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Journal’s International Impact Index Copernicus Value (ICV) : 27.39; Global Impact Factor (GIF) : 0.471; InfoBase Index Factor (IBI Factor) : 2.8; New Journal Impact Factor (NJIF) : 2.14 ABSTRACTS NAAS Rating : 3.78 www.hortflorajournal.com HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7(1) : (March 2018) ISSN : 2250-2823 1. A Concept Note on Implementation of Plasticulture Technology in Jharkhand Pramod Rai *Department of Agricultural Engineering, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006 *Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT : The plasticulture technology plays very important role in cultivation and post harvest management of horticultural crops. It helps in improving the crop yield and quality, growing off season crops and enhancing the shelf life of fresh and process food product. But to take the full advantage of plasticulture technology its proper implementation is very important. Here a process flow chart has been discussed to implement the various plasticulture technologies in Jharkhand such as rain water harvesting, plastic protray, low tunnel technology, drip irrigation, plastic mulching, fertigation, temporary shadenet structure, insect net proof house, multipurpose green house, detachable roof green house, shrink wrapping technology, tent type ripening chamber and medium cost protected structure. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 1-10 (March 2018) 2. Assessment of climate change In Anand of central Gujarat with reference to temperature fluctuation : A case Study S.S.Chinchorkar 1* , S. B. Suryavansi 1 and G. R. Patel 2 1 College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, AAU, Godhra. 1 College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, AAU, Godhra. 2 Anand Agricultural University, Vaso. *Corresponding Author’s E-mail : [email protected] ABSTRACT : The rainfall and temperature is the most fundamental physical parameter among the climate as it determines the environmental factors of the particular region which affect the agricultural productivity. Global warming/climate change is one of the most important worldwide issue talked among the scientists and researchers. Attempts have been made to study the temporal variations and trends in monthly, seasonal and annual temperature over Anand (middle Gujarat). Analysis has been carried for four temperature indices, namely - minimum temperature (Tmin ), maximum temperature (Tmax ), mean temperature (Tmean ) and diurnal temperature range (DTR). Non-parametric Mann-Kendall (MK) test was used to detect the trends and the magnitude of the trends were determined with Sen’s estimator of slope.The present study is the warming trends in Tmin , Tmax and Tmean temperatures and decreasing trends in DTR over City of Anand. At the site, the total numbers of statistically significant values in three temperature indices - Tmin , Tmax and Tmean are more than total numbers of non-significant values on annual, seasonal and monthly timescale.All the trend in Tmin variable are increasing at the station on annual, seasonal and monthly scale. These increasing trends in Tmin are significant at annual, seasonal and monthly scales over January, July August and December over Anand, it is significant at annual, seasonal (winter, monsoon, post-monsoon). In general, the magnitudes of rate of change in Tmin are higher as compared to other variables on all time scale at the station.The increasing trends in Tmax at Anand are significant on annual scale, monsoon season as well as in February, March, May,June, August, October to December at Anand Similar to the trends observed in Tmin and Tmax , Tmean shows significant increasing trends on annual, seasonal (monsoon and post-monsoon) and monthly (except January) scale over Anand timescale.DTR shows significant decreasing trends on annual scale, winter season, post-monsoon season and in April month at Anand. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 11-18 (March 2018) 3. Off season Bottle Gourd Cultivation using Plastic Mulch and Low Tunnel Pramod Rai* and Dinmani Department of Agricultural Engineering, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006 *Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT : The bottle gourd belongs to family of Cucurbitaceae and important environmental factors affecting its germination are air & soil temperature during growing season, hence it very difficult to cultivate during winter season. The seed of two varieties of bottle gourd (Tulsi and Warad) were sown under various treatment conditions i.e. open field, open field with black plastic mulch, plastic low tunnel, black plastic mulch with plastic low tunnel and transparent plastic mulch. The germination of bottle gourd varied under various treatment conditions and also affected by varieties of bottle gourd (Tulsi and Warad). The highest yield for Tulsi was found to be 49.2 t/ha under black plastic mulch with plastic low tunnel but for Warad it was found to be 64.4 t/ha under transparent plastic mulch. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 19-23 (March 2018) 4. Prospects and Retrospect for Promotion of Maps Cultivation in Bihar Shivnath Das, Ajit Kumar Pandey* and Prabhat Kumar Betelvine Research Centre, Islampur, Nalanda-801303 India (Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur) *Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT : Medicinal and Aromatic plants (MAPs) contribute significantly to rural economy and health security of the country. More than 90% of the formulations under the Indian systems of medicine contain plant-based raw materials. India exports herbal materials and medicines to the tune of nearly 600 corers annually and herbal based drug industry in the country is valued more than 4000 corers annually. In Bihar, area under MAP cultivation is 2600 ha only which is far below the national average. Thus, the status of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants cultivation is still negligible in Bihar. Though commercial cultivation of Mentha and Lemon grass are picking up in the state but still a lot of efforts are required to observe the real impacts of MAPs cultivation. Presently, Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are increasingly perceived as diversification crops in Indian agriculture. Development of suitable agronomic practices for MAPs is crucial to convert these plants into economically viable components in existing cropping systems of Bihar. Therefore, it is necessary for individual state to develop agro-technologies for medicinal plants and motivate farmers towards profitable cultivation of MAP crops for their livelihood security. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 24-32 (March 2018) 5. Genetic Variability and Correlation in Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat) Genotypes Sunil Kumar 1* , Niki Dewan 2 , Anu Seng Choupoo 3 , Bidanchi S. Marak 4 and Debonroy Dohling 5 Department of Horticulture, North Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura-794 002, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya, India *Corresponding Author’s E-mail:[email protected] ABSTRACT : Evaluation of diversity through genetic variability and correlation studies on vegetative and floral characters of chrysanthemumgenotypes were undertakenat experimental farm, Department of Horticulture, NEHU, Tura Campus, Tura, West Garo Hills District,Meghalaya during 2015-2017.Fifteen varieties namely, Korean Red, Korean Yellow, SolanShringar, Ramblored, Yellow Star, Calabria, Ajay, AAU Yellow, White Star, Korean Bicolour, Charming, Lysid, Safin, Shayana and Gambit were selected for their evaluation.The range of variation was high for number of leaves (38.24-125.11) followed by days to bud initiation (34.60-94.66). Highest phenotypic and genotypic variances were observed for number of leaves (699.74 and 699.70), respectively. The estimates of phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were higher than genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the traits. Maximum PCV and GCV was observed for dry weight (89.73 and 89.17) followed by number of flowers per spray per plant (78.10 and 78.08).However, maximum heritability were observed in number of leaves (99.98 percent), number of flowers per spray per plant (99.98 percent) and flower longevity (99.97 percent) followed by days to bud initiation (99.95 per cent) and plant height (99.94 percent), whereas, maximum genetic advance was noticedin number of leaves (54.49). The high heritability with genetic advance as percentage of mean for number of branchesand number of flowers per spray per plant indicates the possible role of additive gene action. The magnitude of genotypic correlation was higher than their corresponding phenotypic correlation for most of the traits, indicating a strong inherent linkage between various traits under study. At genotypic and phenotypic level, number of leaves exhibited highly significant and positive correlation with number of branches (0.889), number of flower head per plant (0.498), number of sprays per plant (0.497) and number of flowers per spray per plant (0.419), while, vase life showed significant and positive correlation with number of flower head per plant (0.315), number of sprays per plant (0.339) and flower diameter (0.311). Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 33-40 (March 2018) 6. Study on Combustion Behaviours of Briquette Fuel Produced from Crop Residues Khardiwar Mahadeo 1 , Anil Kumar Dubey 2 , S.S.Chicnhorkar 3* and F.G. Sayyad 4 1 PAE, AAU, Muvaliya Farm, Dahod-389 151, Gujarat, India 2 CIAE, Bhopal, M.P. India 3 Anand Agricultural university, Anand *Corresponding Author’s E-mail : [email protected] ABSTRACT : This study examines the effect of combustion properties of briquettes produced from different crop residues. The densification of biomass changes the combustion characteristics, in view of that the system was designed to determined combustion characteristics of different crop residues briquette using a specially design combustion chamber. In this experiments air is blown around the combustion chamber. The maximum specific rate of combustion achieved 92.8kg/h-m 2 with airflow rate 63. 6m 3 /h. The higher biomass consumption was observed that mix briquette 17.7 kg/h. with air flow rate 63.6 m 3 /h. The result indicates that as the airflow rate increase, the rate combustion and temperature of combustion both increase simultaneously. Oxidation temperature and flame temperature in the combustion chamber as depend on a function of airflow rate. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 41-46 (March 2018) 7. Genetic Diversity of Wild landraces of Bael for Rootstock Purpose in South Eastern Rajasthan Prerak Bhatnagar 1* and C. B. Meena 2 1 Department of Fruit Science, 2 Department of Plant Protection Campus-College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar-326001(Agriculture University, Kota) *Corresponding Author’s Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT : The present investigations were carried out in Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar during 2010-2011 to assess morphometric variations and genetic variability in bael fruits grown in Hadoti region to explore the possibility for using them as rootstock under high rainfall conditions of Hadoti region. Morphometric studies revealed that fruit weight ranged from minimum from 57.95g in T6 landrace to maximum 1068.66g in T3 landrace; fruit length ranged from minimum (4.64 cm) in T6 landrace to maximum (12.35 cm) in T3 landrace; fruit width ranged from minimum (5.06 cm) in T6 landrace to maximum (12.19 cm) in T3 landrace; number of seeds/fruit varied from minimum (62.66) in T6 landrace to maximum 305.33 in T14 landrace; skull thickness ranged from minimum (2.83 mm) in T15 landrace to maximum (6.32 mm) in T3 landrace; Based on fruit shape, six landraces T1, T2 , T3 , T5 , T8 , T9 and T11 showed obovate shape; T4 landrace exhibited elliptical shape; six landraces T6 , T7, T12 , T13 , T14 and T15 showed round shape and T10 landrace exhibited oblong fruit shape. Pulp weight ranged from minimum (16.34 g) in T6 landrace to maximum (469.52 g) in T3 landrace; however pulp percentage ranged from minimum (22.41%) in T8 landrace to maximum (49.23%) in T2 landrace. Data on biochemical analysis revealed significant diversity among all landraces studied. TSS content was found maximum in T7 landrace; ascorbic acid content was estimated maximum in T3 landrace. The fruits of T7 landrace exhibited lowest acidity value. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 47-51 (March 2018) 8. Studies on Foliar Application of Boron and GA 3 on Physico-chemical Composition and Yield of Phalsa (Grewia subinaequalis D.C.) Mohd. Zeeshan 1 and J.P. Singh 2* Department of Horticulture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur-208002 *Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT : A field experiment was conducted to investigated the effect of foliar application of boron and GA3 on the physico-chemical composition, yield and cost benefit ratio of phalsa. The trial was undertaken at the Horticulture Garden of Department of Horticulture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during 2015-16 and 2016-17. There were 4 levels each of boron and GA3 i.e. 0, 30, 40, 50 ppm and 0, 10, 20, 30 ppm, respectively tried in a Factorial Randomized Block Design replicating thrice. First foliar application of the respective treatments was given when the flower buds were fully swollen and it was super imposed after three weeks. Observations were recorded on juice content, T.S.S., ascorbic acid, acidity and yield. Boron and GA3 in increasing concentration increased all the attributes profoundly barring acidity content. Foliar application of boron at 50 ppm improved the above attributes significantly expressing 50.59, 49.87% juice, 19.58, 19.770 Brix T.S.S., 30.95, 31.33 mg/100g ascorbic acid and 56.72, 59.88q/ha fruit yield against the minimum of 44.89, 44.92%; 17.89, 18.06° Brix; 27.21, 27.53mg/100g and 46.76, 49.17 q/ha registered under control (B0 ). GA3 treatments also proved profoundly effective in increasing the above parameters and application of 30 ppm recorded 51.25, 51.28% juice, 19.94, 20.13° Brix T.S.S., 30.42, 30.81 mg/100g ascorbic acid and 59.88, 63.27 q/ha fruit yield against 44.78, 44.06%; 17.70, 17.87° Brix; 28.06, 28.38mg/100g and 39.35, 41.21 q/ha values respectively under control. 50 ppm Boron or 30 ppm GA3 produced less acidic fruits recording 1.450, 1.540% and 1.375, 1.440% acidity content against phalsa bushes deprived of foliar sprays of boron or GA3 (producing most acidic fruits) revealing 1.662, 1.160% and 1.830, 1.860% during corresponding years. It is obviously observed that cost benefit ratio increased progressively in increasing levels of boron and GA3 . The cost benefit ratio was calculated on average data of 2015-16 and 2016-17. In this regard the maximum levels of boron (50 ppm), GA3 (30 ppm) and their interaction (B3G3 ) recorded 2.13, 2.34 and 2.63 cost benefit ratio and their control exhibited 1.68, 1.38 and 1.21 ratio, respectively. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 52-57 (March 2018) 9. Estimation of Colchicine in Cell Suspension Cultures of Gloriosa superba L. Pallavi Billowria, Nisha Kapoor and Ritu Mahajan* School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu *CorrespondingAuthor’s : E-mail:[email protected] ABSTRACT : Callus was induced from different explants of Gloriosa superba L on MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of 2,4- D. Cell suspension cultures derived from callus of Gloriosa superba L. were established quantified for the colchicine content using High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Effect of time on the growth of cells and colchicine production by cell suspension cultures in liquid medium was also studied. Maximum growth index (0.331 ± 0.0016) was obtained after four weeks of cell growth. Itt was observed that the colchicine yield reached 13.33 ± 0.024 µg/g dry wt. in cells and 59.30 ± 0.54 µg/l in residual liquid medium after four weeks of culture in liquid growth medium and thereafter there was reduction in biomass as well as colchicine content. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 58-61 (March 2018) 10. Variation and Association Analysis for Yield and Horticultural Traits in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) M.S. Kanwar 1* and Sonali Guleria 2 1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Nyoma, Leh-194 404 (J&K)-INDIA 2 Govt. College, Sector 11,Chandigarh -160 011 (INDIA) *Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT : Performance of 26 indigenous/ exotic genotypes of cucumber was studied during Kharif, in randomized block design with 3 replications at Nauni (Solan). Significant differences among the genotypes were observed for all the traits under study, indicating the existence of considerable variability. A large portion of phenotypic variability was observed to be genetic and highly heritable in all the traits except for primary branches per vine. High heritability estimates accompanied with high genetic gain for yield per plant, sex ratio, node of first female flower and vine length indicated additive gene control for inheritance of these traits. Yield per plant had significant and positive association with fruits per plant and primary branched per plant. The traits viz. fruits per plant, fruit weight and fruit length contributed towards yield directly/ indirectly. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 62-66 (March 2018) 11. Yield and Yield Attributes of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL.) as Influenced by Integrated Nutrients Management for Sustainable Production Narottam Kumar Yadav and S.S. Singh* Department of Crop Science, M.G.C.G.V. Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.) India *Corresponding Aurhor’s E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT : A field experiment with eleven treatments including control was conducted at the Rajola Farm of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, MGCGV, Chitrakoot – Satna (MP), during the Kharif season of 2009 to find out the most appropriate integrated nutrient management system for sustainable tomato production. The best treatment comprising of organic manures (FYM and Vermicompost), inorganic fertilizers (N, P and K), and plant growth regulator GA3 on growth and yield of Tomato, for this region. It was found that application of T9 100% RDF + VC 10 t ha-1 + Seedling treatment with GA3 100 ppm gave fruit yield (49.79 t ha-1) over control (10.00 t ha-1) which was significantly higher over all the treatments. The organic sources of nutrition along with inorganic sources showed incremental effect for almost all parameters including yield over inorganic sources alone. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 67-69 (March 2018) 12. Effect of Bio-Fertilizers on Yield and Quality Parameters of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) cv. Pusa Snowball K-1 Bhag Chand, M.L. Meena*, Kusum Meena and B. C. Shivran Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025 *Corresponding Author’s Email- [email protected] ABSTRACT : The present study examined the effect of bio-fertilizers on growth of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) cv. Pusa Snowball K-1. The study was conducted during Rabi 2015-2016 at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The treatment combination of bio-fertilizers was studied with different doses as T1 (Control), T2 (FYM, 20 t/ha.), T2 (Vermicompost, 5 t/ha.), T4 (Azotobacter, 2 kg/ha.), T5 (PSB, 2 kg/ha.), T6 (Neem Cake, 10 t/ha.), T7 (FYM + Vermicompost, 5 t/ha.), T8 (FYM + Azotobacter), T9 ( FYM + PSB), T10 ( FYM + Neem Cake), T11 (FYM + Vermicompost + Azotobacter) and T12 (FYM + Vermicompost +Azotobacter + PSB). Cauliflower growth including yield and quality parameters i.e. curd weight (g), curd diameter (cm), length of stalk (cm), yield per plot (kg) , yield (q/ha) ascorbic acid and acidity respectively. Significant differences were observed for all the above mentioned parameters across the biofertilizer doses in cauliflower under Lucknow conditions. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 70-73 (March 2018) 13. Correlation and Path Analysis in Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica Roem)” Hemant Kumar Singh* and Ajay Tiwari Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate College,Gorabazar, Ghazipur, *Corresponding Author’s E-mail. [email protected] ABSTRACT : Correlation and path analysis were carried out in order to quantify the contribution of explanatory characters towards yield for sponge gourd cultivation. The characters like number of fruits per plant and average fruit weight has significant and positive correlation with yield. Average fruit weight had the highest positive direct effect on fruit yield per plant. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 74-77 (March 2018) 14. Effect of Different Media, pH and Temperature on Growth and Sporulation of Curvularia Leaf Spot of Brinjal [Solonum melongena (L)]. P. C. Singh 1 , P. P. Tripathi 2 and Ramesh Singh 3 1 Deptt.of Plant Pathology, T.D.P.G. College Jaunpur - 220020 2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng -790 102 *Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT : Curvularia leaf spot of brinjal (Solonum melongena.) was grown on nine different solid media to observed the redial growth of the test fungus. Potato Dextrose Agar medium, favored the maximum growth and lowest growth was recorded on Asthana and Howker’s medium. The temperature requirement of the pathogen was investigated on Potato Dextrose Agar medium, in the range of 8°C to 45°C. The fungus exhibited maximum growth at a wide range of pH from 3.5 to 9.0, and best fungal growth was recorded at 6.5 and poor growth was observed at pH 3.5. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 78-80 (March 2018) 15. Efficacy of Indoxacarb and Combinations with Cypermethrin for Management of Earias vittella of Okra K. D. Verma* Department of Entomology, A.S (P.G) College Lakhaoti, Bulandshahr (U.P) *Corresponding Author’s E-mail : [email protected] ABSTRACT : The study was carried out to determine the efficacy of two insecticides viz., Indoxacarb, Cypermethrin, and their mixtures against shoot and fruit borer Earias spp. on okra variety Arka Anamika. These insecticides were tested for the control of shoot and fruit borer, E. spp. in Kharif season okra crop. Among various treatment Indoxacarb10EC+Cypermethrin10EC @100+100 g a.i./ha was found significantly superior over rest of treatment in controlling fruit damage. The next best effective treatment was Indoxacarb 10EC+Cypermethrin10EC @ 75+75g a.i./ha and Indoxacarb10EC+ Cypermethrin 10 EC @ 50+50g a.i./ha. also effective and provided protection against fruit borer during Kharif. Significantly maximum yield of marketable okra was recorded from the plot sprayed with Indoxacarb 10EC+Cypermethrin10EC 17.15 q/ha. Published in : HortFlora Research Spectrum, 7 (1) : 81-83 (March 2018) ICV : 27.39 IBIF : 2.8 HORTFLORA RESEARCH SPECTRUM GIF : 0.471 NAAS Rating : 3.78 PIF : 4.079 UGC Approved (Jou. No. : 45792) www.hortflorajournal.com ISSN : 2250-2823 Published under the Auspices of : Biosciences and Agriculture Advancement Society (BAAS) ‘‘Shivalay’’ 98-A Somdutt Vihar, Jagrati Vihar, Garh Road, Meerut-250004 E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]