A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z All
Sharma, H. L.
- The Acceleration of Germination of Cassia fistula: Fungi Associated with Rotting Seeds and Abnormal Seedlings
Authors
Source
Indian Forester, Vol 112, No 6 (1986), Pagination: 524-527Abstract
The dormancy in Cassia fistula was due to hard coat of the seeds. The dormancy could easily be broken when freshly collected dry seeds were treated with conc. H2SO4 for 5 to 11 min. Which increased the germination from 4% (of check) to more than 67%. The percentage of abnormal seedling was very high when seeds pre-soaked with water for 24 hrs were treated with H2SO4. Rhizopus nigricans was the most common fungus associated with rotting seeds and abnormal seedlings. Aspergillus flavus, A. niger and Penicillium sp. Were also recorded from rotting seeds. On inoculation R. nigricans increased seed-rotting and seed abnormalities appreciably. The pathogen also caused collar rot and inhibition of ischolar_mains. The partial or complete withering of the infected cotyledonary leaves was also observed.
- Effect of El Nino on Southwest Monsoon Rainfall and Agriculture in India
Authors
1 Department of Plant Pathology, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni 173 230, IN
2 Department of Economics, Government Degree College, Barsar, District Hamirpur 174 305, IN
3 Division of Agricultural Engineering, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar 191 121, IN
4 Department of Vegetable Science, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni 173 230, IN
Source
Current Science, Vol 107, No 11 (2014), Pagination: 1778-1779Abstract
No Abstract.Full Text
- Feasibility of Organic Farming of Fruits in Himachal Pradesh
Authors
1 Department of Economics, Government College, Barsar, District Hamirpur, H.P, IN
2 Department of Geography, Government College, Nadaun, District Hamirpur, H.P, IN
Source
International Journal of Technology, Vol 6, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 278-282Abstract
Recently there has been a lot of debate on the feasibility of organic farming in a highly populated country like India. Though there is no doubt about the beneficial effects of organic food on human health and environment. But, the most debated point is regarding the fall in farm production and productivity. In view of these facts, the present paper attempts to examine the feasibility of organic farming of fruits in Himachal Pradesh by using regression analysis and linear programming technique.
In order to carry out the analysis, a sample survey was conducted in district Bilaspur of Himachal Pradesh. The data was collected on the basis of simple random sampling during the agricultural year 2015-16. There are two types of farmers employing organic cultivation of fruits in the selected area. The first group (G1) is of those who use organic sprays along with organic manure made by decomposition of animal wastes and plant residues. On the other hand, there is the second group (G2) of those farmers who use organic manure but not organic sprays.
The results obtained by using Big M Methodreveal that the highest level of production achieved with the objective of maximisation of output was 60 quintals per hectare for G1 as compared to the average production of 21 quintals per hectare observed for this category during the survey. On the other hand, the maximum level of production achieved for G2 was to the tune of 37 quintals per hectare as compared to the existing average of 15 quintals per hectare, reflecting nearly two and half times increase in production. It came to light that the optimum level of output can be increased by nearly 1.6 times with the use of organic sprays as compared to without their use. Thus, the study brings in to light the fact that there is a considerable scope to increase the production of fruits in both the groups by using optimal combination plans. Similarly, output can also be increased manifold by applying organic sprays on fruit plants. There is an urgent need to prepare optimal combination plans by keeping in view the local conditions of the area.