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CONTENTS
1. Transcriptome Profiling Associated to Plant Diseases: A review B. Tanuja Priya, B. N. S. Murthy and B. Divya 1-6
2. Concurrent Change in Photosynthetic Parameters in Kinnow Leaves
under Integrated Nutrient Application
Prerak Bhatnagar, J. Singh, M.C. Jain and M.K
Sharma
7-11
3. Effect of Growth Regulators on Shoot Maturity, Flower Induction
and Yield of Litchi cv Shahi
Amrendra Kumar, S. D. Pandey, S. K. Purbey,
R. K. Patel and Vishal Nath
12-16
4. Variability Study in Bael (Aegle marmelos Correa.) Genotypes Sanjeev Rao, Manoj Kumar Singh, Satya Prakash,
Sunil Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Mukesh Kumar and
Vipin Kumar
17-21
5. Phenological Characterization of Low Chill Peaches for Procreation
of Desirable Inherent Stuff
A. S. Sundouri, Harminder Singh and NavPrem
Singh
22-27
6. Improvement in Shelf-life of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa
Duch.) cv. Winter Dawn with Edible Coatings Enriched with
Chitosan
P. K. Bola, S. K. Jain and A. Choudhary 28-33
7. Response of Organic and Inorganic Source of Nutrients on Growth,
Yield and Nutrients Uptake Status of Fenugreek (Trigonella
foenum-graecum) cv. RMT–1
Omveer Raghuwanshi, P. K. Jain, Yogendra
Singh and Sunil Prajapati
34-38
8. Variation in Flowering Characters of Bottle Gourd Mangala Tirumalesh Joydip Mandal and V. K.
Dhangrah
39-42
9. Study on the Growth and Yield Attributes of Marigold (Tagetes
spp.) Hybrids under Dharwad Condition
V. P. Deepa, V. S. Patil, C.K. Venugopal, M.S.
Biradar and K. Sridhar
43-47
10. Effect of Planting Geometry and Nitrogen on Growth, Flowering
and Yield of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium L.)
Gopi Lal Mali, S.K. Moond, A. Choudhary, P. K.
Bola and P. Chaudhary
48-52
11. Influence of Different Drying Methods and Pre-treatments on
Quality Parameters of Dehydrated Pole Type French Bean
Santosh Chavan, Abbas Hussain, Shekharagouda
Patil and R. V. Beladhadi
53-56
12. Response of Hybrid Orchid (Dendrobium spp.) cv. Sonia to
Application of Micronutrients
B. K. Saud, Biju Barman and Madhumita
Choudhuri Talukdar
57-60
13. Effect of Foliar Application of Zinc and Boron on Yield and Quality
of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Ganesh under Subtropical
Conditions of Garhwal hills
Tanuja, D.K. Rana and S.S. Rawat 61-64
14. Intensity of Anthracnose Disease (Colletotrichum capsici Sydow.)
on Chilli crop in Jaunpur District Region of Eastern U.P.
Manoj Kumar Yadav and Ramesh Singh 65-68
15. Estimates of Genetic Components and Related Statistics of Diallel
Cross in Vegetable Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
M.K. Singh, B. K. Pandey and A.K. Pandey .
69-71
16. Field Efficacy of Some Insecticides and Biopesticides for the
Management of Shoot Gall Psylla, Apsylla cistellata Buck.
Sk. Md. Azizur Rahman Kuldeep Srivastava,
Vinod Kumar and Gajendra Singh
72-74
17. Effect of Biofertilizer on Growth and Yield of Banana cv. Grand
Naine (Ratoon Crop) in West Central Zone of Odisha
S. Chhuria, A. Maji, D.K. Dash, M. Biswal and K.
Patnaik
75-77
18. Loss Assessment by Releasing Hoppers on Young Shoots and
Flowering and Fruited Panicles of Mango
Sk. Md. Azizur Rahman, Kuldeep Srivastava,
Ramesh Kumar and Gajendra Singh
78-80
19. Effect of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium on Growth, Yield and
Quality of Tomato Grown in Open Condition
Manmohan Mishra, Pranjal Singh Rajput, Ashish
Kumar Dubey, Devi Singh and Vijay Bahadur
81-83
20. Pre-harvest Fruit Bagging Improves Fruit Quality of Mango in Doon
Valley
A.C. Rathore and A. K. Pal 84-85
21. Effect of Type of Cuttings and Concentration of NAA on the
Rooting Performance of Jasmine (Jasminum humile)
G. R. Kishore 86-87
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1. Transcriptome Profiling Associated to Plant Diseases: A Review
B. Tanuja Priya1*
, B. N.S. Murthy2
and B. Divya1
1
College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences
2
Division of Fruit Science, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail : tpriyahort@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Transcriptome profiling involves estimation of transcript’s relative abundance and focuses on
differentially expressed genes among various groups, which helps in identification of potential genes
responsible for susceptible and resistant reaction of plant diseases. The transcriptome study enriches
knowledge on host-pathogen interaction and also discloses the crucial biochemical pathways involved in
defense mechanism of plants against various diseases.
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2. Concurrent Change in Photosynthetic Parameters in Kinnow Leaves under Integrated Nutrient
Application
Prerak Bhatnagar*, J. Singh, M.C. Jain and M.K Sharma
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalrapatan City-326023,
Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: prerakb_22@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT : Seasonal changes in photosynthetic characteristics, relative water content, canopy volume, leaf
nutrient content in Kinnow leaves in response to integrated nutrient sources were investigated in Jhalawar
district of South Eastern Rajasthan state of India during 2012-13. Interaction effect of nitrogen and
vermicompost were significantly superior over other treatments in terms of better photosynthetic efficiency
parameters of Kinnow mandarin plants during gestation period of 3 years age viz. photosynthesis rate,
transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, photosynthetic active radiation, internal CO2 concentration, vapour
pressure deficit, leaf temperature, relative humidity. Out of all treatment combinations, T15 (nitrogen @ 350
g/plant + vermicompost @ 20 kg/plant) proved significantly superior over most of treatment combinations
including control in photosynthetic efficiency parameters of Kinnow mandarin plants. The photosynthetic
efficiency of Kinnow mandarin plants was found maximum under T15 (6.97) treatment. The better stomatal
conductance, transpiration rate, relative humidity percentage of leaves, internal CO2 concentration and leaf
temperature attained optimal values at higher PAR. The application of 350 g nitrogen along with 20 kg
vermicompost per plant in two split doses in Kinnow mandarin at gestation phase may improve the plant
growth, developmental and photosynthetic efficiency parameters which are pre-requisite for strong framework
and higher yield along with improvement in the soil health. In order to define Pn of the tree, it is necessary to
consider not only photosynthetic response of the single leaf but also the overall canopy structure (leaf area
index, total leaf area, leaf orientation towards radiation flux) which varies considerably according to
environmental conditions. The canopy structure influences the overall Pn of the tree. Further studies on the
carbon balance in relation to nutrition may contribute to growth and developmental improvement in the plants.
3. Effect of Growth Regulators on Shoot Maturity, Flower Induction and Yield of Litchi cv Shahi
Amrendra Kumar, S. D. Pandey, S. K. Purbey, R. K. Patel* and Vishal Nath
ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur- 842002 (Bihar), India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: rkpatelicar@gmail.com
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ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted to induce the flowering in litchi through growth regulators in 8-9
years old litchi orchard (junior bearing stage) consecutively for 2 years comprising of 12 treatments of four
PGRs i.e. GA3 (25, 50, 75 ppm), Ethrel (100, 150 ppm), NAA (15, 25, 40 ppm), MH (15, 20, 25 ppm) and
control (water spray) with three replications. Three spraying of NAA, Ethrel, MH along with control and two
spraying of GA3 was applied at pre flowering stage from 1st
week of October at 30 days interval, while 3rd
spraying of GA3 was given after fruit set. Data revealed that PGRs treated plants showed comparatively lesser
twig length, number of leaflet/twig, twig length and twig diameter ratio, leaflet and twig diameter ratio and more
twig diameter, emergence of pure panicle and fruit yield than control (without treated plant). Plant treated with
Ethrel @ 100 and 150 ppm expressed significantly higher number of pure panicle emergence (86.67 and
91.67%, respectively) and fruit yield (53.33 and 52.50 kg/plant, respectively) than other treatments.
Relationship of pure panicle with fruit yield showed positive and moderately strong correlation (r = 0.71, R2
=
0.51).
4. Variability Study in Bael (Aegle marmelos Correa.) Genotypes
Sanjeev Rao*, Manoj Kumar Singh, Satya Prakash, Sunil Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Mukesh Kumar1
and Vipin
Kumar2
Department of Horticulture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut-250 110.
1
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S.V. Patel University of Agriculture and Technology,
Meerut-250 110.
2
Research Station, Bulandshahr.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: sanjhort1317@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Genetic variability and correlation coefficient were studied in fifty genotypes of bael fruit at
Horticulture Reasearch Centre and laboratory of the Department of Horticulture, SVPUA&T, Meerut in two
consecutive years i.e., 2013-14 and 2014-15. Data were recorded on 16 morphological and qualitative traits.
Invariably commercially released cultivars viz., Pant Shivani, Pant Aparna, Pant Sujata along with genotypes
VB-28 and VB-23 exhibited higher yield and yield contributing traits. High values of GCV and PCV were
observed for yield per tree, fruit pulp weight, fruit weight, seed weight, number of fruits per tree, ascorbic acid,
skull weight, and reducing sugar. High heritability (in broad sense) along with high estimates of genetic
advance (% of mean) was observed for almost all the characters viz. yield per tree, fruit weight, fruit pulp
weight, skull weight, seed weight per fruit, T.S.S., ascorbic acid and total sugar. The present study also
revealed the presence of great amount of genetic variability which offers bright prospects for its improvement
in near future.
5. Phenological Characterization of Low Chill Peaches for Procreation of Desirable Inherent Stuff
A. S. Sundouri1*
, Harminder Singh2
and NavPrem Singh2
1
Division of Fruit Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir,
Shalimar, (J & K)
2
Department of Fruit Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Pb., 141004.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail:asundouri@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The present investigation was carried out to explore the possibility of peach genotypes grafted on
peach seedling rootstocks for their phenological traits to elucidate the desirable genetic stuff. Twenty one
genotypes including released varieties, land races and introductions were used in this study for assessment of
the traits for yielding the better one through procreation. The study was conducted from 2011 to 2013 at
orchard of Department of Fruit Science, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab. A significant variation was recorded between
the traits viz., leaf length (LL), leaf breadth (LB) and leaf area (LA) among different peach genotypes. Leaf
length was maximum (156.83 mm) in Tropicsweet and minimum in Redhaven (94.83 mm). The flower size
(FS) was recorded maximum (44.00 mm) in genotype Shan-i-Punjab whereas the minimum was in genotype
Punjab Nectarine (18.50 mm). Leaf length showed highest (r=0.71) correlation with leaf breadth, whereas, leaf
breadth was positively and significantly correlated with leaf area , flower disc size, style number but negatively
and significantly correlated with number of filaments, filament and style length. Hierarchical cluster analysis
obtained by using DAR win 5.0 software allowed the assessment of dissimilarity relationship among the peach
genotypes. The boots trap for each of the genotypes for different characters was run for 5000 times which

confirmed the authenticity of similarity and dissimilarity among them. UPGMA produced Dendrogram initially
have three main clusters, cluster B being the largest having 9 genotypes.
6. Improvement in Shelf-Life of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Winter Dawn with
Edible Coatings Enriched with Chitosan
P. K. Bola*, S. K. Jain and A. Choudhary
Department of Post Harvest Technology, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar-326 023
Agriculture University, Kota (Rajasthan)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: pradeepbola007@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: A lab experiment was conducted during February-March, 2015 on strawberry (Fragaria ×
ananassa Duch.) to study the effect of Calcium Chloride, Carboxymethyl cellulose and Chitosan on physical
and chemical characters having 14 treatments treated with calcium chloride and CMC (1%, 2% and 3% each)
without adding Chitosan and with Chitosan 1%. Application of Carboxymethyl cellulose 2% + Chitosan 1% to
the strawberry fruits helped to maintain all the characters attributing to quality. These treatments reduced the
weight loss and spoilage during storage. Under these treatments strawberry could be stored for over 12 days
(fruit still reddish in colour) compared to the control which started turning turbid yellow soon after 9 days. These
treatments can be used satisfactorily by the fruit growers and the fruit merchants in order to prolong the
storage life of strawberry fruits up to 12 days. However, these results are only indicative and require further
experimentation to arrive at more consistent and final conclusion.
7. Response of Organic and Inorganic Source of Nutrients on Growth, Yield and Nutrients Uptake
Status of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) cv. RMT–1
Omveer Raghuwanshi1
, P. K. Jain, Yogendra Singh*2
and Sunil Prajapati1
1
Department of Horticulture, 2
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur- 482 004 (Madhya Pradesh) India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: yogendrasinghbt@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted during 2012-13 at Department of Horticulture, JNKVV, Jabalpur
(M.P.). The present study revealed that fenugreek cv. RMT–1 responded best in terms of yield and its
attributing traits. Treatment T6 (10 t FYM + 50% N + Rhizobium) was found significantly superior as compared
to other treatments. Highest morphological characters i.e. plant height, number of branches per plant and dry
weight plant−1
) and yield attributes i.e. number of pods plant−1
, pod length, number of seeds plant−1
, test
weight, vegetative yield plant−1
and seed yield plant−1
, per plot and ha−1
) were recorded in T6 (10 t FYM + 50%
N+ Rhizobium) followed by T5 (10 t FYM + 50% Nitrogen). The earliest first flowering, 50% flowering and
maturity were recorded under treatment T3 (20 t FYM). Nitrogen content and uptake was observed significantly
higher with the application of T12 (5 t Poultry manure + Rhizobium) whereas, uptake of phosphorus was
maximum with T12 (5 t Poultry manure + Rhizobium). Potassium content (seed and straw) and uptake
increased with application of T14 (5 t PM + 50% N + Rhizobium). It is revealed from the data that a significantly
maximum seed yield of 23.48 q/ha was recorded in variety RMT– 1 in treatment combination T6 (10 t FYM +
50% N + Rhizobium) along with net return of ` 65,273/ha and cost benefit ratio of 1: 3.28.
8. Variation in Flowering Characters of Bottle Gourd
Mangala Tirumalesh,
*1
Joydip Mandal1
and V. K. Dhangrah2
1
Department of Crop Improvement, Horticulture and Agricultural Botany (CIHAB), Institute of
Agriculture, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Sriniketan (West Bengal) – 731 236, India
2
Department of Horticulture, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara (Punjab)
- 144 411, India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: tirumalesh88@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Selection for early maturing and high yielding genotypes is desirable which in monoecious crops
depend on expression of flowering characters. A study was undertaken to understand flowering behaviour of

27 genotypes of bottle gourd that would help to assume the conversion of flowers into fruits. The field
experiment was carried out late in rainy season of 2013 at Horticulture Farm of Visva-Bharati University and
observations were recorded for various flowering characters. Analysis of variance revealed highly significant
differences among genotypes for node number of first male and female flower, days to first male and female
flower opening, number of male flowers per vine, number of female flowers per vine and sex ratio. The values
of flowering characters ranged for node number of first male flower (5.67-13.20), node number of first female
flower (7.80-14.87), first male flower opening (50.30-82.00 days), first female flower opening (53.33-87.50
days), sex ratio (4.73-14.87), number of male flowers (38.30-90.17) and number of female flowers (3.00-14.70)
Out of 27 genotypes, APBG-3 was identified as an early bearer genotype which produced male and female
flower at earlier nodes on about 50 and 53 days after sowing, respectively. Surabhi recorded the lowest sex
ratio but maximum female flowers in number were recorded with Kundan that can be expected to produce
higher yields than others.
9. Study on The Growth and Yield Attributes of Marigold (Tagetes spp.) Hybrids under Dharwad
Condition*
V. P. Deepa1*
, V. S. Patil1
, C.K. Venugopal 1
, M.S. Biradar1
and K. Sridhar2
1
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad–580 005,
Karnataka (India)
2
IGFRI, SRRS, Dharwad-580 005, Karnataka (India)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: deepapawadashetti 5006@gmail.com.
ABSTRACT : The present investigation was conducted during kharif 2014-15 at Floriculture Unit of New
Orchard, Department of Horticulture, UAS, Dharwad with the objective to find out the suitable marigold hybrids
for cultivation under Dharwad condition. There were significant differences among the hybrids with respect to
vegetative and floral characters. Among the hybrids, Double Orange, Garland Orange and Sarpan-11 were
found to be superior with respect to vegetative growth, flower yield and quality of marigold.
10. Effect of Planting Geometry and Nitrogen on Growth, Flowering and Yield of Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum coronarium L.)
Gopi Lal Mali, S.K. Moond, A. Choudhary*, P. K. Bola and P. Chaudhary
College of Horticulture and Forestry, (M P U A & T, Udaipur), Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar- 326 023 (Rajasthan)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: ashokchouhary116@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2013-14 to study the effect of planting
geometry and nitrogen on growth, flowering and yield of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium L.) at
College of Horticulture & Forestry, Jhalawar (Raj.). The experiment consisted of 16 treatment combinations of
four spacings (S1- 30 cm × 30 cm, S2 - 30 cm × 45 cm, S3 - 45 cm × 45 cm, S4 - 45 cm × 60 cm) and four nitrogen
levels (N0 - 0 kg, N1 - 100 kg, N2 - 150 kg, N3 - 200 kg N/ha). The treatment S N4 3 (45 cm × 60 cm spacing + N
200 kg/ha) recorded the maximum plant spread (2643.24 cm2
), number of primary branches per plant (41.90),
number of leaves per plant (1013.20), leaf width (3.85 cm), leaf length (6.34 cm) and duration of flowering
(64.33 days), while the treatment S N1 3 (30 cm x 30 cm spacing + N 200 kg/ha) had the maximum plant height
(92.58 cm), flower yield per plot (11.85 kg) and flower yield per ha (182.87 q). Application of nitrogen at
different levels and planting geometries significantly influenced the number of days taken for first flower bud
appearance and 50 per cent flowering with the earliest first flower bud appearance (47.33 days) and 50 per
cent flowering (64.83 days) at S1 (30 cm × 30 cm spacing). Similarly nitrogen at N0 (N 0 kg/ha) had the earliest
first flower bud appearance (46.75 days) and 50 per cent flowering (63.25 days), while nitrogen at N3 (200
kg/ha) had the latest first flower bud appearance (55.33 days) and 50 per cent flowering (69.42 days).
11. Influence of Different Drying Methods and Pre-treatments on Quality Parameters of
Dehydrated Pole Type French Bean
Santosh Chavan*, Abbas Hussain, Shekharagouda Patil and R. V. Beladhadi
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, UAS Raichur - 586 104 Raichur (Karnataka)

*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: santoshchavan4852@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The experiment was conducted to study the effect of different drying methods and pre-treatments
for maximum retention of quality parameters of pole type French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The results
revealed that tray dryer was found superior for dehydration of pole type French bean samples pre-treated with
1 per cent KMS without blanching which recorded higher total soluble solids (TSS), low titrable acidity (TA) and
marginally low crude protein content compared with other drying methods.
12. Response of Hybrid Orchid (Dendrobium spp.) cv. Sonia to Application of Micronutrients
B. K. Saud*, Biju Barman and Madhumita Choudhuri Talukdar
Dept. of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail:bijit1969@rediff.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment on response of hybrid orchid, Dendrobium spp., cv. ‘Sonia’ to selected
micronutrients was conducted in the Experimental Farm, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural
University, Jorhat during 2012 to 2013. The experiment was conducted in shade net house with eight
treatments each replicated thrice. Micronutrient treatments viz.,T1- Zinc 500 ppm, T2 -Zinc 750 ppm, T3 -Zinc
1000 ppm, T4 -Manganese 200 ppm, T5 -Manganese 400 ppm, T6 -Boron 100 ppm and T7-Boron 200 ppm were
applied as foliar spray at an interval of 15 days along with fertilizer mixture 19 All @ 2 g per liter (control)
sprayed twice a week. Among the micronutrient treatments, Zinc 1000 ppm (T3 ) was found superior in respect
of the parameters viz., pseudo bulb height (29.85), number of leaves/plant (7.08), leaf area (68.66 cm2
), inter
nodal length (5.26 cm), cane girth (2.43 cm), spike length (28.91 cm), number of florets/spike (4.03), flower
spike yield /coco block/year (5.53), number of flowering canes / clump (2.00), duration of flowering (149.20
days), self life (52.22 days), vase life (37.00 days), total soluble sugar (107.24 mg/g DW), soluble protein
(436.39 mg/g FW), net assimilation rate (0.35 mg/cm2/day) and total chlorophyll content (0.83 mg/g FW) while
treatment T2 (RDF + Zn 750 ppm) recorded best for days to flower bud appearance (133.37 days) and days to
harvest of spike (3.47 days).
13. Effect of Foliar Application of Zinc and Boron on Yield and Quality of Pomegranate (Punica
granatum L.) cv. Ganesh under Subtropical Conditions of Garhwal Hills
Tanuja*, D.K. Rana and S.S. Rawat
Department of Horticulture, HNB Garhwal Central University, Srinagar (Garhwal) 246 174, Uttarakhand
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: dimritanuja.18@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted on ten year old pomegranate trees cv. Ganesh at Horticultural
Research Centre, Chauras, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand during summer season
2012 to find out the effect of foliar application of zinc and boron on yield and quality of pomegranate (Punica
granatum L.) cv. Ganesh. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The
treatment consisted of two foliar applications of Zinc sulphate and Boric acid with their combinations viz., T1 (Zn
@ 0.4%), T2 (Zn @ 0.5%), T3 (Zn @ 0.6%), T4 (B @ 0.4%), T5 (B @ 0.5%), T6 (B@ 0.6%), T7 (Zn+B @ 0.4%
each), T8 (Zn+B @ 0.5% each), T9 (Zn+B @ 0.6 % each) , and T10 (control). The findings revealed that the
average values for fruiting percentage (67.83 %), weight of fruits (202.88 g), length of fruits (7.00 cm), volume
of fruits (213.33 ml), fruit yield (35.16 kg/tree), acidity of fruits (0.34 %) and vitamin C content of fruits (48.00
mg/100g) were found to be the highest under the treatment T7 (Zn+B @ 0.4 % each). The maximum fruit
diameter (6.63 cm), specific gravity (0.98 g/cm3
) and vitamin A content (14.87 ìg/100g) were observed under
the treatment T5 (B @ 0.5%). The highest value for TSS content (13.33 °Brix) of fruits was recorded under
treatment T4 (B @ 0.4%). The treatment combination of boric acid and zinc sulphate @ 0.4 % each gave
superior fruit yield and quality of pomegranate.
14. Intensity of Anthracnose Disease (Colletotrichum capsici Sydow.) on Chilli Crop in Jaunpur
District Region of Eastern U.P.
Manoj Kumar Yadav* and Ramesh Singh
Department of Plant Pathology, Tilak Dhari (P.G.) College, Jaunpur (U.P.) India

*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: manojyadav514821@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum capsici, is one of the most destructive diseases of chilli
which causes a chief hindrances in chilli production. Typical anthracnose symptoms on chilli fruit appear as
sunken necrotic tissues with concentric rings of acervulii. To assess the incidence and severity of anthracnose
disease on chilli crop, a survey was conducted in 5 chilli growing areas of Jaunpur district of Eastern Uttar
Pradesh. During the survey it was observed that percentage of incidence was more in green fruit and leaves
than older parts.
15. Estimates of Genetic Components and Related Statistics of Diallel Cross in Vegetable Pea
(Pisum sativum L.)
M.K. Singh 1*
, B. K. Pandey2
and A.K. Pandey1
1
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng,, Arunachal Pradesh
2
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Roing, Arunachal Pradesh
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: mr.mksingh2008@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT : The experiment was carried out at Farm of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pampoli, East Kameng,
Arunachal Pradesh during 2012-13.Generation means analysis was carried out to estimate the nature and
magnitude of gene action in order to formulate breeding strategy for identifying the segregates with desirable
horticultural traits and resistant to powdery mildew disease. The testing of validity of the assumptions is based
on estimated values of t2
and regression coefficient (b) based on Fs1 . It is clear from the table that t2
was
significant for pod length, pod width and 100 grain weight which reflect the failure of one or few assumptions.
16. Field Efficacy of Some Insecticides and Biopesticides for the Management of Shoot Gall Psylla,
Apsylla cistellata Buck.
Sk. Md. Azizur Rahman,
*1
Kuldeep Srivastava,
*2
Vinod Kumar and Gajendra Singh
Department of Entomology, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar-263145, INDIA
1
KVK, Hailakandi-788152, Assam
2
NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur-842002, Bihar
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: kuldeep.ipm@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: Studies were conducted to study the field efficacy of insectides, botanicals and entomopathogenic
fungi for the control of shoot gall psylla, Apsylla cistellata Buck and subsequently their effect on fruit set and
fruit yield of mango. Maximum per cent embryo mortality and minimum number of galls/twig and nymphs/gall
were recorded in monocrotophos followed by quinalphos whereas minimum per cent embryo mortality and
maximum number of galls/twig and nymphs/gall were observed in nimbicidine, neem seed kernel extract,
Baeauveria bassiana and control. Maximum fruited shoot, fruits harvested and fruit yield were recorded in
monocrotophos and quinalphos whereas about zero fruit yield was recorded in nimbicidine, neem seed kernel
extract, B. bassiana and control.
17. Effect of Biofertilizer on Growth and Yield of Banana cv. Grand Naine (Ratoon Crop) in West
Central Zone of Odisha
S. Chhuria*, A. Maji, D.K. Dash, M. Biswal and K. Patnaik
College of Horticulture, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Chiplima, Sambalpur-768 025
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: swarnaprabhachhuria@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted to access the effect of different biofertilizers on growth and
yield of ratoon crop of tissue cultured banana cv. Grand Naine. The experiment was laid out in RBD with 5
treatments, each replicated four times. The experiment consisted the application of recommended dose of
fertilizers (RDF) and RDF was combined with organic manure and biofertilizers (Azospirillum, Azoctobactor,
Phosphorus solubilising bacteria ) at different combinations to know their effect on growth and yield of ratoon

banana viz : T1 (control), T2 (100% RDF, 300:100:300 g NPK/plant), T3 (100% RDF +75g biofertilizers:
Azotobacter, Azospirillum & PSB 1kg each in 25 kg of vermicompost in the ratio of 1:1:1), T4 (100% RDF +100
g biofertilizer: Azotobacter, Azospirillum & PSB 1kg each in 25 kg of vermicompost in the ratio of 1:1:1) and T5
(100% RDF +125 g biofertilizer : Azotobacter, Azospirillum & PSB 1kg each in 25 kg of vermicompost in the
ratio of 1:1:1). There was a positive response in plant growth in term of height and girth. Application of 100%
RDF +125 g of biofertilizers in 3 split doses (T5 ) recorded better growth in tissue culture banana follow by T4
and T3 and the treatment recorded better physiological activity in term of ascorbic acid content and pulp: peel
ratio. Yield attributing characters like bunch weight, number of hands per bunch and number of finger per
bunch also maximum in T5 .
18. Loss assessment by Releasing Hoppers on Young Shoots and Flowering and Fruited Panicles
of Mango
Sk. Md. Azizur Rahman1
, Kuldeep Srivastava2*
, Ramesh Kumar2
and Gajendra Singh
Department of Entomology, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar-263 145,
1
KVK, Hailakandi-788 152, Assam
2
NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur-842 002, Bihar
ABSTRACT : Loss assessment study by hopper on shoots showed that per cent leaf infestation per shoot
increased significantly with the increase in hopper population. Maximum infestation (91.47%) occurred on
shoots having 20 hoppers per shoot, whereas those with 10 and 15 hoppers per shoot suffered more or less 50
per cent infestation. Number of hopper eggs per leaf also varied significantly with the increase in hopper
population. Maximum eggs (15.40 per leaf) were recorded on leaves where 20 hoppers per shoot were
released. Per cent increase in shoot length was also affected significantly with the increase in hopper
population. It was minimum (4.88) where 20 hoppers per shoot were released. However, the shoots with 0 and
5 as well as 10 and 15 hoppers per panicle were also at par. Per cent reduction in fruit set was maximum (95)
on panicles where 20 hoppers per panicle were released. However no significant differences were observed on
panicles where hoper populations were 10, 15 and 20. Per cent fruit drop was maximum (81.25) where, 30, 35
and 40 hoppers per panicle were released and minimum (8.81) where no hopper was released. Percent
reduction in fruits weight per panicle was maximum (84.58) where 40 hoppers per panicle were released and
minimum (14.60%) with 5 hoppers per panicle.
19. Effect of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium on Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato Grown
i in Open Condition
Manmohan Mishra*, Pranjal Singh Rajput, Ashish Kumar Dubey, Devi Singh and
Vijay Bahadur
Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences,
Allahabad– 211 007 (U.P.)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: manmohan0959@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The experiment on effect of NPK on growth, yield and quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum
L.) grown under open condition was conducted at Department of Horticulture, SHIATS, Allahabad, (U.P.)
during Rabi season 2014-15. The seedling of cultivar undertaken for research was Hybrid GS-600 and
fertilizers applied in the experiment were Urea, SSP and MOP. The experiment was laid out in RBD with 3
replications and 9 treatments. The results revealed that significantly maximum plant height (165.70 cm),
number of leaves/plant (114.52) and number of fruit clusters (7.31) were produced in T7 (140:80:60 kg/ha
NPK). Number of fruits/ cluster (7.30), number of fruits/plant (52.85), fruit weight (76.41g) and fruit yield/ plant
(4.03 kg) and per hectare (0.952 t/ha) were recorded maximum in T5 (120:80:75 kg/ha NPK). Maximum TSS
(4.29 °Brix) and shelf life (18.70 days) were recorded in T6 (120:80:90 kg/ha NPK) under Allahabad agro
climatic conditions.
20. Pre-harvest Fruit Bagging Improves Fruit Quality of Mango in Doon Valley
A.C. Rathore1*
and A. K. Pal2

1
Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, 218 Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun-248 195 Uttarakhand, India
2
Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanais, U.P.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: rathoreac@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Bagging in different fruit crops is beneficial because it improves appearance of fruit along with
quality. A trial was conducted on 15 year young mango (cv. Mallika) orchard grown on degraded lands during
2014-015. The three different types of paper bags (Plastic bag, Blue paper, News paper) with control (Without
bagging) were used for bagging of fruits after fruit formation (pre-harvest bagging) each with 100 no. of fruits
for assessing incidence of insect, disease, fruit cracking and fruit blackening. Blue paper bagged fruits were
recorded maximum improvement in fruit appearance like least insect-pest and disease attack in the fruit over
un bagged fruits in Malika mango. Similarly, minimum fruit cracking and blackening was recorded in bagged
treatment over unbagged treatment. Hence, fruit bagging in mango with blue paper bag is recommended for
commercial use to the growers to escape attack of insect- pests and diseases, fruit cracking, and blackening.
21. Effect of Type of Cuttings and Concentration of NAA on the Rooting Performance of Jasmine
(Jasminum humile)
G. R. Kishore*
Department of Horticulture, C. C. R. (P. G.) College Muzaffarnagar (U.P.)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: drgrkishore@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The experiment was carried out during year 2014 at the field Horticulture Garden of C. C. R. (P.
G.) College, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.).The experiment comprised of the types of cuttings and NAA concentration.
The type of cuttings ( hard wood, semi hard wood and soft wood) were treated at 0 ppm, 1500 ppm, 3000 ppm
and 4500 ppm of NAA Treated cuttings were planted in factorial R.B.D. with 12 treatments. NAA at 4500 ppm
caused earlier sprouting over control. NAA at 1500 ppm improved the length of the shoot and number of
leaves. Number of roots, length of the roots, rooting percentage and survival percentage were improved at
4500 ppm in case of Jasminum humile. While mortality percentage increased under hard wood cutting at 1500
and 3000 ppm concentration of NAA. Moreover, mortality percentage was highest in control. Semi hard wood
cuttings treated with 4500 ppm NAA proved better than all other treatments.
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1. Growth and Physiological Correlations in Custard Apple cv. Raidurg under Consortium of
Vermicompost and PSB
Asha Sharma1
, P. Bhatnagar*, J. Singh1
, M. K. Sharma2
and M.C. Jain 2
1
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar-326 023
(Rajasthan), India
2
Department of Natural Resource Management, College of Horticulture and Forestry, (AU Kota Campus),
ABSTRACT : The field experiment on Influence of Vermicompost and PSB on growth and carboxylation
efficiency of custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) cv. Raidurg was carried out at Fruit Research Farm,
Department of Fruit Science at College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar (Rajasthan) during study period
from October 2014 to April 2015. The experiment consisted of different doses of Vermicompost (2kg/plant,
4kg/plant and 6kg/plant) along with PSB (25g/plant, 50g/plant and 75g/plant) and its combination. The results
revealed positive correlation of photosynthesis with increase in no. of shoots/branch; increase in canopy
volume and percentage increase of scion girth under interactive effect of Vermicompost @ 6kg + PSB
75g/plant .The result showed that maximum per cent increase in East-West (18.22%), North-South spread
(17.83%), plant height (18.34%), canopy volume (34.50%), leaf length (29.36%) as well as leaf width
(25.77%), increased number of shoots (15.78), scion girth (8.28%), rootstock girth (8.51%) and relative water
content (73.71%) were recorded under T15 treatment i.e. Vermicompost@ 6kg + PSB 75g/plant. The
carboxylation efficiency parameters were also observed maximum in respect of photosynthetic rate(5.60µmol
CO2m s2 1− −
), photosynthetic active radiation (1608.33mmol m s2 1− −
), stomatal conductance (14.67 m mol
m s2 1− −
), leaf temperature (38.13°C), relative humidity (5.84%), internal CO2 concentration (284.67ppm),
transpiration rate (1.33 mmol m s2 1− −
), and minimum vapour pressure deficit (47.80 mb) were noted under T15
treatment (Vermicompost 6kg + PSB 75g/plant).
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 5 (2) : 89-98 (June 2016)
2. Survey, Collection and Characterization of Elite (Heavy Bunch) Somaclonal Variants from Tis-
sue Cultured ‘Grand Naine’ Banana (Musa spp. AAA) in Farmers’ Fields around Bangalore
V. Phani Deepthi1
* and P. Narayanswamy2
1
Horticultural College and Research Institute, Dr.YSRHU, Anantharajupet, Kadapa Dt. Andhra Pradesh 516105
2
University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga, Karnataka 577 225
*Corresponding author’s E-mail: B.deepthivellaturi@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The present study was carried out during the period 2006-07 to characterize the elite (heavy
bunch) somaclonal variants of tissue cultured ‘Grand Naine’ banana from the farmers’ fields around Bangalore
by visual screening. A total of eleven elite variants were collected and compared with original ‘Grand Naine’
(control) plants. Of all the elite somaclonal variants collected and evaluated, the variant GNV-04 was found
very promising. It had significantly showed higher bunch weight (59.75 kg), bunch length (2.00m), number of
hands per bunch (21.01) and number of fingers per hand (20.01). The quality parameters such as TSS,
reducing and total sugars were significantly higher, with moderate titratable acidity. The organoleptic
evaluation tests significantly favoured the control to a certain extent, but taste and texture were better with the
variant GNV-04 compared to control. To confirm the variants at DNA level, RAPD analysis was conducted to
identify the difference in the banding patterns. Forty three primers were used for the analysis of which OPF-09
differentiated the variants and the normal Grand Naine bananas. A band size of 320 bp was produced in all the
normal samples but was absent in the variants tested. In the present study RAPD markers were proved to be
effective and precise to confirm the variants identified using molecular characters. Of the eleven superior
ABSTRACTS
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variants analysed, variants GNV-04, GNV-08 and GNV-10 showed positive phenotypic characters which could
be used in developmental programmes of Grand Naine banana.
3. Variability in Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Cultivars as Revealed by SDS-Page of Seed
Protein
K. B. Bhushan1*
, A. K. Goswami2
, Neelima Pant3
and Y. V. Singh4
1
Vigyan Prasar, A-50, Institutional area, Sector-62, Noida UP
2
Div. of Fruits & Hortic. Tech., IARI, Pusa, New Delhi
3
Academic Officer (Agri.), NIOS, Sector-62, Noida
4
Department of Vegetable Science, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: bharatuhf@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Fourteen genotypes were distinguished into nine groups on different banding patterns in three
zones (A, B and C). PB 64 and PB 66; BARI and Pant Rituraj; KS 331, PB 69 and Punjab Sadabahar; PB 70,
SMB 115 and PB 67 fell in four different groups and showed similar banding pattern within the group. PB 64
and Pant Rituraj exhibited similar banding pattern (100%). Similarly, PB 66 and BARI, KS 331 and Punjab
Sadabahar, KS 331 and PB 70, Punjab Sadabahar and Pant Samrat, PB 70 and SMB 115 showed 100 percent
similarity in seed protein profiles. There were sufficient variability among the PB 69 and PB 67, PB 67 and
Pusa Upkar, PB 67 and Pant Samrat. The minimum genetic similarity was observed between PB 69 and PB 67
(44%) followed by Punjab Sadabahar and PB 67 (47%) by PB 67 and Pusa Upkar (47%) and PB 67 and Pant
Samrat (47%). The UPGMA analysis showed that PB 60, PB 68 PB 64, Pant Rituraj, PB 66, BARI and PB 69,
KS 331, PB 70, SMB 115, Punjab Sadabahar, Pant Samrat, Pusa Upkar formed two different clusters.
However, PB 60; PB 68; PB 64 and PB 66; BARI and Pant Rituraj; KS 331, PB 69 and Punjab Sadabahar; PB
70, SMB 115 and PB 70; Pusa Upkar; and Pant Samrat were three different neighbouring groups.
4. Effect of Pre-Harvest Spray of Calcium Nitrate, Boric acid and Zinc Sulphate on Yield and
Quality of Nagpur Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco)
M. K. Meena*, M.C. Jain, J. Singh, M. Sharma, B. Singh and I.B. Maurya
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalarapatan city, Jhalawar-326 023
(Rajasthan), Agriculture University, Kota (Rajasthan)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail- manishkhamrya@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Genetic variability and correlation coefficient were studied in fifty genotypes of bael fruit at
Horticulture Reasearch Centre and laboratory of the Department of Horticulture, SVPUA&T, Meerut in two
consecutive years i.e., 2013-14 and 2014-15. Data were recorded on 16 morphological and qualitative traits.
Invariably commercially released cultivars viz., Pant Shivani, Pant Aparna, Pant Sujata along with genotypes
VB-28 and VB-23 exhibited higher yield and yield contributing traits. High values of GCV and PCV were
observed for yield per tree, fruit pulp weight, fruit weight, seed weight, number of fruits per tree, ascorbic acid,
skull weight, and reducing sugar. High heritability (in broad sense) along with high estimates of genetic
advance (% of mean) was observed for almost all the characters viz. yield per tree, fruit weight, fruit pulp
weight, skull weight, seed weight per fruit, T.S.S., ascorbic acid and total sugar. The present study also
revealed the presence of great amount of genetic variability which offers bright prospects for its improvement
in near future.
5. Response of China Aster (Callistephus chinensis L. Nees) cv. Poornima to Different Levels of Ni-
trogen and Phosphorus in Medium Black Soil
Pooja Maheta, N. D. Polara, Jyotika Rathod, A. V. Barad* and Nilima Bhosale1
College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat
1
Deptt.of Horticulture, Agriculture College, Baramati-Pune (Maharashtra)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: avbarad55@gmail.com

ABSTRACT : The present investigation was carried out to explore the possibility of peach genotypes grafted on
peach seedling rootstocks for their phenological traits to elucidate the desirable genetic stuff. Twenty one
genotypes including released varieties, land races and introductions were used in this study for assessment of
the traits for yielding the better one through procreation. The study was conducted from 2011 to 2013 at
orchard of Department of Fruit Science, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab. A significant variation was recorded between
the traits viz., leaf length (LL), leaf breadth (LB) and leaf area (LA) among different peach genotypes. Leaf
length was maximum (156.83 mm) in Tropicsweet and minimum in Redhaven (94.83 mm). The flower size
(FS) was recorded maximum (44.00 mm) in genotype Shan-i-Punjab whereas the minimum was in genotype
Punjab Nectarine (18.50 mm). Leaf length showed highest (r=0.71) correlation with leaf breadth, whereas, leaf
breadth was positively and significantly correlated with leaf area , flower disc size, style number but negatively
and significantly correlated with number of filaments, filament and style length. Hierarchical cluster analysis
obtained by using DAR win 5.0 software allowed the assessment of dissimilarity relationship among the peach
genotypes. The boots trap for each of the genotypes for different characters was run for 5000 times which
confirmed the authenticity of similarity and dissimilarity among them. UPGMA produced Dendrogram initially
have three main clusters, cluster B being the largest having 9 genotypes.
6. Influence of Pre-Harvest Foliar Application of Nutrients and Growth Regulators on Fruit
Quality of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) cv. Rose Scented
N.N. Patil*, N. K. Mishra, C. P. Singh, R. Srivastava and A. K. Singh
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, GB Pant University of Agri. & Tech. Pantanagar-263145
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: nanu3853@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : In order to maintain and enhance fruit quality and storability of litchi the present study was
conducted at Horticultural Research Centre, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand during 2013-14 and 2014-15.
Different pre-harvest sprays of nutrients and growth regulators were sprayed individually or in combination with
each other, viz., calcium chloride @ 0.5%, potassium sulphate @ 0.5%, borax @ 1%, putrescine @ 40ppm,
salicylic acid @ 100ppm and ascorbic acid @ 0.2% on litchi to ascertain their effect on fruit chemical
characters. The analytical study of the data revealed that treatment with a combination of CaCl2 + K SO2 4 +
Borax @ 0.5 % + 0.5 % + 1.0 % had best effect on TSS (21.05 °B), titratable acidity (0.44 %), ascorbic acid
(28.16 %), total sugars (15.39 %), reducing sugars (11.48 %), non-reducing sugars (3.90 %) and TSS: acid
ratio (31.62).
7. Effect of Organic Manures on Growth, Yield and Quality of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) cv.
Pusa Desi
V. Singh*, K.H. Naseeruddin and D.K. Rana
Department of Horticulture, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, 246 174
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail id: naseer.ahmed56 @gmail.com
ABSTRACT : A field trial was conducted during 2014-15 in winter season at Horticultural Research Centre,
Chauras Campus, H.N.B Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand to study the effect of organic
manures on growth, yield and quality of radish cv. Pusa Desi. The experiment consisted of 19 treatments with
control, laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The quantitative parameters were
recorded at 15 days interval.The maximum plant height (36.13 cm) number of leaves (16.88) at 60 days, leaf
length (17.17 cm), total plant height (58.68 cm) and root length (20.04 cm) were recorded with the combined
application of organic manures (Vermicompost 50% + Poultry manure 50%). Whereas, the total plant weight
(305.04 g), fresh weight of leaves (134.77 g), root weight (197.07 g), root diameter (5.74 cm) and yield/ha
(36.42 t/ha) were significantly maximum with with the combined use of (FYM 100% + Vermicompost 100% +
Poultry manure 100%). The quality parameters like T.S.S (6.15 °B) and Vit.C (18.13 mg/ 100g) were recorded
maximum in combined application of FYM 50% + Poultry manure 50% and acidity (0.64) was maximum due to
the FYM 100%. The study suggested that the combined application of Vermicompost 50% + Poultry manure
50% or (F.Y.M + Vermicompost + Poultry manure) were highly beneficial for all of the growth, yield and quality
parameters.

8. Expression of Heterosis and Combining Ability Analysis in Intervarietal Crosses of Eggplant
(Solanum melongena L.)
K. B. Bhushan1*
, Neelima Pant2
, Y. V. Singh3
and Lila Bora4
1
Vigyan Prasar, A-50, Institutional area, Sector-62, Noida UP
2
Academic Officer (Agriculture), NIOS, Sector-62, Noida
3
Department of Vegetable Science, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
4
Deptt. of Vegetable Science CCSHAU, Hissar
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: bharatuhf@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Thirty six genotypes (twelve lines, two testers and twenty-four Fs1 ) of eggplant were studied for
heterosis and combining ability. The crosses PR × PS and BARI × PS revealed highest economic heterosis for
most of the traits investigated including the yield and yield attributing characters. The crosses PR × PS, BARI ×
PS, PB 69 × PS and Punjab Sadabahar × PU demonstrated highly significant heterosis, over the standard
cultivar, Pant Samrat. The parent PB 69 exhibited highest positive significant gca followed by PB 66 and PB
67, whereas crosses PB 69 × PU, PB 60 × PS, PB 68 × PU, PR × PS and KS 331 × PS showed significant sca
effects for total yield.
9. Study on the Effect of Nutrient Management on Seed Crop of Okra var. Parbhani Kranti
S. K. Lodhi, Hariom Katiyar*, Ashok Kumar, S. Kumar and S.V.S. Rathore1
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, U.P.
1
Deptt.of Horticulture, RBS College, Bichpuri Agra
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: omsvpuat@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The sixteen treatments were compared in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications.
The seed was sown at spacing of 45 cm x 15 cm on ridges. The seed-pods were picked before shattering
through successive pickings as and when required. The studies were concentrated on crop-stand,
plant-growth and development traits, crop productivity, seed quality and net profit (`) per hectare. It is inferred
from the findings that the seed crop of okra cv. Parbhani Kranti during the spring-summer (Zaid) season should
be cultivated in western Uttar Pradesh by applying nitrogen @ 100 kg ha 1−
, phosphorus @ 40 kg ha 1−
and
Azotobacter @ 2 kg ha 1−
.
10. A Technology for Management of Litchi Mite using IPM Modules under Subtropics of Bihar
Kuldeep Srivastava*, R. K. Patel, Amrendra Kumar, S. D. Pandey and Vishal Nath
ICAR-NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur-842 002, Bihar
ABSTRACT : Litchi mite is the threat to litchi growers as both nymphs and adults damage the leaves,
inflorescence and young developing fruits. Therefore, keeping in view the importance of litchi mite, Aceria
litchii field trial was conducted at ICAR-NRCL, Muzaffarpur to manage the pest. Experiment was laid out in
RBD design with seven treatments comprised of pruning of affected twigs (July & October) and miticides
(chlorfenapyr & propargite) sprayed twice in July and once in October months to evaluate the efficacy of
various integrated approaches. Results revealed that initial mite infestation ranged from 97.33 to 98.80%. No
mite infestation was recorded at flowering stage in pruning and removal of affected twigs followed by two
spraying of chlorfenapyr 10 EC (0.03%) at 15 days interval during July and again pruning in October with one
spraying of Chlorfenapyr followed by spraying of propargite 57 EC (0.17%) with 1.33% mite infestation. The
higher mite infestation was noticed during August (50.00) to November (80.00) and again the population start
increasing from February onwards on new shoots.
11. Evaluation of Fertilizers and Micronutrients for the Control of Mango Hopper
Sk. md. azizur rahman1
, kuldeep srivastava2*
and Gajendra singh

Department of Entomology, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India-263145
1
2
ICAR-NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur-842002, Bihar
ABSTRACT : Effect of fertilizers and micronutrients on hoppers showed that the treatment 1.5 kg N + 1 kg P O2 5
and 1 kg K O2 along with Cu, Zn, B and S applied was most effective in checking multiplication of hopper
population, whereas the treatment with 2 kg N only was least effective as maximum hopper population (20.06
hopper per panicle in3rd
observation) was recorded here. However, in rest of the treatments, hopper population
was more or less equal to control. Maximum fruit set (189.75 and 139.25 fruits per 100 panicles) was observed
in the treatment where 1.5 kg N, 1.0 kg P O2 5 and 1 K O2 were used along with Cu, Zn, B and S that was
significantly different from control followed by the fruit set in recommended dosage. Minimum fruit set (116.00
and 105.25 per 100 panicles) was recorded in control. Fruit harvested and fruit weight were again highest
(110.25 and 21 kg per 100 panicles) where 1.5 kg N, 1.0 kg P O2 5 and 1 kg K O2 were used along with Cu, Zn, B
and S followed by fruit yield in recommended dosage. Lowest fruit number and fruit weight (100.25 and 16.30
kg per 100 panicles) were observed in treatment where only 2.0 kg N was used.
12. Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
M.L. Meena*, N. Kumar, J. K. Meena and T. Rai
Department of Applied plant Science (Horticulture), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University,
(A Central University),Vidya Vihar Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226 025
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail:maheriari@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT : The present investigation was carried out to find out the genetic variability, heritability and genetic
advance in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in Central Uttar Pradesh during Rabi season. The experiment was
laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Transplanting of seedlings was done at spacing of
45x60 cm. The observations were recorded on five plants per plot for days to flowering, plant height, number of
branches/plant, number of fruits/plant, leaf area, pedicle length, fruit length, fruit width, days to first harvest and
fruit yield per plant. The genotypes Azad Mirch-1, Sel-16 and 7919 performed better in terms of leaf area with
maximum values (116.38) which succeeded by fruit yield per plant red ripe (85.40), fruit width (38.23), number
of branches per plant (34.43), days to 50% flowering (32.46), days to first harvest (27.83), pedicel length
(27.78), fruit yield/plant (17.73), fruit length (16.64) and plant height (12.76) for genetic advance as % of mean.
13. Evaluation of number of irrigations on Hopper Management
and Gajendra Singh
Department of Entomology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India-263145
1
2
ICAR-NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur-842002, Bihar
ABSTRACT : Effect of different number of irrigations on hoppers showed that maximum hopper populations
were recorded in nine irrigations where one irrigation each in October, December and February and two
irrigations each from April to June were given, whereas hopper population were at par in five irrigations where
two irrigations each in April and May and one irrigation in June were given, in two irrigations where one
irrigation each in April and May were given and in control where no irrigation was done. The fruit set was
significantly different in all treatments as compared to control whereas maximum fruit set (190.42 and 126.42
fruits/panicles) was recorded in five irrigations. Fruits harvested were maximum (108.57 fruits/100 panicles) in
five irrigations that were significantly different from control. Weight of fruits per 100 panicles was maximum
(18.80 kg) in five irrigations, which were at par with the two irrigations, and nine irrigations, however all these
were significantly different from the control where minimum (16.38 kg/100 panicles) fruit weight was recorded.
14. Effect of Different Nitrogen Doses, Azotobactor, PSB and PMB on Plant Vigour, Flowering and
Yield of Petunia (Petunia hybrida) var. Picotee

Sunita Kumari* and V. M. Prasad
Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, (Deemed to be
University) 211007, (U.P.) India.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: sunitakumari.sean@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The present experiment was conducted to study the effect of bio and chemical fertilizers on plant
vigour, flowering and yield of petunia (Petunia hybrida) var. Picotee in the Department of Horticulture, Sam
Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, (U.P.) during the winter season
2014-2015. The results revealed that treatments T13 (Azotobactor + PSB +PMB + 100% doses of NPK) had
significant response most of the traits studied. The maximum plant height (29.80 cm), number of leaves/plant
(600.60) number of branches/plant (20.00), plant spread (54.30 cm), first flower bud emergence (53.06),
diameter of flower/(8.26 cm), number of flowers/plant (76.93), weight of fresh flower (1.05g) and weight of dry
flower (0.81g) were produced by the treatment T13 (Azotobactor + PSB +PMB + 100% doses of NPK).
15. Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth: A Plant with Pharmacological Value
Ritu Mahajan*
School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, (J&K) India
*Corresponding Authorˆs E-mail: ritufeb@gmail.com Tel: +91-191-2456534
ABSTRACT: Western Himalaya is a reservoir of plants that constitutes a large number of economically
important species of both pharmaceutical and medicinal importance. Many of these plant species have
become rare and endangered and are in the verge of extinction due to over exploitation. One of such plant is
Picrorhiza kurroa which is high altitude plant with a large number of therapeutic properties. Therefore, it is
extremely important to explore the different methods of propagation and conservation of P. kurroa under in
vitro conditions and also in its natural habitat.
16. Use of pheromone traps for eco friendly management of fruit fly in Parwal–A Success Story
Ashish Tyagi*, Virendra Pal and Omvir Singh
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hastinapur, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Univeristy of Ag. & Tech., Meerut (UP) – 250 110
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: green.ashishtyagi@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Proper and prolonged humid conditions and sandy soil due to nearby land of river Ganga in
Hastinapur block of Meerut district favours the cultivation of cucurbits. Thus, growing of Parwal has been
proved as a best alternate to replace mono culture of sugarcane crop in the area where majority of farmers
having small land holdings. Fruit fly is a serious pest not only of cucurbits but other vegetable and fruit crops
also causing huge losses to farmers in Meerut district. In spite of using hazardous pesticides, farmers are
bound to bear about 25 – 30 % yield loss every year due to the attack of fruit fly. Various front line
demonstrations of cue lure containing pheromone traps were laid out by KVK Hastinapur, Meerut at the fields
of parwal growers of the area during three consecutive years (2012 – 2014) to introduce and promote the eco
friendly management technology of fruit flies by installation of 5 traps/ acre covering 30 acre area. The
technology was found feasible, cheaper as well as easy to adopt at farmer’s field. An average of 23.35 per cent
increased yield was observed resulting ` 27182.5 average increased income per hectare comparing with plots
under farmer’s practice where traps were not installed.
17. Effect of Organic Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Onion
(Allium cepa L.) cv. Pusa Red
A. B. Verma1
and H. M. Singh2*
1
National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation, Indore
2
National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation, Rajkot
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: hmsingh1983@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The experiment was laid out with nine treatments and three replications in Randomized Block
Design. Maximum plant height, bulb size and weight was observed with the application of Urea 50% +

Vermicompost 50% per plot. Whereas, the maximum bulb weight was recorded with application of Urea 50% +
Vermicompost poultry manure 25% each per plot. Application of different organic manures on onion bulbs is
useful for improving the growth and yield characteristics.
18. Lasoda that Blooms on Tree Trunk-A Report
Prerak Bhatnagar*, Jitendra Singh and C.B. Meena
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar-326001(Rajasthan)
*Corresponding Author’s Email : prerakb-22@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT : Lasoda (Cordia myxa) grows very common in tropical regions. Its tree flowers in March-April. Its
inripe fruits are very much used for pickling. Ripe fruits of lasoda are rich source of minerals. Its leaves are
used as for fodder. Usually Lasoda bears terminally, but some times bearing is noticed directly on the tree
trunk, the bearing of flowers and fruits on trunk is termed as cauliflory.
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HortFlora Research Spectrum ISSN: 2250-2823
CONTENTS
1. Leafing, Flowering and Fruiting of Sterculia setigera in Metema,
North Western Ethiopia
Tatek Dejene, Omarsherif Mohamed, Zewdu Yilma
and Abeje Eshete
177-182
2. Character Association and Path Co-efficient Analysis in Garlic
(Allium sativum L.)
S. K. Prajapati, Akilesh Tiwari, Sunil Prajapati,
Yogendra Singh and N.R.Verma
183-188
3. Evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat)
Genotypes under West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya
Niki Dewan, Sunil Kumar, Swati Sharma and
Susmita Chakraborty
189-194
4. Effect of Silicon Bunch Spraying and Bunch Bagging on Yield,
Quality and Shelf Life of Banana var. Grand Naine
Ravishankar M Patil and S. L. Jagadeesh 195-200
5. Nutritional Status of Malta Orchards in Bikaner District Prerak Bhatnagar and M.K. Sharma 201-205
6. Effect of Cytokinin and Auxin on Callus Formation and Shoot
Multiplication of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) under
in-vitro Condition
Yogesh Prasad Rajbhar, Sumit Tomar, Hariom
Katiyar, Mukesh Kumar, Anil Kumar and Govind
Rajbhar
206-212
7. Genetics of Yield and its Component in Ash Gourd {Benincasa
hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.}
Joydip Mandal and P.S. Sirohi 213-217
8. Effect of Silicon Bunch Spraying and Bunch Bagging on Fruit Yield,
Quality and Shelf Life of Neypoovan Banana
Ravishankar M. Patil and S. L. Jagadeesh 218-223
9. Physico-chemical Characterization of Guava Cultivars under Sawai
Madhopur Conditions of Rajasthan
J. Singh, Prerak Bhatnagar and C.B. Meena 224-227
10. Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Genotypes
Arvind Kumar Baswal, H. S. Rattanpal, K. S. Gill
and Gurupkar Singh Sidhu
228-232
11. Effect of Inorganic and Organic Manures on Growth, Yield and
Quality of Onion cv. ‘Pusa Madhvi’ Under Valley Condition of
Garhwal Himalaya
K. Naseeruddin Shah, V. Singh and D. K. Rana 233-237
12. Effect of INM Practices in Rauwolfia tetraphylla in Assam
Condition
Bijit Kumar Saud 238-241
13. Effect of IBAon Vegetative Growth and Multiplication Rate in Stem
Cuttings of Pear Rootstocks
Narender Singh Mehta, Siddharth Shankar Bhatt,
Jitendra Kumar, Amit Kotiyal, Dinesh Chandra
Dimri
242-245
14. Effect of GA3 and Azotobacter on Growth and Flowering in African
Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda
Naresh Kumar, Jitendra Kumar, J.P. Singh and
Himanshu Kaushik
246–250
15. Effect of Seedling Age on Growth and Flowering Attributes of
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
J. P. Singh and Ambesh Kumar Jaiswal 251-254
16. Mango Hopper Management by IPM Practices Including
Insecticides, Botanicals and Cultural Practices
Sk. Md. Azizur Rahman, Kuldeep Srivastava and
Gajendra Singh
255-257
17. Effect of Micro Nutrients and Fungicide Application on
Internal Fruit Necrosis, Cracking and Fruit Drop in Bael
(Aegle marmelos Correa.)
M. K. Singh, Satya Prakash, Mukesh Kumar, K.V.
Singh and Sunil Malik
258-260
18. High Density Planting in Fruit Crops D. S. Mishra and A.K. Goswami 261-264
19. Problems Faced by KVK Training Program on Chilli Production
Technology on Participating Farmers in Khargone District of
Madhya Pradesh
Swapna Tripathi and Y. K. Singh 265-268
www.hortflorajournal.comVolume 5, Issue 3 : September 2016

1. Leafing, Flowering and Fruiting of Sterculia setigera in Metema, North Western Ethiopia
Tatek Dejene* Omarsherif Mohamed, Zewdu Yilma and Abeje Eshete
Forestry Research Center, P. O. Box 30708 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
*Corresponding Authors E-mail: tdejenie@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT : Episodic in leaf, flower and fruit patterns of Sterculia setigera were examined in Metema woreda
of north Gondar zone of the Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia. Monitoring was conducted for the period of 24
months starting from September, 2011 to September, 2013. For the purpose, we selected 16 individual trees
(Dbh ≥ 10 cm) of S.setigera trees at 100 m apart. The trees were measured for dbh, marked and mapped using
a GPS and monitoring was conducted in every week. The results of monitoring revealed that pattern of leafing
and leaf loss, flowering and fruiting are unimodal in lined with the nature of the rainfall pattern of the study area.
Leafing was started at the end of dry season when the rain season begins (Mid May) and the trees were in full
leaf (Peak leaf flushing) in June and continued peak in leafing during July. Shedding of leaves starts on
October but was higher (peak) in December coinciding with the beginning of dry season. Uniformity was
observed in blooming among trees and flowering was concentrated in April and ends at the beginning of
mid-May. Early fruiting was observed during October. However, mass fruiting was observed during November
and ends in in late December up to early January. Therefore, we concluded that seed harvesting of S.setigera
is better to conduct in mid-November to beginning of December in the study area.
Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 5 (3) : 177-182 (September 2016)
2. Character Association and Path Co-efficient Analysis in Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
S. K. Prajapati1
, Akilesh Tiwari1
, Sunil Prajapati1*
, Yogendra Singh2
and N.R.Verma1
1
Department of Horticulture, 2
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur- 482 004 (Madhya Pradesh) India
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: prajapatisunil4960@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Correlation co-efficient analysis in garlic (Allium sativum L.) revealed that total yield (rp=0.824),
leaf length (rp=0.634), equatorial diameter of bulb (rp=0.559), leaf width (rp=0.544), plant height (rp=0.498)
pseudostem diameter (rp=0.476), polar diameter of bulb (rp=0.460), average weight of bulb (rp=0.459) and
days to maturity (rp=0.435) were positively and significantly associated with bulb yield plant−1
. Path analysis
revealed that number of cloves bulb−1
(0.820) fallowed by pseudostem diameter (0.315), number of leaves
plant−1
(0.163), leaf width (0.132), pseudostem length (0.091), equatorial diameter (0.050) and days to maturity
(0.034) had the high positive direct effect on bulb yield per plant. It was also observed that the high negative
direct effect was exerted by leaf length (–0.124) fallowed by plant height (–0.118), average weight of 10 cloves
(–0.049) and polar diameter (–0.033). Hence, these characters should be given more weight age in selection
programme of high yielding variety in garlic.
3. Evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat) Genotypes under West Garo
Hills District, Meghalaya
Niki Dewan1
, Sunil Kumar1*
, Swati Sharma2
and Susmita Chakraborty1
1
Department of Horticulture, North Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura-794 002, West Garo Hills
District, Meghalaya
2
ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur-842 002, Bihar, India
ABSTRACTS
HortFlora Research Spectrum, 5(3) : (September 2016) ISSN : 2250-2823

*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: sunu159@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT : Evaluation of Chrysanthemum genotypes under West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya was carried
out at the experimental farm, Department of Horticulture, North Eastern Hill University, Tura, Meghalaya
2015-2016 to identify the suitable variety for successful cultivation and flower production. Fifteen varieties
namely, Korean Red, Korean Yellow, Solan Shringar, Ramblored, Yellow Star, Calabria, Ajay, AAU Yellow,
White Star, Korean Bicolour, Charming, Lysid, Safin, Shayana and Gambit were selected for their evaluation.
The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Uniform package of practices
were followed throughout the experiment to grow a healthy crop. Significant response in vegetative and
flowering characters was observed in cultivar Calabria, Yellow Star, AAU Yellow, Gambit and Solan Shringar.
Highest plant height (49.65 cm) in cultivar Yellow Star followed by cultivar Gambit (45.46 cm) was noticed.
However, cultivar Solan Shringar showed maximum number of branches (12.51) and number of leaves per
plant (125.11). Earliness in full bloom was associated with cultivar Shayana (72.29 days) followed by cultivar
Calabria (82.44 days), while, maximum flower longevity after full bloom was observed in cultivar Gambit (24.72
days). Extended flowering duration was recorded with cultivar Calabria (140.84 days).Whereas, maximum
vase life under tap water was observed in cultivar Ramblored (9.44 days) followed by cultivar Gambit (8.37
days). Cultivar Gambit showed maximum flower diameter (8.46 cm), flower head height (3.14 cm), number of
ray florets per head (186.30), flower fresh weight (1.36 g) and dry weight (0.43 g), while, maximum number of
flower head per plant (42.34), number of flowers per spray per plant (21.84) and number of sprays per plant
(20.50) was observed in cultivar Calabria.
4. Effect of Silicon Bunch Spraying and Bunch Bagging on Yield, Quality and Shelf Life of
Banana var. Grand Naine
Ravishankar M. Patil* and S. L. Jagadeesh
Department of Horticulture, KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Belgaum Dist.591 218, Karnataka
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: ravishankar.horti@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted to know the effect of bunch spraying of silicon and bunch bagging
on fruit yield, quality and shelf life of banana var. Grand Naine. Potassium silicate was applied as three sprays
at 30 days interval after emergence of inflorescence followed of bagging of bunches. Sprays were given at
concentration of 2.0, 4.0 and 6.0 ml/lit per bunch 30 days interval then followed by bagging of bunches with
polyethylene sleeves after spraying till harvest of fruits. Fruit characters like fruit weight, fruit length, fruit
diameter, bunch weight and maximum shelf life (12.33 days) was recorded in treatment applied with bunch
spraying of potassium silicate 6 ml/l per bunch bagging. The quality parameters viz., total sugars, acidity, total
soluble solids, starch content of the fruit were also significantly influenced by same treatment.
5. Nutritional Status of Malta orchards in Bikaner district
Prerak Bhatnagar1*
and M.K. Sharma2
1
Department of Fruit Science, 2
Department of Natural Resource Management
College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar-326 001.
Corresponding Author’s E-mail : prerakb_22@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT : The nutritional survey studies conducted in Blood Red Malta orchards during 2009-10 revealed
that all leaf samples were found deficient in nitrogen content, high in phosphorous content and low in
potassium. The micro-nutrient analysis of Malta leaves showed sufficiency of iron and copper content, low in
manganese and zinc content. The physico-chemical analysis of Malta fruits revealed that excellent Malta
production can be achieved in arid soils of Bikaner district with proper management of nutrients at both macro
and micro level and harvesting of fruits in the December-January can provide remunerative returns to fruit
growers in the canal command areas of Bikaner district.
6. Effect of Cytokinin and Auxin on Callus Formation and Shoot Multiplication of Strawberry
(Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) under in vitro Condition
Yogesh Prasad Rajbhar*, Sumit Tomar, Hariom Katiyar, Mukesh Kumar, Anil Kumar and Govind Rajbhar

Department of Horticulture, SardarVallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut – 250 110
(U.P.)
* Corresponding Author’s E-mail: rajbhar.yogesh@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The experiment was pursued in Tissue Culture Laboratory of Department of Horticulture in
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology Meerut during 2015-16 on Chandler variety of
strawberry. N6 media were prepared. Maximum callus formation in mature leaf explant (81%) was noted under
the treatment of BAP 2mgl−1
combined with IBA 1.0 mgl−1
. Maximum callus formation in young leaf (74.0%)
was noted under the treatment of BAP 2mgl−1
combined with IBA 1.0mgl−1
.Maximum callus induction in
internode (47.6%) was noted under the treatment of BAP 2mgl−1
combined with IBA 1.0 mgl−1
. Highest number
of shoots (14.00) from mature derived callus at four weeks after inoculation were noted under the treatment of
BAP 2mgl−1
+ Kinetin 1.5 mgl−1
. Maximum number of shoots (11.66) from young leaf derived callus of
strawberry cv Chandler at four weeks after inoculation were noted under BAP 2mgl−1
combined with Kinetin
1.5 mgl−1
and BAP 3mgl−1
alone. The highest number of shoots (10.33) from internode derived callus at four
weeks after inoculation were noted with BAP 3mgl−1
alone. Viewing above observations it is concluded that
BAP 2 mgl−1
+ IBA 1.5 mgl−1
and Kinetin 1.5 mgl−1
+ IBA 1.0mgl−1
showed better performance on accordance
of callus formation in mature leaf, young leaf as well as internode. BAP 2 mgl−1
+ Kinetin 2mgl−1
showed better
performance on accordance of shoot induction in mature leaf, young leaf as well as internode.
7. Genetics of Yield and its Component in Ash Gourd {Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.}
Joydip Mandal1*
and P.S. Sirohi2
1
Department of Crop Improvement, Horticulture and Agricultural Botany (CIHAB), Institute of Agriculture,
Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Sriniketan – 731236, West Bengal, India
2
Indrapuri, New Delhi – 110012, India
*Corresponding Author’s Email: joydip_hort@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted to study the pattern of inheritance of vine length, fruits per plant,
fruit weight and yield per plant from six generations (P, P , F, F , B1 2 1 2 1 and B2 ) means of ten crosses obtained by
crossing nine inbred in ash gourd. Majority of the crosses indicated the contribution of dominance gene effects
and duplicate epistasis. Among epistasis interactions, addictive x additive (i) played a significant role for vine
length, fruits per plant and fruit weight, while additive × additive (i) and dominance × dominance (1) contributed
towards fruit yield. These results suggest that heterosis breeding might be more effective for speedy
improvement of this crop.
8. Effect of Silicon Bunch Spraying and Bunch Bagging on Fruit Yield, Quality and Shelf Life of
‘Neypoovan’ Banana
Ravishankar M Patil* and S. L. Jagadeesh
Department of Horticulture, KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Belgaum Dist.591218, Karnataka
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: ravishankar.horti@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted to know the effect of bunch spraying of silicon and bunch bagging
on fruit yield, quality and shelf life of banana cv. Neypoovan. Potassium silicate was applied as three sprays at
30 days interval after emergence of inflorescence followed of bagging of bunches. Sprays were given at
concentration of 2.0, 4.0 and 6.0 ml/lit per bunch 30 days interval then followed by bagging of bunches with
polyethylene sleeves after spraying till harvest of fruits. Fruit characters like fruit weight, fruit length, fruit
diameter, bunch weight and maximum shelf life (7.33 days) was recorded in treatment applied with bunch
spraying of potassium silicate 6 ml/l per bunch bagging. The quality parameters viz., total sugars, acidity, total
soluble solids, starch content of the fruit were also significantly influenced by same treatment.
9. Physico-chemical characterization of guava cultivars under Sawai Madhopur conditions of
Rajasthan
J. Singh, Prerak Bhatnagar* and C.B. Meena1

Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar (Agriculture University, Kota)
1
Department of Plant Pathology, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar
ABSTRACT : Based on cumulative assessment of the characters studied during survey of guava orchards in
Sawai Madhopur district during 2014-15, it appeared that Gola (Barfkhan) is better over L-49 and Allahabad
Safeda with respect to fruit weight, size, thickness of flesh, weight of pure flesh excluding seed cavity, soft
texture of seeds, ascorbic acid contents and TSS content which are marketing traits for the guava varieties. In
this variety maximum fruit weight (375.87g) and equatorial diameter (82.89 mm) was recorded. This variety
had maximum yield of 1.0-1.5 q/tree which was 0.80 and 0.60 q/tree in case of L-49 and Allahabad Safeda,
respectively. Gola (Barfkhan) variety’s fruit was crunchy in texture with soft seeds. Spreading growth
behaviour, compact canopy, green leaf luster and solitary bearing habit were other features of this variety.
10. Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Genotypes
Arvind Kumar Baswal1*
H. S. Rattanpal1
, K. S. Gill3
and Gurupkar Singh Sidhu2
1
Department of Fruit Science, 2
School of Agricultural Biotechnology
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141-004
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: baswal.arvind0@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:Variability assessment of six grapefruit varieties was done based on 22 qualitative and
quantitative morphological characters. The maximum variability was observed for leaf lamina width (CV =
12.03), while the minimum variability was noted for petiole wing width (CV = 0.13). The maximum heritability
(h2
) coupled with maximum genetic advance percentage of mean (GA) was observed for petiole wing width
(100 and 45.96, respectively), followed by spine length (100 and 25, respectively) and rootstock diameter (85
and 21.44, respectively), while the minimum heritability coupled with the minimum genetic advance percentage
of mean was observed for leaf lamina length (7 and 0.70, respectively).
11. Effect of Inorganic and Organic Manures on Growth, Yield and Quality of Onion cv. ‘Pusa
Madhvi’ Under Valley Condition of Garhwal Himalaya
K. Naseeruddin Shah*, V. Singh and D. K. Rana
Department of Horticulture, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, 246 174
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: naseer.ahmed56@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted to find out the combined effect of inorganic fertilizers (NPK) and
organic manures [vermicompost, poultry manure and farm yard manure (FYM)] on growth, yield and quality of
onion cv. Pusa Madhvi in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. The results showed that
maximum plant height (73.18 cm), leaf length (56.10 cm), leaf width (4.51 cm), root length (8.02 cm), fresh
weight of leaves (55.27 g) and dry weight of leaves (19.61 g) was recorded under the [Recommended dose of
fertilizers (RDF) 75% + poultry manure 25%]. While the neck length (5.08 cm), neck diameter (2.04), total
sugar (6.60) and specific gravity (1.47) was recorded maximum in T1 (RDF 100%). The maximum number of
leaves (13.60), number of roots/ plant (159.40), bulb diameter (6.59 cm), fresh weight of bulb (159.79 g),
number of scale/ bulb (6.56), yield/ hectare (41.88 q) and Vit- C (17.27) was recorded highest under T3 (RDF
75% + vermicompost 25%). The fresh weight of root (4.24 g) and dry weight of root (2.02 g) was recorded
maximum in T10 (RDF 50% + FYM 50%). Therefore, T3 (RDF 75% + vermicompost 25%) treatment
combination was adjudged best for onion cultivation under valley conditions.
12. Effect of INM Practices in Rauwolfia tetraphylla in Assam Condition
Bijit Kumar Saud*
Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: bijit1969@rediff.com
ABSTRACT : An experiment was carried out in the medicinal and aromatic plant block of Experimental Farm
(Horticulture), Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat during

2010-2011 and 2011-12. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with seven treatments viz,
T0 = control, T1 = 100% RF + FYM 5t/ha (RF: reference dose of fertilizer @ 10 : 60 : 30 kg/ha N, P O2 5 and K O2 ,
T2 = 75% RF + Azotobacter @20 g per plant + PSB @20 g per plant + FYM 5t/ha, T3 = 50% RF+ Azotobacter
@20 g per plant + PSB @20 g per plant + FYM 5t/ha,T4 = 25% RF+ Azotobacter @20 g per plant + PSB @20
g per plant + FYM 5t/ha, T5 = 50% RF + FYM 5t/ha + Vermicompost 1t/ha, T6 = 50% RF + FYM 5t/ha + Enrich
compost @2t/ha (AAU made) and three replications for two years to determine the biometric and yield
performance of Rauwolfia tetraphylla under different nutrient sources. The soil of the experimental plot was
sandy loam having pH of 4.8, organic carbon (10.05 %), available N (243.32 kg/ha), available P O2 5 (24.98
kg/ha) and available K O2 (94.75 kg/ha). The maximum value of plant height (89.15 cm), leaf number (374.70),
leaf area index (2.62), branches (19.09), flowers (372.54) and fruits per plant (295.09), seed and root yield
(8.94kg/ha and 2809.64kg/ha) were recorded under treatment T2 . The highest value of total alkaloid
(1.28mg/100g dry weight), Phenol(1.69mg/100g dry weight), Tannin (0.45mg/100g dry weight) and Flavonoids
(1.70mg/100g dry weight) were recorded by the treatment receiving vermicompost in combination with 50%
RF dose of fertilizer and organic manures (T5 ).
13. Effect of IBA on Vegetative Growth and Multiplication Rate in Stem Cuttings of Pear
Rootstocks
Narender Singh Mehta, Siddharth Shankar Bhatt, Jitendra Kumar*, Amit Kotiyal, Dinesh Chandra Dimri
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technol-
ogy, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand - 263 145, INDIA
*Corresponding Author’s Email- jkumar_hort@outlook.com
ABSTRACT : The present investigation was carried out in order to standardize the optimum IBA concentration
for vegetative propagation of pear rootstocks Quince-C and BA-29 with reference to vegetative growth and
multiplication rate, they were given different concentration of IBA. The treatment with IBA significantly
influenced the parameters under study. The IBA treatment @ 1000 ppm was found to be the best in terms of
most of the vegetative growth parameters and multiplication rate. The highest multiplication rate was achieved
on Quince-C treated with 1000 ppm IBA. Study concluded that IBA treatments significantly influenced
vegetative growth and multiplication rate in stem cuttings of pear rootstocks.
14. Effect of GA3 and Azotobacter on Growth and Flowering in African Marigold
(Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda
Naresh Kumar1
, Jitendra Kumar1
, J.P. Singh 2*
and Himanshu Kaushik1
1
Department of Horticulture, C.C.S. University Campus, Meerut
2
Department of Horticulture, Gochar Mahavidhyalaya, Rampur Maniharan, Saharanpur (U.P.)
*Correspondence Author’s E-mail: singhjp2005@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The field experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm of Choudhary Charan Singh
University Campus, Meerut U.P. during 2011-12. The nine treatments A1 (Azotobacter by Root Treatment
0.20g/15 plants), A2 (Azotobacter by Soil Treatment 0.40g/plot), G1 (Gibberellic acid 100 ppm spray at 30
DAT), G2 (Gibberellic acid 150 ppm spray at 30 DAT), A G1 1 (Azotobacter by Root Treatment 0.20g/15 plants
and Gibberellic acid 100 ppm spray at 30 DAT), A G1 2 (Azotobacter by Root Treatment 0.20g/15 plants and
Gibberellic acid 150 ppm spray at 30 DAT), A G2 1 (Azotobacter by Soil Treatment 0.40g/plot and Gibberellic
acid 100 ppm spray at 30 DAT ), A G2 2 (Azotobacter by Soil Treatment 0.40g/plot and Gibberellic acid 150 ppm
spray at 30 DAT) and A G0 0 (No Azotobactor and No Gibbrellic acid) were evaluated in Randomized Block
Design with three replications. The experimental finding revealed that the treatment A G2 2 (Soil treatment with
Azotobacter + Spray of GA3 @ 150 ppm) gave the maximum plant height, maximum number of primary
branches per plant, maximum number of secondary branches per plant, maximum plant spread, minimum
number of days taken for flower bud appearance, maximum number of flowers per plant, maximum flower
diameter, maximum fresh weight of flowers per plant and maximum yield of flower in comparison to individual
application of GA3 and Azotobacter.

15. Effect of Seedling age on Growth and Flowering Attributes of Tomato
(Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
J. P. Singh* and Ambesh Kumar Jaiswal
Department of Horticulture C. S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208 002,U.P.
*Corresponding Author’s *E-mail: ab05aug@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : The experiment was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, C.S.A.University of Agriculture
and Technology, Kanpur during the year 2014-15 to find out effect of seedling age on growth and flowering
attributes of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.).Randomized block design (RBD) was used with eight
treatments of seedling age i.e., T1 (16 days), T2 (20 days), T3 (24 days), T4 (28 days), T5 (32 days), T6 (36 days),
T7 (40 days) and T8 (44 days) and three replications. Observations were recorded on growth and flowering
attributes i.e., height of plant, spread of plant, number of primary branches/plant, number of secondary
branches/plant, day to first flower initiation and number of flower per plant. The results showed that T3 (24 days
old seedling) increased significantly to plant height, spread of plant (N-S,E-W), and number of flowers/plant
revealing 63.19 cm maximum plant height, maximum plant spread 116.18 cm (N-S) and 171.13 cm (E-S), and
maximum number of flower/plant (69.64) respectively. Treatment T4 (28 days old seedling) enhanced number
of primary branches (7.35) which was greater variation among treatments while number of secondary
branches were significantly influenced (9.65) with T4 treatment also. Days to first flower initiation was
significantly enhanced with T1 treatment (62.15 days).
16. Mango Hopper Management by IPM practices including Insecticides, Botanicals and Cultural
Practices
and Gajendra Singh
Department of Entomology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India-263 145
1
2
ICAR-NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur-842 002, Bihar
ABSTRACT : Studies on the effect of IPM, chemical, botanicals and cultural practices on hopper showed that
hopper population was effectively controlled in insecticide, IPM, insecticide + botanical pesticide and botanical
pesticide whereas maximum hopper population was recorded in control. Fruit set per 100 panicles was
significantly higher than control in all treatment whereas it was at par among IPM, insecticide alone and
insecticide+botanical pesticide. Fruits harvested were maximum in IPM followed by insecticide and
insecticide+botanical pesticide whereas no significant differences in fruits harvest were observed between
cultural+ mechanical practices and control. Fruit weight was maximum in IPM followed by
insecticide+botanical pesticide and insecticide alone. Lowest fruit weight was observed in control.
17. Effect of Micro Nutrients and Fungicide Application on Internal Fruit Necrosis, Cracking and
Fruit Drop in Bael (Aegle marmelos Correa.)
M. K. Singh*, Satya Prakash, Mukesh Kumar, K.V. Singh and Sunil Malik
Department of Horticulture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar
Pradesh-250110
*Corresponding Author’s E. mail: singhmk786@yahoo.in
ABSTRACT : An experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Centre, SVP university of Agriculture
and Technology, Meerut during 2009-10 and 2010-11 to investigate the effect of micro-nutrients and fungicide
on internal fruit necrosis, cracking and fruit drop in bael. Out of six treatments applied, combined application of
boron (1%) + copper sulphate (0.25%)+ carbendazim (0.1%) was found to be most effective in reducing
internal fruit necrosis (17.00% reduction over control), fruit cracking (15.00% reduction over control) and fruit
drop (14.70% reduction over control).

18. High density planting in fruit crops
D. S. Mishra* and A.K. Goswami1
ICAR-CHES, Godhra-Vadodara Highway, Vejalpur-389 340, Panchmahals, Gujarat
1
Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail :
ABSTRACT : High density orcharding is one of the recent novel concepts of increasing productivity without
affecting quality of fruits. It gives earlier production and return per unit area, shortens juvenility provides
efficient resources. Dwarfing root stocks play key role to accommodate more number of plants per unit area.
Under HDP has been found most suitable technique for some tropical and subtropical fruits accomodating
more number of plants per unit area viz., Dashehari mango (1333 plants/ha), guava (5000 plants/ha), papaya
(6400 plants/ha), etc.
19. Problems faced by kvk training programME on chilli production technology on participating
farmers in Khargone District of Madhya Pradesh
Swapna Tripathi* and Y. K. Singh
Department of Transfer of Technology, MGCGVVChitrakoot Satna (M.P)
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: swapnatripathi127@gmail.com
ABSTRACT : Finding of this study that major problems faced by trainees farmers in production technology of
chili were problems terms of training program were not organized as the need based training, lack of active
worker, lack of irrigation facility, storage and marketing problems, not attending training programe regularly,
family norms, non availability of audio-video aid, high cost of input health problem, lack of technical knowledge
about improved activities, burden of work, high cost of transpiration distant training centre, low socioeconomic
status and illiteracy.
GIF : 0.471
NIIF : 2.14
ICV : 27.39
IBIF : 2.8

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