Horticultural practices
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Ebook "Transformation and sustainability in agriculture: Connecting practice with social theory" shows that for upscaling novel practices and organizational models it is important to include meso-level regime aspects in analysis and practice. The argument presented is that our understanding of the human and social dimensions of transformation processes can be enriched by anchoring practice and policy in social theory. A focus on transitions offers a clear view on the direction and velocity of change.
158p tachieuhoa 28-01-2024 5 2 Download
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Ebook "Basic agriculture: Student handbook (NSQF Level-2 - Class X)" has been introduced with the following objectives: to create awareness about cereals, pulses, oilseed crops, important fruits, vegetables and flowers; to create awareness about various breeds of animals, poultry, fushes and their importance; to impart knowledge about package of practices for growing various crops; to impart basic knowledge on major insect-pests and diseases of various crops, animals and measures to protect them by various means;...
208p damtuyetha 16-02-2023 4 2 Download
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Banana plant height is an important trait for horticultural practices and semi-dwarf cultivars show better resistance to damages by wind and rain. However, the molecular mechanisms controlling the pseudostem height remain poorly understood.
14p vijichea2711 28-05-2021 6 1 Download
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Mango (Mangifera indica L.) occupies a pre-eminent place amongst the sub-tropical fruits grown in Jammu region and is extensively grown crop in this region. The horticulture crops are perishable in nature and they require special attention in their harvesting, handling, packaging, storage and processing operations, therefore post-harvest management practices of a crop is done to prolong the storage life, freshness and an attractive appearance.
7p caygaocaolon11 21-04-2021 13 1 Download
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Production of marigold can be improved to a large extent by the judicious cultural operations i.e. application of optimum fertilizer at required time, crop management practices and use of plant growth regulators. Hence, an experiment was carried out in the Research Farm of Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, Kalavai, during 2018-19 to find out the effect of plant growth regulators (NAA, GA3) and growth retardants (Maleic hydrazide, Alar) on growth and yield of African marigold var. Pusa Narangi Gainda.
5p caygaocaolon11 21-04-2021 29 2 Download
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In this review we tried to study and discuss all those horticultural practices which enhance fruit quality, fruit production, which leads to high yield in fruit crops.
10p chauchaungayxua10 19-03-2021 17 1 Download
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A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2014at Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Bhavikere, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga for nutrient management practices for organic cultivation of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) under southern transitional zone of Karnataka. Among the different treatments...
6p nguaconbaynhay10 22-01-2021 10 2 Download
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In the present scenario, North Eastern States, sleeping giants are the store house of indigenous knowledge base which may be utilized for second green revolution towards sustainable development of the rural areas without hampering the ecological pursuits of the region. The enriched biodiversity and other indigenous knowledge base are still unexplored and not known to others. The horticulture enterprise is one of the important vocations of the north eastern hill region people and their management practices are ancient, indigenous and traditional in nature.
9p cothumenhmong9 04-01-2021 7 1 Download
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the world for its spice and medicinal values. The emergence and early growth of ginger is inherently slow and weed growth can impact on yield. It has slow initial growth rate and shallow root system. As a result, it is invaded by a variety of weeds. A field experiment was carried out during 2015-16 and 2016-17 in randomized block design with three replications under AICRP on Weed Management at College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, India with nine treatments.
7p gaocaolon9 22-12-2020 12 2 Download
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Grafting of vegetable seedlings is a unique horticultural technology practiced to improve plant production, reduce disease susceptibility and increase plant vigour. This technology was introduced to Europe and other countries in the late 20th century along with improved grafting methods suitable for commercial production of grafted vegetable seedlings.
5p trinhthamhodang9 16-12-2020 13 2 Download
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An experiment was conducted for three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018 during Rabi season at Horticulture Research and Extension Center, Hassan, Karnataka. A study was conducted by using Complete Block Design with four replications under storage. For PTM management studies, Kufri Jyoti tubers were planted at 60 cm X 20 cm spacing with soil application of recommended dose of fertilizers (75:75:100 kg NPK/ha) and FYM (25 t/ha) during Kharif season as per package of practices.
6p trinhthamhodang1216 19-11-2020 9 2 Download
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A field experiment was conducted during Rabi seasons of 2012 and 2013 at fixed organic experimental plot of ICAR-India Institute of Horticultural Research farm, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru to study the effect of different levels of farm yard manure (FYM) in organic as compared to chemical and conventional practices on growth, yield and quality of onion.
6p nguathienthan8 20-10-2020 21 2 Download
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Water chestnut is an important high value aquatic crop grown in India. Of late the importance of this crop has been increasing due to the presence of appreciable amount of nutritional contents therein like protein, carbohydrates, fiber and minerals. This paper explores the recent agronomic management techniques and post-harvest utilization of water chestnut crop. Being a short duration annual crop, it can be introduced in low-input cropping systems as a viable alternative crop for sustainable horticulture.
5p trinhthamhodang1215 23-09-2020 19 1 Download
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The present study was conducted in one horticultural zone of district Budgam namely Chareshareef to measure the adoption levels of pear growers. Six villages were selected randomly from the zone and 120 growers were randomly selected by using proportionate sampling technique for the study.
6p caygaocaolon7 18-09-2020 10 0 Download
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Dryland horticulture constitutes major part in horticulture crop production. Moisture stress is one of the major limiting factor in production of mango in dryland horticulture, since the rainfall is highly erratic and it is not possible to utilize available rainwater efficiently. Mango is one of the major crop grown in Ramanagara district covering an area of 22172 ha. Due to poor soil and water conservation practices in mango moisture retention is low in the soil that affects productivity.
5p cothumenhmong7 09-09-2020 19 1 Download
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The present investigation was conducted in order to improve the yields of Sweet Orange in Nalgonda district of Telangana. In India, Telangana is one of the major sweet orange producing states. Sweet Orange is major important horticulture crop which was having high source of vitamin C. Farmers are getting lower yields due to non adoption of proper management practices, neglecting the application of micronutrients, due to this reason most of the farmers facing micronutrient deficiency in Sweet Orange of Nalgonda District in Telangana.
4p angicungduoc6 22-07-2020 5 1 Download
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A field experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Station, Adilabad during kharif, 2015 and 2016 to study the effect of integrated nutrient management practices on dry matter production and nutrient uptake by baby corn in baby corn-hyacinth bean cropping system.
9p gaocaolon5 14-06-2020 21 1 Download
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The present investigation was carried out to study the impact of intercropping and integrated nutrient management on growth, yield of chilli during late kharif 2015 and 2016 at College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with five main plot treatments i.e. sole chilli (M0), four intercrops onion (M1), coriander (M2), fenugreek (M3) and marigold (M4) combined with five sub plot treatments viz.
12p gaocaolon5 14-06-2020 11 1 Download
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An experiment was carried out at ICR farm, Department of Horticulture during 2015-2017 to study the effect of number of suckers per hill on growth, yield and quality of banana cv. Malbhog (AAB) in ratoon crop. The treatments were T1 (mother plant + 1 sucker), T2 (mother plant + 2 suckers), T3 (mother plant + 3 suckers), and T4 (mother plant + 4 suckers) with two spacing - S1 (2.1 m x 2.1 m) and S2 (2.5 m x 2.5 m) for all the treatments. One treatment with recommended package of practices (control) was also included in the experiment.
9p angicungduoc5 12-06-2020 10 1 Download
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A field experiment was conducted during Kharif season of five consecutive years from 2013 to 2017, to study the effect of organic nutrient management practices on growth and yield of Field bean (Dolichos lablab L.) in sandy loam soils of Zonal Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Navile, Shivamogga, Karnataka.
12p nguathienthan5 04-06-2020 15 0 Download