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L. K. Sharma , O. N. Pandey

Abstract

The effect of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) on ischolar_maining of cuttings were studied in two species D. latifolia and D. sissoo. Among PGRs taken (2000 ppm, 5000 ppm, 8000 ppm of IBA and Suischolar_mainex-05 in powder form), IBA 5000 ppm showed significant effect on all the parameters regarding ischolar_maining behaviour. So far species are concerned D. Sissoo showed pronounced effects on aforesaid characters in comparison to D. latifolia.

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R. Banyal , N. A. Masoodi , T. H. Masoodi , L. K. Sharma , S. A. Gangoo

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The present investigation sought to explore the knowledge and attitude of farmers towards agroforestry practices especially in North Kashmir of Western Himalayas. The informations gathered through the systematic survey by filling the testified questionnaire. A sample of 100 homesteads (41%) from the village was selected through random sampling technique. The responses were analyzed by using Frequency and Percentage Method (FMP). The results revealed that the inhabitants of study area are not well aware about the key points tested under knowledge of farmers about tree farming. On an average of 15 key points (studied), the majority of respondents fall in 'not at all' (38.23%), followed by 'moderate extent' (31.29%), 'large extent' (26.27%) and 'little extent' (19.08%) categories, respectively. Time and stage of tree felling ranked first in all the responses and VAM inoculation at the bottom. The data on attitude of farmers towards agroforestry with its benefits reveal that 58.20 per cent respondents fall in the 'agree category' followed by 'strongly agree' (21.00%) and 'neutral' (20.60%). It is observed that farmers are also reluctant to go for only agroforestry practices due to smaller land holdings. The response regarding agroforestry helps in making the farmers self-reliant ranked first in order. The present study revealed that subsidy is the only response holding the key as motivational factor for adoption of agroforestry practices.

Keywords

Agroforestry, Productivity, Motivation, Adoption, Tree Farming

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Qaisar Anjum , L. K. Sharma , S. A. Ganie , M. Maqbool Rather , Hilal Ah. Rather

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Like many other medicinal plants, Taxus baccata also has come to the phase of extinction in its natural habitats due to increased market demand and consequent excessive destructive harvesting. Vegetative propagation through stem cuttings was tried for germplasm multiplication of T. baccata collected from Tangmarg range of Pripanjal division (Kashmir). Cuttings were treated with different auxins (IAA, IBA and NAA). IBA was found to be the most suitable hormone, followed by NAA and IAA respectively for the induction of higher callusing percentage, ischolar_maining percentage, number of ischolar_mains and ischolar_main length. The study revealed that IBA at 500 ppm is best for ischolar_maining of the stem cutting of Taxus baccata.

Keywords

Macropropagation, Auxins, Taxus baccata, IAA, IBA, NAA

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M. A. Islam , R. Banyal , N. A. Masoodi , T. H. Masoodi , S. A. Gangoo , L. K. Sharma

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The information on status of fuelwood extraction and consumption was collected in Sagipora village of Sopore tehsil under Kamraj forest division using interview schedule. Fuelwood extraction and consumption was estimated to be 0.28 and 0.42 tonnes person^-1 yeaf^-1 respectively. The village was found to be experiencing fuelwood extraction/ consumption deficit of 0.14 tonnes person^-1 yeaf^-1. Silvi-horticulture plantation provided the largest proportion of annual woody fuelwood accounting 74.29% of the total availability. Major proportion (82.86%) of the total fuelwood is consumed in cooking and heating. There are 15 prominent tree species which contribute 96.06% of the total fuelwood availability in the study area. The results advocate the need to increase the local production of fuelwood by establishing woodlots of suitable species on waste lands and un-utilized agricultural lands for meeting future demand of the burgeoning population.

Keywords

Fuelwood, Extraction, Consumption, Deficit, Species Contribution, Kashmir

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Parveen Kumar ¹, Poonam Parihar ¹, L. K. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Agricultural Extension Education, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, J&K, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted in the subtropical Kandi belt of Jammu region to find out the economics of different crops grown in the area. The findings of the study revealed that the food crops like maize and wheat had a much lower benefit cost ratio than pulses and oilseeds. Among the different categories of farmers, maize and wheat had the lowest benefit cost ratio of 1.28 and 1.17, respectively. In contrast to this, the highest benefit cost ratio was 2.61 for Til and 2.49 for Moong. Til and mash when grown as a mixed crop gave a benefit cost ratio of 2.72. Further, the study also showed that the percentage of farmers growing oilseeds and pulses was very low. Not more than 10 per cent of the respondents were growing these crops except Moong which was grown by 13.33 per cent of the respondents. Despite being highly remunerative the area under these crops was also low. Of the total net cultivable area, meagre per cent age was under the cultivation of pulse and oilseed crops.

Keywords

Kandi, Economics, Benefit Cost Ratio, Remunerative

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L. K. Sharma ¹, R. K. Rana ¹

Affiliations
1 CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, KVK, Bajaura, Distt. Kullu-175125 (H.P.), IN

Abstract

A study was carried out at village Seobagh of Kullu block located at 5000 feet altitude on eighteen years old Royal Delicious apple orchard raised on seedling ischolar_mainstock spaced at 6m x 6m apart. Seven pollinizer cultivars viz. Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Spartan, Commercial, Mollis Delicious, Gloster and Black Ban Davis were used in various combinations [viz. T₁: Top working with Golden Delicious + Granny Smith, T₂: Top working with Golden Delicious + Spartan, T₃: Top working with Commercial + Mollis Delicious + Gloster, T₄: Top working with Commercial + Black Ban Davis + Spartan and T₅: Farmers' practice (Golden Delicious or Red Gold)] to top work the Royal Delicious branches in three different directions during the spring season. Top working with pollinizer cultivars Commercial + Black Ban Davis + Spartan (T₄) gave highest average fruit set (30.19%) and yield (13.85 t/ha) followed by T₃. However, minimum fruit set and yield (16.51%, 9.71 t/ha respectively) of Royal Delicious apple were recorded under farmers practice (Control) i.e. Golden Delicious.

Keywords

Top Working, Pollinizers, Apple, Fruit Set, Yield.

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