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Performance of Consecutive Sowing of Amaranthus (Amaranthus spp.) Types in Different Planting Systems under Shade Net Condition
No full textThis study was conducted at the College of Horticulture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Dapoli, Maharashtra, during the rabi season of 2023-2024. A Factorial Randomized Block Design with eight treatments and four replications was used to evaluate the effects of four amaranthus types (V1: Konkan Durangi, V2: DPL-AS-6, V3: DPL-AS-4, V4: Nigadi Local) and two planting systems (B1: Flat bed, B2: Raised bed). The analysis of variance revealed significant differences in growth and yield parameters. Among the amaranthus types, Konkan Durangi (V1) exhibited the highest plant height (27.20 cm), stem diameter (5.10 mm), number of leaves per plant (9.17), and yield (15.59 t/ha). Raised bed planting (B2) resulted in superior plant growth, with higher plant height (26.35 cm), leaf size, and yield (14.42 t/ha). These findings suggest that both amaranthus type and planting system significantly influence growth and yield characteristics
Case Studies on Nurseries Raising of Turmeric Var ‘Lakadong’ in Jaintia Hills Meghalaya India
No full textMeghalaya is home to a variety of spices, among which turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) is one of the most prominent. The Jaintia hills districts of Meghalaya are a native to one of the finest varieties of turmeric in the world namely ‘Lakadong’ which is considered one of the world\u27s best varieties due to its curcumin content of around 6.8 to 7.5 per cent. Following single bud rhizome plugtray method developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, for rapid multiplication of seeds, Lakadong rhizome were raised in two types of agro-shade net nurseries in Kyrwen Village. Model 1 is a poly-cum-shade net house covered with translucent 200µ UVS plastic on top and 50% green shade net on the sides, while Model 2 is completely covered with 50% shade net. Studies indicate that while the poly-cum-shade net achieved a higher sprouting rate for Lakadong rhizomes, it led to poor seedling development and lower survival rates when transplanted to the field, especially for seedlings grown in plug trays. Conversely, transferring seedlings from poly-cum-shade net to shade net for a week significantly improved their field performance. Shade net nursery demonstrated better and healthier seedling development, with higher survival rates when transplanted. Additionally, Lakadong seedlings grown near the 50% shade net wall in poly-cum-shade net showed similar positive outcomes as those in shade net nurseries
Impact of Establishment Methods and Organic Manures on the Growth of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L.)
No full textA field experiment was conducted in certified organic field SMOF, SHUATS during Kharif season (2021 and 2022) to study the impact of establishment methods, solid and liquid organic manures on growth of finger millet. The experiment was carried out in split-split plot design replicated thrice with 27 treatments. Treatments comprised of three establishment methods (Line sowing, Broadcasting and Transplanting), three solid organic supplements (100% FYM, 100% poultry manure and 100% vermicompost) each in combination with three different liquid organic supplements (3% panchagavya, 3% jeevamrutham and 3% vermiwash, respectively). All three parameters recorded no significant effect at 40 DAS. However, at 80 DAS significantly higher plant height 97.85 cm in second year, number of tillers 3.87 and 3.83 first year and pooled respectively, dry weight 49.54, 46.90 and 48.22 g/plant in first, second year and pooled respectively was recorded in Transplanting + Vermicompost + Panchgavya
Effect of GA3 and Nutrient Sprays on Growth of Kokum (Garcinia indica Choisy) Seedlings
No full textAn experiment was conducted at the College of Horticulture, Dapoli, during the year 2023 - 2024. The study was conducted using a Randomized Block Design with eight treatments, each replicated three times and the treatments included T1- GA3 @ 250 ppm, T2- GA3 @ 300 ppm, T3- GA3 @ 350 ppm, T4- 19:19:19 @ 0.5%, T5- 19:19:19 @ 1%, T6- 19:19:19 @ 2%, T7- 19:19:19 @ 2.5% and T8- Control with the aim to evaluate the influence of GA3 and nutrient sprays on the growth of kokum seedlings and to identify the optimal concentrations that would enhance growth and grafting success. The highest seedling height (28.53 cm), number of leaves (19.87), girth at collar region (3.44 mm) number of nodes (8.07) and internodal length (2.09 cm) were recorded in treatment T3 i.e. spraying with GA3 @ 350 ppm. The highest survival percentage of seedlings (96.00%), minimum number of days for obtaining 80 percent graftable seedlings (142.33 days), overall percentage of graftable seedlings (90.00%) and maximum percentage of graft success (94.82%) found in treatment T3
Biostimulant: Its Effect on the Growth and Survival of Asexually Propagated Mango Grafts (Mangifera indica L.) Cv. Alphonso
No full textThe Konkan belt of Maharashtra, India is home to over 400 nurseries producing more than 1 million high quality mango planting materials annually. To enhance the survival rate and growth of mango grafts at the nursery stage, a study was conducted as “Biostimulant: Its Effect on the growth and survival of asexually propagated mango grafts (Mangifera indica L.)” Cv. Alphonso during August 2023 to Aprile 2024 at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India. The experiment, designed in a factorial randomized block design, tested 26 treatment interactions in which NATCA (10.00 %) + folic acid (0.2 %) combination @ 1ml/L at 60 days interval) performed best in terms of plant growth parameters and also reduced cost of production of mango grafts Cv. Alphonso followed by Chitosan @ 150 ppm at 60 days interval also showed maximum B:C (1.49) and maximum net profit
Effect of Different Levels of Phosphorus and Biofertilizers on Yield and Economics of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
No full textAn experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2023 at the Crop Research Farm, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun. The study, designed as a Randomized Block Design (4x3 factorial) with three replications, aimed to evaluate the effects of various levels of phosphorus, PSB, and VAM on wheat development and production. Among the treatments, P3 (60 kg ha⁻¹ phosphorus) yielded the best results in growth parameters such as plant height, dry weight, number of tillers, crop growth rate, and relative growth rate. Additionally, treatment P3 showed significantly higher yield attributes and overall yield compared to other treatments. Among the biofertilizers, O3 (PSB + VAM) exhibited the highest growth attributes, yield attributes, and yield for wheat. Conversely, the lowest growth parameters, including plant height, leaf area index (LAI), biomass accumulation, root length, and yield components, were observed in the treatment combining PSB with phosphorus application at 70 kg ha⁻¹, indicating its relative ineffectiveness in enhancing overall plant growth and development
Evaluation of Postharvest Quality of Fresh Kesum Leaves (Persicaria minor) during Storage in Different Temperatures and Packaging
No full textPersicaria minor, locally known as kesum, is an herb synonym in Southeast Asia as a food flavor enhancer and seasoning for Eastern delicacies. Kesum leaves are quickly wilted, shrink, and lose moisture once harvested. This study aimed to determine optimum parameters: storage temperature and suitable packaging to maintain the freshness and quality of kesum and prolong the storage life. This study consisted of two activities: determining the best storage temperature and determining suitable packaging. For the first activity, kesum leaves were harvested manually from matured plants, transported to a packinghouse, sorted, cleaned, packed, and sealed in polyethylene (PE) 0.04mm before being stored at different temperatures, which were 5°C, 8°C, 10°C and 13°C, while for the second activity, kesum leaves were packed and sealed in different packaging: polyethylene (PE) 0.04mm and polypropylene (PP) 0.04mm and stored at 5°C. The postharvest quality of all samples and treatments (weight, moisture content, pH, total titratable acidity, total soluble solids, respiration rate of the leaves, total phenolic content, and leaf color values) was measured and recorded weekly throughout the storage period. The study\u27s results found that storing fresh kesum leaves at 5°C temperature and in PE 0.04mm packaging can delay the senescence and maintain the quality and postharvest attributes for up to 35 days, as shown in lower respiration rate, maintain the pH, total titratable acidity, total soluble solids and color of the leaves, and show higher total phenolic content for up to 35 days of storage compared to storing in temperature of 8°C, 10°C, and 13°C and PP 0.04mm packaging
Effect of Bio-fertilizers on Shoot Growth of Dragon Fruit Cuttings (Hylocereus undatus L.)
No full textThe present investigation was carried out under open field condition at Horticulture Research Farm, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh., India to determine the effect of bio-fertilizers on the shoot growth of dragon fruit cutting (Hylocereus undatus L.) during the year of 2022-23. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD)with three replications. There were 09 treatments, viz., T1-Control, T2-Azotobacter (1%), T3-Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria-1%), T4-Azotobacter (2%), T5- Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (2%), T6-Azotobacter (1%) + Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (1%), T7- Azotobacter (1%) + Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (2%), T8- Azotobacter (2%) + Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (1%) and T9-Azotobacter (2%) + Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (2%). Treatments have showed significant differences among the growth parameters in terms of number of days taken for sprouting, percent sprouting, number of sprouts per cutting, length of the newly emerged shoot, diameter of shoot, average number of spine/areoles, diameter of shoot average number of spine/areoles.
Among the treatment combination least number of days taken for sprouting ,maximum percent sprouting , maximum number of sprouts per cutting, maximum increase in length of the newly emerged shoot, maximum number of spine/areoles, maximum increase in diameter of shoot, maximum fresh weight of shoot and maximum dry weight of shoot was found in treatment T8- Azotobacter (2%) + Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (1%) followed by T9-Azotobacter (2%)+ Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (2%) while minimum has recorded in T1(Control)
Cost and Income Structure of Organic and Conventional French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Cultivation: A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh, India
No full textThe objective of this study was to investigate the cost and income structure of organic and conventional French bean cultivation in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, in the 2018/ 2019 crop year. The sample included 80 farmers selected using a purposive sampling method, consisting of 40 organic and 40 conventional French bean growers. Survey questionnaires were used as the main instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistics and cost and income analysis were used for data analysis. The results indicate that the cost of production was higher, and output was lower under organic bean cultivation. Despite this, organic bean cultivation was more profitable than conventional farming, which was attributed to the higher prevailing market price for organic beans. Organic growers encounter numerous challenges and issues when cultivating and marketing of vegetables. Farmers seek a variety of aid from the government, business sector, and co-operative organizations to solve all of these challenges
An Exploratory Study on Factors Influencing the Purchase Intention of Packaged Milk in Erode District, India
No full textConsumption of unbranded milk leads to several problems in children and adults. Therefore, innovative packaging technologies is needed for the development of extended shelf life and value added foods and food products. The objective of the present study is to identify the factors influencing the purchase intention towards packaged milk. The study area is confined to Erode district because of its high population and high purchase of packaged milk. Primary data were collected by using a well-structured and pre tested questionnaire. An exploratory factor analysis was performed to identify the underlying factors of consumer intention towards packaged milk. From the analysis, it is found that, product quality, value addition and promotional activities like advertisement were the factors that influenced the buying intention of packaged milk