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Agro-morphological Variability Study of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Landraces in Jumla, Nepal / Salik R. Gupta in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal, Vol. 9 (2009)
Title : Agro-morphological Variability Study of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Landraces in Jumla, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Salik R. Gupta, Author ; ,Upadhyay, Madhusudan, Author ; Shah, U.S., Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 1-11 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Hordeum vulgare, landraces, morphological variation, on-farm,on-station Abstract: Barley is an important winter cereal crop in Jumla (2240-3000 masl), Nepal. It is grown in
different cropping patterns in both Khet and Bari land conditions. A total of 207 accessions
of barley landraces collected from various locations of Jumla were studied for agromorphological
characteristics in Khumaltar and Jumla. Data on eight qualitative and five
quantitative traits in 2-m row plot were recorded to assess diversity among the landraces.
Bhuwali, Chawali, Lekali and Pawai were four farmer-named traditional barley varieties
under cultivation in Jumla. A range of variability was observed among the accessions of
barley landraces. All accessions are six-row covered barley possessing rough awns and
whitish-brown grains. These landraces exhibit a range of variation in growth class, spike
density and rachilla hair length. Lekali and Pawai are adapted to the high-altitude area of
Jumla. Cluster analysis of measured data under on-farm and on-station conditions indicated
five distinct clusters. Three principal components explained 84.3% and 60.2% of the total
variation from on-station and on-farm, respectively.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=2
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 1-11 p[article] Agro-morphological Variability Study of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Landraces in Jumla, Nepal [printed text] / Salik R. Gupta, Author ; ,Upadhyay, Madhusudan, Author ; Shah, U.S., Author . - 2009 . - 1-11 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 1-11 p
Keywords: Hordeum vulgare, landraces, morphological variation, on-farm,on-station Abstract: Barley is an important winter cereal crop in Jumla (2240-3000 masl), Nepal. It is grown in
different cropping patterns in both Khet and Bari land conditions. A total of 207 accessions
of barley landraces collected from various locations of Jumla were studied for agromorphological
characteristics in Khumaltar and Jumla. Data on eight qualitative and five
quantitative traits in 2-m row plot were recorded to assess diversity among the landraces.
Bhuwali, Chawali, Lekali and Pawai were four farmer-named traditional barley varieties
under cultivation in Jumla. A range of variability was observed among the accessions of
barley landraces. All accessions are six-row covered barley possessing rough awns and
whitish-brown grains. These landraces exhibit a range of variation in growth class, spike
density and rachilla hair length. Lekali and Pawai are adapted to the high-altitude area of
Jumla. Cluster analysis of measured data under on-farm and on-station conditions indicated
five distinct clusters. Three principal components explained 84.3% and 60.2% of the total
variation from on-station and on-farm, respectively.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=2
Title : PARTICIPATORY CROP IMPROVEMENT OF NEPALESE FINGERMILLET CULTIVARS Material Type: printed text Authors: Sharad Bajracharya, Author ; Prasad, Ram Chandrika, Author ; Shiva K. Budhathoki, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 12-16 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: CHARACTERIZATION, CULTIVAR, FINGERMILLET, VARIETAL EVALUATION Abstract: A FIELD STUDY WAS UNDERTAKEN ON NEPALESE FINGERMILLET GENOTYPES WITH THE
PARTICIPATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AT PIPALTAR OF NUWAKOT DISTRICT DURING
2003 AND 2004. THE STUDY INCLUDED A) IDENTIFICATION OF SUPERIOR FINGERMILLET
CULTIVARS THROUGH DIVERSITY BLOCK MANAGEMENT AND MOTHER SET TRIAL, B) SEED
PRODUCTION OF PROMISING LINES, C) FARMERS' FIELD VERIFICATION TRIAL (DIAMOND TRIAL)
AND D) CHARACTERIZATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF FINGERMILLET GENOTYPES. RESULTS
REVEALED THAT MUDKE, CHAURE AND JALBIRE ARE HIGH YIELDING PROMISING GENOTYPES
SUITED TO THAT AREA. FROM HOUSEHOLD SURVEYS CARRIED OUT AMONG 46 SAMPLES
(40%), 80 HH HAVE REVEALED THAT MUDKE, CHAURE AND SETO KODO ARE PREFERRED
FINGERMILLET CULTIVARS. ABOUT 70% GROW MUDKE, 46% GROW CHAURE WHILE 2%
GROW SETO KODO. THE PROGRAMME HAS SUCCESSFULLY EXPLORED THE POTENTIAL OF
LOCAL FINGERMILLET CULTIVARS BY THERE EVALUATION AND UTILIZEDLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 12-16 p[article] PARTICIPATORY CROP IMPROVEMENT OF NEPALESE FINGERMILLET CULTIVARS [printed text] / Sharad Bajracharya, Author ; Prasad, Ram Chandrika, Author ; Shiva K. Budhathoki, Author . - 2009 . - 12-16 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 12-16 p
Keywords: CHARACTERIZATION, CULTIVAR, FINGERMILLET, VARIETAL EVALUATION Abstract: A FIELD STUDY WAS UNDERTAKEN ON NEPALESE FINGERMILLET GENOTYPES WITH THE
PARTICIPATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AT PIPALTAR OF NUWAKOT DISTRICT DURING
2003 AND 2004. THE STUDY INCLUDED A) IDENTIFICATION OF SUPERIOR FINGERMILLET
CULTIVARS THROUGH DIVERSITY BLOCK MANAGEMENT AND MOTHER SET TRIAL, B) SEED
PRODUCTION OF PROMISING LINES, C) FARMERS' FIELD VERIFICATION TRIAL (DIAMOND TRIAL)
AND D) CHARACTERIZATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF FINGERMILLET GENOTYPES. RESULTS
REVEALED THAT MUDKE, CHAURE AND JALBIRE ARE HIGH YIELDING PROMISING GENOTYPES
SUITED TO THAT AREA. FROM HOUSEHOLD SURVEYS CARRIED OUT AMONG 46 SAMPLES
(40%), 80 HH HAVE REVEALED THAT MUDKE, CHAURE AND SETO KODO ARE PREFERRED
FINGERMILLET CULTIVARS. ABOUT 70% GROW MUDKE, 46% GROW CHAURE WHILE 2%
GROW SETO KODO. THE PROGRAMME HAS SUCCESSFULLY EXPLORED THE POTENTIAL OF
LOCAL FINGERMILLET CULTIVARS BY THERE EVALUATION AND UTILIZEDLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1
Title : Evaluation of Hybrid and OPV Maize Varieties for Grain Yield and Agronomic Attributes under Farmer's Field Conditions at Dukuchhap Material Type: printed text Authors: Nepali, M.B., Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 17-20 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Hybrid, maize, OPV, yield attributes Abstract: Field experiments were conducted during two consecutive years 2006 and
2007 in full season of maize (May-Sep) at Dukuchhap, Lalitpur to find out
impact of growing hybrid and OPV maize in different rows combinations
with respect to their pure stands in same environment of growing and to sort
out non-lodging maize varieties. The experiments consisted of an open
pollinated variety (OPV) 'Deuti' and hybrid 'Gaurab' in different row
combinations (50% hybrid + 50% OPV, 75% hybrid + 25% OPV, 75% OPV
+ 25% hybrid plus their pure stands). The results showed that Gaurab
(yellow, flint type) and Deuti (white, semi- flint type, selected from
CIMMYT's material ZM 621) did not vary significantly in grain yield and
yield components. There was no effect of mixed row culture between the
OPV and hybrid for grain yield and yield attributes. A bivariate correlation
coefficient between agronomic traits and ear traits indicated that there was a
positive relation among these traits. However, a positive and highly
significant (r = 0.766**) relationship between ear fill and ear length was
observed while a very weak relation (r = 0.096*) between grain weight/ear
and ear height was also noticed suggesting taller the ear height lower the
grain yield/ear and vice versa. The findings of the study support that plant
height and ear height were weakly related with other ear traits; nevertheless,
these were highly related to grain weight/per plant. To cope with stalk
lodging problem and to attain higher grain yield these varieties are equally potential and recommended to grow under Dukuchhap conditions.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=3
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 17-20 p[article] Evaluation of Hybrid and OPV Maize Varieties for Grain Yield and Agronomic Attributes under Farmer's Field Conditions at Dukuchhap [printed text] / Nepali, M.B., Author . - 2009 . - 17-20 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 17-20 p
Keywords: Hybrid, maize, OPV, yield attributes Abstract: Field experiments were conducted during two consecutive years 2006 and
2007 in full season of maize (May-Sep) at Dukuchhap, Lalitpur to find out
impact of growing hybrid and OPV maize in different rows combinations
with respect to their pure stands in same environment of growing and to sort
out non-lodging maize varieties. The experiments consisted of an open
pollinated variety (OPV) 'Deuti' and hybrid 'Gaurab' in different row
combinations (50% hybrid + 50% OPV, 75% hybrid + 25% OPV, 75% OPV
+ 25% hybrid plus their pure stands). The results showed that Gaurab
(yellow, flint type) and Deuti (white, semi- flint type, selected from
CIMMYT's material ZM 621) did not vary significantly in grain yield and
yield components. There was no effect of mixed row culture between the
OPV and hybrid for grain yield and yield attributes. A bivariate correlation
coefficient between agronomic traits and ear traits indicated that there was a
positive relation among these traits. However, a positive and highly
significant (r = 0.766**) relationship between ear fill and ear length was
observed while a very weak relation (r = 0.096*) between grain weight/ear
and ear height was also noticed suggesting taller the ear height lower the
grain yield/ear and vice versa. The findings of the study support that plant
height and ear height were weakly related with other ear traits; nevertheless,
these were highly related to grain weight/per plant. To cope with stalk
lodging problem and to attain higher grain yield these varieties are equally potential and recommended to grow under Dukuchhap conditions.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=3
Title : Impact of Mulching on Wheat Yield and Weed Floras in the Mid-hills of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Ranjit, Jagat Devi, Author ; ,Bellinder, Robin, Author ; Julie Lauren, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 21-26 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Management, mulching, suppression, weed floras, wheat Abstract: Studies on the effect of mulching and weed management strategies in wheat
were initiated at Khumaltar during the winter season of 2000-2002. The
treatments were weedy check, handweed alone, post emergence application
of sulfosufuron, and NPK application together with or without mulching.
Rice straw mulch was applied at the rate of 4 t/ha. Phalaris minor,
Alopecuros sp., Chenopodium album, Rumex crispus, Polygonum
hydropiper, Stellaria media, Cannabis sativa, and Soliva anthemifolia were
the dominant species. Among them, C. album, P. minor and Alopecuros
aqualis were the dominant species. The effect of mulching was seen six
weeks after wheat planting. The weedy check with mulch suppressed the
weeds about fifty percent compared to that of without mulching. Wheat
yields together with yield attributingLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=4
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 21-26 p[article] Impact of Mulching on Wheat Yield and Weed Floras in the Mid-hills of Nepal [printed text] / Ranjit, Jagat Devi, Author ; ,Bellinder, Robin, Author ; Julie Lauren, Author . - 2009 . - 21-26 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 21-26 p
Keywords: Management, mulching, suppression, weed floras, wheat Abstract: Studies on the effect of mulching and weed management strategies in wheat
were initiated at Khumaltar during the winter season of 2000-2002. The
treatments were weedy check, handweed alone, post emergence application
of sulfosufuron, and NPK application together with or without mulching.
Rice straw mulch was applied at the rate of 4 t/ha. Phalaris minor,
Alopecuros sp., Chenopodium album, Rumex crispus, Polygonum
hydropiper, Stellaria media, Cannabis sativa, and Soliva anthemifolia were
the dominant species. Among them, C. album, P. minor and Alopecuros
aqualis were the dominant species. The effect of mulching was seen six
weeks after wheat planting. The weedy check with mulch suppressed the
weeds about fifty percent compared to that of without mulching. Wheat
yields together with yield attributingLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=4
Title : Soil Fertility under Improved and Conventional Management Practices in Sanga, Kavrepalanchowk District, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Shrestha, Ram Krishna, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 27-37 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Improved soil management practice, organic matter, fertility,upland Abstract: A study was carried out to compare the fertility of soils under improved soil
management practice with that of prevailing conventional practice and to
assess the farmers’ perception on the improved practice in the upland
farming system. The study was carried out in Nasikasthan Sanga of
Kavrepalanchok district of Nepal. Soil samples were collected from fields
under improved conventional practice. Samples were taken at 0-15 and 15-30
cm depths and were analyzed for various physico-chemical properties to
compare the fertility status of the soils under both the practices. Altogether
68 farmers were interviewed to have information on farming practices and
information pertinent to improved soil management practice being adopted
by them. Results from soil physico-chemical analysis showed higher fertility
of soils under improved practice in terms of more favorable pH level,
contents of exchangeable bases, available phosphorus and soil organic matter
compared to prevailing conventional soil management practice. Moreover,
majority of the farmers believed that soil fertility and physical condition of
their upland soils had improved and that the productivity of major upland
crops had also increased after the adoption of improved soil management
practice. Improved practice could play an important role in the sustainable
management of upland soils in the mid hills of Nepal. It is however,
desirable to conduct long-term research to further ascertain theLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=5
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 27-37 p[article] Soil Fertility under Improved and Conventional Management Practices in Sanga, Kavrepalanchowk District, Nepal [printed text] / Shrestha, Ram Krishna, Author . - 2009 . - 27-37 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 27-37 p
Keywords: Improved soil management practice, organic matter, fertility,upland Abstract: A study was carried out to compare the fertility of soils under improved soil
management practice with that of prevailing conventional practice and to
assess the farmers’ perception on the improved practice in the upland
farming system. The study was carried out in Nasikasthan Sanga of
Kavrepalanchok district of Nepal. Soil samples were collected from fields
under improved conventional practice. Samples were taken at 0-15 and 15-30
cm depths and were analyzed for various physico-chemical properties to
compare the fertility status of the soils under both the practices. Altogether
68 farmers were interviewed to have information on farming practices and
information pertinent to improved soil management practice being adopted
by them. Results from soil physico-chemical analysis showed higher fertility
of soils under improved practice in terms of more favorable pH level,
contents of exchangeable bases, available phosphorus and soil organic matter
compared to prevailing conventional soil management practice. Moreover,
majority of the farmers believed that soil fertility and physical condition of
their upland soils had improved and that the productivity of major upland
crops had also increased after the adoption of improved soil management
practice. Improved practice could play an important role in the sustainable
management of upland soils in the mid hills of Nepal. It is however,
desirable to conduct long-term research to further ascertain theLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=5
Title : Wheat Production under Long-term Application of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers in Rice-Wheat System under Rainfed Conditions Material Type: printed text Authors: Rai, S.K., Author ; Khadka, Y.G, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 38-45 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Inorganic and organic fertilizers, rice-wheat cropping system,wheat crop Abstract: Under rainfed rice-wheat cropping system, experiments were conducted on
wheat variety Annapurna-2 from 1998 to 2002 to study the effect of
continuous application of inorganic and organic fertilizers in longer run on
wheat production and soil properties in alluvial soil of Khumaltar, Lalitpur at
1365 msal. Eleven different fertilizers combinations comprised of inorganic
and organic fertilizers were used. The results of the five-year experiment
indicate that the applications of optimal level of inorganic fertilizers could
supply the plant nutrients to wheat crop to produce sustainable yield. On the
other hand, organic fertilizers could help to increase the crop yield and
maintain soil fertility at the same time. Residual effect of available
phosphorus applied in previous rice crop had significant response on wheat
yield. For maintaining soil fertility, application of FYM and incorporation of
crop residue into soil are worth practicable.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=6
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 38-45 p[article] Wheat Production under Long-term Application of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers in Rice-Wheat System under Rainfed Conditions [printed text] / Rai, S.K., Author ; Khadka, Y.G, Author . - 2009 . - 38-45 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 38-45 p
Keywords: Inorganic and organic fertilizers, rice-wheat cropping system,wheat crop Abstract: Under rainfed rice-wheat cropping system, experiments were conducted on
wheat variety Annapurna-2 from 1998 to 2002 to study the effect of
continuous application of inorganic and organic fertilizers in longer run on
wheat production and soil properties in alluvial soil of Khumaltar, Lalitpur at
1365 msal. Eleven different fertilizers combinations comprised of inorganic
and organic fertilizers were used. The results of the five-year experiment
indicate that the applications of optimal level of inorganic fertilizers could
supply the plant nutrients to wheat crop to produce sustainable yield. On the
other hand, organic fertilizers could help to increase the crop yield and
maintain soil fertility at the same time. Residual effect of available
phosphorus applied in previous rice crop had significant response on wheat
yield. For maintaining soil fertility, application of FYM and incorporation of
crop residue into soil are worth practicable.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=6
Title : Study on the Effects of Vermicompost on the Nodulation and the Yield of Chickpea Material Type: printed text Authors: Sanu K. Bajracharya, Author ; Rai, S.K., Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 46 p-51 Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Chickpea, mineral fertilizer, nodulation, vermicompost, yield Abstract: Pot experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with
three replication and six treatments in the screenhouse of Soil Science
Division, Khumaltar during the year 2003 and 2004. The objective of the
experiment was to find out the effect of vermicompost in combination with
or without soil and mineral fertilizers on the yield and other attributes of
chickpea. The results showed an encouraging effect of vermicompost
application on the plant height, root length and biomass dry weight of
chickpea when vermicompost was applied in equal ratio with soil (5 kg
each/pot) and 10:20:15 kg N: P2O5:K2O kg ha-1. Vermicompost with equal
ratio of soil (5 kg each/pot) also produced the highest mean grain yield of
10.6 gm per pot. However, no significant treatments effects were observed
for root length and straw weights of the chickpea.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=7
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 46 p-51[article] Study on the Effects of Vermicompost on the Nodulation and the Yield of Chickpea [printed text] / Sanu K. Bajracharya, Author ; Rai, S.K., Author . - 2009 . - 46 p-51.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 46 p-51
Keywords: Chickpea, mineral fertilizer, nodulation, vermicompost, yield Abstract: Pot experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with
three replication and six treatments in the screenhouse of Soil Science
Division, Khumaltar during the year 2003 and 2004. The objective of the
experiment was to find out the effect of vermicompost in combination with
or without soil and mineral fertilizers on the yield and other attributes of
chickpea. The results showed an encouraging effect of vermicompost
application on the plant height, root length and biomass dry weight of
chickpea when vermicompost was applied in equal ratio with soil (5 kg
each/pot) and 10:20:15 kg N: P2O5:K2O kg ha-1. Vermicompost with equal
ratio of soil (5 kg each/pot) also produced the highest mean grain yield of
10.6 gm per pot. However, no significant treatments effects were observed
for root length and straw weights of the chickpea.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=7
Title : Response of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis) to the Application of Boron and Phosphorous in the Soils of Rupandehi District Material Type: printed text Authors: Dhruba Dhakal, Author ; Shree C. Shah, Author ; Gautam, D.M., Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 52-62 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Borax, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, curd yield, phosphorus Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at Paklihawa Campus of the Institute of
Agriculture and Animal Science, Rupandehi, Nepal, during Oct 2004 to Feb
2005 to study the effects of boron and phosphorus on the soil nutrient status,
nutrient uptake by plant and yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var.
botrytis L.) variety Snowball-16. Sixteen treatment combinations, including
four levels of boron (0, 0.65, 1.3, 1.95 kg boron ha-1) and four levels of
phosphorus (0, 30, 60, 90kg P2O5 ha-1) were included. The soil was loamy
with very low in boron. Curd yield, harvest index, boron and phosphorus
uptake by plant and available boron in soil were significantly increased by
the application of boron and phosphorus in soils. Available phosphorus in
soils after the crop harvest was significantly increased by phosphorus
application. The highest curd yield, boron and phosphorus uptake by plant as
well as available boron and phosphorus in soils after the crop harvest were
obtained from the application of 1.3 kg boron with 60 kg P2O5 ha-1. The
boron uptake by plant was decreased by the application of more than 1.3kg
boron ha-1 while the phosphorus uptake was increased with increased
application of phosphorus upto 90 kg P2O5 ha-1. There were quadratic
responses of curd yield, harvest index and plant boron uptake to the applied
boron; quadratic response of plant phosphorus uptake to the applied
phosphorus, while responses of curd yield, and harvest index to the applied
phosphorus were linear. Highly significant positive correlations between
curd yield and leaf boron content (r = 0.68**) as well as curd yield and plant
phosphorus content (r = 0.79**) were observed. In conclusion, the combined
application of 1.3 kg boron and 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 was found to be the best for
cauliflower production under Paklihawa soil conditions of Rupandehi district
and can be recommended to the growers of this region.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=8
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 52-62 p[article] Response of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis) to the Application of Boron and Phosphorous in the Soils of Rupandehi District [printed text] / Dhruba Dhakal, Author ; Shree C. Shah, Author ; Gautam, D.M., Author . - 2009 . - 52-62 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 52-62 p
Keywords: Borax, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, curd yield, phosphorus Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at Paklihawa Campus of the Institute of
Agriculture and Animal Science, Rupandehi, Nepal, during Oct 2004 to Feb
2005 to study the effects of boron and phosphorus on the soil nutrient status,
nutrient uptake by plant and yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var.
botrytis L.) variety Snowball-16. Sixteen treatment combinations, including
four levels of boron (0, 0.65, 1.3, 1.95 kg boron ha-1) and four levels of
phosphorus (0, 30, 60, 90kg P2O5 ha-1) were included. The soil was loamy
with very low in boron. Curd yield, harvest index, boron and phosphorus
uptake by plant and available boron in soil were significantly increased by
the application of boron and phosphorus in soils. Available phosphorus in
soils after the crop harvest was significantly increased by phosphorus
application. The highest curd yield, boron and phosphorus uptake by plant as
well as available boron and phosphorus in soils after the crop harvest were
obtained from the application of 1.3 kg boron with 60 kg P2O5 ha-1. The
boron uptake by plant was decreased by the application of more than 1.3kg
boron ha-1 while the phosphorus uptake was increased with increased
application of phosphorus upto 90 kg P2O5 ha-1. There were quadratic
responses of curd yield, harvest index and plant boron uptake to the applied
boron; quadratic response of plant phosphorus uptake to the applied
phosphorus, while responses of curd yield, and harvest index to the applied
phosphorus were linear. Highly significant positive correlations between
curd yield and leaf boron content (r = 0.68**) as well as curd yield and plant
phosphorus content (r = 0.79**) were observed. In conclusion, the combined
application of 1.3 kg boron and 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 was found to be the best for
cauliflower production under Paklihawa soil conditions of Rupandehi district
and can be recommended to the growers of this region.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=8
Title : Effect of NPK on Vegetative Growth and Yield of Desiree and Kufri Sindhuri Potato Material Type: printed text Authors: Adhikari, R.C., Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 61-68 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Desiree, fresh weight, Kufri Sindhuri, nutrients, tuber yield Abstract: A field experiment was carried out to assess the effect of NPK on vegetative
growth and yield of potato cultivars; Kufri Sindhuri and Desiree at different
nutrient levels (0:0:0, 50:50:50, 100:50:50, 100:75:50, 100:75:100,
100:100:100 and 150:100:100 N, P205 and k20 kg ha-1) in sandy loam soils at
Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal during 1999/2000. The experiment was laid out in a
split plot design with 4 replications. Plant height, number of stems, fresh
weight of stem and leaves were recorded at 15 days interval during crop
growth period and tuber yield at maturity stage. Kufri Sindhuri was taller
than Desiree at all the stages of plant growth. Increasing levels of NPK
increased the plant height by 15-42 percent. The levels of NPK imparted to a
significant effect on fresh weight of leaves and stems at each successive
stages of crop growth. Kufri Sindhuri responded nitrogen up to 150 kg ha-1
while Desiree yielded higher at 100:100:100 kg NPK ha-1. The yield increase
of potato tuber was associated with increase in the plantLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=9
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 61-68 p[article] Effect of NPK on Vegetative Growth and Yield of Desiree and Kufri Sindhuri Potato [printed text] / Adhikari, R.C., Author . - 2009 . - 61-68 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 61-68 p
Keywords: Desiree, fresh weight, Kufri Sindhuri, nutrients, tuber yield Abstract: A field experiment was carried out to assess the effect of NPK on vegetative
growth and yield of potato cultivars; Kufri Sindhuri and Desiree at different
nutrient levels (0:0:0, 50:50:50, 100:50:50, 100:75:50, 100:75:100,
100:100:100 and 150:100:100 N, P205 and k20 kg ha-1) in sandy loam soils at
Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal during 1999/2000. The experiment was laid out in a
split plot design with 4 replications. Plant height, number of stems, fresh
weight of stem and leaves were recorded at 15 days interval during crop
growth period and tuber yield at maturity stage. Kufri Sindhuri was taller
than Desiree at all the stages of plant growth. Increasing levels of NPK
increased the plant height by 15-42 percent. The levels of NPK imparted to a
significant effect on fresh weight of leaves and stems at each successive
stages of crop growth. Kufri Sindhuri responded nitrogen up to 150 kg ha-1
while Desiree yielded higher at 100:100:100 kg NPK ha-1. The yield increase
of potato tuber was associated with increase in the plantLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=9
Title : Influence of Long-term Use of Organic and Inorganic Nutrients on HLB Disease of Wheat under Rice-Wheat Cropping Pattern Material Type: printed text Authors: Deepak Bhandari, Author ; Regmi, A.P., Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 69-76 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: AUDPC, FYM, Helminthosporium leaf blight, potassium Abstract: Helminthosporium leaf blight (HLB) is one of the most destructive diseases
of wheat in terai (plain) region of Nepal. This study was conducted to
determine the effect of long-term application of various levels of nitrogen
(N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and organic nutrients on HLB disease of
wheat. The experiment was superimposed on long-term fertility experiment
conducted in RCB design with three replications under rice-wheat cropping
pattern at National wheat research program (NWRP), Bhairahawa, Nepal.
The treatments include various combinations of nitrogen 100 kg ha-1,
phosphorus 0 and 60 kg ha-1, and potash 0, 50 and 100 kg ha-1 with or
without Sesbania (Sesbania cannabina) and farm yard manure (FYM). Area
under disease progress curve (AUDPC) was calculated using the disease
scores and yield parameters were recorded. Among the inorganic nutrients,
long-term deficiency of potash in the field markedly enhances the HLB
disease. Application of phosphorus in various doses increased the HLB
severity in absence of potash. Regular application of at least potash 50 kg ha-
1 in wheat noticeably reduced the HLB disease. Regular use of FYM 10 ton
ha-1 for long-term considerably reduced the HLB disease but long-term use
of Sesbania as green manure did not show any impact on HLB severity.
Inclusion of potash in nutrients considerably increased the yield and
thousand grain weight (TGW) of wheat. In long term, balanced use of
inorganic and organic nutrients with special attention on regular inclusion of
potash and FYM in the nutrient combinations is vital in suppression of HLB
disease under rice-wheat cropping pattern.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=10
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 69-76 p[article] Influence of Long-term Use of Organic and Inorganic Nutrients on HLB Disease of Wheat under Rice-Wheat Cropping Pattern [printed text] / Deepak Bhandari, Author ; Regmi, A.P., Author . - 2009 . - 69-76 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 69-76 p
Keywords: AUDPC, FYM, Helminthosporium leaf blight, potassium Abstract: Helminthosporium leaf blight (HLB) is one of the most destructive diseases
of wheat in terai (plain) region of Nepal. This study was conducted to
determine the effect of long-term application of various levels of nitrogen
(N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and organic nutrients on HLB disease of
wheat. The experiment was superimposed on long-term fertility experiment
conducted in RCB design with three replications under rice-wheat cropping
pattern at National wheat research program (NWRP), Bhairahawa, Nepal.
The treatments include various combinations of nitrogen 100 kg ha-1,
phosphorus 0 and 60 kg ha-1, and potash 0, 50 and 100 kg ha-1 with or
without Sesbania (Sesbania cannabina) and farm yard manure (FYM). Area
under disease progress curve (AUDPC) was calculated using the disease
scores and yield parameters were recorded. Among the inorganic nutrients,
long-term deficiency of potash in the field markedly enhances the HLB
disease. Application of phosphorus in various doses increased the HLB
severity in absence of potash. Regular application of at least potash 50 kg ha-
1 in wheat noticeably reduced the HLB disease. Regular use of FYM 10 ton
ha-1 for long-term considerably reduced the HLB disease but long-term use
of Sesbania as green manure did not show any impact on HLB severity.
Inclusion of potash in nutrients considerably increased the yield and
thousand grain weight (TGW) of wheat. In long term, balanced use of
inorganic and organic nutrients with special attention on regular inclusion of
potash and FYM in the nutrient combinations is vital in suppression of HLB
disease under rice-wheat cropping pattern.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=10
Title : Controlling Foliar Blight of Wheat through Nutrient Management and Varietal Selection Material Type: printed text Authors: Yuva R. Kandel, Author ; Jay P. Mahato, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 77-83 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: AUDPC, Bipolaris sorokiniana, disease resistance, grainyield, Helminthosporium leaf blight, Pyrenophora tritici-repentis Abstract: Helminthosporium leaf blight, a complex of spot blotch caused by Bipolaris
sorokiniana and tan spot caused by Pyrenophora tritici-repentis, is one of
the most important foliar diseases of wheat in Nepal. It appears in almost all
wheat growing areas and causes severe yield loss every year. A study was
conducted at Regional Agriculture Research Station (RARS), Tarahara,
Sunsari during 2004-05 and 2005-06 wheat growing seasons to elucidate role
of nitrogen in wheat genotypes for management of the disease. Field
experiment was laid out on split plot design with three replications. Four
doses of nitrogen in six different promising genotypes were tested. Nitrogen
levels higher than 50 kg ha-1 significantly reduced disease severity and
increased grain yield in all genotypes but there was no significant differences
in grain yield in the first year. In the second year, grain yield difference
among the genotypes was significant. Area under disease progress curve
(AUDPC) was not significant between two doses 100 and 150 kg ha-1. The
wheat genotypes showed different reactions to disease. Genotype BL 2047
had the lowest incidence of disease followed by BL 1887, whereas BL 2217
had the highest incidence of the disease. Genotype BL 2196 produced the
highest grain yield (2172 kg ha-1) and the lowest grain yield was obtained in
Bhrikuti followed by BL 2089. These results suggested that fertilizer should
be applied in soil at balanced dose 100:50:50 N:P2O5:K2O kg ha-1. Growing
relatively resistant genotypes with the balance dose of fertilizers can reduce
foliar blight severity in wheat.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=11
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 77-83 p.[article] Controlling Foliar Blight of Wheat through Nutrient Management and Varietal Selection [printed text] / Yuva R. Kandel, Author ; Jay P. Mahato, Author . - 2009 . - 77-83 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 77-83 p.
Keywords: AUDPC, Bipolaris sorokiniana, disease resistance, grainyield, Helminthosporium leaf blight, Pyrenophora tritici-repentis Abstract: Helminthosporium leaf blight, a complex of spot blotch caused by Bipolaris
sorokiniana and tan spot caused by Pyrenophora tritici-repentis, is one of
the most important foliar diseases of wheat in Nepal. It appears in almost all
wheat growing areas and causes severe yield loss every year. A study was
conducted at Regional Agriculture Research Station (RARS), Tarahara,
Sunsari during 2004-05 and 2005-06 wheat growing seasons to elucidate role
of nitrogen in wheat genotypes for management of the disease. Field
experiment was laid out on split plot design with three replications. Four
doses of nitrogen in six different promising genotypes were tested. Nitrogen
levels higher than 50 kg ha-1 significantly reduced disease severity and
increased grain yield in all genotypes but there was no significant differences
in grain yield in the first year. In the second year, grain yield difference
among the genotypes was significant. Area under disease progress curve
(AUDPC) was not significant between two doses 100 and 150 kg ha-1. The
wheat genotypes showed different reactions to disease. Genotype BL 2047
had the lowest incidence of disease followed by BL 1887, whereas BL 2217
had the highest incidence of the disease. Genotype BL 2196 produced the
highest grain yield (2172 kg ha-1) and the lowest grain yield was obtained in
Bhrikuti followed by BL 2089. These results suggested that fertilizer should
be applied in soil at balanced dose 100:50:50 N:P2O5:K2O kg ha-1. Growing
relatively resistant genotypes with the balance dose of fertilizers can reduce
foliar blight severity in wheat.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=11
Title : Digestibility of Ficus roxburghii, Castanopsis indica and Ficus cunia on Growing Buffalo from Western Hills of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Osti, N.P., Author ; Purna B. Chapagain, Author ; Tiwari, Megh Raj, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 84-88 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Buffalo, digestibility, fodder tree, nutrients Abstract: Nine buffalo calves were subjected to three fodder tree species namely;
Nimaro (Ficus roxburghii), Dhalne Katus (Castanopsis indica) and Rai
Khanyu (Ficus cunia) for digestibility trial during November 27 and
December 3, 2005 in Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lumle, Kaski,
Nepal. Animals were kept 7 days for adaptation for these fodders. Weighed
amount of fodder tree leaves including twigs and small branches were fed
two times a day and observation on fodder offered, refused and faeces voided
were recorded daily. Chemical composition of fresh matter and faeces voided
were carried out for dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent
fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), lignin, calcium (Ca) and
phosphorus (P). The mean DM content and their dry matter digestibility
(DMD) of these three fodder tree species were found 27.86, 46.02, 34.72,
73.21, 65.93 and 71.28 percent, respectively. Strong negative correlations
(r=-0.75 to –0.78; p fraction (NDF and ADF). A weak correlation was also observed between P
and other constituents with respect to digestibility. From the results, if there
could be provision of low fiber content in dry season, the three main
nutrients (Ca, P and CP) may easily be absorbed by the animals.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=12
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 84-88 p[article] Digestibility of Ficus roxburghii, Castanopsis indica and Ficus cunia on Growing Buffalo from Western Hills of Nepal [printed text] / Osti, N.P., Author ; Purna B. Chapagain, Author ; Tiwari, Megh Raj, Author . - 2009 . - 84-88 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 84-88 p
Keywords: Buffalo, digestibility, fodder tree, nutrients Abstract: Nine buffalo calves were subjected to three fodder tree species namely;
Nimaro (Ficus roxburghii), Dhalne Katus (Castanopsis indica) and Rai
Khanyu (Ficus cunia) for digestibility trial during November 27 and
December 3, 2005 in Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lumle, Kaski,
Nepal. Animals were kept 7 days for adaptation for these fodders. Weighed
amount of fodder tree leaves including twigs and small branches were fed
two times a day and observation on fodder offered, refused and faeces voided
were recorded daily. Chemical composition of fresh matter and faeces voided
were carried out for dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent
fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), lignin, calcium (Ca) and
phosphorus (P). The mean DM content and their dry matter digestibility
(DMD) of these three fodder tree species were found 27.86, 46.02, 34.72,
73.21, 65.93 and 71.28 percent, respectively. Strong negative correlations
(r=-0.75 to –0.78; p fraction (NDF and ADF). A weak correlation was also observed between P
and other constituents with respect to digestibility. From the results, if there
could be provision of low fiber content in dry season, the three main
nutrients (Ca, P and CP) may easily be absorbed by the animals.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=12
Title : An Empirical Analysis of Resource Productivity of Wheat in Eastern Terai Region of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Bhujel, R.B., Author ; Ram N, Jha, Author ; Bindeshwar Yadav, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 89-97 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Gross margin, productivity, resource conservation technology Abstract: Different types of resource conservation technology (RCT) in wheat
cultivation have been recently introduced and use of seed cum fertilizer zero
till drill machine is one of them which was used in eastern terai region in
wheat season of 2006/2007. A survey was carried out to study the
productivity of wheat and compare the production between traditional and
RCT method of cultivation. Altogether 31 farmers were interviewed with
semi-structured questionnaires. Model used to estimate the productivity for
both the methods was significant (p cent variation due to independent variables under study in wheat production
of traditional and RCT method, respectively. Farmers used 160 kg seed/ha in
traditional method while in RCT method it was 122 kg/ha. Similarly, they
applied 148 and 137 kg nutrients as a total of nitrogen, phosphorus and
potash in traditional and RCT method, respectively. Average production of
wheat grain in traditional and RCT method was 2456 and 2714 kg/ha giving
average gross margin of Rs 16750.00 and Rs 23301.00/ha, respectively. This
revealed 10 per cent reduction in total costs and 29 per cent increase in return
by RCT method.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=13
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 89-97 p[article] An Empirical Analysis of Resource Productivity of Wheat in Eastern Terai Region of Nepal [printed text] / Bhujel, R.B., Author ; Ram N, Jha, Author ; Bindeshwar Yadav, Author . - 2009 . - 89-97 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 89-97 p
Keywords: Gross margin, productivity, resource conservation technology Abstract: Different types of resource conservation technology (RCT) in wheat
cultivation have been recently introduced and use of seed cum fertilizer zero
till drill machine is one of them which was used in eastern terai region in
wheat season of 2006/2007. A survey was carried out to study the
productivity of wheat and compare the production between traditional and
RCT method of cultivation. Altogether 31 farmers were interviewed with
semi-structured questionnaires. Model used to estimate the productivity for
both the methods was significant (p cent variation due to independent variables under study in wheat production
of traditional and RCT method, respectively. Farmers used 160 kg seed/ha in
traditional method while in RCT method it was 122 kg/ha. Similarly, they
applied 148 and 137 kg nutrients as a total of nitrogen, phosphorus and
potash in traditional and RCT method, respectively. Average production of
wheat grain in traditional and RCT method was 2456 and 2714 kg/ha giving
average gross margin of Rs 16750.00 and Rs 23301.00/ha, respectively. This
revealed 10 per cent reduction in total costs and 29 per cent increase in return
by RCT method.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=13
Title : PREVALENCE OF AFLATOXIN B1 AND B2 IN POULTRY FEED Material Type: printed text Authors: Sita Aryal, Author ; Durga Karki, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 98-101 p General note: Research Note Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, feed, mycotoxin, poultry, thin layerchromatography (TLC) Abstract: A total of 65 poultry feed samples were examined for the detection of
aflatoxin (aflatoxin B1 and aflatoxin B2) using thin layer chromatography
(TLC). Samples were collected from Chitwan and Kavrepalanchock districts.
Out of those samples examined a total of 49 (75.38%) samples were found
positive. Out of 49 (75.38%) samples positive, 42 (85.71%) samples were
found positive both with aflatoxin B1 and B2 where as five (10.20%) samples
were positive only with aflatoxin B1 and two (4.08%) samples were positive
only with aflatoxin B2. Among them 13 (20%) samples were found positive
having aflatoxin above permissible level. The concentration of aflatoxin in
positive samples ranged from trace to 366 ppb (366 μg/kg). Likewise, out of
52 samples examined in rainy season, 40 samples (76.92%) were found
positive where as outLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=14
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 98-101 p[article] PREVALENCE OF AFLATOXIN B1 AND B2 IN POULTRY FEED [printed text] / Sita Aryal, Author ; Durga Karki, Author . - 2009 . - 98-101 p.
Research Note
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 98-101 p
Keywords: Aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, feed, mycotoxin, poultry, thin layerchromatography (TLC) Abstract: A total of 65 poultry feed samples were examined for the detection of
aflatoxin (aflatoxin B1 and aflatoxin B2) using thin layer chromatography
(TLC). Samples were collected from Chitwan and Kavrepalanchock districts.
Out of those samples examined a total of 49 (75.38%) samples were found
positive. Out of 49 (75.38%) samples positive, 42 (85.71%) samples were
found positive both with aflatoxin B1 and B2 where as five (10.20%) samples
were positive only with aflatoxin B1 and two (4.08%) samples were positive
only with aflatoxin B2. Among them 13 (20%) samples were found positive
having aflatoxin above permissible level. The concentration of aflatoxin in
positive samples ranged from trace to 366 ppb (366 μg/kg). Likewise, out of
52 samples examined in rainy season, 40 samples (76.92%) were found
positive where as outLink for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=14
Title : Use of Ethephone and Indigenous Plant Materials in ripening Banana in Winter Material Type: printed text Authors: K.C, Ram Bahadur, Author ; Durga M. Gautam, Author ; Sunder Tiwari, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 102-105 p General note: Research note Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Banana, ethephone, plant materials, ripening, shelf-life Abstract: Post-harvest handling of banana is a crucial activity to get good quality fruit
to the consumers. A post-harvest study on ripening of banana was carried out
at Regional Agriculture Research Station, Khajura during winter season of
2005 to find out the effect of different materials in ripening of banana and
study about shelf-life period. Dipping fruits in Kripone 2.56 ml per liter of
water (ethephone 1000 ppm) for five minutes was found effective for banana
ripening. Those fruits treated with ethephone 1000 ppm started to soften in
three days and became ready to consume in five days with shelf-life of eight
days. Fruits treated with 'Asuro' (Adhatoda vesica) started to become soft in
five days where as fruits treated with 'Koiralo' (Bahunia veriagata) became
soft in four days. By using these indigenous plant materials, we can prolong
shelf-life of fruit by 2-3 days more than the Kripone-treated fruits. Use of
ripe banana fruit also found effective to hasten ripening the banana with
excellent taste. However, the shelf-life was relatively short (8 days). It is
difficult to ripen the banana in winter without using any ripening materials.
In untreated control, only 33% fruits started to become soft after 7-9 days of
storage and were ready to consume in nine days. Rest 66% fruits were
remain as such up to 11 days then after fruit started uneven softening ie some
portion became soft and other portion remained hard. After 14 days fruits
became black without softening and got spoiled. Overall percent weight loss
was found 6.0 to 10.7 from initial to end of shelf-life period.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=15
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 102-105 p[article] Use of Ethephone and Indigenous Plant Materials in ripening Banana in Winter [printed text] / K.C, Ram Bahadur, Author ; Durga M. Gautam, Author ; Sunder Tiwari, Author . - 2009 . - 102-105 p.
Research note
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 102-105 p
Keywords: Banana, ethephone, plant materials, ripening, shelf-life Abstract: Post-harvest handling of banana is a crucial activity to get good quality fruit
to the consumers. A post-harvest study on ripening of banana was carried out
at Regional Agriculture Research Station, Khajura during winter season of
2005 to find out the effect of different materials in ripening of banana and
study about shelf-life period. Dipping fruits in Kripone 2.56 ml per liter of
water (ethephone 1000 ppm) for five minutes was found effective for banana
ripening. Those fruits treated with ethephone 1000 ppm started to soften in
three days and became ready to consume in five days with shelf-life of eight
days. Fruits treated with 'Asuro' (Adhatoda vesica) started to become soft in
five days where as fruits treated with 'Koiralo' (Bahunia veriagata) became
soft in four days. By using these indigenous plant materials, we can prolong
shelf-life of fruit by 2-3 days more than the Kripone-treated fruits. Use of
ripe banana fruit also found effective to hasten ripening the banana with
excellent taste. However, the shelf-life was relatively short (8 days). It is
difficult to ripen the banana in winter without using any ripening materials.
In untreated control, only 33% fruits started to become soft after 7-9 days of
storage and were ready to consume in nine days. Rest 66% fruits were
remain as such up to 11 days then after fruit started uneven softening ie some
portion became soft and other portion remained hard. After 14 days fruits
became black without softening and got spoiled. Overall percent weight loss
was found 6.0 to 10.7 from initial to end of shelf-life period.Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=15
Title : Hybridization Technique in Tartary Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertni) Material Type: printed text Authors: Joshi, Bal K., Author ; Bimb, Hari P., Author ; Kazutoshi, Okuno, Author Publication Date: 2009 Article on page: 106-09 p General note: Research note Languages : English (eng) Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=16
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 106-09 p[article] Hybridization Technique in Tartary Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertni) [printed text] / Joshi, Bal K., Author ; Bimb, Hari P., Author ; Kazutoshi, Okuno, Author . - 2009 . - 106-09 p.
Research note
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 106-09 p
Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=16
