HortFlora Res. Spectrum, Abstracts Vol. 1 (1-4); Year 2012

HORTFLORA RESEARCH SPECTRUM ISSN : 2250-2823
Volume 1(1), January-March, 2012
Contents
1. Natural Medicinal Chemsitry : Cures from A ‘‘Living
Fossil’’
Pooja Sapra Sharma and Rajan Sharma 1-4
2. Influence of Soil Nutrient Status on Yield and Qualitative
Attributes of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) and Ber
(Zizyphus mauritiana Lamak.)
Jitendra Singh and Raj Kumar 5-12
3. Horticulture and Tasar Flora : Status, Scope and Potential
Utilization
A.K. Srivastava, Dinesh Kumar, J.P. Panddey, Vijai Kumar
and B.C. Prasad
13-16
4. Influence of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
Fertilizers on Yield and Quality of Grapes cv. Perlette
N.K. Arora, M.I.S. Gill and Navjot 17-23
5. Evaluation of Orchid Species under Sub-Tropical
Mid-Hills of Meghalaya
Rajiv Kumar, Bidyut C. Deka and A.R. Roy 24-28
6. Effect of Growth Retardants on Vegetative Growth,
Flowering and Fruiting of Litchi cv. Calcuttia
Bikramjit Singh, Sukhdev Singh and Savreet Sandhu 29-33
7. Studies on Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic
Advance in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
Yogesh Chandra Yadav, Sanjay Kumar and Raghvendra
Singh
34-37
8. Integrated Nutritional Management Affects the Growth,
Flowering and Fruiting of Rejuvenated Ber
P.N. Katiyar, V.K. Tripathi, R.K. Sachan, J.P. Singh and
Ram Chandra
38-41
9. Ecofriendly Management of Stemphylium Blight
(Stemphylium botryosum) of Garlic by Plant Extract and
Bioagents
Upesh Kumar, Prem Naresh and S.K. Biswas 42-45
10. Evaluation of Baramasi Lemon Germplasm under Punjab
Conditions
S.K. Jawandha, Nav Prem Singh, P.P.S. Gill and
Karnail Singh
46-49
11. Effect of Bio-Regulators on Growth and Yield Parameters
of Capsicum Cultivars under Controlled Condition
R.N. Singh, S.L. Pal, D.K. Rana, S.S. Rawat and
M.S. Gusain
50-54
12. Effect of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Packaging
and Chemicals on Ambient Storage of Kinnow
S.K. Jawandha, P.S. Tiwan and J.S. Randhawa 55-59
13. Effect of Pre-Harvest Application of Micro-Nutrients on
Quality of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Sardar
A.K. Goswami, H.S. Shukla, Prabhat Kumar and
D.S. Mishra
60-63
14. Effect of Zinc, Iron and Copper on Yield Parameters of
Gladiolus
J.P. Singh, Krishna Kumar and P.N. Katiyar 64-68
15. Effect of GA3 and IAA on Growth and Flowering of
Carnation
Vijai Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Vandana Umrao and
Monbir Singh
69-72
16. Effect of Micronutrients Spray on Fruit Drop, Fruit
Quality and Yield of Aonla cv. Banarasi
Prakash Chandra Singh, Ritesh Singh Gangwar and
Vivek Kumar Singh
73-76
17. Genetical Studies on Zimikand (Amorphophallus
campanulatus Blume.)
Sanjive Kumar Singh and S.M. Tripathi 77-79
18. Effect of GA3 and BA on Fruit Weight, Quality and
Ripening of ‘Rose Scented’ Litchi
D.S. Mishra, Prabhat Kumar and Rajesh Kumar 80-82
19. Correlation Study for Physico-Chemical Characters in
Jamun
Vartika Srivastava, Prabhat Kumar and P.N. Rai 83-85
20. Genetic Variability for Some Metric Traits in Strawberry
(Fragaria ´ ananassa Duch.)
Bijay Kumar, Sanjay Kumar and Yogesh Chandra Yadav 86-88
21. Response of Boron, Zinc and Copper on Quality of Aonla
Fruits cv. Banarasi
Prakash Chandra Singh, Ritesh Singh Gangwar and
Vivek Kumar Singh
89-91
22. Screening of Okra Varieties for Resistance to Yellow Vein
Mosaic Virus under Field Condition
Ajay Tiwari, B. Singh, T.B. Singh, S.K. Sanval and
S.D. Pandey
92-93
23. Participation of Farm Women in Agri-Horticultural
Activities in Rural Rrea of Delhi
Manoj Kumar Pandey and Himanshu Pandey 94-95

HortFlora Research Spectrum, Vol. 1(1): Jan.-March, 2012 (ABTRACTS) ISSN : 2250-2823
1. NATURAL MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY : CURES FROM A “LIVING FOSSIL”
Pooja Sapra Sharma1
and Rajan Sharma
Eidogen-Sertanty Inc, California, U.S.A.
1
Ch. S. S. Shandilya (P.G.) College, Machhra, Meerut.
E-mail: poojasapra.sharma@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba L.), is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are
among the most extensively studied herbs in use today. Nicknamed as “living fossil” by Charles
Darwin, Ginkgo is over 150 million years old and was thought to be extinct until it was found
growing in China in 17th
Century. In western world, Ginkgo supplements are among the
best-selling herbal medications. Ginkgo leaves contain two types of chemicals (flavonoids and
terpenoids) believed to have potent antioxidant properties. Ginkgo has been used in Chinese
traditional medicine to treat blood disorders and enhance memory. Scientific studies throughout
the years have found evidence that supports these claims. Although not all studies agree,
Ginkgo may help treat dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) and intermittent claudication, or
poor circulation in the legs. It also shows promise for enhancing memory in older adults.
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2. INFLUENCE OF SOIL NUTRIENT STATUS ON YIELD AND QUALITATIVE
ATTRIBUTES OF POMEGRANATE (Punica granatum L.) AND BER
(Zizyphus mauritiana LAMK.)
Jitendra Singh and Raj Kumar¹
College of Horticulture and Forestry, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Campus
Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar-326 023 (Rajasthan).
¹KVK, Vejhalpur, Panchmahals, Godhra-389 340, Gujarat, India
ABSTRACT: Pomegranate and ber are important fruits find favour especially in arid/ semi-arid
areas of tropics all across the globe. Bright sun-shine and light soil offer premium quality in
harvest unmatching to the harvest obtained from any where else in the world. However, the
share of India in world trade is abysmally low. Quality of the produce matching to international
standard is proved as the hard impediment in this regard. It is obvious that the quality of produce
depends a lot upon the inherent fertility and productivity of soil. To have an account of all such
factors study was undertaken selecting ten representative orchards of pomegranate cv. Ganesh
and also of ber cv. Gola of Bikaner district and it was attempted to study the inherent nutrient
status of orchards and its impact on physicochemical characteristics of fruits. Soil samples were
collected from each orchard from 0-60 cm soil depth. From the investigation it was found that the
level of organic carbon, nitrogen, zinc, phosphorus and sulphur was low to medium and
potassium content was in medium range in soils of selected sites in orchards in Bikaner district.
All soil nutrients were found positively correlated with nutrient status of leaves, fruit yield and
qualitative attributes of ber except phosphorous and zinc contents in leaves.
3. HORTICULTURE AND TASAR FLORA: STATUS, SCOPE AND POTENTIAL UTILIZATION
A.K. Srivastava, Dinesh Kumar, J.P. Pandey, Vijai Kumar1
and B.C. Prasad
Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Govt. of India, P.O. Piska-Nagri, Ranchi
835303, India.
1
Department of Horticulture, CSSS (PG) College, Machhra, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
E-mail-dineshkcsb@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT : Tasar culture practiced largely by tribal depended hitherto on a host of tasar host
plants naturally available in the forest. Changing social fabric on one hand and the need for
conservation of tasar flora on the other call for insight and devising focused strategies
sustenance of tasar culture is required. In this backdrop, block plantation of Arjun/Asan are taken
up at different spacing, of these plantation with 10¢ ´ 5¢ has given more profit. It is need of the
hour that tasar food plants combined with land husbandry and horticultural plants viz. Terminalia
catappa, Anacardium occidentale, Carissa carandus, Zizyphus jujuba, Eugenia cuminii, etc are
effective means of development as tasar food plants for expansion of tasar flora. It will provide
gainful employment opportunities in rural areas which will check migration of rural folk to urban
areas.
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4. INFLUENCE OF NITROGEN, PHOSPHORUS AND POTASSIUM FERTILIZERS ON YIELD
AND QUALITY OF GRAPES CV. PERLETTE
N.K. Arora, M.I.S. Gill and Navjot1
Department of Horticulture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab
1
PAU Regional Station, Bathinda, Punjab
ABSTRACT: The present studies were conducted to ascertain the effect of different
combinations of N, P and K fertilizers on the yield and quality of Perlette grapes. The yield and
quality characteristics varied with the different combinations of N, P and K. The mean pooled
data indicates that the maximum number of bunches/vine (2.28) were obtained in N1P1K1
combination. The mean bunch weight was however, significantly higher (497.2g) in a fertilizer
combination N1P2K2 followed by combination N1P1K2 (469.3). The higher yield /vine (10.3 kg)
was obtained in N1P2K2 combination. The quality parameters viz., TSS, acidity and TSS/Acid
ration also varied with change in fertilizer dose. The significantly higher TSS (19.1%) was
obtained in the bunches harvested from the vines given 75g N, 50 g P and 150 g K. The
TSS/Acid ratio was significantly higher (37.3). Thus the fertilizer combination N1P1K2 (75g N, 50
g P and 150 g K)/ year age of vines should be recommended in vineyards to obtain higher yield
and better quality fruits.
5. EVALUATION OF ORCHID SPECIES UNDER SUB-TROPICAL MID-HILLS OF MEGHALAYA
Rajiv Kumar¹, Bidyut C. Deka and A.R. Roy
Division of Horticulture, All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Floriculture
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam 793 103, Meghalaya
Present address: 1
Division of Ornamental Crops, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta lake
Post, Bangalore 560 089, Karnataka
E-mail: flori_rajiv@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT: Orchids are internationally acclaimed for their exquisite flower forms and attractive
colours. Forty orchid species were evaluated for vegetative and flowering characters at ICAR
Research complex for NEH region, Umiam, Meghalaya during 2009-10. The findings revealed
that plant height ranged from 5.06 cm (Pleione maculata) to 140.00 cm (Thunia marshalliana).
Significantly maximum number of stems/plant was recorded in Arundina bambusifolia (15.83).
Epidendrum sp. recorded maximum stem length (130.50 cm) and internodal length (9.68 cm).
However, maximum number of leaves/plant (99.76) and spikes/plant (17.80) was recorded in
Coelogyne nitida. Earliest flowering was recorded in Dendrobium aphyllum (136 days) while it
was delayed in Cymbidium giganteum (829 days). Number of flowers/spike varied from 1.00
(Paphiopedilum spicearianum) to 140.02 (Aerides multiflorum). Significantly maximum spike
length (90.00 cm) and spike durability (58.90 days) was recorded in Calanthe masuca and
Cymbidium hybrid, respectively. Flower size varied from 0.83 cm (Pholidota sp.) to 13.63 cm
(Paphiopedilum villosum), while Phaius tankervilliae (7.86 cm) recorded the longest pedicel.
Species Calanthe masuca, Cymbidium giganteum, Dendrobium nobile, Phaius tankervilliae,
Renanthera imschootiana, Thunia marshalliana, Vanda coerulea were found promising as cut
flower.
6. EFFECT OF GROWTH RETARDANTS ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH,
FLOWERING AND FRUITING OF LITCHI CV. CALCUTTIA
Bikramjit Singh1
, Sukhdev Singh and Savreet Sandhu
Department of Horticulture, Khalsa College, Amritsar-143 002
1
PAU Regional Research Station, Abohar-152 116.
ABSTRACT : Present investigation was carriedout during 2009-10 to standardize levels of
growth retardants (CCC and PBZ) for proper vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting in litchi cv.
Calcuttia, Results revealed that PBZ 7.5 ml proved to be the most effective treatment for
suppressing shoot growth, panicle size, male flower percentage, fruit drop and sex ratio. Same
treatment resulted in increased hermaphrodite flower percentage, fruit set and fruit retention.
PBZ 2.5 ml proved to be the most effective in increasing fruit size and PBZ 5.0 ml in fruit breadth
and weight. CCC 2000 ppm resulted in maximum pulp weight, pulp/stone ratio, total soluble
solids and minimum acidity whereas CCC 500 ppm found helpful in decreasing seed and peel
weight. PBZ 7.5 ml was the most effective treatment in producing maximum sugars (total and
reducing) and fruit yield/tree.
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7. STUDIES ON GENETIC VARIABILITY, HERITABILITY AND GENETIC ADVANCE IN CU-
CUMBER (Cucumis sativus L.)
Yogesh Chandra Yadav, Sanjay Kumar and Raghvendra Singh
Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005
E-mail : sanjay123_bhu@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT: A field experiment was conducted with 20 diverse genotypes (BSC-1, BSC-2,
CH-122, 126,128, CHC-1, Swarna Ageta, VRC-11-2, CC-3, CC-8, DR/NKV/02,VRC-19, CC-2,
4, 5, 6, 7 , 9, 1 and Ranchi-1) in randomized block design with three replications. Analyzed data
revealed that among all the genotypes CC-5, BSC-2, BSC-1, CH-128, CHC-2 and CC-2 gave
promising results.
8. INTEGRATED NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT AFFECTS THE GROWTH, FLOWERING
AND FRUITING OF REJUVENATED BER
P.N. Katiyar, V.K. Tripathi, R.K. Sachan, J.P. Singh and Ram Chandra
Department of Horticulture
C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, U.P.-208002
ABSTRACT: The experiment was carried out in the Horticulture Garden of C.S. Azad University
of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur during 2009-11 to investigate integrated nutritional
management effects on the growth, flowering, fruiting yield and quality of rejuvenated ber
(Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) cv. Banarasi Karaka. The 35 years old ber plants were headed
back with the help of hand saw after leaf fall during mid of May of 2009. There were six
treatments of NPK (g) viz., T1 (200:100:50), T2 (400:200:100), T3 (600:300:150), T4
(800:400:200), T5 (1000: 500:250), T6 (Control – No fertilizer and manure) replicated four times
in a RBD. Tree under all the treatments barring T6 were supplemented with 50 kg FYM. Fertilizer
application through DAP, Urea and MoP was done just after pruning the trees. Application of T5
promoted vegetative growth but blossoming, fruit set were maximized under T4 where as the
percentage of fruit drop was noted minimum under the lowest level of NPK i.e. T1. The size and
weight of fruit were noted greater under T4 and smallest size and lesser weight were noted
control. The fruit quality was augmented superior in respect of T.S.S., ascorbic acid and lower
titratable acidity when the trees were supplemented with 800gN + 400g P + 200gK + 50Kg FYM.
The same treatment gave significantly better harvest during first year (30.08 Kg fruits).
9. ECOFRIENDLY MANAGEMENT OF STEMPHYLIUM BLIGHT (Stemphylium botryosum) OF
GARLIC BY PLANT EXTRACT AND BIOAGENTS
Upesh Kumar1
, Prem Naresh and S.K. Biswas
Department of Plant Pathology, C. S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
1
K.V.K., Sehore (M.P.)
ABSTRACT: In vitro screening of six extract of plant species viz. Azadirachta indica, Datura
metel, Lantana camara, Parthenium hystorophorus, Ociumum spp., Argimone mexicana and
five bioagents viz. Trichoderma harzianum, T. viride, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium citrinum and
Gliocladium virens were tested against Stemphylium botryosum. Among plant extracts
Azadirachta indica (66.5 per cent) and Datura metel (64.5 per cent) were the best in restricting
the growth of pathogen over control and in evaluation of bioagents, S. botryosum + T.
harizianum (81.2 per cent) and S. botryosum + T. viride (74.5 per cent) were significantly
inhibited the growth of pathogen. Under field condition suppression of pathogen by T.
harzianum, treating the garlic cloves (0.2 per cent) along with two foliar sprays (0.2 per cent) at
15 days interval found to be most effective for management of this disease.
10. EVALUATION OF BARAMASI LEMON GERMPLASM UNDER PUNJAB CONDITIONS
S.K. Jawandha, Nav Prem Singh, P.P.S. Gill and Karnail Singh¹
Department of Horticulture, PAU, Ludhiana
¹Deptt. of Plant Breeding and Genetics,
E-mail skjawandha@pau.edu
ABSTRACT: Baramasi lemon plants are common found growing in various agro-climatic zones
including sub mountainous tract of Punjab and chance for the selection of elite strains are high
due to wide genetic diversity in the
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exiting germplasm. To assess the genetic variability in baramasi lemon, the fruit samples
collected and analysed for various physic-chemical attributes. A wide range of variability with
respect to fruit attributes like fruit weight, rind thickness, vitamin C content and number of
segments have been recorded. This variability may possibly be exploited for the selection of
superior genotypes for conservation, evaluation, utilization and a source for crop improvement in
future breeding programme under sub tropical conditions.
11. EFFECT OF BIO-REGULATORS ON GROWTH AND YIELD PARAMETERS OF CAPSICUM
CULTIVARS UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITION
R.N. Singh, S.L. Pal¹, D.K. Rana¹, S.S. Rawat and M.S. Gusain
Department of Horticulture, Chauras Campus, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) 246 174,
Uttarakhand, India.
¹Deptt of Horticulture, R.S.M. College, Dhampur (Bijnor) U.P.
ABSTRACT : The investigation was carried out to study the effect of bio-regulators on growth
and yield parameters in capsicum under protected condition in Garhwal region. The investigation
revealed that bio-regulators spray had significant influence on growth and yield. Spraying of NAA
@ 50ppm increased the plant height, number of secondary branches, leaf area, days taken for
anthesis, number of flowers/plant, number of fruits/plant, fruit weight and yield per plot. The
maximum height (114.38 cm) and maximum yield (1.85 kg) per plant was found in treatment T3.
12. EFFECT OF LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) PACKAGING AND CHEMICALS ON
AMBIENT STORAGE OF KINNOW
S.K. Jawandha, P.S. Tiwan and J.S. Randhawa
Department of Horticulture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana–14004 (Punjab), India
ABSTACT: Study was planned and freshly harvested kinnow fruits were washed and treated
with Sodium carbonate (2 & 3 %), Boric acid (2 & 3%) and packed in low density polyethylene
(LDPE) bags with perforation and without perforation before packaging in CFB boxes. Fruits
were analysed for various physico-chemical characteristics after 15, 30,45 and 60 days of
storage. Results revealed that minimum rotting and maximum palatability rating and acidity were
registered in Boric acid @ 3 % + LDPE packaging with perforation during the entire storage
period. TSS was found maximum in control fruits, whereas minimum physiological loss in weight
was recorded in Boric acid @ 3 % +LDPE packaging without perforation. It can be concluded
that the storage rots can be reduced by treating the kinnow fruits with Boric acid @ 3 % +LDPE
packaging with perforation and fruit health can be maintained up to 45 days at ambient
conditions without much deterioration in quality.
13. EFFECT OF PRE-HARVEST APPLICATION OF MICRO-NUTRIENTS ON QUALITY OF
GUAVA (Psidium guajava L.) CV. SARDAR
A.K. Goswami¹, H.S. Shukla, Prabhat Kumar² and D.S. Mishra²
C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur- 208 002
¹Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, IARI, New Delhi
²Department of Horticulture, G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar
E-mail: amitk@iari,res.in, amit.tkg@gmail.com,
ABSTRACT: The present investigation was conducted on uniform, healthy, nine year old
budded trees of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Sardar. Various doses of calcium nitrate, boric
acid and zinc sulphate were sprayed twice i.e. 45 and 25 days before harvesting and compared
with untreated ones. Each treatment was applied on two trees and replicated thrice in a
randomized block design. It was observed that the size of fruit comprises length, diameter,
volume were maximum in fruits collected from trees sprayed with zinc sulphate (0.4 per cent).
The maximum weight was observed under 0.4 per cent boric acid and it was at par with zinc
sulphate at 0.4 per cent. The zinc sulphate 0.4 per cent also improves the physico-chemical
parameters at harvest. Among the different treatments pre harvest spray of zinc sulphate at 0.4
per cent wasfound most effective for improving the physico-chemical parameters at harvest and
prolonged the shelf-life of fruits exhibiting lower degree of post-harvest losses.
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14. EFFECT OF ZINC, IRON AND COPPER ON YIELD PARAMETERS OF GLADIOLUS
J.P. Singh, Krishna Kumar and P.N. Katiyar
Department of Horticulture, C.S.A.U.A. & T., Kanpur
ABSTRACT: An experiment entitled “Effect of zinc, iron and copper on yield parameters in
gladiolus” was carried out at, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology,
Kanpur during the year 2010-11. The experiment consisted two levels each of Zn (Zn0 and Zn1),
Fe (Fe0 and Fe1) and Cu (Cu0 and Cu1) which were sprayed on gladiolus plant. The dose of foliar
spray of zinc, iron and copper were 0.50%, 0.25% and 0.25%, respectively. Weight of corms
significantly increased with the application of Zn and Cu (94.38 and 94.82 g, respectively).
Diameter of corms influenced significantly with the application of Zn, Fe and Cu (5.71, 5.77 and
5.81 cm diameter, respectively). Foliar spray of Zn, Fe and Cu, significantly increased the
number of corms per plant. Interaction between Zn x Fe and Zn x Cu, significantly enhanced
number of corms per plant whereas, the number of corms per plant revealed by Zn (1.74),
Fe(1.66) and Cu (1.68) over their respective controls. Maximum increase in cormels production
per plant was influenced due to application of zinc (44.97) followed by spray of copper (43.18)
and iron (42.11) over their respective controls.
15. EFFECT OF GA3 AND IAA ON GROWTH AND FLOWERING OF CARNATION
Vijai Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Vandana Umrao¹ and Monbir Singh
Department of Horticulture, Ch. Shivnath Singh Shandilya (P.G.) College, Machhra, Meerut-250 106 (U.P.) India
¹Department of Ag. Botany
E- mail:umraovk@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: A field experiment was conducted to find out effect of plant growth promotors (GA3
and IAA) on growth and flowering of carnation under open field condition of Western Uttar
Pradesh. Four levels of each of gibberellic acid (0, 50, 100n and 150 ppm) and IAA (0, 100, 200
and 300 ppm) were sprayed on standing crop of carnation in factorial R.B.D. with three
replications. Results revealed that higher concentration of GA3 (150 ppm) or IAA (300 ppm)
applied individually responded favourable effects on most of the paramaters studied. The
interaction of higher levels of both the hormones (150 ppm GA3 ´ 300 ppm IAA) influenced
significantly to all the characters except no. of side shoots and diameter of stem.
16. EFFECT OF MICRONUTRIENTS SPRAY ON FRUIT DROP, FRUIT QUALITY AND YIELD
OF AONLA CV. BANARASI
Prakash Chandra Singh, Ritesh Singh Gangwar and Vivek Kumar Singh1
College of Agriculture, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur-208 002 (U.P)
1
ABSTRACT : An investigation was carried out during 2006 and 2007 to study the effect of boron
(0.1, 0.2 and 0.3%), zinc (0.2, 0.4 and 0.6%) and copper (0.1, 0.2 and 0.3%) alongwith a control
on fruit drop, physical parameters and yield of aonla fruits cv. Banarasi. There were ten
treatments tried in a RBD. All the characters studied were significantly improved by application of
different micro-elements and their levels showing varying degree of their efficacy. The minimum
fruit drop (56.84 and 50.22%), maximum length of fruit (4.01 and 4.10cm), breadth (4.31and
4.35 cm), weight (46.85 and 47.34 g) and pulp content (44.66 and 45.16 g) were obtained under
the foliar spray of zinc. Among the three concentrations, the higher level proved most effective in
respect of all the characters. Zinc at its higher concentration proved the best treatment in
improving the yield of aonla.
17. GENETICAL STUDIES ON ZIMIKAND (Amorphophallus campanulatus Blume.)
Sanjive Kumar Singh and S.M. Tripathi
Department of Vegetable Science
C. S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kalyanpur, Kanpur-208 024
ABSTRACT: Phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation, heritability, correlation coefficient
and path analysis were estimated for plant height, length of leaf, stem diameter, equatorial
diameter and corm yield per plant in zimikand (Amorphophallus campanulatus Blume). The
experiment comprising 18 diverse genotypes have been sown in RBD with 3 replications during
2002-03 and 2003-04 at Vegetable
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Reaserch Farm of C.S.Azad Uni. of Agr. & Tech.Kalyanpur, Kanpur. The analysis of variance
revealed highly significant differences among genotypes for all the characters. High heritability
accompanied with moderate genetic advance as per cent of mean for different characters
suggested that improvement in corm yield may be made through selection. Phenotypic
correlation coefficients of all characters with yield were found positive and highly significant.
Yield per plant had strong positive correlation with equatorial diameter and stem diameter at
genotypic level. The path coefficient revealed maximum direct effect of equatorial diameter on
yield followed by length of leaf in both the years while plant height showed negative direct effect
on yield. Thus, the characters like equatorial diameter and leaf length may be considered while
making selection for the improvement of yield in zimikand.
18. EFFECT OF GA3 AND BA ON FRUIT WEIGHT, QUALITY AND RIPENING OF ‘ROSE
SCENTED’ LITCHI
D.S. Mishra, Prabhat Kumar and Rajesh Kumar
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology,
Pantnagar–263145, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand
ABSTRACT: An attempt was made to study the effect of GA3 and BA on ripening of litchi
cultivar Rose Scented. In this attempt, KNO3 (4%) was sprayed at 1 cm size of panicle in the first
week of February. However, other treatments viz. GA3 (20, 40 ppm) and BA (20, 40 ppm) were
applied two weeks before expected date of harvest (on 15th
May). KNO3 (4%) advanced the
harvesting date only for 2 days in comparison to control. GA3 20 and 40 ppm delayed the harvest
date for 2 and 5 days, respectively while BA 20 ppm and 40 ppm delayed the harvest date for 5-6
days. In all the treated trees, fruit weight was found to be more than 21g as compared to control.
Higher fruit quality attributes were recorded with GA3 (40 ppm) followed by GA3 20 ppm over
other treatments. Reduced fruit cracking was also observed in trees which were sprayed with
GA3 and BA.
19. CORRELATION STUDY FOR PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERS IN JAMUN
Vartika Srivastava1
, Prabhat Kumar2
and P.N. Rai2
1
Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005
2
Department of Horticulture, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand)
20. GENETIC VARIABILITY FOR SOME METRIC TRAITS IN STRAWBERRY (Fragaria ×
ananassa Duch.)
Bijay Kumar, Sanjay Kumar and Yogesh Chandra Yadav
Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture)
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University,(A Central University)Vidya-Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226 025
E-mail-sanjay123bhu@gmail.com
21. RESPONSE OF BORON, ZINC AND COPPER ON QUALITY OF AONLA FRUITS CV.
BANARASI
Prakash Chandra Singh, Ritesh Singh Gangwar and Vivek Kumar Singh
College of Agriculture, C.S.Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur–208 002 (U.P.)
22. SCREENING OF OKRA VARIETIES FOR RESISTANCE TO YELLOW VEIN MOSAIC VI-
RUS UNDER FIELD CONDITION
Ajay Tiwari, B. Singh, T.B. Singh, S.K. Sanval and S.D. Pandey
Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi
23. PARTICIPATION OF FARM WOMEN IN AGRI-HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN RURAL
AREA OF DELHI
Manoj Kumar Pandey1
and Himanshu Pandey
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ujwa, New Delhi-110 073, 1
K.V.K., Deoria
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Volume 1(2), April-June, 2012
Contents
1. Allelopathy : It’s Interface in Tree-Crop Association Anil Kumar Singh, Pravesh Kumar, Nidhi Rathore,
Triyugi Nath and Renu Singh
97-102
2. Combinational Impact of Debaryomyces hansenii
Bioagent and 1-Methylecyclopropen (1-MCP) on Shelf
Life and Quality Attributes of Kinnow Mandarin
Ram Asrey, C. Sasikala and Dinesh Singh 103-109
3. Studies on Genetic Variability and Characters Association
of Fruit Quality Parameters in Tomato
Madhurina Manna and Amitava Paul 110-116
4. Effect of Different Packagings on Quality of Peaches
During Storage
Navjot Gupta and Sukhjit Kaur Jawandha 117-121
5. Genetic Variability and Correlation Analysis in Ber
(Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) Germplasm Grown in
Lucknow
Ganesh Shukla, Rekha Singh, R.B. Ram and
Deepa H. Dwivedi
122-126
6. Embryo Culture and Development of Seedlings in
Different Citrus species
Bikramjit Singh Gill, Savreet Sandhu and
Sukhdev Singh
127-130
7. Effects of Drip Irrigation and Polythene Mulch on
Productivity and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria
ananassa)
A.K. Singh, S.K. Singh, A.K. Pandey, K. Rajan and
A. Kumar
131-134
8. Influence of Paclobutrazol and Ethephon on Fruit Quality
of ‘Allahabad Safeda’ Guava
J.S. Brar, H.S. Dhaliwal and J.S. Bal 135-138
9. Genetic Variability, Heritability, Genetic Advance,
Correlation and Path Analysis in Okra
Sanjay Kumar, Annapurna, Yogesh Chandra Yadav and
Raghvendra Singh
139-144
10. Biochemical Changes in Guava Fruits During Storage as
Affected by Different Methods of Harvesting from
Different Position of Tree
Ayushi Tamta, Rajesh Kumar, D.S. Mishra and
Prabhat Kumar
145-148
11. Standardization of Bench Grafting in Custard Apple
(Annona squamosa L.)
Sunil Kumar and A.K. Shukla 149-152
12. Effect of Pre-Harvest Treatments of Calcium Salts on
Harvest Maturity in Kinnow Mandarin
Tanjeet Singh Chahal and J.S. Bal 153-157
13. Effect of Nutrient Management Through Organic Sources
on the Productivity of Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
Ram Ishwar Yadav, Ram Kumar Singh, Pravesh Kumar
and Anil Kuumar Singh
158-161
14. Effect of Cycocel on Growth, Yield and Quality of
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
Jitendra Kumar, Madan Lal and Krishna Pal 162-164
15. Standardization of Stone Grafting in Some Mango
Cultivars under Lucknow Conditions
R.B. Ram, D. Kumar, Priyamvada Sonkar, Rubee Lata
and M.L. Meena
165-167
16. Study on Genetic Variability and Heritability in Ocimum
spp.
M. Shehbaz Khan, D.K. Bahuguna, Rajeev Kumar, Nitin
Kumar and Ishrat Ahmad Lone
168-171
17. Effect of Nitrogen and Phosphorus on Crop Growth, Head
Yield and Quality of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var.
italica)
Dheerendra Katiyar, S.M. Tripathi, A.K. Dwivedi and
Vivek Pandey
172-174
18. Standardzation of Plant Multilication in Aonla (Emblica
officinalis Garten.) cv. Narendra Aonla-6
Sarvesh Singh, Satya Prakash Singh, H.K. Singh and
Chandra Shekhar
175-177
19. Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) : Probable
Ornamental Plant for Bio-Aesthetic Landscaping in Cold
Arid Ecosystem
P. Ishfaq Akbar, M. Saleem Mir, M.S. Kanwar and
Jahangeer A.. Baba
178-180
20. Growth and Seed Yield of Fennel as Influenced by
Rhizobacteria
T.P. Malik and S.K. Tehlan 181-183
21. Evaluation of Taro (Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum)
Genotypes Against Leaf Blight (Phytophthora
colocasiae) Under Eastern Uttar Pradesh Condition
R.C. Shakywar, S.P. Pathak, M. Pathak and
Anil Kumar Singh
184-186
22. Population Dynamics of Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera
dorsalis (Hendel) in Relation to Abiotic Factors
Jitendra Mishra, Sandeep Singh, Akilesh Tripathi and
M.N. Chaube
187-189
23. Effect of NPK Levels on Growth, Yield and Quality of
Okra cv. Arka Anamika
S.K. Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Yogesh Chandra Yadav and
Adesh Kumar
190-192

1. ALLELOPATHY: IT’S INTERFACE IN TREE-CROP ASSOCIATION
Anil Kumar Singh1
, Pravesh Kumar, Nidhi Rathore, Triyugi Nath² and Renu Singh
Department of Agronomy, (RGSC) Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Barkachha, Mirzapur (UP).
¹ ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna (Bihar)
²Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (SSAC), IAS, BHU, Varanasi
ABSTRACT: Combination between tree and crops interacts dynamically and provides multi-faceted
aspects of improvement such as increased productivity, enrichment of soil with organic matter and
nitrogen, transport of nutrients from lower to the upper layer of soil, conservation of environment,
improved microclimate and allelopathy is one amongst them when it comes to combine the both
components for sustainable land use and to increase food production. Because these components
co-exist simultaneously, their allelopathic compatibility may be decisive to determine the selection of
successful tree-crop combination. Mostly trees have negative allelopathic effects on crops, therefore,
it is essential to explore that what type of tree-crop interaction will have no or positive allelopathic
effects on the companion crops may be combined for beneficial results. As trees remain a part of the
agroforestry system for a longer period, and most of them produce a large amount of leaves and litter,
their allelochemicals may play an important role in an overall improvement. If the due emphasis is
given, allelopathy could play a major role in enhancing the production and productivity in agroforestry
systems by having the better understanding about tree-crop combination.
2. COMBINATIONAL IMPACT OF Debaryomyces hansenii BIOAGENT AND 1-METHYLECYCLO-
PROPEN (1-MCP) ON SHELF LIFE AND QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF KINNOW MANDARIN
Ram Asrey¹, C. Sasikala¹ and Dinesh Singh²
¹Division of Post-harvest Technology, ²Division of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India
E-mail: ramu_211@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT:Due to rising consumers’ concern over chemical/pesticides residue free eatables and
international food safety laws, it is felt world wide to find out an alternative approach for postharvest
food loss reduction and quality retention. To find out safe postharvest treatment alternatives, Kinnow
mandarin fruits were treated individually with 1-MCP (250 nl L-1
), Debaryomyces hansenii (109
cfu ml-1
for 2 minutes) and their combination (250 nl L-1
+ 109
cfu ml-1
). Treated fruits were stored at 10°C
temperature and 85% RH. Their impact on pathological, physical and quality parameters was
investigated after 45 days storage. Fruits treated with 1-MCP (250 nl L-1
) + Debaryomyces hansenii
bioagent (109
cfu ml-1
) resulted in minimum incidence of moulds (green 3.61% and blue 2.05%) over
all natural decay (7.25%) and higher sensory score (7.50). Higher fruit firmness and lower PLW was
recorded equally good with 1-MCP alone and in combination of Debaryomyces hansenii bioagent.
Postharvest fruit quality parameters viz TSS, acidity, total sugars and vitamin C content were not
affected with the 1-MCP and Debaryomyces hansenii either alone or in combination.
3. STUDIES ON GENETIC VARIABILITY AND CHARACTERS ASSOCIATION OF FRUIT
QUALITY PARAMETERS IN TOMATO
Madhurina Manna and Amitava Paul
Department of CIHAB, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) Visva-Bharati,
Sriniketan – 731236, Birbhum, West Bengal
E-mail: amitava.paul@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT : The genetic variability and characters association of different fruit quality parameters
were studied in 15 tomato genotypes grown in a two year field experiments. High and moderate to
high GCV and PCV were recorded for number of locules / fruit, fruit weight, total acid (%), number of
fruits/plant, vitamin C (mg /100g), fruit yield /plant, fruit length and pericarp thickness. High and
moderate to high heritability coupled with high and moderate to high genetic gain in number of
locules/fruit, fruit weight, fruit length, number of fruits/plant, pericarp thickness, vitamin C (mg/100g)
and total acid (%) indicated the predominance of additive gene action, and therefore, these are more
reliable for effective selection. Correlation coefficient revealed that fruit yield per plant was positively
and significantly correlated with pericarp thickness, fruit length, fruit weight and number of fruits/plant
indicating relative importance of these characters for yield improvement. Significantly positive and
negative associations among different fruit quality parameters were also observed in the present
study. The path coefficient analysis revealed that number of locules /fruit, TSS, fruit length, number of
fruits/plant, fruit weight, vitamin C content and pericarp thickness had positive direct effect on fruit
yield, while fruit width and total acid content had strong negative effects on the fruit yield.
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4. EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PACKAGINGS ON QUALITY OF PEACHES DURING STORAGE
Navjot Gupta and Sukhjit Kaur Jawandha
Department of Horticulture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana–141 004, India
E-mail: navjot_bti@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT: Physiochemical and enzymatic changes in the peach fruits packed in corrugated
cardboard boxes of 2 kg and 4 Kg and traditional wooden boxes of 4 Kg and 8 Kg were studied during
cold storage (0-2°C with 85-90 per cent R.H.). The CFB boxes was proved very effective in reducing
spoilage, physiological loss in weight (PLW) and maintaining acidity, total phenols content and pectin
methyl estrase (PME) activity during storage. There was an increase (p£0.05) in spoilage, PLW, TSS,
reducing sugars and PME activity and decrease (p£0.05) in acidity and total phenols content during
storage. The fruits packed in 2 kg CFB boxes were best in terms of quality parameters followed by 4
kg CFB boxes. Results revealed that peach fruits packed in 2 kg CFB boxes can be stored for three
weeks in cold storage (0-2°C, 85-90% RH) with acceptable edible quality of fruits and can be
substituted for wooden boxes due to its demonstrated benefits.
5. GENETIC VARIABILITY AND CORRELATION ANALYSIS IN BER (Zizyphus mauritiana
Lamk.) GERMPLASM GROWN IN LUCKNOW
Ganesh Shukla, Rekha Singh1
, R.B. Ram and Deepa H. Dwivedi
Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University,
Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow.
1
National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow
E-mail: ganeshshukla2007@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT: A study was conducted in sodic soil conditions of Lucknow during 2005-2006 using 16
genotypes of Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk. in which 12 were commercial cultivars viz. Banarasi Karaka,
Karali, Shootless, Mehrun, Peundi, Gola, Jaffran, Chhuhara, Khinni, Desi, Kaithli and Illaichi; and 4
selections-i.e. Ambedkar Ber 1, Ambedkar Ber-2, Ambedkar Ber-3 and Ambedkar Ber-4 to correlate
13 physico-chemical characters of fruits i.e. fruit length, fruit width, fruit weight, fruit volume, specific
gravity, total soluble solid (TSS), acidity, ascorbic acid, stone length and stone width, stone weight,
pulp: stone ratio and fruit pulp. The experiment was carried out in completely randomized design
(CRD) with three replications. Correlation analysis study showed a high positive and statistically
significant (P<0.01) correlation between fruit pulp and fruit weight (0.999). Fruit pulp also had positive
and significant correlation with fruit volume (0.874) and fruit width (0.730). Fruit volume indicated
negative correlation with specific gravity. Therefore, information on different physico-chemical
characters of fruits and fruit pulp yield may be of great importance to a breeder in selecting a desirable
genotype.
6. EMBRYO CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SEEDLINGS IN
DIFFERENT CITRUS SPECIES
Bikramjit Singh Gill, Savreet Sandhu and Sukhdev Singh
Department of Horticulture, Khalsa College, GNDU, Amritsar-143 002, Punjab.
E-mail: singh_kotla@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT: The citrus industry is considered to be a major fruit industry hence it needs to be
improved to cater to the diverse needs of consumers and crop breeders. Genetic manipulation through
conventional techniques in this genus is invariably a difficult task for plant breeders as it poses various
biological limitations comprising long juvenile period, high heterozygosity, sexual incompatibility,
nucellar polyembryony and large plant size that greatly hinder cultivar improvement. The demands for
elite rootstock material are continuously increasing for fruit production and to fulfill such demands
application of in vitro propagation techniques is one of the successful alternative particularly in case of
citrus crops. One of the essential requirements for the successful application of plant propagation
technology in agriculture is its capacity to regenerate elite plantlets. The process of embryo culture is a
suitable method of micropropagation and has the potential of mass propagation commercially.
Keeping in mind these things experiment on “Embryo culture and development of seedlings in
different Citrus species” was conducted. The seeds were extracted from the developing fruits from the
trees growing in the college nursery and were sterilized. The embryos of six Citrus species were
cultured to obtain the stock plants. The germination ranged from 71.5 to 96.0 per cent and the
embryos were inoculated on the basal Murashige and Skoog medium. Citrus limon gave the maximum
(96 per cent) germination and Citrus sinensis resulted in minimum (71.5 per cent) germination. It was
concluded from the experiment that in vitro propagation has been a great potential tool to overcome
problems related with the field culture for citrus species. These advances in biotechnology have
generated new opportunities for citrus
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genetic improvement. Therefore, development of efficient embryo culture protocols is necessary for
conservation and genetic improvement of citrus.
7. EFFECTS OF DRIP IRRIGATION AND POLYTHENE MULCH ON
PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF STRAWBERRY (Fragaria ananassa)
A.K. Singh, S. K. Singh, A. K. Pandey, K. Rajan and A. Kumar
ICAR- Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna 800 014 (Bihar)
ABSTRACT: A field trial was conducted under farmer’s participatory research project at farmers’ field
in the Bhojpur district of Bihar on clay loam soil to improve strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) productivity
and quality through drip irrigation and polythene mulch and to enhance water use efficiency through
pressurized irrigation coupled with use of black polythene mulch along with surface irrigation. Drip
irrigation with polythene mulch gave significantly highest yield (50.10 q ha-1
) as compared to surface
irrigation in an unmulched condition (40.15 q ha-1
) however, the yield under paddy straw (45.90 q ha-1
)
and unmulched (42.07 q ha-1
) was next in order to drip with polythene mulch but were significantly at
par among themselves. When calculated the percentage increase the drip with polythene mulch gave
25 per cent higher yield than surface with unmulched condition. Similarly, the water use efficiency
(WUE) was highest in drip irrigation with polythene mulch (7.7 kg ha-1
mm-1
) as compared to surface
irrigation (5.1 kg ha-1
mm-1
). The fruit yield of strawberry under drip irrigation was found to be 46.07 q
ha-1
compared to 40.15 q ha-1
under surface irrigation. Moreover, polythene mulch plus drip irrigation
further raised the yields. Fruit weight increased significantly while other analyzed quality
characteristics did not differ significantly among treatments. Drip irrigation besides giving a saving of
50-55 % irrigation water resulted in 20-40 % higher yield of crops studied.
8. INFLUENCE OF PACLOBUTRAZOL AND ETHEPHON ON FRUIT
QUALITY OF ‘ALLAHABAD SAFEDA’ GUAVA
J. S. Brar1
, H.S. Dhaliwal2
and J.S. Bal3
1
Regional Research Station (PAU) Bathinda-151 001-India
2
Department of Horticulture, PAU, Ludhiana-141 004-India
3
Khalsa College, Amritsar
E-mail: jsbrar74@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT: Investigation on 4-year old plants of guava cv. Allahabad Safeda was conducted to find
out the influence of gibberellin-inhibitor paclobutrazol (PBZ), [(2RS, 3RS)-1-
(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(1,2,4 triazol-1-yl)pentan-3-ol] and ripening promoter ethephon
[(2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid], on fruit quality. Treatments in the form of foliar application were
applied repeatedly during March 2007 and 2008 at 500 and 1000 ppm of each chemical on plants
at 6x5m spacing. Fruit size and weight was recorded higher in all treated plants during both rainy and
winter seasons as compared to untreated plants. Number of seed was counted highest in fruits
obtained from control plants during both seasons. Pulp proportion was not affected significantly with
treatments. The palatability rating and TSS of fruits during both rainy and winter season were recorded
higher and acidity was recorded lower in treated plants as compared to untreated plants. Highest
vitamin C content was noted in fruits obtained from ethephon 1000 ppm treated plants during rainy
season and ethephon 500 ppm during winter season. Although, PBZ 500 ppm was found to increase
the fruit size and weight particularly during rainy season but ethephon 500 ppm treated plants
provided fruits with best eating quality.
9. GENETIC VARIABILITY, HERITABILITY, GENETIC ADVANCE,
CORRELATION AND PATH ANALYSIS IN OKRA
Sanjay Kumar, Annapurna1
, Yogesh Chandra Yadav1
and Raghvendra Singh
Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi
1
DAPS (Hort.), B.B.A. Univ., Lucknow
ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted with twenty diverse genotypes of Okra (Pusa
Makhamali, VRO-6, VRO-5, Selection-10, IIVR-10, HRB-10, IIVR-11, Perkins Long Green,VRO-4,
HRB-9-2, Parbhani Kranti, RS-410, Punjab-7, DOV-91-4, D-1-87-1, EMS-8-1,Bhindi Vaphy, 315, and
BO-2) in randomized block design with three replications. Analysed data revealed that among all the
genotypes, Pusa Makhamali, Perkins Long Green, Parbhani Kranti, VRO-6, VRO-5 and Selection-10
gave promising results.
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10. BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN GUAVA FRUITS DURING STORAGE AS AFFECTED BY
DIFFERENT METHODS OF HARVESTING FROM DIFFERENT POSITION OF TREE
Ayushi Tamta, Rajesh Kumar, D. S. Mishra and Prabhat Kumar
G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar 263145, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand
ABSTRACT: A study was carried out on the effect of position of the canopy and different methods of
harvesting of guava to evaluate its chemical as well as mineral quality at the different period of
storage. Matured healthy fruits of guava cv. ‘Pant Prabhat’ with uniform size were harvested with and
without peduncle and with one leaf pair with the help of secateur to analyze the post harvest behaviour
of fruit after three and seven days of storage. Time of maturity was influenced by position of fruits.
Fruits from lower tree canopy mature earlier than rest of the canopy. There was also a variation in
chemical as well as mineral quality between different canopy positions on tree. Calcium and
potassium contents were higher in upper canopy positions than lower canopy fruits. Fruits should be
harvested lower layer of fruit tree canopy for better quality as well as storage. Therefore, at the time of
harvesting guava the pedicel should remain attached to its fruit for better storage quality.
11. STANDARDIZATION OF BENCH GRAFTING IN CUSTARD APPLE (Annona squamosa L.)
Sunil Kumar and A.K. Shukla
Grassland and Silvopasture Management Division
Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi 284 003 India
E-mail:sunilhort66@yahoo.co.in; akshukla@igfri.ernet.in
ABSTRACT : An experiment on bench grafting in custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) employing
cleft grafting technique was conducted at Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi
during 2007. Bare rooted stocks of custard apple having 0.6 cm diameter were bench grafted with
dormant scion of cv. Balanagar. Dormant scion shoots having 0.6 cm thickness used for grafting has
given highest graft success (96.4%) when it was performed during 29th
May, whereas minimum
(37.8%) was recorded when 0.8 cm thick scion was grafted on 6th
June. Days taken to sprouting,
length of sprout, collar diameter, number of secondary branches and number of secondary roots per
plant were significantly influenced by scion thickness and time of grafting.
12. EFFECT OF PRE-HARVEST TREATMENTS OF CALCIUM SALTS ON HARVEST MATU-
RITY IN KINNOW MANDARIN
Tanjeet Singh Chahal and J. S. Bal1
F.R.S. Gangian (PAU), Hoshiyarpur
1
Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab
E-mail: tanjeetchahal@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT : The present study was undertaken at Punjab Government Progeny Orchard and
Nursery, Attari, Amritsar, to judge the efficacy of different levels of Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) and
Calcium Nitrate {Ca(NO3)2} for retaining the fruit quality during delayed harvesting. There were six
chemical treatments and the experiment was replicated three times. The fruits from the trees were
harvested at different stages of maturity (1st
January, 15th
January, 1st
February and 15th
February)
and were subjected to physico-chemical evaluation. On the basis of two years observation, Calcium
Chloride (CaCl2) at 6 per cent and Calcium Nitrate {Ca(NO3)2}at 0.3 per cent proved their effectiveness
in delaying the harvest maturity of the fruits. However, the TSS, total sugars and reducing sugars level
of these treated fruits was find to be lower in comparison to control. The acidity level was recorded to
be higher than control.
13. EFFECT OF NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH ORGANIC SOURCES ON THE PRO-
DUCTIVITY OF GUAVA (Psidium guajava L.)
Ram Ishwar Yadav, Ram Kumar Singh, Pravesh Kumar and Anil Kumar Singh1
Agricultural Research farm of Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, (BHU) Barkachha, Mirzapur (UP)
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna (Bihar)
ABSTRACT : The experiment was conducted to study the effect of nutrient management through
organic sources on guava trees. Results showed that application of various organic substances
increased growth of trees, fruit yield and fruit quality as compared to untreated ones (control). The
highest values of these parameters were recorded for trees applied with poultry manure followed by
the trees applied with FYM. Application of poultry manure on guava trees significantly increased
number of fruits per plant and resultantly higher yield (kg/tree) was achieved as compared to control.
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The recorded values of total soluble solids and total sugar were also found significantly higher with the
application of poultry manure.
14. EFFECT OF CYCOCEL ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF
TOMATO (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL.)
Jitendra Kumar, Madan Lal1
and Krishan Pal
Department of Horticulture, University Teaching Departments, Chaudhary Charan Singh University Campus,
Meerut-250 005 Uttar Pradesh, India.
1
Department of Horticulture, Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad–211 007, U.P., India.
E.mail.- dhaka1968@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The yield of any crop is influenced by a number of factors. Therefore, an investigation
was carried out to determine the effect of different rates of Cycocel on growth, yield and quality of
tomato. The findings carried out on tomato, revealed that the application of cycocel at 300 ppm
brought about the best results. Cycocel as retardant (CCC) exhibited the capacity for profuse
branching, higher leaf count, higher flower cluster and better yield per plant as compared to control.
15. STANDARDIZATION OF STONE GRAFTING IN SOME MANGO CULTIVARS UNDER
LUCKNOW CONDITIONS
R.B. Ram, D. Kumar, Priyamvada Sonkar, Rubee Lata and M. L. Meena
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University) Lucknow - 226 025 (U.P), India
ABSTRACT : The present investigation was carried out during 2005- 2006 at the Horticultural
Research Farm of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. The experiment was
conducted using six varieties viz. Amrapali, Dashehari, Mallika, Langra, Chausa and Lucknow Safeda
in a Randomized Block Design with five replications. Results reflect that the highest success per cent
and over all performance of stone grafting operations was recorded by using scion stick cultivar
Amrapali, whereas minimum success per cent was in cultivar Lucknow Safeda under Lucknow
conditions.
16. STUDY ON GENETIC VARIABILITY AND HERITABILITY IN Ocimum spp.
M. Shehbaz Khan, D.K. Bahuguna, Rajeev Kumar¹, Nitin Kumar¹ and Ishrat Ahmad Lone
Department of Seed Science and Technology, Ch.Charan Singh University, Meerut.
1
Department of Ag. Botany, CSSS (P.G.) College Machhra, Meerut.
ABSTRACT: A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2008 to study the variability of
25 genotypes of Ocimum spp. for 11 traits. The estimate of maximum range and coefficient of
variability were noted for six different characters including plant height, leaf length, no. of
inflorescence/plant, length of inflorescence, days to maturity and fresh herb yield /plant. The highest
estimates of heritability in broad sense were observed for plant height (99.70 %) followed by length of
inflorescence /plant (98.80 %), fresh herb yield per plant (98.60%), no. of inflorescence/plant
(98.40%), days to maturity (92.60%) and leaf width (91.50%). The highest value of genetic advance
was obtained for fresh herbage yield per plant (1018.02) followed by dry herb yield per plant (394.31),
no of inflorescence/plant (43.76) and plant height (39.13). Highest values of genotypic and phenotypic
covariance indicated wide range of variability and high heritability associated with higher values of
relative genetic advance.
17. EFFECT OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON CROP GROWTH, HEAD YIELD AND
QUALITY OF BROCCOLI (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica)
Dheerendra Katiyar, S.M.Tripathi, A.K. Dwivedi and Vivek Pandey
Department of Vegetable Science, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208
002, (U.P.)
ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted at Department of Vegetable Science, C.S. Azad Univ. of
Agri. & Tech., Kalyanpur, Kanpur during Rabi season of 2005-06 to find out the effect of nitrogen (30,
60, 90, 120 kg ha-1
), phosphorus (30, 60, 90 kg ha 1-
) on crop growth, head yield and quality of
broccoli. The significant result was obtained in growth and yield parameter, i.e., height of plant, days to
central head, head yield per plant and per plot, plant frame, head size, harvest duration and
compactness of the head. The most of the characters and optimum head yield of broccoli were
favoured by applying 90 kg nitrogen and 90 kg phosphorus per hectare.
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Research Note :
18. STANDARDIZATION OF PLANT MULTIPLICATION IN AONLA (Emblica officinalis Garten.)
CV. NARENDRA AONLA-6
Sarvesh Singh, Satya Prakash Singh, H. K. Singh and Chandra Shekhar
Department of Horticulture, College of Horticulture and Forestry
N. D. University of Agriculture & Technology Kumarganj, Faizabad.
ABSTRACT: Field experiment conducted to standardize the optimum stock thickness, budding height
and method of budding in aonla cv. N.A. 6 concluded that Narendra Aonla-6 should be budded on 0.5
cm thickness or rootstock at 10 cm height above ground level with patch method of budding during the
month of June for higher budding success and further growth of budding.
19. RUSSIAN OLIVE (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.): PROBABLE ORNAMENTAL PLANT FOR
BIO-AESTHETIC LANDSCAPING IN COLD ARID ECOSYSTEM
P. Ishfaq Akbar, M Saleem Mir, M S Kanwar and Jahangeer A. Baba1
High Mountain Arid Agriculture Research Institute Leh, Ladakh-194101
1
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir-191 121
E-mail: ishfaqpeer@gmail.com
20. GROWTH AND SEED YIELD OF FENNEL AS INFLUENCED BY RHIZOBACTERIA
T.P. Malik and S.K. Tehlan
Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar–125 004, Haryana.
E-mail:tpmalik@yahoo.com
21. EVALUATION OF TARO (Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum) GENOTYPES AGAINST LEAF
BLIGHT (Phytophthora colocasiae) UNDER EASTERN UTTAR PRADESH CONDITION
R.C. Shakywar, S.P. Pathak1
, M. Pathak2
and Anil Kumar Singh3
Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural University,
Pasighat–791 102, Arunachal Pradesh
1
Department of Plant Pathology, N.D. University of Agri. & Tech., Kumarganj, Faizabad
2
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Siang, College of Horticulture & Forestry, CAU, Pasighat–791 102
3
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna-800 014 (Bihar)
E-mail: rcshakywar@gmail.com
22. POPULATION DYNAMICS OF ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) IN RELA-
TION TO ABIOTIC FACTORS
Jitendra Mishra, Sandeep Singh, Akilesh Tripathi¹ and M.N. Chaube²
Deptt. of Entomology, C.S.Azad Univ. of Agri. & Tech.,Kanpur
¹Deptt. of Entomology, K.A.P.G College, Allahabad
²Deptt. of Entomology, S.D.J.P.G College, Chandeshar, Azamgarh
23. EFFECT OF NPK LEVELS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF OKRA CV. ARKA
ANAMIKA
S. K. Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Yogesh Chandra Yadav and Adesh Kumar
Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture),
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Vidya Vihar Rae Bareli Road,
Lucknow-226 025(UP)
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Volume 1 (3) July-September 2012

Volume 1(3), July-September, 2012
Contents
1. Dynamics of Tree-Crop Interface in Relation to their
Influence on Microclimatic Changes—A Review
Anil Kumar Singh, Pravesh Kumar, Renu Singh,
and Nidhi Rathore
193-198
2. Seed Germination of Fruit Crops : A Review Rajech Kumar, K.K. Misra, D.S. Misra and
Manoj Brijwal
199-207
3. Response of Bio-Organic Nutrition on Growth, Yield and
Quality of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal.)
Naresh Kumar, Vijai Kumar and M.C. Singh 208-214
4. Path Analysis between Fruit Yield and some Yield
Components in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill)
Madhurina Manna and Amitava Paul 215-219
5. Effect of Chemicals on Shelf Life and Quality of Guava
(Psidium guajava) Fruits cv. Apple Colour
Praveen Kumar Nishad, Balaji Vikram and V.M. Prasad 220-224
6. Effect of Ethrel on Post Harvest Changes in Papaya
(Carica papaya L.) Fruits
Priyanka Singh, Sanjay Kumar and Sutanu Maji 225-230
7. Fruit Yield and Quality of Peach (Prunus persica Batsch.)
as Influenced by Differential Application of Zinc
A.S. Sidhu, B.S. Sidhu and J.S. Brar 231-234
8. Extending Harvesting Period of Litchi (Litchi chinensis
Sonn.) Through Chemicals Application
Mahesh Pal and D.S. Mishra 235-238
9. Interaction Effect of Chemical and Bio-Fertilizers on
Growth and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.)
Yogita and R.B. Ram 239-243
10. Integrated Nutrient Management in Garden Pea (Pisum
sativum var. hortense)
Dharmendra Kumar Dubey, S.S. Singh, R.S. Verma and
P.K. Singh
244-247
11. Genetic Variability, Heritability and Correlation Studies
in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
Diwaker Kumar, Vijay Bahadur, S.B. Rangare and
Devi Singh
248-252
12. Effect of Calcium Nitrate on Physico-Chemical Changes
and Shelf-Life of Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn)
Fruits
Santosh Gangwar, H.S. Shukla, Dheerendra Katiyar and
Vivek Pandey
253-258
13. Evaluation of Ivy Gourd (Coccinia cordifolia L.)
Genotypes in Allahabad Agro-Climatic Condition
Hitesh Nag, Devi Singh, Vijay Bahadur and J.P. Collis 259-262
14. Study on Post-Harvest Life of Cut Rose cv. First Red as
Affected by Different Chemicals and Wrapping Materials
Jitendra Kumar, Anis Mirza and Krishan Pal 263-266
15. Faba Bean : Unique Germplasm Explored and Identified Anil Kumar Singh and B.P. Bhatt 267-269
16. Response of Different Spacing and Salicylic Acid Levels
on Growth and Flowering of Gladiolus (Gladiolus
grandiflora L.)
Mani Ram, Virendra Pal, Manoj Kumar Singh and
Mukesh Kumar
270-273
17. Economics of Production and Marketing of Okra in
District Bijnor (U.P.)
O.P. Maurya and S.L. Pal 274-277
18. Identification of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Lines Suitable
for Rainfed and Irrigated Situation
A.K. Singh, B.P. Bhatt, Santosh Kumar and
P.K. Sundram
278-280
19. Effect of Foliar Application of Zinc and Boron on Yield
and Fruit Quality of Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
Nitin Trivedi, Devi Singh, Vijay Bahadur, V.M. Prasad
and J.P. Collis
281-283
20. Response of Gibberellic acid on Growth Behaviour and
Menthol Oil Yield of Mentha (Mentha piperita L.)
Awadhesh Kumar, Hashim Mouzzam and
Priyanka Singh
284-285
21. Response of Gerbera Varieties against Powdery Mildew
Disease Under Polyhouse Condition
Sunil Kumar, K.S. Tomar and R.C. Shakywar 286-288

1. DYNAMICS OF TREE-CROP INTERFACE IN RELATION TO THEIR INFLUENCE ON
MICROCLIMATIC CHANGES—A REVIEW
Anil Kumar Singh1
, Pravesh Kumar2
, Renu Singh2
and Nidhi Rathore2
1
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna-800 014 (Bihar)
2
Department of Agronomy, (RGSC) Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Barkachha,
Mirzapur (UP)
ABSTRACT: Integration of trees with crops adds a significant element of biological diversity to
agronomic systems and promotes sustainable, protective and productive land use. The biological
interactions between the major components i.e., trees and crops are of primary importance and
introduce challenges and complexities not present in sole cropping. Specifically, it must be
demonstrated that satisfactory growth and yields of both trees and crops can be achieved in the
microenvironment of the agroforestry land-use system that varies considerably with time. Compared
to an open environment, the modified microclimate under trees will have reduced solar radiation, a
lowered red: far-red light ratio, a more moderate temperature regime, higher humidity, lower rates
of evapo-transpiration and higher soil moisture levels. All of these factors will change as a function of
tree development and tree management practices. The spacing arrangement chosen for trees will
also be a factor in determining how rapidly the changes come into play. During the establishment
phase, tree shade will be minimal and have little significant effect on the understory companion crops.
However, as the trees grow, the changes in the microclimate will become more pronounced, which
might strongly affect the growth and compatibility of the understory companion crop.
2. SEED GERMINATION OF FRUIT CROPS : A REVIEW
Rajesh Kumar, K.K.Misra, D.S. Misra and Manoj Brijwal
Department of Horticulture, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology,Pantnagar 263145, India
E-mail: rkshukla2006@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Seed germination is the resumption of active growth of embryo that results in the
emergence of the young plant. Seeds of many fruit crops remain ungerminated even under favourable
conditions. Such kind of dormancy in seeds may be due to presence of hard and impermeable seed
coat, germination inhibitors or due to improper development of embryo. Such seeds may require
special treatments like scarification, soaking in water, growth regulators etc. for overcoming
dormancy. This review summarises the latest developments in seed germination in different fruits
cops. .
3. RESPONSE OF BIO-ORGANIC NUTRITION ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF
ASHWAGANDHA (Withania somnifera Dunal.)
Naresh Kumar, Vijai Kumar and M.C. Singh¹
Ch. Shivnath Singh Shandilya( P.G.) College, Machhra, Meerut, UP.-250 106
¹Division of Floriculture & Landscaping, IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi
E-mail:naresh1473@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT : In an experiment conducted on ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal), to study the
response of different organic amendments with organic manure (FYM) and bio-fertilizers in relation to
plant growth, root yield and quality parameters it was found that the seedlings (5-7 leaf stage)
inoculated with Azospirillum @ 105
or 106
CFU resulted a significant increase in plant growth and
biomass yield. However, the root and seed yields were observed higher in the plants planted in soil
amended with vermi-compost and FYM @ 2 or 3 kg / 1.8 m2
/plot. The plant height varied significantly
among all the treated plots but remain taller (24.80 cm) in plots treated @ 2kg FYM having maximum
stem diameter (0.48 cm) at 30 DAP (days after planting) and highest numbers of leaves per plant (438)
after reaching 75 DAP followed by seedling treated with Azospirillum @ 106
CFU. However, the lowest
number of leaves per plant (97.4) was observed in the plants grown in plots amended vermi-compost
@ 2kg / plot. Number of branches per plant remained highest (51.0) with plants treated with
Azospirillum @ 106
CFU, soil amended with vermi-compost @ 2kg and FYM @ 3 kg/ plot followed by
plants grown with Azospirillum @ 105
CFU (46.0). Whereas, the plants grown in plots amended
without FYM produced least number of branches (21.2) even at 75 DAP. Fresh root weight per plant
was observed maximum (24.0 g) in the plants amended with vermi-compost @ 2kg and FYM @
3kg/plot and inoculated with Azospirillum @ 106
CFU. However, the dry weight of the roots remained
highest ( 7.6g /plant) in the plants treated with FYM @ 3kg , vermi-compost @ 2 kg / plot and
inoculated with Azospirillum @ 105
CFU.
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4. PATH ANALYSIS BETWEEN FRUIT YIELD AND SOME YIELD COMPONENTS IN TOMATO
(Lycopersicon esculeutum Mill)
Madhurina Manna and Amitava Paul
Department of CIHAB; Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture)
Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan–731236, Birbhum, West Bengal
E-mail: amitava. paul @ rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT : Path analysis was performed on plant and fruit characters of fifteen tomato genotypes
grown in a two year field experiment to determine for fruit yield, the direct and indirect effects of the
following traits: plant height, no. of primary branches/plant, no. of fruits/plant, fruit weight (g), fruit
bearing length, fruit length, fruit width and pericarp thickness. Fruit yield per plant was positively and
significantly correlated with pericarp thickness, fruit length, fruit weight and no. of fruits/plant, whereas,
fruit yield per plant had negative and significant association with days to 50% flowering, plant height,
no. of primary branches/plant, fruit bearing length. Path analysis showed that plant height, fruit length,
fruit bearing length and pericarp thickness had positive direct effects on fruit yield while other traits
under study had strong negative direct effects. The significant positive correlation coefficients of no. of
fruits/plant with fruit yield was resulted from positive indirect effects of days to 50% flowering, fruit
weight, fruit width and pericarp thickness, while for fruit weight with fruit yield, significant positive
correlation resulted from positive indirect effects via days to 50% flowering, no. of fruits/plant and no.
of primary branches/plant. Results suggest that indirect selection for days to 50% flowering, fruit
weight, fruit width and direct selection for fruit bearing length and pericarp thickness should be primary
selection criteria for improving fruit yield in tomato
5. EFFECT OF CHEMICALS ON SHELF LIFE AND QUALITY OF GUAVA (Psidium guajava)
FRUITS CV. APPLE COLOUR
Praveen Kumar Nishad, Balaji Vikram and V. M. Prasad
Department of Horticulture Allahabad School of Agriculture, Sam Higginbottom Institute of
Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Allahabad-211 007(U.P.)
E-mail: balaji.vikram55@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Guava cv. Apple colour is a commercial fruit crop for the grower in India but its self life is
poor and its waste causes many economic problems. The aim of this study was to improve the self life
of the fruit by the use of different chemicals composition, Waxol percentages and packaging materials.
There were ten post harvest treatments—Bavistin (0%), (0.1%) and (2%) and Wax (0%), (6%) and
(8%), and one storage condition i.e (Room temperature). Name of chemical use – Their effects were
accessed by complete randomized design with three replications. The treated fruits of guava were
stored at room temperature. There was decrease in vitamin C (mg) and acidity during storage period
of guava fruit under room temperature. The increase in TSS and juice pH and physiological loss in
weight of fruit was noticed in storage period irrespective of post harvest treatment and room
temperature. All the treatments were found better in respect of TSS & ascorbic acid content over
control. On the basis of results obtained the treatment combination T4 (Waxol 6% + Bavistin 0.2%)
proved to be the best in terms of fruit quality and better shelf life at room temperature.
6. EFFECT OF ETHREL ON POST HARVEST CHANGES IN PAPAYA (Carica papaya L.) FRUITS
Priyanka Singh, Sanjay Kumar and Sutanu Maji
Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
(A Central University), Vidya-Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226 025
E-mail: sanjay123bhu@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The present experiment entitled, “Studies on the effect of ethrel on post harvest changes
in papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruits was carried out to investigate the effect of ethrel on bio-chemical
changes occurred during its post harvest life. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of
various concentrations of Ethrel (500 ppm, 750 ppm, 1000 ppm and 1500 ppm) on shelf life of papaya
fruits when stored under ambient conditions. The treated fruits were assessed for physiological
changes such as percentage of ripening, loss of fruit weight (kg), biochemical aspects such as TSS
(°Brix), titratable acidity (%), total sugars (%), reducing sugar (%), ascorbic acid content (mg/100g),
total carotenoids (mg/100g) along with organoleptic evaluation. The observations were recorded at 3,
6 and 9 days after storage and the experiment was laid down using Completely Randomized Design.
From the experiment it was clear that the overall performance of the above characteristics was found
the best when the fruits were treated with 1500 ppm ethrel followed by 1000 ppm ethrel.
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7. FRUIT YIELD AND QUALITY OF PEACH (Prunus persica Batsch.) AS INFLUENCED BY
DIFFERENTIAL APPLICATION OF ZINC
A. S. Sidhu, B. S. Sidhu and J. S. Brar
PAU, Regional Research Station, Bathinda Punjab
E-mail: ajaibssidhu@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The data revealed that fruit yield of peach increased with increasing application of zinc
sulphate. The maximum fruit size ( 5.0 cm length and 4.9 cm breadth), fruit weight (89.00g), fruit yield
per plant (58.25 kg) and yield per unit area (64.07 q/hectare) were observed with 800 g ZnSO4 per
plant as soil application followed by foliar spray (0.5%) whereas minimum yield was obtained without
zinc application. Zinc application also improved total soluble solids (TSS) and TSS: acid ratio.
However, acidity of fruits obtained from treated and untreated plants was not differ significantly but the
highest acid content was observed in control plants, whereas lowest was in foliar application of 0.50 %
ZnSO4. Fruits were also more palatable in Zinc applied plants. The highest concentration of zinc
(11.55 ppm) in leaves was observed at higher doses of soil zinc application and was in lowest in
control plants.
8. EXTENDING HARVESTING PERIOD OF LITCHI (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) THROUGH
CHEMICALS APPLICATION
Mahesh Pal and D.S. Mishra
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology,
Pantnagar–263 145, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand
ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted to stagger the harvesting of litchi in cultivar Rose
Scented. In this regard, various kinds of treatments were imposed on 20 years old full bearing litchi
tress either at flower initiation or few days before harvest of fruits. KNO3 (4%) was sprayed at 1 cm size
of panicle in the first week of February. However, other treatments viz. GA3 (20, 40 ppm), BA (20, 40
ppm) and bagging of fruit panicles were applied two weeks before expected date of harvest, while
silver thiosulphate (10 m mol) sprayed twice (on 30th
April and 15th
May). Shading treatments were
given by covering the tree with nylon nets producing 30% and 50% shade, respectively, 30 days after
fruit set. KNO3 (4%) and cluster bagging treatments advanced the harvesting for 2 and 3 days,
respectively over control. Shade nets of 30% and 50% were most effective in delaying ripening of litchi
fruits and delayed the harvest date by 14 and 16 days, respectively without compromising with the fruit
quality. Silver thiosulphate gave a harvest delay of 8 days, however, a few brown spots on fruit skin
were observed after the spray. GA3 20 and 40 ppm delayed the harvest date for 2 and 5 days,
respectively while BA delayed the harvest date for 5-6 days. Higher fruit retention and reduced fruit
cracking were obtained with shade net (50%) which was remained at par with shade net (30%) and
cluster bagging. Higher fruit quality attributes were recorded with GA3 (40 ppm) over other treatments.
9. INTERACTION EFFECT OF CHEMICAL AND BIO-FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH AND
YIELD OF ONION (Allium cepa L.)
Yogita and R.B.Ram
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareily Road, Lucknow-226
025 (U.P.), India
ABSTRACT : The present investigation comprising the supplementation of chemical and biofertilizers
for onion crop was carried out under field conditions at Horticultural Research Farm of Babasaheb
Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow during rabi season of 2010-2011. The experiment comprised
of four levels of chemical fertilizers and six levels of biofertilizers. The maximum plant heights, number
of leaves, neck thickness, bulb diameter, bulb weight, number of scales and yield were found with the
application of T12 (100 kg N + 50 kg P + 70 kg K/ha + 2 kg/ha Azotobacter + 1.9 kg/ha VAM) that was
closely followed by T11 (100 kg N + 50 kg P + 70 kg K/ha + 2 kg/ha Azotobacter + 2 kg/ha
Phosphobacteria ), T18 (75 kg N +37.5 kg P + 52.5 kg K/ha + 2 kg/ha Azotobacter + 1.9 kg/ha VAM)
and T17 (75 kg N +37.5 kg P + 52.5 kg K/ha + 2 kg/ha Azotobacter + 2 kg/ha Phosphobacteria)
respectively. Minimum number of days required for bulb formation and number of days taken to
maturity were also obtained with the application of T12 (100 kg N + 50 kg P + 70 kg K/ha + 2 kg/ha
Azotobacter + 1.9 kg/ha VAM). Results obtained by the application of inorganic fertilizers with
biofertilizers exhibited significant effect on various parameters studied under the investigation.
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10. INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN GARDEN PEA (Pisum sativum var. hortense)
Dharmendra Kumar Dubey, S.S. Singh, R.S. Verma and P.K. Singh¹
Department of Veg. Sci., N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad-224 229
¹Division of Olericulture, S. K. Uni. of Agric. Sci. & Tech. (K), Shalimar, Srinagar (J&K)
E-mail: dube.vns@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of integrated nutrient management in
garden pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense). The results indicated that application of vermicompost @ 1
t ha-1
+ rest PK (50:25 kg ha-1
) through chemical fertilizers with variety Azad Pea-3 resulted maximum
height of plant (59.40 cm), number of pods plant-1
(8.46), weight of pods plant-1
(41.22g), shelling
percentage (50.66%) and yield of green pod (126.54 qha-1
). On the basis of cost of cultivation,
maximum net return of Rs. 44392/ ha and C.B. ratio (1:2.93) was recorded under Azad Pea-3 with the
application of vermicompost @ 1 t ha-1
) and next best treatment was FYM @
3 t ha-1
) in the same variety which gave Rs. 41796/ ha with C:B ratio 1:2.57.
11. GENETIC VARIABILITY, HERITABILITY AND CORRELATION STUDIES IN CHILLI
(Capsicum annuum L.)
Diwaker Kumar, Vijay Bahadur, S.B. Rangare and Devi Singh
Department of Horticulture, Allahabad School of Agriculture, SHIATS, Allahabad
ABSTRACT: Genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance and correlation for different yield
contributing characters were studied in 20 genotypes of chilli. Significant differences were observed
among the genotypes for all the traits. The phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than
genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the traits. Traits like number of branches at 150 DAT,
days to flower anthesis, number of fruits per plant, average fruit weight, ascorbic acid, capsaicin
content and fruit length showed positive correlation with fruit yield per plant (g). While leaf curl
incidence showed negative correlation at genotypic level. Genetic advance at 5% was found high for
plant height after 150 DAT, number of fruits per plant, ascorbic acid and fruit yield per plant (g).
Whereas, genetic advance as per cent of mean at 5% was noticed high for all the traits except days to
flower initiation and days to first harvest. Number of fruits per plant exhibited the highest positive direct
effect followed by days to flower anthesis, plant spread (N-S) at 150 DAT, ascorbic acid content, plant
height at 150 DAT and fruit length at genotypic level. In view at the direct and indirect contributions of
component traits towards fruit yield per plant, selection on the basis of horticultural traits viz., average
fruit weight and number of fruits per plant would be a paying preposition in the genotypes included in
the study.
12. EFFECT OF CALCIUM NITRATE ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHANGES AND SHELF-LIFE
OF AONLA (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) FRUITS
Santosh Gangwar1
, H.S.Shukla1
, Dheerendra Katiyar2
and Vivek Pandey2
1
2
Department of Vegetable Science
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208002 U.P.
ABSTRACT : The experiment was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, C.S.A. University of
Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during the year 2006-07 to find out effect of calcium nitrate on
physico-chemical changes and shelf-life of aonla fruit. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was
selected with four treatments of calcium nitrate (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 per cent with control) and four other
treatments of cultivars (Banarasi, Krishna, Kanchan and NA-7) and 5 days, 10 days and 15 days of
storage period. Experiments unit was 1 kg fruit in perforated polythene bags. Fruits were treated and
stored on 17 November, 2006. As regards among the treatments tried as post-harvest dip at 1.0 per
cent calcium nitrate treatment proved most effective in respect to increase physico-chemical qualities
and shelf-life of aonla fruits. The 1.0 per cent calcium nitrate treated fruits significantly reduced the
physiological loss in weight, pathological loss, exhibited better quality on account of its favourable
effect on total soluble solids, total sugar and in retaining more ascorbic acid and acidity thereby
rendering them acceptable upto period of 15 days. Different cultivars could keep well up to 5 days with
‘Excellent’ rating, 10 days with ‘Good’ rating while only NA-7 and Krishna with ‘Fair’ rating upto 15
days.
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13. EVALUATION OF IVY GOURD (Coccinia cordifolia L.) GENOTYPES IN ALLAHABAD
AGRO-CLIMATIC CONDITION
Hitesh Nag, Devi Singh, Vijay Bahadur and J. P. Collis
Department of Horticulture, Allahabad School of Agriculture,SHIATS, Allahabad
ABSTRACT: An evaluation trial on ivy gourd (Coccinia cordifolia L.) genotypes in Allahabad agro
climatic condition was conducted at vegetable research farm, Department of Horticulture, SHIATS
Allahabad for 16 characters i.e. days to first female flower anthesis, plant height, internodal length,
petiole length, fruit length, fruit daimeter, average fresh fruit weight, number of seeds/fruit, number of
fruits per plant, yield per plant, yield per hectare, TSS (°Brix) and ascorbic acid content. Eight
genotypes of ivy gourd, namely Arka Neelachal Sabuja, Arka Neelachal Kunkhi, AAIIG – 1, AAIIG – 2,
AAIIG – 3, AAIIG – 4, AAIIG – 5 and AAIIG – 6 were evaluated in randomized block designed in three
replication during 2011. The genotype AAIIG – 1 and Arka Neelachal Sabuja showed minimum days
to female flower anthesis. The highest fruit length and fruit diameter were obtained by Arka Neelachal
Kunkhi and AAIIG – 1, respectively and maximum fruit weight was exhibited by genotypes AAIIG – 1.
The most promising genotype was AAIIG – 1 for maximum number of fruit per plant and fruit yield per
plant followed by Arka Neelachal Sabuja.
14. STUDY ON POST-HARVEST LIFE OF CUT ROSE CV. FIRST RED AS AFFECTED BY
DIFFERENT CHEMICALS AND WRAPPING MATERIALS
Jitendra Kumar, Anis Mirza and Krishan Pal
Department of Horticulture, University Teaching Departments, CCS University Campus,
Meerut-250 004 Uttar Pradesh
E-mail : dhaka1968@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: An investigation was carried out to find the effect of different chemicals as pulsing
solutions (CaCl2 1%, Sucrose 5% + 8HQC 150 ppm, Sucrose 3% + Al2(SO4)3 300 ppm for duration of
20 and 24 h) and wrapping materials (Newspaper, Butter paper and Cellophane sheet for duration of
16 h) on the quality and vase life of cut rose cv. First Red. Results obtained show that all treatments
performed better than that of control. Among all the treatments, A2C2 (cut rose pulsed with Sucrose 5%
+ 8HQC 150 ppm for 20 h and packaged with Butter paper for 16 h) recorded the maximum increase in
quality and vase life of 12.34 days. Whereas the treatments A2C0 (pulsed with Sucrose 5% + 8HQC
150 ppm for 20 h only) and A0C2 (packaged with Butter paper for 16 h only) recorded a vase life of
11.13 days and 11.02 days, respectively. However, in control treatment (A0C0) the vase life recorded
was 8.53 days.
15. FABA BEAN: UNIQUE GERMPLASM EXPLORED AND IDENTIFIED
Anil Kumar Singh and B.P. Bhatt
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna-800 014 Bihar
ABSTRACT: The germplasm contains promising traits related to yield and yield attributing
characters, quality characters and also resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses.
Exploration for collection of germplasm of diverse nature is the quickest and simplest method for
acquiring the desired one. 71 accessions of faba bean were collected from Bihar and evaluated.
Unique germplasm explored and identified and notable among them are salt resistant lines
explored and collected from Vaishali district of Bihar. One germplasm line having four pods per
nod and another one bear fruits right from collar region were identified during the course of
characterizations and evaluation. These promising and unique accessions will be used by
breeders/ crop improvement workers in the country for its evaluation and further utilization in
their ongoing/ensuing crop improvement works for strengthening food and nutritional security of
country.
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16. RESPONSE OF DIFFERENT SPACING AND SALICYLIC ACID LEVELS ON GROWTH AND
FLOWERING OF GLADIOLUS (Gladiolus grandiflora L.)
Mani Ram, Virendra Pal¹, Manoj Kumar Singh and Mukesh Kumar
Deptt. of Horticulture, SVPUAT, Meerut-250 110
¹Directorate of Extension, K.V.K. Baghpat (SVPUAT, Meerut)
ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of spacing and salicylic acid levels
on vegetative growth and flowering of gladiolus cv. White Properity at HRC, SVPUAT, Meerut. The
three levels of spacing (20 x 10, 20 x 20, and 20 x 30 cm) and three levels of salicylic acid ( 0, 50 and
100 ppm) were used in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Out of these a
optimum spacing 20 x 20 cm was found superior with 100 ppm salicylic acid concentration in respect
of number of leaves, leaf length (cm), days to opening of 1st
floret and visibility of first spike, spike
length, and number of florets per spike. .
17. ECONOMICS OF PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF OKRA IN DISTRICT BIJNOR (U.P.)
O.P. Maurya and S.L. Pal¹
Department of Agricultural Economics, R.S.M.(P.G.) College, Dhampur (Bijnor)
¹Department of Horticulture
ABSTRACT: Bhindi (Okra) is an important vegetable crop of district Bijnor. It provides a net income of
Rs. 7794.78 with a gross output value of Rs. 21000.00 with a total input of Rs. 13205.22. The cost :
benefit ratio was calculated at 1:1.59. In the marketing of Bhindi(okra) the producer’s share in the price
paid by the consumer was very low being only 56.41 per cent due to inefficient marketing. A sound
production and marketing system of vegetables in general and that of Bhindi (okra) in particular are
needed.
Research Note :
18. IDENTIFICATION OF FABA BEAN (Vicia faba L.) LINES SUITABLE FOR RAINFED AND
IRRIGATED SITUATION
A.K. Singh, B.P. Bhatt, Santosh Kumar and P.K. Sundram
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna 800 014
19. EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF ZINC AND BORON ON YIELD AND FRUIT
QUALITY OF GUAVA (Psidium guajava L.)
Nitin Trivedi, Devi Singh, Vijay Bahadur, V. M. Prasad and J. P. Collis
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad- 211 007
20. RESPONSE OF GIBBERELLIC ACID ON GROWTH BEHAVIOUR AND MENTHOL OIL
YIELD OF MENTHA (Mentha piperita L.)
Awadhesh Kumar, Hashim Mouzzam and Priyanka Singh¹
Department of Botany, Dr, A. H. Rizvi Shia Degree College, Jaunpur-222 002 (U.P.)
¹Baldev P.G. College, Baragawn, Varanasi (U.P.)
21. RESPONSE OF GERBERA VARIETIES AGAINST POWDERY MILDEW DISEASE UNDER
POLYHOUSE CONDITION
Sunil Kumar1
, K.S. Tomar2
and R.C. Shakywar2
1
Department of Floriculture, 2
Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Ag-
ricultural University, Pasighat-791 102, Arunachal Pradesh
E-mail : sunu159@yahoo.co.in
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Volume 1(4), October-December, 2012
Contents
1. Standardization of in-situ Moisture Conservation Method
for Establishment of Aonla Orchards on Sloppy Degraded
Wastelands
R.S. Negi, B.S. Baghel, A.K. Gupta and Y.K. Singh 289-294
2. Perennial Chillies Germplasm Identified and Explored
from Bihar
Anil Kumar Singh, Vijai Kumar Umrao and Manoj
Kumar Sinha
295-299
3. Foliar Application of Potassium, Calcium, Zinc and Boron
Enhanced Yield, Quality and Shelf Life of Mango
Arvind Bhatt, N.K. Mishra, D.S. Mishra and C.P. Singh 300-305
4. Studies on the Extent of Genetic Contamination in Seed
Production of Exerted Stigma Tomato (Solanum
lycopersicum L.)
Rajinder Singh, Dilbagh Singh and J.S. Kanwar 306-311
5. Vegetable Type Pigeonpea Germplasm Identified and
Exlored from Vaishali District of Bihar
Anil Kumar Singh 312-317
6. Qualitative Effect of Wrapping and Cushioning Material
on Guava Fruits During Storage
Deepak Chandra and Rajesh Kumar 318-322
7. Effect of Various Mulch Materials and Spacing on
Growth, Yield and Quality of Strawberry
Priyamvada Sonkar, R.B. Ram and M.L. Meena 323-327
8. Studies on Seed Vigour Deterioration in Pea (Pisum
sativum L.)
Ishrat Ahmad Lone, S.D. Tyagi, D.K. Bahuguna, Rajeev
Kumar and Nitin Kumar
328-333
9. Effect of Foliar Spray of Zinc, Calcium and Boron on
Spike Production of Gladiolus cv. Eurovision
Prashant Katiyar, O.P. Chaturvedi and Dheerendra
Katiyar
334-338
10. Path Coefficient Analysis for Seedling Vigour in Radish
(Raphanus sativus L.) Genotypes
Dilbag Singh and Rajinder Singh 339-343
11. Effect of Post Harvest Calcium Treatments on Shelf Life
of Guava cv. Sardar
Rajesh Kumar, Shant Lal and K.K. Mishra 344-347
12. Effect of Nitrogen and Phosphorus with Nitrogen Sources
on Vegetative Attributes of Tuberose
A.P.S. Gangwar, J.P. Singh, V.K. Umrao and I.P. Singh 348-353
13. Correlation Coefficient Studies in Ashwagandha
(Withania somnifera Dunal) cv. Jawahar-20
Vijai Kumar, Naresh Kumar and M.C. Singh 354-357
14. Integrated Response of Inorganic and Bio-Fertilizers on
Yield and Yield Attributes of Turmeric
Arun Pratap Singh, R.P. Singh, Jagdish Singh and
S.K. Shahi
358-361
15. Effect of Environmental Factors on Phytophthora Blight
Development of Colocasia
R.C. Shakywar and S.P. Pathak 362-366
16. Effect of Chemical and Bio-Fertilizers on Quality of
Onion
Yogita and R.B. Ram 367-370
17. Management of Phomopsis Leaf Blight of Brinjal
Through Different Fungicides and Biopesticide
Ramesh Singh, P.C. Singh, Dinesh Kumar and
N.S. Sachan
371-374
18. Chironjee : A Promising Tree Fruits of Dry Subtropics P.S. Chauhan, Jitendra Singh and Kavita A. 375-379
19. Effect of AgNO3 and 8-HQC on Vase Life of Cut Rose Satish Chand, Vijai Kumar and Jitendra Kumar 280-282
20. Morphological Markers for Identification of Populus
deltoides Clones in Nursery
Manoj Kumar Singh 283-284

HortFlora Research Spectrum, Vol. 1(4): Oct.-Dec. 2012 (ABTRACTS) ISSN : 2250-2823
1. STANDARDIZATION OF IN-SITU MOISTURE CONSERVATION METHOD FOR ESTABLISH-
MENT OF AONLA ORCHARDS ON SLOPPY DEGRADED WASTELANDS
R.S. Negi1
, B.S. Baghel2
, A.K. Gupta3
and Y.K. Singh4
1
Deendayal Research Institute, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Satna (MP)-485 331
2
College of Horticulture, JNKVV, Mandsour (MP)
3,4
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot.
E-mail: drak.gupta108@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: A study was carried out in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Deendayal Research Institute,
Satna for two consecutive years to evaluate the effect of various in-situ moisture conservation
measures on establishment and growth of aonla (Emblica officinalis) in sloppy degraded lands.
In-situ moisture conservation measures included for the study were preparation of circular ring
basin + mulching the basin with black polythene, staggered contour trenching (45 cm width and 3
m length) on upper side of the plant basin, placement of one submerged pitcher in one side of the
plant for rainwater harvesting, setting the seedling in a depression of 1 m width and 15 cm deep,
surrounded by a ring-shaped ridge with 25 cm width and 15 cm height and a 30 cm opening on
the higher side to harvest rain water + filling the depression with straw + mulching with black
polythene and control (no micro- catchment or mulch). The results revealed that all the in-situ
moisture conservation methods showed improvements in survival, establishment and growth of
aonla plants. However, preparation of micro catchment area of one meter width surrounded by
ring shaped ridge of 25 cm width and 15 cm height and having a 30 cm opening at the higher side
and mulching in depressed area with straw and cover with black polythene was found to be the
most effective moisture conservation method in increasing the survival and growth of aonla
seedlings/budlings among all the conservation treatments.
2. PERENNIAL CHILLIES GERMPLASM IDENTIFIED AND EXPLORED FROM BIHAR
Anil Kumar Singh, Vijai Kumar Umrao¹ and Manoj Kumar Sinha
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna-800 014 Bihar
¹Department of Horticulture, Ch. Shivnath Singh Shandilya (P.G.) College, Machhra,
Meerut-250 106 (U.P.)
ABSTRACT: Quality seeds are the indispensable material for successful crop production.
Germplasm resource contains unique traits/genes that can be utilized for further crop
improvement. Exploration for collection of germplasm is the quickest and simplest method for
acquiring the desired one. Perennial type of chillies has been identified and explored from
WALMI Research farm of ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Patna (Bihar). This
unique germplasm has been entered in the seventh successive years of successful fruiting.
Such distinctive genotype could be a great value for kitchen garden purpose, particularly in the
era of nucleus family. Such promising and unique germplasm can be utilized by chillies worker in
their respective on going/ensuing crop improvement programme to reinforcement food and
nutritional security of country by efficient utilization.
3. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF POTASSIUM, CALCIUM, ZINC AND BORON ENHANCED
YIELD, QUALITY AND SHELF LIFE OF MANGO
Arvind Bhatt, N.K. Mishra, D.S. Mishra and C.P. Singh
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and
Technology, Pantnagar 263 145 (US Nagar, Uttarakhand)
ABSTRACT: Mango, the national fruit of India, has developed its own importance all over the
world. Being a useful and delicious fruit, it is the part of culture and religion since long time, and
now, it is recognized as one of the best fruits in the world market. Calcium and potassium
amongst major nutrients as well as zinc, boron amongst micro nutrients have been found to play
a major role in maintenance of mango fruit quality. Moreover, for rapid response and correction
of deficiencies of mineral nutrients, foliar spray of nutrients especially Ca, B, Zn and K have been
used singly or in combination. The experiment was conducted on mango cv. Dashehari at
Horticulture Research Centre, Patharchatta, G.B. Pant Univesity of Agriculture and Technology,
Pantnagar. The experiment involved the pre-harvest foliar spray of nutrients at ‘marvel stage’ of
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