(Haryana) to generate precise information on nutritional qualities of leaves, twigs and leaves wi... more (Haryana) to generate precise information on nutritional qualities of leaves, twigs and leaves with twigs parts of Moringa oleifera strains. The samples were collected from 5 years old established moringa trees from research farm of NDRI, Karnal. Total six treatments were formed by using the two locally available moriga strains, i.e. Rajasthan local and Haryana local strain, and three types of samples obtained from each strain, i.e. leaves, tender green twigs and leaves with twigs. The treatments were replicated four times and statistically analyzed by using randomized block design (RBD). The results showed that highest value of crude protein, ether extract, total ash, digestible dry matter, relative feed value and net energy for lactation was found in leaves of Haryana local strain of moringa, however, leaves of Rajasthan local strain of moringa also recorded at par value of ether extract, total ash, digestible dry matter and net energy for lactation with leaves of Haryana local. Twigs of both Rajasthan and Haryana local strain of moringa recorded at par value of dry matter content, NDF and ADF.Further, highest value of P, S, Zn, Cu and Mn was found in leaves of Rajasthan local strain of moringa, whereas, highest value of N, Ca, Mg and Fe was found in leaves of Haryana local strain of moringa. However, leaves of both Rajasthan and Haryana local strain of moringa recorded at par values of P,
This study highlights the application of multi-temporal Landsat-8 imageries to identify and discr... more This study highlights the application of multi-temporal Landsat-8 imageries to identify and discriminate fodder crops from food crops and estimate the area utilized for fodder cultivation in three districts of Haryana during 2016 in Rabi season. Atmospherically, corrected NDVI based spectral-temporal profiles showed that the time of sowing plays an important role to differentiate fodder crops from other crops. ISODATA unsupervised classification approach was used to image classification. Accuracy assessment was carried out between four classes (fodder crops, plantation, forest and other crops) and 91.49% as overall accuracy of classification was observed. The total area under fodder cultivation was estimated as 6.37 per thousand hectares (ha) with 3.60 per thousand hectares in Kurukshetra, 1.94 per thousand hectares in Ambala and 0.83 per thousand hectares in Yamunanagar. Thus it covered an area of approximately 4855 square kilometers which included Ambala, Krukshetra and Yamunanaga...
The different methods of zinc (Zn) application with various doses were studied in maize (Zea mays... more The different methods of zinc (Zn) application with various doses were studied in maize (Zea mays L.).The methods adopted namely, seed priming (1, 2 and 3%), seed treatment (2, 4 and 6 g kg-1 seed), soil application (4, 6 and 8 kg ha-1) and foliar application (0.25, 0.50 and 0.75%) with three levels of each. Foliar application of Zn at 0.75% has exhibited phytotoxicity initially but later the phytotoxicity disappeared after 8-10 days. Irrespective of the Zn application method and level growth, yield, Zn content and quality of maize was significantly enhanced over absolute control. Seed treatment was found to be the cheapest Zn application method. Seed treatment of Zn at 4 g kg-1produced highest maize grain yield, net returns, and the maize grains were enriched with Zn and were suitable for human consumption as a biofortified Zn source. Maximum residual elemental Zn in soil was found due to foliar application of Zn at 0.75%. However, seed treatment of Zn at 4 g kg-1resulted suitable ...
An experiment was carried out to analyse productivity and quality of fodder sorghum and guar as i... more An experiment was carried out to analyse productivity and quality of fodder sorghum and guar as influenced by nutrient management under mixed cropping and in kharif season of 2018 tested in factorial randomized complete block design with four seed rate combinations of sorghum and guar along with six nutrient management treatments in three replications. The productivity of crops was evaluated in terms of fodder yield and quality in form of dry matter, organic matter, ash, crude protein, ether extract, total carbohydrates, fibre fractions (NDF, ADF, ADL and hemicellulose), total digestible nutrients, dry matter intake and dry matter digestibility. Results revealed that total green fodder and dry matter yield was higher in sole sorghum but it was at par with 75% sorghum + 25% guar. Mixed cropping treatments performed better in comparison to sole crops for different quality parameters in both crops. Among nutrient management, treatments 100% RDF, 100% RDF+ PGPR and 100% RDF+ seaweed extract recorded higher fodder production as well as fodder quality in both crops which was not statistically different from75% RDF + seaweed extract treatment. The results revealed that seed rate of 75% sorghum + 25% guar in mixed cropping with the application of 75% RDF + seaweed extract produced higher quality fodder for animals.
A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural Universi... more A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to identify suitable cobalt application method and optimum level for enhancing chickpea yield. There were four cobalt application methods and three levels of cobalt each i.e. seed priming at 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 ppm, seed treatment at 1, 2 and 3 g kg-1 seed, soil application at 50, 100 and 150 g ha-1, foliar application at 0.01, 0.025 and 0.05% and one control with water priming and one without seed treatment were evaluated in randomized block design with three replications. In general least level of all methods has recorded highest growth and yield of chickpea. As cobalt levels increased, growth and yield of chickpea was decreased linearly in all methods. Soil application of 50 g CoCl2 ha-1 produced highest seed yield hence this treatment can be recommended for higher seed yield and can be useful for succeeding crop.
A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural Universi... more A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to study the impact of cobalt application methods on chickpea yield, nutrient content and soil status. Four cobalt application methods with three levels of each were evaluated with one absolute control and one with seed priming of water were evaluated with randomized block design with three replications. Least level of seed treatment, soil application and foliar application of cobalt gave highest chickpea seed yield and decreased there after. As cobalt levels increased, NPK content and uptake are decreased linearly in all the methods except seed priming method, however cobalt content and uptake increased linearly by seed treatment and foliar application, on the contrary it decreased linearly by seed priming and soil application of cobalt. Soil application of cobalt at 50 g ha-1 recorded highest chickpea seed yield, residual NPK and Co and which can be useful for succeeding cr...
The field experiment entitled, “Influence of stage of harvesting and zinc application on yield an... more The field experiment entitled, “Influence of stage of harvesting and zinc application on yield and zinc uptake in cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.)” was conducted during Kharif 2016 at Forage Research Farm, Agronomy Section, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. The main plot treatments comprised of four stages of harvesting [50, 60, 70 and 80 DAS] and under sub plot treatments four levels of Zinc application (Control, 10 kg ZnSO4, 20 kg ZnSO4 and 0.5 % Zinc spray at 30 DAS) were taken. The soil of the experimental field was sandy clay loam in texture with neutral pH, low in available nitrogen and zinc, medium in available phosphorus and higher in available potassium. The growth parameters viz. plant height, leaf length, number of leaves, stem girth and leaf: stem ratio were significantly higher at 80 DAS over other harvesting stages. In sub plot treatments application of zinc throug...
The republic of the India, have taken pledge of enhancing farmer's income, attracting and retaini... more The republic of the India, have taken pledge of enhancing farmer's income, attracting and retaining youth in agriculture and other measures to bring paradigm shift in agriculture. Only 1.2 percent youths aspire to be farmers. Entrepreneurship opportunities in dairying beyond milk production and processing need to be thought of in order to enhance farmers' income and attract youth in dairy. In this context this study was conducted to identify scope for developing Dairy Tourism Model (DTM). The study was undertaken in the year 2016-2017, in the premises of milk parlour of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal. The visitors of milk parlour were chosen as respondents. Data was collected from 100 visitors and the outcome of the study is concerned, dairy tourism is not a fully developed concept as other niche tourism, the prospective consumers were eager to realize this concept. The visitors' perceptions about dairy tourism were divergent and no consensus was arrived among them. This divergence is a gap that needs to be filled by means of an exploratory research in developing a dairy tourism model. One can anticipate that dairy tourism if realized can demand a share of value among other niche tourism.
to test different soil nutrient replenishment treatments. The experimental design was randomised ... more to test different soil nutrient replenishment treatments. The experimental design was randomised complete block with 14 treatments replicated three times. At the beginning and end of the experiment, soil was sampled at 0-15 cm depth and analysed for pH, Ca, Mg, K, C, N and P. End of the 2000/2001 short rains (SR) season and 2001 long rains (LR) season, soil samples were taken at 0-30, 30-100 and 100-150 cm for nitrate and ammonium analysis. All the treatments received an equivalent of 60 kg N ha-1 , except herbaceous legume treatments, where N was determined by the amount of the biomass harvested and incorporated in soil and control treatment received no inputs. Results indicate soil fertility increased slightly in all treatments (except control) over the 2-year study period. Average maize grain yield across the treatments
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2019
Organic nutrients are proven things that improving crop productivity, quality and yield which in ... more Organic nutrients are proven things that improving crop productivity, quality and yield which in turn enhance the quality and richness of the soil properties and make way for the healthier environment for the beneficial soil microorganism. The organic nutrients which are interfered with healthier agriculture for the betterment of life; the organic nutrient source which are liquid biofertilizer, farm yard manure, vermicompost, banana pseudostem sap, panchagavya, beejamrut, amritpani etc which are playing very important role in the healthier crop production system. Organic nutrients are nutritionally rich and biologically and environmental friendly one and sustainable. Many agricultural practices and synthetic agro-chemicals risked the soil fertility and spoiling the eternity of the nature. Not only the organic nutrient enhances the quality and yield which also enhances the life span of the nature and its entities. Many researchers are confirmed the better results of the organic nutrients and its effect on the agriculture and horticulture crops. To fulfill the biologically and economically sound practices in agriculture system there is a need of inclusion of organic component in the present farming practices.
(Haryana) to generate precise information on nutritional qualities of leaves, twigs and leaves wi... more (Haryana) to generate precise information on nutritional qualities of leaves, twigs and leaves with twigs parts of Moringa oleifera strains. The samples were collected from 5 years old established moringa trees from research farm of NDRI, Karnal. Total six treatments were formed by using the two locally available moriga strains, i.e. Rajasthan local and Haryana local strain, and three types of samples obtained from each strain, i.e. leaves, tender green twigs and leaves with twigs. The treatments were replicated four times and statistically analyzed by using randomized block design (RBD). The results showed that highest value of crude protein, ether extract, total ash, digestible dry matter, relative feed value and net energy for lactation was found in leaves of Haryana local strain of moringa, however, leaves of Rajasthan local strain of moringa also recorded at par value of ether extract, total ash, digestible dry matter and net energy for lactation with leaves of Haryana local. Twigs of both Rajasthan and Haryana local strain of moringa recorded at par value of dry matter content, NDF and ADF.Further, highest value of P, S, Zn, Cu and Mn was found in leaves of Rajasthan local strain of moringa, whereas, highest value of N, Ca, Mg and Fe was found in leaves of Haryana local strain of moringa. However, leaves of both Rajasthan and Haryana local strain of moringa recorded at par values of P,
This study highlights the application of multi-temporal Landsat-8 imageries to identify and discr... more This study highlights the application of multi-temporal Landsat-8 imageries to identify and discriminate fodder crops from food crops and estimate the area utilized for fodder cultivation in three districts of Haryana during 2016 in Rabi season. Atmospherically, corrected NDVI based spectral-temporal profiles showed that the time of sowing plays an important role to differentiate fodder crops from other crops. ISODATA unsupervised classification approach was used to image classification. Accuracy assessment was carried out between four classes (fodder crops, plantation, forest and other crops) and 91.49% as overall accuracy of classification was observed. The total area under fodder cultivation was estimated as 6.37 per thousand hectares (ha) with 3.60 per thousand hectares in Kurukshetra, 1.94 per thousand hectares in Ambala and 0.83 per thousand hectares in Yamunanagar. Thus it covered an area of approximately 4855 square kilometers which included Ambala, Krukshetra and Yamunanaga...
The different methods of zinc (Zn) application with various doses were studied in maize (Zea mays... more The different methods of zinc (Zn) application with various doses were studied in maize (Zea mays L.).The methods adopted namely, seed priming (1, 2 and 3%), seed treatment (2, 4 and 6 g kg-1 seed), soil application (4, 6 and 8 kg ha-1) and foliar application (0.25, 0.50 and 0.75%) with three levels of each. Foliar application of Zn at 0.75% has exhibited phytotoxicity initially but later the phytotoxicity disappeared after 8-10 days. Irrespective of the Zn application method and level growth, yield, Zn content and quality of maize was significantly enhanced over absolute control. Seed treatment was found to be the cheapest Zn application method. Seed treatment of Zn at 4 g kg-1produced highest maize grain yield, net returns, and the maize grains were enriched with Zn and were suitable for human consumption as a biofortified Zn source. Maximum residual elemental Zn in soil was found due to foliar application of Zn at 0.75%. However, seed treatment of Zn at 4 g kg-1resulted suitable ...
An experiment was carried out to analyse productivity and quality of fodder sorghum and guar as i... more An experiment was carried out to analyse productivity and quality of fodder sorghum and guar as influenced by nutrient management under mixed cropping and in kharif season of 2018 tested in factorial randomized complete block design with four seed rate combinations of sorghum and guar along with six nutrient management treatments in three replications. The productivity of crops was evaluated in terms of fodder yield and quality in form of dry matter, organic matter, ash, crude protein, ether extract, total carbohydrates, fibre fractions (NDF, ADF, ADL and hemicellulose), total digestible nutrients, dry matter intake and dry matter digestibility. Results revealed that total green fodder and dry matter yield was higher in sole sorghum but it was at par with 75% sorghum + 25% guar. Mixed cropping treatments performed better in comparison to sole crops for different quality parameters in both crops. Among nutrient management, treatments 100% RDF, 100% RDF+ PGPR and 100% RDF+ seaweed extract recorded higher fodder production as well as fodder quality in both crops which was not statistically different from75% RDF + seaweed extract treatment. The results revealed that seed rate of 75% sorghum + 25% guar in mixed cropping with the application of 75% RDF + seaweed extract produced higher quality fodder for animals.
A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural Universi... more A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to identify suitable cobalt application method and optimum level for enhancing chickpea yield. There were four cobalt application methods and three levels of cobalt each i.e. seed priming at 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 ppm, seed treatment at 1, 2 and 3 g kg-1 seed, soil application at 50, 100 and 150 g ha-1, foliar application at 0.01, 0.025 and 0.05% and one control with water priming and one without seed treatment were evaluated in randomized block design with three replications. In general least level of all methods has recorded highest growth and yield of chickpea. As cobalt levels increased, growth and yield of chickpea was decreased linearly in all methods. Soil application of 50 g CoCl2 ha-1 produced highest seed yield hence this treatment can be recommended for higher seed yield and can be useful for succeeding crop.
A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural Universi... more A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015-2016 at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to study the impact of cobalt application methods on chickpea yield, nutrient content and soil status. Four cobalt application methods with three levels of each were evaluated with one absolute control and one with seed priming of water were evaluated with randomized block design with three replications. Least level of seed treatment, soil application and foliar application of cobalt gave highest chickpea seed yield and decreased there after. As cobalt levels increased, NPK content and uptake are decreased linearly in all the methods except seed priming method, however cobalt content and uptake increased linearly by seed treatment and foliar application, on the contrary it decreased linearly by seed priming and soil application of cobalt. Soil application of cobalt at 50 g ha-1 recorded highest chickpea seed yield, residual NPK and Co and which can be useful for succeeding cr...
The field experiment entitled, “Influence of stage of harvesting and zinc application on yield an... more The field experiment entitled, “Influence of stage of harvesting and zinc application on yield and zinc uptake in cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.)” was conducted during Kharif 2016 at Forage Research Farm, Agronomy Section, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. The main plot treatments comprised of four stages of harvesting [50, 60, 70 and 80 DAS] and under sub plot treatments four levels of Zinc application (Control, 10 kg ZnSO4, 20 kg ZnSO4 and 0.5 % Zinc spray at 30 DAS) were taken. The soil of the experimental field was sandy clay loam in texture with neutral pH, low in available nitrogen and zinc, medium in available phosphorus and higher in available potassium. The growth parameters viz. plant height, leaf length, number of leaves, stem girth and leaf: stem ratio were significantly higher at 80 DAS over other harvesting stages. In sub plot treatments application of zinc throug...
The republic of the India, have taken pledge of enhancing farmer's income, attracting and retaini... more The republic of the India, have taken pledge of enhancing farmer's income, attracting and retaining youth in agriculture and other measures to bring paradigm shift in agriculture. Only 1.2 percent youths aspire to be farmers. Entrepreneurship opportunities in dairying beyond milk production and processing need to be thought of in order to enhance farmers' income and attract youth in dairy. In this context this study was conducted to identify scope for developing Dairy Tourism Model (DTM). The study was undertaken in the year 2016-2017, in the premises of milk parlour of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal. The visitors of milk parlour were chosen as respondents. Data was collected from 100 visitors and the outcome of the study is concerned, dairy tourism is not a fully developed concept as other niche tourism, the prospective consumers were eager to realize this concept. The visitors' perceptions about dairy tourism were divergent and no consensus was arrived among them. This divergence is a gap that needs to be filled by means of an exploratory research in developing a dairy tourism model. One can anticipate that dairy tourism if realized can demand a share of value among other niche tourism.
to test different soil nutrient replenishment treatments. The experimental design was randomised ... more to test different soil nutrient replenishment treatments. The experimental design was randomised complete block with 14 treatments replicated three times. At the beginning and end of the experiment, soil was sampled at 0-15 cm depth and analysed for pH, Ca, Mg, K, C, N and P. End of the 2000/2001 short rains (SR) season and 2001 long rains (LR) season, soil samples were taken at 0-30, 30-100 and 100-150 cm for nitrate and ammonium analysis. All the treatments received an equivalent of 60 kg N ha-1 , except herbaceous legume treatments, where N was determined by the amount of the biomass harvested and incorporated in soil and control treatment received no inputs. Results indicate soil fertility increased slightly in all treatments (except control) over the 2-year study period. Average maize grain yield across the treatments
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2019
Organic nutrients are proven things that improving crop productivity, quality and yield which in ... more Organic nutrients are proven things that improving crop productivity, quality and yield which in turn enhance the quality and richness of the soil properties and make way for the healthier environment for the beneficial soil microorganism. The organic nutrients which are interfered with healthier agriculture for the betterment of life; the organic nutrient source which are liquid biofertilizer, farm yard manure, vermicompost, banana pseudostem sap, panchagavya, beejamrut, amritpani etc which are playing very important role in the healthier crop production system. Organic nutrients are nutritionally rich and biologically and environmental friendly one and sustainable. Many agricultural practices and synthetic agro-chemicals risked the soil fertility and spoiling the eternity of the nature. Not only the organic nutrient enhances the quality and yield which also enhances the life span of the nature and its entities. Many researchers are confirmed the better results of the organic nutrients and its effect on the agriculture and horticulture crops. To fulfill the biologically and economically sound practices in agriculture system there is a need of inclusion of organic component in the present farming practices.
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