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International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present experiment was carried out during summer season 2022-23 in Central Horticulture Resea... more The present experiment was carried out during summer season 2022-23 in Central Horticulture Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted to evaluate Performance of different varieties of Tinda (Praecitrullus fistulosus) under Prayagraj agro climatic condition. For the evaluation eight varieties treatments were V1-Ludhiana Special, V2- S-48, V3-Raja, V4-Komal, V5-IHS-45, V6-Laddu, V7-Heera, V8-Mahy Tinda are taken for the study in a Randomized Block Design with three replications in 2.5 x 1.5 m plot. The study revealed that the maximum vine length 182.8cm in V5 IHS-45. The number of primary branches was maximum in V5-IHS-45, 6.43 at final harvestings. At harvesting the number of nodes per plant was Maximum in V5-IHS-45, 34.36. Days to first female flower appearance was minimum in IHS45, 26.30. IHS-45 was found to be the best variety for fruit weight with 63.14gm. IHS-45 was found to be the best variety for diameter of fruit with 54.12mm...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

A field experiment was carried out in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institut... more A field experiment was carried out in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. During rabi season (2022-2023). The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different growth regulators on plant growth, flowering and flower yield of African marigold and to estimate the economics of different treatments. This experiment was laid out in Randomized block design (RBD) with 10 treatments and each treatment replicated thrice. The treatments consist of different combinations of plant growth regulators (Gibberellic acid, Salicylic acid and Sea weed extract). Treatment T3 (Gibberellic acid @150ppm) was statistically significant compared to other treatment combination, which recorded highest plant height (44.11 cm), no. of branches (43.53), stem diameter (1.61 cm), no. of leaves (118.93), plant spread (37.17 cm2), Bud length (0.93cm), days to 1st flowering (66.07 days), Size of flower (8...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different levels of NPK and micronutrients for plant growth, bulb... more Aims: To evaluate the effect of different levels of NPK and micronutrients for plant growth, bulb and quality of Onion (Allium cepa) in NFT system of Hydroponics. Study Design: Randomized Block design. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was carried out in 2022 at the shadenet of Department of horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj. Methodology: The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design with 7+1 (Control) with 3 replications. The treatments were T0 Tap water, T1 (8.12ml NPK/Pl), T2 (9.37ml NPK/Pl), T3 (10.62ml NPK/Pl), T4 (11.87ml NPK/Pl), T5 (13.12ml NPK/Pl), T6 (14.37ml NPK/Pl), T7 (15.62ml NPK/Pl). From the present investigation it is found that treatment T7 )15.62ml NPK/Pl) was found to be best in terms of Plant length, Number of leaves, diameter and weight of bulb, girth of bulb, days to maturity, Days to flowering, days to maturity, average fresh weight, neck thickness at maturity, sensory evaluation, TSS, ascorbic acid, dry matter ...

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

Protected cultivation provides a means to mitigate abiotic and biotic stresses, enabling crop pro... more Protected cultivation provides a means to mitigate abiotic and biotic stresses, enabling crop production even in adverse climates. A field experiment was carried out from March to May 2022 at the Horticulture Research Field in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institutes, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) India, the effects of the treatment TA41 on hybrid cucumber were investigated. The experiment was entitled as “Effect of TA41 on growth, yield and fruit quality of hybrid cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under protected condition” with randomized block design (RBD) with three replications and ten treatments. The experiment results revealed that hybrid cucumber performed extremely well under protected condition with respect to growth, earliness, yield and quality parameters. While taking the observation it was seen that in growth parameters, earliness and yield parameters, the highest values were recorded significantly ...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

This study aimed to determine the most effective combination of Integrated Nutrient Management (I... more This study aimed to determine the most effective combination of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and biofertilizers for enhancing the growth, yield, and quality of eggplants (Solanum melongena). A randomized block design with ten treatments was employed, incorporating various biofertilizers (Trichoderma harzanium, Azotobacter, and Rhizobacter) and INM components (vermicompost, farmyard manure, and poultry manure).The treatment combinations were T1 (100% Recommended Dose of Fertilizer - RDF), T2 (75% RDF + 25% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T3 (50% RDF + 50% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T4 (25% RDF + 75% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T5 (75% RDF + 25% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T6 (50% RDF + 50% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T7 (25% RDF + 75% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T8 (75% RDF + 25% Poultry manure + Rhizobium), T9 (50% RDF + 50% Poultry manure + Rhizobium), and T10 (25% RDF + 75% Poultry manure + Rhizobium). The findings revealed that T1 exhibited the best performance in ...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The experiment was carried out at Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, during... more The experiment was carried out at Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, during the year 2022. This experiment was conducted to find out the best performing genotypes in relation of growth, yield and quality of cucumber. Seven cucumber genotypes such as IET, 2021/CUCUVAR-1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and three check variety namely NAZIA,LHC-1395 and MALINI were studied at SHUATS, Prayagraj in randomized block design with three replications in 4.5 x 3.0 m plot during summer season 2022 to find out the best performing genotype in related to growth, yield and fruit quality traits. NAZIA was found with the maximum fruit weight (247.67g), Fruit length (18.37cm), Fruit yield per plot (43.64 kg), Fruit yield (326.40 q/ha). NAZIA was found superior based on overall performance in term of growth, yield and quality and highest net return (3,33,718 Rs/ha). The highest cost benefit ratio (3.14) was found in cucumber NAZIA variety.

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

About 40-70% of conventional fertilizer is wasted due to leaching causing environmental issues. C... more About 40-70% of conventional fertilizer is wasted due to leaching causing environmental issues. Controlled release fertilizers provide a promising solution as they gradually release nutrients to match the crop's nutrient requirements, improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing nutrient losses. The Experiment was carried out During March To June 2021-22, using a randomized block design with three replications and eight treatments, including a control using the recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF). The statistical analysis of the variance showed that the use of CRF had a significant effect on the growth, yield, and quality of red okra. Among the different levels of CRF used, treatment T7 (11g CRF/plant) performed the best in terms of growth parameters such as plant height and number of leaves. Treatment T2 (7g CRF/plant) was found to perform the best in terms of earliness parameters. Treatment T5 (9g CRF/plant) had the highest yield with 14.30 t/ha. Treatment T6 (10g CRF/pl...

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

The present experiment was carried out during 2021-22 in Central Horticulture Research Farm of De... more The present experiment was carried out during 2021-22 in Central Horticulture Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design with 10 treatments replicated thrice. The treatments were T0 (Without TA41),T1 (soil drenching of TA41 @10ml/L),T2 (soil drenching of TA41 @ 10ml/L+ Foliar spray 20ml/spray tank),T3 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 15ml/L),T4 (Soil drenching of TA41@ 15ml/+Foliar spray 30ml/Spray tank),T5 (Soil drenching of TA41@ 20ml/L),T6 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 20ml /L + foliar spray 40ml / spray tank),T7 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 25ml /L),T8 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 25ml/l + foliar spray 50ml/spray tank) and T9 (Foliar spray of TA41 @ 30 ml/spray tank). On the basis of our findings it was concluded that the treatment T4 (Soil drenching of TA41@ 15ml/+Foliar spray 30ml/Spray tank) was found to be best in the terms of vegetative growth, yield and yield parameters, quality parameters, shelf life and benefit ...

Journal of Ornamental Horticulture

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present investigation entitled, “Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Vegetative Gro... more The present investigation entitled, “Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Vegetative Growth Parameter of Lilium (Lilium Longiflorum) cv. Pavia Under Shade Net Condition” was under taken in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, (Allahabad). During winter season of 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and Pooled. The experiment was layout in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 13 treatments and each treatment replicated thrice. The treatments consist of different combinations of inorganic fertilizers (N, P and K) and organic fertilizers (FYM, Vermicompost and Poultry Manure) and control (No fertilizers and manures). The treatment T5 50% RDF + FYM 14 t ha-1 was found the statistically significant compared to other treatment combination, which recorded highest plant height (23.68, 57.11 and 76.41 cm), spread area (8.19 cm2, 15.54 cm2 and 18.47 cm2), Number of leaves (36.63, 57.11 and 76.41), ...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

An Experiment was conducted at the Postharvest laboratory, Department of Horticulture entitled wi... more An Experiment was conducted at the Postharvest laboratory, Department of Horticulture entitled with “Effect of osmotic dehydration of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) under sun drying” during the year 2021-2022 to determine the effect of sun drying on osmotic dehydration of beetroot slices for its evaluation of physio-chemical contents, shelf life, and sensory evaluation during total 60 days of storage period and to work out on the economics In this study, 10 treatments with varying amounts of salt, honey, sugar, and K2S2O5 were used, with 4 replications (10 days, 30 days, 45 days, and 60 days) of storage periods at ambient temperature. On the basis of results obtained during the investigation the best osmotic agent for drying of beetroot slice was T7 Treated beetroot slices (Sugar 200g/Kg + K2S2O5 0.5%) + Sun drying of beetroot slices) with pH (6.30), TSS (11.46), fat content (0.28), Protein content (2.41), weight (92.5g). T7 (Treated beetroot slices (Sugar 200g/Kg + K2S2O5 0.5%) + Su...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers o... more An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers on growth, yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) var. Nashik Red during 2021-2022 in Rabi season (Nov-Apr) at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh). Total 13 treatments were replicated thrice in Randomized Block Design (RBD). The results showed that treatment T4 (75% NPK + 25% Poultry manure) was recorded maximum in growth and quality parameters i.e., plant height (62.29 cm), maximum number of leaves (10.38), maximum TSS (14.58 0Brix) and maximum ascorbic content of (12.49).whereas, the yield parameters were maximum in treatment T8 (50% NPK + 50% Poultry manure) was recorded with maximum weight of fresh bulb weight (181.70 g), maximum weight of cured bulb (168.07 g), maximum bulb diameter (8.63 cm), maximum yield per plot (23.09 kg) and maximum yield per hectare (15.36 t).

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Aims: Succulents are on the rising trend of popularity due to its compromising behaviour with wat... more Aims: Succulents are on the rising trend of popularity due to its compromising behaviour with watering and durability indoors, creating a peaceful and healthy living condition. Thus it is the need of the hour to find a suitable propagation method or use of exogenous substances with propagation to assist regenerating new plants. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: The present investigation entitled Effect of IAA and IBA Application on leaf cuttings of Mexican Snow Ball (Echeveria elegans). Was conducted in Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, during February, 2021 to April, 2021. Methodology: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three (IAA 100 ppm, IAA 300 ppm, IAA 500 ppm, IBA 100 ppm, IBA 300, IBA 500 ppm, IAA + IBA (100 ppm + 500 ppm), IAA + IBA (500 ppm + 100 ppm) and Contr...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present investigation was carried out to Effect of different level of NPK and CRF for plant g... more The present investigation was carried out to Effect of different level of NPK and CRF for plant growth and rhizome yield in Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) was conducted in the horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higgin bottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) during July 2021- April 2022. The experiment was laid out in RBD with 11 Treatments with 3 replications. The results revealed that the treatment T10 100% CRF(Control Release Fertilizer)performed the best in terms in Plant height (140.22), leaf length (49.06), leaf width (19.10), No. of tillers(14.33), fresh weight per plant (736.33), Number of rhizomes per plant (11.33), yield of rhizomes per plant (11.78), yield of rhizomes per hectare (81.81), Maximum cost benefit (3.50). Therefore, the treatment T10 100% CRF is the best when compared to other treatments. As, the highest benefit cost ratio was observed in T10 100% CRF. i.e. (3.50).

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

An experiment on the “Performance of Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.) Genotypes for Growth,... more An experiment on the “Performance of Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.) Genotypes for Growth, Yield and Quality” was conducted during February to May. 2022, in field of Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) India. The results of the present investigation, regarding the performance of 10 genotypes of Bottle Gourd i.e. (IET/2021/BOGVAR-1, IET/2021/BOGVAR-2, IET/2021/BOGVAR-3, IET/2021/BOGVAR-4, IET/2021/BOGVAR-5, IET/2021/BOVAR-6, IET/2021/BOGVAR-7, IET/2021/BOGVAR-8, IET/2021/BOGVAR-9 and IET/2021/BOGVAR-10) obtained from different sources evaluated for plant growth, yield and quality have been discussed and interpreted in the light of previous research work. The experiment was conducted in Randomized block design, were each replicated thrice. From the present experimental findings it was founded that the genotype IET/2021/BOGVAR-8 was recorded wit...

The Pharma Innovation

(UP) during February to May 2021. The experiment was be laid out in randomized block design (R.B.... more (UP) during February to May 2021. The experiment was be laid out in randomized block design (R.B.D.) with 10 treatments with 3 replications. the results revealed that treatment T2 (GA3 60 PPM+ETHREL 150PPM)-performs the best in the following parameters, days to 1st true leaf emergence(21.53),days to 2nd true leaf emergence(25.33), days to 1st male flower emergence(34.8), average fruit weight (0.61),average fruit length(10.93), average fruit diameter (11.64), average fruit yield per plant (2.60) average fruit yield per hectare (27.61tn/ha), internode length (10.72),average vine length (1.44), nodes at 1st male flower emergence (2.26), no of leaves (82.20), bcr (2.51: 1). Therefore, the treatment T2 (GA3 60 PPM+ETHREL 150PPM) is the best when compared to other treatments and control.

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

The objective of this study was to find out the best level of Micro-nutrient on plant growth and ... more The objective of this study was to find out the best level of Micro-nutrient on plant growth and flower yield of Calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) and to work out the economics of different treatments. Under Prayagraj Agro-climatic condition” cv. Calypso II in the Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, (U.P.), India. During the winter season November, 2021 to February, 2022. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD), with ten treatments of different level of Micronutrients (Copper, Zinc and Manganese), with thrice replicated. The treatment T7 (0.2% Manganese + RDF) found best in term of plant growth and yield with high benefit cost ratio of Calendula followed by treatment T8 (0.4% Manganese + RDF) where as minimum Plant growth, flower yield and Cost Benefit Ratio was recorded in treatment T0 (Control + RDF).

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

This study was conducted in the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agr... more This study was conducted in the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (UP) from October 2021- March 2022 to investigate the Effect of Fertigation Intervals on Plant Growth and Flower Yield of Multiflora Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) cv. Branfountain Purple. The experiment was laid out in RBD with nine treatments which were replicated thrice. The results revealed that treatment T9 (19:19:19 NPK/m2(4.6 g) @ 8 days interval)) + foliage spray of 0.2% EDTA Chelated micronutrient mixture) – performed the best in terms of plant height(cm) (21), number of branches (53), plant spread (cm) (27), Number of leaves (403), number of flowers per plant (75), chlorophyll content of leaves (SPAD value) (31.9), days to first flowering (days) (130), days 50% flowering (days) (143), flowering duration (days) (185), flower diameter (cm) (4.0), individual flower weight...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present investigation was carried out in the polyhouse of Horticultural Research Field, Depar... more The present investigation was carried out in the polyhouse of Horticultural Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agriculture Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agricultural Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during year 2021on Amaranthus. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Block Design consisting of 12 treatments with three replications using farm yard manure, vermicompost, poultry manure and goat manure for organic fertilizers and NPK for inorganic fertilizers to find out the best treatment combination. The application of treatment T9 [R.D.F50%+25% Poultry manure+25% Goat manure] was shown highest in terms growth attributes Plant height (37.02), Number of branches (29), plant spread (25.89), Root length (7.83), Yield per plant (151.27g), Yield per plot (5.56 kg), Yield per 200m2 (1112kg) and Anthocyanin content per 100g (158.8mg). T₉ [R.D.F 50%+50% Poultry manure] has given best results in terms of leaf length (7.36) and, Number of leaves (35.33). Th...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present experiment was carried out during summer season 2022-23 in Central Horticulture Resea... more The present experiment was carried out during summer season 2022-23 in Central Horticulture Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted to evaluate Performance of different varieties of Tinda (Praecitrullus fistulosus) under Prayagraj agro climatic condition. For the evaluation eight varieties treatments were V1-Ludhiana Special, V2- S-48, V3-Raja, V4-Komal, V5-IHS-45, V6-Laddu, V7-Heera, V8-Mahy Tinda are taken for the study in a Randomized Block Design with three replications in 2.5 x 1.5 m plot. The study revealed that the maximum vine length 182.8cm in V5 IHS-45. The number of primary branches was maximum in V5-IHS-45, 6.43 at final harvestings. At harvesting the number of nodes per plant was Maximum in V5-IHS-45, 34.36. Days to first female flower appearance was minimum in IHS45, 26.30. IHS-45 was found to be the best variety for fruit weight with 63.14gm. IHS-45 was found to be the best variety for diameter of fruit with 54.12mm...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

A field experiment was carried out in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institut... more A field experiment was carried out in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. During rabi season (2022-2023). The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different growth regulators on plant growth, flowering and flower yield of African marigold and to estimate the economics of different treatments. This experiment was laid out in Randomized block design (RBD) with 10 treatments and each treatment replicated thrice. The treatments consist of different combinations of plant growth regulators (Gibberellic acid, Salicylic acid and Sea weed extract). Treatment T3 (Gibberellic acid @150ppm) was statistically significant compared to other treatment combination, which recorded highest plant height (44.11 cm), no. of branches (43.53), stem diameter (1.61 cm), no. of leaves (118.93), plant spread (37.17 cm2), Bud length (0.93cm), days to 1st flowering (66.07 days), Size of flower (8...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different levels of NPK and micronutrients for plant growth, bulb... more Aims: To evaluate the effect of different levels of NPK and micronutrients for plant growth, bulb and quality of Onion (Allium cepa) in NFT system of Hydroponics. Study Design: Randomized Block design. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was carried out in 2022 at the shadenet of Department of horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj. Methodology: The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design with 7+1 (Control) with 3 replications. The treatments were T0 Tap water, T1 (8.12ml NPK/Pl), T2 (9.37ml NPK/Pl), T3 (10.62ml NPK/Pl), T4 (11.87ml NPK/Pl), T5 (13.12ml NPK/Pl), T6 (14.37ml NPK/Pl), T7 (15.62ml NPK/Pl). From the present investigation it is found that treatment T7 )15.62ml NPK/Pl) was found to be best in terms of Plant length, Number of leaves, diameter and weight of bulb, girth of bulb, days to maturity, Days to flowering, days to maturity, average fresh weight, neck thickness at maturity, sensory evaluation, TSS, ascorbic acid, dry matter ...

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

Protected cultivation provides a means to mitigate abiotic and biotic stresses, enabling crop pro... more Protected cultivation provides a means to mitigate abiotic and biotic stresses, enabling crop production even in adverse climates. A field experiment was carried out from March to May 2022 at the Horticulture Research Field in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institutes, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) India, the effects of the treatment TA41 on hybrid cucumber were investigated. The experiment was entitled as “Effect of TA41 on growth, yield and fruit quality of hybrid cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under protected condition” with randomized block design (RBD) with three replications and ten treatments. The experiment results revealed that hybrid cucumber performed extremely well under protected condition with respect to growth, earliness, yield and quality parameters. While taking the observation it was seen that in growth parameters, earliness and yield parameters, the highest values were recorded significantly ...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

This study aimed to determine the most effective combination of Integrated Nutrient Management (I... more This study aimed to determine the most effective combination of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and biofertilizers for enhancing the growth, yield, and quality of eggplants (Solanum melongena). A randomized block design with ten treatments was employed, incorporating various biofertilizers (Trichoderma harzanium, Azotobacter, and Rhizobacter) and INM components (vermicompost, farmyard manure, and poultry manure).The treatment combinations were T1 (100% Recommended Dose of Fertilizer - RDF), T2 (75% RDF + 25% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T3 (50% RDF + 50% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T4 (25% RDF + 75% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T5 (75% RDF + 25% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T6 (50% RDF + 50% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T7 (25% RDF + 75% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T8 (75% RDF + 25% Poultry manure + Rhizobium), T9 (50% RDF + 50% Poultry manure + Rhizobium), and T10 (25% RDF + 75% Poultry manure + Rhizobium). The findings revealed that T1 exhibited the best performance in ...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The experiment was carried out at Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, during... more The experiment was carried out at Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, during the year 2022. This experiment was conducted to find out the best performing genotypes in relation of growth, yield and quality of cucumber. Seven cucumber genotypes such as IET, 2021/CUCUVAR-1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and three check variety namely NAZIA,LHC-1395 and MALINI were studied at SHUATS, Prayagraj in randomized block design with three replications in 4.5 x 3.0 m plot during summer season 2022 to find out the best performing genotype in related to growth, yield and fruit quality traits. NAZIA was found with the maximum fruit weight (247.67g), Fruit length (18.37cm), Fruit yield per plot (43.64 kg), Fruit yield (326.40 q/ha). NAZIA was found superior based on overall performance in term of growth, yield and quality and highest net return (3,33,718 Rs/ha). The highest cost benefit ratio (3.14) was found in cucumber NAZIA variety.

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

About 40-70% of conventional fertilizer is wasted due to leaching causing environmental issues. C... more About 40-70% of conventional fertilizer is wasted due to leaching causing environmental issues. Controlled release fertilizers provide a promising solution as they gradually release nutrients to match the crop's nutrient requirements, improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing nutrient losses. The Experiment was carried out During March To June 2021-22, using a randomized block design with three replications and eight treatments, including a control using the recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF). The statistical analysis of the variance showed that the use of CRF had a significant effect on the growth, yield, and quality of red okra. Among the different levels of CRF used, treatment T7 (11g CRF/plant) performed the best in terms of growth parameters such as plant height and number of leaves. Treatment T2 (7g CRF/plant) was found to perform the best in terms of earliness parameters. Treatment T5 (9g CRF/plant) had the highest yield with 14.30 t/ha. Treatment T6 (10g CRF/pl...

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

The present experiment was carried out during 2021-22 in Central Horticulture Research Farm of De... more The present experiment was carried out during 2021-22 in Central Horticulture Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design with 10 treatments replicated thrice. The treatments were T0 (Without TA41),T1 (soil drenching of TA41 @10ml/L),T2 (soil drenching of TA41 @ 10ml/L+ Foliar spray 20ml/spray tank),T3 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 15ml/L),T4 (Soil drenching of TA41@ 15ml/+Foliar spray 30ml/Spray tank),T5 (Soil drenching of TA41@ 20ml/L),T6 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 20ml /L + foliar spray 40ml / spray tank),T7 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 25ml /L),T8 (Soil drenching of TA41 @ 25ml/l + foliar spray 50ml/spray tank) and T9 (Foliar spray of TA41 @ 30 ml/spray tank). On the basis of our findings it was concluded that the treatment T4 (Soil drenching of TA41@ 15ml/+Foliar spray 30ml/Spray tank) was found to be best in the terms of vegetative growth, yield and yield parameters, quality parameters, shelf life and benefit ...

Journal of Ornamental Horticulture

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present investigation entitled, “Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Vegetative Gro... more The present investigation entitled, “Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Vegetative Growth Parameter of Lilium (Lilium Longiflorum) cv. Pavia Under Shade Net Condition” was under taken in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, (Allahabad). During winter season of 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and Pooled. The experiment was layout in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 13 treatments and each treatment replicated thrice. The treatments consist of different combinations of inorganic fertilizers (N, P and K) and organic fertilizers (FYM, Vermicompost and Poultry Manure) and control (No fertilizers and manures). The treatment T5 50% RDF + FYM 14 t ha-1 was found the statistically significant compared to other treatment combination, which recorded highest plant height (23.68, 57.11 and 76.41 cm), spread area (8.19 cm2, 15.54 cm2 and 18.47 cm2), Number of leaves (36.63, 57.11 and 76.41), ...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

An Experiment was conducted at the Postharvest laboratory, Department of Horticulture entitled wi... more An Experiment was conducted at the Postharvest laboratory, Department of Horticulture entitled with “Effect of osmotic dehydration of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) under sun drying” during the year 2021-2022 to determine the effect of sun drying on osmotic dehydration of beetroot slices for its evaluation of physio-chemical contents, shelf life, and sensory evaluation during total 60 days of storage period and to work out on the economics In this study, 10 treatments with varying amounts of salt, honey, sugar, and K2S2O5 were used, with 4 replications (10 days, 30 days, 45 days, and 60 days) of storage periods at ambient temperature. On the basis of results obtained during the investigation the best osmotic agent for drying of beetroot slice was T7 Treated beetroot slices (Sugar 200g/Kg + K2S2O5 0.5%) + Sun drying of beetroot slices) with pH (6.30), TSS (11.46), fat content (0.28), Protein content (2.41), weight (92.5g). T7 (Treated beetroot slices (Sugar 200g/Kg + K2S2O5 0.5%) + Su...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers o... more An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers on growth, yield and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) var. Nashik Red during 2021-2022 in Rabi season (Nov-Apr) at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh). Total 13 treatments were replicated thrice in Randomized Block Design (RBD). The results showed that treatment T4 (75% NPK + 25% Poultry manure) was recorded maximum in growth and quality parameters i.e., plant height (62.29 cm), maximum number of leaves (10.38), maximum TSS (14.58 0Brix) and maximum ascorbic content of (12.49).whereas, the yield parameters were maximum in treatment T8 (50% NPK + 50% Poultry manure) was recorded with maximum weight of fresh bulb weight (181.70 g), maximum weight of cured bulb (168.07 g), maximum bulb diameter (8.63 cm), maximum yield per plot (23.09 kg) and maximum yield per hectare (15.36 t).

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Aims: Succulents are on the rising trend of popularity due to its compromising behaviour with wat... more Aims: Succulents are on the rising trend of popularity due to its compromising behaviour with watering and durability indoors, creating a peaceful and healthy living condition. Thus it is the need of the hour to find a suitable propagation method or use of exogenous substances with propagation to assist regenerating new plants. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: The present investigation entitled Effect of IAA and IBA Application on leaf cuttings of Mexican Snow Ball (Echeveria elegans). Was conducted in Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, during February, 2021 to April, 2021. Methodology: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three (IAA 100 ppm, IAA 300 ppm, IAA 500 ppm, IBA 100 ppm, IBA 300, IBA 500 ppm, IAA + IBA (100 ppm + 500 ppm), IAA + IBA (500 ppm + 100 ppm) and Contr...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present investigation was carried out to Effect of different level of NPK and CRF for plant g... more The present investigation was carried out to Effect of different level of NPK and CRF for plant growth and rhizome yield in Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) was conducted in the horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higgin bottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) during July 2021- April 2022. The experiment was laid out in RBD with 11 Treatments with 3 replications. The results revealed that the treatment T10 100% CRF(Control Release Fertilizer)performed the best in terms in Plant height (140.22), leaf length (49.06), leaf width (19.10), No. of tillers(14.33), fresh weight per plant (736.33), Number of rhizomes per plant (11.33), yield of rhizomes per plant (11.78), yield of rhizomes per hectare (81.81), Maximum cost benefit (3.50). Therefore, the treatment T10 100% CRF is the best when compared to other treatments. As, the highest benefit cost ratio was observed in T10 100% CRF. i.e. (3.50).

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

An experiment on the “Performance of Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.) Genotypes for Growth,... more An experiment on the “Performance of Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.) Genotypes for Growth, Yield and Quality” was conducted during February to May. 2022, in field of Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) India. The results of the present investigation, regarding the performance of 10 genotypes of Bottle Gourd i.e. (IET/2021/BOGVAR-1, IET/2021/BOGVAR-2, IET/2021/BOGVAR-3, IET/2021/BOGVAR-4, IET/2021/BOGVAR-5, IET/2021/BOVAR-6, IET/2021/BOGVAR-7, IET/2021/BOGVAR-8, IET/2021/BOGVAR-9 and IET/2021/BOGVAR-10) obtained from different sources evaluated for plant growth, yield and quality have been discussed and interpreted in the light of previous research work. The experiment was conducted in Randomized block design, were each replicated thrice. From the present experimental findings it was founded that the genotype IET/2021/BOGVAR-8 was recorded wit...

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(UP) during February to May 2021. The experiment was be laid out in randomized block design (R.B.... more (UP) during February to May 2021. The experiment was be laid out in randomized block design (R.B.D.) with 10 treatments with 3 replications. the results revealed that treatment T2 (GA3 60 PPM+ETHREL 150PPM)-performs the best in the following parameters, days to 1st true leaf emergence(21.53),days to 2nd true leaf emergence(25.33), days to 1st male flower emergence(34.8), average fruit weight (0.61),average fruit length(10.93), average fruit diameter (11.64), average fruit yield per plant (2.60) average fruit yield per hectare (27.61tn/ha), internode length (10.72),average vine length (1.44), nodes at 1st male flower emergence (2.26), no of leaves (82.20), bcr (2.51: 1). Therefore, the treatment T2 (GA3 60 PPM+ETHREL 150PPM) is the best when compared to other treatments and control.

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

The objective of this study was to find out the best level of Micro-nutrient on plant growth and ... more The objective of this study was to find out the best level of Micro-nutrient on plant growth and flower yield of Calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) and to work out the economics of different treatments. Under Prayagraj Agro-climatic condition” cv. Calypso II in the Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, (U.P.), India. During the winter season November, 2021 to February, 2022. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD), with ten treatments of different level of Micronutrients (Copper, Zinc and Manganese), with thrice replicated. The treatment T7 (0.2% Manganese + RDF) found best in term of plant growth and yield with high benefit cost ratio of Calendula followed by treatment T8 (0.4% Manganese + RDF) where as minimum Plant growth, flower yield and Cost Benefit Ratio was recorded in treatment T0 (Control + RDF).

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

This study was conducted in the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agr... more This study was conducted in the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (UP) from October 2021- March 2022 to investigate the Effect of Fertigation Intervals on Plant Growth and Flower Yield of Multiflora Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) cv. Branfountain Purple. The experiment was laid out in RBD with nine treatments which were replicated thrice. The results revealed that treatment T9 (19:19:19 NPK/m2(4.6 g) @ 8 days interval)) + foliage spray of 0.2% EDTA Chelated micronutrient mixture) – performed the best in terms of plant height(cm) (21), number of branches (53), plant spread (cm) (27), Number of leaves (403), number of flowers per plant (75), chlorophyll content of leaves (SPAD value) (31.9), days to first flowering (days) (130), days 50% flowering (days) (143), flowering duration (days) (185), flower diameter (cm) (4.0), individual flower weight...

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

The present investigation was carried out in the polyhouse of Horticultural Research Field, Depar... more The present investigation was carried out in the polyhouse of Horticultural Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agriculture Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agricultural Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during year 2021on Amaranthus. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Block Design consisting of 12 treatments with three replications using farm yard manure, vermicompost, poultry manure and goat manure for organic fertilizers and NPK for inorganic fertilizers to find out the best treatment combination. The application of treatment T9 [R.D.F50%+25% Poultry manure+25% Goat manure] was shown highest in terms growth attributes Plant height (37.02), Number of branches (29), plant spread (25.89), Root length (7.83), Yield per plant (151.27g), Yield per plot (5.56 kg), Yield per 200m2 (1112kg) and Anthocyanin content per 100g (158.8mg). T₉ [R.D.F 50%+50% Poultry manure] has given best results in terms of leaf length (7.36) and, Number of leaves (35.33). Th...