Key words: An efficient shoot and root organogenesis protocol has been developed from synseeds derived from various explants of Citrus jambhiri Lush. Optimum synseeds were developed using sodium alginate (0.5-0.75%) in 1.0% CaCl2
Investigations into the pre-cooling rates of apples in controlled atmosphere storage chambers
Ramesh Babu Damarla1,2* and K.V. Narasimha Rao1
DOI: 157
Key words: The objective of the present investigation was to model the rate of cooling of apples in a fruit storage unit using forced air pre-cooling. Apples of Royal, Red, Rich-a-red and Golden Delicious varieties were procured from Shimla and Royal Delicious from
Factors influencing sustainability of horticultural private extension services
R. Keshavarz Ba Haghighat1, S.M. Hosseini2*, S.J. Farajollah Hosseini1, F. Lashgarara1
DOI: 165
Key words: The present study aimed at evaluating prominent factors that affect the sustainability of horticultural private extension services (SHPES) and the continuous flow of their activities from the perspective of public sector experts. The study sample consist
Growth performance in Horticulture: Temporal dynamics under different crop groups in India
N. Narmadha*and K.R. Karunakaran
DOI: 171
Key words: The present study aims at analyzing the growth performance of Horticulture in India. The paper analyzes the growth rates and decomposition analysis of horticultural crop groups’ area, production and productivity from 1991-92 to 2020-21. The study period
Identification of appropriate maturation stages and postharvest treatment for tomato fruits of the "Pearson" variety for local and distant markets
Sayed Samiullah Hakimi1,2*, Ravinder Raina3 and Yashpal Singh Saharawat4
DOI: 177
Key words: This study was conducted under ambient condition at the research farm of the Agriculture Faculty in Kabul University, Afghanistan. The objectives were toidentify suitable harvesting maturity stages for tomato crop that will result in adequate shel
Influence of growth regulators and length of cuttings on the propagation potential of Piper pedicellatum C. DC. – A threatened wild leafy vegetable of North-East India
A. Samad*, B. Singh and P.R. Gajurel
DOI: 183
Key words: Piper pedicellatum C. DC. is a wild leafy vegetable belonging to the family Piperaceae and is categorized as threatened species. It is one of the widely used popular leafy vegetable in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Sikkim, locally known as Ra
Water soaking and benzyladenine treatment for higher grafting success in grapevine
A. Fayek, A.E.M. Ali* and A.A. Rashedy
DOI: 189
Key words: The grafting of grapevines has become essential to overcome biotic and abiotic stresses. Also, stimulating the grafting union's rapid formation is the key to grafting success. This investigation was an attempt to study the effect of removing growth inhibi
Economic analysis of the production of commercial vegetables with saline water drip irrigation in naturally ventilated polyhouse
R.L. Meena, R. Raju*, B.L. Meena, Anshuman Singh, M.J. Kaledhonkar and S.K. Sanwal
DOI: 194
Key words: Production of vegetables under protected cultivation is necessary to meet the continuous demand across the seasons. Due to the capital and labour-intensive nature of the polyhouse technology, majority of Indian farmers with small and marginal category (>
Genetic similarity, morphological, and biochemical changes in micrografted grapes explants of Flame Seedless x Freedom
M.H. Abd EL-Zaher1, Sahar, M. Abd Elwahab1, Abd El -Gany, Abd El-Sattar2 and A. Fathy Heba2
DOI: 199
Key words: The explants were used as a rootstock of the Freedom grape cultivar and Flame Seedless cultivar as a scion in vitro micrografting. The in vitro obtained explants were considered as explants and cultured on MS media containing 0.4 mgL-1<
Vermicompost liquid fertilisation affects the vegetative growth of African rose plum seedlings grafted on various rootstocks
S. El-Kosary1, T.A. Fayed1, A.M. Hussein2 and E.K. Fayed2*
DOI: 204
Key words: This study was conducted on a farm of Horticultural Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt, during two successive seasons (2019 & 2020) on seedling African-rose plum grafted on two rootstocks (Nemaguard and Marianna 26-24, respecti
Studies to determine the optimum rates of nitrogen and potassium fertilization of Early Sweet grapevine under open field and plastic cover conditions
S.A. Bedrech*, M.A. Ali and S.G. Farag
DOI: 211
Key words: To determine the vines' optimum nitrogen and potassium fertilization rates of Early Sweet grape cultivar under open field and plastic cover conditions, the study was undertaken in the two periods of 2019 and 2020 with a preliminary season in 2018. Six tr
Polyamines and ethylene action blocker (STS) effectively augment longevity and postharvest attributes in Digitalis purpurea L. isolated flowers
Sumira Farooq, Mohammad Lateef Lone, Aehsan ul Haq, Shazia Parveen, Foziya Altaf and Inayatullah Tahir*
DOI: 218
Key words: The present investigation focused on the study of the exogenous inclusion of anti-senescence biogenic polyamines (putrescine, spermidine and spermine) and ethylene antagonist silver thiosulphate on flower longevity and postharvest performance in excised f
Yield loss assessment and control of fruit bat (Pteropus giganteus) in litchi orchards using the artificial light method
Jungveer Singh1, Rajwinder Singh1* and Bikramjit Singh2
DOI: 223
Key words: Litchi(Litchi chinensis) is an important subtropical evergreen fruit crop of Punjab and is considerably damaged by the fruit bat (Pteropus giganteus). Since no study has been done in Punjab to assess fruit damage and control of fruit
Key words: Improved high-yielding apple varieties are important for reducing food insecurity in developing countries and improving horticultural production and productivity. The study used cross-sectional data from a survey conducted during 2021 fruit season, a pro
Assessment of knowledge index of farmers about the cultivation of apple (Malus domestica) in temperate regions of Kashmir valley
Zahoor A. Shah1*, Mushtaq A. Dar1, Eajaz A. Dar1, Rufaida Mir1, Arif H. Bhat2*, Mohammed T. Ali1 and Chukwujekwu A. Obianefo3
DOI: 234
Key words: Apple is one of the important fruits grown in different regions, including India. In India, it is mainly cultivated in temperate regions of Kashmir valley due to its well suited climatic conditions. In Kashmir, most people are directly or indirectly depe
