The document is the June 2017 issue of the journal 'Hortflora Research Spectrum,' which includes various articles on horticultural research, covering topics such as the role of nutrients in flower crops, pest management in brinjal, economic assessments of banana production, and studies on guava genotypes. Key findings highlight the importance of nutrient management for plant growth, effective pest control methods, and the assessment of crop production costs and yields. The journal aims to provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in the field of horticulture.

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4. CONTENTS
1. Role of Major Nutrients (NPK) in Flower Crops : A
Review
G. Madhuri, B. Babu Rao and P. Neelima 69-76
2. Biology and Eco-friendly Management of 28-Spotted
Lady Beetle (Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata
Fabr.)–A Serious Pest of Brinjal
Arti Katiyar, Vijai Kumar and K.D. Verma 77-81
3. An Economic Assessment of Banana Production in
Bhagalpur district of Bihar
Priyanka Kumari, Nasim Ahmad and M.K.
Wadhwani
82-87
4. Floral Biology Studies in Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
Genotypes
Banoth Shiva 88-92
5. Optimization of Protocol for Minimizing in-vitro
Contamination of Embryo Cultured Peach (Prunus persica
L.)
A.S. Sundouri, Harminder Singh, Anirudh
Thakur and Dimpy Raina
93-96
6. Physico-Chemical and Morphological Evaluation of
Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Genotypes under Tarai
Conditions.
Jitendra Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Shailesh
Tripathi and Vijay Pratap Singh
97-101
7. Prevalence of Citrus Diseases in Different Agro-Climatic
Zones of Punjab
Anita Arora 102-105
8. Physico-Chemical Changes During Growth, Maturity and
Ripening in Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk) cv. Gola and
Chhuhara
V.K. Asati, K. P Singh and A. K. Goswami 106-109
9. Growth and Yield of Aloe (Aloe barbadensis M.) as
Influenced by Harvest Dates
Bijit Kumar Saud and Urbashi Hazarika 110-113
10. Effect of Different Organic Manures and Bio-fertilizers on
Growth and Yield of Okra and Nutrient Uptake
V. V. Appa Rao, Sanjay Singh and S. Raja 114-118
11. Performance of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)
Cultivars Grown for Spikes under Western Uttar Pradesh
Conditions
Virendra Pal, K.P. Singh, Ashish Tyagi,
Anant Kumar and Omvir Singh
119-121
12. Fruit Production and Biochemical Aspects of Seeds of
Euryale ferox Salisb. under ex-situ Conditions
Amit Kumar, I.S. Singh, Ramesh Kumar, V.
N. Jha, A. K. Thakur and Anil Kumar
122-124
13. Effect of Stage of Maturity and Method of Drying on
Bio-Chemical and Organoleptic Attributes of Ber
(Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) Fruits
V.K. Asati, K. P Singh and A. K. Goswami 125-127
14. Response of Bulb Size on Vegetative Growth, Flowering
and Bulb Production in Tuberose (Polianthes Tuberosa L.)
cv. Phule Rajani
Krishan P. Singh, Tarak N. Saha and P.
Hollajer
128–130
15. Effect of NPK on Plant Growth and Flowering of
Amaryllis belladonna
Rohit Kumar Sharma, S. Saravanan and
Sunita Kumari
131-133
16. Effect of Mulching on the Growth and Yield of Onion
(Allium cepa L.)
S. K. Singh, Sanjay Kumar2 and Subash
Chand
134-136
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1. Role of Major Nutrients (NPK) in Flower Crops : A Review
G. Madhuri1
, B. Babu Rao2
and P. Neelima3
1
Deptt. of Floriculture and Landscaping, OUAT, Orissa, India
2
Deptt. of Vegetable Science, Dr. Y. S. R. H. U, V. R. Gudem, Andhra Pradesh
3
Deptt. of HC & RI, Dr. Y. S. R. H. U, V. R. Gudem, Andhra Pradesh
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: neelimapalagani@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT : Vibrant horticulture is dependent upon many factors, among which proper and judicious soil
nutrient management practices comes first. There are seventeen elements are known to be essential for
plants. Among which nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium plays vital role and they are considered as major
plant nutrients. Among horticultural crops, floriculture is growing at an alarming rate both in open and protected
cultivation. Proper growth and development of the plant is ultimately effected by regular nutritional
management. Importance of major plant nutrients and their dose for better growth and yield for various flower
crops viz. gladiolus, rose, gerbera, golden rod, cymbidium, chrysanthemum, calendula, China aster,
anthurium, tulip, marigold, tuberose, gaillardia, larkspur, spider lily etc. has been reviewed for better
understanding and will be helpful for present crop cultivation and future research purpose.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 69-76 (June 2017)
1. Biology and Eco-friendly Management of 28-Spotted Lady Beetle (Henosepilachna
vigintioctopunctata Fabr.)–A Serious Pest of Brinjal
Arti Katiyar1*
, Vijai Kumar2
and K.D. Verma3
1
ICAR- Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur (U.P.)- 208 024, India
2
Deptt. of Horticulture, CSSS (PG) College, Machhra, Meerut
3
Deptt. of Entomology, A.S. College, Lakhaoti, Bulandsahar
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: artikatiyar25@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is an important Solanaceous crop of subtropics and tropics.
Several biotic and abiotic factors contribute in lowering the yield in brinjal. Among various biotic factors, insect
pests are important which greatly affect the quality and productivity of brinjal crop through inflicting a direct
damage. 28-Spotted lady beetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (F.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is one of
the major pest of egg plant. The larvae and adults scrape the green matter from brinjal leaves and cause
damage up to 80%. The morphology and biology of the pest is described under this study. Among the various
components of management, Aspergillus flavus and Bacillus thuringiensis are effective against different
stages of H. vigintioctopunctata. The predator reduviid bug, Rhinocoris fuscipes (Fab.) is quite efficient. The
various plant products are found to be effective against this pest. The repellent and antifeedant properties of
Neem, Mahua and Groundnut cakes have also been established.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 77-81 (June 2017)
3. An Economic Assessment of Banana Production in Bhagalpur district of Bihar
Priyanka Kumari1
, Nasim Ahmad1*
and M.K. Wadhwani2
1
Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa
Samastipur-848 125 (Bihar),
2
Department of Agricultural Economics, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur
*Corresponding author’s E-mail: nasim.rau@gmail.com
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6. ABSTRACT : The study was conducted on primary data, collected from a sample of 60 banana growers,
consisted of 26 (43 %), 25 (42 %) and 9 (15 %) marginal & small, semi-medium and medium & large category.
The data were collected from the sample growers with the help of specifically prepared pre-tested schedules
through Survey Method by interviewing them, selected through Multi-Stage Sampling Technique from a cluster
of 3 villages of Nawgachia block of Bhagalpur district. The study revealed that per ha average total cost of
cultivation of banana var. robusta was found ranging between ` 1, 00,566.45 on marginal & small farms to
` 95, 294.42 on medium & large farms. The variable costs included material cost (72.55 %) and labour cost
(23.60 %). The material cost was found highest ( ` 72364.71 per ha) on marginal & small farms. The average
labour cost was estimated as ` 22512.93 per ha. The average cost of irrigation and fertilizer constituted 35.59
per cent and 16.01 per cent of total cost, respectively while labour cost constituted of 23.60 per cent. The yield
(number of bunches per ha) was found ranging from 2768 to 2847 among three categories of farms and the
average price received by the banana growers was ` 129.91 per bunch. The average gross income has been
estimated as ` 3, 64,007.87 per ha, which was ranging in ascending order to size of farms; i.e., higher on large
farms and less on marginal farms. The “return to total cost ratio” was estimated at 3.78, which was also in
ascending order to size group.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 82-87 (June 2017)
4. Floral Biology Studies in Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Genotypes
Banoth Shiva*
Div. of Fruits and Horticultural Technology,
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: banothshivaiari@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : This experiment was carried out to obtain information on flowering pattern of Psidium, so that
suitable species or varieties can be used in future breeding programme for their hybridization work to plan and
develop crosses.The results revealed that cultivar Allahabad Safeda was earliest to bloom (24th
April) followed
by Arka Amulya, Black guava, Hissar Surkha, Lalit and Snow White (25th
April), whereas L-49 (Sardar) was last
to flower (10th
May). Flowering duration among guava genotypes differed significantly and it ranged between
39 to 52 days. The maximum flowering duration was observed in Lalit and Shweta (52 days) followed by Hisar
Surkha (51 days), Sasni collection (51 days) and Arka Amulya (50 days), while, the shortest flowering duration
was recorded in Hafsi Red (39 days). Thus, from the above findings it was noticed that the variation between
the genotypes may be attributed to the differences in the genetic makeup of these genotypes. Observation and
knowledge of such traits can guide a programme of genetic improvement, especially those pursuing derivation
of varieties through hybridization programme. Also trees can possibly be exploited by cultural manipulation to
flower and fruit when desired.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 88-92 (June 2017)
5. Optimization of Protocol for Minimizing in-vitro Contamination of Embryo Cultured Peach
(Prunus persica L.)
A.S. Sundouri1
, Harminder Singh2
, Anirudh Thakur2
and Dimpy Raina3
1
Division of Fruit Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir,
Shalimar, 190 025
2
Department of Fruit Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Pb., 141 004.
3
KVK, Ferozepur, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Pb., 141 004.
*Corresponding Author’s Email: asundouri@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Micro propagation is a rapid propagation technique for raising any kind of plant but it encounter
with the utmost problem of contaminations by different sources such as bacteria, fungi and many more which
reduces their productivity and completely prevents their successful cultivation. The present study was an
attempt to minimize the contamination occurred in the embryo cultured peach by using different surface
sterilants to obtain successful plantlet. Among the different sterilants cetrimide 5% for 15 minutes followed by
carbandazium 2% for 5 minutes was the most effective treatment which showed maximum effect against
contaminations. However, the sterilant 0.1% HgCl2 for 10 minutes and ethanol for 70% for 3 minutes duration
gave maximum uncontaminated plantlet with low survival rate.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 93-96 (June 2017)

7. 6. Physico-chemical and Morphological Evaluation of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Genotypes under
Tarai Conditions
Jitendra Kumar*, Rajesh Kumar, Shailesh Tripathi and Vijay Pratap Singh
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
Pantnagar (India)–263 145
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: jkumar_hort@outlook.com
ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted on different guava genotypes to evaluate the physico-chemical
and morphological properties of guava. Different guava genotypes performed significantly different. MPUAT
Sel-1 exhibited maximum fruit diameter, fruit size, fruit weight, fruit volume and total sugars percentage. While,
Kayamganzi exhibited maximum fruit length and reducing sugars. Allahabad Safeda showed maximum length
: diameter ratio. RCGH - 11 showed maximum specific gravity. RCGH-1 showed maximum TSS, titratable
acidity, non-reducing sugars, sugar : acid ratio, plant height, plant canopy spread and stem girth. Sangareddy
showed maximum ascorbic acid content. Other traits showed inferior performance among the evaluated guava
genotypes.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 97-101 (June 2017)
7. Prevalence of Citrus diseases in Different Agro-climatic Zones of Punjab
Anita Arora*
Department of Fruit Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004, Punjab, India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: anitapau@pau.edu
ABSTRACT : Surveys revealed that citrus foot rot/gummosis, fruit drop/stem-end rot and die-back were the
most widespread diseases prevalent in Punjab. Other commonly occurring diseases were bacterial canker,
citrus greening, citrus ring spot and sooty mould. Citrus foot rot/gummosis occurred in trees of all age groups
across the agro-climatic zones. Population of Phytophthora nicotianae showed an increasing trend from July
onwards and reached maximum in the month of September. Pathological fruit drop during the months of
September and October was the most detrimental. Percent intensity of bacterial canker was very low in old
orchards; whereas young orchards and nurseries in all the three agro-climatic zones were having low to
moderate disease intensity. Citrus greening was more prevalent in the central and sub-mountainous regions,
particularly on older trees. Moderate incidence of citrus ring spot was observed in arid-irrigated and central
zones.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 102-105 (June 2017)
8. Physico-chemical changes during Growth, Maturity and Ripening in Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana
Lamk) cv. Gola and Chhuhara
V.K. Asati1*
, K. P Singh1
and A. K. Goswami2
1
Department of Horticulture, A. S. (P.G.) College, Lakhaoti, Distt. Bulandshahr, C.C.S. University Meerut (U.P.)
2
Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, IARI, New Delhi.
*Corresponding Author’s Email : drvinodasati@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : A study was conducted to evaluate the physical and chemical changes occurring during the
various stages of fruit growth and development of 12-year-old Ber (cv. Gola and Chhuhara) trees. The ber fruit
had a growth pattern of double sigmoid type. Fruit size rapidly increased from fruit set to 30th
Nov. and
comparatively slow from 30th
Nov. to 30th
Dec., thereafter it was increased upto 20th
March. The fruit size
remained unchanged after 20th
March. Shape index was higher in initial stage and decreased continuously
during the growth. The changes in fruit weight were almost similar to that of fruit length or diameter. The fruit
weight increased with the advancement of maturity. The specific gravity of fruit showed a decreasing trend
during the early stages and increased continuously until full fruit maturity. Pulp stone ratio was a slow and
gradually increased after fruit set, followed by a sharp increase. The total soluble solids was low in early stage
and it increased very much during later stages of fruit development. The per cent acidity was gradually
increased up to 15th
Feb. in cultivar Gola and upto 1st
March in Chhuhara respectively, and it declined
thereafter. Ascorbic acid content gradually increased from fruit set to maturity.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 106-109 (June 2017)

8. 9. Growth and Yield of Aloe (Aloe barbadensis M.) as influenced by Harvest Dates
Bijit Kumar Saud* and Urbashi Hazarika
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013, India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: bijit1969@rediff.com
ABSTRACT : To investigate the growth and yield of Aloe (Aloe barbadensis M.) in open condition as influenced
by harvest dates, an experiment was carried out at the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) Block,
Experimental Farm, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University in Jorhat during 2015-2016. A
total of four treatments with five replications were laid out in a Randomized Block Design. The treatments were
comprised of: T0- Harvesting at an interval of two months (recommended practice), T1- Harvesting at one and a
half months interval (after first harvest), T2- Harvesting at two and a half months interval (after first harvest) and
T3- Harvesting at three and a half months interval (after first harvest). The results showed that the different
harvest intervals had significant effect on the growth and yield of Aloe. The maximum values for all the growth
and yield parameters were observed in T3 [Harvesting at three and a half months interval (after first harvest)]
treatment whereas the minimum values were observed in T1 [Harvesting at one and a half months interval (after
first harvest) ] treatment. Overall, Aloe leaves harvested at three and a half months interval resulted in higher
productivity and maximum benefit in subtropical climate of Jorhat, Assam.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 110-113 (June 2017)
10. Effect of different organic manures and bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of okra and
nutrient uptake
V. V. Appa Rao*, Sanjay Singh and S. Raja
Central Horticultural Experiment Station, (ICAR-CIAH), Vejalpur- 389 340, Panchamahals, Gujarat.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: vvapparaoyasu@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.] with different
organic manures like farm yard manure , vermi compost, poultry manure and sheep manure with biofertilizer
combinations like Azotobacter chroococcum and Azospirillum brasilense with four replications in randamised
block design during kharif season on an ustachrept soil of Central Horticultural Experiment Station farm at
Vejalpur, Panchamahals, Gujarat. The results revealed that the crop receiving poultry manure gave
significantly higher yields (27.54 t/ha) in okra compared to the other three manures like vermi-compost (23.37
t/ha), farm yard manure (20.43 t/ha), sheep manure (15.77 t/ha) and control (8.82 t/ha). However, between two
sources of bio fertilizers Azotobacter chroococcum proved better and recorded higher yield (23.56 t/ha)
compared to Azospirillum brasilense (19.99 t/ha) with an increase of 17.86 percent over the other. Maximum
nitrogen (226.2 kg/ha), phosphorous (18.9 kg/ha), potassium (62.4 kg/ha), calcium (157.8 kg/ha), magnesium
(129.8 kg/ha) and sulphur (32.1 kg/ha) uptake was observed in the treatment received poultry manure in
combination with Azotobacter chroococcum.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 114-118 (June 2017)
11. Performance of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) Cultivars grown for Spikes under Western
Uttar Pradesh conditions
Virendra Pal1*
, K.P. Singh 2
, Ashish Tyagi1
, Anant Kumar3
and Omvir Singh1
1
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hastinapur,
2
Division of Floriculture and Landscaping, Indian Institute of Agricultural Research, Pusa, New Delhi-110012
3
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad S.V.P.U.A & T, Meerut-250 110 (U.P.)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: dvpgangwar77@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted to assess the performance of tuberose cultivars used for
spikes production under Western Utter Pradesh conditions at Research Farm, under Crop Cafetaria Unit ,
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hastinapur, SVP University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut (UP) India during the
year 2014-15 and 2015-16. Eight potential cultivars namely Mexican Single, Arka Nirantara, Shringar, Rajat
Rekha, Pearl Double, Suvasini, Vaibhav and Swarn Rekha were performed in a Randomized Complete Block
Design (RCBD) with three replications. Tuberose cultivars varied significantly for growth and flowering
parameters. Among the various cultivars tested, the longest spike was recorded in the cv. Shringar (74.09 cm)
which was at par with cvs. Maxican Single (73.53 cm), Arka Nirantara (71.24 cm) and Rajat Rekha (71.03 cm),
whereas the cultivar Swarn Rekha exhibited shortest spike length (63.86 cm). Number of florets/spike was

9. found to be maximum in Vaibhav (32.32) being at par with Suvasini (31.32), Swarn Rekha (28.75) and Pearl
Double (28.58). The minimum number of florets/spike was observed in cv. Rajat Rekha (17.55). The maximum
production of spikes/ha was recorded in Suvasini (184110 Nos.) followed by Vaibhav (183731 Nos.), Shringar
(183219 Nos.) and Arka Nirantara (182271 Nos.). The minimum number of spikes/ha was recorded in cv.
Swarn Rekha (130640 Nos.).
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 119-121 (June 2017)
12. Fruit Production and Biochemical aspects of Seeds of Euryale ferox Salisb. under ex-situ
Conditions
Amit Kumar1
, I.S. Singh2*
, Ramesh Kumar1
, V. N. Jha3
, A. K. Thakur2
and Anil Kumar4
1
Department of Biotechnology, LNMU, Darbhanga, Bihar
2
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Research Centre for Makhana, Darbhanga-846 005
3
Department of Botany, MRM College, LNMU, Darbhanga, Bihar
4
Shri Bhola Paswan Shastri Agicultural College, Purnia, BAU, Sabour, Bihar
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: induciah@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT: Field studies on Euryale ferox Salisb. using fresh mature seeds were carried out in experimental
plots of Research Centre for Makhana, Darbhanga. Production of fresh seeds has been estimated to be 3.0
t/ha. Biochemical analysis of fresh seeds revealed 55.16% available carbohydrate, 25.73% protein, 12.80%
moisture, 4.68% fibre, 1.08% ash and 0.52% fat. The seeds were found to contain amylose 20.22%, P 65.41
mg/100 g, K 36 mg/100 g, Na 47.32 mg/100g, Fe 0.96 mg/100g, Mn0.92 mg/100g, Cu 0.26 mg 100 g and Zn
0.83 mg/100 g.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 122-124 (June 2017)
13. Effect of Stage of Maturity and Method of Drying on Bio-chemical and Organoleptic
Attributes of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) Fruits
V.K. Asati1*
, K. P Singh1
and A. K. Goswami2
1
Department of Horticulture, A. S. (P.G.) College, Lakhaoti, Distt. Bulandshahr, C.C.S. University Meerut (U.P.)
2
Div. of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, IARI, New Delhi
*Corresponding author’s E-mail: drvinodasati@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of different stages of ripening on the quality of Z.
mauritiana fruits during drying. The fruits were graded into Immature (Greenish), Mature (Golden Yellow) and
Ripe (Redish Brown) categories and these formed the treatments. The dehydration method was more effective
than the open sun drying method for retention of fruits colour, reducing fruit spoilage percentage and moisture
content during drying. Organoleptic rating was slightly higher in dehydrated fruits than sun drying fruits. In sun
drying method per cent acidity was found higher whereas the ascorbic acid content was completely loosed.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 125-127 (June 2017)
14. Response of Bulb size on Vegetative Growth, Flowering and Bulb Production in Tuberose
(Polianthes Tuberosa L.) cv. Phule Rajani
Krishan P. Singh1*
, Tarak N. Saha and P. Hollajer
ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research , College of Agriculture Campus, Shivajinagar, Pune – 411005
(Maharashtra)
1
Present address: Division of Floriculture and Landscaping, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New
Delhi – 110012
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail : amit14_0485@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT : Apart from other production technologies, the performance of tuberose is also influenced by bulb and
bulblet to be planted as propagation material. In the present study, beside mother bulb, four bulb grades (diameter in cm)
namely, above 3.5 cm, 3.4-2.5, 2.4-1.5, and below 1.5 were selected as treatments for planting. The results revealed that
planting of bulb grade above 3.5 cm diameter produced significantly maximum number of leaves/clump (39.15), width of
leaf (1.88 cm), number of tillers/clump (14.10), spike length (65.20 cm), rachis length (30.43 cm), fresh weight of cut spike
(75.20 cm), number of florets per spike (35.50), number of bulbs per clump (25.90), average diameter of bulb (3.15 cm)
and total weight of bulbs/clump (392.40 g). Planting of mother bulbs produced significantly the maximum number of

10. bulblets per clump (52.35) and their corresponding weight (104.90g). On the other hand, planting of mother bulbs
produced significantly the minimum width of leaf (1.46 cm), number of tillers per clump (12.00), rachis length (15.40 cm),
fresh weight of cut spike (52.83 g) and weight of bulbs/clump (249.25g). Planting of smallest sized bulbs (below 1.5 cm
diameter) produced significantly the minimum number of leaves (17.25) and tillers (12.00) per clump, number of florets/
spike (21.18) and number of bulblets (19.05) and their weight (41.65g) per clump.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 128-130 (June 2017)
15. Effect of NPK on Plant Growth and Flowering of Amaryllis belladonna
Rohit Kumar Sharma1
, S. Saravanan1
and Sunita Kumari2*
1
Department of Horticulture, Allahabad School of Agriculture, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Tech-
nology and Sciences, Deemed to-be University, Allahabad, INDIA
2
Department of Horticulture, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar-263 145,
Uttarakhand, India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: sunitakumari.sean@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The study on effect of NPK on plant growth and flowering of Amaryllis belladonna was carried out
at Department of Horticulture, Allahabad School of Agriculture, SHIATS, Allahabad during 2013-2014. The
study showed that at 180 DAP, application of N :P :K125 50 125 Kg/ha resulted in significantly maximum plant
height (43.96 cm) and No. of leaves/plant (8.66), too late flower scape emergence (174.66 days), tallest flower
scape (51.76 cm), maximum diameter of flower bud (2.42 cm) and flowers (5.66) and longest durability of
flower (6.55 days). The earliest flower scape emergence (167 days) was recorded in T1(N P K60 30 30 kg/ha) while
total number of flower scapes/plant (3.33) and number of flowers/scape (4.10) were found maximum in T5 (
N P K75 45 45 Kg/ha) and T (N P K5 175 75 175 Kg/ha), respectively.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 131-133 (June 2017)
16. Effect of Mulching on the Growth and Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.)
S.K. Singh1
, Sanjay Kumar2
and Subash Chand3*
1
Deptt.of Horticulture, 2
Deptt.of Agri. Chemistry and 3
Deptt.of Agronomy, B. R. D. (P.G.) College, Deoria
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: subashc7@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted at Campus Research Farm, B.R.D. (P.G.) College, Deoria, (U.P.)
during the rabi season 2014-15 and 2015-16 to assess the influence of different mulching on the growth and
yield of onion. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Treatments of
the experiment were seven types of mulching such as control (Mo), Rice straw (M1), Water hyacinth (M2),
Baggage straw (M3), Wheat straw (M4), Grass straw (M5) and Pipal leaf straw (M6). The results revealed that
growth parameters viz. plant height, no. of leaves, bulb length, bulb diameter, bulb weight and bulb yield were
increased significantly with adopting mulching. The maximum plant height, no. of leaves, bulb length, bulb
diameter, bulb weight and bulb yield were recorded under Pipal leaf straw. Interestingly, the plant height, no. of
leaves, bulb length, bulb diameter, bulb weight and bulb yield did not show significantly differences between M6
and M3. So, mulching with Pipal leaf straw and water hyacinth numerically gave the highest yield 38.00 t/ha,
38.40 t/ha and 37.50 t/ha., 37.60 t/ha during both year of experimentation, respectively.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (2) : 134-136 (June 2017)
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ABSTRACTS
1. Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Heavy Metals Resistant Bacteria from Root of
Eichhornia crassipes
Umesh Kumar* and A.P. Garg
Department of Microbiology, Ch. Charan Singh University Meerut 250 004 (India)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail:umesh_micro2015@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT: The pollution of the environment with toxic heavy metals is spreading throughout the world along with
industrial progress. Microorganism and microbial products can be highly efficient bio-accumulators of soluble and particulate
forms of metals especially dilute external solution. Microbe related technologies mayprovide an alternative or addition to
conventional method or metal recovery. The present study deals with isolation, identification and characterization of heavy
metals resistant bacteria were isolated from roots Eichhornia crassipes in emerging pollutant drainage sites of industries at
Unnao, Gajraulla, Hindon River Ghaziabad and Sobhapur village NH-58 Meerut. The eighteen bacterial strains were
authentically identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas fluoresencs, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus,
Kleibsella pneumonaie, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis. The isolates showed optimum growth at alkaline pH 6.5
to 8.5 and optimum temperature for 37.0°C to 4.5°C. The identified isolates are resistant to Arsenic trioxide (As2O3),
Chromium tri-oxides (Cr2O3), Cadmium di oxides (CdO), Lead oxides (PbO), Zinc oxides (ZnO), Nickel oxides (NiO) and
Copper Oxide (CuO). The identified heavy metals resistant bacteria could be useful for the bioremediation of heavy metal
contaminated industrial effluent and waste water.
Published in: HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3): 137-144 (September 2017)
2. Performance of Guava Cultivars with Different in-situ Moisture Conservation Techniques
under Rainfed condition of Bundelkhand
Deepesh Kothari and Sunil Kumar*
Grass land and Silvipasture Management Division, Indian Grass land and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: sunilhort66@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT: In Guava orchard of raifed condition of Bundelkhand, artificial irrigation is neither practical nor economical due
to non availability of irrigation facility and harvesting of rain water through in-situ conservation measures is only viable
alternative as adopting vegetative barrier, staggered trench, during July, 2014-February,2015 produced significantly higher
fruit yield in respect of quality fruit weight, fruit size, TSS and Vitamin C in winter (Mrig Bahar) with Allahabad Safeda, Shweta
and Lalit cultivars. In-situ moisture conservation measures could sustain moisture availability for longer duration after
monsoon that has been helpful for vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting of guava. Staggered trench and vegetative barrier
as a moisture conservation measure gave fruitful results for production as well as quality fruit.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3): 145-152 (September 2017)
3. Fungicidal Management of Apple Scab in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, India
R. C. Shakywar*, N. Lobsang 2, B. K. Sharma 3, B. M. Singh 4 and P. K. Pandey 5
1College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat - 791 102, Arunachal Pradesh,
India.
2State Horticulture Farm, Shergaon, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh.
3ADAMA India Pvt. Ltd, Plot No: DS-13, IKP Knowledge Park, Sy No. 542/2 Genome Valley, Turkapally, Ranga
Reddy District, Hyderabad - 500 078 (T. S.), India.
4Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Siang, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University,
Pasighat - 791 102, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
5Department of Basic Science and Humanities, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University,
Pasighat-791102, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

17. 5Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786 004, Assam, India.
*Corresponding author E-mail: rcshakywar@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the bio-efficacy of fungicides against scab of apple
manifested recently in all apple growing states of India. These diseases are favoured by high rainfall and moderate
temperature ranging from 20-22°C during the different fruit development stages of apple. Before, spraying of fungicide on
apple scab, the disease intensity ranged from 5.03 to 5.49 % in various treatments and difference was non-significant. Ten
day after first spray, among the different fungicidal treatments, Tebuconazole 8% + Captan 32% SC @ 3.0 ml/l recorded
minimum (2.92%) disease intensity being at par with Tebuconazole 8% + Captan 32% SC @ 2.5 ml/l (3.18%). However, the
highest disease intensity (7.37%) was also recorded in untreated control.
Published in: HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3): 153-158 (September 2017)
4. Standardization of Phenol Free Genomic DNA Extraction of Pomegranate Genotypes for Diversity
Analysis
Dimpy Raina 1* and A. S. Sundouri 2
1KVK Ferozepur, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India
2Faculty of Horticulture, Division of Fruit Science, SKUAST, Shalimar, Kashmir.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: dimpy.raina@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The isolation of intact high-molecular-mass genomic and good quality deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the pre-
requisite for many molecular biology applications including long polymerase chain reaction (PCR), endonuclease restriction
digestion, southern blot analysis, and genomic library construction. The presence of high concentrations of polysaccharides,
polyphenols, proteins, and other secondary metabolites in pomegranate leaves poses problem in getting good quality DNA.
The study aimed to determine a reliable and modified protocol based on the cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)
method for DNA extraction from pomegranate leaves. Easy purification method was added to modify CTAB method using
Tris-saturated phenol: chloroform (1:1) and 3M sodium acetate. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and -mercaptoethanol were
employed to manage phenolic compounds. Extended chloroform-isoamyl alcohol treatment followed by RNase treatment.
Efficient yields of high-quality amplifiable DNA (200-1200 ng) was produced rapidly with modified CTAB method. Quantity of
obtained DNA from this extraction method was controlled in terms of absorbance at wavelength of 260, 230 and 280 nm. The
absorbance ratio of A260/A280 indicates presence of dense protein. Spectrophotometric analysis at A260/A280 revealed
ratio range of 1.77–1.94. The purified DNA which has excellent spectral quality was efficiently amplified by 48 SSR primers
and was suitable for long-fragment PCR amplification.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3): 159-162 (September 2017)
5. Survey and Evaluation of Physico-chemical Characters of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. L-49
Growing in Jhalawar District
Kailash Chander Jat*, Prerak Bhatnagar, Jitendra Singh, M. C. Jain, S. K. Jain, M. K. Sharma and Bhim Singh
College of Horticulture and Forestry, Agriculture University Kota Campus. Jhalarapatan,
Jhalawar-326 023 (Rajasthan)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail : kailashjat4393@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: A survey was undertaken during October-2016 to April -2017 at the guava bearing orchards of fruit growers in
Jhalawar district of Rajasthan state with an aim to identify promising type amongst orchards of guava cv. L- 49 growing in the
Jhalawar district. 70 samples at uniform maturity in December 2016 were collected from different locations of the Jhalawar
district. Among treatment Dag, Gangdhar (T7) recorded maximum fruit weight (279.98 g) and pulp weight (272.67 g), and
treatment Gangdhar, Gangdhar (T8 ) recorded maximum fruit length (7.88 cm), fruit diameter (8.80 cm), sensory quality score
(8.30), TSS content (10.80°brix), TSS : Acid ratio (38.33), reducing sugars (5.18 %), non-reducing sugars (4.81%) and total
sugars content (10.25 %). The treatment Narayan Khera, Pachpahar (T6) 6estimated minimum seed: pulp ratio (0.016), while
treatment (T13) Chand Kheri, Khanpur possessed maximum length of edible portion excluding seed cavity (15.96 mm), The
treatment Sareri, Manohar-Thana (T9) observed highest value of ascorbic acid (263.00mg/ 100g fruit pulp). The treatment
Lhas, Aklera (T1) was found having minimum number of seeds per fruit (161) and minimum weight of seeds in fruits (3.92 g).
Based on these findings it can be concluded that treatment Gangdhar, Gangdhar (T8) was found superior over all other
treatments with respect fruit quality parameters and can be utilized for improvement in breeding programmes.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3): 163-167 (September 2017)
6. Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
Satyendra Kumar, M. L. Meena* and D. C. Meena
Department of Applied Plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University),
Vidya-Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226 025,

18. *Corresponding Author’s E-mail :drmeena1977@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The present study on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in tomato germplasm for horticultural
traits under Lucknow conditions was carried out at the Horticulture Research Farm of Department of Applied Plant Science,
BBA University, Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow (U.P.), India, during Rabi season of 2015-16. On the basis of overall
findings, it was concluded that there is wide range of variation in tomato strains for all the characters studied. The strain PT-
11 is highly significant for days to marketable picking, number of flowers/cluster, number of fruits/cluster, number of
fruit/plant, fruit weight/ cluster and fruit yield, and the biochemical traits viz., TSS and ascorbic acid were found highest in PH-
2 strain of tomato except acidity.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 168-172 (September 2017)
7. Delineation of Psidium spp. using Morphological Traits
Priyamvada Pandey, Rajesh Kumar* and Satish Chand
Department of Horticulture, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology 263 145, Uttarakhand, India.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: rkshukla2006@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The main aim of study was to characterize 20 genotypes of Psidium spp., consisting of 16 cultivated varieties
and 4 wild spp. at morphological level. Observations were recorded for different leaf characters viz., length of leaf blade,
width of leaf blade, petiole length, number of veins, surface area of leaf, shape of leaf, shape of leaf apex and base, colour of
upper and lower leaf surface, colour of leaves during winters, texture of leaf, pubescence and leaf lamina thickness which
revealed that significant variations were present with reference to various morphological characteristics among the different
genotypes. Psidium chinensis was observed to be most diverse morphologically. Considering shape of leaf, shape of leaf
apex and base and leaf colour during winters, these leaf morphological characters were quite informative and useful in
characterizing these genotypes, as some genotypes could easily be identified using a combination of these characters.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 173-176 (September 2017)
8. Screening of Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) Genotypes for Sodium Induced Sodicity
Chandra Shekhar, Neerja Singh, Himanshu Trivedi 1* and H. K. Singh
Department of Horticulture, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and
Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad-224 229
1Department of Agricultural Sciences & Engineering, IFTM University, Moradabad-244 102
*Corresponding Author's E-mail : shekharhort@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: A pot experiment was carried out at Main Experiment Station, Department of Horticulture, NDUA&T, Narendra
Nagar Kumarganj, Faizabad during years 2010-12 to evaluate the performance of seven commercially grown ber cultivars
across the country viz., Banarasi Karaka, Narendra Ber Sel.-1, Narendra Ber Sel.-2, Narendra Ber Sel.-3, Ponda, Mundia
Murahara and Pathan adjacent to different levels of soil sodicity (ESP) viz., normal soil, 15, 30, 45 and 60 for plant
establishment, survival, initial vegetative growth (570 days) and salt injury. Establishment and plants survival decreased
significantly with increasing soil ESP. The plant growth decreased with increase in level of sodicity. The increasing sodicity
caused significant decrease in plant height, stem diameter, plant spread, number of leaves and fresh and dry weight of
shoots and roots. Plants showed sodium toxicity symptoms as tip burning and yellowing of leaves at higher sodicity levels.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 177-181 (September 2017)
9. Effect of Different Growth Regulators on Propagation of Sanchezia (Sanchezia nobilis Hook.) in
Subtropical Zone of W. Bengal
T. K. Chowdhuri 1* , R. Sadhukhan 1, T. Mondal 2 and S. Das 3
1AICRP-Floriculture, BCKV, Kalyani, Nadia,WB
2Department of Floriculture & LSG, BCKV, Mohanpur, Nadia, WB
3Department of Agronomy, BCKV, Mohanpur, Nadia,WB
*Corresponding Author's E-Mail : tkc.hort@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The present investigation was carried out to study the effect of different growth regulators on propagation of
Sanchezia (Sanchezia nobilis Hook.) in subtropical zone of West Bengal under natural ventilated polyhouse at Mondari farm
of BCKV, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, during 2014-15 and 2015-16. All parameters were significantly varied among the
treatments (T1 : IAA @1000ppm, T2 : IAA @ 2000ppm, T3 : IAA @3000ppm, T4 : IBA @1000ppm, T5 : IBA @2000ppm, T6 :
IBA @3000ppm, T7 : NAA @1000ppm, T8 : NAA @2000ppm, T9 : NAA @3000ppm, T10 : Control) during investigation . After
studying of two consecutive years, it has been found that tip cutting of this plant treated with NAA (2000-3000 ppm) in the
month of June is found better for propagation towards of its multiplication in subtropical zone of West Bengal and the second
best growth regulator IAA at 2000 ppm may be considered in this aspect.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 182-185 (Sep tem ber 2017)

19. 10. Effect of Soil Sodicity on Nutrient Content in Leaves of Different Varieties of African Marigold
Neerja Singh, Himanshu Trivedi 1* and Chandra Shekhar
Department of Horticulture, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and
Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad. 224 229
1Department of Agricultural Sciences & Engineering, IFTM University, Moradabad 244 102
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: shekharhort@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: In present investigation six different varieties of African marigold (Tagetes erecta) viz. Local Selection, Pusa
Basanti Gainda, Pusa Narangi Gainda, African Tall Orange, Sunset Giant and Inca Hybrid were grown in artificially prepared
sodic soils having 20, 30 and 40 ESP levels apart from control (9.99), to evaluate the effect of sodicity on leaf nutrient status
and result obtained was expressed in % dry weight basis. The experiment was laid out in Factorial CRD design with a total of
twenty four treatments and three replications for the two consecutive years. It was found that nutrients like nitrogen,
phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium showed a gradual decrease with enhanced sodicity level. The decrease
was more pronounced at 40 ESP. Only sodium was found to increase with enhanced levels of sodicity.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 186-191 (September 2017)
11. Effect of Stratification Duration and Seed Treatment with GA3 on Seed Germination,
Transplanting Success and Seed ling Mortality in Chinese Guava (Psidium sp. L.)
Surya Narayan*
Department of Horticulture, K.A.P.G., College Allahabad, 211 001, (India)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail:sunara.kapg@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The experiment was con ducted at the Department of Horticulture, Kulbhasker Ashram Post Graduate
College, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh with a view to standardize suitable stratification duration and hormone concentration for
guava seed treatment. There were seven treatment combinations including a control. Different duration of seed stratification
i.e., 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours were tried along with the 100 ppm, 200 ppm and 300 ppm GA3 seed treatment. Treated
seeds were sown in the polythene bags (25 15 cm size, 200 gauge thick) containing soil, sand and FYM mix ture (1:1:1). It
was interesting to note that the effect of stratification duration and hormone treatment concentration was found to be
significant for seed germination, transplanting success, seedling mortality percentage and rate of seed germination.
Treatment T6 (48 hrs stratification + 300 ppm GA3 ) resulted in highest percentage (51.0 %) of seed germination while the
lowest percentage (23.25) was recorded in T9 (72 hrs + 300 ppm GA3) treatment and the transplanting success was also
lowest in T9. The seedling mortality percentage was maximum (62.66%) with T9 whereas lowest percentage (17.0%) was
observed in T6 treatment. It may be concluded that T6 treatment can be recommended for the better stand establishment of
guava nursery.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3): 192-195 (September 2017)
12. Economics of Onion in Vijayapur District of Karnataka State
Dinesh Kumar 1, O.P. Maurya 2* and Basawaraja 1
1Department of Agricultural Economics, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences,
Allahabad-211007 (U.P.),
2Department of Ag ri cul tural Eco nom ics, R.S.M. (P.G.) Col lege, Dhampur, Bijnor (U.P.)
*Cor re spond ing Au thor’s E-mail : opmouryarsm@gmail.com
AB STRACT:The study was conducted in the year 2016–2017 to study the “economics of onion in Vijayapur district of
Karnataka state” with a sample of 120 respondents. It revealed that, the cost of cultivation for small, medium and large of
farms groups were Rs. 72,123/ha, Rs. 64,965/ha and Rs. 60,705/ha, respectively. Average cost of cultivation in different size
farms group was Rs. 66, 274/ha. The gross returns obtained per hectare by small size farms were high (Rs.1,90,000/ha) as
compared to medium and large size farms (Rs.1,80,000/ha and Rs.1,60,000 /ha, respectively). Net returns per hectare were
highest in small size farms (Rs.1, 17,877/ha) compare to the medium and large size farms (Rs. 1,15,035/ha and 99,295/ha).
Cost A1 was highest in small size farms (Rs. 50,176/ha) followed by medium size farms (Rs. 48,718/ha) and lowest in large
size farms (Rs. 46,558/ha), respectively. Cost A2 in small, medium and large size of farms groups was Rs. 50,176/ha, Rs.
48,718/ha and Rs. 46,558/ha, respectively. Cost B was highest in small size farms (Rs. 62,073/ha) as compared to medium
size farms (Rs. 58,455/ha) and in large size of farms (Rs.58,455/ha) respectively. Cost C was highest in small size farms
(Rs. 72,123/ha) and lowest in large size farms (Rs. 60,705/ha). Farm business income in small, medium and large size of
farms group was Rs. 1,39,824/ha, Rs. 1,31,282/ha and Rs. 1,13,442/ha, respectively. Farm investment income was highest
in small size farms (Rs. 1, 29,774/ha) as compared to medium size farms (Rs. 1, 26,932/ha) and lowest in large size farms
(Rs. 1,11,192/ha), respectively. Family labour income was Rs. 1,27,927/ha for small size farms group, Rs. 1,21,545/ha for
medium size farms group and Rs. 1,00,309/ ha for large size of farms group.

20. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 196-199 (September 2017)
13. Effect of Time of Pruning on Growth and Flowering of Jasmine [Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.]
under Western U.P. Condition
S.L. Pal*
Department of Horticulture, R.S.M. (P.G.) College, Dhampur, Bijnor, U.P.246761
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: slpalrsm@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Flower production of jasmine is generally correlated with pruning of flowering plants. The present research
work aimed to explore the ideal date of pruning which produce plants with efficient growth and flower yield of Jasminum
sambac (L.) Ait. cv. Local. Maximum growth (length, secondary and tertiary branches) was obtained when plants were
pruned on last week of January at 45 cm height of pruning. The weight of 20 flower buds (2.50 g) was recorded under D4
(29th
January pruning). Maximum number of flowers/bush (751.45), yield of flower/bush (94.56g) and maximum flower
yield/ha (6.302 q) was recorded under D4 (pruning on 29th
January).
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 200-202 (September 2017)
14. Effect of Seed Treatment on Seedling Vigour and Mortality of Chinese Ber (Zizyphus sp.)
Surya Narayan*
Department of Horticulture, K.A.P.G., College Allahabad, 211 001, (India)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: sunara.kapg@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: The experiment was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, Kulbhasker Ashram Post Graduate
College, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh with a view to standardize suitable stratification duration and hormone concentration for
ber seed treatment. There were seven treatment combinations including a control. Different duration of seed stratification i.e.,
24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours were tried along with the 100 ppm, 200 ppm and 300 ppm GA3 seed treatment . Treated
seeds were sown in the polythene bags (25x15 cm size, 200 gauge thick) containing soil, sand and FYM mixture (1:1:1). It
was interesting to note that the effect of stratification duration and hormone concentration was found to be significant for
seed germination, transplanting success, seedling mortality percentage and rate of seed germination. Treatment T6 (48 hrs +
300 ppm GA3) yielded highest percentage of seed germination (84.00), while the lowest percentage (37.25) was recorded in
T9 (72 hrs + 300 ppm GA3 ) treatment and the transplanting success was also lowest in T9. The seedling mortality percentage
was maximum (79.25) with T9 whereas the lowest percentage (22.00) was observed in T6 treatment. It may be concluded that
T6 treatment can be recommended for the better stand establishment of ber nursery.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 203-205 (September 2017)
15. Effect of Different Levels of Sodicity on Chlorophyll Content in Leaves of Various Varieties of
Af rican Marigold (Tagetes erecta)
Neerja Singh, Himanshu Trivedi 1* and Chandra Shekhar
Department of Horticulture, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and
Technology,Kumarganj, Faizabad. 224 229
1Department of Agricultural Sciences & Engineering, IFTM University, Moradabad 244 102
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail shekharhort@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Marigold is one of the most popular annual ornamental plants. Six different varieties of African marigold (T.
erecta) viz. Local Selection, Pusa Narangi Gainda, Pusa Basanti Gainda, African Tall Orange, Sunset Giant and Inca-Hybrid
were grown in sodic soils having 9.9 (control), 20, 30 and 40 ESP levels to evaluate the effect of sodicity on chlorophyll
content (mg/g) in leaves of these varieties. The experiment was laid in Factorial CRD design with a total of twenty four
treatments and three replications. Experiment was conducted consecutively for two years i.e. during 2010-11 and 2011-12.
Sodic soils were artificially prepared using different concentrations of sodium bicarbonate for each ESP levels. It was found
that chlorophyll „a‟ and chlorophyll „b‟ contents along with total chlorophyll decreased with increase in sodicity levels. The
decrease in chlorophyll „a‟ content was 2%, 16% and 30% while, chlorophyll b showed 13%, 27% and 34% reduction at 20,
30 and 40 ESP levels of sodicity. Similarly, the total chlorophyll decreased progressively at each sodicity levels. The
reduction in total chlorophyll was 8%, 23% and 30% at 20, 30 and 40 ESP levels, respectively. Inca-Hybrid maintained its
chlorophyll content significantly higher (chl‟a‟ 2.46 and 2.42 mg/g, chl‟b‟ 0.87 and 0.85 mg/g and total chl 3.36, 3.34 mg/g)
than other five varieties while Sunset Giant variety (chl „a‟ 2.04 and 1.99 mg/g, chl‟b‟ 0.60 and 0.57 mg/g and total chl 2.65
and 2.60 mg/g) showed poorest performance among all the varieties.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 206-208 (September 2017)

21. 16. Effect of Organic Manures and Bio-fertilizers on Vegetative Growth and Yield Parameters of Okra
(Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench.) cv. Arka Anamika
Vikas, Jitendra Kumar* and Pavitra Dev
Department of Horticulture, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut 250004 (U.P.)
*Correspond ing Author’s E-mail:dhaka1968@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: A field experiment was conducted to determine effect of organic manures and bio-fertilizers on growth and
yield parameters of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) cv. Arka Anamika. The experimental was laid out in
randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. The treatments comprised of three organic manures viz. Pressmud,
Vermicompost and Poultry manure in combination with three bio-fertilizers, namely Azospirillum, Vesicular Arbuscular
Mycorrhiza (VAM) and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB). All variable parameters regarding vegetative growth and yield
were significantly influenced by different combinations of organic manures and bio-fertilizers. Results indicated that combined
application of organic manure and bio-fertilizers i.e. Vermicompost @ 70q/ha + Azospirillum @ 55 kg/ha resulted in the
significantly better response in respect to early germination (4.87 days), maximum plant height (54.20 cm), maximum
leaves/plant (24.87) and early flowering (45.33 days) in okra. Similarly maximum number of pods/ plant (15.07), weight of
pods (15.67 g) and yield (262.13 q/ha) were recorded with the soil application of Vermicompost @ 70q/ha + Azospirillum @
55 kg/ha. However, maximum pod length was recorded under Poultry Manure 32.8 q/ha + Azospirillum 55 kg/ha.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 209-211 (September 2017)
17. Assessment of Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Chrysanthemum
(Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev.)
Atul Prakash, Mukesh Kumar, Ujjawal Sirohi 1, Manoj Kumar Singh, Sunil Malik
Vipin Kumar, Arvind Rana and O.P. Maurya 2
Department of Horticulture, SVPUAT, Meerut, UP, India 250 110
1Department of Biotechnology, SVPUAT, Meerut, UP, India 250 110
2Department of Agriculture Economics, RSM (PG) College, Dhampur, Bijnor, UP, India 246 761
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail : k.mukesh123@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT: Studies on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance were carried out among twenty genotypes of
chrysanthemum for characters to identify genotypes to be used in breeding programme. The results showed high phenotypic
and genotypic co-efficient of variation for traits like number of flowers per plant (GCV = 49.33; PCV = 49.34) and flower size
(GCV = 37.40; PCV = 37.43). The high heritability values were obtained for all the characters. In high heritability estimate
coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of mean was observed for number of flowers per plant (101.61), flower size
(76.97) and number of primary branches per plant (55.82). It was observed that heritable variability in the breeding materials
characters like number of flowers/plant, flower size and plant height after full bloom could be exploited for improvement
through crop breeding programme.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 212-214 (September 2017)
18. IDM Module for Management of Yellow Vein Mosaic Disease in Okra
Upesh Kumar 1* and Suresh Kumar 2
1Krishi Vigyan Kendra, District – Patan (Gujrat)
2F-1, Krishi Farm, Samnapur Tiraha, Amarkantak Road, Dindori (M.P.)
*Corresponding Author’s Email: upeshkvk@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench), is widely grown all over tropical, subtropical and warm
temperature regions of the world. But the crop is prone to damage by various diseases caused by various insects, fungi,
nematodes and viruses. The most common disease of okra is Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YMV), spread by white fly (Bemisia
tabaci). For the management of yellow vein mosaic disease in okra, Integrated Disease Management module in okra was
assessed. IDM module reduced the yellow vein mosaic disease incidence from 56.21 to 62.82% and enhanced the
productivity from 26.14 to 19.78%, in 2011-12 & 2012-13, respectively.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 215-217 (September 2017)
19. Micropropagation of Mulberry-A Review
M. Swetha Priya and P. Sujathamma
Department of Sericulture, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam,Tirupati (A.P.)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail : swethapriyapamulapati@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Mulberry belongs to the genus Morus and family Moraceae. Mulberry is distributed in tropical, subtropical and
temperate zones. Conventional breeding is limited in mulberry due to high heterozygosity and long generation period. Many

22. of the newly developed mulberry varieties cannot be propagated through stem cutting. Many desired cultivars do not root
easily or have low rooting ability. Such difficult varieties could be multiplied by using tissue culture techniques. Micro
propagation is a technique used to produce the plants in vitro by providing requirements for their growth, using proper growth
hormones, through which plants can multiply and regenerates in in vitro conditions and as a result we can multiply plants
using suitable explants on nutrient media. Advanced methodologies in micro propagation of mulberry have been made by
several researchers using different explants and media. The present review is pertaining to the in vitro studies which have
already been carried out in Morus.
Published in: HortFlora Research Spectrum, 6 (3) : 218-220 (September 2017)
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