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Maddina Sreekanth ¹, Quadri Javeed Ahmed Peer ², K. Ragavendra Chowdary ³, N. A. Ganai ⁴, B. A. Bhat ⁵, Farhana ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Agriculture Extension and Communication (SKUAST-K), Wadura (J&K), IN
2 Division of Agriculture Extension and Communication (SKUASTK), Wadura (J&K), IN
3 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banavasi (A.P.), IN
4 Division of Horticulture (SKUASTK), Wadura (J&K), IN
5 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Bandipora (J&K), IN

Abstract

The study was conducted in Kadapa district of Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh on the knowledge and adoption level of integrated pest management practices by rice growers. It was found that majority (64.00%) of the respondents belonged to middle age and most of them (36.66%) were illiterates. It was found that regarding land holding majority (38.00%) of the respondents were semi-medium(5.01-10.00 acres) farmers whereas (49.33%) of respondents were cultivating paddy in an area upto 1 acre and majority (64.66%) of the respondents were having medium level of farming experience. It was also found that majority (64.66%) of the respondents belongs to general caste and (55.33%) of the respondents were having medium level of annual income (2-5lakhs). Observations showed that (53.33%), (56.00%) and (54.00%) of the respondents had medium level of mass media participation, extension contacts and scientific orientation, respectively. More than half of the respondents had medium level of knowledge (59.33%) and had medium level of adoption (56.66%) of IPM practices of rice. Regarding few cultural practices respondents had (100.00%) knowledge and adoption. For the IPM practice “Use of biopesticides like Pandora delphacis against BPH” farmers had no knowledge and no farmer adopted it.

Keywords

Knowledge, Adoption, IPM Practices, Rice Growers.

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Zahoor Ahmed ¹, K. K. Dhatt ², N. A. Ganai ³, Q. A. H. Dar ⁴, Nageena Nazir ⁵

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Kupwara (J&K), IN
2 Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
3 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture (SKUAST-K) Wadura Sopore (J&K), IN
4 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Bandipora (J&K), IN
5 Division of Agricultural Statistics, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (J&K), IN

Abstract

The present study was under taken to analyze the genetic diversity in fifty seven genotypes of gladiolus through multivariate analysis. The genotypes were grouped into five different clusters with highest inter cluster distance reported between IV and V and lowest between II and IV. The highest intra cluster distance was observed within cluster II and lowest within cluster V. Based on cluster means, the important cluster was observed to be cluster IV for leaf breadth, number of days taken to sprouting, heading, colour bud show and opening of first floret, stem, spike and rachis diameter, equatorial and polar diameter of corm and spike length and cluster III for leaf length, number of leaves per plant and durability of floret. Hence, selection of parents from clusters III and IV could be utilized for hybridization with parents of other clusters to achieve more improvement in vigour and yield. The results of principal component analysis showed that first 3 principal component axes explained 68.77 per cent of total variation in the germplasm. The greater part of this variation was loaded from equatorial and polar diameter of corm, days taken to opening of 1^st floret and colour bud show, spike and stem diameter.

Keywords

Gladiolus, Genetic Diversity, Mahalanobis D² Static, Principal Component Analysis.

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Zahoor Ahmed ¹, N. A. Ganai ², Nageena Nazir ³, Prabjhit Kaur ⁴

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Kupwara (J&K), IN
2 Division of Horticulture, (SKUAST-K), Wadura Sopore (J&K), IN
3 Division of Agricultural Statistics, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K), IN
4 Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

In geophytes, the process of flowering involves a series of molecular, biochemical and physiological mechanisms for development of reproductive organs. Sensing and integration of external factors like temperature, photoperiod, stress etc. by the plant at optimum time are necessary for floral development. These factors can be tapped to prepare to plant to induce flowering at a desired period of time. This operation has done wonders in terms of producing flowers during off-season, increases the farmer’s income, provide employment through the year, satisfy the consumer need at specific time etc.

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Zahoor Ahmed ¹, N. A. Ganai ², Nageena Nazir ³, Prabhjit Kaur ⁴

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (SKUAST-K), Kupwara (J&K), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, (SKUAST-K), Wadura Sopore (J&K), IN
3 Division of Agricultural Statistics, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture and Technology, Kashmir (J&K), IN
4 Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The rise in environmental consciousness among the people has forced them to create healthy and better surroundings, which in turn lead to establishment of home gardens. The establishment of home gardens has now become an important component in home constructions. Home gardens should always be on the south side of building to make it more cheerful and utilitarian type. All the components of the garden should be proper proportion, well demarcated or screened by hedges, to create a systemic outlook. The land should be properly leveled with suitable gradient, weeds need to be eradicated completely and soil should be brought to fine tilth. A healthy, attractive, long-lived lawn can be established by selecting high quality seed or planting material and turfgrasses that are well adapted to the soil and climate. Lawns can be planted by using seeds or vegetative techniques like sodding, sprigging and plugging. The post planting operations like irrigation, fertigation and mowing should be judiciously followed at regular basis to keep the lawn in a healthy and beautiful condition. Irrigation must be applied correctly, especially following fertilization, to minimize potential nutrient losses. Proper mowing height increases turfgrass density and promotes deep ischolar_main growth, both of which lead to a stronger lawn that is more competitive against weeds and better able to persist under environmental stresses such as drought. Proper mowing practices, along with fertilization and irrigation, can largely determine the success or failure of a lawn.

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