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• Physico-chemical Characterization and Fertility Status of some Forest Nursery Soils of District Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh

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J. N. Raina , Pardeep Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 126, No 6 (2000), Pagination: 657-663

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to determine physico-chemical properties and fertility status of some forest nursery soils of District Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh_ Analysis of surface and sub-surface soil samples collected from the nurseries was carried out. The soil pH was found neutral and electrical conductivity was in safe limits (less than 0.8 dsm^-1). The CEC values ranged between 7.1-16.8 cmol/kg soil and were higher in surface soils as compared to sub-surface soils. Organic carbon status was rated medium, while available N, P and K were categorized as low to medium, high and medium, respectively. Available Ca and Mg were in adequate amounts and SO₄-S was found high. In order to have healthy nursery seedlings, there is a need to apply recommended doses of chemical fertilizers in conjunction with organic manures, however, phosphatic fertilizer application can be reduced by 25 percent of recommended dose.

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• Comparative Study of Memory Deficits in first Episode Schizophrenia, Chronic Schizophrenia and Non-Patient Group

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Mudassir Hassan ¹, Mohd Altaf Paul ¹, Deapti Mishra ², Firdous Var ³, Pardeep Kumar ⁴, Dharmender Kumar Nehra ⁵, Ajaz Khan ⁶

Affiliations
1 Clinical Psychologist, Jamia Millia Islamia, University, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Behaviour and Medical Science, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN
3 Clinical Psychologist, NIMHANS, Bangalore, IN
4 Psychiatric Social Worker, State Institute of Mental Health, PGI-MS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
5 Clinical Psychologist, State Institute of Mental Health, PGI-MS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
6 Department of Clinical Psychology, Government Medical Collage, Srinagar, Kashmir, IN

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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 3, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 571-574

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Patients with schizophrenia have pronounced deficits in memory which can vary along the course of disease. A sample of 40 patients [20 first episodes schizophrenia and 20 chrome schizophrenia] was selected from the outpatient department of "Post Graduate Institute of Behavioral And Medical Sciences", Raipur (C.G) using purposive sampling method. Benton Visual Retention test, PGI Memory scale and General Health Questionnaire were used to collect the data. Significant difference was seen regarding memory impairment between patient group and non-patient group on Benton Visual Retention Test. Memory Impairment in chrome schizophrenia patients is greater than first episode schizophrenia.

Keywords

Memory, Schizophrenia, First Episode, Chronic Schizophrenia.

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• Diagonal Connected T Mesh

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Authors

Akash Punhani ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Nitin ²

Affiliations
1 Department of CSE and IT, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan-173234, Himachal Pradesh, IN
2 Department of CSE and IT, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, A-10, Sector-62, Noida-201307, Uttar Pradesh, IN

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9, No 32 (2016), Pagination: 

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Objectives: The high computing demands leads to high communication between the various cores on the chips. This leads to the exploration of various topologies. The Mesh based topologies are widely accepted due to simplicity. This mesh topology is modified with objective to reduce inter node distance. Methods/Statistical Analysis: Proposed topology has been generated as the union of the Diagonal connected mesh and T Mesh. To test the performance the proposed topology that is Diagonal connected T mesh is compared with diagonal connected mesh and T Mesh. To test the performance of the topology static routing algorithm is used. The various traffic patterns have been used for the analysis of latency and bandwidth. Findings: The proposed topology has performed better in comparison to Diagonal connected Mesh and T Mesh in case of Uniform traffic and Bit Complement traffic. In case of tornado traffic results are identical to that of Diagonal connected mesh. The hop count analysis shows that there is always a positive improvement. Average Hop count of the diagonal Connected T mesh is 87% less than that of it counterpart. This makes the proposed proved to be better than the existing topologies. Application/Improvements: The proposed topology for network on chip will always be suitable for the applications in which the communication is either uniform among the nodes or is communicating to the nodes having complement traffic match.

Keywords

Hop Count, Mesh, Network on Chip, Topology, Traffic Analysis.

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• Evaluation of Lettuce Genotypes for Yield and Quality under Protected Conditions of Northwestern Himalayas

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Authors

Pardeep Kumar ¹, N. K. Pathania ¹, Parveen Sharma ¹, Nageswer Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, IN
2 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 41, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 184-188

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Lettuce is a popular salad vegetable in European countries. In India its demand is also increasing. It is not possible to grow salad vegetables under open environmental conditions due to vagaries of weather. The state government in Himachal Pradesh (India) is promoting polyhouse cultivation in a very big way. But the lack of suitable cultivars under polyhouse conditions is the biggest challenge to the growers of the hilly state. Therefore, in the present study seven genotypes of lettuce viz. Red Butter Head (G₁), Ice-berg (G₂), Revolution (G₃), Dublin (G₄), Garishma (G₅), Bergamo (G₆) and Green Romaine (G₇) were evaluated in a 36 x 6 m modified naturally ventilated polyhouse having fan pad system. Maximum gross weight (826.6 g/plant) was recorded in G₂ which was statistically at par with G₄ (791.6 g/plant). Minimum gross weight per plant was found in G₇ (18836 g). Maximum net weight/plant was recorded in G₇ (631.3 g) which was statistically at par with G₂ (578.3 g), G₄ (583.6 g), G₅ (458.6 g) and G₆ (480.3 g). Lettuce genotypes also varied in quality parameters viz. chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll, starch, reducing, non-reducing and total sugars and sodium content.

Keywords

Lettuce, Polyhouse, Protected Cultivation, Salad Vegetable.

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• Vegetable Grafting:A Boon to Vegetable Growers to Combat Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, Shivani Rana ¹, Parveen Sharma ¹, Viplove Negi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 41, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 1-5

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Grafting is an alternative approach used in vegetable production to fight against soil-borne diseases such as Fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt and nematodes since 1920s in Japan and Korea. Grafting as a technology for the commercial production was later on adopted by many countries in Europe, Middle East, Northern Africa, Central America and other parts of Asia. For the production of many fruit-bearing vegetables which include watermelon, cucumber, melon, tomato, eggplant and pepper, grafted seedlings were used. These seedlings besides providing resistance against biotic/abiotic stresses, increase the yield of the cultivars. This technique is considered eco-friendly for sustainable vegetable production because the resistant ischolar_mainstock reduces dependence on agrochemicals. Grafting improves quality of the plant and is used to induce resistance against low and high temperatures. Growth, yield and fruit quality of the scion is greatly influenced by the type of ischolar_mainstock used. Due to high post graft mortality of seedlings, this technology is still in infancy in India. For its commercial application in India, sharpening of grafting skills and healing environment need to be standardized.

Keywords

Grafting, Advantages, Methods, Basic Pre-Requisites, Precautions.

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• Evaluation of Different Rootstocks for Bacterial Wilt Tolerance in Bell Pepper [Capsicum annuum (L.) Var. grossum (Sendt.)] under Protected Conditions

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Shivani Rana ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Parveen Sharma ¹, Amar Singh ¹, S. K. Upadhyay ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur 176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 41, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 100-103

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Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. grossum Sendt.) is an important commercial crop grown under protected condition in Himachal Pradesh. Being long duration under protected environment, it is the principle money spinner off-season crop. Production of bell pepper under protected conditions in the state is very low as compared to the National and International levels because of lack of suitable Cultivars and hybrids resistant to bacterial wilt. Among biotic stresses bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is the most devastating disease under protected as well as open field conditions in mid hills of HP which reduces yield of capsicum to very low levels. Numerous attempts have been made to develop bacterial wilt resistant varieties, but till date no resistant hybrid is available. The best option to overcome this problem is grafting scions of horticulturally superior hybrids on resistant ischolar_mainstocks. The study revealed that chilli ischolar_mainstock PI-201232 was the most suitable bacterial wilt resistant ischolar_mainstock of bell pepper whereas; brinjal ischolar_mainstocks were not suitable for bell pepper scions.

Keywords

Bell Pepper, Grafting, Rootstock, Scion, Bacterial Wilt, Protected Cultivation.

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• Tourism Innovations and Their Implementation: A Case Study of Haryana, India

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Pardeep Kumar , Pardeep Singh

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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 4, No 5 (2015), Pagination: 

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There is only one good example in the past when a state of India took the initiative to create, virtually out of nothing, a tourism Industry. This was the Haryana in 1970s, which led an imaginative drive to transform the state into a place attractive for tourists. Haryana which pioneered the concept of Highway tourism in the country now hold several feathers of Golf, Eco, Farm, MICE and Medical tourism in its cap of tourism. This paper focuses on the different innovative ideas taken by the state of Haryana for developing and improving tourism products. Thus, this paper is going to explore different forms and positioning of tourism products in Haryana along with Tourism Policy 2008 in which several innovative steps were proposed to be taken. 

Keywords

Haryana, policy, tourism, innovation, India

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• Effectiveness of a Remedial Program for Reading and Spelling Deficits

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, C. R. Darolia ¹, J. S. Bidlan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 6, No 4 (2015), Pagination: 407-410

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This study was designed to examine the effectiveness of J. P. Das's PASS Reading Enhancement Program (PREP) in reading and spelling deficits and among PASS processes of children with reading disabilities. A sample of 140 students (9-12 years), 70 in control group and 70 in experimental group were tested on Wide Range Achievement Test 4 (WRAT 4) and Das Battery of Cognitive Assessment System in pre and post test conditions. Reading disabled children were diagnosed as scoring below 16th percentile on particular WRAT 4 and CAS subtest. The experimental group received PREP remedial intervention for 4 months and was retested on a parallel form of WRAT 4 and CAS. Results revealed that control group did not differ in pre- and post-test conditions in any of the areas of reading, spelling, and PASS processes. However, the experimental group recorded remarkable improvement in reading, spelling and simultaneous and successive synthesis (p<.001). The findings provide an evidence for the validity of PREP in improving upon these areas of deficit among reading disabled children.

Keywords

Reading Disabilities, Cognitive Assessment System, Pass Reading Enhancement Program.

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• Validation of a Remedial Program for Mathematical Deficits

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, J. S. Bidlan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 6, No 4 (2015), Pagination: 418-421

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The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of Naglieri's Planning Facilitation Method (PF) in mathematical deficits and among PASS processes of children with mathematical disabilities. A sample of 140 students (9-12 years), 70 in control group and 70 in experimental group were tested on Wide Range Achievement Test - 4 (WRAT - 4) and Das Battery of Cognitive Assessment System (CAS) in pre and post test conditions. Mathematical disabled children were diagnosed as scoring below 16th percentile on particular WRAT - 4 and CAS subtest. The experimental group received PF intervention for 4 months and was retested on WRAT - 4 and CAS. Results revealed that control group did not differ in any of the areas of maths and PASS processes. However, the experimental group recorded remarkable improvement on math computation and planning and simultaneous synthesis (P<.001). The findings provide an evidence of planning facilitation method's effectiveness in enhancing these deficit areas of children with mathematical disability.

Keywords

Mathematical Disabilities, Cognitive Assessment System, Planning Facilitation Method.

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• Isolation and Characterization of a Virus Infecting Chilli in Eastern Uttar Pardessh

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Authors

Pardeep Kumar ¹, D. Tripathi ², L. P. Awasthi ², R. K. Jain ³

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Siddharth Nagar (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Plant Pathology, N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.), IN
3 Advance Center of Virology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, IN

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International Journal of Plant Protection, Vol 9, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 301-305

Abstract

Chilli plants showing severe mosaic mottling on foliage and bud necrosis symptoms, were collected from different locations around Faizabad and the causal virus was purified. The purified virus samples reacted only with polyclonal antiserum raised against coat protein (cp) of Tobacco streak virus (TSV) isolate from India (TSV- SF) in direct antigen coated enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. The identity of the causal virus associated with chilli bud necrosis was further confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and sequence analysis. The CP gene was amplified and sequenced. The CP gene was 717 nucleotides long and could encode a protein of 238 amino acids. Comparative amino acid sequence analysis revealed that the virus infected chilli shared maximum identity both at nucleotide (98-99%) and amino acids (98%) levels with the corresponding region of TSV isolates.

Keywords

Chilli, Virus, Isolation, Characterization.

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• Graft Compatibility Studies in Interspecific Tomato-Potato Grafts

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Authors

Viplove Negi ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Parveen Sharma ¹, Desh Raj ¹, Amar Singh ², Binny Vats ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
2 Department of Plant Pathology, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 42, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 29-31

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An inter-specific tomato-potato graft study was undertaken in a naturally ventilated quonset polyhouse at Palampur during the autumn and winter seasons 2015. The treatments comprised of combination of two tomato hybrids [Avtar-7711 (S₁) and GS-600 (S₂)] as scions, three potato cultivars viz. Kufri Himsona (V₁), Kufri Himalini (V₂) and Kufri Giriraj (V₃) as ischolar_mainstocks and two grafting methods viz. tongue grafting (G₁) and cleft grafting (G₂). GS-600 tongue grafted on Kufri Himalini (V₂G₁S₂) resulted in maximum survival of grafted plants (93.25%) as well as grafting success rate (81.68%). Kufri Himalini (V₂) was found to be the best ischolar_mainstock for tomato scions which gave 2 maximum survival of grafted plants (87.89%) as well as grafting success rate (76.59%). Cleft grafting (G₂) resulted in maximum survival of grafted plants (84.13%) and grafting success rate (72.95%). Tomato scion GS-600 (S₂) was found to be the best scion for potato ischolar_mainstocks which resulted in a significantly higher survival of grafted plants (85.72%) and grafting success rate (73.85%) as well. Kufri Himalini+GS- 600 was the best ischolar_mainstock-scion combination giving maximum survival of grafted plants and grafting success rate irrespective of the grafting methods used. It is also concluded from the study that irrespective of the ischolar_mainstocks and grafting methods employed, scion GS-600 (S₂ always had better survival in grafted plants and a significantly higher grafting success rate at least for the three best performing treatments and grafting tomato on potato plants in compatible combinations had a significant impact on their survival.

Keywords

Pomato, Vegetable Grafting, Graft Compatibility, Inter-Specific Grafting, Solanaceae.

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• A Study of Techno Stress in Relation to Job Satisfaction, Job Performance and Mental Health Among IT Professionals

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Authors

Pardeep Kumar ¹, Pavitar Parkash Singh ², Vivek Bhuchar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Business, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 7, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 403-407

Abstract

In the present era, individuals are always in a race of grabbing opportunities for growth, looking for demands and to fulfill those demands they face challenges at their workplaces. The demands sometimes work as the stressors and it produces a stress for an individual. A sample of 149 (n=149) IT professionals were taken from different organizations within tricity, that is, Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali. Four tools namely, Technostress by Ragu-Nathan and Ragu-Nathan (2002) Job Satisfaction Instrument by Mishra, Tiwari, and Pandey (1977) Job Performance Questionnaire by Shokrkon and Arshadi (1990) and Mental Health Inventory by Jagdish and Srivastava (1996) were administered on the sample for the data collection. The findings of the present study have statistically analyzed the data by using correlation, t-test and regression. The t-test has shown a significant difference in technostress (t=2.070,0.05 level) and females found to have more technostress than males. There is a significant difference in mental health(t=2.573,0.05 level) where males are found to have good mental health than females. The result has also shown a significant and negative correlation between technostress and job satisfaction (r=0.255, 0.01 level) and also a negatively significant correlation between technostress and job performance (r=0.333, 0.01 level). The regression has shown a low level of technostress predicting job satisfaction (R square=6.5%),job performance (R square=ll.l%)and mental health(R square=2.2%).

Keywords

Technostress, Job Satisfaction, Job Performance, Mental Health, IT Professionals.

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• Massive Open Online Courses and Modern Education

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Authors

Pardeep Kumar ¹, Swati Chaudhary ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Education, Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 7, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 422-424

Abstract

Developments in information and communication technology along with distance education applications have changed the thinking of educators. Today, especially with the help of web technologies, very rich learning environments and materials are being created. In addition, the constantly growing and transforming structure of knowledge influences the learning mechanism of students and the role of teachers from top to bottom, pushing educational institutions and educational researches into new pursuits. In the most basic definition, MOOCs are online education platforms accessed for free by great masses. Online courses taught by elite academics in elite universities draw a lot of interest, and provide a complete distance learning environment through assignments, presentations, videos and other course materials. As one of the most interesting recent developments among distance education researchers, there is an undoubted expectation that MOOCs will revolutionize the operation of education in the future. This study defines MOOCs, interprets their emergence, interpretations are made regarding Its role today and future tendencies, education and various recommendations are provided regarding future development.

Keywords

MOOC, Online, Modern Education, Technologies, Transformation.

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• An Investigation of Pricing Efficiency of CPSE ETF in India

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Authors

Pardeep Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 UBS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

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Journal of Commerce and Accounting Research, Vol 7, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 28-33

Abstract

The study empirically examines the pricing efficiency of CPSE ETF in India, listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE). The study covers a period of three years i.e. from 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2017. For the purpose of analysis the study employs different statistical tools. Simple linear regression is used to test the relationship between NAV of ETF and price of ETF. Further rupee difference and percentage difference is calculated to find out the price deviation i.e. premium/discount. Descriptive statistics were also used for the purpose of analysis. The regression result suggests a very close relationship between the NAV of CPSE ETF and its market price. During the study period, on average CPSE ETF was traded at discount. But the discount was economically insignificant and does not provide arbitrage opportunity to the market participant. It was concluded that market for CPSE ETF is price efficient.

Keywords

Exchange Traded Funds, Regression, Pricing Efficiency, Premium/Discount.

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• Socio-Emotional Competence During Childhood

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Authors

Pardeep Kumar ¹, Swatti Chowdhary ²

Affiliations
1 Department of CMT, GJUST, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Education, Lingayas' University, Faridabad, Haryana, IN

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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 6, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 105-107

Abstract

This paper frames the subject of this special issue the development of social and emotional competence in early childhood. Teachers and parents support healthy social emotional and cultural development. In this paper we focused on ages 1-9 years because in this period normal social emotional progress facilitates children. Early childhood activities and experiences set the stage for healthy mind and healthy learning. There are different dimensions to develop social emotional competence during early childhood e.g., self esteem self confidence, self control, morality, characterization, communication skills, adjustment skills, patience etc. The processes of developing these dimensions are based on nurturing, heredity and environment. Many psychologists are divided early childhood in different stages with specific age groups. According to psychologists children who have experiences such as these are able to recognize their and other emotions and able to adjust with different societies. Our study is based on scientific methodology which is related to different experiments of psychologists.

Keywords

Social-Emotional Competence, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Self-Control, Morality.

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• Influence of Potassium, Zinc and Boron on Productivity of Wheat in an Acid Alfisol

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Authors

Neha ¹, Raj Paul Sharma ¹, Swapana Sepehya ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, G. D. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, Forages and Grassland Management CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 43, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 16-22

Abstract

To evaluate the effect of potassium, zinc and boron on wheat productivity, the present investigation was undertaken at the experimental farm of Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, CSKHPKV, Palampur. The experiment comprised of sixteen treatments with four levels of K (0,50,100 andl50% of recommended dose), two levels of Zn (0 and 101^ ha ‘) and two levels of B (0 and 1 kg ha^-1) in factorial randomized block design. Application of K @ 50,100 and 150 % of recommended dose increased plant height, dry matter accumulation, total and effective tillers per metre row length, grains per ear and test weight significantly. Application of Zn (10 kg ha^-1) and B (1 kg ha^-1) influenced the growth and yield attributes of wheat significantly. Highest grain (42.52q ha ‘) and straw (66.80q ha ‘) yield of wheat was recorded under 150 % of recommended dose of potassium. Application of 150 % of recommended dose of K increased grain and straw yield by 44 and 47 % over no K, respectively. Application of Zn (10 kg ha^-1) increased grain and straw yield by 11 and 10 % over no Zn, respectively. The increase in grain and straw yield with the application of B (1 kg ha^-1) was 5.6 and 6.3 %, respectively.

Keywords

Potassium, Zinc, Boron, Growth, Yield Attributes, Wheat Yield, Alfisol.

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• Effect of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA), Cow Urine and Growing Media on Root Formation in Tomato Stem Cuttings

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Sunandini Kachru ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Parveen Sharma ¹, Usha Rana ², S. K. Upadhyay ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
2 Department of Biology & Environmental Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
3 Department of Horticulture CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 43, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 40-43

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to study the response of growing media and various concentrations of IBA and cow urine on ischolar_main parameters viz., number of days to ischolar_main initiation, number of ischolar_mains per cutting, ischolar_main length (cm) and survival percentage of the stem cuttings (%). Root formation was significantly earlier in the cuttings treated with RH1C2G2 (RHl = IBA, C2 = 100 ppm and G2 = SoU) and CUCIGI (CU = Cow urine, Cl = 5% and G1 = SoiUess) i.e. 4.67 days than the non treated tomato stem cuttings. Maximum number of ischolar_mains per cutting (27.67) and longer ischolar_main length (8.73 cm) were obtained from treatment RH1C3G2 (RHl = IBA, C3 = 150 ppm and G2 = Soil). All treatments showed a significant increase in all the ischolar_main parameters except survival percentage of the stem cuttings (%).

Keywords

IBA, Cow Urine, Tomato, Stem Cuttings, Rooting.

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• Studies On Stigma Receptivity and Fruit Load for Hybrid Seed Production in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under Protected Environment

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Parveen Sharma ¹, Mamta Kumari ¹, Vidyasagar ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 43, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 44-47

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An experiment was conducted in factorial randomized block design with three replications during spring-summer season 2013 at Experimental Farm, Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur to standardize the best time of stigma receptivity and optimum fruit load in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) The data indicated that for hybrid seed production of tomato under polyhouse conditions, the pollination carried out between 9.00 to 10.00 am and retaining fruit load of 20 fruits per plant, exhibited higher fruit set (65.1%), average fruit weight (64.2g), 1000-seed weight (4.20g), average seed weight per fruit (0.17g), fruit yield per plant (1496.7g), seed yield per plant (4.54g) and seed quality parameters such as germination (91.7%) and seedling vigour index (1943) as compared to the pollinations done before and after this time and retaining fruit load of 25 or 30 fruits per plant.

Keywords

Tomato, Emasculation, Pollination Time, Stigma Receptivity, Seed Quality.

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• Effect Of K, Zn And B Levels on Their Concentration, Uptake, Yield, Potassium Use Efficiency and Partial Factor Productivity in Wheat in an Acid Alfisol

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Neha ¹, Raj Paul Sharma ¹, Swapana Sepehya ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, G. D. Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Soil Science, Forages and Grassland Management, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
2 Department of Agronomy, Forages and Grassland Management, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 43, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 89-96

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out at experimental farm of Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, CSK HPKV, Palampur with sixteen treatments consisting of four levels of K (0, 50,100 and 150% of recommended dose), two levels of Zn (0 and 10 kg ha^-1) and two levels of B (0 and 1 kg ha^-1) . Highest grain (42.52q ha^-1) and straw (66.80 q ha^-1) yield of wheat was recorded under 150 per cent of recommended dose of wheat. Application of 150 per cent of recommended dose of K increased grain and straw yield by 43.7 and 46.9 per cent over no K, respectively. Application of Zn (10 kg ha^-1) increased grain and straw yield by 10.9 and 9.8 per cent over no Zn, respectively. The increase in grain and straw yield with the application of B (1 kg ha^-1) was 5.6 and 6.3 per cent, respectively. Application of K increased K, Zn and B contents significantly at maximum tillering and harvesting. Application of Zn increased Zn and B contents significantly at both the stages. However, B increased the contents of Zn and B only at maximum tillering stage and at harvesting (grain and straw). Almost similar effects of K, Zn and B application on total nutrient uptake were observed. Application of Zn increased partial factor productivity, physiological efficiency, agronomic efficiency and apparent recovery. Boron application increased partial factor productivity and apparent recovery only.

Keywords

Potassium, Zinc, Boron, Wheat Yield, Uptake, Potassium Use Efficiency, Alfisol.

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• Analysis the Impact of Classical Management Approaches on the Management Practices

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Pardeep Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Commerce Keshav Mahavidyalya, University of Delhi, H-4-5 Zone, Pitampura, Delhi, IN

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Asian Journal of Management, Vol 8, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 841-853

Abstract

Classical Approaches originated in the late of 19^th Century and one of the oldest approaches; which represents traditional thoughts in management and based on the prototype industrial and military organization. The classical writers included Taylor, Fayol, Weber, Gullick, and Urwick, Mooney and Reiley and others and all they placed emphasis on work planning, the technical requirements, principles of management, formal structure, and the assumption of rational and logical behaviour, industrial management, including specialization, efficiency, higher quality, cost reduction and management-worker relationships. F.W. Taylor insisted on application of scientific methods to the problems of management. Henri Fayol suggested fourteen principles of management and their universal application. Max Weber introduced rationality in organisation, division of labour, specialization, structure, personnel competency, etc. Management is the study of managerial experiences. Classical treated organisation as a closed system. They ignored the element of human beings. Principles and functions of management have universal application. The study has been assessing the extent of applications of these theories in modern business scenario and analyzes relevance of these theories in organizations. The research paper is of descriptive in nature and assesses the impact of classical approaches on the current organizational practices. The study realized that organization must have to understand, accommodate, embrace and promote people dynamics to achieve production efficiency and effectively. Organizations should also review periodically their rules, regulations and manuals to ensure current trends in the business environment. Finally, that organization should allow for initiative, innovations and workers participation in decision making. The study evaluated current level of waste and labour turnover, layoff of workers, slow pace of growth and closure are caused by the application of the theories in management practice of the organizations.

Keywords

Classical Approaches, Scientific, Administrative, Bureaucracy.

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• An Overview of Biomedical Materials and Techniques for Better Functional Performance, Life, Sustainability and Biocompatibility of Orthopedic Implants

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Authors

Parvinkal Singh ¹, Pardeep Kumar ²

Affiliations
1 Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Y.C.O.E, Punjabi University, Patiala-151302, Punjab, IN

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 11, No 28 (2018), Pagination: 1-7

Abstract

Objectives: Improvement in the functional performance and biocompatibility of biomedical implants using different bioactive materials and coating techniques. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The requirement of bio activity, biocompatibility with proficient mechanical properties without immune rejection for long lasting implants and bone substitutes is a tremendous challenge. These bone substitute structures ought to be set up for individual patients with all details controlled on the micrometer level. Findings: The metallic implants (Ti-alloys, Co-alloy and Stainless steel) utilized by researchers to investigate bone fractures and imperfections are unsuccessful to perform in biomedical applications as they failed to build required bond with living bone. The scientists proposed combining the bio activity of bioactive materials and excellent mechanical properties of metals by depositing bio active materials on metal base material. Application/Improvements: Many methods like plasma spraying, thermal spraying, pulsed laser ablation, sputter coating, etc., were utilized to efficiently coat bioactive materials on metal base. In this paper, we will review the bioactive materials including different methods utilized in depositing bio-ceramics and effect of cryogenic processing on biomedical implants.

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• Influence of Plant Spacing, Training and Fertigation on Growth, Yield and Quality of Capsicum under Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse

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Jasbir Singh ¹, Vicky Singh ¹, Pardeep Kumar ²

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1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.), IN

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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 15, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 173-176

Abstract

Capsicum hybrid Mekong was grown under naturally ventilated polyhouse during summer season of 2012 atVegetable Research Farm, Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSKHPKV Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Planting was done in two rows on 0.9 m wide bed leaving 60 cm path between two beds following the spacing of 60 cm × 30 cm (S₁) and 45 cm × 30 cm (S₂), with double (T₁), three (T₂) and four (T₃) stems and fertilized (F₁) twice a week and (F₂) thrice a week. The data were analyzed statistically following Factorial Randomized BlockDesign. The result revealed that the plant height, fruit weight, fruit length, fruit breadth, pericarp thickness were significantly more in S₁T₁F₂ treatment. The number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant, yield/ m² and benefit cost ratio was significantly superior in S₁T₃F₂ treatment. While there was no significant effect of spacing, training and fertigation levels on days to 50 per cent flowering, days to first harvest, harvest duration and shelf life at room temperature.

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Spacing, Training, Fertigation, Quality Growth.

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• Doubling Farmers' income

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Sanjay Sharma ¹, Pardeep Kumar ², Adarsh Kumar ³, N. K. Sankhya ⁴, Deep Kumar ⁵, Neetu Sharma ⁵

Affiliations
1 Centre for Geo-Informatics Research and Training, College of Basic Sciences, IN
2 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, IN
3 Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, IN
4 Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur - 176 062, IN
5 Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kangra - 176 001, IN

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Current Science, Vol 116, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 355-357

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• Performance of Grafted Tomato for Horticultural and Quality Traits under Polyhouse Conditions

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Vibhuti Sharma ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Parveen Sharma ¹, Amar Singh ², Pawan Kumar Sharma ³, N. D. Negi ⁴

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1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, IN
2 Department of Pathology, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, IN
3 Department of Entomology, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, IN
4 Department of Horticulture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 44, No 1&2 (2018), Pagination: 54-59

Abstract

Present investigation was carried out for two successive years i.e. 2016-17 and 2017-18 to study the performance of grafted tomato with respect to growth, yield and quality of tomato under polyhouse conditions at Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Sixteen different ischolar_mainstocks of tomato were grafted with scion cultivar 'GS-600'. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with three replications and cleft grafting method was used. Plants grafted on ischolar_mainstock LS-89 proved superior to other ischolar_mainstocks for days to first flowering and days to first harvest. For prolonged harvest duration plants grafted on tomato ischolar_mainstock Green Gourd found superior. Higher yield in terms of number of marketable fruits per plant, marketable fruit yield per plant and marketable fruit yield per square metre in were recorded plants grafted on tomato ischolar_mainstock Green Gourd.

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Rootstocks, Scion, Number of Marketable Fruits Per Plant, Fruit Yield Per Plant, Fruit Yield Per Square Metre.

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• A Study on Relationship Between Stock Market Returns and Mutual Fund Flows

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Pardeep Kumar ¹, Charu Saxena ¹, Anjani Kumar Gupta ²

Affiliations
1 University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Continental Group of Institutes, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, IN

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Journal of Commerce and Accounting Research, Vol 9, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 1-5

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Stock market returns and the capital flow of funds in the mutual funds have been universally understood to be interlinked. The prevailing more and more contribution of the mutual funds in the stock market, on the one hand, and the profound impact of rising stock market returns on getting higher investments in mutual funds, on the other, have undoubtedly made the relationship between share market and mutual fund flows to be of prime significance for the key participants and other stakeholders of both the markets. In this published research paper, the academic researcher attempts assessing the prominent presence of any association between the stock market returns and mutual fund assets under management in India by employing the multiple regression analysis. It has been reasonably concluded that there is no significant evidence of the presence of any such relationships in Indian markets during the period of study.

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Mutual Fund, Regression, Relationship, Stock-Market.

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• Status of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) of Solanaceous Vegetables in Himachal Pradesh

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Ankita Chauhan ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Arun Sood ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Plant Pathology, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - 176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 46, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 216-220

Abstract

Ralstonia solanacearum, the causal agent of bacterial disease, is a severe obstacle to the production of solanaceous vegetables in both tropical and temperate regions. A total of nine major vegetables growing districts viz., Kangra, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmour, Kullu, Shimla, Mandi and Bilaspur were surveyed in the month of June-July, 2019 to know the status of bacterial wilt of solanaceous vegetables in term of its incidence. A significant variation was observed in term of bacterial wilt incidence among the major vegetables growing areas surveyed. The highest wilt incidence (90-100%) was recorded in tomato varieties Lal Sona, Roma and Manisha at Shimla, Kangra and Solan districts at Nayaser, Palampur and Gaura areas respectively. The Arka Kusumkar variety of brinjal also showed high wilt incidence of about 90-100 per cent in Palampur. Whereas, in capsicum variety California wonder was found to be susceptible to bacterial wilt and recorded about 60-90 per cent wilt incidence. In Hamirpur and Kangra 'Heemsohna' showed susceptible reaction (65-80%) but in Sirmour and Solan their reaction was moderately susceptible whereas, in Kullu district moderately resistant reaction was noticed in the same cultivar. Although 'Roma' in Kangra and 'Lal Sona' in Shimla were found highly susceptible against bacterial wilt of tomato. Similarly, 'California Wonder” of bell pepper and 'Arka' of brinjal showed highly susceptible reaction to bacterial wilt in Kangra district. Only one tomato cultivar 'Heemsohna” from Tyali village of Shimla was found completely resistant to bacterial wilt

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Bacterial Wilt Incidence, Solanaceous Vegetables, Ralstonia solanacearum, Himachal Pradesh.

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• Effect of Long-Term Application of Fertilizers and Amendments on Wheat Productivity and Available Nutrient Status in an Acid Alfisol

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Neha Sharma ¹, Narender Kumar Sankhyan ¹, Raj Paul Sharma ¹, Anjali ¹, Anmoldeep Singh Chakkal ¹, Anjali Thakur ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹

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1 Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 47, No 2 (2021), Pagination: 244-250

Abstract

The effect of continuous application of fertilizers and amendments on wheat yield and nutrients in an acid Alfisol during rabi (2018-19) was evaluated in an ongoing long-term field experiment initiated in 1972 at the research farm of the Department of Soil Science, CSK HPKV, Palampur.The soil of the experimental area was acidic (pH 5.8), silt loam in texture and classified  taxonomically as “Typic Hapludalf”. The highest productivity of wheat was recorded in the treatment comprising 100% NPK + FYM and was statistically at par with treatment receiving 100% NPK with lime. Continuous sole application of N resulted in zero yield. The significantly superior available N and K were registered in treatment receiving 100% NPK + FYM. However, the highest available P was recorded in treatment where NPK at 150 per cent of the recommended dose were applied. The Zn application along with 100% NPK registered the highest value (4.19 mg kg^-1) of DTPA extractable Zn and application of 100% NPK + FYM recorded the highest value of DTPA extractable Fe, Cu, and Mn (36.8, 2.26, and 39.65 mg kg^-1, respectively). Overall, 100% NPK+ FYM was found to be the best treatment to increase the wheat productivity and maintain nutrients status in the soil on long-term basis.

Keywords

Alfisol, Amendments, Available Nutrient Status, Fertilizers, Wheat Productivity.

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• Influence of tillage practices and nutrients sources on growth parameters and their correlation with yield of mustard

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Shilpa . ¹, Janardan Singh ¹, Sandeep Manuja ¹, Pardeep Kumar ², Pooja . ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, IN
2 Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur -176 062,, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 48, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 175-180

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of tillage practices and different nutrient sources on growth, growth indices and yield of mustard. The experiment was directed in split plot design comprising of three main plots [(Zero tillage, Reduced tillage and conventional tillage) and four sub plots (75% RDN, 100% RDN, 75% RDF and 100% RDF) treatments]. Results revealed that plant height (137.92 cm), dry matter accumulation 2 2 (393.03 g/m ), absolute growth rate (0.20 g/day), crop growth rate (0.83 g/m /day), dry matter efficiency (0.149 %), 2 unit area efficiency (0.00062 kg/ m /day), seed yield (1045.0 kg/ha) and straw yield (3242.3 kg/ha) of mustard were highest under reduced tillage. Among different nutrient sources, 100 per cent recommended 2 dose of fertilizer recorded highest plant height (139.72 cm), dry matter accumulation (407.81 g/m ), dry matter 2 efficiency (0.151 %), unit area efficiency (0.00065 kg/ m /day), seed yield (1098.4 kg/ha) and straw yield (3112.6 2 kg/ha) whereas absolute growth rate (0.17 g/day) and crop growth rate (0.77 g/m /day) were highest with 75 per cent recommended dose of fertilizer. Correlation studies showed that plant height, dry matter accumulation, absolute growth rate, dry matter efficiency and unit area efficiency had positive significant association with mustard yield, indicating the importance of these traits in selection for yield. It was concluded that among tillage practices, reduced tillage proved best for growth and productivity of mustard whereas in case of different nutrient sources, 100 per cent recommended dose of fertilizerwas found better.

Keywords

Conventional tillage, Farm yard manure, Growth, Mustard, Reduced tillage, Yield, Zero tillage.

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• Effect of different sources of nutrients on growth and productivity of maize-wheat cropping system under rainfed conditions

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Sukhchain Singh ¹, Naveen Kumar ¹, Sandeep Manuja ¹, Pardeep Kumar ¹, Usha Rana ¹, Pawan Kumar Sharma ¹

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1 Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur–176 062,, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 48, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 181-188

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A field experiment was conducted for four consecutive seasons from kharif 2019 to rabi 2020-21 at CSK, Himachal Pradesh, Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (India) to evaluate the effect of different sources of nutrients on growth and productivity of maize-wheat cropping system. The experiment -1 was laid down in Randomized Block Design with three replications having seven treatments viz., T1 - 10t ha -1 FYM + 5% Jeevamrit as basal and at 4 weeks interval, T - 10t ha FYM + 10% Jeevamrit as basal and at 4 weeks 2 -1 -1 interval, T3 - 50% RDN+ 10 t ha FYM+ 5% Jeevamrit as basal and at 4 weeks interval, T4 - 50% RDN+ 10 t ha FYM+ 10% Jeevamrit as basal and at 4 weeks interval T - seed treatment with Beejamrit followed by 5% 5 Jeevamrit as basal and at 4 weeks interval, T - seed treatment with Beejamrit followed by 10% Jeevamrit as 6 basal and at 4 weeks interval, T - recommended NPK through inorganic sources. Application of 50% RDN + 10 7 -1 -1 t ha FYM + 10% Jeevamrit remaining at parwith application of 50% RDN + 10 t ha FYM + 5% Jeevamrit and application of recommended NPK resulted in higher leaf area index and crop growth rate of maize and wheat. -1 Application of 50% RDN + 10 t ha FYM + 10% Jeevamrit proved best to obtain higher relative growth rate of maize, whereas relative growth rate of wheat at 60-90 DAS, 90-120 DAS and 120-150 DAS was significantly higher with Beejamrit + 5% Jeevamrit application. Significantly higher grain yield of maize and wheat, total - yield of system and system productivity of maize-wheat cropping system was obtained with 50% RDN + 10 t ha 1 FYM + 10% Jeevamrit.

Keywords

Leaf area index, Jeevamrit, yield, maize, wheat.

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• Influence of heterografting on growth and yield characteristics of Pomato grafts

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Vandana Thakur ¹, Parveen Sharma ¹, Pardeep Kumar ², Akhilesh Sharma ¹, Shilpa . ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, College of Agriculture CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176062,, IN
2 Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharmshala, IN

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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 48, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 210-219

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The present study was conducted at Vegetable Research Farm of CSK HPKV, Palampur during the year 2019- 20 and 2020-21. The experimentation was designed in RCBD along with three replications. The data was worked out for various growth and yield of tomato and potato of pomato grafts. The outcomes of the investigation presented that maximum plant height (272.90 cm), number of fruits per cluster (8.20), fruit yield per pant (4.11 kg), tuber yield per square meter (5.44 kg), was calculated for the graft combinations i.e. K. Himalini + Rakshita, K. Himalini + PTH-1, K. Pukhraj + Avtar. Observations from the recorded data also proved that K. Jyoti+ Avtar and K. Jyoti + PTH-1 took minimum number of days for first flowering and days to harvest in case of tomato and potato i.e. 49.70 and 72.04. Hence, these graft combinations can be further recommended to grower, so they can fetch more yield from the limited land holding.

Keywords

Pomato, graft combinations, yield, growth, tomato fruits, potato tuber.

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• Impact of Social Media on Agriculture as Perceived by Extension Personnel

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Ajay Kumar ¹, Pardeep Kumar ², Anil Kumar Rohila ¹, Bharat Singh Ghanghas ¹, Nasib Singh ¹

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1 Extension Education Institute, Nilokheri, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Nilokheri, Haryana, IN
2 Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 13, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 114-118

Abstract

The study is an attempt to investigate the perception of extension personnel towards the use of social media to connect with the farmers community, making them aware of various programs. The study is based on a survey conducted among 58 agriculture personnel of the Haryana region. The study has made all efforts to bring a versatile approach by approaching the respondents from different areas of the state. The study concludes that despite using social media frequently extension personnel needs training for effective use of social media for extension purpose. The study will help to understand the scenario of connectivity/ communication among agriculture personnel and farmers via new media. And further, it will help to design training programs in line with farmers' awareness programs via social media.

Keywords

social media, extension personnel, medium & message, agriculture activities, information dissemination.

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