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Volume - 7 - January - February 2016

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 001-004
P M Shanmugham and P Baskar
Depertment of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Field experiments were conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University; Coimbatore during 2011-12 and 2012-13 two consecutive years to evaluate the non-chemical weed management in organic rice based cropping systems. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with four replications. The results revealed that total weed free condition recorded lower total weed density, weed dry weight, weed control efficiency (WUE), higher yield attributes and yield of rice were recorded in weed free treatment (T5) followed by two mechanical weeding along with Eucalyptus and sorghum leaf extract spray at 3 - 4 leaf stage weeds (T4) and higher weed density, dry weight and lower weed control efficiency, yield were registered under unweeded control.

P M Shanmugham and P Baskar

| Published online : 06-May-2016

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 005-007
Akhilesh Mishra, Geeta Rai, S K Gupta and Vishwajit Singh
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur - 208 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted in sandy loam soil during two consecutive spring seasons, 2012 and 2013, to determine the behavioral effects of sowing dates on growth, yield attributes, and yield of popular varieties of blackgram. Results revealed that maximum grain yield was recorded when blackgram sown on 25th February. It was due to higher number of pods plant-1, number on grain pod-1, yield plant-1 and maximum 100 grain weight. However sowing had done on 25th February was statistically at par with crop sown on 10th March and they produced significantly higher grain yield (39% and 26%, respectively) than earlier sowing on 10th February, on the mean basis of two years grain yield. In varietal performance, cultivar Shekhar-2 yielded more grain yield than Shekhar-1, Azad-1, Azad-2, and Etawah local, respectively.

Akhilesh Mishra, Geeta Rai, S K Gupta and Vishwajit Singh

| Published online : 06-May-2016

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 008-013
I C Mohanty and M Dhanumjay
Depertment of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India
Abstract
Eight random primers were used for evaluating genetic diversity among eighteen OUAT released rice cultivars of Orissa and development of variety-specific diagnostic features. A total of 69 reproducible bands were amplified, of which 53 (76.8%) were found to be polymorphic, while 16 (23.2%) were monomorphic. The number of bands detected per locus ranged from 4 (OPG-18) to 12 (OPG-2, OPH-2) with an average of 8.5 bands per primer. The size of amplified product ranged from 300 bp (OPB-10, OPH-2) to 2500 bp (OPB-2). Average polymorphism in all the 18 cultivars using eight random primers was found to be 71.61%. Among all the primers in eighteen cultivars, OPG-2 has shown 100% polymorphism. Based on the primer resolving power and polymorphism information content (PIC), among all the primers OPG-2 has shown highest resolving power (4.11) and highest PIC (0.34). Six cultivars (Sarathi, Rajeswari, Mahalaxmi, Subhadra, Ghanteswari and Upahar) could be identified on the basis of presence of single unique markers and 7 cultivars (Ghangeswari, Subhadra, Rajeswari, Prachi, Sarathi, Upahar and Jajati) were identified due to the absence of single marker present in all other varieties. OPB-2 amplified unique bands of 450 bp and 750 bp in Sarathi and Rajeswari cultivars. OPB-10 amplified 625 bp of unique band in Mahalaxmi cultivar. OPC-7 has amplified 600 bp, 700 bp and 850 bp unique bands in Ghanteswari cultivar and 575 bp unique band in Subhadra cultivar. OPF-7 amplified 625 bp unique band in Upahar variety. OPH-2 amplified 350 bp and 1000 bp unique bands in Upahar and Sarathi cultivars, respectively. Similarity index of pair-wise comparisons estimated on the basis of all the 8 primers ranged from 0.652 to 0.956. Badami showed highest similarity with Nilagiri (0.956) while Upahar showed least similarity with Khandagiri (0.652). The average genetic similarity for the eighteen cultivars was found to be 0.817 and it ranges from 0.751 (Rajeswari) to 0.861 (Gouri). Cluster analysis based on Jaccard’s coefficient method indicated that all the eighteen OUAT released rice cultivars were classified into two major clusters I and II. RAPD analysis offered a rapid and reliable method for the estimation of variability between different accessions, which could be utilized by the breeders for further improvement of the rice cultivars.

I C Mohanty and M Dhanumjay

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 014-016
Rajesh Khavse and J L Chaudhary
Depertment of Agrometeorology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
A study was conducted to examine the trends of annual mean temperature, annual mean maximum temperature and annual mean minimum temperature at IGKV Farm, Raipur. The trends of annual mean temperature and annual mean maximum temperature were negative whereas, the trend of annual mean minimum temperature was positive. In case of extreme values, 5 coldest mornings were more recent in nature (1986-2003) than the 5 hottest daytimes (1973-1998). An all time high temperature (47.6oC) was recorded on May 30, 1998 and an all time low temperature 3.6oC) was recorded on January 6, 1986. Frequencies of hot days were found decreasing, whereas, hot nights, cold days and cold nights were increasing with the progress of time. The number of ‘hot days’ was maximum (74) in 1975 and minimum (21) in 1971. The number of hot nights (17) was maximum in 2011 and was minimum (0) in 1974, 1990 1992, 1994 and 2010. Except the trend of annual mean minimum temperature, all other parameters looked like contradicting the popular global warming concept. Everyone is aware of global warming and hot extremities, but the cooler side is also increasing and we may have to think about protection of crops against cold extremities like cold injuries and frost in the near future.

Rajesh Khavse and J L Chaudhary

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 017-020
Deepak Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Vikas Gupta and V K Razdan
Division of Plant Pathology, S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha - 180 009, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Abstract
Most of the fungicides, plant extracts and their combinations tested under in vitro conditions were found effective against Botrytis cinerea, causal organism of grey mould of strawberry. All the eight fungicides evaluated were found effective and Derosal (carbendazim), Anokhi (mancozeb 12% + carbendazim 63%) and Malconda (hexaconazole) completely inhibited the mycelial growth of the pathogen both at recommended and half of the recommended doses. Amongst nine plant extracts, neem, datura and garlic extracts were found most effective at 10 and 15 per cent concentrations. Nine best possible combinations of fungicide and plant extract were also evaluated under in vitro conditions and it was observed that all the combinations inhibited the mycelial growth of the pathogen significantly over the control.

Deepak Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Vikas Gupta and V K Razdan

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 021-023
Deepika Unjan, R Singh, Surbhi Jain and Yamlesh Nishad
Depertment of Agrometeorology, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur-492 012, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
The stable rainfall periods are helpful to analyzed for assessing the suitability of rainfed rice cultivation. It is defined as the period when weekly rainfall exceeds 50mm and corresponding CV is below 100 per cent. Based on the daily weather data the average weather conditions during different growth stages of rice crop of different stations are computed. It was found that the temperature during seedling, vegetative, reproductive stages is higher at Bilaspur and lower at Jagdalpur. The temperatures are not a limiting factor at any stages for rice crop in Chhattisgarh. Sun shine is the only limiting factor in Chhattisgarh for rice cultivation during seedling stage. The production potential of rice is very lowest at Jagdalpur and which is also lower in other stations during kharif season. Due to high relative humidity the water requirement of rice crop during kharif season in Chhattisgarh is lowest however higher relative humidity over are congenial to pest and diseases in Chhattisgarh.

Deepika Unjan, R Singh, Surbhi Jain and Yamlesh Nishad

| Published online : 06-May-2016

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 024-027
Raghavendra P, Shailaja Hittalmani and Pranesh*
Marker Assisted Selection Laboratory, *Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India
Abstract
An attempt was made to evaluate backcross derived male sterile populations for important floral traits and judging the association among floral traits under study. Results revealed that between two populations,IR70369A × MAS99 cross derived population has higher range and mean values for floral traits especially higher stigma exertion which is highly associated with outcrossing. In addition correlation studies inferred that, style length was positively correlated with stigma exertion in both IR70369A × MAS99 (0.40) and KCMS31A × MAS99 (0.31) derived populations. Stigma length was also found positively correlated with stigma exertion in both IR70369A × MAS99 (0.35) and KCMS31A × MAS99 (0.60) derived populations however there was no significant association observed between style length and stigma length. This indicates that higher the style length and stigma length higher will be the stigma exertion. The study infers that between two populations studied IR70369A × MAS99 derived one has plants with superior floral traits and also the study confirms that the stigma exertion has positive association with style length and stigma length.

Raghavendra P, Shailaja Hittalmani and Pranesh*

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 028-035
Sheikh Gulzar Ahmad and Ashok K Pandit
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar - 190 006, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Abstract
The fresh water spring ecosystems situated at foot hills of Pir Panchal range of Kashmir Himalayas have a tremendous potential for trout fish culture besides providing drinking water to the rising populations and irrigating the fields. However valley is losing many of these fresh water resources due to contamination through natural as well as human interferences. The nutrient enrichment in these biotopes results in greater algal growth, increased turbidity, physico-chemical and biological changes that are detrimental to native species besides human health. The present study has been undertaken to investigate population dynamics of benthic macroinvertebrate community and its use for assessing and monitoring the limnochemistry of some fresh water spring ecosystems of Kashmir Himalayas. The physical heterogeneity of the substrate, spring discharge, spring size and flow variability are the primary determinants of the macroinvertebrate community structure. Species abundance also varied with seasonal conditions being higher in summer season and decreased during the winter season. The relatively higher density of annelids is associated with thick muddy substrate enriched with organic matter mainly due to intense anthropogenic activities associated with the spring. The presence of May flies and caddis flies (pollution sensitive) indicates well aerated waters with little anthropogenic pressure while as presence of chironomid larvae revealed polluted water body as these can thrive well in oxygen deficient environment.

Sheikh Gulzar Ahmad and Ashok K Pandit

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 036-039
Ganesh Pawar, Chandra Pandey* and A Harshavardhan Reddy*
Department of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, National Highway 1, Phagwara - 144 411, Punjab, India *Depertment of Agriculture, DAV University, National Highway NH 44, Jalandhar - 144 012, Punjab, India
Abstract
Present experiment was laid out in split plot design consisting of treatment combinations with spacing as one factor and foliar sprays of nutrients as another factor. Spacing of 60 × 20 cm resulted in maximum tuber yield (195.01 q/ha) and marketable yield (158.72 q/ha). Spacing of 60 × 40 cm (M3) recorded maximum ash content (0.744 gm), starch content (15.6%), pH (3.683), specific gravity (0.826) and TSS (2.675oBrix), non-reducing sugar (0.610%) and total sugar (0.698%). Among the various foliar application of nutrients, ZnSo4 @ 8.5 kg/ha resulted in maximum tuber yield (182.34 q/ha), marketable yield (152.87 q/ha), total sugar (0.696%), ash content (0.718 gm), pH (3.67), starch (15.73%), specific gravity (0.83) and TSS (2.52oBrix).

Ganesh Pawar, Chandra Pandey* and A Harshavardhan Reddy*

| Published online : 06-May-2016

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 040-042
Reena B Rajput and M G Palakshappa
Depertment of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Anthracnose of chilli caused by Colletotrichum capsici (Syd) Butler and Bisby has threatened the cultivation by causing 80 per cent yield loss. Chilli is known to suffer from various diseases in the field. Among them Anthracnose is a major disease. The result of survey conducted during 2010-11 in major Chilli growing areas of Northern Karnataka. Survey revealed the presence of disease in all three districts viz Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri. The per cent disease severity ranged from 24.13 to 46.35 per cent. Per cent disease index was high in Dharwad district followed by Gadag and Haveri district. The disease samples of chilli fruits collected from different locations revealed that isolates of C. capsici, was associated with the disease. The pathogenicity of these isolates through different inoculation methods on pin prick revealed that C. capsici was most virulent with an average lesion size.

Reena B Rajput and M G Palakshappa

| Published online : 06-May-2016

Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 043-046
Chandni Patle, S S Kushwah, J Choudhary and Ajay Haldar
Depertment of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, RVSKVV, Race Course Road, Gwalior - 474 002, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
An experiment was conducted in the Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh), during 2014 on rabi onion. The experiment was conducted in a factorial randomized block design with three replications. The weed management method included were W0- Weedy check (Control), W1- Weed free, W2- Mulching with wheat straw + 1 hand weeding at 40 DAT, W3- Pendimethalin 30% EC (PPI) + Quizalfop-ethyl 5% EC (POE), W4- Oxyfluorfen 23.5% EC (POE) + Quizalfop-ethyl 5% EC (POE) and W5- Oxadiargyl 6% EC (POE) + Quizalfop-ethyl 5% EC (POE) and three cultivars (Agrifound Light Red, NHRDF-Red and NHRDF Red-3). The result findings of the present investigation found that W1 performs best treatment and found significant in weed dry matter and weed control efficiency. However, weed dry matter and weed control efficiency was significant with cultivar NHRDF Red-3 (V3). The lower cost of cultivation (₹ 49,141/ha), gross income (₹ 2, 37,000/ha), net income (₹ 1,87,859/ha) under the treatment of V3W4 [(NHRDF Red-3 with Oxyfluorfen 23.5% EC (POE) + Quizalfop-ethyl 5% EC (POE)], while cost : benefit ratio (1:4.62) was highest followed by V1 W4 and V2 W4.

Chandni Patle, S S Kushwah, J Choudhary and Ajay Haldar

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 047-048
Akash Nirmal, Yogesh Sidar, Chandramani Sahu and Jaylaxmi Ganguli
Depertment of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
Hadda beetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (F.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is one of the major pest of ashwagandha in Raipur region of Chhattisgarh. The pest completed its life cycle in 21.1 ± 0.83 days on ashwagandha after passing through four larval instars. The fecundity was 109.4 ± 52.58 recorded in this region. Males are slightly smaller than females. Hatchability percent ranges from 74.28 to 100%.

Akash Nirmal, Yogesh Sidar, Chandramani Sahu and Jaylaxmi Ganguli

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 049-052
K T Kalokhe, G R Pawar*, D A Chavan and M D Naiknaware*
College of Agriculture (VNMAU Parbhani), Latur - 413 512, Maharashtra, India *Lokmangal College of Agriculture (MPKV Rahuri), Wadala - 413 222, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2009-10 at Agronomy Farm, College of Agriculture, Latur, Maharashtra. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design with three land configuration treatments i e opening of furrow in each row, opening of furrow in alternate row and flat bed planting and three biofertilizer treatments i e Rhizobium inoculation, PSB inoculation and Rhizobium + PSB inoculation. The land configuration treatments viz opening of furrow in each row and opening of furrow in alternate row were found beneficial for improving growth characters, yield attributes and yield of pigeonpea than flat bed planting. The treatment dual inoculation of Rhizobium + PSB was found beneficial for improving growth characters, yields attributes and yield of pigeonpea than their sole inoculation. Land configuration and biofertilizer level interactions revealed that the treatment of opening of furrow in each row produced significantly highest grain yield with dual inoculation of Rhizobium + PSB over remaining treatment combinations.

K T Kalokhe, G R Pawar*, D A Chavan and M D Naiknaware*

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 053-054
J J Amarcholi, V Singh*, K M Sharma, R J Patel, G V Chaudhari and S K Momin
Depertment of Fruit Science, A. C. H. F, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari - 396 450, Gujarat, India *Depertment of Horticulture, College of Agriculture (NAU), Bharuch - 392 001, Gujarat, India
Abstract
An investigation was carried out to know the influence of chemicals on flowering and fruiting characteristics of ‘Kesar’ mango at Horticulture farm, College of Agriculture (NAU), Bharuch during the year 2013-2014. Thirteen treatments comprised of KNO3 with 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5%, Cycocel with 50 ppm, 100 ppm and 150 ppm, Ethrel with 100 ppm, 200 ppm and 300 ppm and KH2PO4 with 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5% including control were used in randomized block design with three replications. The foliar application of chemicals applied twice during the investigation, once at flower bud differentiation followed by another spray during the full bloom stage in eight year old ‘Kesar’ mango orchard. Flowering and fruiting characteristics were significantly influenced by various chemicals treatment during the investigation as compare to control. The foliar application of KNO3 1.0% (T3 treatment) noted maximum flowering percentage (26.12%), fruit set percentage (0.21%) and Fruit retention percentage (20.45%) statistically at par with KH2PO4 0.5% and Ethrel 200 ppm. However, the highest number of fruit per panicle (2.10), number of fruit per tree (276.33) and fruit yield (11.30 ton/ha) recorded by KNO3 1.0% (T3 treatment) was closely followed by treatment T11 (KH2PO4 0.5%) and T9 (Ethrel 200 ppm) in ‘Kesar’ mango.

J J Amarcholi, V Singh*, K M Sharma, R J Patel, G V Chaudhari and S K Momin

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 055-057
K Imtiaz Ahmed, N V Naidu, Mallikarjuna and M Paramesh
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati - 517 502, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract
Correlation and path analysis were carried out with sixty one genotypes of ragi for different yield and its component characters. Character association analysis revealed the significant and positive association of plant height, number of tillers/plant, number of productive tillers/plant, number of fingers/earhead and ear weight/plant with grain yield/plant in ragi. Path coefficient analysis revealed that ear weight/plant exerted the highest positive direct effect on grain yield/plant. It was also revealed that number of fingers/earhead, number of productive tillers/plant, and plant height contributed indirectly to grain yield/plant through ear weight/plant. These characters also exhibited highly significant positive association with grain yield as well as among themselves. Hence, simultaneous selection for ear weight/plant, plant height, number of productive tillers/plant and number of fingers/earhead will be more rewarding for obtaining the high yielding genotypes in ragi.

K Imtiaz Ahmed, N V Naidu, Mallikarjuna and M Paramesh

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 058-061
S P Wankhade, A P Wagh and V N Dod
Depertment of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola - 444 104, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
An experiment was conducted at Department of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, (Maharashtra) during rabi 2012-13 to study the effect of different spacing and nitrogen level on growth and yield of beetroot. The treatments comprised four planting spacing viz 30cm x 10cm, 30cm x 15cm and 30cm x 20cm, 30cm x 30cm and four levels of nitrogen viz 0 kg, 100 kg, 120kg and 150 kg/ha. The results revealed that spacing treatment 30 x 20cm and nitrogen level 120 kg N/ha had significantly maximum impact on the growth contributing characters viz height of plant, number of leaves per plant, leaf area of beetroot whereas, the yield contributing characters like root length and root diameter were recorded maximum in wider spacing (30cm x 30cm) and higher level of nitrogen (150 kg N/ha). Beet root yield was found increased with higher dose of nitrogen combined with closer spacing. Significantly maximum root yield per hectare was recorded in 30cm x 10cm spacing treatment and 150 kg N/ha. However significantly maximum number of marketable size of root were recorded with 30cm x 20cm and 120 kg N/ha.

S P Wankhade, A P Wagh and V N Dod

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 062-065
N S Dhakad, U C Bose, *Ajay Haldar, *J Choudhary and *Chandni Patle
Depertment of Vegetable Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Krishinagar, Adhartal, Jabalpur - 482 004, Madhya Pradesh, India *RVSKVV, Race Course Road, Gwalior - 474 002, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
The experiment was conducted at Horticulture Experimental Field, College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Rewa. (M.P.) during the rabi 2012-13. The experiment was conducted at Horticulture Experimental Field, College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Rewa. (M.P.) during the rabi 2012-13. The experimental material was raised in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Under post harvest observation, the fresh weight of bulb, diameter of bulb, dry weight of bulb, number of cloves per bulb, fresh weight of cloves per bulb, dry weight of cloves per bulb, bulb yield per plot and bulb yield q/ha were studies in garlic. The maximum fresh weight of bulb (36.92 g), diameter of bulb (4.95 cm), dry weight of bulb (13.20 g), number of cloves per bulb (25.50), fresh weight of cloves per bulb (34.50 g), dry weight of cloves per bulb (11.32 g), bulb yield per plot (3.69 kg) and bulb yield (178.58 q/ha) found in treatment T12 (RDF) followed by T11 (FYM 10t/ha. + Vermicompost 2.5t/ha. +50% NPK + Biofertilizer 2kg/ha) and treatment T10 (Vermicompost 2.5t/ha. +50% NPK + Biofertilizer 2kg/ha) and minimum value in same parameters the fresh weight 23.40 g, diameter of bulb 3.36 cm, dry weight of bulb 7.51 g, number of cloves per bulb 15.55, fresh weight of cloves per bulb 21.38 g, dry weight of cloves per bulb 6.55 g, bulb yield per plot 2.34 kg and bulb yield 117.02 q/ha) was found in treatment T1 (FYM 20t/ha).

N S Dhakad, U C Bose, *Ajay Haldar, *J Choudhary and *Chandni Patle

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 066-069
Radha Morya, K S Yadav* and Devendra
Depertment of Agronomy, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidhalaya, Chitrakoot, Satna - 485 334, Madhya Pradesh, India *Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
The field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2013-14 at the Agronomical Research Farm, College of Agriculture Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) to find out effective weed management practices of barley. Weed free proved highly effective for attaining higher weed suppression and yield simultaneously. Among herbicidal treatments, post emergence application of Clodinafop + Metribuzin @ 60 and 125 g a.i./ha (PoE) at 25 DAS (T7), Isoproturon and 2,4-D @ 750 and 500 g a.i./ha at 25 DAS (T5), which was statistically identical to treatment observed most effective in controlling both broad and narrow leaf weeds, resulting in production of higher growth and yield attributes and yield than other herbicidal treatments and was found comparable to weed free treatment in most of the cases. Application of Isoproturon and 2,4-D @ 750 and 500 g a.i./ha (PoE) at 25 DAS (T5) exhibited maximum weed control efficiency (90.25%) economically post emergence application of Isoproturon @ 750 g a.i./ha + 2,4-D @ 500 g a.i./ha (PoE) at 25 DAS (T5) stand first in order of providing highest B:C ratio (3.85) and stand second (closely to first) in order of proving highest net income (₹ 64014/ha).

Radha Morya, K S Yadav* and Devendra

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 070-074
Birendra Kumar, *Ranvir Kumar and **Suman Kalyani
Depertment of Agronomy, Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, Bhagalpur - 813 210, Bihar, India *Department of Agricultural Economics, **Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, B. P. S. Agricultural College, Purnea City, Purnea - 854 302, Bihar, India
Abstract
A Field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season of 2012 and 2013 at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, (Bihar) to evaluate the effect of different nitrogen levels and varieties on yield, growth and nutrient uptake of scented rice (Oryza sativa L). The experiment was conducted in split plot design with 3 replications with treatments comprising three recommended dose of nitrogen (RDN) levels viz 50% RDN (40:40:20 kg/ha), 100% RDN (80:40:20 kg/ha) and 150% RDN (120:40:20 kg/ha) in main plots and five different rice varieties viz RAU 3036, RAU 3055, Rajendra Suwasani, Rajendra Kasturi and Rajendra Bhagwati in sub-plots. The results revealed that maximum effective panicles/m2, No. of grains per panicle, leaf area index, chlorophyll content, test weight, panicle length (cm) and grain yield (q/ha) were the highest value at 150% RDN. The highest grain yield was obtained with 150% RDN (35.29 q/ha) which was at par with 100% of RDN (34.22 q/ha) but significantly superior over 50% RDN (30.93 q/ha). Amongst the varieties Rajendra Bhagwati was found to be the best and gave significantly more grain yield (44.56 q/ha) than other varieties. The varieties RAU 3055 (39.33 q/ha), RAU 3036 (37.93 q/ha) and Rajendra Kasturi (37.53 q/ha) were significantly at par with each other. Total uptake of NPK was recorded maximum with Rajendra Bhagwati and 150% RDN (94.29, 23.75, 96.65 and 74.10, 18.76, 76.56 kg/ha respectively). The treatments 150% RDN and 100% RDN gave the highest net return (₹ 24181 and ₹ 23683/ha) and B:C ratio (1.95 and 1.97 respectively). Amongst varieties, maximum net return and B:C ratio (₹ 39384/ha and 2.71 respectively) was recorded with variety Rajendra Bhagwati.

Birendra Kumar, *Ranvir Kumar and **Suman Kalyani

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 075-078
K B Sankalpa, C T Ramachandra, Udaykumar Nidoni and Sharanagouda Hiregoudar
Depertment of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur - 584 104, Karnataka, India
Abstract
The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of four drying (open yard sun drying, solar tunnel drying, hot air drying and dehumidified air drying) and three grinding methods (hammer mill grinding at ambient temperature, hammer mill grinding with water cooling and hammer mill grinding with liquid nitrogen cooling) on composition of sweet orange peel powder. Among all the combination of treatment low temperature drying and grinding i.e. dehumidified air drying and hammer mill grinding result in good quality of powder, with highest protein, ash and crude fibre content of 8.92%, 0.99% and 51.54%, respectively. Because low temperature prevents degradation of protein, crude fibre and also it also retain good colour. This study should be of interest to broad readership including those interest to a broad readership including those interested in by product utilization and development of health based food by imparting sweet orange peel powder.

K B Sankalpa, C T Ramachandra, Udaykumar Nidoni and Sharanagouda Hiregoudar

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 079-081
Pamirelli Ranjith, R B Ghorade, V V Kalpande and A M Dange
All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, Akola Centre, Sorghum Research Unit, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola - 444 001, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The present study was carried out with 26 derived lines for shoot fly resistance and three checks, to estimate the various variability parameters and heritablity. Two sets of planting were done; first planting was done to record observations on yield and yield contributing traits. Second planting was done for screening of shoot fly reaction under artificial epiphytic conditions; late planting technique and infector row technique were used for creating sufficient shoot fly pressure. The analysis of variance revealed that significant difference among genotypes for all the traits, suggesting presence of wide range of variation among the genotypes for all the characters under study. Mean values for the lines AKENT - 101, AKENT - 104, AKENT - 107, AKENT - 117, AKENT - 123, AKENT – 125 and IS 18551, showed shoot fly reaction, these lines exhibiting comparatively low number of eggs per plant, minimum dead heart count, low chlorophyll content index and high trichome density per mm2. High heritability (broad sense) was recorded for trichome density per mm2 due to high additive gene action.

Pamirelli Ranjith, R B Ghorade, V V Kalpande and A M Dange

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 082-084
Maruti K, Balakrishna P, Ramegowda, Shivagouda Patil and Siddaraju R
Depertment of Seed Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India
Abstract
A study was conducted to standardize the screen size for grading of sweet corn cultivars viz Priya and Madhuri. Freshly harvested seeds were subjected to grading using hand screen of different sizes 3.50, 4.50, 5.00 and 5.25 mm (slotted) and evaluated for the seed quality parameters. The results showed that seed recovery per cent was highest in 3.50 mm (86.43%) screen size and lowest in 5.25 mm (70.00%). The seed quality parameters viz seed density (0.7652 g/cc), 100 seed weight (19.71 g), germination (89.02%), seedling length (30.50 cm) and vigour index (2682) were maximum in 5.25 mm screen size. While, lowest was noticed in 3.50 mm (0.7328 g/cc, 11.90 g, 83.38%, 21.90 cm and 1845 respectively). With an increase in sieve size the seed quality parameters increased in both the cultivars at marginal expense of seed recovery. The present findings revealed that there is a need to revise the screen size to grade sweet corn cultivars to minimize the processing loss.

Maruti K, Balakrishna P, Ramegowda, Shivagouda Patil and Siddaraju R

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 085-087
A N Mehetre, G B Surawanshi and A S Dhonde
Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture (MPKV), Shahupuri, Kolhapur - 416 004, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The field experiment was conducted during kharif 2014 at the Agronomy Farm, College of Agriculture, Kolhapur, Maharashtra on sandy clay loam soil with the combined application of chemical fertilizers, farmyard manure (FYM) and biofertilizers in soybean resulted in higher yield, quality and economics. Application of 100% GRDF recorded significantly higher seed yield of soybean (29.22 q ha-1) over rest of the treatments and it was on par with the treatments, 75% RDF + vermicompost 2.5 t ha-1 (28.88 q ha-1), 75% RDF + FYM 5 t ha-1 (26.42 q ha-1) and 50% RDF + vermicompost 2.5 t ha-1 (25.89 q ha-1).

A N Mehetre, G B Surawanshi and A S Dhonde

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 088-090
Anita Mohanty, S Tarai and D S Kar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology), Puri - 752 014, Odisha, India
Abstract
The present investigation was conducted during the year 2011-2013 with the objectives of studying the influence of INM practices comprised of organic inorganic and biofertilizer on availability of soil nutrients in African marigold cv. Sirakole in three seasons. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design which consisted of 15 treatments, each replicated thrice during kharif, rabi and summer season. The results of the study revealed that various nutrient management practices had significant influence on nutrient availability in soil after the harvesting of the crop in all three seasons. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium availability was highest in the plants supplied with 50% organic and 50% inorganic fertilizer along with biofertilizers in rabi season. Pooled over the seasons indicated that plants receiving nutrient combination of poultry manure (25% RDN) + vermicompost (25% RDN) + 50% RD ‛NPʼ + biofertilizers exhibited highest nutrient availability in rabi season.

Anita Mohanty, S Tarai and D S Kar

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 091-094
K Imtiaz Ahmed, N V Naidu, M Paramesh and Mallikarjuna
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati - 517 502, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract
The present investigation was undertaken to estimate the genetic parameters on 11 quantitative and 6 nutritional traits with 61 ragi genotypes. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the genotypes for all the characters studied, indicating the presence of considerable amount of variability in the materials. The genotypes IE-5367, IE-5763, IE-6421, VL- 352, BBM-11, TNAU-1060 and GPU-83 recorded high mean performance for grain yield and number of tillers/plant, number of productive tillers/plant, number of fingers/earhead, earhead length, finger length and ear weight/plant. Hence, these genotypes can be utilized in the hybridization programmes to bring grain yield improvement in ragi. The estimates of GCV, PCV, heritability (broad sense) and genetic advance as percent of mean were recorded high for days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, earhead length, finger length, ear weight/plant, iron content, zinc content, copper content, manganese content, calcium content, protein content and grain yield/plant indicating that simple selection would be helpful for the improvement of these traits as these are governed by additive gene action whereas number of tillers/plant and number of productive tillers/plant recoded moderate heritability and genetic advance suggesting that characters are governed by both additive and non additive gene action.

K Imtiaz Ahmed, N V Naidu, M Paramesh and Mallikarjuna

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 095-099
V Prabhakar, S S Kushwah and *M Mahesh
Depertment of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India *Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar - 30, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Abstract
A study was conducted to know the extent of variability for yield and yield components in different genotypes of spine gourd collected from different regions of Madhya Pradesh. Ninety genotypes of spine gourd collected from different regions of Madhya Pradesh were tested in randomized block design replicated twice during the year 2013-14. Analysis of variance revealed the presence of considerable amount of genetic variability for yield and its component traits under study. Germplasm MSG-17 produced the highest fruit yield followed by MSG-39 and MSG-79. Fruits were produced for longer period in MSG-23 followed by MSG-17 and MSG-22. Genotypes MSG-59 followed by MSG-23 and MSG-42 were found to be early as they required lesser number of days to first fruit harvest. On the basis of mean performance for growth, earliness, fruit attributes and quality traits, the genotypes MSG-17, MSG-39 and MSG-79 were found not only high yielding but also with acceptable fruit quality. Highest phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation were recorded for the characters viz number of shoot per plant, number of fruit per plant and fruit yield per plant. Heritability estimates (broad sense) for different characters were ranged from very high degree to low i e from 99.94 to 6.65 percent.

V Prabhakar, S S Kushwah and *M Mahesh

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 100-102
Sukumar Taria, Pramod Kumar and *Gopa Mishra
Division of Plant Physiology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi - 110 012, India *Department of Fruit Science, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
Abstract
Chickpea productivity is limited by various environmental factors and temperature is one of the most important determinants of crop yield. High temperature is considered as a serious threat to crop production worldwide. Chickpea is a winter season crop and thus its terminal part of life is exposed to high temperature stress. Photosynthesis is one of the most heat sensitive physiological processes in C3 plant like chickpea. Bioregulators have been recognized for their role in protection of photosynthetic machinery. Therefore, in order to analyze the potential foliar application of some bioregulators (viz abscisic acid (ABA), benzyladenine, (BA) and salicylic acid (SA)) for improving photosynthesis, and other physiological parameters under high temperature condition, present investigation was undertaken using kabuli type chickpea variety (Pusa-1108) and high temperature stress was imposed by delaying the sowing dates (i e normal sowing and late sowing) to expose the terminal phase of crop to high temperature. Observations were recorded on pollen viability, stem anatomy and seed yield. Under high temperature stress interestingly, application of bio-regulators (ABA, BA, SA) in general, maintained the higher value of pollen viability and higher development of secondary phloem. Present findings indicated that the foliar application of ABA, BA and SA have higher pollen viability and made the plant photosynthetically more efficient under late sown high temperature condition.

Sukumar Taria, Pramod Kumar and *Gopa Mishra

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 103-106
Ishfaq Nabi Shah and Mohd Rafiq Wani
Depertment of Environmental Sciences and Limnology, Barkatullah University, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal - 462 026, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
The present study was carried on physico-chemical analysis and water quality index of Newaj River Madhya Pradesh India, so for this river is concerned, it is left bank tributary of the river Parwan which is a right bank principal tributary of the Kalisindh. Water samples under investigations were collected from the different four sites of the river viz Sujalpur, Talen, Pachore and Karanvas during monsoon (August-November) year 2012. The water quality index and 18 physico-chemical parameters including- Temperature, pH, conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, chloride, hardness, phosphate, nitrogen etc were studied during the entire study. The present study of the Newaj river water quality provides an informative data and helps to understand the present situation of the water quality of the river. All the physico-chemical parameters where within the permissible limits during the entire study. As for the water quality index is concerned, the Newaj river water falls under the ‘C’ category, indicating that the water is in medium condition and necessary measures should be taken for the better water quality of Newaj River in future.

Ishfaq Nabi Shah and Mohd Rafiq Wani

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 107-109
Guljar I Dambal and Rajesh S Patil
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Eighty safflower genotypes representing diverse geographic regions were studied for genetic divergence using Mahalanobis D2 static. The genotypes were grouped into 16 clusters. Biological yield contributed maximum to the total divergence followed by plant height. Germplasms of Cluster V may be crossed with germplasm of cluster XVI, XIII, XI to obtain high heterotic response and desirable segregants. Cluster V having 7 germplasms may form good combination for hybridization with germplasm accessions of solitary cluster viz PI543995 (cluster II), PI514630 (cluster VI), PI273876 (cluster VII), PI237549 (cluster VIII), PI209287 (cluster IX), NARI-6-2 (cluster XI), A-2 (cluster XII), PI386174 (cluster XIII), PI405984 (cluster XIV), PI406015 (cluster XV), NARI-6(XVI). The maximum inter cluster distance was observed between cluster V and cluster XVI whereas minimum distance between the clusters IV and XII. The germplasm of clusters which secured overall high resulting high ranking across 11 characters viz PI514630 (cluster VI) PI406015 (cluster XV), NARI-6 (XVI), PI237549 (cluster VIII), PI405984 (cluster XIV) are considered most promising germplasm accessions and can be extensively used for the breeding programme to generate new material. Selection of the genotypes from these clusters for hybridization programme may result in good recombinants.

Guljar I Dambal and Rajesh S Patil

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 110-112
Anjali Patel, Vaibhav Gaikwad, Krishna Ambhure and A K Saxena
Depertment of Entomology, Jawaharlal Nehru Krisi Vishwavidyalaya, Adhartal, Jabalpur - 482 004, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
A field trial was conducted in kharif seasons of 2011-12 to study the efficacy of certain entomopathogens viz Steinernema carpocapsae (Talc), Heterorhabditus sp. (Talc), Steinernema carpocapsae (Aqueous), Heterorhabditus sp. (Aqueous) along with standard check- Bt (Dipel 8 L) 1.0 l/ha, Quinalphos 25 EC 1.5 l/ha against defoliators of soybean. Steinernema carpocapsae (Talc) @ 2 billion IJS/ha, Heterorhabditus sp. (Talc) @ 2 billion IJS/ha, Steinernema carpocapsae (Aqueous) @ 2 billion IJS/ha, Heterorhabditus sp. (Aqueous) @ 2 billion IJS/ha were the most effective treatments when applied as foliar sprays at 38,41, and 45 days old crop. These treatments were effective in reducing the foliage feeder larval population. The highest grain yield was obtained also in the treatment, Heterorhabditus sp. (Aqueous) (508.87 kg/ha). The lowest yield was recorded in the control (254.52 kg/ha) which was significantly inferior to the rest of the treatments.

Anjali Patel, Vaibhav Gaikwad, Krishna Ambhure and A K Saxena

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 113-116
Eresha, R C Gowda, Sidharam Patil and *T M Shruthi
Depertment of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India *University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur - 584 104, Karnataka, India
Abstract
The AICRP on Long-Term Fertilizer Experiment (LTFE) i e Rice- cowpea cropping system was initiated at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, V. C. Farm, Mandya, at ‘I’ block during 1989. Since the inception of the experiment there were no changes either in cropping system or in fertilizer management practices. Initial properties of soil at 1986, sand 69%, silt 16%, clay 14%, pH (1:2.5) 6.78, electrical conductivity (EC, 1:2.5) 0.35 dS m-1, CEC 12.30 cmol (p+) kg-1, soil organic carbon 0.35 g kg-1, available N (165 kg ha-1), available P ( 28.90 kg ha-1) and available K (92.50 kg ha-1). Available status of major nutrient increased significantly by application of organic sources of nutrients either alone or in combination with fertilizers over fertilizers alone, i e available nitrogen (371.5 kg ha-1), available phosphorus (85.79 kg ha-1), available potassium (49.39 kg ha-1) and different sulphur fractions were ranged i e available S- 8.53 to 38.09, water soluble S- 15.45 to 46.70, organic S- 41.76 to 97.33 and total S- 183.74 to 423.40 mg kg-1.

Eresha, R C Gowda, Sidharam Patil and *T M Shruthi

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 117-120
Murlimanohar Baghel, U A Raut and Vikas Ramteke
Depertment of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola - 444 101, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
An experiment was conducted during rainy season in the year 2014-15 to study the effect of different IBA concentrations and time of air layering on rooting and success of air layers in guava under semi arid tropical ecosystem of Vidarbha region. The results indicated that IBA 10,000 ppm was found to be the most effective for better rooting and root parameters (days required for root initiation percentage of rooted air layer, no. of primary roots and secondary roots, length of primary and secondary root, fresh and dry weight of roots, and root volume), growth parameters (number of sprouts, length of sprouts, number of leaves, average leaf area, height of rooted air layer) as well as survival percentage. Among different months of air layering, August month recorded significantly higher values for rooted air layer, number of primary and secondary roots, length of primary and secondary root, fresh and dry weight of root and survival percentage. This study revealed that for realizing higher rooting and success of guava air layers under semi arid tropical ecosystem of Vidarbha region may be performed in the month of August and IBA treatment at the rate of 10,000 ppm.

Murlimanohar Baghel, U A Raut and Vikas Ramteke

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 121-124
Swati Sharma, *Rajeev Jain and Ruchira Shukla
Depertment of Agribusiness Management, ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari - 396 450, Gujarat, India *Faculty of Commerce and Management, University of Kota, Rajasthan, India
Abstract
A study was undertaken to examine the economics of storage in onion supply chain in the Jaipur district which is one of the major onion growing district of Rajasthan. A total sample size of 75 onion growers was taken from Jaipur district. In Jaipur district generally farmer’s store onion in storage (under ambient conditions) in the month of May every year after harvesting the onion crop. About 6818.64 quintals onion produce was stored by the onion growers (49.33%) in onion storage at farm level during May to October, 2011 period at different locations in Jaipur districts. 13.08% of onion is lost during storage period owing to post harvest losses. Maximum return from onion marketing was received during October month (44.74%) due to shortage of produce in market. An overall average profit of 15.24% was obtained by onion growers during six months storage period. Majority of farmers stored onion to reap benefits of higher prices (94.6%). Majority of farmers (64.9%) adopted improved methods of storage. 91.9% farmers reported lack of knowledge about proper scientific methods for storage of onion.

Swati Sharma, *Rajeev Jain and Ruchira Shukla

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 125-127
Rahul Kumar Tiwari and P K Jaiswal
Depertment of Agricultural Extension, Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
The present study was carried out at eight villages of Surguja and Surajpur district of Surguja division of Chhattisgarh state. Total 128 farmers were selected from the list of sugarcane growers as respondents and the data were collected through pretested interview scheduled and analyzed the data by using appropriate statistical tools and techniques. The findings as for as major constraints in partial/non adoption of recommended sugarcane production technology among respondents had identified as damage of sugarcane crop by the wild animal, insufficient agriculture labours, lack of motivation towards new technology, ignorant about insects identification and treatment. The above problems should be solved with proper efforts of the extension machinery towards the tribal farmers to motivate them to adopt modern production technology of sugarcane in the study area.

Rahul Kumar Tiwari and P K Jaiswal

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 128-130
Guljar I Dambal and Rajesh S Patil
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India
Abstract
The present study was made to evaluate safflower germplasm accessions for resistance against safflower aphids. The experiment was conducted during 2014-15 at College of Agriculture, Vijayapur, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad by growing a total of 80 safflower germplasm accessions on 28th October, 2014 in an augmented design. The cultivars NARI-6 was included as a susceptible infester check and A-1 as a resistant check was used. It was found that out of 80 safflower germplasm accessions, eleven accessions recorded foliage drying of 21-35% with aphid population of 41-70 aphids/5 cm on the central twig/plant and A.I.I. ranging from 1.1 to 2.0. These accessions were graded as tolerant genotypes to safflower aphids. The national resistant check (A-1) recorded 23 percent of foliage drying with aphid population of 45 aphids/5 cm on the central twig/plant and seed yield of 3.2 g/plant and susceptible check NARI-6 recorded 90% of foliage drying, aphid population of 120 aphids/5 cm on the central twig/plant and zero seed yield.

Guljar I Dambal and Rajesh S Patil

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 131-137
S Gangadharaiah, *H N Ramesh Babu, **S Rajendra Prasad, C K Pramila and K Vishwanath
University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India *Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India **Director of Seed Research, MAU, ICAR, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Quality of rice is an important criterion for the choice and demand by rice consumers and it is determined by physicochemical parameters. The objective of this research was to screen physical, milling, cooking and nutritional properties of high yielding rice varieties being cultivated in India. All the studied varieties can be judged as slender except Jaya and KCP-1 (classified as bold). The highest milling yield and head rice recovery was recorded in cvs. KRH-4 (74.00% and 68.50%) and MTU-1001 (72.00% and 65.60%), respectively. Significantly cv. Thanu took least time for cooking (19 min) compared to other varieties, whereas grain elongation was highest in KMP-175 (1.19 mm). Majority of the rice varieties were of intermediate gelatinization temperatures, while 11 out of 37 varieties had low gelatinization temperature. Protein content was ranged from 10.12 to 14.63% with the mean of 12.84%. Five varieties were recorded <12.00% and 32 were found to possess >12.00% protein. The Amylose content of the tested entries ranged from 9.21 to 14.0%. Most of the studied varieties possess >12.00% Amylose content and it was found to be highest in cv. KRH-4 (14.00%) and lowest in Gangavathi Sona (9.12%) and Mugaud Suganda (9.21%). The zinc content was more than 20 ppm in 33 varieties and highest was found in KRH-4 (27.61 ppm) and lowest in Mangala (17.11 ppm). Eight varieties possess >84 ppm iron content and highest was in IR-30864 (86.14 ppm).

S Gangadharaiah, *H N Ramesh Babu, **S Rajendra Prasad, C K Pramila and K Vishwanath

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 138-142
Madhusmita Pradhan, Santanu Mohanty and Mohit Mohan Behera
Depertment of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India
Abstract
Onion is an important commercial vegetable cum spice crop cultivated extensively and is mainly used for its flavour and pungency. In Odisha the productivity of onion is around 60.45 tonnes ha-1 which is comparatively very low. The low productivity of onion is mainly associated with poor nutrient management and more particularly nitrogen whose deficiency limits synthesis of chlorophyll, enzymes and proteins. However, the area under onion cultivation is increasing day by day and hence improved management practices are necessary to give a good yield with qualitative, quantitative and marketable parameters. Therefore, the present investigation was carried out with the sole objective of studying the effect of biofertilizers, inorganic fertilizer levels and organic amendments on the growth and yield of onion and to recommend the most appropriate combinations, which could be considered for the commercial cultivation of onion under Bhubaneswar agro-climatic condition. Application of recommended doses of inorganic fertilizers in different levels along with biofertilizers and organic amendments increased the yield of bulbs significantly over all other treatment combinations. Maximum yield (9.31 tonnes ha-1) of bulbs recorded in treatments receiving 75% of recommended dose of inorganic fertilizers along with biofertilizers and organic amendments which was nearly 80% more than the treatment receiving recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) only. The highest yield under the former treatment may be attributed to the sum of yield attributing characters viz plant height, number of leaves per plant, bulb diameter, number of rings per bulb, root count etc. Yield per unit area also increased significantly over control by the application of inorganic fertilizers or biofertilizers alone but the combined effect of chemical fertilizers along with the biofertilizers and organic amendments yielded the highest as the biofertilizers boosted the yield attributing characters. Integration of biofertilizers with inorganic fertilizers help reduce the use of recommended dose of inorganic fertilizers by 25% while maintaining the desired yield level. Results further showed that microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and microbial biomass respiration (MBR) were significantly influenced by the balanced and integrated application of biofertilizers with chemical fertilizers and organic amendments.

Madhusmita Pradhan, Santanu Mohanty and Mohit Mohan Behera

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 143-144
S K Momin, *S S Gaikwad, R J Patel, J J Amarcholi and K M Sharma
Depertment of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agriculture University, Navsari - 560 065, Gujarat, India *Polytechnic in Horticulture, Agricultural Experimental Station, NAU, Paria, Gujarat, India
Abstract
An experiment was conducted at Agriculture Experimental Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Paria, Dist-Valsad, Gujarat to study the effect of foliar application of chemicals on fruiting parameters of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Kesar during the year 2013-14. An experiment included seven treatments, consisting of tricontanol @ 500 mg 1-1, 750 mg 1-1 and 1000 mg 1-1, humic acid 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 percent and water spray control. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with four replications. Trees were sprayed three times viz flowering, pea and marble stage. Among the different treatment (T5) tricontanol @ 750 mg 1-1 enhance fruit set at pea and marble stage per panicle; fruit retention at harvest stage, minimize fruit drop at harvest stage and number of fruits per tree. While humic acid @ 1.5 percent was found effective with respect to fruit yield.

S K Momin, *S S Gaikwad, R J Patel, J J Amarcholi and K M Sharma

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 145-150
N Kumari Vinodhana and *K N Ganesan
Maize Research Station (Tamil Nadu Agriculture University), Vagarai – 624 613, Tamil Nadu, India *Agricultural Research Station, (Tamil Nadu Agriculture University), Bhavanisagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a versatile crop grown over a range of agro climatic zones. It is a crop par excellence for food, feed and industrial utilization. Inbred lines as parental components for hybridization are the most valuable source in maize genetics and breeding. DUS Testing as one of the important criteria to test the inbred lines for distinctness, uniformity and stability studies were initiated to evaluate and characterize the inbred lines for morpho- economic traits for selection of inbreds for breeding programme. The results of the study revealed that the qualitative and quantitative characters expressed a considerable amount of variation. The anthocyanin pigmentation in silk was observed to be present in 10 inbreds while it was absent in 27 inbreds. The days to 50% tasseling ranged between 49 days to 70 days where the inbreds VIM 244 had early flowering and VIM 249 with late flowering. Hierarchial clustering of the present study resulted in grouping of inbreds into 6 major clusters with the maximum number of inbreds clustered in I and V. Based on the mean cluster distance, it was observed that cluster I and V are highly dissimilar. The genotypes VIM 216 and VIM 228 had maximum similarity with an index of 8.90. Dendrograms were constructed based on the morpho-economic characters that established differences among the individuals indicating reportable variation which would aid in selection of inbreds with desirable characters for further breeding programme.

N Kumari Vinodhana and *K N Ganesan

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 151-154
S A Paul, R V Kale, R T Shelke and *R R Nikam
Depertment of Agronomy, *All India Coordinated Research Project on Linseed, College of Agriculture (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya), Nagpur - 422 001, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy Farm, College of Agriculture, Nagpur during rabi season 2013-2014 on linseed, to study the effect of land configuration and nutrient management on productivity of irrigated linseed with split plot design. The treatment consisted of three levels of land configuration viz Flat bed (L1), opening of furrow in every row (L2) and opening of furrow after two rows (L3) and four of nutrient management, 75% RDF + Azotobacter + PSB (N1), 100% RDF (N2), 100% RDF + Azotobacter + PSB (N3) and 125% RDF (N4). Application of land configuration treatment opening of furrow in every row significantly increases plant height, number of branches, dry matter accumulation as well as yield contributing character such as number of capsule plant-1, number of seed capsule-1, test weight, seed yield plant-1, seed yield and straw yield ha-1. In case of nutrient management application of treatment 125% RDF followed by 100% RDF + Azotobacter + PSB increased all growth and yield attributing characters over treatment 75% RDF + Azotobacter + PSB. Interaction effect of land configuration and nutrient management were found to be significant in case of yield parameters like seed yield g plant-1, seed yield q ha-1 and straw yield q ha-1. The treatment opening of furrow in every row with 125% RDF (L2N4) recorded more seed yield g plant-1, seed yield q ha-1 and straw yield q ha-1 among all other interaction combinations.

S A Paul, R V Kale, R T Shelke and *R R Nikam

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 155-157
Guljar I Dambal and Rajesh S Patil
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India
Abstract
The present study was undertaken with the objective to determine the nature and magnitude of variability, degree of association between yield and it`s component characters and their direct, indirect effects on grain yield in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). The experimental materials consists of 80 safflower germplasm including 5 checks were evaluated in augmented randomized block design with 5 blocks during rabi 2013-2014 at Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri. The data were recorded on five competitive fertile plants for plant height (cm), rosette period, days to 50% flowering, number of capitula per plant, capitulum diameter, number of seeds per capitulum, test weight (g), hull content (%), biological yield, hull percentage and seed yield per plant (g). The correlation studies revealed strong positive association of yield with plant height, number of capitula per plant, biological yield and harvest index. Path analysis revealed that the character plant height, days to fifty percent flowering, number of capitula per plant, number of seeds per capitulum, 100 seed weight, biological yield and harvest index had strong positive association with seed yield indicating importance of direct selection for these characters.

Guljar I Dambal and Rajesh S Patil

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 158-161
B Rama Devi and B Venkateswarlu
Depertment of Agronomy, Agricultural College, Bapatla - 522 101, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at the Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla to study the effect of nitrogen levels and weed control practices in baby corn. Higher cob, ear and husk yields were obtained with the application of 180 kg N ha-1 but it was on a par with 150 kg N ha-1 in case of cob yield. Among weed control measures, hand weeding twice (W2) recorded significantly higher cob, ear and husk yield. The maximum nitrogen content and uptake in stover and ear was recorded with the application of 180 kg N ha-1. Whereas, hand weeding twice (W2) recorded significantly higher nitrogen content and uptake in stover and ear. Application of 180 kg N ha-1 recorded significantly higher crude protein, crude fibre and ash content over the 150 and 120 kg N ha-1. Among the weed control practices hand weeding twice (W2) recorded significantly higher crude protein, crude fibre and ash content.

B Rama Devi and B Venkateswarlu

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 162-165
G Vijay Krishna and *A Bhagwan
Depertment of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India *Fruit Research Station (PJTSAU), Sangareddy, Medak - 502 001, Telangana, India
Abstract
Field experiment was conducted during 2011-12 at Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy to study the influence of flower enhancing chemicals and fruit set improving chemicals on vegetative growth early flower initiation, early fruit set and yield of mango cv. Banganpalli. Ca (NO3)2 (1%) applied trees has reduced significantly the number of new flushes and H3PO4 (0.5%) has significantly reduced the internodal length. KH2PO4 (1%) and H3PO4 (0.5%) alone or in combinations with fruit set improving chemical significantly minimized the number of days taken for panicle initiation and increased the number of days taken for 50% and 100% flowering, duration of flowering along with increase in number of days taken for fruit set after panicle initiation when compares to control trees. Significantly highest yield recorded in Ca (NO3)2 (29.81% over control) applied trees and spermidine (48.72% over control) applied trees alone compare to control. Among the combination, maximum increase in yield over control was recorded in Ca (NO3)2 + spermidine (87.27%), H3PO4 + spermine (76.09%), KH2PO4 + Spermine (74.51%).

G Vijay Krishna and *A Bhagwan

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 166-168
Sunita Johri, R V Hegde and Bharatesh Batagi
Depertment of Farm Forestry, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Fossil fuels are coming to the end, up to 2040, all the resources of fossil fuels will be finished (Biofuels 2020). So for this reason all are focusing their view on the alternative renewable energy resource biodiesel. In favour of that the target should be of raising of biofuel tree species. The seedlings will start seeding at the age of 8-10 years but by the use of this grafted seedling one can get seeds at the 4-5 years only. The present study was done to find out the best month with great percent success of grafting in biofuel tree species. In this regard, three biofuel species viz Pongamia, Neem and Simarouba. Under Pongamia RAK-106, RAK-89, MTP-II and MTP-III varieties were selected among neem varieties viz Gulbarga, Dharwad, Raichur and Bijapur were selected and for Simarouba Kali variety was selected for wedge grafting which was done on first fortnight of every month. About 86-95% success in grafting was achieved through wedge grafting in all the biofuel species tested.

Sunita Johri, R V Hegde and Bharatesh Batagi

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 169-171
Vikas Ramteke, *D H Paithankar, **Murli Manohar Baghel and ***Vivek Kumar Kurrey
Depertment of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agriculture University, Navsari - 396 445 Gujarat, India *AICRP on Fruits (Citrus), **College of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola - 444 001, Maharashtra, India ***Department of Horticulture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Raipur - 492014, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of gibberellic acid and propagation media on relative growth rate, absolute growth rate and leaf chlorophyll content (A, B and total) in papaya seedlings. The study revealed that, seed priming with GA3 200 significantly influenced relative growth rate and leaf chlorophyll content. Among propagation media, media composed of either vermicompost or farmyard manure (FYM) greatly enhanced growth rates and leaf chlorophyll content. Interaction of seed priming with GA3 200 ppm and soil, sand, cocopeat and vermicompost (1:1:1:1) media significantly increased absolute growth rate, relative growth rate and leaf chlorophyll content of papaya seedling.

Vikas Ramteke, *D H Paithankar, **Murli Manohar Baghel and ***Vivek Kumar Kurrey

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 172-176
K Manasa, R Subhash Reddy and S Triveni
Depertment of Agricultural Microbiology and Bioenergy, College of Agriculture, Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India
Abstract
PGPR enhance the plant growth and soil fertility by direct and indirect means. Direct means through nutrient supply such as biological nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, production of plant growth promoting substances like IAA etc. Indirect means through biocontrol activity by production of siderophores and HCN. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group of bacteria that can be found in the rhizosphere. In the present study, eight rhizospheric soil samples were collected from Student Farm, College Farm Rajendranagar Hyderabad (India). Isolates were further identified on the basis of colony morphology, Gram staining and biochemical tests. These isolates were identified as Rhizobium. A total of 15 Rhizobial isolates were isolated and in vitro screening was done for different plant growth promotion activities i e phosphate solublization, IAA production, ammonia production, HCN production and Antagonistic activity etc. In the present work the bacterial isolates were shown good results in Phosphate solubilisation, Ammonia production, IAA production and HCN production and also in a biochemical tests. Therefore, Selection of these bacterial isolates can be utilized for abiotic stresses would benefit the end-user by successful establishment of the strain for showing desired effects. Microorganisms help agricultural plants to increase their tolerance and adaptation to abiotic stresses. Identification of microbial candidate strains with stress tolerance and other added characteristic features would help the end-user obtain the desired beneficial effects.

K Manasa, R Subhash Reddy and S Triveni

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 177-181
Roshan Kumar Bhardwaj, *R R Saxena, D P Singh and S S Gautam
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidhalaya, Chitrakoot, Satna - 485 334, Madhya Pradesh, India *Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
The objective of this study was to explore the effect of genotype (G) and genotype × environment interaction (GEI) on yield of 10 promising varieties of rice in 30 different environments. Yield data were analyzed using the GGE bi-plot method. Significant E, G and G × E interaction explained 2.51%, 13.86% and 10.76% of the total sum of squares respectively. The first 2 principal components (PC1 and PC2) were used to create a 2-dimensional GGE biplot and explained 68.0% and 9.9% of GGE sum of squares (SS), respectively. Collective analysis of the biplots suggested five rice varieties of mega-environments in Chhattisgarh. The highest stability was attributed to genotypes G1 (Swarna) was the best performer in all environments, followed by G2 (MTU-1010), G3 (MTU-1001), G5 (IR-64) and G4 (IR-64). Genotypes G1 (Swarna) and G2 (MTU-1010) had the highest yield stability. Suitable environments are E13 (Durg), E18 (Rajnandgaon) and E15 (Durg).

Roshan Kumar Bhardwaj, *R R Saxena, D P Singh and S S Gautam

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 182-185
M Keerthishree, P R Geethalekshmi, C Mini, *M S Sajeev and *Vijayaraghavakumar
Depertment of Processing Technology, **Department of Agricultural Statistics, College of Agriculture (Kerala Agricultural University), Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India *Department of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekaryam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Abstract
During osmo-air dehydration of longitudinal cut slices of Nendran banana (Musa spp.) var. Kaliethan in sugar syrup quantitative investigation of solid gain, water loss, weight reduction by response surface methodology (sas 9.30). Temperature is maintained at 55°C in cabinet drier, time was maintained at 40, 60, 80 minutes with a thickness of 5, 10, 15mm along with the concentration of the sugar at 50⁰, 60⁰, 70⁰B and sample to sugar solution 1:1 proportion has taken for this study. Quadratic regression equations describe the effects on these factors. The optimization of process variables for osmo-air dehydrated Nendran banana was done.

M Keerthishree, P R Geethalekshmi, C Mini, *M S Sajeev and *Vijayaraghavakumar

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 186-190
Narayan Lal Meena, Anila Doshi and *Ram Dayal Meena
Depertment of Plant Pathology, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur - 313 001, Rajasthan, India *NRC on Seed Spices, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Abstract
Seed mycoflora resident on seed served as primary inoculum and affecting seed rot, seed germination, seedling blight and the later stages some diseases appeared in the standing field crop. Consequently yield is reduced occurring significantly monetary loss. Standard blotter test and agar plate test were used to isolate the seed mycoflora associated with the seeds (sterilized and unsterilized). Total ten different fungi viz Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium semitectum, Fusarium oxysporium, F. moniliforme, Alternaria alternata, Rhizoctonia bataticola, Botryodiplodia theobromae, Rhizopus nigricans and Mucor sp. were recovered from unsterilized and sterilized seeds. Among the seed mycoflora, Aspergillus niger, R. bataticola and Aspergillus flavus were found to be dominant while Fusarum oxysporum, F. moniliforme, Botryodiplodia theobromae and Mucor spp were sub-dominant and F. semitectum, Alternaria alternata and Rhizopus nigricans less frequent. In the present studies, out of ten cultivars tested three cultivars namely TAG-24, TAG-37A and JL-24 were found highly susceptible whereas seven cultivars namely PM-1, PM-2, UG-92, UG-94, UG-100, UG-112 and UG-114 were found susceptible against R. bataticola in field conditions. Thus, among them none of the cultivars were found moderate to highly resistance. The pathogen was also screened against various family hosts and observed that all the plants showed disease infection except brinjal, bajra and sorghum. Maximum average plant mortality (46.66 per cent) was recorded in groundnut seedlings followed by soybean (32.50%) and minimum was in maize (6.66%) at 70 days after sowing.

Narayan Lal Meena, Anila Doshi and *Ram Dayal Meena

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 191-193
Abhijeet A Pawar, U B Pethe and Tejashree S Lachyan
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture (Dr. BSKKV), Dapoli - 415 712, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The present study aimed at assessment of variability and correlation for yield and yield contributing characters in 30 nutmeg genotypes was undertaken at Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Dapoli Maharashtra. In present investigation the genotype exhibited wide range of variation for all the characters under study in nutmeg. The ANOVA revealed that the difference among the genotypes were highly significant for all the characters under study. This indicates that there is substantial scope for selection of the genotypes. Correlation coefficient is one of the important biometrical tools for formulating the selection index. Since, it reveals the strength of relationship among the group of character. Correlation studies were carried out to determine the degree of direction in between yield and yield contributing characters. In general most of the characters had higher genotypic correlation as compared to phenotypic correlation. The correlation analysis indicates that the most of the parameter except yield had strong and positive correlation among each other. Importantly yield had positive association with all these parameter and this association was significant.

Abhijeet A Pawar, U B Pethe and Tejashree S Lachyan

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 194-197
Th Amarjeet Singh and A D Patel
Depertment of Plant Physiology, Anand Agricultural University, Anand - 388 110, Gujarat, India
Abstract
An experiment was conducted at the Medicinal and Aromatics Plant Project, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the period of summer-kharif 2012-13 and 2013-14 to analyze the physiological parameters of turmeric. The treatments comprised of two varieties Gujarat Navsari Turmeric-1 (V1) and Sughandhum (V2) as main plot treatments along with the planting materials like mother (M1) and finger (M2) rhizome treatments of each variety. Under the sub plot treatments consists of foliar spray of plant growth bio-regulants applied at 90 days after planting, which included of IBA at two levels (100 and 200 mg l-1), NAA (50 and 100 mg l-1) and KNO3 (2000 and 4000 mg l-1) with control (without spray). The physiological parameters were significantly differed during the individual years. The results revealed that mother rhizomes used as a planting materials of variety Gujarat Navsari Turmeric-1 with NAA @ 100 mg l-1 (T3) treatment had significant effect for chlorophyll content (SPAD value), leaf area (cm2), LAI, LAD (days), CGR (g cm-2 day-1), NAR (g cm-2 day-1), LAR (cm2 g-1), SLW (g cm-2) and dry weight (g) at various growth phases.

Th Amarjeet Singh and A D Patel

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 198-200
B Balakrishna, V Chenga Reddy, M Lal Ahamed and V Srinivasa Rao
Depertment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural College, Bapatla - 522 101, District Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract
The present study was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Lam Farm during kharif 2013-14. The analysis of variance revealed that significant variation was present among the accessions of the American cotton for all the traits studied. The highest genotypic (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were exhibited by number of monopodia plant-1 while number of sympodia plant-1, number of bolls plant-1, lint index, seed index, ginning out-turn percent, micronaire value, seed cotton yield plant-1 and lint yield plant-1 were recorded moderate genetic variability. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of mean was observed for number of monopodia plant-1, number of bolls plant-1, lint index, seed index, micronaire value, seed cotton yield plant-1 and lint yield plant-1 indicating the importance of additive gene action governing in the inheritance of these traits. The combination of the high heritability and high genetic advance provide the clear image of the trait in the selection process. Directional selection could be profitably applied on these traits in the genetically diverse material.

B Balakrishna, V Chenga Reddy, M Lal Ahamed and V Srinivasa Rao

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 201-202
Kunjlata Verma and K P Verma
Depertment of Plant Pathology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
The fourteen medicinal plant species viz lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexiosus), garlic (Allium sativum), citrus (Citus aurantifolia), sinduri (Bixa orellana), neem (Azadiracta indica), tulsi (Occimum spp.), bel (Aegle marmelos), Japanese pudina, madar (Hibiscus spp.), Aloe vera, eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globules), safed oak (Calotropis procera), blue oak (Calotropis spp.), datura (Datura stramonium) were used, for antifungal activity. Out of fourteen medicinal plant leaf extracts, citrus (100%) and eucalyptus (72.52%) inhibited significantly and the minimum growth inhibition was recorded in plant extract of blue oak (0.29%) in the radial growth of Choanephora infundibulifera.

Kunjlata Verma and K P Verma

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 203-205
S Tanuja, *K N Geetha, **N Sampada and ***M Shyam Kumar
Depertment of Agricultural Microbiology, **Depertment of Plant Pathology, Rai Technology University, Doddaballapur, Bengaluru - 561 204, Karnataka, India *Department of Agronomy, AICRP, University of Agricultural Science, Bengaluru - 560 065, Karnataka, India ***Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, UAS, Dharwad - 580 005, Karnataka, India
Abstract
In this study, response of sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) to the application of microbial inoculants and organic matter with chemical fertilizer was studied under field conditions during kharif 2011 at ZARS, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru. The results showed that the combined inoculation of Azotobactor chroococcum, Bacillus megaterium with vermicompost and 75 percent N, P and 100 per cent K has significantly improved the microbial population and benefit cost ratio.

S Tanuja, *K N Geetha, **N Sampada and ***M Shyam Kumar

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 206-208
P D Sadaphal, C B Latpate and T A Nikam
Depertment of Agricultural Entomology, Vasantrao Naik Marthwada Agriculture University, Parbhani - 431 402, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The studies revealed that mulberry variety V-1 contributed towards improving economic traits compared to other mulberry varieties. Silkworm reared on V-1 were found significantly superior in larval weight (33.69 g/10 mature larvae), larval duration (22.09 days), disease percentage (6.75%), single cocoon weight (1.73 g), cocoon yield per 10000 larvae brushed (17.38 kg), and cocoon filament length (845.25 m). While variety BER-779 showed lowest performance to key parameters. Based on overall performance it can be conclude that the bivoltine hybrid CSR16 × CSR17 reared on mulberry variety V-1 is the most suitable for rearing.

P D Sadaphal, C B Latpate and T A Nikam

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 209-213
Tulasi Guru, Ramesh Thatikunta and *P R Rao
Depertment of Crop Physiology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, India *Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India
Abstract
Boron (B) deficiency is becoming a common problem in South Asian countries especially in rice fields. Correcting B deficiency has potential to improve the rice productivity by foliar application of B is an easy and effective way. This experiment was conducted to evaluate the influence of foliar applied B (Control, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.8 ppm) on leaf, culm, panicle and total dry weights, yield and harvest index of rice cultivars (IET 20979, IET 21007, IET 21106, IET 21114, IET 21519, IET 21540 and Rasi (check)). B foliar application improved the culm, panicle dry weights whereas it decreases the leaf dry weight by translocation of more assimilates in to grains. TDM, yield and HI had a positive correlation with B concentration. However, foliar application of 0.4 ppm B was most effective in this regard. Difference between the cultivars for grain yield was observed. However, IET 21540 and IET 21519 were identified as good source potentials for culm and leaf respectively. Rasi check genotypes recorded maximum harvest index (HI) but was not a high yielder due to its low source potential. IET 20979, IET 21540 and IET 21106 had better source potentials in terms of TDM. Highest sink potential (maximum panicle weight) was recorded in genotypes IET 21519 and IET 21114. IET 20979 and IET 21106 were also had recorded more grain yield and HI. Improvement of grain yield with B application was attributed to increased translocation of assimilates.

Tulasi Guru, Ramesh Thatikunta and *P R Rao

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 214-217
Ashutosh Gautam, J Suresh and *M S Madhav
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Maharashtra, India *Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad - 500 030, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract
Rice is widely cultivated crop around the globe which includes more than 100 countries, with 700 plus million tones production annually and it is a major source of carbohydrate and staple food of more than 62% people in the world. Like all other crops, rice too suffers stress conditions caused by various biotic and abiotic factors. Among abiotic factors, the yield loss in rice due to cold or low temperature stress is about 45% at global level. In present study, based on response to cold shock treatment and score alloted, we had screened 52 different genotypes of rice, grown extensively across the Andhra Pradesh. Here we had used seedling colour, seedling height and germination percent after cold shock treatment as parameter for morphological assessment toward cold stress tolerance. Among those 52 genotypes 13 genotypes have shown higher ability to overcome the cold stress, and BR-11 is best among those 13 genotypes.

Ashutosh Gautam, J Suresh and *M S Madhav

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 218-221
B P S Raghubanshi, Reeta Mishra, P P Singh and *R P Singh
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (RVSKVV), Morena - 476 001, Madhya Pradesh, India *Depertment of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi, U.P, India
Abstract
Soil characteristics in relation to evaluation of fertility status of the soils of an area are an important aspect. Indian soils demands its build up and sustain at a high level to produce adequate food to feed its burgeoning population, proper management of soil fertility demands carefull fertilization of constraints of current nutrient deficiency and monitoring changes of soil fertility to predict areas to developing deficiencies. Ten representative villages were chosen and different numbers of surface soil samples (0-15cm) collected were analyzed for physico-chemical properties and available N,P,K,S and Zn status. Results revealed that soil samples were found low to medium in organic carbon, available nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium and available sulphur available zinc. About 87% of samples were found deficient in available zinc. Texture of soils varied from sandy clay loam to clay. Significant positive correlations were found to exist between organic carbon and available N, P, K, S, and Zn status of soil under study.

B P S Raghubanshi, Reeta Mishra, P P Singh and *R P Singh

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 222-225
J Aruna Kumari, P Chandrasekhar Rao, G Padmaja, R Subhash Reddy and M Madahavi
Depertment of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India
Abstract
A pot culture experiment was conducted on vertisols in the greenhouse of Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, to study the influence of crop cover and stage of crop growth on soil enzyme urease and acid and alkaline phosphatase activity in soil. The experiment was undertaken with three cereals – rice, sorghum and maize, two oil seeds – groundnut and sesame, two pulses – green gram and black gram, two vegetables – bhendi and brinjal. The experiment was conducted using crops as treatments in completely randomized block design with three replications along with the uncropped control. The enzyme activity increased from 0 days and reached peak level at 60 days for urease and 45 days for acid and alkaline phosphatases. The increase in urease activity (expressed as µg of NH4+ released g-1 soil h-1) ranged from 6.71 to 16.26 in groundnut, from 6.71 to 10.74 in black gram, from 6.70 to 10.45 in - green gram, from 6.69 to 10.28 in sesame, from 6.71 to 9.77 in rice, 6.70 to 8.97 in maize, from 6.69 to 8.84 in sorghum, from 6.68 to 7.72 in brinjal and from 6.69 to 7.83 in bhendi. The activity of urease, acid and alkaline phosphatase under different crop coverages followed the order groundnut >blackgram >greengram >sesame >rice >maize >sorghum >brinjal >bhendi. The presence and type of plants grown on a soil have shown a marked influence on enzyme activities, more over the levels of enzymes activity declined to nearly the original levels at harvest.

J Aruna Kumari, P Chandrasekhar Rao, G Padmaja, R Subhash Reddy and M Madahavi

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 226-228
Pradyuman Singh, Sanjay Khajuria and V Dalal
Depertment of Forestry, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, Haryana, India
Abstract
The performance of wheat varieties (NW-1067, NW-1014 and HD -2643) were assessed under six year old populous deltoides plantation at different distances from tree base (0.5m, 1.0m, 1.5m and 2.5m) and control (open condition). Under this study plant height was found for wheat variety HD-2643 ( Plant height 90.90cm) and straw yield was found maximum for wheat variety NW-1014 (straw yield 2.89 t ha-1), when the crop was grown at 0.5m away from the tree base. However, maximum number of shoots (m-2), grain per ear/ panicle, test weight (1000 grain weight grams), grain yield (t ha-1) was recorded in case of wheat variety NW-1067, when the crop was grown in open area. Amongst different varieties, wheat variety NW-1067 was found most suitable for under this study.

Pradyuman Singh, Sanjay Khajuria and V Dalal

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 229-230
Pradyuman Singh, Sanjay Khajuria and V Dalal
Depertment of Forestry, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, Haryana, India
Abstract
The productivity of paddy varieties (sarjoo-52, NDR-359 and swarna) were assessed under six year old Populous deltoides plantation at different distances from tree base (0.5m, 1.0m, 1.5m and 2.5m) and control (open condition). Under this study, plant height and straw yield were found better for paddy variety NDR-359 (plant height 96.34cm and straw yield 2.47 t ha-1), when the crop was grown at 0.5m away from the tree base. However, maximum number of shoots (m-2), grain per ear/panicle, test weight (1000 grain weight grams), grain yield (t ha-1) were recorded in case of paddy variety NDR 359 when the crop was grown in open area. Amongst different varieties, paddy variety NDR-359 was found most suitable for under this study.

Pradyuman Singh, Sanjay Khajuria and V Dalal

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 231-232
Anand G Patil, S R Mulla, Mohammed Farooq and Mangesh
Department of Natural Resource Management, College of Horticulture (University of Horticultural Sciences), Bidar – 585 403, Karnataka, India
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at College of Horticulture, Bidar, Karnataka consequently for three years. The application of neem cake 2 t ha-1 + PSB + Azospirrillum @ 5 kg each ha-1resulted significantly higher leaf yield of palak. Even though some results are reported in 100% RDF which indicate that growth and yields are higher with chemical fertilizer but the quality of the green will reduce drastically. Growing of leafy vegetable under organic conditions not only improve the quality but also extends the self life. The increased uses of organic inputs are helpful not only for human health but also for plant and soil health.

Anand G Patil, S R Mulla, Mohammed Farooq and Mangesh

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 233-234
A N Mehetre, G B Surawanshi and A S Dhonde
Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture (MPKV), Shahupuri, Kolhapur - 416 004, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The field experiment was conducted during kharif 2014 at the Agronomy Farm, College of Agriculture, Kolhapur Maharashtra on sandy clay loam soil with the combined application of chemical fertilizers, farmyard manure (FYM) and biofertilizers in soybean resulted in economics. Treatment 100% GRDF gave significantly more gross monetary returns of ₹ 100706 ha-1 and it was followed by treatment 75% recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) + vermicompost 2.5 t ha-1 (₹ 99458 ha-1). The lowest gross monetary returns were recorded with the treatment no fertilizers (₹ 24762 ha-1).

A N Mehetre, G B Surawanshi and A S Dhonde

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Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Vol : 7 - Issue : 1 ; 235-236
Ashutosh Gautam, J Suresh and *M S Madhav
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Maharashtra, India *Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad - 500 030, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract
Twenty five (25) different lines of rice were evaluated to determine the genetic variability. Here we had recorded the significant variations for various characters under study. Our study has shown that the coefficient of variations for both genotypic as well as phenotypic, were highest for number of filled grains per panicle and lowest for days for 50% germination. The PCV and GCV for number of filled grains per panicle, number of panicle and number of spikelet shows that these characters can be used for selection.

Ashutosh Gautam, J Suresh and *M S Madhav

| Published online : 06-May-2016