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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1025-1030

G Kumar, *L V Subba Rao and K Keshavulu

Department of Seed Science and Technology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana *Crop Improvement Section, Directorate of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana

Abstract

An investigation to evaluation of varieties and hybrids of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in SRI cultivation was conducted at Directorate of Rice Research farm, ICRISAT campus, Patancheru, Hyderabad during kharif 2013. Growth attributes (dry matter accumulation at 50% flowering and maturity, root length and root volume), yield attributes (number of effective tillers m-2, panicle length, total number of seeds per panicle, number of high density seeds per panicle, number of filled seeds per panicle and 1000 seed weight) recorded significantly higher values in SRI (System of Rice Intensification) compared to Conventional Transplanting (CT). SRI method produced significantly higher seed yield (5851.71 kg ha-1) and straw yield (7176.84 kg ha-1) than CT. Hybrids was found significantly superior in other varieties. Hybrid (US 382) recorded the highest number of effective tillers m-2, total number of seeds per panicle, number of high density seeds per panicle, number of filled seeds per panicle, 1000 seed weight, seed yield (6765.72 kg ha-1) and straw yield (8234.40 kg ha-1). Hybrids respond well for SRI method than conventional transplanting method.

G Kumar, *L V Subba Rao and K Keshavulu

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1031-1035

G M Sumalatha, R Paramesh and N Devakumar

Department of Seed Science and Technology, *Research Institute of Organic Farming, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted in RIOF, GKVK, UAS, Bengaluru during 2014-2015, under both field as well as lab conditions. The results revealed that among harvesting intervals, Subsequent formed pods had registered significantly higher seed quality attributing characters like pod length (20.82 cm), number of seeds per pod (13.92), test weight (111.53 g), germination (84.23%), mean seedling length (36.08 cm), mean seedling dry weight (53.33 g), seedling vigour index-I (3038), seedling vigour index-II (4491), total dehydrogenase activity (3.91 OD value), protein content (16.78%) and lower seed infection (26.40%), electrical conductivity (0.064 dSm-1) compared to first formed pods. Among genotypes, (G1) AV-5 recorded significantly higher seed quality parameters viz. pod length (20.93 cm), number of seeds per plant (13.82), test weight (113.19 g), germination (90.57%), mean seedling length (35.17 cm), mean seedling dry weight (53.89 mg), seedling vigour index-I (3185), seedling vigour index-II (4881), total dehydrogenase activity (4.09 OD value) and protein (17.44%) lower electrical conductivity (0.062 dSm-1) and seed infection (23.83%) compared to (G2) PKB-6. Plants which sprayed with Panchagavya 5% (P2) concentration, significantly higher pod length (23.81cm), number of seeds per pod (15.38), test weight (120.08 g), germination (87.23%), mean seedling length (39.79 cm), mean seedling dry weight (57.32 mg), seedling vigour index-I (3209), seedling vigour index-II (5000), total dehydrogenase activity (4.51 OD value), protein content (20.01%) lower electrical conductivity (0.055 dSm-1) and seed infection (11.78%) compared to (P0) control. Among the combinations, AV-5 genotype, Panchagavya with 5 per cent and subsequent formed pods (G1P2H2) recorded higher pod length (25.12cm), number of seeds per pod (17.50), test weight (123.00 g), germination (93.63%), mean seedling length (37.83 cm),mean seedling dry weight (58.81 mg), seedling vigour index-I (3542), seedling vigour index-II (5506), total dehydrogenase activity (4.86 OD value), protein content (22.00%) lower electrical conductivity (0.043 dSm-1) and seed infection (7.33%) compared to other combinations.

G M Sumalatha, R Paramesh and N Devakumar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1036-1041

Asma Maqbool, *Mushtaq Ahmad and H U Dar

Division of Sericulture, *Division of Genetics and Pant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 191 121, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

The biochemical analysis of Aspartate aminotransferase and Succinate dehydrogenase in twelve bivoltine silkworm genotypes viz. NB4D2, SH6, Meigitsu, CSR4, Sheiki II, Pampore-5, J122, J2M, 14M, JBEL, NJ3 and B38 was done using native-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Considerable amount of polymorphism was shown by both aspartate aminotransferase and succinate dehydrogenase. In all five bands and six isozymic forms were recorded in both the isoenzyme fingerprints. The relative mobility, in case of aspartate aminotransferase, ranged from 0.31 to 0.73 and the intensity score ranged from 3 in B38 to 6 in NB4D2, SH6 and Meigitsu. In succinate dehydrogenase, the relative mobility ranged from 0.41 to 0.78 and the intensity score from 5 in J122, J2M, 14M, JBEL, NJ3 and B38 to 10 in NB4D2. Out of ten bands observed in the two isoenzyme systems, two were monomorphic and eight were polymorphic. Moreover, the isoenzymes showed an appreciable range of relative mobility and activity, thus, suggesting their use as a marker for silkworm characterization. Further, the isoenzymes were found significantly and positively associated with single cocoon weight, single shell weight, cocoon yield/10,000 larvae by number and cocoon yield/ 10,000 larvae by weight. Hence, the enzymes could be utilized in Marker Assisted Selection programmes in silkworm breeding.

Asma Maqbool, *Mushtaq Ahmad and H U Dar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1042-1046

Shahida Iqbal, Gul Zaffar and Mushtaq Ahmad

Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 190 021, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2013-2014 to assess the magnitude of genetic diversity for morphological as well as maturity and yield attributing traits in 45 genotypes of alfalfa. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replication at Experimental Farm of Regional Agricultural Research Sub-station, SKUAST-Kashmir, Kargil. The genetic divergence among 45 genotypes of alfalfa were grouped into seven clusters with cluster I having maximum number of genotypes (11) followed by cluster IV with 10 genotypes, cluster II and III with 9 genotypes, cluster VI with 3 genotypes, cluster V with 2 genotypes and cluster VII with 1 genotype. The maximum intra-cluster distance was observed in cluster IV (37.05). The maximum inter-cluster distance was observed between cluster V and Cluster VI (833.92). Cluster I and VI exhibited higher mean values for most of the characters studied while the lowest cluster mean for all the characters except days to 50% flowering, number of flowers raceme-1 and crude protein content of leaves were recorded in cluster V. Highest percent contribution of divergence come from green fodder yield plant-1, seed yield plant-1 and plant height.

Shahida Iqbal, Gul Zaffar and Mushtaq Ahmad

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1047-1051

Munish Sharma and R P Sharma

Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

The present study was undertaken in the ongoing long-term fertilizer experiment initiated during 1972 at Experimental Farm of Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, CSK HPKV, Palampur in randomized block design with eleven treatments replicated three times. The soil of the experimental area was silty loam and classified taxonomically as “Typic Hapludalf”. Surface (0-0.15 m) and sub-surface (0.15-0.30 m) soil samples taken after the harvesting of wheat (2011-2012) were analyzed for different fractions of potassium. Continuous application of chemical fertilizers either alone or in combination with FYM or lime for forty years influenced different fractions of potassium significantly. Continuous cropping without fertilization resulted in depletion to the order of 21.5, 16.6, 11.7 and 5.5 per cent in water soluble, exchangeable, 0.5 N HCl extractable, non exchangeable-K, respectively. Application of FYM and lime along with 100 per cent NPK resulted in significantly higher K uptake by both the crops compared to other treatments. Exchangeable potassium exhibited highest correlation with available potassium in surface as well as sub-surface soil layer. Different fractions of potassium were found to be positively and significantly correlated potassium uptake by wheat and maize crops

Munish Sharma and R P Sharma

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1052-1056

Gurmeet Singh, Jatinder Manan, Manoj Sharma and Gobinder Singh

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Punjab Agriculture University), Kapurthala - 144 620, Punjab, India

Abstract

It has been found earlier that during different seasons in a year, number of farmers seeking technical guidance regarding agriculture and allied fields varied to a large extent. Hence, efforts were made to diagnose farmers’ technological problems pertaining to insect pest, diseases and nutrient deficiency symptoms in rabi crops. During the last 3 years i.e. from 2013 to 2015, record of all the visiting farmers was maintained in the plant health diagnostic laboratory at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in which complete details of the farmer with address and contact number was maintained. The study revealed that out of 95 farmers who visited the KVK campus with queries pertaining to wheat crop, per cent farmers visited during the month of April, May, June, July, August, September and October were 10.4, 8.6, 2.3, 23.5, 15.2 and 40.1, respectively. It was found that 47.3 per cent farmers enquired about seed treatment in wheat and 9.1 per cent samples showed manganese deficiency symptoms. Twenty farmers visited KVK with samples infested with the attack of aphids. Among the diseases, wheat crop was found to be damaged by yellow rust only caused by Puccinia striiformis West and that too in the month of February and March. 33.3 per cent samples were brought by the farmers in the month of February and 65 per cent samples in the month of March. Like wheat, gram was also found prone to attack of insect pest and diseases. A total 62 farmers visited the KVK with queries pertaining to the gram crop during September to March months in which 75.8 per cent farmers enquired about seed treatment. Most common problem faced by the farmer was attack of H. armigera on the gram crop. Its population starts developing in the month of January and attained its highest peak in the months of February and March as was revealed by the number of samples received. Thus, it can be said that most important task was identification of the disease, attack of insect pest or deficiency symptoms of the nutrient so that proper remedial measured can be taken up timely

Gurmeet Singh, Jatinder Manan, Manoj Sharma and Gobinder Singh

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1057-1060

Shahida Iqbal, Gul Zaffar and Mushtaq Ahmad

Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 190 021, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

The present study was carried out to evaluate the 45 genotypes of alfalfa for forage yield and yield components during two successive growing seasons under the Cold Arid Region of Ladakh. The genotypes exhibited a wide range of variability for all the traits studied. The estimates of phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) in general, were higher than the estimates of genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the characters. The characters viz. days to 50% flowering, plant height at 50% flowering, green fodder yield plant-1 and leaf fresh weight showed high GCV estimates. All the studied characters showed high to moderate heritability except for number of flowers raceme-1, number of pods raceme-1 and number of seeds pod-1. The genetic advance for the characters ranged from 0.51% (1000-seed weight) to 54.13% (plant height at 50% flowering) and genetic advance as per cent of mean ranged from 9.71% (number of flowers raceme-1) to 51.62% (leaf fresh weight).

Shahida Iqbal, Gul Zaffar and Mushtaq Ahmad

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1061-1065

A Ramachandran and N S Venkataraman

Department of Agronomy, College of Agricultural Technology, Theni - 625 562, Tamil Nadu, India *Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai - 625 104, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Herbicidal effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Calotropis gigantea (L.) were evaluated against germination and growth of the noxious alien weed Parthenium hysterophorus L. Aqueous leaf extracts of 0, 25, 50 and 75% w/v concentrations obtained from leaves of Calotropis gigantea (L.) inhibited germination and seedling growth of P. hysterophorus in bioassays conducted in petriplates. In foliar spray bioassay, aqueous leaf extract of 25, 50 and 75% w/v sprays were given in two times at five day intervals viz. one-week and two–week old pot grown Parthenium seedlings. The extracts on potted plants resulted in reduced seedling germination and higher concentration of 50 and 75% leaf extracts was completely inhibited the seedling growth, seedling biomass and biochemical parameters viz. protein and chlorophyll content. The present study concludes that leaves of Calotropis gigantean (L.) contain potent herbicidal constituents for suppressing the growth of Parthenium weed

A Ramachandran and N S Venkataraman

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1066-1068

Rehana Jan, Tahir Ali, Nighat Mushtaq, Jehangir Muzaffar Matto and Ruksana Jan

Division of Soil Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - 190 025, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to study the “influence of integrated nitrogen management on quality parameters and nutrient content and uptake in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) var. Contendor under temperate conditions of Kashmir valley”. The soil under study was clay loam in texture, medium in available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium with neutral pH (7.2). The results revealed that the treatment combination of 75% N through urea + 25% N through vermincompost + biofertilizer (Rhizobium) (T6) recorded significantly maximum protein content of seeds (20.60%),ascorbic acid content (17.36 mg), sugar content (6.68 Brix), nitrogen content (3.09%) in French bean pods and maximum nutrient content (N, P and K) and uptake of (N, P and K) at harvesting stage was significantly higher than the treatments receiving only inorganic and organic fertilizers.

Rehana Jan, Tahir Ali, Nighat Mushtaq, Jehangir Muzaffar Matto and Ruksana Jan

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1069-1071

M P Jain, O P Girothia and Devendra Patil

All India Co-ordinate Research project for Dryland Agriculture, College of Agriculture (RVSKVV), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted at the Research Farm, College of Agriculture, Indore, during kharif season of 2015 under All India Co-ordinate Research Project for Dry land agriculture to study the diminishing effect of aberrant weather conditions through foliar spray of chemicals. Maximum crop growth rate (0.29 g m-2day-1), relative growth rate (0.149 g g-1day-1), chlorophyll content (41.15), seed yield (365 kg ha-1) and rain water use efficiency (0.54 kg ha-1-cm) was recorded under application of foliar spray of thiourea solution @ 250g ha-1 + Trizophos @ 600 ml ha-1 tank mix at 29 and 60 DAS as compared to remaining treatments and absolute control. On the basis of above findings, it may be concluded that foliar spray of thiourea @ 250 g ha-1 + Trizophas @ 600 ml ha-1 (tank-mix) at 29 and 60 DAS gave higher growth rate and, seed yield as well as rain water use efficiency under aberrant monsoon conditions (Dry spells during seedling, and reproductive stages).

M P Jain, O P Girothia and Devendra Patil

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1072-1076

Sumit Deswal, T P Malik and S K Tehlan

Department of Vegetable Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, Haryana, India

Abstract

The present investigation comprised of sixty genotypes of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare L.) was undertaken to characterize the genotypes based on morphological plant growth characters like seedling colour, plant growth habit, early plant vigour, plant height, number of primary and secondary branches and days to seed germination. All these plant growth characters clearly differentiated the genotypes into different groups. All the genotypes were categorized based upon different characteristics as based upon seedling colour, five genotypes were grouped as dark green and fifty five as light green seedling colour, based on plant growth habbit, four genotypes were grouped as erect, forty eight as semi-erect and eight genotypes observed as spreading, based on early plant vigour, fifty five genotypes comes under very good plant vigour and five genotypes comes under good plant vigour, on the basis plant height forty nine genotypes characterized as tall (>130 cms), three genotypes as dwarf (<110 cms) and eight genotypes medium height (110-130 cms), on the basis of number of primary and secondary branches per plant sixty genotypes characterized as less branches (<10) and more branches (>10), thirty four genotypes grouped as less primary branches and twenty six as more primary branches per plant. Similarly, fourteen genotypes observed as less secondary branches per plant and forty six observed as more secondary branches per plant. Days to seed germination differentiated as early (<10 days), mid early (10-15 days) and as late (>15 days) and it’s found that more genotypes recorded days to seed germination in late group. The identification key based on seed characters, showing higher resolution in terms of differentiating the genotypes was prepared. The study is important to differentiate the available fennel germplasm for registration without any legal problems related to IPR issues of plant variety protection.

Sumit Deswal, T P Malik and S K Tehlan

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1077-1080

K R Hamsa, P S Srikantha Murthy and *M G Chandrakanth

Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India *Institute for Social and Economic Change. Dr. V. K. R. V. Rao Road, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Abstract

Increasing concern over food security was a feature behind the estimation of resource use efficiency of crops. Present study explored the resource use efficiency and returns to scale in irrigated paddy in Central Dry Zone (CDZ) of Karnataka. Primary data were collected from 90 farmers for the study. Cobb-Douglas production analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis was used. The results on efficiency of input use in borewell irrigated paddy cultivation by farmers indicated that, the elasticity of production for borewell water (0.75%), fertilizers (0.44%) and seeds (0.18 %) were positive and statistically significant. There is still greater scope for increasing the level of use of borewell water, seeds and fertilizers to obtain economic optimal level of gross returns as indicated by greater than unity of marginal value product to marginal factor cost (MVP/MFC) ratio and realize more output than the present level. But in case of elasticity coefficient for machine hours and capital cost, they are not relevant and failed to exert any significant influence on gross returns. Among the major irrigated crops in CDZ, allocative efficiency scored impressively in irrigated paddy (0.79) higher than the other crops.

K R Hamsa, P S Srikantha Murthy and *M G Chandrakanth

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1081-1086

Asit Prasad Dash, Dilip Kumar De, Rajib Nath, Ashutosh Sarkar and Soumitra Mohanty

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur - 741 252, West Bengal, India NASC Complex, DPS Marg, Pusa, New Delhi - 110 012

Abstract

The present experiment was carried out at the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal, India to study the effect of imposed drought on relative water content, chlorophyll content and proline accumulation in five drought tolerant (PL-406, IPL-324, LL-1146, IPL-325, K-75) and five drought sensitive (L1112-20, LP-112, ILL-10803, KLS-113, KLS-107) genotypes of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). For this purpose, the genotypes were grown under both control (0.0 bar) and drought stress (-9 bar) condition by using PEG- 6000 as osmoticum. The experiment was laid out in an asymmetrical factorial completely randomized design with three replications. Roots, shoots and leaves of ten days old seedlings were harvested and physiological and biochemical analyses were carried out for the above parameters. From the study it was revealed that relative water content and chlorophyll content (chl a, Chl b, total Chl) were reduced, while proline content was increased due to imposition of drought stress with compared to respective control. However, the tolerant genotypes exhibited lower relative reduction for RWC and chlorophyll content and proline content increased more as compared to susceptible ones under drought stress condition. The results suggested that higher levels of RWC, chlorophyll content and proline accumulation in tolerant variety of lentil could play an important role in drought stress tolerance.

Asit Prasad Dash, *Dilip Kumar De, **Rajib Nath, ***Ashutosh Sarkar and Soumitra Mohanty

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1087-1091

Sheetal R Tatpurkar, A D Kadlag, A S Takate and A L Pharande

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri - 413 722, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The field experiment was conducted for consecutive two years (2009-10 and 2010-2011) at Agro forestry Research Farm, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India in three years old Jatropha plantation raised at spacing of 3 m x 3 m in Entisol with low soil available nitrogen and high potassium status. The treatments were comprised of three levels of irrigations viz. No irrigation (I0), One irrigation (I1) at sprouting and two irrigations (I2) at sprouting and seed formation, three levels of nitrogen (N0, N1, N2) 0, 45 and 90 kg N ha-1 and three levels of potassium (K0, K1, K2) 0, 30 and 60 kg K2O ha-1. The treatments were replicated four times in split -split plot design. The pooled results revealed that significantly higher seed and oil yield of Jatropha was recorded with (I2) two irrigations at sprouting and seed formation over (I1) irrigation at sprouting and no application (I0). Among nitrogen levels, significantly higher seed and oil yield of Jatropha was recorded with (N2) 90 kg N ha-1 over 45 kg N ha -1 and 0 kg N ha-1. Application of 60 kg K2O ha-1 recorded significantly higher seed and oil yield of Jatropha. The interaction effects of irrigation, nitrogen and potassium levels were recorded maximum yield of Jatropha. This is mainly because of the significant influence of combined application of nutrients on yield of Jatropha. Specific gravity, viscosity, distillation temperature, flash point of Jatropha oil has no significant difference due to different levels of irrigation, nitrogen and potassium. The Jatropha oil properties viz. specific gravity, viscosity, distillation temperature, flash point was compared with the ASTM and BIS standard. These properties were found within standard range.

Sheetal R Tatpurkar, A D Kadlag, A S Takate and A L Pharande

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1092-1095

Baneeta Mishra, Reshma Kumari, Gangadhar Chakor, Sunil Verma, Ritu Saxena and Satish B Verulkar

Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, *Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

Water and labor shortage in agriculture is leading to major changes in rice cultivation. As a result direct seeding, may be dry or wet, practice in rice is and will gain more and more importance. However, often the heavy rains at the time of seeding create anoxic/anaerobic conditions for seed germination and drastically reduce germination percentage and crop establishment. Thus, the development of tolerant varieties towards anaerobic conditions during germination is essential. Identification of QTLs is required for precise selection and breeding for anaerobic germination. For this, 122 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) in F14 generation of two indica genotypes, Danteshwari and Dagad deshi along with 16 checks were phenotyped under anaerobic conditions during germination at College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. This population was also genotyped using 162 SSR and HvSSR markers. A total of 9 putative QTLs were identified, however, two major QTLs were identified on chromosome 1 and 12 with an LOD of 4.64 and 3.65 between RM3825 to HvSSR187 and RM20 to RM511 markers respectively. The QTLs detected in this study can be further used for MAS (Marker Assisted Selection) based selection for anaerobic germination.

Baneeta Mishra, Reshma Kumari, Gangadhar Chakor, *Sunil Verma, *Ritu Saxena and Satish B Verulkar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1096-1101

A Rohini, S Selvanayaki and *B Ashokkannan

Department of Agricultural and Rural Management, Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies (TNAU), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India *Forest College and Research Institute (TNAU), Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

The study of entrepreneurship and education of potential entrepreneurs are essential parts of any attempt to a country’s economic well-being. This paper analyses the entrepreneurial capabilities of entrepreneurs engaged in five different forest based business ventures. Entrepreneurial capability and Entrepreneurial Marketing orientation of the selected micro forest entrepreneurs (entrepreneurs engaged in forestry related business) is found to be at moderate level. In case of entrepreneurial capabilities, synchronization was found to be at satisfactory level among the sample entrepreneurs. In case of entrepreneurial marketing orientation, the selected forest entrepreneurs should develop more responsiveness to market intelligence by means of focussing more on customer orientation than on traditional marketing

A Rohini, S Selvanayaki and *B Ashokkannan

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1102-1105

Asma Maqbool, *Mushtaq Ahmad and H U Dar

Division of Sericulture, *Division of Genetics and Pant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 191 121, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

The advantages of fine silk- better reel ability, less size deviation and lousiness and more tenacity and elongation along with cohesion has made the production of high grade silk fabrics, surgical threads, high grade sieves etc. possible. The present study was carried out keeping in view the potentiality of export earnings of such superior silk fabrics and commodities. Out of twenty six genotypes studied seven genotypes revealed thin denier and longer unbreakable filament length. Their performance in other important commercial traits like single cocoon weight, single shell weight, shell ratio, cocoon yield/10,000 larvae by number and raw silk recovery percent were comparable with two highly productive and authorized breeds namely, SKAU-R-1 and SKAU-R-6 in both spring and summer seasons. The breeds may be used for the development of super-fine denier hybrids.

Asma Maqbool, *Mushtaq Ahmad and H U Dar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1106-1109

A Srinivas, V Govardhanrao and R V S K Reddy

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr. Y. S. R. Horticultural University, Pandirimamidi - 533 208, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

The study was carried out during kharif 2013-16 in twenty one villages of 11 agency Mandals of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. All the front line demonstrations were carried out in an area of 40 hectares in collaboration with Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad under the Tribal Sub Plan. The improved technologies consists of use of improved variety CSV-15, seed treatment, recommended dose of fertilizer application and integrated pest and disease management. CSV-15 recorded higher yield as compared to local variety. The results indicated an increase in yield and yield attributes in the demonstration package compared to the farmers practice. Average net returns of ₹ 45000/- with a benefit cost ratio of 3:1 was obtained in demonstration compared to ₹ 28000/- per hectare of farmers practice with a benefit cost ratio of 2:1. Thus, front line demonstrations are effective tools in introducing new technologies to the farmers on the basis of results obtained.

A Srinivas, V Govardhanrao and R V S K Reddy

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1110-1114

Maheshkumar, K Basavaraj, Sharanbhoopal Reddy, **H V Rudramurthy and N L Rajesh

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur - 584 104, Karnataka, India *Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Kalaburagi - 585 102, Karnataka **Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Bheemarayanagudi - 585 287

Abstract

A study was undertaken to evaluate eight soil series belonging to Dongaragaon micro-watershed (Kalaburagi district) in North Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka for sustainable land use planning. Eight soil series were tentatively identified and mapped into ten mapping units using GIS technique. These mapping units were grouped in to land capability class III, IV and VI based on limitations of slope, erosion, drainage, depth, texture and soil chemical properties. Soil-site suitability evaluation for pigeon pea, green gram, bengal gram, sorghum, soybean, mango, guava, custard apple, jamun and sapota showed that Kurkota series was not suitable (N) for all crops. Margutti series also not suitable for pigeon pea, green gram, bengal gram. The remaining soil series of the study area was moderately (S2) and marginal suitable (S3) for cereals crops and highly suitable (S1) for horticultural crops except mango

Maheshkumar, *K Basavaraj, *Sharanbhoopal Reddy, **H V Rudramurthy and N L Rajesh

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1115-1117

Anjani Sahu and K P Verma

Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

Eleven fungal isolates and six bacterial isolates were isolated from decomposed kitchen waste and screened for their decomposition potential. Among them four fungal isolates viz. F4, F5, F8 and F10 and one bacterial isolate 8B were found to have fast decomposing ability. Among the fungal and bacterial isolates, maximum decomposition was observed by F4 and F8 (91.67%) followed by F10 (83.33%), and thereafter F5 and 8B (75.00%) after five days. Fungal isolates F4, F5 and F8 were identified as Trichoderma viride and F10 was identified as T. harzianum. The bacterial strain 8B was identified as Pseudomonas sp.

Anjani Sahu and K P Verma

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1118-1121

Bishan Rawat, Ramesh Kumar, Navish Kumar Kamboj, Gaurendra Gupta and Bharat Taindu Jain

Department Agronomy, ***Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, Haryana, India *Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141 004, Punjab, India **Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi

Abstract

The field investigation entitled, “Nutrient management in pearl millet based intercropping systems in rainfed situation” was conducted at CCS HAU Krishi Vigyan Kendra Farm, Mahendergarh during Kharif 2011. The experiment comprised of 13 treatment viz. Pearl millet sole with recommended dose of nitrogen, Pearl millet + cluster bean and Pearl millet + mung bean intercropping each with 100 per cent nitrogen to main crop (M100) and 100 per cent N to intercrop (I100), M100 I0, M75 I100, M75 I0, M50 I100 and M0 I0 nitrogen levels. The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with three replications. Based on the research investigation it was found that Cluster bean intercropping with pearl millet with 75 to 100 per cent nitrogen dose to main crop and 100 per cent nitrogen dose to intercrop produced statistically equal yields to sole pearl millet. The pearl millet equivalent yield of pearl millet+ cluster bean intercropping with 100 per cent nitrogen dose to both the crops were significantly higher as compared to other intercropping treatments as well as sole crop of pearl millet.

Bishan Rawat, Ramesh Kumar, *Navish Kumar Kamboj, **Gaurendra Gupta and ***Bharat Taindu Jain

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1122-1126

G Venugopal, S H K Sharma, *Abdul Aziz Qureshi and **G E Ch Vidya Sagar

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, **Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 50 0030, Telangana ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telanagana

Abstract

Effect of long term fertilizer application with continuous sorghum-sunflower cropping system on nitrogen and phosphorus uptake by sorghum and soil N and P inorganic fractions was studied in the 16th year. Application of 100% NPK + FYM resulted in higher grain yield (32.96 q ha-1) total nitrogen and phosphorus uptake by the sorghum crop ranged from 15.87 and 0.8 kg ha-1 in control to 78.37 and 24.84 kg ha-1 in NPK + FYM. Application of FYM along with NPK resulted in higher NH4–N (28 mg kg-1), NO3-N (19.7 mg kg-1) and phosphorus fractions soloid P (9.6 mg kg-1), Al-P ( 13.8 mg kg-1), Fe-P (30.4 mg kg-1), occluded P (5.4 mg kg-1), Ca-P (40.4 mg kg-1) and tatal P (155.2 mg kg-1) than application of only NPK. Application of crop residues along with NPK also increased the crop yield, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake and soil N and P fractions bringing out the superiority of integrated nutrient management over only fertilizer application

G Venugopal, S H K Sharma, *Abdul Aziz Qureshi and **G E Ch Vidya Sagar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1127-1130

Phuntsog Tundup, M A Wani, *Sonam Dawa, Shabber Hussain, Tsering Dolker and ***Sharafat Hussain

Division of Soil Science, Division of FMAP, Division of Fruit Science, Division of Vegetable Science, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar - 190 025, Srinagar, J & K

Abstract

Seven representative soil pedons were evaluated for their suitability to high altitude barley cultivation in cold arid high altitude of Ladakh, using limitation method regarding number and intensity of limitations. The soils of the studied area were highly alkaline in nature, low CEC and high base saturation with sodium; calcium as the dominant cations. The study suggests that barley is moderately suitable in soils of Pedon 1 and Pedon 6 Whereas, marginally suitable in soils of Pedon P2, P3, P4, P5 and Pedon P7. None of the soils of Pedons are not suitable for barley cultivation. Soil pH, texture and depth are the major limitations for crop growth in the most of soils of cold arid region. Results showed that the suitability classes can be improved further if the correctable limitations (soil reaction) are altered through soil amelioration measures.

Phuntsog Tundup, M A Wani, *Sonam Dawa, **Shabber Hussain, **Tsering Dolker and ***Sharafat Hussain

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1131-1132

Neelam Jaiswal, Shwati Pardhi, *Anil Kumar Shau and **Abhay Bisen

Department of Agricultural Extension, *Department of Agricultural Economics, Shri Ram College of Agriculture (IGKV), Thakur Tola, Rajnandgaon - 491 441, Chhattisgarh, India **SKS College of Agriculture (IGKV), Thakur Tola, Rajnandgaon - 491 441, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

study was conducted in Katghora and Pali block of Korba districts. Total one twenty farm women’s were interviewed as sample for the study. The frequency and percentage were analyzed to data obtained. The data reveal that according to study eight, constraints had been responsible for the problem faced by the respondents in performing improved farm practices of rice production technology. Among them, about 75.00% of the respondents faced problem of lack of facility for farm implement on hire basis, lack of sufficient information about control of insect and disease, unavailability of labour, lack of knowledge about and application of herbicides, lack of sufficient information about sowing method, lack of skill to seed treatment method, lack of knowledge about fertilizer and its accurate quantity and time for application were reported by 66.67%, 60.83%, 56.66%, 53.33%, 50.00%, 47.50% and 45.83% respondents respectively.

Neelam Jaiswal, Shwati Pardhi, *Anil Kumar Shau and **Abhay Bisen

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1133-1136

Ruchi Rani Gangwar, *Neelam Yadav and **Kiran Raana

Department of Agricultural Economics, **Department of Agriculture Communication, College of Agriculture, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263 153, Uttarakhand *SRD, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tijapur Campus, Osamanabad, Tuljapur - 413 601, Maharashtra

Abstract

The present study was carried out in Uttarakhand to assess the impact of micro-finance on socio-economic empowerment of SHG’s members. Nainital district was selected for the study as the district has one of the largest numbers of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Kumaon region of the State. The moderate increase is observed in ability or decision making of women after joining SHGs under all the models. The best results are found under NABARD category III followed by NABARD model II. Access to credit, asset building, and skills appeared as the top three dimensions. The participation of women members in political and social activities is increased (64.4 %) after joining Self Help Groups (SHGs).

Ruchi Rani Gangwar, *Neelam Yadav and **Kiran Raana

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1137-1140

Akhilesh Kumar, A K Gupta and Sanjay Sharma

Department of Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

For the study of fruit borer infestation during green and mature stage of tamarind pods, two blocks were selected viz. Jagdalpur and Tokapal. For the estimation of losses eight trees were selected randomly in each selected villages of each blocks. Observation on fruit borer infestation during green stage of the pods was started from the month of July to first week of January and remaining observation during mature stage of the pod started from second week of January to second week of March. Mean fruit borer infestation recorded during green and mature stages of the tamarind pod at Jagdalpur and Tokapal block during kharif–rabi, 2015-16. At Jagdalpur block, mean fruit borer infestation of five villages indicated that the highest fruit borer infestation (24.93%) was recorded at green stage of the tamarind pod. At Tokapal block, mean fruit borer infestation of five villages revealed that the level of fruit borer infestation also recorded highest with 20.78 per cent at green stage of tamarind pod. The present investigation concluded that green stage of the tamarind pod was more susceptible to receive maximum losses due to tenderness of the whole pod. However, mature pods are hardy and difficult to bore it resulting less infestation occurred

Akhilesh Kumar, A K Gupta and Sanjay Sharma

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1141-1143

D S Rana and P Kataria

Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141 004, Punjab, India

Abstract

Livestock is an integral part of the production system in the sub mountainous zone of Punjab, India. The present study highlights different constraints perceived by farmers of the zone in livestock management. The primary data collected from 240 respondents proportionately distributed over three land holding categories namely small (<5 acre), medium (5-10 acres) and large (>10 acres), from six blocks of Hoshiarpur and Roopnagar district representing the zone, represents the basis of study. Thebiotic constraints were got ranked by the respondents into low, moderate and high according to perceived intensity. These were assigned values from one to three and depending upon the responses mean score was calculated so as to provide ranks to these constraints. Non availability of high quality breeding bulls, high cost of treatment, incidence of reproductive problems, high cost of feed and fodder, poor extension and health care facilities, problem of disposal of unproductive animals and poor connectivity to the market were found to be the major constraints in the livestock production by the farmers of the sub mountainous zone of the state, the findings of the study call for concerted policy action for the redressal of these constraints

D S Rana and P Kataria

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1144-1149

Amratraj Patil, V R Kiresur and M Y Teggi

Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India

Abstract

This paper attempts explain about innovative agricultural marketing practices adopted in the regulated markets of Karnataka state. The study was based on primary data, obtained through personal interview method using well-structured and pre-tested schedule. The study revealed that considerable number of farmers who sold in premises of interior markets and border markets felt that ICT application was a cheaper source of information, improved their social status, made them knowledgeable and created employment opportunities. The farmers were not satisfied with the innovative practices adopted in the market in terms of technology like internet and kiosk system, because a large number of farmers could not make best use of the technology due to their computer illiteracy. Maximum number of the farmers used Television as the main source of market information for its accuracy, timeliness and content in all interior and border markets because it is accurate and cheap source of information to the farmers.

Amratraj Patil, V R Kiresur and M Y Teggi

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1150-1153

Agurla Raju, C Narendra Reddy, *D Anitha Kumari and **D Srinivasa Chary

Department of Entomology, **Department of Statistics and Mathamatics, College of Agriculture, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 50 0030, Telangana, India *Vegetable Research Station, SKLTSHU, ARI, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 50 0030, Telangana, India

Abstract

Investigations on life fecundity tables and age specific distribution of okra shoot and fruit borer revealed that the net reproductive rate (Ro), mean length of generation (Tc) and innate capacity of increase (rc) were 146.44, 27.20 days and 0.1830 females female-1 day-1, respectively. The finite rate of increase (λ), weekly multiplication rate (WMR) and corrected generation time (T) were 1.2020, 3.5970 to 3.6255 females female-1 day-1 and 27.10 days, respectively. The life expectancy of newly deposited eggs was 10.48 days, while at the cessation of life cycle it was 1.88 days. All these findings revealed that okra shoot and fruit borer tending overlapping generations. The mortality was recorded during egg, larvae and pupa stage were 4, 12 and 6 days with per cent mortality was 8, 20, and 25, respectively and egg stage was the maximum contributing stage with 63.49 per cent to the total stable age distribution.

Agurla Raju, C Narendra Reddy, *D Anitha Kumari and **D Srinivasa Chary

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1154-1157

G E Ravi, Daya Ram and G Dhanalakshmi

Department of Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal - 795 004, Manipur, India

Abstract

A study was conducted in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh with the objective of studying the relationship between selected socio-personal characteristics and communication behaviour among the cotton growers with a sample size of 120 respondents. Ex post facto research design was followed. The results showed that, in Kurnool district majority (61.67%) of cotton growers belonged to medium communication behaviour, 20.83 per cent of them belonged to high communication behaviour and 17.50 per cent of them belonged to low communication behaviour. Further, the Multiple Linear Regression analysis showed that all the selected independent variables put together explained about 60.08 per cent variation in communication behaviour among the grower’s education, mass media exposure, and extension contact, were positively and significantly contributed to most of the variation in communication behavior among the growers in Kurnool district.

G E Ravi, Daya Ram and G Dhanalakshmi

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1158-1161

P Hemalatha and K B Mohapatra

Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India

Abstract

Nine agro-wastes including the paddy straw were evaluated for their influence on yield and yield attributing parameters of Pleurotus pulmonarius. Varying performance was observed among the substrates in respect of days to spawn run and fruit harvest, average weight of sporophores and biological efficiency. The conventionally used substrate, paddy straw was found superior among the substrates in terms of fruit yield (99.30%) followed by maize stalk (92.25%), maize cob (91.93%), green gram stick (88.27%) and paddy husk (80.27%). Sugarcane bagasse, coconut coir, rice bran and saw dusts were proved to be the poor yielders with 61.07, 64.37, 70.20 and 77.40% biological efficiency. Superiority of paddy straw was established in terms of days to spawn run (16.33), days to first harvest (21.33) and average weight of fruit bodies (10.71 g) among the substrates. Among the spawning methods followed, both layer spawning and through mixing ones were statistically at par yielding 97.66 and 96.87% biological efficiency. However, the top spawning method was inferior in terms of yield (78.37%). It was further observed that the yields obtained out of both uncovered bags (97.34%) and the bags with 1.0 cm holes (96.47%) were statistically at par with one another. Moreover, bags with smaller holes were comparatively poor yielders (91.68%).

P Hemalatha and K B Mohapatra

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1162-1166

Sakshi Bajaj and M C Bhambri

Department of Agronomy, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out during 2015-16 and 2016-17 at the Instructional cum Research Farm, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. Fifteen treatment combinations (viz. five tillage practices and three weed management) were tested in split plot design with three replications to assess the productivity of rice under rice –maize cropping system. The result exhibited that both tillage and weed management had significant influence on yield attributes and yield of rice during both the years. Among tillage practices CT (TPR) – CT i.e. conventional tillage transplanted rice with conventional tillage in rice and conventional tillage in maize resulted in the maximum number of effective tillers (406.5 m2) coupled with highest length of panicle (21.91cm) with more number of filled grains per panicle (116.54) and higher test weight (30.00 g) in highest grain yield (4.45 t ha-1) straw yield (5.88 t ha-1) and harvest index (42.44%) which was comparable with transplanted rice with conventional tillage-zero tillage in maize and these were significantly superior over direct sown rice under both tillage system. Among weed management treatments, application of oxadiargyl 90g ha-1 PE fb pinoxsulam 22.5g ha-1 PoE recorded the maximum values of effective tillers (335.6 m2), panicle length (22.81cm), filled grains per panicle tiller (123.33) test weight (30.56 g) which consequently resulted in highest grain yield (4.98 t ha-1), straw yield (6.16 t ha-1) and harvest index (44.57%) being significantly superior over other weed management practices.

Sakshi Bajaj and M C Bhambri

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1167-1170

K Mallikarjunarao, H N Mishra and Subhasmita Sahoo

Department of Vegetable Science, College of Agriculture, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha

Abstract

The present study was conducted during kharif season of the year 2014-15 at Department of Vegetable Science, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, India, to evaluate the nature and magnitude of genetic divergence in 23 bitter gourd genotypes. Results revealed the presence of wide genetic diversity. The genotypes were grouped into 7 clusters based on Mahalanobis D2 statistics using Tocher's method. The clustering pattern of genotypes revealed that the genetic diversity was independent of the geographical diversity. Among the 7 clusters, maximum numbers of genotypes were found in cluster VII, followed by Clusters-I, III and VI with 3 genotypes each. Clusters-IV and V comprised two genotypes each. Among the 15 quantitative characters studied, the maximum contribution towards divergence was made by seed/flesh ratio (22.529%) followed by yield per plant (20.946%) and fruit weight (16.996%). Maximum inter-cluster distance was observed in Cluster VI and VII (D2 = 437.461), followed by Cluster IV and VII (D2 = 322.148) and Cluster II and VII (D2 = 314.431) and Cluster III and VII (D2 = 312.473). Intra-cluster distance was highest in Cluster VI.

K Mallikarjunarao, H N Mishra and Subhasmita Sahoo

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1171-1174

Amarjeet Kumar Rai, *Amit Vikram and Saheb Pal

Division of Vegetable Crops, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru - 560 089, Karnataka *Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan - 173 230, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

The present study was conducted in the Experimental Farm of Department of Vegetable Science at Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan during Kharif season of 2014-2015. Fifty six genotypes collected from different agro-ecological conditions were exposed to principal component analysis for fourteen traits to determine the variability source structure. The results revealed that, 95% of the total variability present among all the genotypes of tomato is explained by the first ten principal components (PC) but out of fourteen, the first five component axes in the principal component analysis had Eigen values up to 1.0 and above, presenting cumulative variance of 76.64%. The first PC explained characters like number of fruits per cluster, number of fruits per plant, plant height, internodal distance and harvest duration which are positively related with yield while days to first picking observed to have negative effect on yield and it was cleared from the values of PC1. Characters like average fruit weight, yield per plant, pericarp thickness and locular wall thickness were observed in PC2 whereas, traits like number of locules per fruit, total soluble solids and lycopene content were explained by PC3, PC4 and PC5 respectively. Therefore, the above-mentioned variables might be taken into consideration for effective selection of parents during hybridization program for broadening the genetic base in the population as well as to develop elite lines.

Amarjeet Kumar Rai, *Amit Vikram and Saheb Pal

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1175-1177

Pravin N Chavhan and V S Tekale

Extension Education Section, College of Agriculture, (Dr. PDKV), Nagpur - 440 001, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

During the study conducted at Nagpur District of Maharashtra the major constraints found during the use of advanced communication media were literacy level of end user (92.00%), training (82.00%), accessibility and networking (80.00%). Over these constraints some suggestions given for improvement are proper training, immediate feedback, providing network connectivity and IT for rural areas etc. The respondents were suggested for providing network connectivity in rural areas (93.00%) in addition with that appropriate training to extension personnel related to advanced communication media (83.00%) and telecom and IT services for rural areas should also be provided.

Pravin N Chavhan and V S Tekale

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1178-1184

Amir Bashir Wani, M Ashraf Bhat, S A Mir and Irtiza Sidiqi

Division of Plant Biotechnology, Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Division of Agri-statistics, Division of Plant Physiology, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar - 190 025, Srinagar, J & K

Abstract

These genotypes were selected for their molecular characterization on the basis of phenotypic resistance/highly susceptibility against BCMV. Molecular characterization of 10 common bean genotypes was done using different micro-satellite markers. The total number of 148 bands were produced among them the number of polymorphic bands were 40 with an average of 3.07 per primer. Primer 841, BMD-3 and ROC-11 exhibited the highest PIC value of 0.49. Marker index (MI) value was highest (0.169) for SBD-5 primer whereas the lowest (0) was for primers BMD-3, BMD-2, BMD-6, EIF-4E and SG6. The similarity coefficient values ranged from 0.33 to 0.80 and the highest similarity coefficient amongst 10 genotypes (0.80) was observed between WB-967 and WB-335, which was closely followed by (0.79) between WB-359 and WB-335, 0.77 (between WB-335 and WB-933) and the lowest similarity index (0.33) was observed between WB-967 and WB-933).

Amir Bashir Wani, *M Ashraf Bhat, **S A Mir and ***Irtiza Sidiqi

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1185-1188

R Rangegowda, K B Umesh and *G M Gaddi

Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture (UAS Bengaluru), Hassan - 573 225, Karnataka

Abstract

The present study aimed at analyzing the trend in area, production and yield of banana in major growing districts of Karnataka for the period from 2001-02 to 2015-16 using growth and instability indices. The results revealed that growth rates of area, production and productivity of banana was positive and significant in Chamarajanagar district followed by Mysore, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Bellary districts of Karnataka during 2001-02 to 2015-16. The study also concentrates on dynamics of banana and its competing crops like paddy and ginger in Hilly zone of Karnataka by considering the growth and instability in area, production, productivity and prices during the study period. The growth in area and production in banana showed relatively higher positive and significant growth trend compared to its competing crops in Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts of Karnataka. Further, ginger exhibited a high degree of price variation compared to prices of banana and paddy in Hilly Zone of Karnataka. Thus, in the Hilly Zone of Karnataka farmers are shifting from traditionally grown less remunerative crops to more remunerative horticultural crops.

R Rangegowda, K B Umesh and *G M Gaddi

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1189-1192

Tamalika Sarangi, S Ramakrishnan and *S Nakkeeran

Department of Nematology, *Department of Plant Pathology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The indigenous endophytic isolates of Bacillus weihenstephanensis, B. cereus, B. licheniformis, B. subtilis, B. tequilensis and B. thuringiensis collected from Tamil Nadu, India were evaluated for their plant growth promoting ability through roll towel method and pot culture studies. In this study all the above isolates were proved to possess plant growth promoting effect exhibiting increase in per cent germination, shoot height, root length and vigour index of rice used as test plant over untreated check. Among the different ten isolates of Bacillus spp., the isolate TSB4 of B. weihenstephanensis is ranking first to enhance the plant growth. The effect of B. weihenstephanensis (TSB4) in improving the plant growth characters was followed by other isolates of B. cereus (CLB2D), B. subtilis (TSB5), B. cereus (TSB4D), B. licheniformis (TSB3), B. tequilensis (TLB2), B. weihenstephanensis (CLB3), B. subtilis (TLBRE1) and B. thuringiensis (TLBRE2).

Tamalika Sarangi, S Ramakrishnan and *S Nakkeeran

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1193-1196

K S Prathibha, Manjunatha Hebbara, P L Patil and S Vishwanatha

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess and map the soil fertility status in Kavalur-1 micro-watershed located in the semi-arid Northern Dry Zone (Zone-3) of Karnataka. Micro-watershed imagery overlaid with cadastral information and grid markings at 10 x 10`` (250 x 250 m on the ground) was used for collecting soil samples (0-20 cm depth) and fertility assessment. A total of 69 surface soil samples were collected from both red and black soil areas of the micro-watershed. The samples were analyzed for pH, EC, organic carbon and available macro-sulphur-micronutrients. The soils were dominantly slightly alkaline to moderately alkaline in reaction and non-saline in nature. The status of organic carbon and available nitrogen was low in major part (412 ha, % of TGA) of the study area. An area of 285 ha (61.42, % of TGA) was low and 135 ha (29.15, % of TGA) was medium in available phosphorus status. Available potassium status was dominantly high (58.1% of samples) in most of study area. The available sulphur status was largely low. Among the micronutrients, iron, copper and manganese were sufficient while, zinc was sufficient (56.23% of TGA) to deficient (32.61% of TGA) in the study area.

K S Prathibha, Manjunatha Hebbara, P L Patil and S Vishwanatha

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1197-1200

Karanam Navya Jyothi, V Sumathi and N Sunitha

Department of Agronomy, S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati - 517 502, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2014 on sandy loam soils of S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with factorial concept and the treatments were replicated thrice. The treatments consisted of four foxtail millet varieties (C1: SiA 3088, C2: SiA 3085, C3: SiA 3156 and C4: Srilaxmi) and three nitrogen levels (N1:0 kg N ha-1, N2:25 kg N ha-1 and N3:50 kg N ha-1). The results of the experiment revealed that among the four foxtail millet varieties, SiA 3085 recorded higher stature of growth parameters and yield. The above parameters were at their lower level with SiA 3088 variety. Minimum Days to 50 per cent flowering and maturity, growing degree days were recorded with the variety SiA 3088 while the maximum growing degree days, delayed flowering and maturity was observed with the variety Srilaxmi. Application of 50 kg N ha-1 resulted in early flowering, maturity, improved growth, yield and highest economic returns compared with the other levels of nitrogen tried.

Karanam Navya Jyothi, V Sumathi and N Sunitha

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1201-1203

Ishu Kumar Khute, S S Rao, Preeti Painkra, Nandan Mehta and Shrikant Sawargaokar

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted to study mid parent heterosis and heterobeltiosis in 21 genotypes including 6 parents. The highest mid parent negative heterosis and heterobeltiosis for days to 50% flowering was shown by - Kadiri 3 × JL-501. The cross combination Kadiri-6 × Kadiri-3 was also found highest significant positive heterosis for most of the traits like pod weight, harvest index, seed weight and shelling percentage that indicating that the cross combination can be used for further breeding programme for developing high yielding cultivars and the highest negative heterosis for leaf spot severity was shown by the cross combination Kadiri-3 × Kadiri-6 indicating its utilization in hybrid breeding programme for the development of leaf spot resistance varieties.

Ishu Kumar Khute, S S Rao, Preeti Painkra, Nandan Mehta and Shrikant Sawargaokar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1204-1207

Sreenivas Gogineni, K Arya and Madhukar Kuduka

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani - 695 522, Kerala, India

Abstract

Twelve okra genotypes were evaluated for their stability, with respect to yield and its contributing traits, in four different locations. The pooled analysis of variance revealed significant difference among the genotypes and environments for all the characters, indicating that genotypes and environments tested are diverse in nature. Genotype × environment interaction was significant for all the characters suggesting genotypes interacted significantly with environments. Hybrids viz. Thirumala local x Mallapalli local and Thirumala local x Kattakada local were identified as stable hybrids for yield along with other yield contributing characters like fruit weight and number of fruits per plant. While, Holavanalli local x Mallapalli local were identified as suitable for favourable environments with regard to yield, fruit length, fruit girth, number of fruits per plant and duration. The hybrid Thirumala local x Punjab Phalgani was observed suitable for poor environments for characters like days to first flowering, fruit weight, yield per plant and plant height.

Sreenivas Gogineni, K Arya and Madhukar Kuduka

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1208-1210

M Bhargavi, K V Naik, S K Mehendale, V S Desai and A L Narangalkar

Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Dapoli - 415 712, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The present investigations were undertaken on laboratory studies of Trichogramma chilonis (Ishii) during the year 2013-2014 in the Bio-control Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Dapoli (Maharashtra). The results of effect of different insecticides on parasitisation potential of T. chilonis revealed that insecticides viz. oxydemeton methyl could be used safely before T. chilonis release in the field. Further, insecticides viz. cypermethrin, dimethoate, indoxacarb and emamectin benzoate could be used before T. chilonis release in the field by keeping some safe period while insecticides viz. malathion and dichlorvos should not be used in the field, as they can disturb the parasitisation.

M Bhargavi, K V Naik, S K Mehendale, V S Desai and A L Narangalkar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1211-1215

S M Shilpha, T M Soumya, G K Girijesh and Narayana S Mavarkar

Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural and horticultural Sciences, Navile - 577 216, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted using maize as a test crop at Agronomy Field Unit of College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Navile, Shivamogga during kharif 2015 to study the effect of different oil coated urea fertilizers on growth and yield of maize. Experiment consisted of ten treatments laid out in randomized block design with three replications using three different coated urea products viz. neem coated urea, pongamia oil coated and castor oil coated urea. Treatment which received application of 100% recommended N through NCU as basal recorded significantly higher viz. plant height, number leaves plant-1, leaf area and leaf area index (202.3 cm, 16.0 leaves plant-1, 77.90 dm2 plant-1 and 4.33, respectively) and yield parameters viz. cob length, number of cobs per plant, grain weight per plant and test weight (20.8 cm, 14.2, 124.95 g plant-1, 42.72 g, respectively) in rainfed maize. Significantly higher grain (69.05 q ha-1)) and stover yield (79.42 q ha-1) was recorded with the treatment which received application of 100% recommended N through NCU as basal.

S M Shilpha, T M Soumya, G K Girijesh and Narayana S Mavarkar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1216-1219

Sailendri Kumari Patra and Sashikala Beura

Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, College of Agriculture, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India

Abstract

A protocol was developed for sterilization of explants for in vitro propagation of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus cv. Jallisse and Quote in the tissue culture laboratory, Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, OUAT, Bhubaneswar in the year 2008-09 using 0.1% HgCl2 and 1% NaOCl alone or in combination of both for various time period and the results revealed that 0.1% HgCl2 for 5 or 6 minute was most effective for sterilization of the quarter capitulum explants of cv. Jallisse and Quote followed by 0.1% HgCl2 for 6 minutes with 1% NaOCl for 5 minutes.

Sailendri Kumari Patra and Sashikala Beura

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1220-1224

Ashok Kumar Dehinwal, S K Pahuja, Rajesh Arya and Ravish Panchta

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, Haryana, India

Abstract

A study was conducted to investigate the possibility of exploiting heterosis in breeding for improved quality in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Hybrids and parents were evaluated at two locations with two dates of sowing during the kharif season of 2015-16. Data on five randomly taken plants from each genotype in each replication were recorded on different quality characters in all the four environments at first cut (55 days after sowing) and second cut (45 days after first cut). Low HCN is desirable and hence the cross combinations having negative heterosis for low HCN were desirable. Cross 31A × IS 2389 (-48.84%) in E1 recorded highest heterosis in negative direction for HCN content followed by 56A × IS 2389 (-41.18%) in E4, 9A × HJ 541 (-38.85%) in E4 with check SSG 59-3. On the other hand, hybrids 31A × IS 2389 (-39.97%) in E4 with check MFSH 4 showed maximum heterosis for HCN content and 56A × IS 2389 (-30.98%) in E3 with check SSG 59-3. It was concluded that exploiting heterosis in forage sorghum to improve quality traits might be promising.

Ashok Kumar Dehinwal, S K Pahuja, Rajesh Arya and Ravish Panchta

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1225-1229

R S Poddar, *S Lokesh and Shweta Byahatti

Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India *Department of Agricultural Economics, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur - 680 656, Kerala

Abstract

Floods have been recurrent phenomena in India from time immemorial. Almost every year floods of varying magnitude affect some parts of the country or the other. These floods result in serious reductions in agricultural production which in turn have a depressing effect on the economy. Floods at the initial stage affected public infrastructures of worth 2889.75 lakhs, among public roads were affected to the maximum. In the next stage, flood affected physical structures that were maintained by farmers among dwelling houses were affected most. Agriculture was the means of farmers livelihood in study area wherein flood also affected farmers to the maximum extent. In kharif season, farmers witnessed for a greater overall net loss of about 74.00 per cent (Rs.1,81,033), in Rabi about 85 per cent (Rs. 1,00,320). Government can also think of dispensing loan for livestock with less or no interest to the affected land less labours and small farmers, whose livelihood is dependent on the which enable them to earn their bread and butter easily after the disaster.

R S Poddar, *S Lokesh and Shweta Byahatti

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1230-1234

G J Shimi, K R Sheela and P Babu Mathew

Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 522, Kerala, India

Abstract

An experiment was carried out to study the effect of fertigation and foliar nutrition on yield and yield attributes in banana under precision farming for two consecutive seasons in the College of Agriculture, Kerala. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with six main plots and three sub plots replicated thrice. Fertigation treatments with different fertilizers at 60 per cent of the recommended dose and soil application of full dose of nutrients with basin and drip irrigation were allotted to main plots. Foliar nutrition included foliar spray of 19-19-19, bunch spray of Sulphate of Potash (SOP) and water spray. The study showed that fertigation of 60 per cent N and K as urea and Muriate of Potash (MOP) along with the soil application of full P as rock phosphate (n4) and fertigation of 60 per cent RDN as combination of 10-10-10, urea and SOP (n5) produced a comparable yield with soil application of full dose of nutrients with drip and basin irrigation. Moreover, spraying with SOP in the bunches @ 2% after complete bunch emergence and three weeks after first application significantly improved yield and yield attributing parameters except number of hands bunch-1. From the results, it could be concluded that fertigation with 60 per cent N and K as urea and MOP and soil application of full P as rock phosphate along with foliar application of 19-19-19 at 2, 4 and 6 MAP or bunch spray of SOP were effective in improving the yield.

G J Shimi, K R Sheela and P Babu Mathew

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1235-1237

Jayappa, *H K Ramappa and B D Devamani

Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India *AICRP on Pigeonpea, Zonal Agricultural Research Station (UAS GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka

Abstract

Among twelve different plant species belonging to two families viz. Leguminosae and Solanaceae, only leguminous crops such as soybean (Glycin max (L.) Merr.), Pigeonpea (Cajanuscajan (L.) Millsp.), Black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper), Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.) and French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were transmitted with MYMV. Seedlings with early inoculation recorded highest per cent transmission. 93.33 per cent transmission was recorded in ten days old seedlings followed 80, 66.66, 46.66 and 33.33 per cent transmission were recorded by 15, 20, 25 and 30 days old seedlings, respectively.

Jayappa, *H K Ramappa and B D Devamani

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1238-1241

Soumya Pandey, G K Shrivastava and *Gajendra Meena

Department of Agronomy, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishawavidalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India *Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

To evaluate the integrated weed management in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) an experiment was conducted at the Instructional cum Research Farm, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishawavidalaya, Raipur during rabi season of 2013-14. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The treatments consisted of fourteen different weed management treatments. The results of experiments indicated that the treatment Pendimethalin 30 EC @ 1 kg ha-1 + 2 hand hoeing at 25 and 45 DAS (T8) registered maximum growth characters of safflower like plant height, dry matter accumulation, number of leaves plant-1, branches plant-1, leaf area, LAI,CGR and light interception oil content, oil yield (383.24 kg ha-1) and yield (1212.4 kg ha-1). It was followed by treatments Pendimethalin 37.8 EC @ 1 kg ha-1 + 2 hand hoeing at 25 and 45 DAS (T9) and Hand hoeing at 25 and 45 DAS (T10).

Soumya Pandey, G K Shrivastava and *Gajendra Meena

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1242-1244

Waseem Raja and S A Dar

Dryland Agriculture Research Station, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir, Shalimar - 190 025, Srinagar, J & K

Abstract

Weed infestation in mungbeans is one of the chief production concerns, having short stature plant morphology. In this study different options for weed management in mungbean were tried during kharif 2013 and 2014. The experiment was conducted at Dryland Agriculture Research Station of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. Two manual hand weeding at 20 and 35 days after sowing (DAS) was found significantly superior in yield attributes and seed yield but was at par to pre-emergence application of pendimethalin + imazethaper @ 0.75 kg/ha pre-emergence (PE) followed by one hand weeding at 35 DAS. Further it was found that, pendimethalin + imazethaper @ 0.75 kg/ha-PE followed by one hand weeding at 35 DAS recoded higher yield attributing characters and seed yield. The gross returns were higher with two manual weeding, however the benefit cost ratio (B:C) was higher with application of pendimethalin + imazethaper @ 0.75 kg/ha PE followed by one hand weeding at 35 DAS.

Waseem Raja and S A Dar

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1245-1248

Sreenivas Gogineni, K Arya and Madhukar Kuduka

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 522, Kerala, India

Abstract

Twelve okra genotypes were evaluated for their stability, with respect to yield and its contributing traits, in four different locations. The pooled analysis of variance revealed significant difference among the genotypes and environments for all the characters, indicating that genotypes and environments tested are diverse in nature. Genotype × environment interaction was significant for all the characters suggesting genotypes interacted significantly with environments. Hybrids viz. Thirumala local x Mallapalli local and Thirumala local x Kattakada local were identified as stable hybrids for yield along with other yield contributing characters like fruit weight and number of fruits per plant. While, Holavanalli local x Mallapalli local were identified as suitable for favourable environments with regard to yield, fruit length, fruit girth, number of fruits per plant and duration. The hybrid Thirumala local x Punjab Phalgani was observed suitable for poor environments for characters like days to first flowering, fruit weight, yield per plant and plant height.

Sreenivas Gogineni, K Arya and Madhukar Kuduka

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1249-1252

K Ravi, Sunil Pareek, R A Kaushik and K D Ameta

Department of Horticulture, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur - 313 001, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

This study was designed to evaluate the oxalic acid treatments affectivity on ber fruit cv. ‘Gola’ regarding fruit quality. Prior to storage fruits were subjected to 10 min dipping in aqueous solution of oxalic acid at different concentrations (2 mM, 4 mM, 6 mM, 8 mM and 10 mM). Fruit firmness, respiration rate, ethylene evolution rate, polygalacturonase (PG) and pectin methylesterase (PME) were measured. The results revealed by dipped for 10 min at ambient temperature with 10 mM oxalic acid, the respiration rate and ethylene evolution rate was initially increased up to 5th day and then decreased. The application of oxalic acid reduced respiration rate and ethylene evolution rate and delayed softening of ber fruit. During the storage, the firmness showed a decreasing trend throughout the storage period. The inhibition of softening was associated with decreased PG and PME activities; that is, the retardation of pectin solubilization /degradation. It was suggested that 10 mM oxalic acid is beneficial in extending the shelf life up to 9 days at room temperature, and maintaining quality parameters by maintaining physiology and enzymatic activity of ber fruits.

K Ravi, Sunil Pareek, R A Kaushik and K D Ameta

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1253-1257

Debangana Sahu, Rupak and *Shriram Ratan Pradhan

Department of Nematology, *Department of Vegetable Science Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India

Abstract

Biopesticides are non toxic to human, less expensive and safe for the environment. Hence research was undertaken to compare and evaluate the bio efficacy of different bioagents like Trichodermaviride, Pochoniachlamydosporia, Pseudomonas fluorescensand Paecilomyces lilacinusby soil application either alone or combined with T. viride or P. fluorescens. The results indicated that all these bioinoculants (Paecilomyces lilacinus) either alone (50g/m2) or in combination (25g each/m2) with T. viride or P. fluorescens significantly increased the plant momrphometric parameters i.e. shoot height, fresh and dry weight of shoot, root length, fresh and dry weight of roots. However maximum increase in these parameter was recorded in T7 followed by T5. The number of galls per plant, number of egg masses per plant and final nematode population in soil as well as in root reduced in soil application of Carbofuran used as chemical check (T10) closely followed by soil application of T. Viride + P. lilacinum which were statistically at par. The rate of nematode multiplication was minimum 0.96 times in T7 as against 2.11 times in T11 (Untreated control). Application of chemical nematicide was uneconomic, unsafe, toxic to human and beneficial microorganisms so use of biocontrol agents i.e. soil application of T. Viride + P. lilacinum @ 25g/m2 each was the alternate strategy for management of root knot nematode, M. incognita in tomato

Debangana Sahu, Rupak and *Shriram Ratan Pradhan

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Vol : 8 - Issue : 5 ; 1258-1260

Razia Sultana Janampet, *Kishan Kumar Malavath, Rajanna Neeradi, **Satyanarayana Chedurupalli and *Raghunandan Thirunahari

Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India *Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Korutla - 505 326, Telangana **Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India

Abstract

The present study was carried out in Mahbubnahar local kids to evaluate the relationship between body weight and body measurements. Experiment was carried out in 3 months old kids for a period of 120 days. Live weight and other body measurements like body length, height at withers and chest girth were recorded fortnightly. Positive and significant (P<0.05) correlation coefficients between body weight and body measurements were observed. Chest girth was found to be highly correlated to body weight compared to other body measurements.

Razia Sultana Janampet, *Kishan Kumar Malavath, Rajanna Neeradi, **Satyanarayana Chedurupalli and *Raghunandan Thirunahari

| Published online : 22-Oct-2017

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences

An International Journal

P- ISSN: 0976-1675

E- ISSN: 2249-4538

© CARAS (Centre for Advanced Research in Agricultural Sciences)

Volume - 8 - September-October 2017

Evaluation of Varieties and Hybrids of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Sri Cultivation

G Kumar, *L V Subba Rao and K Keshavulu

Department of Seed Science and Technology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana *Crop Improvement Section, Directorate of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana

Abstract

Influence of Panchagavya Sprayings on Seed Quality Parameters of First and Subsequent Formed Pods of Vegetable Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata L. Walp] Genotypes

G M Sumalatha, R Paramesh and N Devakumar

Department of Seed Science and Technology, *Research Institute of Organic Farming, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Prospects of Aspartate Aminotransferase and Succinate Dehydrogenase as a Marker in Silkworm Characterization

Asma Maqbool, *Mushtaq Ahmad and H U Dar

Division of Sericulture, *Division of Genetics and Pant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 191 121, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

Morphological Diversity in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

Shahida Iqbal, Gul Zaffar and Mushtaq Ahmad

Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 190 021, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

Relationship of Different Forms of Potassium with its Uptake by Maize-Wheat in an Acid Alfisol of Long-Term Fertilizer Experiment

Munish Sharma and R P Sharma

Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

Diagnosis of Farmers Technological Problems Pertaining to Insect Pest, Diseases and Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Rabi Crops at KVK Kapurthala

Gurmeet Singh, Jatinder Manan, Manoj Sharma and Gobinder Singh

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Punjab Agriculture University), Kapurthala - 144 620, Punjab, India

Abstract

Studies on the Genetic Variability of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

Shahida Iqbal, Gul Zaffar and Mushtaq Ahmad

Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 190 021, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

Evaluation of Calotropis gigantea L. Aqueous Leaf Extract on Seed Germination: Early Seedling Growth and Biochemical Parameters of Parthenium hysterophorus L.

A Ramachandran and N S Venkataraman

Department of Agronomy, College of Agricultural Technology, Theni - 625 562, Tamil Nadu, India *Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai - 625 104, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Influence of Integrated Nitrogen Management on Quality Parameters, Nutrient Content and Uptake in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) var. Contendor under Temperate Conditions of Kashmir Valley

Rehana Jan, Tahir Ali, Nighat Mushtaq, Jehangir Muzaffar Matto and Ruksana Jan

Division of Soil Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - 190 025, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

Diminishing Effect of Aberrant Weather Conditions in Soybean through Foliar Spray of Chemicals

M P Jain, O P Girothia and Devendra Patil

All India Co-ordinate Research project for Dryland Agriculture, College of Agriculture (RVSKVV), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

Characterization of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare L.) Genotypes on the Basis of Plant Growth Characters

Sumit Deswal, T P Malik and S K Tehlan

Department of Vegetable Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, Haryana, India

Abstract

Resource Use Efficiency Pattern in Cultivation of Irrigated Paddy in Central Dry Zone of Karnataka

K R Hamsa, P S Srikantha Murthy and *M G Chandrakanth

Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India *Institute for Social and Economic Change. Dr. V. K. R. V. Rao Road, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Abstract

Comparative Study of Relative Water, Chlorophyll and Proline Content in Drought Tolerant and Susceptible Genotypes of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

Asit Prasad Dash, *Dilip Kumar De, **Rajib Nath, ***Ashutosh Sarkar and Soumitra Mohanty

Abstract

Effect of Nitrogen, Potassium Nutrition and Irrigation Levels on Yield and Biodiesel Oil Quality of Jatropha

Sheetal R Tatpurkar, A D Kadlag, A S Takate and A L Pharande

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri - 413 722, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Mapping QTL for Anaerobic Germination in a RIL Population of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Baneeta Mishra, Reshma Kumari, Gangadhar Chakor, *Sunil Verma, *Ritu Saxena and Satish B Verulkar

Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, *Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

Entrepreneurship Capabilities and Marketing Orientation of Forest Based Business Entrepreneurs

A Rohini, S Selvanayaki and *B Ashokkannan

Department of Agricultural and Rural Management, Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies (TNAU), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India *Forest College and Research Institute (TNAU), Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Identification of Thin Denier Silkworm Genotypes

Asma Maqbool, *Mushtaq Ahmad and H U Dar

Division of Sericulture, *Division of Genetics and Pant Breeding, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar - 191 121, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

Introduction of Sorghum New Variety CSV-15 in Agency Tracts of East Godavari of Andhra Pradesh

A Srinivas, V Govardhanrao and R V S K Reddy

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr. Y. S. R. Horticultural University, Pandirimamidi - 533 208, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Land Evaluation of Dongaragaon Micro-Watershed in North Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka for Sustainable Land Use Planning

Maheshkumar, *K Basavaraj, *Sharanbhoopal Reddy, **H V Rudramurthy and N L Rajesh

Abstract

Asit Prasad Dash, Dilip Kumar De, Rajib Nath, Ashutosh Sarkar and Soumitra Mohanty

Baneeta Mishra, Reshma Kumari, Gangadhar Chakor, Sunil Verma, Ritu Saxena and Satish B Verulkar

Maheshkumar, K Basavaraj, Sharanbhoopal Reddy, **H V Rudramurthy and N L Rajesh

Bishan Rawat, Ramesh Kumar, Navish Kumar Kamboj, Gaurendra Gupta and Bharat Taindu Jain

Phuntsog Tundup, M A Wani, *Sonam Dawa, Shabber Hussain, Tsering Dolker and ***Sharafat Hussain

Division of Soil Science, Division of FMAP, Division of Fruit Science, Division of Vegetable Science, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar - 190 025, Srinagar, J & K

Amir Bashir Wani, M Ashraf Bhat, S A Mir and Irtiza Sidiqi

Division of Plant Biotechnology, Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Division of Agri-statistics, Division of Plant Physiology, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar - 190 025, Srinagar, J & K