RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENT AND
LIFE SCIENCES
Volume-8, Number-4, November
(Supplement)-2015
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 691-692
(2015) Studies on physico-chemical
characters of different genotypes of guava Dinesh Kumar Kuldeep, B. K. Singh, Anand Kumar
Singh, Anil Kumar* and Bhagat Singh Department
of Horticulture, Banaras Hindu University-221005, India *e-mail: akkakori@gmail.com
(Received:
April 09, 2015; Revised received: September 10, 2015;Accepted: September 14,
2015) |
Abstract: An experiment was
conducted during 2013-2014 in completely randomized block design with 8
treatments and 5 replications . Out of all
treatments highest specific gravity, TSS, high ascorbic acid content, pectin,
reducing sugar and total sugar content were found in the cultivar L-49. The
highest pH and maximum physiological loss of weight were found in Shweta. The highest acidity was found in banarasi surkha and minimum in
cv. L-49. Physiological weight loss of guava was observed during winter
season at 5 and 10 days after harvesting. The maximum physiological loss was
observed in cv. Shweta and minimum in gorakh bilas pasand. Key words: Guava, Physical
and Chemical parameters |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 693-696
(2015)
Influence
of nutrient management on physico-chemical
properties of inceptisol under java citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus)
S.P.
Nandapure*1, S.G. Wankhade2,
B.S. Bhople3, P.R. Dadgale4,
S.S. Wanjari5 and Arun
Kumar3 1NICRA, AICRP for Dryland
Agriculture, 2Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, 5Agronomy,
Dr. PDKV, Akola-444 104, India 3Lovely Professional
University, Phagwara, India; 4College of
Agriculture, Latur, India *e-mail:
sachin.nandapure@gmail.com (Received: March 14, 2015; Revised
received: September 15, 2015;Accepted: September 17, 2015) |
Abstract:A field experiment
was conducted to study the effect of nutrient management on physico-chemical properties of Inceptisol
under Java citronella at Nagarjun Medicinal Plants
Garden, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola during kharif
2009-10 and 2010-11. The experimental soil was low in hydraulic conductivity
and available water capacity. The fertility status of the soil was moderate
in organic carbon, low in available N and P and very high in available K. The
treatment comprised of control (no fertilizer/manure), 5 t FYM per ha, 10 t
FYM per ha, 80:20:40 kg NPK per ha, 100:30:60 kg NPK per ha, 140:40:80 kg NPK
per ha, 5 t FYM + 80:20:40 kg NPK per ha, 5 t FYM + 100:30:60 kg NPK per ha,
5 t FYM + 140:40:80 kg NPK per ha, 10 t FYM + 80:20:40 kg NPK per ha, 10 t
FYM + 100:30:60 kg NPK per ha, 10 t FYM + 140:40:80 kg NPK per ha and 100 kg
N through FYM (based on FYM analysis) were replicated thrice in randomized
block design. The results from the two years of experimentation indicated
that, the alone application of organic manure, NPK graded doses and
combination of both (FYM + NPK) had no significant influence on physical (FC,
PWP, AWC and BD) and chemical (pH, EC, organic carbon and CaCO3)
properties of soil except, hydraulic conductivity. Significant improvement in
hydraulic conductivity of soil was noticed with the application of 100 kg N
through FYM on the basis of nitrogen analysis. Hence, it can be concluded
that application of FYM alone at different levels (5, 10 t per ha and 100 kg
N through FYM) and in combination with chemical fertilizer was found more
beneficial way of nutrient management to improve the physico-chemical
properties of Inceptisol soil under Java
citronella. Keywords: Java citronella,
Nutrient management, Inceptisol, Physico-chemical properties of soil |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 697-700
(2015) Influence of ethylene and maleic hydrazide on phenology, morpho-phenological
events and yield in cotton hybrids D.
P. Nawalkar*1, Y. G. Ban1 andV. Kumar2 1N.A.U., Navsari ;
2Main Cotton Research Station, Surat, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari
- 396 450, India *e-mail:
dineshnawalkar@gmail.com (Received: March 21, 2015; Revised
received: September 18, 2015;Accepted: September 19, 2015) |
Abstract:A field experiment
was conducted during two consecutive years 2011-12 and 2012-13 at Main Cotton
Research Station, N.A.U., Surat to study the
influence of ethylene and maleic hydrazide on phenology, morpho-phenological events and yield in cotton hybrids.
The results revealed that days required for 50 per cent squaring and
flowering were not influenced by Ethylene 45 ppm
application at squaring stage, however, days to 50 per cent boll bursting and
maturity were significantly reduced. Maleic hydrazide (MH) 500 ppm
application at 85 days after sowing (DAS), contrary to ethylene increased
days for 50 per cent boll bursting and maturity. Application of Ethylene
required significantly less degree days (GDD) and heliothermal
units (HTU) for emergence to 50 per cent boll bursting and maturity compared
to other treatments and induced earliness in the crop whereas MH required
significantly more degree days and heliothermal
units for the same events resulting in late maturity. Application of Ethylene
+ MH recorded higher GDD and HTU over Ethylene and lower GDD and HTU over MH
for the same events. In terms of seed cotton harvested at different interval
Ethylene recorded significantly higher (109 g plant-1) yield in
the first picking at 140 DAS than MH and control. Application of MH recorded
higher yield at 155 and 170 DAS over Ethylene and control whereas application
of both Ethylene and MH recorded significantly higher yield over all other
treatments. Of the cotton hybrids studied, RCH 2 (BG-II) recorded
significantly higher seed cotton yield (107 g plant-1) at 140 DAS
than G. Cot Hy-12 (92.9 g) and Vikram 5 (BG-II)
(90.2 g plant-1) whereas at 155 and 170 DAS, Vikram
5 (BG-II) recorded significantly higher seed cotton yield (50.7 and 34 g
plant-1) than RCH 2 (BG-II) (35.9 and 26 g plant-1).
Both were significantly higher than G. Cot Hy-12 in the last two picking at
155 and 170 DAS.RCH 2 (BG-II) was late than Vikram
5 (BG-II) but earliest to G. Cot Hy-12 as indicated by growing degree days
and heliothermal units consumed as also by
proportion of seed cotton harvested in first picked. Key words: Ethylene, MH, Phenology, GDD, HTU, transgenic Cotton Yield |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 701-704
(2015) Genetic divergence studies in chilli
(Capsicum annuum L.) Mahantesh Y Jogi,M. B. Madalageri, Poornachandragowda, G, VittalMangi
and Mahadevappa Koti Department
of vegetable scienceCollege of Horticulture,Bagalkot,
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot,
-587102, India *e-mail:
jogi06hort@gmail.com (Received: March 28, 2015; Revised
received: September 22, 2015;Accepted: September 24, 2015) |
Abstract:As the information,
on the nature and magnitude of variability for yield and other characters
present in germplasm pool owing to genetic and
non-genetic causes, is an important basic pre-requisite for starting any
systematic breeding programme to identify superior
lines or varieties. Thus, this investigation was undertaken involving 50
genotypes of chilli (Capsicum annuumL.) with
following objectives as genetic divergence studies in chilli.
Genetic diversity among 50 chilli genotypes was
worked out using D2 statistics. On the basis of genetic distance,
these genotypes were grouped in to 6 clusters. Cluster-I was largest,
consisting of 37 genotypes, while Cluster III was comprised of 9 genotypes,
remaining clusters II, IV, V and VI included one genotype each. Clustering
was mainly due to either geographical locations or due to genotype.Among
32 characters included for D2 analysis, Chlorophyll-b content
(28.98%) contributed maximum towards expression of genetic divergence
followed by chlorophyll-a (19.59%), total chlorophyll (16.24%), number of
seeds per fruit (8.49%) and ascorbic acid (8.33%) content of fruits. The
inter cluster distance (16.50) was highest between the clusters Vand IV. The genotypes from these clusters may be used as
parental donors for future hybridization programme
to develop high performing hybrids. Keywords: Chilli, Capsicum annuumL., Genetic divergence. Clustering and genotypes |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 705-708
(2015) Influence of diatomaceous earth on yield with its attributing
characters and quality of banana in the northern zone of the Karnataka Kumbargire, G. A.*, Swamy, G. S. K. and Shafeeq Bawoor Dept.
of Fruit Science,Kittur Rani
Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Gokak, Belgaum-591 218, India *e-mail:
kumbaragire0534@gmail.com (Received: April 01, 2015; Revised
received: October 02, 2015;Accepted: October 04, 2015) |
Abstract:Recent research has
proved that supplementary application of silicon has positively influences on
plant development improving the yield and quality of banana. To know the
effect of Diatomaceous Earth used as a source of silicon field experiment was
conducted on red loam soil in northern zone of the Karnataka during the year
of 2014 on yield and quality of banana cv. Grand Naine.
The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with nine treatment
replicated three times. The experiment was comprised of 750, 500 and 250
kg/ha of Diatomaceous Earth along with package of practice. The study
revealed that yield attributing characters like finger length (20.03 cm),
diameter of the fingers (3.85 cm), number of hands per bunch (11.13), number
of fingers per bunch (195.38) and bunch weight (26.67 kg) was maximum in the
treatment T9. The days taken for ripening, (9.65), Shelf life
(5.80) TSS (23.17 0B), Reducing sugars (19.16 %), Total sugars
(22.88 %), Acidity (0.29 %), and Ascorbic acid content (7.21 mg/100g) was
maximum in the treatment T9. With respect to whitefly and sigatoka incidence minimum per cent of incidence was
found in the treatment T9. Key
words:
Silicon, Yield, Whitefly, Sigatoka |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 709-716
(2015) Assessment of diversity, population structure and regeneration
status of tree species in Tirthan Wildlife
Sanctuary, District Kullu, Himachal Himalaya Shalu Devi Thakur*1, K. S. Kapoor1
and S. S. Samant2 1Department of Ecology and
Biodiversity Conservation, Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Panthaghati, Shimla-171009, India 2G.B. Pant Institute
of Himalayan Environment and Development, Mohal,
Kullu-175126, India *e-mail:
shalu2006@gmail.com (Received: February 19, 2015;
Revised received: October 05, 2015;Accepted: October 07, 2015) |
Abstract:The Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Kullu district of North western Himalaya and covering an
area of 61 km2 has not been explored for documenting the structure
and composition of vegetation. In this study we examine the site/habitat
characteristics, assess the diversity of tree species, delineate forest tree
communities, assess the regeneration pattern of tree species, and suggest
conservation measures. Sixty-four sites were sampled between 2100-3500 m asl and for each site, habitat characteristics, altitude
and dominant species were noted. Sixteen forest tree communities were
recorded. Abiespindrowcommunity was the most
widely distributed followed by Quercusleucotrichophora
and Abiespindrow-Taxusbaccatasubsp. wallichianamixedcommunities.
Abiespindrowcommunity had maximum density of
trees (617.5 Ind ha-1), seedlings (492.5
Ind ha-1) and saplings (256.25 Ind ha-1), while Quercussemecarpifoliacommunity
recorded the total tree density 528.75 Ind ha-1,seedlingdensity(406.25 Ind ha-1) and sapling (242.50 Ind ha-1) respectively. Of the total forest
communities, 07 communities showed highest regeneration of dominant
species.02 forest communities showedhighest
regeneration of co-dominant species indicating the possibility of at least partial
replacement of the dominant species by the co-dominant species in the future;
and seven communities showed poor or no regeneration of the dominant species
indicating a total replacement of the dominants in the coming years. Long
term monitoring of these tree communities for their conservation management
is suggested. Key words:Conservation, Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary, Diversity, regeneration,
species richness, species diversity and structural pattern. |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 717-720
(2015) Effect of pinching and growth retardants on floweringand yield of african
marigold (Tagetes erecta
L.) Naresh Chandra Pushkar* and A. K. Singh Department of Floriculture and Landscaping,
College of Horticulture & Forestry, N.D.U. A.& T., Faizabad- 224229, India *e-mail:
pushkar.marigold@gmail.com (Received: March 26, 2015; Revised
received: October 05, 2015;Accepted: October 07, 2015) |
Abstract: A field experiment
was conducted to measure the effect of different time of pinching with
different levels of growth retardants on flowering behavior and yield of
African marigold. Comprising of three levels of pinching i.e. un-pinched
,pinching at 20 DAT and pinching at 30 DAT and five levels of growth
retardants using, control, Cycocel 500ppm, Cycocel 1000ppm, Alar 1500ppm
and Alar3000ppm, duringwinter season of 2007-08 and
2008-09. Among the pinching 20 DAT with Cycocel
1000ppm was the best for improving floral and yield parameters of African
marigold. Early pinching (20DAT) with higher concentration of Cycocel (1000ppm) was suggesting for maximum stalk length
(9.07and 9.28) and flowers per plant (82.13 and 85.33), fresh weight of
flowers (15.43g and 15.66g) yield of flowers per plant (635.33g and 667.93g)
and vase life (11.33 days and 12.46 days). Key words: Pinching, Growth
Retardants, African marigold. |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 721-724
(2015) Screening, production and optimization of -amylase
from agro-waste substrate by Bacillus licheniformis
with solid state fermentation Mohammad Hafeez*,
Ebenezer Jeyakumar, Sandeep
Singh and Harison Masih Department of Microbiology and Fermentaton Technology (MBFT), Jacob School of
Biotechnology and Bioengineering (JSBB), Sam Higginbottom
Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHIATS), Naini, Allahabad-211007, India, *e-mail:
hafeezmohdmicro@gmail.com (Received: May15, 2015; Revised
received: October 08, 2015;Accepted: October 09, 2015) |
Abstract: Microbial
-amylase used as extensive commercial applications in various sectors
and it is highly demanded industrial enzyme. The studies were carried out
with a bacterial strain producing extracellular -amylase, the effects
of moisture content, initial pH, incubation period, incubation temperature,
different carbon and nitrogen sources, and different substrate and phasphate concentrations of the medium were optimized.The results reveal that out of the seven
substrates, and five extraction medium, sugarcane bagasse
with combination of tween-80 was found to yield maximum -amylase
(156.81 IU) under solid state fermentation by Bacillus licheniniformis.
The amylases from the bacterium showed optimal activity at 24 h and 40 ºC
with moisture content 80%, inoculum size 6 ml,
initial pH 6. The peak enzyme activity was observed while supplementing
maltose as carbon, ammonium chloride and soybean meal as nitrogen (inorganic
and organic) source and 0.01M phosphate concentration in the substrate. The thermostability and the characteristics of the enzyme
suggest that this is a promising isolate which produce good quality enzyme
and merits further investigations for potential applications in
various biotechnological applications. Key words: -amylase,
Solid state fermentation, Agro-wastes substrate, Bacillus licheniniformis |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 725-728
(2015) Effect of different plant growth regulators on seedling growth
of acid lime Meshram P.C.1,
Joshi P.S.1, Bhoyar R.K.1 and
Sahoo A.K.*2 1Department
of horticulture, PGI, Dr PDKV, Akola, India 2Department of fruit science,
College of Horticulture, OUAT, Chiplima, India *e-mail:
sahooajit.md@gmail.com (Received: April 02, 2015; Revised
received: September 17, 2015;Accepted: September 22, 2015) |
Abstract: An experimentwas carried out during 2011-12 at Department
with an objective to find out suitable plant growth regulator and its
concentration for seed germination and seedling growth in acid lime. The
experiment was laid out in randomized block design with nine treatments and
three replications. Seeds were treated with PGR over night before sowing on
nursery bed. Different concentrations of growth regulators like GA3 - 50,
100, 150, 200; NAA - 10, 20, 30, 40 ppm were used
as seed treatment to test the growth of seedlings. The growth parameters like
germination percentage, height of seedling, number of leaves per plant,
diameter of stem, leaf area, chlorophyll index, tap root length, number of
secondary roots per plant, girth of roots, root shoot ratio, root density,
final survival percentage of nursery seedlings were observed. Among these
different treatments GA3 200 ppm was found
significantly superior and high net monetary returns also obtained from
treatment T4 (GA3 200 ppm
seed treatment) with high benefit cost ratio. Key words: Acid lime, GA3,
Growth parameter, NAA and Seed germination |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 729-731
(2015) Effect of potassium nutrition on nutrient uptake and soil
fertility by Pearl millet S.S.
Toncher*1, M.R. Deshmukh1
and P.A. Gite2 1Department
of Agronomy, Post Graduate Institute 2SSAC, Dr. P.D.K.V,Akola-444
104, India *e-mail: sandiptonchar@gmail.com (Received: June 10, 2015; Revised
received: November 01, 2015;Accepted: November 04, 2015) |
Abstract: In Vidarbha region, there is
yield gap due to inadequate and imbalance supply of
fertilizers and lack of distinct fertilizer recommendation for plenty of
varieties and hybrids of pearl millet (Pennisetum
glaucum (L.) R. Br.). To bridge this gap, a
field experiment was conducted in vertisol
during July to September of 2013-2014 to study the effect of potassium
nutrition along with recommended dose of fertilizers on nutrient uptake and
soil fertility. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design
replicated four times with five treatments of different levels of potassium.
The maximum total nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium uptake (58.22, 13.95 and
57.95 kg NPK/ha) was recorded with treatment RDF+45k and it was on par with
RDF+30k. The available N, P and K content of soil was found to be higher due
to enhancedlevels of applied nutrients to the soil.
Thus, balanced fertilization not only provided higher nutrient uptake but
also sustained the soil fertility. Key words: Nutrient uptake,Pearl millet, Potassium, Soil fertility, Vertisol |
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Res. Environ.
Life Sci., 8(4) 732-736
(2015) Quality and nutrient uptake by blackgram
as influenced by various doses of potassium P.P.
Kurhade1, H.N. Sethi2
and S.S. Toncher*1 1Department of Agronomy, Post
Graduate Institute 2Dy.CSPO, CDF, Wani Rambhapur, Dr.
P.D.K.V,Akola-444 104, India *e-mail:
sandiptonchar@gmail.com (Received: June 10, 2015; Revised
received: November 01, 2015;Accepted: November 04, 2015) |
Abstract: A field experiment
entitled “Effect of potassium on growth, yield and quality of blackgram” was carried out at Pulses Research Unit, Dr.
PDKV, Akola, during kharif season of
2013 on clayey soil. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design
with six treatments and four replications. Treatments consisted ofRDF alone, RDF+ 20 kg K2O ha-1,
RDF+ 30 kg K2O ha-1, RDF+ 40 kg K2O ha-1,
RDF + Foliar spray of KCL 1.5% (At flowering and 10-15 days after flowering)
and RDF + Foliar spray of KCL 1.5% (At flowering) (T1, T2,
T3, T4, T5 and T6 respectively).
Experimental results revealed that Application of RDF + 40 kg K2O
ha-1 recorded significantly highest protein content (22.16%) which
was at par with RDF + 30 kg K2O ha-1 and RDF + 20 kg K2O
ha-1 whereprotein contentwas
recorded (22.83 %) and(21.34 %) respectively.The
lower protein content was observed in RDF alone control treatment. The uptake
of NPK were recorded significantly highest in treatment RDF+ 40 kg K2O
ha-1, which was statistically at par with RDF+ 30 kg K2O
ha-1 and RDF+ 20 kg K2O ha-1. Keywords: Blackgram, Potassium,
Nutrient uptake, Quality |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 737-740
(2015) Prevalence of bovine brucellosis in different districts of
Punjab State by sero-epidemiological studies Hazarika D*,
Sharma N. S., Arora A. K, Paviter Kaur and Mudit Chandra Department
of Veterinary Microbiology, GADVASU, Ludhiana-141004, India *e-mail:
dhazarika34@gmail.com (Received: April 20, 2015; Revised
received: October 16, 2015;Accepted: October 20, 2015) |
Abstract: The present study
was carried out to study the sero prevalence of
brucellosis in cattle and buffaloes by Rose Bengal Plate Agglutination test
(RBPT) and indirect ELISA (i-ELISA). A total of
1186 serum samples from cattle and buffaloes suffering from abortions in the
last trimester and reproductive disorders were collected from different areas
of Punjab which included Ludhiana (n=599), Moga
(n=154), Patiala (n=124), Amritsar (n=77), Jalandhar
(n=52), Hoshiarpur (n=36), Bathinda
(n=31), Gurdaspur (n=29), Mohali
(n=28), Barnala (n=27), Sangrur
(n=19) and Ferozepur (n=10). The overall seroprevalence of brucellosis in cattle and buffaloes was
31.45% and 33.14% by RBPT and i-ELISA,
respectively. Prevalence of brucellosis in cattle by RBPT and i-ELISA was 25.15% and 26.45%, respectively, whereas the
prevalence of brucellosis in buffaloes was 46.94% and 49.56%, respectively.
Among the animals suffering from reproductive disorders highest prevalence
for both cattle and buffaloes by RBPT was reported from Sangrur
district 68.42% (13/19) of Punjab and 66.66% (24/36) in Hoshiarpur
district of Punjab by i-ELISA. Keywords: Brucella, Seroprevalence, Cattle, Buffaloes, RBPT, i-ELISA. |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 741-742
(2015) Performance of papaya
genotypes against papaya ringspot and papaya leaf
curl diseases A.N. Chaubey*1,
S.K. Pande1, S.K. Singh1 and
S.K. Yadav2 1Department of Plant Pathology, N.D. University of
Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad-224 229, India, 2KVK, Azamgrah,India *e-mail:
aditya.chaubey2011@gmail.com (Received: March 12, 2015; Revised
received: October 18, 2015;Accepted: October 20, 2015) |
Abstract: Papaya fruit is
known as wholesome fruit which rank first in respect to nutritional,
medicinal and nourishment properties. A number of virus attacks on papaya
crop. The experiment was conducted to evaluate the resistance varieties of
papaya against papaya ringspot and papaya leaf curl
diseases. Out of 15 varieties, none of genotypes was found the
immune/resistant, eleven varieties viz., Harichhal,Pusa
Majesty,CO-1, CO-2, CO-6, Pusa Delicious, CO-3, Pusa Nanha, CO-4, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Gaint and was found moderately resistant and four varietiesviz., CO-5, MF-1, Washinton and CO-7 was showed susceptible against papaya ringspot, on the other hand three varietiesviz.,
CO-3, Harichhal and CO-2 was showed resistant and
twelve varietiesviz., Pusa Gaint, CO-6, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Majesty Pusa Dwarf, CO-1, CO-5, Pusa Nanha, Washinton, CO-7, CO-4
and MF-1 was showed moderately resistant against papaya leaf curl viral
disease. So, growing resistance varieties is one of the cheapest and most
economic method then other preventing measures. Keywords:- Papaya genotypes,
Papaya ringspot, Papaya leaf curl, Viraldiseases |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 743-746
(2015) Genetic divergence in
bottle gourd [Lagenariasiceraria (Molina)
Standl] B. Muralidharan*1,
V. Kanthaswamy1, B.Sivakumar2
K.G.Janaranjani1 1Department of Horticulture, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and
Research Institute, Tamilnadu Agricultural University,Karaikal, Puducherry (U.T.)-609 603, India; 2Centre of Excellence in Millets, TNAU, Tamil Nadu – 606
603, India *e-mail:
muralikaet@gmail.com (Received: May 15, 2015; Revised
received: October 04, 2015;Accepted: October 08, 2015) |
Abstract: Investigation on
the divergence of bottle gourd genotypes foryield
and diversity was carried out in the Department of Horticulture, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and
Research Institute, Karaikal, U.T. of Puducherry from January to March 2011.The twenty four
genotypes of bottle gourd were grouped into nine cluster
by D2 analysis. Genotypes from North India (New Delhi) IC-371695 etc.,
and South India (Karnataka) ArkaBahar Genotypewere scattered in different clusters and revealed
that geographic diversity, need not be a suffering
factor for genetic divergence. The maximum inter cluster distance was
observed between cluster VII - 3863.34 (62.16) and VIII - 3657.43(60.48).
Hence genotypes belonging to these different clusters can be used in
hybridization to obtain desirable segregants. The
nature and magnitude of genetic diversity among twenty four bottle gourd
genotype assembled from different geographical locations was measured through
multivariate analysis using Mahalinobnis D2
to identify suitable and best genotype for hybridization. There is
possibility of getting suitable recombinant for yield and quality during
future breeding programme. Key words: Bottle gourd, Geneticdiversity, D2 Statistics, Cluster
pattern |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 747-750
(2015) Impact of seed treatment with chemicals and botanicals on
storability of fodder maize (Zea mays L.) Shivagouda Patil*1 and Merwade,
M. N.2 1Department of Seed Science and Technology, UAS,
Dharwad-580005, India 2Department. of Seed Science and Technology,
College of Agriculture, Vijayapur-586103, India *e-mail:
patilshivagouda9@gmail.com (Received: May 16, 2015; Revised
received: October 05, 2015;Accepted: October 08, 2015) |
Abstract: An experiment was
carried out to know the influence of seed treatment with chemicals and
botanicals on seed storability of fodder maize cv. South African Tall under
ambient conditions. The results revealed that in all treatments germination
decreased as storage period progressed. The seed treated with Vitavax Power @ 3g/kg of seeds maintained significantly
maximum seed quality attributes such as germination (90.50 %), root length
(16.91 cm), shoot length (15.03 cm), seedling dry weight (1.35 g) vigour index –I (2891) and vigour
index –II (122.3), whereas least was found in the control (81.25 %, 13.68 cm,
12.72 cm, 1.15 g, 2144 and 93.8, respectively) up to twelve months of
storage. Key words: Vitavax power, Chemicals, Botanicals and Germination |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 747-750
(2015) Impact of seed treatment with chemicals and botanicals on
storability of fodder maize (Zea mays L.) Shivagouda Patil*1 and Merwade,
M. N.2 1Department of Seed Science and Technology, UAS,
Dharwad-580005, India 2Department. of Seed Science and Technology,
College of Agriculture, Vijayapur-586103, India *e-mail:
selvarulindia@gmail.com (Received: April 19, 2015; Revised
received: October 19, 2015;Accepted: October 22, 2015) |
Abstract: To evaluate the
long term effect of fertilization and manuring on soil fertility and crop
productivity of finger millet under finger millet-maize cropping sequence, a
long term fertilizer experiment (LTFE) trial was started during 1972 and
being maintained by Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil
Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Ten treatments with four
replications under randomized block design with a plot size of 20 m X 10 m
are being evaluated in LTFE field experiment. The reporting experiment with
finger millet crop was conducted during 2012. The results revealed that the
highest grain yield of 3125 kg ha-1 and straw yield of 5123 kg ha-1
were recorded in the treatment that received 100% recommended dose of
fertilizer nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium along with farm yard manure (10
t ha-1) and it was closely followed by 150 % NPK. Omission of sulphur and potassium from 100% RDF NPK was recorded
comparable yield to that of 100% RDF NPK. But addition of ZnSO4
@ 37.5 kg ha-1 along with 100 % NPK recorded higher grain yield to
the tune of 7 % increase over 100 % NPK. Continuous addition of N alone
significantly and remarkably reduced the grain and straw yield of finger
millet when compared to other fertilized and manured
treatments. Grain, straw and total uptake of NPK also high
in the INM practice. The results also revealed that there was not
observed significant changes in soil pH and EC in post harvest soil of finger
millet. Continuous manuring along with 100% NPK recorded higher organic
carbon content than inorganic fertilization. Available NPK was also found to
be high under INM practice. Regarding micro nutrients, DTPA extractable zinc,
copper and iron was found to be deficient in all the treatments whereas
manganese seems to be sufficient in all the treatments. Key words: Long term
fertilization, Finger millet, Yield, uptake, Soil available nutrients |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 757-760
(2015) Cisgenesis:
Genetic engineering introduced spark to traditional breeding methods Bandan Thapa1, Tanay Joshi*2,
Krishna Kumar Jangid3 and Pawan Basnet4 1Department of Genetics
& Plant Breeding), 3Department of Plant Physiology, Institute
of Agricultural Sciences, BHU-221005, India 2Department of Agronomy
(Crop Physiology), College of Agriculture, University of Philippines-4031,
Republic of Philippines 4Institute of Agricultural
Sciences, Banaras Hindu University-221005, India *e-mail: tanayjoshi19@gmail.com (Received: March 06, 2015; Revised
received: October 03, 2015;Accepted: October 06, 2015) |
Abstract: Cisgenesis is a novel approach which facilitates transfer of
artificial gene or DNA sequence information from crop plants themselves or
crossable species. An innovation, leading to clean
transformation without leaving a selectable marker gene behind. It is a one-
step linkage-drag-free method which is highly
attractive, and embodies the possibility to stack genes from different
sources, even if they originate from the same chromosomal position in
different species or accessions in
contrary to that of introgressive breeding which is
a multiple step gene transfer method with linkage drag. Gene transfer through transgenesis
has been facing problems with GMO regulations. In reality, it was expected to
be a ‘one stop solution’ for array of problems affecting crop production.
However, this concept is firmly refuted by the ardent critiques and sent to a
back burner, because of its probable association with health hazards,
potential threat to the environment and various safety issues, due to the
involvement of expat genetic material. This condition has necessitated
inclination towards alternative technology like ‘cisgenesis’
which came up as quite promising tool, directed towards novel crop improvement
techniques, without risking the natural resource base. In totality, cisgenic plants
are as safe as, or even safer than traditionally bred plants or plants obtained by means
of induced mutation breeding, as it avoids
linkage drag therefore, prevents risks from unknown hitch hiking genes.
Hence, it can be applied for resistance and quality breeding in most of the
important crops. Key
words: Cisgenesis , Genetically modified organisms, Transgenesis,
Linkage drag. |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 761-766
(2015) Medicinal importance
and utilization of Rhododendron- A Review Kirti Kumari*1, Himani Srivastava2 and V.D. Mudgal3 1Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal, UUHF, Uttarakhand, India 2Research Scholar, College of Technology and Engineering
MPUAT Udaipur, India 3Professor, Department of Processing and Food
Engineering, CTAE, MPUAT, Udaipur-313001, India *e-mail:
kumarikirti95@gmail.com (Received: April 29, 2015; Revised
received: October 05, 2015;Accepted: October 08, 2015) |
Abstract: Rhododendron arboreum is an evergreen shrub or small tree with
a showy display of bright red flowers. Rhododendron is the national flower of
Nepal and is known as (Laligurans) & the state
tree of Uttarakhand. It is called ‘Burans, Bras,
Buras or Barahke- phool’
in local dialect. Rhododendron arboreum is a
wild plant species possesses high ecological importance and the flower of the
species having unique medicinal and nutritional value. It is widely popular
for the processed juice of its flowers which have gained market popularity as
rhodojuice /sharbat. The
paper highlighted medicinal value and potential of R. arboreum for bioprospecting
by making value added products to improve the livelihood and employment
opportunities of hill farmers. Key words- Rhododendron,
History, Medicinal uses,Juice preparation,
Ornamental uses |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 767-770
(2015) Effect of weed and
nutrient management on productivity of sorghum and mustard cropping system
under rain fed condition Manish
Srivastava*, A. K. Singh and B. L. Suman Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Grassland and
Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi – 284003, India *e-mail: manish.agronomy@gmail.com (Received: March 09, 2015; Revised
received: October 01, 2015;Accepted: October 03, 2015) |
Abstract: A field experiment
was conducted during karif and rabi
seasion of 2005-2006 and 2006-07 at Indian
Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi to know the response of
fodder sorghum – mustard cropping system to integrated weed and nutrient
management. Significantly increase in green fodder yield, seed yields, dry
matter and crude protein yield of sorghumrecorded
with successive increase in hand weeding by khurpi
at 30 DAS + 75% NPK(RDF) + 25% FYM followed by isoproturon
+ 75% NPK (RDF) + 25% FYM and statistically at par with hand weeding by khurpi at 30 DAS + 50% NPK (RDF) + 50% FYM and hand
weeding by khurpi at 30 DAS +75% NPK (RDF) + 25%
FYM gave significantly higher green fodder yield (432.00 and 440.20 q/ha),
dry matter yield (164.16 and 169.08) of sorghum in 2005-06 and 2006-07,
respectively. Significantly higher siliquae/plant,
1000-seed weight and oil content (%) and seed yield of mustard (12.30 and
12.49 q/ha) in 2005-06 and 2006-07, respectively. Weeding by khurpi at 30 DAS and isoproturon
@ 0.75 kg/ha combination with 75% NPK (RDF) + 25% FYM reduced the weed
density, increase weed control efficiency (%) in fodder sorghum and mustard
during both the years of experimentation. These treatments gave maximum net
return (23120.71 and 23009.86 Rs./ha) in sorghum and
mustard, respectively. Weeder cum mulcher at 30 DAS + 50% NPK (RDF) + 50% FYM also
maintained soil fertility as indicated by higher content of organic carbon,
available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Keywords: weed management,
nutrient management, productivity, fodder sorghum and mustard |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 771-772
(2015) Effect of pre-harvest application of Ca, Zn and B on prolonged storeability of ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) Ajay
Rajput1, Rajesh Tiwari1,
Ankit Pandey2
and S.P.S. Somvanshi*3 1Department of Fruit Science, 2Department
of Post harvest Technology, 3 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mandsaur, R.V.S.K.V.V.,
Campus, College of Horticulture, Mandsaur-458 001, India *e-mail:
surya.somvanshi@gmail.com (Received: May 21, 2015; Revised
received: October 14, 2015;Accepted: October 20, 2015) |
Abstract: An experiment was
conducted in the research fruit orchard of K.N.K. College of Horticulture, Mandsaur (M.P.) india; in
randomized block design (RBD) with ten treatments consisting of foliar spray
of Calcium Nitrate, Zinc Sulphate, Borax and
control sprayed twice. First spray was done during November 2013 at initial
stage of fruiting and second spray is repeated after 3 weeks of first spray.
Harvested fruits were kept in plastic trays and stored at ambient room
temperature and relative humidity. The treated fruits were analyzed for (PLW)
physiological loss weight the minimum (19.40%) during storage was
recorded with T5 (0.4% Zinc sulphate)
followed by T8 (0.4% Borax) against the maximum (34.91%)
physiological loss in weight under control. decay loss (%) at 0, 3rd,
6th and 9th
day of storage. Among the various treatments, the minimum percentage of decay
loss (61.11%) was recorded with T5 (0.4% Zinc sulphate)
at the end of storage period against the maximum (83.22%) under control.
During storage minimum reduction in fruit size (length and diameter) observed
in T5 (0.4% Zinc sulphate) and maximum
in T0 (control). It may therefore, be recommended that the
pre-harvesting application of (ZnSo4 @
0.4%) improve the storage life and quality at ambient room temperature. Key words:Pre-harvest sprays, Storeability, Shelf life, Physiological quality, Ber |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 773-776
(2015) Varietal performance, correlation studies and economics of anthurium cultivation under protected conditions Latha S*, Reddy B.S and Sudeep H.P Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, College
of Horticulture, Mudigere, Chikkamagalur-577132,
India *e-mail:
lathas805@gmail.com (Received: April 10, 2015; Revised
received: October 16, 2015;Accepted: October 20, 2015) |
Abstract: The study was
conducted on College of Horticulture, Mudigere,
during 2012-13 to evaluate the performance of seven anthurium
varieties viz., Fantasia, Acropolis, Arabhavi
Local, Tropical, Fire, Cheers and Midori. Results revealed that varieties
significantly influenced all the vegetative and flower parameters. Among the anthurium cultivars studied, with respect to performance
in terms of vegetative growth and flower quality of anthurium,
variety Tropical was found superior, and with respect to flower yield,
varieties Arabhavi Local and Midori were identified
as promising suitable cultivars for cultivation under protected condition. A
correlation study was carried out on fifteen growth and yield traits in seven
cultivars of Anthurium. Number of flowers per plant
exhibited highly significant and positive correlation with number of leaves
per plant (+0.631), number of suckers per plant (+0.699) and significantly
positive correlation was observed with leaf area per plant (+511). While, the
trait exhibited highly significant and negative correlation with the number
of days to unfolding of spathe from initiation of
flower (-0.601) and number of days to unfolding of spathe
from initiation of flower (-0.622). Economics study showed that there is a
significant difference with respect to varieties. Among the seven varieties
tried, Variety Arabhavi Local had recorded the
highest B: C ratio (2.17) and lowest in variety Fantasia (0.39). Total cost
of cultivation of anthurium varieties under
greenhouse was Rs.1,35,295.84 per 560m2. Key words: Anthurium, Varieties,
Protected cultivation, Correlation and Economics |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 777-778
(2015) Population dynamics of
legume pod borer Maruca vitrata (Geyer) and blue butterfly Lampides boeticus
L. on short duration pigeonpea Anil
Kumar Pandey, Ram Keval,
and Amit Yadav*
Department of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Institute of
Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India *e-mail:
amitento21@gmail.com (Received: April 10, 2015; Revised
received: October 16, 2015;Accepted: October 20, 2015) |
Abstract: Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is an important crop in semi-arid tropical and
sub- tropical farming systems, providing high quality vegetable protein,
animal feed, and firewood. Insect pests feeding on flowers, pods, and seeds
are the most important biotic constraint affecting pigeon pea yields.
Seasonal dynamics of insect pests in pigeon pea during kharif
2010-11 revealed that activity of legume pod borer Maruca
vitrata commenced from 44th standard
meteorological week (SMW) and continued until 50th SMW. The Peak population
was noticed twice in 46th and 48th standard week with 0.30 and 0.30larva/plant
respectively.Blue butterfly, Lampides
boeticus incidence was found to attain its peak
from 47th to 49th
standard week with peak population of 0.20 larva /plant. Such study helps in
development of suitable management strategy as well as helps in timely
forecasting of pest incidence. Key Words: Pigeonpea, Legume pod borer,
Blue butter fly |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 779-782
(2015) Varietals screening
against shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes
orbonalis G.) of brinjal
Narendra Sharma1,
Satyakumari Sharma*2, J.A. Chudasama3 and N.S. Bhadauria1
1Department of Entomology, Rajmata Vijyaraje Sindhiya Krishi Vishwa Vidhyalaya,
Gwalior,-474002, India 2Department of Agronomy, 3Department of
Entomology, Junagadh Agricultural University,
Junagadh-362001, India *e-mail:
satya.sharma77@yahoo.com (Received: April 10, 2015; Revised
received: October 16, 2015;Accepted: October 20, 2015) |
Abstract: Study was carried
out to determine less susceptible variety of brinjal
and efficacy of insecticide against shoot & fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis
Guenee during kharif
season of 2011-12 at R.V.S.K.V.V., Gwalior (M.P.). It was found that per cent
fruit damage among different varieties was ranged from 4.6 to 12.9 per cent
on number basis and 3.7 to 10.8 per cent on weight basis. Variety Deshi was found less susceptible followed by Pusa kranti, Pant rituraj, NDB-4 and Pant samrat. Whereas variety Pusa bindu found highly susceptible followed by Jawahar-64,
Jumbo Hy, NSC Hy, Pusa shyamla and NBH-249. On
the basis of shoot infestation Pusa shyamla was found highly susceptible of 10.50 per cent
followed by Pusa bindu
and NDB-4. Variety Deshi of 1.30 per cent was found
less susceptible followed by Jawahar 64, NBH-249
and NBH-21. On the basis of varietal screening and efficacy of insecticides
against shoot & fruit borer, variety Deshi and Pusa kranti may be used as a
component of IPM against shoot & fruit borer under the protection with
insecticidal application of indoxacarb (0.007%), carbosulfan(0.005%) or emamectin
benzoate (0.002%) at an interval of 15 DAS. Key Words: Brinjal, Insecticide, Leucinodes orbonalis,
Indoxacarb and Variety |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 783-785
(2015) Genetic parameters for yield and its contributing components
in rice (Oryza sativa L.) under
saline- alkaline condition Gaurav Dharwal, O.P. Verma*, G.P. Verma, P.K. Singh, D.K. Dwivedi
and P.K. Yadav Department
of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology,
Faizabad-224229,India *e-mail: ompverma.verma@gmail.com (Received: April 08, 2015; Revised
received: October19, 2015;Accepted: October 24, 2015) |
Abstract: Forty five diverse
rice genotypes including three checks, viz., (Narendra
Usar 3, CSR 13 and Usar1) were used for testing in
northern eastern plane zone (NEP) of Uttar Pradesh. The experiment was
conducted in RBD with three replications, to assess yield and its twelve
contributing components under salt affected soil [pH 9.1, EC (dSM-1) 2.10, ESP 52.3]. Analysis of variance
revealed highly significant differences amongst genotypes. The highest estimates of PCV and GCV was recorded for majority of the
traits. The closeness between the estimates of PCV and GCV for majority of
the traits reflected the least influence of environmental factors on the
expression of these traits. High heritability along with high genetic advance
was recorded for majority of the traits, suggesting the involvement of
additive gene action except panicle bearing tillers plant-1, (64.2
and 34.34, respectively) possessing non additive gene action. Hence, emphasis
should be given to select these traits to sustain the production and
productivity of saline soil. Key Words: Heritability, GCV,
PCV, Henetic advance, Rice (Oryza
sativa L.) |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 786-788
(2015) Studies on genetic component of variance (graphical and
analytical approach) in tomato (Solanumlycopersicum
L.) B.
K. Yadav* and Sanjive K.
Singh Chandra
Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Tchnology, Kanpur-208002, India *e-mail: bkyadav.7246@gmail.com (Received: April 28, 2015; Revised
received: October03, 2015;Accepted: October 07, 2015) |
Abstract: All possible 45 F1s
along with 10 parents were grown in RBD with three replications. Parents and F1s
were transplanted in two rows with 10 plants in each row while F2s
were transplanted in four rows with 20 plants in each row with 75 x 60 cm
spacing in each replication. The observations were recorded for plant height,
days to flowering, number of fruit bearing branches per plant, days to
maturity, number of clusters per plant, number of fruit per cluster, fruitlength, fruit width, number of locules
per plant, number of fruits per plant , yield per
plant, T.S.S., dry matter, lycopene, ascorbic acid,
acidity in terms of citric acid and TLCV incidence I, II, II, IV and V stages
were taken only for parents and their best crosses in tomato. The graphical
approach of diallel analysis of quantitative traits
revealed over dominance for plant height, days to flowering, days to
maturity, number of fruits per cluster, number of locules
per fruit, number of fruits per plant and yield per plant and all stages of
TLCV incidence and partial dominance for number of fruit bearing branches per
plant, number of clusters per plant, fruit length and fruit width in F1.
In F2 generation over dominance was found for plant height, days
to flowering, days to maturity, number of locules
per fruit, number of fruits per plant and yield per plant and all stages of
TLCV incidence while partial dominance for number of fruit bearing branches
per plant, number of clusters per plant, number of fruits per cluster, fruit
length and fruit width.The analytical approach
additive and dominance component exhibited highly significant for these traits.
Average degree of dominance showed over dominance for both generations while
degree of dominance through combining ability variance showed partial
dominance. Key word: Genetic Component
of Variance, Graphical and Analytical approach and Dominance |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 789-792
(2015) Effect of various mulches on soil and weed parameters in Kinnow orchard Bhanukar Manoj*, Sindhu S. S., Preeti and Singh Deepak Department
of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, India *e-mail: bhanumanu0326@gmail.com (Received: April 28, 2015; Revised
received: October03, 2015;Accepted: October 07, 2015) |
Abstract: The treatments comprising
six levels of mulches which were laid out in a randomized block design with
three replications. In the experiment, the minimum value for soil pH (7.7)
and ECe (2.25), while, maximum values for soil
moisture per cent at different depths 0-15cm (21.49), 15-30cm (22.70),
30-60cm (22.95) and available Nitrogen (243.04), Phosphorous (15.79) and
Potassium (291.78) were recorded with black polythene 200µ mulch. Lowest
number, fresh and dry weight of weeds at all monthly intervals were observed
with Black polythene 200µ mulch. The Black polythene 200µ mulch was found
most effective among other mulches for maintaining soil parameters and
reduced the growth of weeds. Key words: Kinnow, mulch, soil
moisture, weeds |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 793-794
(2015) Effect of sowing time on seed germination and seedling growth
of jamun (Syzyuim
cumini Skeels.) S.P.
Singh, Sarvesh Singh*, Priyanka
Singh, Anupam Tiwari and Ramkesh Meena Department
of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi-221 005, India *e-mail: sarbhu1@gmail.com (Received: March 24, 2015; Revised
received: October 15, 2015;Accepted: October 18, 2015) |
Abstract: The effect of
sowing time on germination of S. cumini
seeds revealed that different treatments had a significant influence on seed
germination, duration of germination, height and diameter of seedling, number
of leaves, seedling survival, transplanting success and buddable
seedling per cent. The highest percentage of germination was recorded on 30th July sown seeds. Seed germination started
in 12 days after sowing and completed in 15 days. The minimum duration for
germination was recorded when the sowing of seeds was done on 15th and 30th
July. Height and diameter of seedling varied significantly with sowing time
and maximum height and diameter of seedling were noted in 30th June sown seeds. Number of leaves per
seedling also influenced by sowing time and maximum (25.92) number of leaves
per seedling was recorded in 15th July
sown seeds. Sowing time greatly influenced the seedling survival in nursery.
Maximum (98.60%) seedling survival was obtained, when seeds were sown on 30th September. The transplanting success ranged
between 94.38 and 99.61 per cent and highest transplanting success was noted
in 15th July sown seeds. However,
highest percentage (90.86) of buddable seedlings
was obtained with 30th June sown seeds. Key words: Propagation,
Germination, Rootstock, Seedling and Orchardists |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 795-798
(2015) Studies on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advancein turmeric (Curcuma longa
L.) Vinayendra Pratap Singh*1, V.P. Pandey1,
S.K. Verma2, V.K. Vimal1
and B.K. Singh1 1Department of Vegetable Science, 2
Department of Horticulture, N.D.U. A. & T., Faizabad-
224 229, India *e-mail: vps6954@gmail.com (Received: February 26, 2015;
Revised received: October 23, 2015;Accepted: October 25, 2015) |
Abstract: An experiment was
conducted with 80 turmeric genotypes for 12 characters to know the genetic
variability, heritability and genetic advance in turmeric. The present
investigation found genetic variation for various traits in turmeric.
Analysis of variance showed that checks were highly significant difference in
relation to all phenotypic characters. The phenotypic coefficient of
variation was higher in magnitude than genotypic coefficient of variation.
The maximum phenotypic coefficient of variations were estimated for weight of
primary rhizome per plant (13.83%) followed by number of tertiary rhizome
(12.38%), TSS percent (12.21%), weight of mother rhizome (10.87%), number of
leaves per plant (9.555%) and number of primary rhizome per plant (8.601).
Heritability estimates were high for dry matter percent (98.5%) followed by
weight of primary rhizome per plant (96.6%), weight of mother rhizome
(93.2%), number of secondary rhizome per plant (92.5%), number of tertiary
rhizome per plant (89.4%), number of leaves per plant (82.6), and number of
primary rhizome per plant (80.8%). The genetic advance percent of mean was
highest for weight of primary rhizome per plant (27.53%) followed by number
of tertiary rhizome per plant, weight of mother rhizome, moderate in case of
number of leaves per plant, dry matter percent, number of primary rhizome per
plant, number of secondary rhizome per plant, rhizome yield q/ha, TSS
percent, weight of fresh rhizome per plant, low in case of number of tillers
per clump and plant height. Key words: Genetic advance,
genetic variability, germplasm, heritability,
turmeric. |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 799-800
(2015) Effect of integrated nitrogen management on growth, yield of
hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) and
soil health under reclaimed sodic soil Raj
Kumar*1,Brijesh Kumar Verma2 and Ved Prakash1 1Department of Soil Sci. &Agril. Chemistry, 2Department of
Agronomy N.D.U.A. & T., Faizabad – 224 229,
India *e-mail: rkpnduat@gmail.com (Received: March 03, 2015; Revised
received: October 27, 2015;Accepted: October 29, 2015) |
Abstract: A field experiment
was conducted during Kharif season of 2012
to study the effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on growth, yield of
hybrid rice and soil health under reclaimed sodic
soil. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block design with 11
treatment combinations viz T1 control T2
100% RDF N (urea), T3- 75 % N (urea) + (FYM), T4 - 50 %
N (urea) + 50 % N (FYM), T5- 25 % N (urea) + 75 % N + 75 % N
(Poultry manure), T6 – 75 % N (urea) + 25 % N (Poultry manure), T7
- 50 % N (Urea) + 50 % N (Poultry Manure), T8- 25 % N (Urea)
25 % N (FYM), T9- 75 % N (Urea) + 25 % N (Press mud), T10
-50 % N (Urea) + 50 % N (Press mud), T11 -25 % N (Urea) 75 % N
(Press mud) with three replication. Integrated Nitrogen Management (INM)
increased the growth yield of hybrid rice, when nitrogen was applied in 3:1
ratio through urea and poultry manure. Application of nitrogen through
organic and inorganic (3:1 ratio) was found more effective to improving the
soil health under reclaimed sodic soil. Integrated
Nitrogen Managementreduced soil pH, EC, BD, and
increased fertility status of the soils in respect to OC, N, P & K.
Maximum net return per rupees invested was obtained with recommended dose of
Urea – N application and almost was similar when nitrogen was applied in 3:1
ratio as inorganic (Urea-N) and organic sources (Poultry manure, Press mud
& FYM.). Key words: Urea, FYM, Poultry
manure, Vermi-compost and Hybrid rice |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 801-804
(2015) Induction of off-season flowering in custard apple (Annona squamosa L.)
Vinay1, G. M.
Chithiraichelvan1 and R. Enette Geethika Sequira2 1Division of fruit crops, 2Division
of vegetable crops, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesaraghatta Lake, Bangalore-560089, India *e-mail: vingeegmvegs@gmail.com (Received: June 11, 2015; Revised
received: October 28, 2015;Accepted: October 29, 2015) |
Abstract: Custard apple (Annona squamosa)
can be called as a delicacy of dry region due to its very sweet delicate
flesh. It is a deciduous or semi-deciduous tall woody shrub of about 5-6
meters height having irregularly spreading branches. Pruning and defoliation are essential operations for
the induction of off-season flowering and fruiting with better quality and
quantity Custard Apple. Trees were subjected to two levels (25% and 50%) of
pruning combined with defoliating chemicals (Urea 5%, Ethrel
2000ppm, Potassium iodide 1%, Orthophosphoric acid 1%, and Dormex
1.5%) with control and each treatment
replicated thrice. From the finding’s, it is found thatthe
maximum number of shoots emerged, Length of the shoots emerged, number of
flowered shoots found in the trees, number of flowers per shoot at 30, 60, 90
days of observation were found in Dormex applied
trees with pruning, the early initiation of flowering (22.6) 25% pruning +
potassium iodide 1% and days required for first flowering found late in T1i.e.
control (94.12), Duration of flowering was more (128.33) in 50% pruning +
urea 5% and also early fruit was found (106.67) in this treatment and also
better vegetative growth obtained in pruned with defoliated trees, that’s in
25 per cent pruning with defoliation chemicals then the control and other
treatments, and the maximum off-season yield could be obtained in T7
i.e. 25 per cent pruning combined with 1 per cent Orthophosphoric
acid (19.60 kg/plant) and the minimum off-season yield could be obtained in T1i.e.
control (15.40). The findings of the investigation
have helped in standardizing the required cultural practices on scientific
basis for off-season production of annona fruits. Key
words: Pruning, Defoliation, off-season, Custard Apple, Orthophosphoric acid |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 805-808
(2015) Genetic variability studies on different seedling progenies of
karonda for fruit, yield and quality parameters Shafeeq Bawoor*1, Athani, S.
I2., Kumbargire Giriraj
Ashok1 and Mahantesh, Y. Jogi1 1KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi (UHS, Bagalkot), India 2Regional Horticulture Research and Extension Centre
(RHREC) Dharwad (Kumbapur), India *e-mail: shafeeqfsc@gmail.com (Received: June 07, 2015; Revised
received: October 06, 2015;Accepted: October 10, 2015) |
Abstract: Genetic
variability, heritability, genetic advance and genetic advance as a percent
over mean for 16 characters were assessed by field evaluation of fifteen
seedling progenies of karonda at Kittur Rani Channamma
College of Horticulture, Arabhavi during 2011-2012.
High degree of variation was observed for all the characters. The difference
between phenotypic coefficient of variation and genotypic coefficient of
variation were found to be narrow for most of the traits. The high estimates
of heritability was found for the characters like number of cluster per
plant, number fruits per cluster, number of fruits per plant, fruit length,
fruit girth, fruit weight, pulp to seed ratio, weight of pulp, number of
seeds per fruit, weight of seeds per fruit and yield per plant, TSS at ripe
stage, ascorbic acid at ripe stage, total sugar at ripe stage, reducing sugar
at ripe stage and non reducing sugar at ripe stage. Key words: Karonda, Genetic advance, Heritability, Genotypic
variance, Phenotypic variance |
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Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 809-811
(2015) Studies on correlation and path coefficient analysis of vigour index and its contributing parameters in wheat (Triticum aestivum
L.) Sarvesh Kumar, K.K. Srivastava, S.C. Vimal, and
Sarvjeet Seed Technology
Section, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, N.D.University of Agriculture and
Technology, Faizabad-224229 (U. P.). *e-mail: sarveshkumarseedtech90@gmail.com (Received: March 10, 2015; Revised
received: October 26, 2015;Accepted: October 28, 2015) |
Abstract: Wheat (Triticum aestivum
L.) is an important cereal crop of cool climate and plays a key role in food
and nutritional security of India. The objective of this study was to
established inter-relationship and direct and indirect effect of various seed
and seedling traits on seed vigour index. The sixty
genotypes were studied for correlation and path coefficient analysis to
evaluate the eleven seed vigour contributing traits
in completely randomized design with three replications in seed testing
laboratory during 2013-14. A very strong positive association of vigour index was observed with seedling length, root length
shoot length and seed germination percentage at phenotypic level.Path coefficient analysis, carried out at genotypic
as well as phenotypic level, identified seedling length and seed germination
percentage as major direct contributors towards vigour
index whereas, root length, shoot length and seed germination percentage
emerged as most important indirect contributors to vigour
index. The characters identified above as important direct and indirect
component in vigour index merit due consideration
in formulating effective selection strategy in wheat for improving overall
seed quality. Keywords: Wheat, Correlation
coefficient, Path coefficient and Seed vigour |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 812-814
(2015) Genetic divergence in exotic genotypes of rice in salt
affected soil V. R. Pandey,
P. K. Singh, O. P. Verma, P. K. Yadav
and Yaslok Singh Department of
Genetics and Plant Breeding, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology,
Faizabad-224229, India *e-mail: ompverma.verma@gmail.com (Received: April 29, 2015; Revised
received: October 28, 2015;Accepted: October 29, 2015) |
Abstract: The Mahalonobis D2 analysis was employed to
examine existence of genetic divergence in 52 exotic genotypes of rice on the
basis of grain yield and its component in salt affected soil. The fifty two
genotypes were grouped into seven distinct non overlapping clusters
indicating presence of substantial genetic diversity in the existing
material. Clustering pattern of genotypes showed no definite relationship
between genetic divergence and geographical origin of genotypes, revealing
importance of crossing between superior genotypes of diverse clusters for
generating transgressive segregantes.
Clusters first exhibited very high inter clusters distances from clusters
second, six, fourth and fifth while cluster third have high inter clusters
distance from clusters six. Considering the inter clusters distance, clusters
means and mean performance of genotypes for different traits the crossing of
the superior genotypes. The genotypes exhibiting superior mean performance
for grain yield per plant and other important characters in clusters first
were IR77644- B-9-3-3-2-1-15-1-AJY1, Narendra Usar Dhan 3 and IR82824-B-SDO2
which merit hybridization with superior genotypes identified as
IR78788-B-B-10-1-1-4-4AJY1, ‘IR-78806-B-B-16-1-2-2-AJY2, AJY1 and
IR82824-B-SD05 in clusters II; IR-77660-B-9-1-3-1-3-4-5-AJY1 and
IR-77644-B-9-3-3-2-1-17-4-AJY in clusters VI;
IR-77664-B-25-1-2-1-3-12-4-AJY1,IR-77674-3-B-8-2-14-4-AJY-2 and
IR77674-3B-8-1-3-10-3-AJY2 in clusters IV and IR77644-B-9-3-3-2-1-29-3-AJY4,
IR77674-3B-8-2-2-14-2-AJY1 and IR77674-3B-8-2-2-12-5-1 in clusters V is
recommended for isolating superior segregants for
developing high yielding rice varieties for salt affected soil. Similarly the
crossing of the promising lines of clusters III (IR82823-B-SD05,
IR77674-3B-8-2-2-8-3-AJY 5) with superior lines of divergent cluster V may
also appears fruitful for salt affected soil. Key words: Genetic divergence,
exotic genotypes, rice (Oryza sativa
L.), salt affected soil |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 815-818
(2015) Assessment of genetic diversity among Capsicum annuum L. genotypes using RAPD markers P. V. Savadatti*1,
A. M. Devaraja Achar2,
E.P. Koshy1 and S.S. Bangi3 1Department of Molecular and Cellular Engineering, 3Department
of Biological science, Sam
Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology
and Sciences, Allahabad-211007, India 2Biotechnology Division, Indo-American Hybrid Seeds
(India) Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore-560098, India *e-mail: agrico.praveen@gmail.com (Received: May 23, 2015; Revised
received: October 24, 2015;Accepted: October 28, 2015) |
Abstract: Genetic diversity in 33 chilli genotypes was analyzed by 13 random primers. The
amplification profile of these primers consisted of 109 fragments, of which
68 were monomorphic and 41 were polymorphic. The
number of bands generated by each primer varied from 7 (OPA-09, OPB-04,
OPD-07, OPD-11 and OPG-14) to 13 (OPB-01) with an average of 8.3 fragments
per primer. The percentage of polymorphic bands with different primers ranged
from 14.2 to 62.5%. The similarity coefficients detected by RAPD marker
ranged from 0.90 to 0.97 which revealed existence of genetic variation among chilli genotypes. The consensus tree constructed showed
twelve clusters. Among these clusters, cluster II, III, VII and cluster X
were observed as solitary clusters. Cluster VIII is the largest one which
includes eight genotypes in it. The RAPD technology proved useful in
describing genetic diversity among chilli
genotypes. Key
words:
Chilli, RAPD, Polymorphism, Genetic diversity |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 819-824
(2015) Effect of simulated transportation and packaging materials on physico-chemical properties of ber
stored under ambient storage conditions Preeti*, R.K. Goyal and Manoj Bhanukar Department
of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, India *e-mail: parmar.preeti80@gmail.com (Received: May 07, 2015; Revised
received: October 25, 2015;Accepted: October 28, 2015) |
Abstract: The present study
was undertaken to evaluate the effect of simulated transportation and
packaging materials by providing simulation vibration of 50 rpm for time
duration of 3 and 6 hours on physico-chemical
properties of ber fruits cv. Umran
during transportation and storage under ambient conditions. The total soluble
solids, TSS: acid ratio and organoleptic rating
first increased and then decreased with increase in duration of storage. The
TSS, TSS: acid ratio and ascorbic acid content decreased with increased
duration of vibration. The acidity of the fruits first decreased and then
increased with increase in period of storage. The minimum losses were
observed in the fruits given simulation vibration for 3 hours and stored in
CFB boxes whereas, maximum losses were noted infruits
given simulation vibration for 6 hours and stored in nylon netted bags.
Packaging of fruits in CFB boxes was found most effective in reducing all the
losses and keeping the ber fruits more healthy with
high consumer acceptability as compared to other two types of packages used. Key words: Ber, Corrugated fiber
board boxes, Gunny bags, Nylon netted bags, Simulation vibration, Umran |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 825-828
(2015) Influence of NaCl salt stress on
physiological, biochemical changes and isoenzyme
pattern in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes Tania Das*1, Mamta Meena2, M. K. Mandavia1 and Sarang
S. Sapre1 1Department of Biochemistry, 2Department of
Agronomy, Junagadh Agricultural University,
Junagadh-362 001, India *e-mail: tania.d815@gmail.com (Received: April 16, 2015; Revised
received: October 22, 2015;Accepted: October 26, 2015) |
Abstract: An experiment was
conducted with ten wheat genotypes viz. KRL-213, KRL-210, KRL-1-4,
KRL-19, GW-173, GW-190, GW-273, GW-322, GW-496 and HD-2932 grown in petridish for 12 DAG in screening test. Petridishes were treated with NaCl
concentrations 80 mM and 160 mM.
Control maintained with water. Salt stress affected RWC and MSI significantly
where both measurements decreased under salinity condition. Biochemical
changes i.e. soluble protein reduced under different salinity levels
even in tolerant genotypes but significantly enhanced the accumulation of MDA
content leading to lipid peroxidation. In the pot
study, SOD and CAT isozymes were studied at CRI
stage in highly tolerant and highly susceptible genotypes. Changes in isoenzyme banding pattern of antioxidant enzymes showed
polymorphism based on the appearance in the genotypes under different
salinity levels. Key words: Salt stress, RWC,
MSI, Protein, MDA, Isoenzyme |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 829-832
(2015) Production and optimization
of bacillus subtilis laccase
by solid state fermentation of agro-byproducts Sandeep Singh*1,
Ajay Kumar Singh1, Mohammad Hafeez1,
Shalini2 and Harison
Masih1 1Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology,
SHIATS, Naini, Allahabad, 211007, India 2Integral
University, Lucknow, - 226026., India *e-mail:
sandymicro87@gmail.com (Received: May 15, 2015; Revised
received: October 27, 2015;Accepted: October 29, 2015) |
Abstract: Laccases (E. C. 1.10.3.2, p-diphenol:
dioxygen oxidoreductase)
are a group of multi-copper containing enzymes that catalyze one-electron
oxidation of phenolic compounds with concomitant
reduction of oxygen to water. Laccases are
increasingly being used in food industry for production of cost-effective and
healthy foods. To sustain this trend widespread availability of laccase and efficient production systems have to be
developed. Laccase producing bacteria was isolated from
soil samples collected from different regions of Allahabad. Samples were
screened and identified for better laccase
producing bacteria on nutrient agar plate containing guaiacol.
Bacillus subtilis was found to be the
highest laccase producing bacteria isolated from
saw mill soil. Highest laccase enzyme was produced
by Bacillus subtilis on potato peel used as
substrate in solid state fermentation (SSF). Production parameters were
optimized and the optimum conditions were found to be at incubation temperature
35°C, incubation period 96 h, pH 8, copper concentration 200 ìg, moisture content 75% and inoculum
size 1.5ml. Key
words: Bacillus
subtilis, Laccase, Solid
state fermentation (SSF) |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 833-836
(2015) Character association and genetic divergence studies in
indigenous lines of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em.
Thell) S. K. Yadav, Tejasvi
Singh*and Vinod Singh Department
of Genetics and Plant Breeding, N D University of Agriculture and Technology,
Faizabad-224229, India *e-mail:tejasvisingh1991@gmail.com (Received: April 30,
2015; Revised received: October 28, 2015;Accepted: October 29, 2015) |
Abstract: This experiment was carried
out to evaluate 140 wheat genotypes for character association and divergence
analysis in an Augmented Block Design which was consisted on 4 blocks of
equal size and each block had 35 plots of test entries along with 5 checks in
each block at Main Experiment Station Research Farm of Narendra
Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.)
during Rabi 2012-13. Data were recorded on eleven yield attributing
characters viz. Days to 50% flowering, Days to maturity, Plant height (cm),
Tiller per plant, Spike length (cm), Peduncle length (cm), Flag leaf area (cm2),
1000-grain weight (g), Biological yield per plant (g), Grain yield per plant
(g) and Harvest index (%). A very strong highly significant and positive
association of grain yield per plant was observed with biological yield per
plant followed by harvest index, Tillers per plant and Peduncle length while
plant height showed positive and significant association. The 140 varieties
of wheat were grouped into 12 distinct clusters. Cluster VI possessing
maximum (30) genotypes followed by cluster I, IX and XI (15). The maximum
intra-cluster distance was found for cluster IV and minimum for cluster IX.
The highest inter-cluster distance was observed between cluster IX and
cluster II followed by cluster-X and cluster-II and lowest between cluster IX
and VI. The results clearly showed crossing between the entries belonging to
cluster pairs having large inter-cluster distances and possessing high
cluster means for one or other characters to be improved may be recommended
for isolating desirable recombinants in the segregating generations in wheat. Key words: Wheat, Character association, Diversity,
Cluster, Recombinants |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 837-840
(2015) Effect of sulphur and zinc on
nutrient content in grasses grown in silvi-pastoral
system of agro forestry Kumari Priyanka1, A.K.S. Pariharv1,
Pawan Kumar Verma*2,
Prakash Yadav3
and Shweta Bhatt2 1Department of agro- forestry N D U A & T Faizabad- 224229, India 2Department of Agronomy (S O A) Lovely Professional
University Jalandhar- 144411, India 3Department of agronomy, C S A U A & T Kanpur-208002, India *e-mail:
pawanjrf85@gmail.com (Received: April 03,
2015; Revised received: October 26, 2015;Accepted: October 28, 2015) |
Abstract: The Silvi pastoral system
had Dalbergia sissoo(Forest species) in combination with three grasses specie
viz., Pennisetum purpureum,
Brachiaria mutica and
Panicum maximum. The experiment was
carried on sodic wasteland. Trees of D. sissoo were spaced at 6x4 m distance. Between rows of
tree three grass species were planted.Under this
system, trees were given different fertilizers dose of sulphur
and zinc on the protein content of grasses nutrient content of N, P, K, S and
Zn. Apart from this, comparative forage yield of three grasses was also
studied under same system on sodic soil. The
investigated area was divided into 144 total no. of plot. Three grasses Pennisetum purpurium,
Penicum maximum, Brachiaria
mutica are grown in these plots. Each grass is
grown in 48 plots. The maximum N,P,K and S content in grasses where achieved
with Sulphur @60 kg ha-1 and zinc @15 kg
ha-1individually during all three seasons. However zinc content
decreased with increasing sulphur levels in
grasses. The soil sample analyzed after harvest of the grass sulphur @0 kg ha-1 and zinc @ 0 kg ha-1,
while maximum availability was recorded in sulphur
@ 60 kg ha-1 and zinc @ 15 kg ha-1. Key
Words:
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc and
Grasses |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 841-844
(2015) Evaluation of copper toxicity in alluvial soil for growth and
yield in maize using special reference to iron Dharam Singh*1 and
Kamlesh Nath2 1Department of Environmental Science, I.B.S.B.T.,
C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur-208002, India 2Department of Environmental Science, University of
Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India *e-mail:
ds_envi@rediffmail.com (Received: April 08,
2015; Revised received: October 14, 2015;Accepted: October 16, 2015) |
Abstract: At 5 mg l-1 copper exposed plants showed
substantial increase in plant height after 30, 60 and 90 days respectively.
The number of pods per plant, length of pod, number of
seeds per pod and yield gm/ 50 seeds were decreased after 90 days. The
pigment contents chlorophyll, pheophytin and carotenoids were also decreased after 30,60 and 90 days. Inhibitory response of copper (25, 50 and
100 mg L-1) was significant (p<0.05) as it showed decline plant
height; number of pods per plant; pods length; number of seeds per pod and
yield. The pigment content chlorophyll, pheophytine
andcarotenoeds were found decrease in comparison to
5 mg L-1 copper exposed plants, respectively. Likewise fresh
weight and moisture content decreased with increase copper concentration. The
plants grown on copper treated soil along with 25, 50 and 100 mg L-1
along with iron applicationshowed significant
effects (p<0.05) regarding increase in plant growth, yield and pigment
content. Key words: Copper, Iron, Soil,
Black gram, Pigments, Antioxidants, Protein and sugar |
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Exclusively Online Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 8(4) 845-849
(2015) SDS-PAGE analysis
profiling of (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) varieties elephant foot yam) Kshitij
Kumar*, Shashi Devi and K.N. Singh Department of Plant Molecular Biology
& Genetic Engineering, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj), Faizabad, U.P., India *e-mail:
Kshitijkumar2010@gmail.com (Received: April 04, 2015; Revised
received: August 22, 2015; Accepted:
August 27, 2015) |
Abstract: Amorphophallus (Elephant foot yam) is an
herbaceous edible aroid crop which belongs to the family Araceae.
The study was undertaken to screen and obtained polymorphic bands with
the and SDS-PAGE that could differentiate a set of nine elephant foot yam genotypes.Total
nine Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
varieties (NDA 45, NDA 49, NDA 52, NDA 55, NDA 64, NDA 44, NDA 65, NDA 9
and Gajendra).The maximum protein content
was obtained in leaves of Gajendra, followed by Narendra Asha, Narendra 49, Narendra 55, Narendra 65, Narendra 45 and Narendra 64. Polyacrylamide gel
electrophoresis of total protein bands were divided into six zone A to F. Cluster analysis of combined banding pattern
of SDS-PAGE. Finally dendogram study was
done to find out the genetic diversity among the germplasm.
The protein analysis under this investigation will facilitate further studies
in linkage mapping, genetic diversity,germplasm
characterization and marker assisted selection in Amorphophalluspaeoniifolius.
They could also be applied to the genetic researches in other species and
genera because of their high transferability. Key
words:
Organic japonica rice, Green manure crops, Liquid organic
formulations, Soil macro and Micro nutrients, Productivity |