Papers by Anil Kumar Verma
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, May 10, 2017
87 million tonnes (USDA, 2013-14) while the production of wheat crop in Uttar Pradesh was 30.3mil... more 87 million tonnes (USDA, 2013-14) while the production of wheat crop in Uttar Pradesh was 30.3million tonnes from 9.74 million hectare area in 2012-13 (Ministry of Agriculture 2013). The area of wheat crop in Uttar Pradesh was increased up to 9.94 million hectare in 2013-14 (Economic Times 2014). The productivity of wheat in India in 2012-13 was 3119 Kgha-1 and in Uttar Pradesh 3113 kgha-1 (Ministry of Agriculture 2013). India is facing with an explosive population, hence a massive food production programme, specially for wheat is needed. India being the second largest in population, it
Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Oct 6, 2020
An experiment was carried out on basmati rice (Oryza sativa, var. Pusa Basmati 1121) using IArI s... more An experiment was carried out on basmati rice (Oryza sativa, var. Pusa Basmati 1121) using IArI soil to assess the effect of applied sludge on different soil properties, metals content in rice grain and computed hazard quotient for suitability of rice grain for human consumption. The different doses of sludge were used as treatments 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 g/kg.The results indicated that applied sludge @ (50 g/kg) reduced the pH from 7.98 (control) to 7.21 of sludge amended soil. Whereas, the eC increased from 0.22 (control) to 1.33 dS/m under applied @ 50 g sludge/kg of soil. The organic carbon content and cation exchange capacity were found highest in 50 g sludge/ kg soil treatment as compared to control. DTPA Extractable metals in post-harvest soil were significantly higher in sludge application @ ≥ 30 g/kg treatments. The value of HQ ranged from 0.05 to 0.49 and 0.02 to 0.09 for Pb and Cd, respectively across the various treatments of sludge addition. It can be concluded that risk assessment for intake of metals through consumption of rice by human indicated that application of sludge should be restricted up to 20 g/ kg unfit for rice cultivation.
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, May 10, 2017
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, May 10, 2017
The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
A study on “spatial distribution of heavy metals content and physico-chemical properties of dif... more A study on “spatial distribution of heavy metals content and physico-chemical properties of different soil series of northwestern India†was conducted during 2017-18 in five well established soil series which are under aeolian and upper alluvial plain of Hisar district (Haryana). The 50 surface (0-15cm) soil samples were collected with the help of GPS system (Global Positioning System) and analyzed for physico-chemical properties and availability of heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Cd, Co and Ni). The soil of different soil series of Hisar district were moderately alkaline to strongly alkaline in nature (pH 8.0-8.5), electrical conductivity (EC) ranged from 0.10-0.17 dS m-1 (non saline).The organic carbon content in soil of different soil series was low to medium (0.39-0.51%) and having sandy to sandy clay loam texture with low to moderate CEC (8.64-12.85 cmol kg-1). The calcium carbonate content in soils was < 5 %. The mean of available heavy metals such as Pb, Cr, Cd, Co and Ni ranged...
The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the long-term sewage sludge (SS) and fertilizer impa... more A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the long-term sewage sludge (SS) and fertilizer impact on yield and farm profitability in maize (Zea mays L.) grown at the ICAR-IARI, New Delhi during 2014-17. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with eight different treatment combinations comprising of different levels of sludge and fertilizer as follows: T1= control (no sludge and NPK fertilizer), T2= 100% recommended dose of NPK (NPK), T3= 25% N substituted by sludge +75% N + PK, T4= 50% N substituted by sludge + 50% N + PK, T5= 100% N substituted by sludge + PK, T6= Two times of sludge as applied in T5 + PK, T7= Three times of sludge as applied in T5 + PK and T8= NPK+2.5 t sludge/ha. Results revealed that the combined application of sludge @ 2.5 t/ha along with NPK (T8) showed highest grain yield of maize i.e. 5.93 t/ha. Total P, K and micronutrients uptake by straw and grain of maize were found to be highest in T7 treated plot. The maximum gross return, ...
The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
The study aimed to investigate the effect of different levels of nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) dos... more The study aimed to investigate the effect of different levels of nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) doses on growth, yield and malt quality of different barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) varieties grown on loamy sand soil. A field experiment was conducted during rabi 2015-16 and 2016-17 with three barley varieties (RD-2668, DWRUB-52 and RD-2849), three levels of N (60, 90 and 120 kg/ha) and three levels of S (0, 10 and 20 kg/ha). The experiment was laid down in a factorial randomized block design with three replications. Result indicated that the barley variety RD-2849 recorded the highest growth, yield and malt quality compared to other varieties. Among the nutrients management practices, application of 120 kg N/ha and 20 kg S/ha documented the maximum growth and yield characters as well malt quality in barley, irrespective of varieties. Cultivation of barley variety RD-2849 with the application of 120 kg N/ha and 20 kg S/ha explore the maximum varietal potential under loamy sand soils of Raja...
The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
A field experiment was conducted at the Instructional farm, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Uda... more A field experiment was conducted at the Instructional farm, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur for two years (2017–18 and 2018–19) during the winter (rabi) season. The experiments were arranged in a randomized block design (RBD) manner with 3 replications. The results showed that, seed inoculation with biofertilizers (Azotobacter + Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria + Potash mobilizing bacteria + Zinc solubilizing bacteria) improved physico-chemical properties of soil except bulk density, particle density, pH, EC and showed higher availability of nutrients over control plot. Whereas in case of vermicompost (VC), physical properties such as BD, PD, porosity, WHC and chemical properties like pH, EC, CEC, OC and available nutrients were found distinctly enhanced under 50% VC at sowing + 50% VC at tillering in post-harvest soil over control. However, 50% VC at sowing + 50% VC at tillering significantly reduced bulk density, particle density, pH and EC. Furthermore, both biofertiliz...
Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science
LEGUME RESEARCH - AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, 2019
Seventeen genotypes of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) were evaluated at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajm... more Seventeen genotypes of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) were evaluated at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer (Rajasthan) during rabi 2014-15 and 2015-16. The highest GCV and PCV were observed for seed yield per plot followed by test weight and 5 plants seed yield. The highest genetic advance was observed for seed yield per plot followed by 5 plants seed yield and plant height. The highest heritability was estimated for 5 plants seed yield followed by plant height and number of primary branches. The genotypes were grouped into six clusters. Inter cluster distance was maximum between clusters IV and VI followed by III and VI while minimum between clusters II and IV. Whereas, the intra-cluster distance was maximum for Cluster-I. Among the eight characters studied for genetic divergence, 5 plants’ seed yield contributed the maximum accounting for 46.32% of total divergence, followed by number of primary branches (16.9%) and plant height (12.5%). It was concluded that improvement of seed yield in...
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017
The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
The release of nitrogen (N) from slow release N fertilizers (SRNF) is affected by soil microbial ... more The release of nitrogen (N) from slow release N fertilizers (SRNF) is affected by soil microbial activity. However, several studies have shown variable results regarding the effect of microbial population size on the release of nutrient from slow release fertilizers. To understand this relationship clearly, changes in activities of two soil enzymes (urease and dehydrogenase), microbial population and available macronutrients viz nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) were assessed in an incubation study conducted under ambient condition. The six treatments were used for present investigation as control, 100% urea and crotonylidene diurea (CDU) @ 100, 75, 50 and 25% of recommended dose. The results indicated that the addition of N through commercially available urea and CDU as per general recommended dose of nutrients (GRDN) showed an increase in soil enzyme activity, microbial population, available N, P and K. The urease enzyme activity was found to be highest of nutrients i...
The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
The present investigation was carried out with wheat in rabi season of 2015-16 at Nawabganj Resea... more The present investigation was carried out with wheat in rabi season of 2015-16 at Nawabganj Research Farm, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India to study the effect of balanced use of nutrients on yield, yield attributing characters, uptake of nutrients and quality of wheat grain. A field experiment was conducted with 10 different treatment combinations comprising of different levels of N, P, K, S and Zn. Results revealed that the combined application of S@40 kg/ ha and Zn@5kg/ ha along with 125% NPK (T9) proved to be the best nutrient management option for getting higher yield with better grain protein content and quality. Combined use of S and Zn along with 125% NPK produced highest biological yield (130.63 q/ha) which was 66% higher than 100% NPK treatment. Significant increase in yield attributing characters and nutrient uptake (N, P, K, S and Zn) was also observed under T9 treatment. As far as nutritional quality of wheat gr...
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017
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