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View article: Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes for Drought Tolerance
Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes for Drought Tolerance Open
An attempt was made to assess the genetic diversity for the evaluation and utilization of drought-tolerant wheat genotypes in future breeding approaches for yield enhancement. The experiment was conducted with 40 bread wheat genotypes eval…
View article: Estimation of stress tolerance indices for identification of heat tolerant genotypes in barley
Estimation of stress tolerance indices for identification of heat tolerant genotypes in barley Open
The objective of present study was to assess the heat tolerance of barley genotypes employing a set of 12 heat stress indices namely SSI, TOL, STI, SSPI, YI, YSI, RSI, MP,GMP, HM, MRP and RED, estimated using grain yield. A total of 29 bar…
View article: Validation of molecular markers linked to bruchid resistance in green gram (<i>Vigna radiata</i>)
Validation of molecular markers linked to bruchid resistance in green gram (<i>Vigna radiata</i>) Open
The pulse beetle, Callosobruchus spp., poses a threat to legumes by consuming the protein content of the grain, resulting in potential losses in storage ranging from 12 to 30%. Molecular marker technology helps to mitigate the breeding con…
View article: Exploring heat stress tolerance indices in barley genotypes based on grain yield
Exploring heat stress tolerance indices in barley genotypes based on grain yield Open
View article: Different Postharvest Treatments and Storage Conditions for Shelf-life Enhancement and Quality Retention of Litchi
Different Postharvest Treatments and Storage Conditions for Shelf-life Enhancement and Quality Retention of Litchi Open
Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a highly perishable and delicate fruit.Browning of pericarp and physiological loss in weight are the paramount problems associated with storage of litchi.This study was carried out to extend the shelf-lif…
View article: Production of herbal fermented honey using isolated Candida sp. and analysis of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity
Production of herbal fermented honey using isolated Candida sp. and analysis of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity Open
Honey use and production has a long and varied history.In many cultures, honey has associations that go beyond its use as a food.It is frequently used as a talisman and symbol of sweetness.For more than 5000 years, Indians have been contin…
View article: Molecular characterization of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes using SSR markers
Molecular characterization of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes using SSR markers Open
An experiment was conducted during winter (rabi) seasons of 2019–20 and 2020–21 at the research farm of CCS Haryana Agricultural University to study the genetic diversity of 80 bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes, using 43 polymor…
View article: Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Lines Under Terminal Heat Stress in the Hisar Environment
Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Lines Under Terminal Heat Stress in the Hisar Environment Open
Various environmental stresses affect plant development and growth globally and restrict agricultural output and productivity. Wheat plants are negatively impacted by terminal heat stress, which lowers productivity. The correlation between…
View article: Assessment of udder skin surface temperature changes in relation to mastitis in crossbred dairy cows in different farms in Kerala
Assessment of udder skin surface temperature changes in relation to mastitis in crossbred dairy cows in different farms in Kerala Open
The aim of the present study was to assess the infrared thermographic profile in relation to mastitis in lactating dairy cows. In this study, 20 lactating crossbred dairy cows each were monitored for a period of 21 days in four dairy farms…
View article: Multivariate analysis of morpho-physiological traits in bread wheat genotypes under terminal heat stress
Multivariate analysis of morpho-physiological traits in bread wheat genotypes under terminal heat stress Open
Terminal heat stress has great impact on the quantity and quality of bread wheat that ultimately pose a serious concern about the food security. The presence of the genetic variability and suitable selection criteria is imperative for scre…
View article: Molecular genetic diversity in dual purpose and land races of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)
Molecular genetic diversity in dual purpose and land races of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) Open
Molecular genetic diversity was assessed among 32 dual purpose and land races of pigeonpea using 20 pigeonpea specific SSR markers. Among 20 markers, 15 markers revealed polymorphism, while five markers exhibited a monomorphic banding patt…
View article: Assessment of genetic diversity for various morpho-phenological traits in Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
Assessment of genetic diversity for various morpho-phenological traits in Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Open
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L. 2n = 26) is considered as valuable oilseed crop known to humans since ancient times. Despite having high oil quality, it is grown in small area due to lack of high yielding varieties with inbuilt resistance to bi…
View article: Evaluation of wheat genotypes for yield potential under combined drought and heat stress conditions
Evaluation of wheat genotypes for yield potential under combined drought and heat stress conditions Open
The combined effects of drought and heat stress severely impact the potential of crop yield. The present study was conducted to determine the tolerant genotypes among 80 wheat genotypes for combined drought and heat stress based on several…
View article: Insect pest management in vegetable crops through trap cropping: Review
Insect pest management in vegetable crops through trap cropping: Review Open
The study was carried out at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during 2019 as the widespread use ofinsecticides to control crop pests has created various problems such as residues in the food chain, phytotoxicity,pesticide resista…
View article: Evaluation of barley genotypes for heat tolerance using heat susceptibility index
Evaluation of barley genotypes for heat tolerance using heat susceptibility index Open
View article: Intercropping impact on population of cotton sucking insect pests
Intercropping impact on population of cotton sucking insect pests Open
The cotton intercropping experiment was conducted for the management of sucking pests, viz. leafhopper, Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae); whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and thrips, T…
View article: Evaluation of management practices against bollworms in cotton
Evaluation of management practices against bollworms in cotton Open
A field experiment was conducted at Entomology Research Area, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to evaluate the management practices, viz. use of botanical pesticides, Trichogramma chilonis (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) release…
View article: Evaluation of management practices against bollworms in cotton
Evaluation of management practices against bollworms in cotton Open
A field experiment was conducted at Entomology Research Area, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to evaluate the management practices, viz. use of botanical pesticides, Trichogramma chilonis (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) release…
View article: A Study on Demographic Profile of Rural Adults Identified with Lifestyle Diseases
A Study on Demographic Profile of Rural Adults Identified with Lifestyle Diseases Open
The present study was undertaken to study the profile characteristics of rural adults identified with various lifestyle diseases. Total samples of 120 rural adults were selected through purposive random sampling method. Exploratory researc…
View article: Extent of Involvement of Women in Agriculture in the Major Crops of Telangana State
Extent of Involvement of Women in Agriculture in the Major Crops of Telangana State Open
The present study was undertaken to study the involvement of women in agricultural activities. Total sample of 120 farm women were selected through purposive random sampling method. Exploratory research design was used for the study. The s…
View article: Effect of intercropping on the parasitoids, Encarsia spp. and Trichogramma spp. in cotton fields, India
Effect of intercropping on the parasitoids, Encarsia spp. and Trichogramma spp. in cotton fields, India Open
View article: Monocrotophos induced Biochemical and Histopathological alterations in the Kidney tissues of Mice
Monocrotophos induced Biochemical and Histopathological alterations in the Kidney tissues of Mice Open
The present study investigated the effect of monocrotophos a commonly used organophosphate pesticide exposure in the kidney tissues of the swiss albino mice. Monocrotophos was administered at the sub-lethal doses of 1.25mg/kg, 2.5 mg/kg an…
View article: Different methods for the management of Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in honey bee colony
Different methods for the management of Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in honey bee colony Open
View article: Formulation of Payasam with Germinated Buckwheat Milk
Formulation of Payasam with Germinated Buckwheat Milk Open
Germination is an effective process to improve sensory properties, nutrients and can decrease the anti-nutrient contents of the seeds. Buckwheat is rich in fibre, phenolic compounds and protein of balanced aminoacid composition. The aim of…
View article: Estimation of genetic divergence in barley (Two-rowed and six-rowed) under different growing conditions
Estimation of genetic divergence in barley (Two-rowed and six-rowed) under different growing conditions Open
Genetic diversity among 50 barley genotypes was investigated using 18 different agro-morphological and seed vigour traits under timely and late growing conditions. The Euclidean cluster analysis assigned 50 barley genotypes into eight dist…
View article: Development and Evaluation of Papaya Peel Powder and Paste Incorporated Chapathis
Development and Evaluation of Papaya Peel Powder and Paste Incorporated Chapathis Open
Consumption of natural bioactive compounds and dietary fibre offers health benefits and protection against lifestyle diseases. Papaya peel which is discarded waste contributes to environmental pollution, but it can be a good source of mine…
View article: Children’s Acceptability of Mid Day Meal (MDM) Food Supplied from Centralized Kitchen-“Akshaya Patra” of Medak District
Children’s Acceptability of Mid Day Meal (MDM) Food Supplied from Centralized Kitchen-“Akshaya Patra” of Medak District Open
A present study was conducted on children’s acceptability of mid-day meal (MDM) food supplied from centralized kitchen-“akshayapatra” of medak district in Telangana state. A multistage stratified random sampling was used for selection of s…
View article: Effect of Intercropping on Sucking Insect Pests and Natural Enemies of Cotton
Effect of Intercropping on Sucking Insect Pests and Natural Enemies of Cotton Open
The main aim of the study was to reduce the maximum use of pesticides, these pesticides increases pest resurgence, environmental pollution and toxic residue in food. Efforts were being made to encourage those pest management practices whic…
View article: Effect of dates of sowing on population of sucking insect pests in desi cotton (Gossypium arboreum L.)
Effect of dates of sowing on population of sucking insect pests in desi cotton (Gossypium arboreum L.) Open
The present study was conducted at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana University, Hisar, and experimental area of the Department of Entomology during the Kharif season of 2016 and 2017. The pooled data of both the years revealed that maximum p…