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View article: Enhancing yield and quality of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) through strategic planting dates and mulching techniques in low tunnel conditions
Enhancing yield and quality of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) through strategic planting dates and mulching techniques in low tunnel conditions Open
Climate change and a growing population demand the adoption of new technologies to enhance food production. Off-season cultivation of muskmelon facilitates early market availability, meeting food demands and ensuring better prices for farm…
View article: Correction: Evaluation of root-knot nematode resistance in wild okra species (Abelmoschus moschatus) and their antioxidative profile analysis
Correction: Evaluation of root-knot nematode resistance in wild okra species (Abelmoschus moschatus) and their antioxidative profile analysis Open
View article: Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities in Down Syndrome: Assessing Structural and Functional Deficits
Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities in Down Syndrome: Assessing Structural and Functional Deficits Open
Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic intellectual disorder caused by trisomy of chromosome 21 (Hsa21) and presents with a variety of phenotypes. The correlation between the chromosomal abnormality and the resulting symptoms is unclear, partly d…
View article: Portraying phytochemical and genetic components of elite cultivated chilli ( <i>Capsicum annuum</i> L.) genotypes
Portraying phytochemical and genetic components of elite cultivated chilli ( <i>Capsicum annuum</i> L.) genotypes Open
Chilli has numerous bioactive components and served since ages in global cuisine and therapeutics. To meet demands of food and various industries, potential genotypes with finest bioactive components is needed. Hence, the objective was to …
View article: Appraisal of cherry tomato genotypes for diversity and principal component analysis
Appraisal of cherry tomato genotypes for diversity and principal component analysis Open
The current study was conducted to screen 63 cherry tomato genotypes, including three checks with the goal of identifying the genotypes with superior yield and better quality at Vegetable Research Farm, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludh…
View article: <i>In vitro</i> and <i>in silico</i> study of eggplant extract on human cancer cell lines
<i>In vitro</i> and <i>in silico</i> study of eggplant extract on human cancer cell lines Open
The aim of this research was to study the metabolite composition, antioxidative potential and cytotoxic activities of Solanum melongena fruit extracts. Phytochemical analyses of extracts were performed using LC-MS. Phenolic compound…
View article: Genetic diversity and recurrent parent phenome recovery assessment in six distinct populations with introgression of LCVD resistant gene from hot pepper to heat tolerant bell pepper
Genetic diversity and recurrent parent phenome recovery assessment in six distinct populations with introgression of LCVD resistant gene from hot pepper to heat tolerant bell pepper Open
The development of resistant cultivars through backcross breeding is the most practical and efficient way to combat the disease. Resistance breeding for Capsicum species started in India in the late 1960s, however the majority of the scree…
View article: Genetic association analysis in advance tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) lines for horticultural and yield contributing traits
Genetic association analysis in advance tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) lines for horticultural and yield contributing traits Open
Twenty-two tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes were examined for correlation and path analysis in the randomized block design under open field conditions. Total fruit yield showed a significant positive correlation with the number o…
View article: Development and quality evaluation of polyphenols enriched black carrot (Daucus carota L.) powder incorporated bread
Development and quality evaluation of polyphenols enriched black carrot (Daucus carota L.) powder incorporated bread Open
Black carrot is a prominent source of polyphenols and the cheapest source of anthocyanins in India. In this study, an attempt has been made to examine the feasibility of black carrot powder as an ingredient in bread. Black carrot bread was…
View article: Heterotic combinations among advanced breeding lines of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Heterotic combinations among advanced breeding lines of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Open
The present study aimed to examine the performance of hybrids developed from advanced breeding lines in brinjal. Fifty F1 hybrids including three checks of different fruit groups were evaluated for yield and quality attributes in randomize…
View article: Influence of potassium and sulphur nutrition on quality of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Influence of potassium and sulphur nutrition on quality of garlic (Allium sativum L.) Open
The field experiment was conducted at the Vegetable Research Farm and Biochemistry laboratory, PAU, Ludhiana during Rabi seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 to study the effect of potassium and sulphur on the quality of garlic. The experiment c…
View article: Evaluation of F1 hybrids for horticultural and quality traits and pumpkin yellow vein mosaic disease resistance in pumpkin
Evaluation of F1 hybrids for horticultural and quality traits and pumpkin yellow vein mosaic disease resistance in pumpkin Open
Pumpkins being cheap and having higher medicinal value can act as a saviour to low-income families. Butbeing a minor crop, little attention has been paid to its improvement. The hybridization in pumpkins is economicallyfeasible due to the …
View article: Development and Quality Evaluation of Polyphenols Enriched Black Carrot (Daucus Carota L.) Powder Incorporated Bread
Development and Quality Evaluation of Polyphenols Enriched Black Carrot (Daucus Carota L.) Powder Incorporated Bread Open
View article: Assessment of combining ability comprising alc, nor and rin mutant alleles of tomato under main and late planting seasons
Assessment of combining ability comprising alc, nor and rin mutant alleles of tomato under main and late planting seasons Open
Seventy four genotypes of the tomato (14 lines, four testers of ripening mutant and their 56 F1 crosses developed in line ? tester mating fashion) were appraised under main (E1) and late (E2) planting season at Department of Vegetable Scie…
View article: Heterotic Pattern Involving Rin, Nor and Alc Alleles for Yield and Quality Traits in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Heterotic Pattern Involving Rin, Nor and Alc Alleles for Yield and Quality Traits in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Open
An investigation on tomato was conducted at PAU, Ludhiana during 2020-21 with an objective of developing hybrids possessing maximum harvesting span with desirable horticultural traits. Experimental material, comprised of 56 F1 hybrids, 18 …
View article: Evaluation of biochemical composition of hulled and hull-less genotypes of pumpkin seeds grown in subtropical India
Evaluation of biochemical composition of hulled and hull-less genotypes of pumpkin seeds grown in subtropical India Open
Pumpkin seeds are one of the functional foods with most potential having myriad of uses, and functioning as both edible seeds and oilseeds. Nevertheless, their utilization is restricted to the presence of a thick seed coat (hull) which sub…
View article: Heterosis and Combining Ability for Fruit Yield, Sweetness, β-Carotene, Ascorbic Acid, Firmness and Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) Involving Genetic Male Sterile Lines
Heterosis and Combining Ability for Fruit Yield, Sweetness, β-Carotene, Ascorbic Acid, Firmness and Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) Involving Genetic Male Sterile Lines Open
Ten genetically diverse inbred lines, including two genic male sterile lines, of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) were crossed in a half-diallel to generate 45 F1 hybrids. These hybrids, along with the parental lines and commercial check, were …
View article: Development and evaluation of hybrids resistant to late blight and leaf curl virus diseases in tomato
Development and evaluation of hybrids resistant to late blight and leaf curl virus diseases in tomato Open
The current study in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) was conducted at PAU, Ludhiana with the objective of developing hybrids possessing combined resistance to late blight and leaf curl virus diseases along with desirable horticultural cha…
View article: Evaluation of Biochemical Composition of Hulled and Hullless Genotypes of Pumpkin Seeds Grown in Sub-Tropical India
Evaluation of Biochemical Composition of Hulled and Hullless Genotypes of Pumpkin Seeds Grown in Sub-Tropical India Open
View article: Effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on antioxidant enzymes and bulb quality in onion (Allium cepa)
Effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on antioxidant enzymes and bulb quality in onion (Allium cepa) Open
View article: Genotype by environment interaction for quality traits in chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Genotype by environment interaction for quality traits in chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Open
There is a need for identifying the specific environments for the selection of adapted and stable genotypes for quality traits in chilli pepper. Among these quality traits, pungency and coloring matter are the most important ones, which ne…
View article: Universal Design for Learning: Implications for RTLB
Universal Design for Learning: Implications for RTLB Open
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for developing inclusive educational practices. The primary purpose of this small-scale professional inquiry was to investigate the effective ways in which Resource Teachers: Learning and …
View article: Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Composition in Bulbs of Red, Yellow, and White Onion (Allium Cepa L.) Genotypes of Sub-Tropical India
Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Composition in Bulbs of Red, Yellow, and White Onion (Allium Cepa L.) Genotypes of Sub-Tropical India Open
In this study, thirty onion ( Allium cepa L.) genotypes grown in sub-tropical region of India were analysed for different physico-chemical attributes. There were significant differences among genotypes, and the onion genotypes showed a tenden…
View article: Response of rabi onion (Allium cepa) to biofertilizers in a sandy loam alluvial soil
Response of rabi onion (Allium cepa) to biofertilizers in a sandy loam alluvial soil Open
An experiment was conducted in a factorial randomized block design during rabi 2016-18 at Ludhiana. There were 14 treatments consisting of two factors. Factor I comprised two levels of inorganic fertilizers [100% RDF (recommended dose of i…
View article: Effect of paddy straw mulch, irrigation regimes and nitrogen levels on the performance of spring transplanted bell pepper in semi-arid environment of South-Western Punjab
Effect of paddy straw mulch, irrigation regimes and nitrogen levels on the performance of spring transplanted bell pepper in semi-arid environment of South-Western Punjab Open
A 4-years study was conducted to investigate the effect ofthree irrigation levels (I1= IW/CPE=0.6, I2=0.9, I3=1.2) andthree nitrogen levels (N1=100 kg/ha, N2=125 kg/ha, N3=150kg/ha) on growth, yield, quality and water use efficiency(WUE) o…
View article: Effect of storage on antioxidant components of onion (<i>Alliumcepa</i> L.) genotypes
Effect of storage on antioxidant components of onion (<i>Alliumcepa</i> L.) genotypes Open
In the present study, thirty different genotypes of onion were compared on the basis of nutraceuticals during storage at ambient temperature. Depending on the storage period, biochemical parameters showed the variations inside the onion bu…
View article: Chemical control of weeds in autumn potato using post-Emergence herbicides
Chemical control of weeds in autumn potato using post-Emergence herbicides Open
View article: Estimation of phenotypic divergence in a collection of muskmelon germplasm, including Indian and exotic populations
Estimation of phenotypic divergence in a collection of muskmelon germplasm, including Indian and exotic populations Open
Seventy melon genotypes, comprising of landraces, inbred lines and cultivars collected from diverse geographical locations, were evaluated for 17 morphological traits for determining the patterns of genetic diversity and relationship among…
View article: Engineering properties and storage behaviour of newly developed garlic (<i>Allium sativum</i> L.) varieties
Engineering properties and storage behaviour of newly developed garlic (<i>Allium sativum</i> L.) varieties Open
View article: Evaluating changes in total sugars, fructans and alcohol insoluble solids in onion (Allium cepa L.) genotypes during ambient storage conditions
Evaluating changes in total sugars, fructans and alcohol insoluble solids in onion (Allium cepa L.) genotypes during ambient storage conditions Open
The present investigations were carried out at Vegetable Research Farm and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana with an aim to study the changes in total sugars, fructans and al…