chemical residues. Composting is an age old practice for the biological conversion of organic waste into a humus-like substance which can enhance physical, chemical and biological soil properties. Vermicomposting of leaf litter by Eisenia foetida and Eudrilus eugenia potentially play a substantial role in remediation of organic waste as well as building up of soil fertility for sustainable agriculture. Present study was based on the conversion of Sandal wood leaf waste into nutrient rich best source. Sandal wood leaf were chopped at fine level and later mixed with cattle dung in order to pre composting followed by addition of earthworm.Several factors were also analysed during process. It was found that physical factors viz. pH, temperature moisture content etc. were significantly fluctuating at initial time period but later it was stagnant at constant level. Volume of waste and density were also reduced at the end of process. Colour of waste also turned into black that was good for seed germination but bad for health of earthworm. Final product was found odour less. Present results revealed about favourable condition of addition of earthworm into leaf litter waste and also explore the capability of both earthworm species to degrade leaf litter after semi-digested condition.
Investigation of Correlation Coefficient for Forage and Grain Yield with Rela...Premier Publishers
Oat (Avena sativa L.) is a staple worldwide in both human and animal nutrition. It is mainly grown for livestock, depending on its grain and forage yield in Turkey. This study was based on defining correlation coefficients of some oat genotypes (nine lines and three cultivars) in Konya, Turkey, among fodder and grain yields, and their components. The experimental design of this study was a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The correlations were analyzed after harvesting at milk to dough period. The findings illustrated that there was a significant positive correlation between green fodder yield and leaf weights in ten stems, and grain yield and the number of panicles stems per square meter. The highest negative correlations was found between green fodder yield and the number of panicles stems per square meter, and grain yield and 50% flowering periods in addition to green fodder yield. This research suggests that the number of panicles stems per square meter and dry fodder yield would be selection criteria for grain yield. The number of leaves per stem, the number of nodes, and plant height would also be considered for green fodder yield by oat breeders in their program in Anatolia.
Aboveground to root biomass ratios in pea and vetch after treatment with orga...GJESM Publication
Some growth parameters of pea (cv. Pleven 4) and vetch (cv. Obrazets 666) after treatment with organic fertilizer were studied in a field trial carried out at the Institute of Forage Crops, Pleven, Bulgaria. Humustim as
organic fertilizer was applied through presowing treatment of seeds, treatment during vegetation and combination
between both, at different doses. Ratios of aboveground weight to root system weight, aboveground height to root
system length, as well as specific root length were determined. It was found that the growth variables of plants were positively influenced by organic fertilizer. The aboveground weight to root system weight ratios of pea ranged from 4.80 to 6.29 and was higher than vetch. Aboveground height to root system length ratio in pea ranged from 6.95 to 7.93, and in vetch from 5.30 to 7.39. The use of organic fertilizer at the dose of 1.2 L/t and treatment during vegetation resulted in better performance of root system and specific root length was 78.6 for pea and 84.3 for vetch.
Effect of cattle manure and inorganic fertilizer on the growth and yield of h...Premier Publishers
The high cost of inorganic fertilizer and continuous decline in soil fertility results to low crop yield hence, the need to supplement mineral fertilizer with organic manure. Field experiments were conducted in 2013 and 2014 cropping seasons at the Teaching and Research Farm, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Gubi, Bauchi State, Nigeria, to investigate the effects of different levels of cattle manure, CM, (0, 5 and 10 t/ha) and NPK (0, 200 and 400kg/ha) on the growth, yield and yield components of hybrid maize (Zea mays L.). These treatment combinations were replicated three times in a randomized complete block design. CM levels had significant effect (P≤0.05) on number of leaves per plant and plant height. However, NPK levels also had significant effect on many characters in both 2013 and 2014 but lower mean values were recorded in 2013. In 2014, significant interactions were observed in mean number of leaves, plant height, husk weight and yield (t/ha). The highest seed yield (5.65t/ha) was obtained when 5t/ha CM was used, which was statistically similar (5.60t/ha) to 400kg/ha inorganic fertilizer used. The application of 5t/ha CM or 400kg/ha NPK is recommended for improved production of hybrid maize in the study area.
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Science (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level.
HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India).
Aims & Scope
The main objective of the journal ‘HortFlora Research Spectrum’ is to serve as a platform to promote, publish and disseminate the R & D innovations and advances in all aspects of Horticultural Sciences and allied branches of botanical sciences & technology, and to facilitate closer interaction among the academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs at global scale.
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), having International impact (ICV: 27.39; GIF: 0.364, IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14)), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants’ research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
Website: www.hortflorajournal.com
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Science (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level.
HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India).
Aims & Scope
The main objective of the journal ‘HortFlora Research Spectrum’ is to serve as a platform to promote, publish and disseminate the R & D innovations and advances in all aspects of Horticultural Sciences and allied branches of botanical sciences & technology, and to facilitate closer interaction among the academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs at global scale.
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), having International impact (ICV: 27.39; GIF: 0.364), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants’ research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
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• Index Copernicus International, Poland with ICV: 27.39 • Ministry of Science & Higher Education, Poland with 02 points • Global Impact Factor with GIF 0.364• Indian Science Abstracts • CAB Abstracts • CABI Full text • CAB direct • ICRISAT-infoSAT • Google Scholar• CiteFactor • InfoBase Index • ResearchBib • AgBiotech Net • Horticultural Science Abstracts • Forestry & Agroforestry Abstracts• Agric. Engg. Abstracts • Crop Physiology Abstracts • PGRs Abstracts • ResearchGate.net • getCited.com • Reference Repository • EBSCO host •OAJI.net • Journal Index.net• University of Washington Library • University of Ottawa Library • Swedish University of Agric. Sci. Library, Stockholm, Sweden; Univ. of Prince Edward, Island.
Call for Papers
We would like to invite to the researchers/subject experts to contribute original research/review paper for peer-review and the earliest possible publication in the HortFlora Research Spectrum. HRS publishes high-quality solicited and unsolicited articles, in English, in all areas of horticultural sciences. The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Manuscript/paper may be submitted online as MS word attachment to the editorial office via e-mail to: submit.hortflorajournal2013@
The main objective of the journal ‘HortFlora Research Spectrum’ is to serve as a platform to promote, publish and disseminate the R & D innovations and advances in all aspects of Horticultural Sciences and allied branches of botanical sciences & technology, and to facilitate closer interaction among the academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs at global scale.
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), having International impact (ICV: 27.39; GIF: 0.364, IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14)), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants’ research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
Call for Papers
We would like to invite to the researchers/subject experts to contribute original research/review paper for peer-review and the earliest possible publication in the HortFlora Research Spectrum. HRS publishes high-quality solicited and unsolicited articles, in English, in all areas of horticultural sciences. The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Manuscript/paper may be submitted online as MS word attachment to the editorial office via e-mail to: submit.hortflorajournal2013@gmail.com; hortfloraspectrum.india@gmail.com.
HRS is fully committed to provide Print/PDF files of articles published to corresponding author's e-mail/address as soon as they are published. Abstracts and full texts of all articles published in the journal are also available open access online at: www.hortflorajournal.com
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Sciences (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level. HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India)
Aims & Scope
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) having International Impact (NAAS Rating: 3.78; ICV: 63.40, PIF: 4.079; GIF: 0.471; IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14; GSCIF: 0.364; OAJI Impact Factor: 0.201; Indexed in Indian Citation Index (ICI) since 2012), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants' research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Sciences (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level. HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India) www.hortflorajournal.com
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Science (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level.
HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India).
Aims & Scope
The main objective of the journal ‘HortFlora Research Spectrum’ is to serve as a platform to promote, publish and disseminate the R & D innovations and advances in all aspects of Horticultural Sciences and allied branches of botanical sciences & technology, and to facilitate closer interaction among the academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs at global scale.
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), having International impact (ICV: 27.39; GIF: 0.471, IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14)), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants’ research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
The effect of potassium on growth and yield of strawberry (FRAGARIA ANANASSA ...Shujaul Mulk Khan
Fragaria ananassa (Duchesne ex Weston) Duchesne ex Rozier (Strawberry) variety chandler of Agriculture Research Station (ARS) Baffa, Mansehra was evaluated for different growth and yield parameters under five treatments. In this experiment Potassium was used in 5 different treatments of 3 replications (T0 = Control, T1 = 200 g/6.75m², T2 = 400 g/6.75m², T3 = 600 g/6.75m², T4 = 800 g/6.75m²). The results showed maximum value under T3 (405g/6.75m²) for characteristics like survival percentage (83.54%), plant height (32.05cm), canopy size (13.62cm), crown diameter (2.73cm), number of branches (35.83), number of leaves (67.00), leaf length (5.87cm), root length (3.51cm), total number of fruits (43.93), days to 50% fruiting (233.67), fruit diameter (3.96cm), fruit weight (411.40g). Moreover, transplanting date (20th Sep, 2013) is suitable to get maximum yield of strawberry variety “Chandler”. The findings of this experiment showed that great variations in morphological, physical and agronomic traits of strawberry variety and can be utilized to develop high yield and better quality of strawberry.
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Science (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level.
HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India).
Aims & Scope
The main objective of the journal ‘HortFlora Research Spectrum’ is to serve as a platform to promote, publish and disseminate the R & D innovations and advances in all aspects of Horticultural Sciences and allied branches of botanical sciences & technology, and to facilitate closer interaction among the academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs at global scale.
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), having International impact (ICV: 27.39; GIF: 0.364; IBI Factor: 2.8), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants’ research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
Proximate composition of seeds of hybrid varieties of minor milletseSAT Journals
Abstract Objective: The aim of present investigation was carried out to study the proximate composition of seeds of hybrid variety of minor millets. Materials and methods: The nine hybrid varieties of minor millets viz., Paspalum scrobiculatum (variety JK-41, JK-48 & JK-439), Eleusine coracana (variety DFM-1 & HR-374), Panicum sumatrense (variety JK- 8 & LMCO-2), Echinochloa frumentacea (variety BMVL-29 & BMVL-172) were analyzed for their proximate composition by AOAC method. Results and Conclusion: The proximate parameter such as moisture, total lipid, crude fibre, crude protein, carbohydrate, total ash, calcium, phosphorus and energy ranged from 10.44-13.97, 1.28-4.87, 3.27-13.59, 9.65-12.25, 72.97-84.88, 2.713-5.425, 0.016-0.34, 0.027-0.95 and 364.6-415.39 g/100g respectively. Nutritionally, minor millets are rich in macro nutrient and micro nutrient (protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, fibre and vitamin content) which are normally deficient in Indian diets. Keywords: Minor millets, proximate composition, varieties of Paspalum scrobiculatum, Panicum sumatrense, Echinochloa frumentacea, Eleusine coracana.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) having International Impact (ICV: 27.39, GIF: 0.471; IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14; GSCIF: 0.364), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants' research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) having International Impact (ICV: 27.39, GIF: 0.471; IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14; GSCIF: 0.364), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants' research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
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The present study was carried on Abelmoschus esculentus (A. esculentus) by using the vermicompost. The decoction tea powder is wasted wet garbage and discarded on the dumping ground. It generally creates environmental pollution. This wet garbage can used as a good source of nutrients to the vegetable crop plants. The research is carried out by preparing vermicompost using 75% decoction tea powder and 25% mixture of black soil, cow dung, leaf litter and little vermicompost. The compost prepared by using decoction tea powder has increased concentration of necessary nutrients such as pH, minerals, organic carbon (O.C.), total phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium required for vegetable crop plants for its development. In present investigation by applying this compost, Electrical conductivity was decreased by 9.51%, O.C. 89.30%, total phosphorus 26.09%, potassium 1.0%, Mg and Na by 43.17% shows a significant increase in absorption. It is also observed that germination period decreases whereas height of stem, leaf area, flowering and fruits were developed earlier than control soil. Key-words- Decoction tea powder, Vermicompost, A. esculentus, Green revolution, Biological resistance
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Sciences (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level. HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India)
www.hortflorajournal.com
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Sciences (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level. HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India)
Aims & Scope
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) having International Impact (NAAS Rating: 3.78; ICV: 27.39, GIF: 0.471; IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14; GSCIF: 0.364; OAJI Impact Factor: 0.201), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants' research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
www.hortflorajournal.com NAAS Rating: 3.78
www.hortflorajournal.com NAAS Rating: 3.78
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Sciences (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level. HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India)
Aims & Scope
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) having International Impact (NAAS Rating: 3.78; ICV: 27.39, GIF: 0.471; IBI Factor: 2.8; NJIF: 2.14; GSCIF: 0.364; OAJI Impact Factor: 0.201), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants' research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS) is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Sciences (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level. HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India)
The HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), is an international-peer reviewed, open access journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of R & D advances and innovations in all facets of Horticultural Science (Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants etc.) and its allied branches on an international level.
HRS is officially published quarterly (March, June, September and December) every year, in English (print & online version), under the keen auspices of Biosciences & Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS), Meerut (India).
The journal HortFlora Research Spectrum (HRS), having International impact (ICV: 27.39; GIF: 0.364; IBI Factor: 2.8), publishes high quality peer reviewed/refereed original research papers, review articles and research notes on all aspects of Horticultural plants’ research including agronomic management, plant nutrition, biotechnology, crop improvement, plant protection, plant physiology, cell & molecular biology, medicinal & aromatic plants, food & nutrition science, agroforestry, environmental science, plant medicinal properties, ethno-phytomedicine, technology dissemination etc.
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1. 1. Assessing the Effects of Native Plants to Slope Stabilization in Road Embankments: A Case
Study in Siyahkal Forest, Northern Iran
Pejman Dalir1*
, Ramin Naghdi1
and Seyed Rostam Mousavi Mirkala2
1
Department of Forestry, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Someh Sara, P.O.Box 1144,
Iran
2
Department of Forestry, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Urmia, Urmia, P.O.Box 165, Iran
*E-mail: pejman_d67@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT: Soil bioengineering is the low-cost way for slope stabilization in forest roads. Considering
economic efficiency, the focus of the present study was to reduce environmentally destructive effects of roads
by finding out the appropriate native plants for bio stabilizing slopes and also aiming at providing soil
bioengineering decision making skills. The research was carried out through 30 systematic randomly
distributed plots at two slope classes. In each sample plot, geological features (slope steepness, aspect and
altitude) and various plant species were recorded. Three extra sample plots were taken in upland slopes to
illustrate the success and failure of vegetation’s presence. Geographical plan showed that roads were located
at three land types where total existing land types were five. In total, five cores with 30 cm in diameter and 60
cm in depth created for laboratory tests of soil mechanical characteristics (liquid limit, solid limit and texture).
Results revealed that there is a relation between plant species and variables such as land type, soil moisture,
soil texture, aspect, slope, and soil depth of study area. The dominant tree species in the study area were
Carpinus betulus with 24.5% followed by Parrotia persica with 17.3% which was followed by Quercus
castanefolia (11.7 %), Fagus orientalis (8.2%), and Alnus subcordata (7.9%). Land type (A) is suitable for
road structure, (B) is not suitable for road structure and (C) is relatively suitable for road structure.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 93-96 (June 2015)
2. Weekly pan evaporation estimation by Stephens-Stewart and Griffith models
Pankaj Kumar, Rajdev Panwar*, P.S. Kashyap and Devendra Kumar
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, College of Technology,
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, Uttarakhand, India
*E-mail:rajdevpanwar22@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Stephens-Stewart model (SSM), and Griffith’s model (GM) were used to estimate the weekly pan
evaporation (EPW) at Pantnagar, located at the foothills of Himalayas in the Uttarakhand state of India. Weekly
meteorological data of maximum and minimum air temperatures, relative humidity in the morning (7 AM) and
afternoon (2 PM), wind speed, sunshine hours and pan evaporation from January 2004 to December 2007
were used. The best combination of input variables models were decided using the Gamma Test (GT). The
estimated values of EPW by the Stephens-Stewart and Griffith’s model were compared with observed values
of EPW based on statistical indices such as root mean squared error (RMSE), coefficient of efficiency (CE) and
correlation coefficient (r).
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 97-101 (June 2015)
3. Plant environmental variables studies in Jamun cv. Goma Priyanka
Prerak Bhatnagar*, C.B. Meena, Bhim Singh and Jitendra Singh
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Agriculture University, Kota Campus
Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar-326 023 (Raj.).
*E-mail: prerakb_22@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT : A definite increasing trend for carboxylation efficiency of Jamun plants was observed from March
to October months followed by a reduction in photosynthetic rates during November and December months.
Stomatal conductance and relative humidity percentage of Jamun leaves were low before monsoon months
followed by a sharp increase from July to September months. Transpiration rates were found correspondingly
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2. high during June to August months and exhibited a positive correlation with leaf temperature. Vapour pressure
deficit values of Jamun leaves were found positively correlated with leaf temperature and were at higher end
during May, June and July months. From the experiment, it appeared characteristically that the leathery leaves
of Jamun had lower transpiration rates during March to June months. Further, during this period the plant
manifested maximum water use efficiency. It indicates better survivability of plants under acute water scarcity
which is hallmark of arid and semi arid conditions. It can be utilized as potential underutilized fruit which holds
promise for the future in view of adding diversity to fruit basket of the country.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 102-107 (June 2015)
4. Study on Genetic Variability and Character Inter-Relationship of Quality and Yield Components
in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
L. B. Basavaraj*, D. G. Vilas and R. Vijayakumar
Department of Vegetable Science, Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi- 591 218,
Karnataka, India.
*E- mail: basulime@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The present investigation was conducted to elucidate the genetic characters viz. variability,
heritability and correlation between yield and yield components of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
genotypes. Thirty genotypes including released varieties, land races and germplasms were used in this
investigation for assessment of quality, yield and yield components. The experiment was conducted during
summer, 2012-13 at field of Department Vegetable Science, KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi,
Karnataka. The study revealed that high heritability coupled with high genetic advance over per cent mean
were noticed for number of clusters per plant, number of branches per plant, number of locules per fruit,
average fruit weight, equatorial and polar diameter of fruit, lycopene content and fruit firmness, which might be
assigned to additive gene effect, selection for such characters gives more importance in crop improvement of
tomato. The phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were higher with smaller magnitude than genotypic
coefficient of variation (GCV), indicating the apparent variation is not only due to genotypic but also due to
influence of environmental factors. The character association analysis indicated that fruit yield were
significantly and positively correlated with fruit yield per plant (0.81), number of fruits per plant (0.65) and
average fruit weight (0.45), whereas, number of fruits per cluster (-0.15), TSS (-0.04), polar diameter (-0.34)
and equatorial diameter (-0.30) were negatively correlated with total yield.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 108-115 (June 2015)
5. Physio-Biochemical Studies on Thirty Genotypes of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Hariom Katiyar1*
, Vijai Kumar2
, Kalpana Singh3
, Naveen Chandra1
, S. K. Lodhi1
and
S. K. Verma4
1
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, U.P.
2
Deptt. of Horticulture, CSSS (PG) College,Machhra, Meerut
3
Govermant PG, College,Shivrajpur,Kanpur.
4
KVK, Shahjahanpur, U.P.
*E mail:omsvpuat@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Significant mean squares during two years were observed for leaf area, dry matter content, total
chlorophyll content and protein content in tuber exhibiting differential performance of genotypes over different
environments. Mean performance of genotypes pooled over two years indicated superiority of Kufri
Chipsona-1, J/93-139, Kufri Chipsona-2, J/95-229, J/96-17 and Kufri Anand for tuber yield (480.38, 461.50,
437.38, 431.88, 428.13 and 423.88 q/ha, respectively). Number of tubers per hill was highest in Kufri Pushkar
(8.84), JW-160 (8.54) and Kufri Chipsona-1 (8.38). Genotypes exhibiting high values of number of stolon per
hill were Kufri Chipsona-1 (19.39), J/95-158 (17.94) and J/96-80 (17.79). Genotypes J/95-80 (90.84g) and
J/96-171 (90.67g) exhibited better tuber weight. Genotype PS/96-14 had maximum number of leaves per
shoot (18.94) whereas, maximum leaf area occurred in J/96-171 (181.09 cm2
). Dry matter content was
maximum in Kufri Chipsona-2 (23.55%) followed by Kufri Chipsona-1 (23.22%). Ascorbic acid was found
highest in Kufri Bahar (27.18 mg/100g fresh wt.) followed by Kufri Jyoti (26.48 mg/100g fresh wt.). Protein
content was maximum in J/95-144 (1.91%) and Kufri Jawahar (1.86%). TSS content was highest in J/93-139
and Kufri Pukhraj (1.59 followed by Kufri Chipsona 2 (1.57 mg)and J/95-221, J-95-80 and J/96-80 (1.56 mg
each) J/92-159 (7.39 °B) followed by Kufri Chipsona-1 (7.27 °B) and J/95-242 (7.25 °B ). Total chlorophyll
content was highest in J/95-80 and Kufri Pukhraj (1.59 mg/g fresh wt.).
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 116-122 (June 2015)
3. 6. Correlation and Path Analysis in Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]*
S. P. Prajna*, V .D. Gasti and Shashikanth Evoor
Department of Vegetable Science, Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi - 591 218,
Karnataka
*E-mail: prajnasp26@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Forty five okra genotypes were evaluated in randomized complete block design with two
replications. Twenty morphological characters were measured on randomly selected plants for the analysis of
correlation and path analysis. Fruit yield per plant showed highly significant and positive correlation with fruit
yield per plot and fruit yield per hectare. Fruit yield per plant showed highly significant negative correlation with
average fruit weight. Fruit yield per plant showed indirect positive effect via plant height at 45 days after sowing
(DAS) and internodal length at 90 DAS. Fruit yield per plant showed significant and negative indirect effect via
number of fruits per plant and number of leaves per plant at 45 DAS.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 123-128 (June 2015)
7. Response of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Genotypes with Respect to Different Concentrations
of 2, 4-D
Pradeep Kumar* and Durvesh K. Singh
Department of Vegetable Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand)
Email: sherawats312@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The present investigation, carried out during spring-summer season of 2009-10 at Vegetable
Research Centre of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, was aimed to optimize the
dose of 2, 4-D used as a plant growth regulator in chilli to find out suitable genotypes assessing the variability
of chilli crop occurred in India for cultivating in tarai region of Uttarakhand. The experiment was laid out in a
Split Plot Design with three replications where the three levels of 2, 4-D i.e. 0, 2 and 4 ppm were applied in
main plots and the 27 genotypes allotted to each main plot as subplot factor in each replication. The
observations were recorded for growth and yield attributes viz. plant height, number of primary branches/ plant,
fruit length, weight of fruits/plant, number of fruits/plant and fruit yield/ha. Among all the genotypes PC-7,
PC-2064, PC-6, PC-4, and CCHO-5-8 performed better for growth and yield attributes and also produced
significantly highest fruit yield (325.0, 270.0, 246.3, 246.3 and 240.9 q/ha, respectively) with application of 2,
4-D @ 4ppm . The results showed that 2,4-D @ 4 ppm had marked influence on growth and yield of chilli,
followed by 2,4-D @2ppm produced highest fruit yield than check. Significant differences were also observed
for genotypes and their interactions in respect of 2, 4-D for all the attributes.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 129-134 (June 2015)
8. Effect of Different Embedding Media and Duration of Drying on Production of Quality Dry
Flowers in Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex. Hooker F)
Subhendu S. Gantait1*
and Suresh Mahato2
1
Deptt. of Floriculture & Landscaping, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O. Krishi
Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia-741252, West Bengal
2
RRS Kalimpong, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalimpong, Dist. Darjeeling
*E-mail: ssgflori@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Investigation was carried out to standardize the suitable embedding media and drying duration for
dehydration of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex. Hooker F) flowers. Fully opened flowers were embedded
in four drying media (Coarse Silica Gel, Fine Silica Gel, Coarse Sand and Fine Sand) and dried in four drying
durations (12 hours, 18 hours, 24 hours and 30 hours) at constant drying temperature (45°C) in hot air oven.
Dried samples were given subjective scores on average 10 points scale with reference to ornamental values
comparable to fresh samples on the basis of colour, texture and shape. Among different drying media, the
decrease in weight of gerbera flower was highest (67.15 %) by embedding in Fine Silica Gel (FSG) in hot air
oven for 30 hours. Effect of drying on colour (8.35), texture (8.00) and shape (8.00) were recorded highest
score in hot air oven drying when embedded in Fine Silica Gel. In regardless of all the parameters, the flowers
dehydrated by embedding in Fine Silica Gel for 12 hours in hot air oven at 45° C were found to be of best
quality.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 135-138 (June 2015)
4. 9. Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis of Yield Components in Okra [Abelmoschus
esculentus (L.) Moench]
Vandana Umrao, S. K. Sharma*, Vijai Kumar1
, Rajeev Kumar, Alka Sharma and
Jitendra Kumar
Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, C.S.S.S. (P G) College, Machhra, Meerut (U.P.)
1
Department of Horticulture
*E-mail: sksharma.machhra@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Phenotypic correlation and path coefficient analysis was worked out for eleven important
characters in fifty genotypes of okra. The estimates of genotypic correlation coefficient were higher than the
estimates of phenotypic correlation coefficient for all the character combinations. Fruit yield per plant (g)
showed positive and significant correlation with number of first fruiting nodes / plant, final plant height (cm), no.
of fruiting nodes /plant, length of fruit (cm), weight per fruit (g), and number of fruits per plant. The path
coefficient analysis revealed that the magnitude of direct effect were higher for weight per fruit (0.506) followed
by number of fruits per plant(0.326), length of fruit (0.2) and no. of first fruiting nodes /plant (0.190) while the
magnitude of rest of the characters in all the environments were moderate to low. Further the indirect effect
through weight per fruit and number of fruits per plant were important. Hence it is suggested that more
emphasis should be given on weight per fruit, number of fruits per plant and plant height while executing the
selection for genetic enhancement of fruit yield in okra.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 139-143 (June 2015)
10. Effect of Plant Geometry And Nutrition On The Growth Attributes of Okra [Abelmoschus
esculentus (L.) Moench] cv. Pusa SAWANI
Shravan Kumar and J. P. Singh*
Department of Horticulture, C.S.A.U. A. & T., Kanpur
*E-mail: ab05aug@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The investigations were carried out with an objective to asses the effect of plant geometry and
nutrition on the growth attributes of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] at the Department of
Horticulture, C.S.A.U.A. & T., Kanpur during rainy season of two consecutive years. The experiment
comprised of four levels of nitrogen (0,60, 90 and 120 Kg ha 1−
), three levels of phosphorus (0,60 and 90 Kg
ha 1−
) and two levels of plant spacing (30 x 40 and 40 x 40 cm) in Factorial Randomized Block Design with three
replications Application of 120 kg nitrogen ha 1−
caused to produce highest plant height (118.73 and 127.26
cm), number of leaves/plant (16.64 and 17.98), diameter of main shoot (2.38 and 2.46 cm), number of nodes
per plant (14.88 and 16.79), fresh weight per plant (153.47 and 155.80 g), and dry matter percentage (22.71
and 17.83%), whereas 90 Kg N ha 1−
revealed highest leaf area per plant (784.13 and 795.12 cm2
) and control
(N )0 showed maximum dry weight percentage (24.09 and 19.65%) during both years of trials. Phosphorus @
90 kg ha 1−
showed highest plant height (112.93 and 117.94 cm), number of green leaves per plant (13.12 and
14.40), number of nodes per plant (12.22 and 14.05), diameters of main shoot (1.93 and 2.02 cm), leaf area
(784.85 and 795.43 cm2
) and fresh weight per plant (149.55 and 151.51 g), but highest dry matter percentage
27.79% and 18.65% were found in 0 kg phosphorus ha 1−
in first year and 60 kg phosphorus ha 1−
during second
year of investigation. 40 x 40 cm spacing caused to show highest plant height (112.39 and 117.33 cm), number
of green leaves (12.27 and 13.36), number of nodes per plant (11.48 and 13.40), diameter of main shoot (1.91
and 1.98 cm), leaf area per plant (753.37 and 764.72 cm2
), fresh weight per plant (145.19 and 147.36 g) and
dry matter percentage (24.99 and 18.44%) during both the years.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 144-149 (June 2015)
11. Effect of kinetin on Protein Content of Euryale ferox Salisb (Makhana) During Fruit
Development
Naghma Praween* and Arun K. Singh
University Department of Botany, T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur- 812 007, India
*E-mail:naghmaeuryale@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Euryale ferox Salisb, also known as fox nut, Makhana or gorgon nut, is the member of the family
Nympheaceae. Fresh weight and dry weight as well quantitative and protein changes in the developing
Makhana seeds and pericarp were described from 12 days after flowering until maturity. The results revealed
that in immature fruit, the seeds were more proteinaceous in the control condition reaching up to an average of
5. 25.03days followed by 0.0001% kinetin in the perisperm. In the controlled conditions, the development of
pericarp and seeds were normal and gradually increased in the mature stage, while in the over- mature stage it
just multiplied twice the rate of protein development. Of all the stages, it was observed that 0.01% Kinetin was
more ideal for seed as well as for pericarp development as there is no drop out in the increasing protein
concentration during each successive stage of development.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 150-154 (June 2015)
12. Physiological and Yield Parameters of Multiplier Onion (allium cepa l. var aggregatum don.)
var. CO(On)5 as Influenced by Zinc and Boron Aapplication
Umesh Acharya1*
, K. Venkatesan2
, T. Saraswathi3
and K. S. Subramanian4
1
ForestAction Nepal, Satdobato, Lalitpur, Nepal
2
Post Harvest Technology Centre, TNAU, Coimbatore, India
3
Department of Vegetable Crops, HC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, India
4
Department of Nano Science and Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore, India
*E-mail : acharyaumesh07@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The field experiment was carried out in the College Orchard, Horticultural College and Research
Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu during 2013 - 2014 to study the effect of
zinc and boron on seedling transplanting of multiplier onion CO(On)5 at different levels of both foliar and
basal application. The eleven treatments consisted of different combination of the soil and foliar application of
zinc sulphate as zinc source and borax as boron source replicated thrice in a randomized block design. The
foliar spray was given 30 and 45 days after transplanting for both zinc sulphate and borax. Nitrogen,
Phosphorus, Potassium, and Sulphur were applied @ 90-60-60-20 kg ha−1
, respectively as basal dose.
Results were found to be significant in most of the physiological and yield contributing parameters of multiplier
onion. The total chlorophyll content (1.38 mg 100 g−1
), total dry matter production (5.31 t ha−1
) and bulb yield
per hectare (16.9 t ha−1
) were highest in zinc sulphate by 0.5% foliar spray. The highest benefit : cost ratio
(2.08) was recorded in T3 (zinc sulphate foliar spray @ 0.5 % at 30 and 45 DAT).
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 155-158 (June 2015)
13. Exploration of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale rosc.) Cultivation : A Review
Agasimani A. Arif*, Ravi Pujari and Shashidhar Doddamani
Deptt. of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi.
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka
*E-mail: arifhort@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is one of the important spice crop of Asia. India is one of the
largest ginger producing country in the world. It is valued for its aroma, flavour and medicinal properties. In
India, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are the major states producing ginger. The productivity of
ginger remains low in India due to constraints like diseases and improper management. There is a need to
standardize the production technology which may help to improve the yield, quality so as to extend the farmers’
hand of reliability so that they can get high net returns per unit area. The present review is focused on
production practices of ginger.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 159-163 (June 2015)
14. Performenece of Pea (Pisum Sativum L.) Genotypes under Valley Condition of Garhwal
Himalayan Region
V. Singh *, K.H. Naseeruddin Shah and D.K. Rana
Department of Horticulture, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, 246 174
*Email: bibek007singh@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The study was conducted at Horticultural Research Centre, H.N.B. Garhwal University,
Srinagar-Garhwal, Uttarakhand, during rabi season 2013-14 to evaluate the performance of 12 genotypes of
pea for quantitative and qualitative traits under valley condition of Garhwal Himalayan region. Among 13
quantitative and qualitative characters studied, maximum plant height was observed in Rachana (168.2 cm)
followed by DMR-70 (156.53 cm). Earliest appearance of first flower was observed in DDR-25 (54.66 days)
followed by P-1544 (56.33). The earliest green pod harvest (112.66 days) was observed in DMR-70. Maximum
length of pod was recorded in P-1544 (10.19cm), maximum number of pods per plant (56.86) was recorded in
6. Rachana, maximum pod yield (147.43 g/plant) was noted in PSM-32, 100 seed weight was maximum (20.22g)
in DDR-62, maximum shelling percentage was recorded in DDR-62 (52.04%), and maximum protein content
(9.76%) was recorded in Pusa Pragati .
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 164-167 (June 2015)
15. Gloriosa superba L. : An Endangered Medicinal Plant
Ritu Mahajan*
School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, (J&K) India
*E-mail: ritufeb@gmail.com Tel: +91-191-2456534
ABSTRACT : Medicinal plants constitute an important natural wealth of the country. These are important
sources of therapeutic agents and constitute raw materials for the manufacture of traditional and modern
medicines. Inspite of their huge bio-diversity, many of the potential herbs are yet not known to the scientific
world. Gloriosa superba L. has now been listed as endangered species due to its overexploitation or
over-collection. It has large pharmacological value due to presence of an important alkaloid, colchicine and
also other biologically active compounds. So, the key challenges now lie in developing new conservation
strategies so as to increase its germplasm base. Both in situ and ex situ conservation methods can be chosen
depending on its distribution and as well as the availability of resources in the areas of its occurrence.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 168-171 (June 2015)
16. Wild Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca L.):Source of Income Generation in Tehri, Uttarakhand
Kiran Yadav*
Department of Home Science Extension, College of Home Science, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture &
Technology, Pant Nagar
*E-mail: yadavrinki88@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Agricultural crops and food products have several unique characteristics, which set them apart
from engineering materials, and these properties determine the quality of the fruit. In addition, the
determination of physical properties of agricultural materials is important to design machines and processes
for harvesting, handling and storage of these materials and requires understanding for converting these
materials into food and feed. The calculations revealed that 100kg seeds extract 14 litres oil with the help of
seed breaker as well as oil expeller. It is also compiled that total expenditure by including packaging cost and
label cost from 100 kg seed worth Rs. 2014/-. During the survey it was observed that wild apricot fruits grown in
Tehri district at various altitudes may help the local people to select important and good set of genotypes with
better fruit quality performances for growing at orchard area under modern cultural practices.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 172-175 (June 2015)
17. Medicinal uses of Terminalia Arjuna Roxb.: A Review
T. Vijaya*, V. Asha Krishna and P. Sujathamma
Department of Sericulture, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
*E-mail: kanderivijaya19@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Alternative medicines are getting popularized these days because of various advantages like less
or nil side effects and most of them have therapeutic values. Using of plants with medicinal values for various
human ailments is a best method in alternative medicine. Among various medicinal plants Terminalia species
are known for their potential uses. Bark of Terminalia arjuna contains triterpenoids, tannins, phenolic acids,
glycosides, antioxidants, magnesium, copper and zinc salts. Presence of these compounds plays an important
role in curing cardiac diseases, cancer treatment, urinary tract infections, lung diseases and edema. From
ancient days, arjuna bark powder is used in Ayurveda as a cardio tonic, indigestion and bleeding disorders.
Arjuna helps in maintaining the cholesterol level at the normal rate. In rural areas bark powder of arjuna is used
for snake bite and scorpion sting. Leaf juice of arjuna is used to cure dysentery and ear ache. Regular therapy
with Terminalia arjuna bark powder leads to significant regression endothelial abnormalities among smokers.
Hence, in the present review paper an attempt has been made to consolidate medicinal properties of
Terminalia species.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 176-178 (June 2015)
18. Role of Growth Regulators in Production of Essential Oils in Aromatic Crops
7. H. P. Bhagya*, Y. C. Raveendra and K. A. Lalithya
K R C College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, 591 218
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka
*E-mail: bhagya509@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The growth and development of aromatic plants, containing essential oil, may be influenced by
many factors like genetic, climatic factors and agronomic practices. Among the different management
practices, growth regulators influence the essential oil content in the aromatic crops. Most of the growth
regulators like gibberellins, brassinolides, kinetins, NAA and CCC are most effective in improving quality of
aromatic crops. Use of appropriate growth regulators at optimum concentration and right stage of the crop
growth can increase the herbage and essential oil yield of aromatic crops.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 179-181 (June 2015)
19. Varietal Performance of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) under Southern Parts of Rajasthan
Virendra Singh, S.K. Acharya*
, D.K. Sarolia and Deepesh Panchori 1
Department of Horticulture, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur–313 001 India
1
NAIP Project,
*E-mail:sanjay.acharyahort@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Seven genotypes of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) were evaluated under irrigated condition for two
consecutive years at Fruit Research Station, Banswara (Rajasthan). The genotypes varied in their production
potential, growth characters and curcumin content. Pooled data revealed that variety Suroma produced
maximum plant height (134.17 cm), number of tillers per plant (5.39), single plant yield (0.431 kg) and yield per
hectare of fresh rhizome (231.11 q/ha) and it was at par with the production of Roma (216.40 q/ha). These two
varieties viz., Suroma and Roma were significantly superior among all the varieties during both the seasons
and are suitable for general cultivation in the southern parts of Rajasthan, whereas, Pratibha variety exhibited
highest curcumin content (3.12 g/100g) followed by Roma (2.69 g/100g).
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 182-183 (June 2015)
20. Swarna Suraksha: A New High yielding faba bean Variety
Anil Kumar Singh*
ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, ICAR Parisar, PO- Bihar Vet. College, Patna-800 014
(Bihar)
*E-mail : anil.icarpat@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Bihar State Varietal Release Committee (SVRC) recommended for release of first ever faba
bean variety ‘ Swarna Suraksha’ for its cultivation in across the state covering all agro-climatic zones. ICAR
Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna developed this faba bean variety. The newly developed variety
‘Swarna Suraksha’ is nutritionally superior over existing cultivar (s) and national check. It contains very less
amount of anti-nutritional factor like tannin and phytate a major hurdle in the cultivation of such an excellent
crop.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 4 (2) : 184 (June 2015)
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