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International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
The present experiment was conducted utilizing sixteen diverse genotypes of tomato in the autumn-... more The present experiment was conducted utilizing sixteen diverse genotypes of tomato in the autumn-winter season of 2022-23 for assessing the genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for different growth, reproductive and yield attributes. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among all the genotypes for all the characters. High degree of genetic variability was observed for all the traits that showed the traits were suitable for selection for further breeding purposes. GCV was higher than PCV for all the characters under study.High PCV accompanied by high GCV was recorded for fruit yield per plant (kg) and fruit yield per plot (kg), number of clusters per plant, plant height (cm), number of primary branches per plant, number of fruits per plant, locule number, average fruit weight (g), number of flower per cluster, however the difference between the PCV and GCV was paltry, which indicating the high contribution of genetic component in phenotypic expressio...
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
The field experiment was conducted in a naturally ventilated arched saw teeth polyhouse departmen... more The field experiment was conducted in a naturally ventilated arched saw teeth polyhouse department of vegetable science, faculty of horticulture, BCKV, Kolkata, West Bengal. Vegetable crops were produced in appropriate cropping rotations under integrated nutrient management with acceptable cultural methods in the current study. Four different cropping sequences and five various levels of nutrition supplies were used in the experiment. With four replications, the experiment was set up in a Split plot design. Plant height [at first harvesting], number of leaves, number of primary branches, days required for first harvesting, fruit yield per plant and yield per square metre of component crops did not show any significant variation over the two-year cropping cycle, but observed a gradual improvement in consecutive years of cropping. All growth and reproductive characters of component crops in the cropping sequence differed statistically from the first to the second year cropping under t...
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2012
Trees, 2013
A total of 113 Jatropha curcas clonal accessions collected from different regions of India were s... more A total of 113 Jatropha curcas clonal accessions collected from different regions of India were studied to quantify the magnitude of genetic variability present in the test population and to identify important yield-attributing characters useful for developing high-yielding Jatropha cultivars. High heritability was observed for fruits per plant, seeds per plant, 100-seed weight, seed/kernel (S/K) ratio and kernel oil percentage coupled with high genetic advance suggesting that the accessions can be considered improvement. The significant positive association of seed oil content (%) with 100-seed weight suggested the effectiveness of indirect selection for seed oil content through 100-seed weight. Accessions 76, 120, 29, 86 and 84 showed above average higher values for all yield attributes (viz. fruit and seed yield, 100-seed weight, S/K ratio and oil content) suggesting these as best out of the test accessions. Accessions showing higher values for one or the other yield attributes could be selected as parents for further improvement.
Journal of Plant Nutrition
Current Agriculture Research Journal, 2017
The present experiment was undertaken to study the effect of ethephon 39%SL on post-harvest quali... more The present experiment was undertaken to study the effect of ethephon 39%SL on post-harvest quality of Tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicon L.). The mature green tomato fruits were subjected to aqueous solution of ethephon 39%SL @ 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 3500 ppm to record the data on colour development of fruit. Colour of fruits was observed to be improved with ethephon applications and maximized yellow colour development was noticed from 5th day of ripening period. The weight loss higher with concentration of ethephon and ripening interval. Upto 7th day of treatment fruit not showed any symptoms of rotting. But fruit firmness gradually reduced with advancement of storage in the treatments and at 3500ppm ethephon 39%SL treatment. The quality of fruit especially lycopene and TSS content increased with advancement of ripening period. Treatment with ethephon 39%SL @ 2500 ppm resulted in adequate ripening of fruits with uniform red colour, acceptable quality and better than all treat...
Revista Relicário, Aug 8, 2014
Resumo O presente artigo objetiva discutir, refletir e avaliar a importância do estudo acerca da ... more Resumo O presente artigo objetiva discutir, refletir e avaliar a importância do estudo acerca da existencia de Deus. A pesquisa possui um estudo reflexivo e critico do paradigma filosofico que busca comprovar a existencia de Deus com base na Filosofia Medieval e Moderna. Ampararemos, em tese do periodo medieval: a primeira parte da Suma Teologica de Sao Thomas de Aquino. Utilizaremos, ainda, do Periodo Moderno, do ideario filosofico de Rene Descartes, compreendido em suas obras: Discurso do Metodo e Meditacoes Metafisicas. Nossa tarefa, com base nessa perspectiva supracitada, e buscar o enfoque dos grandes avancos que estes dois pensamentos sofreram ao longo de toda sua construcao, correlacionando-os em um ponto em comum: a busca racional pela comprovacao sobre a existencia de Deus. Palavras-chave: Existencia,. Deus,. Razao . Abstract This article aims to discuss, reflect and evaluate the importance of the study of God’s existence. The research presents a reflective and critical study of the philosophical paradigm that seeks to prove God’s existence based on Medieval and Modern Philosophy. This study is supported, in particular, by a medieval period theory: the first part of the Summa Theologica of Saint Thomas Aquinas. We also use the philosophical ideas of Rene Descartes from the Modern Period, found in his works: Discourse on Method and Metaphysical Meditations. Our task, based on that abovementioned perspective, is to emphasize the great advances that these two thoughts suffered throughout its construction, correlating them in a common point: the rational search for the evidence of God’s existence. Keywords: Existence. God. Reason.
Abstract: Nepal is endowed with immense water resources. High Himalayan Mountains passing through... more Abstract: Nepal is endowed with immense water resources. High Himalayan Mountains passing through the entire northern part of the country are the sources of some of the largest rivers in Asia. Yet, only about half of the population has access to piped-drinking water. About 60 ...
South Asian journal of experimental biology, Jan 14, 2019
<jats:p>Foliar sprays with gibberellic acid (GA) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) of di erent con... more <jats:p>Foliar sprays with gibberellic acid (GA) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) of di erent concentra ons at pre-flowering stage induced hermaphrodite and male owers on strictly gynoecious vines of teasle gourd (Momordica subangulata Blume. subsp. renigera). GA at 1500 ppm and AgNO3at 500 ppm were effective inducing more than 50% male owers in the female clone "Mondouri local". AgNO3 at 750 ppm was effective in inducing 36.6% male and 33.9% hermaphrodite owers on same plant. The hermaphrodite ower had higher pollen size (103.57 μm) compared to that of natural male ower (94.94 μm). However, there existed no variation between pollen viability of bisexual ower (81.6%) and normal male ower (89.1%). However, germinability of the pollen of hermaphrodite ower was very low (14.16%) producing very small pollen tube (9 μm), though the bisexual ower did not produce any fruit on self-pollination. </jats:p>
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2019
Ten cucumber genotypes were evaluated at B.C.K.V. under naturally ventilated polyhouse during 201... more Ten cucumber genotypes were evaluated at B.C.K.V. under naturally ventilated polyhouse during 2016-17. This study was conducted to examine relationship between important traits of cucumber and their direct and indirect effects on yield. The relationships between fruit yield and yield components in cucumber genotypes were investigated as well as how those relationships changed with selection for improved fruit yield. In this study, genotypic correlation was higher than phenotypic correlations indicating the highly heritable nature of the traits. Correlation studies revealed that intermodal length has exhibited highly significant positive association with fruit yield per plant followed by fruit length, fruit weight, number of fruits per plant and vine length. Direct selection based on these traits would improve yield. The path coefficient analysis revealed that the days to fifty percent flowering, number of fruits per vine, internodal length, fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter...
An investigation was carried out at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Kris... more An investigation was carried out at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Nadia during the autumn-winter season of 2012-13 and 2013-14, to study the synergistic effects of Rhizobium inoculation (bio-fertilizer) along with phosphorus (macro nutrient) and molybdenum (micro nutrient) fertilizers on root nodulation as well as on growth and yield of garden pea. The highest root length of 17.19 cm and number of nodules were counted as 23.68 nodules per plant, when the plants were applied with Rhizobium inoculation along with P @ 40 kg ha-1 and Mo @ 0.5 kg ha-1. Whereas, the highest plant height (79.40cm), number of leaves per plant (22.11) and the heaviest nodules of 386.08 mg was found from 0.5 kg Mo, 80 kg P ha -1 & Rhizobium inoculation. The significantly higher number of pods per plant (108.16), pod weight (9.34 g) and yield ha-1 (13.90 ton ha-1) were found when the plants were provided with Rhizobium inoculation along with P @ 40 kg ha -1 and...
Two sets of experiment were conducted at Mondouri (W.B.) during 2010-11 and 2011-12 to find out t... more Two sets of experiment were conducted at Mondouri (W.B.) during 2010-11 and 2011-12 to find out the suitable varieties and to standardize the date of planting for Kharif onion production in the Gangetic plains. During first year, eight varieties namely Agrifound Dark Red, Agrifound Light Red, N-53, Baswant -780, Arka Kalyan, Pusa Red, Nasik Red and Bombay Red were evaluated. After evaluation, three best perfoming varieties namely, Baswant -780, N -53 and Agrifound Dark Red were selected and transplanted on four different dates of planting (28 July, 18 August, 8 and 29 September) to identify the most suitable planting date for Kharif onion cultivation. Results indicated that maximum yield of 152.50 q ha -1 was obtained from Baswant-780. In the second experiment highest plant height, neck diameter, weight of fresh bulb, diameter of bulb and maximum yield of 167.48 q ha -1 was also obtained from Baswant-780 where the seedlings were transplanted on 8 September. Amongst the three varieti...
The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. S... more The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. Sprouting broccoli is an exotic vegetable which is gaining popularity among Indian growers due to its high nutritive value and market potential in the recent years. Experiment was conducted to determine the growth, yield and quality of sprouting broccoli under polyhouse and open field condition at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal (India) during the months of October to March (2010 to 2012). The experiment consisted of two growing conditions (viz, Polyhouse and Open field) with four hybrid varieties (viz, Early You, Princess, Fiesta and Nokguk). Results indicated that the plants grown in the polyhouse were superior than those grown in the field. Quality attributes like, Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, reducing sugar , non-reducing sugar and total sugar were also found significantly increased in pol...
Applied Biological Research, 2014
Present research work was conducted during 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 at Horticulture Research Stati... more Present research work was conducted during 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 at Horticulture Research Station, Mondouri, BCKVV, Nadia, West Bengal (India) to study the influence of integrated nutrient management using chemical fertilizers, bio-fertilizers and micro-nutrient (boron) on growth, yield and quality of red cabbage. The study revealed that growth attributing characters viz., plant height and spread were higher (42.83 and 48.63 cm, respectively) with application of recommended NPK [120:60:60 kg ha−1] + Azotobacter chroococcum [@ 10 kg ha−1] + boron [@ 1 kg ha−1]. Higher head weight, head diameter and projected yield of 1375 g, 52.47 cm and 37.02 tonnes ha−1, respectively, was achieved with the use of recommended NPK + A. chroococcum + phosphate solublizing bacterium Bacillus polymyxa + boron. The dry matter, vitamin C, total sugar and anthocyanin contents in red cabbage also improved when integrated nutrient management was followed.
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology
African Journal of Agricultural Research, Apr 25, 2013
The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. S... more The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. Sprouting broccoli is an exotic vegetable which is gaining popularity among Indian growers due to its high nutritive value and market potential in the recent years. Experiment was conducted to determine the growth, yield and quality of sprouting broccoli under polyhouse and open field condition at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal (India) during the months of October to March (2010 to 2012). The experiment consisted of two growing conditions (viz, Polyhouse and Open field) with four hybrid varieties (viz, Early You, Princess, Fiesta and Nokguk). Results indicated that the plants grown in the polyhouse were superior than those grown in the field. Quality attributes like, Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, reducing sugar , non-reducing sugar and total sugar were also found significantly increased in polyhouse grown crops. Marketable curd yield of 'Early you' were highest in poly house condition. Plants grown in poly house gave the highest production in all the four varieties as compared to the plants grown in open field. Significant trends were found in all the quality attributes with increasing tendency in all the four varieties of sprouting broccoli in polyhouse. Study amongst the four varieties that for highest production with good quality, polyhouse condition was found to be effective for successful cultivation of Sprouting broccoli in the gangetic plains of West Bengal.
International Journal of Vegetable Science, 2015
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
The present experiment was conducted utilizing sixteen diverse genotypes of tomato in the autumn-... more The present experiment was conducted utilizing sixteen diverse genotypes of tomato in the autumn-winter season of 2022-23 for assessing the genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for different growth, reproductive and yield attributes. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among all the genotypes for all the characters. High degree of genetic variability was observed for all the traits that showed the traits were suitable for selection for further breeding purposes. GCV was higher than PCV for all the characters under study.High PCV accompanied by high GCV was recorded for fruit yield per plant (kg) and fruit yield per plot (kg), number of clusters per plant, plant height (cm), number of primary branches per plant, number of fruits per plant, locule number, average fruit weight (g), number of flower per cluster, however the difference between the PCV and GCV was paltry, which indicating the high contribution of genetic component in phenotypic expressio...
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
The field experiment was conducted in a naturally ventilated arched saw teeth polyhouse departmen... more The field experiment was conducted in a naturally ventilated arched saw teeth polyhouse department of vegetable science, faculty of horticulture, BCKV, Kolkata, West Bengal. Vegetable crops were produced in appropriate cropping rotations under integrated nutrient management with acceptable cultural methods in the current study. Four different cropping sequences and five various levels of nutrition supplies were used in the experiment. With four replications, the experiment was set up in a Split plot design. Plant height [at first harvesting], number of leaves, number of primary branches, days required for first harvesting, fruit yield per plant and yield per square metre of component crops did not show any significant variation over the two-year cropping cycle, but observed a gradual improvement in consecutive years of cropping. All growth and reproductive characters of component crops in the cropping sequence differed statistically from the first to the second year cropping under t...
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2012
Trees, 2013
A total of 113 Jatropha curcas clonal accessions collected from different regions of India were s... more A total of 113 Jatropha curcas clonal accessions collected from different regions of India were studied to quantify the magnitude of genetic variability present in the test population and to identify important yield-attributing characters useful for developing high-yielding Jatropha cultivars. High heritability was observed for fruits per plant, seeds per plant, 100-seed weight, seed/kernel (S/K) ratio and kernel oil percentage coupled with high genetic advance suggesting that the accessions can be considered improvement. The significant positive association of seed oil content (%) with 100-seed weight suggested the effectiveness of indirect selection for seed oil content through 100-seed weight. Accessions 76, 120, 29, 86 and 84 showed above average higher values for all yield attributes (viz. fruit and seed yield, 100-seed weight, S/K ratio and oil content) suggesting these as best out of the test accessions. Accessions showing higher values for one or the other yield attributes could be selected as parents for further improvement.
Journal of Plant Nutrition
Current Agriculture Research Journal, 2017
The present experiment was undertaken to study the effect of ethephon 39%SL on post-harvest quali... more The present experiment was undertaken to study the effect of ethephon 39%SL on post-harvest quality of Tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicon L.). The mature green tomato fruits were subjected to aqueous solution of ethephon 39%SL @ 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 3500 ppm to record the data on colour development of fruit. Colour of fruits was observed to be improved with ethephon applications and maximized yellow colour development was noticed from 5th day of ripening period. The weight loss higher with concentration of ethephon and ripening interval. Upto 7th day of treatment fruit not showed any symptoms of rotting. But fruit firmness gradually reduced with advancement of storage in the treatments and at 3500ppm ethephon 39%SL treatment. The quality of fruit especially lycopene and TSS content increased with advancement of ripening period. Treatment with ethephon 39%SL @ 2500 ppm resulted in adequate ripening of fruits with uniform red colour, acceptable quality and better than all treat...
Revista Relicário, Aug 8, 2014
Resumo O presente artigo objetiva discutir, refletir e avaliar a importância do estudo acerca da ... more Resumo O presente artigo objetiva discutir, refletir e avaliar a importância do estudo acerca da existencia de Deus. A pesquisa possui um estudo reflexivo e critico do paradigma filosofico que busca comprovar a existencia de Deus com base na Filosofia Medieval e Moderna. Ampararemos, em tese do periodo medieval: a primeira parte da Suma Teologica de Sao Thomas de Aquino. Utilizaremos, ainda, do Periodo Moderno, do ideario filosofico de Rene Descartes, compreendido em suas obras: Discurso do Metodo e Meditacoes Metafisicas. Nossa tarefa, com base nessa perspectiva supracitada, e buscar o enfoque dos grandes avancos que estes dois pensamentos sofreram ao longo de toda sua construcao, correlacionando-os em um ponto em comum: a busca racional pela comprovacao sobre a existencia de Deus. Palavras-chave: Existencia,. Deus,. Razao . Abstract This article aims to discuss, reflect and evaluate the importance of the study of God’s existence. The research presents a reflective and critical study of the philosophical paradigm that seeks to prove God’s existence based on Medieval and Modern Philosophy. This study is supported, in particular, by a medieval period theory: the first part of the Summa Theologica of Saint Thomas Aquinas. We also use the philosophical ideas of Rene Descartes from the Modern Period, found in his works: Discourse on Method and Metaphysical Meditations. Our task, based on that abovementioned perspective, is to emphasize the great advances that these two thoughts suffered throughout its construction, correlating them in a common point: the rational search for the evidence of God’s existence. Keywords: Existence. God. Reason.
Abstract: Nepal is endowed with immense water resources. High Himalayan Mountains passing through... more Abstract: Nepal is endowed with immense water resources. High Himalayan Mountains passing through the entire northern part of the country are the sources of some of the largest rivers in Asia. Yet, only about half of the population has access to piped-drinking water. About 60 ...
South Asian journal of experimental biology, Jan 14, 2019
<jats:p>Foliar sprays with gibberellic acid (GA) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) of di erent con... more <jats:p>Foliar sprays with gibberellic acid (GA) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) of di erent concentra ons at pre-flowering stage induced hermaphrodite and male owers on strictly gynoecious vines of teasle gourd (Momordica subangulata Blume. subsp. renigera). GA at 1500 ppm and AgNO3at 500 ppm were effective inducing more than 50% male owers in the female clone "Mondouri local". AgNO3 at 750 ppm was effective in inducing 36.6% male and 33.9% hermaphrodite owers on same plant. The hermaphrodite ower had higher pollen size (103.57 μm) compared to that of natural male ower (94.94 μm). However, there existed no variation between pollen viability of bisexual ower (81.6%) and normal male ower (89.1%). However, germinability of the pollen of hermaphrodite ower was very low (14.16%) producing very small pollen tube (9 μm), though the bisexual ower did not produce any fruit on self-pollination. </jats:p>
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2019
Ten cucumber genotypes were evaluated at B.C.K.V. under naturally ventilated polyhouse during 201... more Ten cucumber genotypes were evaluated at B.C.K.V. under naturally ventilated polyhouse during 2016-17. This study was conducted to examine relationship between important traits of cucumber and their direct and indirect effects on yield. The relationships between fruit yield and yield components in cucumber genotypes were investigated as well as how those relationships changed with selection for improved fruit yield. In this study, genotypic correlation was higher than phenotypic correlations indicating the highly heritable nature of the traits. Correlation studies revealed that intermodal length has exhibited highly significant positive association with fruit yield per plant followed by fruit length, fruit weight, number of fruits per plant and vine length. Direct selection based on these traits would improve yield. The path coefficient analysis revealed that the days to fifty percent flowering, number of fruits per vine, internodal length, fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter...
An investigation was carried out at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Kris... more An investigation was carried out at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Nadia during the autumn-winter season of 2012-13 and 2013-14, to study the synergistic effects of Rhizobium inoculation (bio-fertilizer) along with phosphorus (macro nutrient) and molybdenum (micro nutrient) fertilizers on root nodulation as well as on growth and yield of garden pea. The highest root length of 17.19 cm and number of nodules were counted as 23.68 nodules per plant, when the plants were applied with Rhizobium inoculation along with P @ 40 kg ha-1 and Mo @ 0.5 kg ha-1. Whereas, the highest plant height (79.40cm), number of leaves per plant (22.11) and the heaviest nodules of 386.08 mg was found from 0.5 kg Mo, 80 kg P ha -1 & Rhizobium inoculation. The significantly higher number of pods per plant (108.16), pod weight (9.34 g) and yield ha-1 (13.90 ton ha-1) were found when the plants were provided with Rhizobium inoculation along with P @ 40 kg ha -1 and...
Two sets of experiment were conducted at Mondouri (W.B.) during 2010-11 and 2011-12 to find out t... more Two sets of experiment were conducted at Mondouri (W.B.) during 2010-11 and 2011-12 to find out the suitable varieties and to standardize the date of planting for Kharif onion production in the Gangetic plains. During first year, eight varieties namely Agrifound Dark Red, Agrifound Light Red, N-53, Baswant -780, Arka Kalyan, Pusa Red, Nasik Red and Bombay Red were evaluated. After evaluation, three best perfoming varieties namely, Baswant -780, N -53 and Agrifound Dark Red were selected and transplanted on four different dates of planting (28 July, 18 August, 8 and 29 September) to identify the most suitable planting date for Kharif onion cultivation. Results indicated that maximum yield of 152.50 q ha -1 was obtained from Baswant-780. In the second experiment highest plant height, neck diameter, weight of fresh bulb, diameter of bulb and maximum yield of 167.48 q ha -1 was also obtained from Baswant-780 where the seedlings were transplanted on 8 September. Amongst the three varieti...
The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. S... more The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. Sprouting broccoli is an exotic vegetable which is gaining popularity among Indian growers due to its high nutritive value and market potential in the recent years. Experiment was conducted to determine the growth, yield and quality of sprouting broccoli under polyhouse and open field condition at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal (India) during the months of October to March (2010 to 2012). The experiment consisted of two growing conditions (viz, Polyhouse and Open field) with four hybrid varieties (viz, Early You, Princess, Fiesta and Nokguk). Results indicated that the plants grown in the polyhouse were superior than those grown in the field. Quality attributes like, Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, reducing sugar , non-reducing sugar and total sugar were also found significantly increased in pol...
Applied Biological Research, 2014
Present research work was conducted during 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 at Horticulture Research Stati... more Present research work was conducted during 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 at Horticulture Research Station, Mondouri, BCKVV, Nadia, West Bengal (India) to study the influence of integrated nutrient management using chemical fertilizers, bio-fertilizers and micro-nutrient (boron) on growth, yield and quality of red cabbage. The study revealed that growth attributing characters viz., plant height and spread were higher (42.83 and 48.63 cm, respectively) with application of recommended NPK [120:60:60 kg ha−1] + Azotobacter chroococcum [@ 10 kg ha−1] + boron [@ 1 kg ha−1]. Higher head weight, head diameter and projected yield of 1375 g, 52.47 cm and 37.02 tonnes ha−1, respectively, was achieved with the use of recommended NPK + A. chroococcum + phosphate solublizing bacterium Bacillus polymyxa + boron. The dry matter, vitamin C, total sugar and anthocyanin contents in red cabbage also improved when integrated nutrient management was followed.
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology
African Journal of Agricultural Research, Apr 25, 2013
The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. S... more The present study evaluates Poly House and Open field production of quality Sprouting broccoli. Sprouting broccoli is an exotic vegetable which is gaining popularity among Indian growers due to its high nutritive value and market potential in the recent years. Experiment was conducted to determine the growth, yield and quality of sprouting broccoli under polyhouse and open field condition at Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal (India) during the months of October to March (2010 to 2012). The experiment consisted of two growing conditions (viz, Polyhouse and Open field) with four hybrid varieties (viz, Early You, Princess, Fiesta and Nokguk). Results indicated that the plants grown in the polyhouse were superior than those grown in the field. Quality attributes like, Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, reducing sugar , non-reducing sugar and total sugar were also found significantly increased in polyhouse grown crops. Marketable curd yield of 'Early you' were highest in poly house condition. Plants grown in poly house gave the highest production in all the four varieties as compared to the plants grown in open field. Significant trends were found in all the quality attributes with increasing tendency in all the four varieties of sprouting broccoli in polyhouse. Study amongst the four varieties that for highest production with good quality, polyhouse condition was found to be effective for successful cultivation of Sprouting broccoli in the gangetic plains of West Bengal.
International Journal of Vegetable Science, 2015