Observation nursery (OBN), coordinated varietal trials (CVT), farmers field trials (FFT), generation nursery, crossing program and international trials were conducted at different agro­ ecological domains of the country during 2000/01 and 2001/02 to select the high yielding disease resistant lentil genotypes for different locations. In observation nursery genotype RL 3 produced the highest yield during 2000/01……………………………….

Observation nursery (OBN), coordinated varietal trials (CVT), farmers field trials (FFT), generation nursery, crossing program and international trials were conducted at different agro­ ecological domains of the country during 2000/01 and 2001/02 to select the high yielding disease resistant lentil genotypes for different locations. In observation nursery genotype RL 3 produced the highest yield during 2000/01……………………………….

All together five activities were conducted during 2001 and six activities during 2002 under lentil varietal investigation program to identify stable high yielding, bold seeded, disease resistant and early genotypes suited to the existing cropping system. Among the tested genotypes in observation nursery, 19 were selected in 2001 and 10 were selected in 2002. In international drought tolerance nursery, four genotypes showed good performance and eight genotypes were found superior in early set international nursery during 2001…………………………

All together five activities were conducted during 2001 and six activities during 2002 under lentil varietal investigation program to identify stable high yielding, bold seeded, disease resistant and early genotypes suited to the existing cropping system. Among the tested genotypes in observation nursery, 19 were selected in 2001 and 10 were selected in 2002. In international drought tolerance nursery, four genotypes showed good performance and eight genotypes were found superior in early set international nursery during 2001…………………………

Vascular wilt of lentil is one of the major diseases of lentil causing significant yield reduction. Eighty-four lentil genotypes were screened under wilt sick plot during the winter season of 2001/2002 at Khumaltar and Nepalgunj, and 2000/2001 at Khumaltar. Twenty-seven genotypes and 3 genotypes were found resistant and moderately …………………………….

Vascular wilt of lentil is one of the major diseases of lentil causing significant yield reduction. Eighty-four lentil genotypes were screened under wilt sick plot during the winter season of 2001/2002 at Khumaltar and Nepalgunj, and 2000/2001 at Khumaltar. Twenty-seven genotypes and 3 genotypes were found resistant and moderately …………………………….

Vascular wilt of lentil is one of the major diseases of lentil causing significant yield reduction. Eighty-four lentil genotypes were screened under wilt sick plot during the winter season of 2001/2002 at Khumaltar and Nepalgunj, and 2000/2001 at Khumaltar. Twenty-seven genotypes and 3 genotypes were found resistant and moderately …………………………….

Vascular wilt of lentil is one of the major diseases of lentil causing significant yield reduction. Eighty-four lentil genotypes were screened under wilt sick plot during the winter season of 2001/2002 at Khumaltar and Nepalgunj, and 2000/2001 at Khumaltar. Twenty-seven genotypes and 3 genotypes were found resistant and moderately …………………………….

Observation nursery, Initial evaluation trial, Coordinated varietal trials ICSN-DM, ICSN­ DL and coordinated farmers trials were conducted at different location during 2000/01 and 2001/02 to select the high yielding disease resistant for recommendation. In observation nursery, genotypes ICCV-97109……………………..

Observation nursery, Initial evaluation trial, Coordinated varietal trials ICSN-DM, ICSN­ DL and coordinated farmers trials were conducted at different location during 2000/01 and 2001/02 to select the high yielding disease resistant for recommendation. In observation nursery, genotypes ICCV-97109……………………..

Field experiments in separate set for Kabuli and Desi chickpea were conducted at RARS, Nepalgunj for two consecutive years 2000 and 2001 in RCB design for selection of high yield potentiality, multiple diseases and pest resistant genotypes for mid and far western terai. The selection criterion war associated with plant characteristics, diseases and pest resistances, grain yield and yield components…………………….

Field experiments in separate set for Kabuli and Desi chickpea were conducted at RARS, Nepalgunj for two consecutive years 2000 and 2001 in RCB design for selection of high yield potentiality, multiple diseases and pest resistant genotypes for mid and far western terai. The selection criterion war associated with plant characteristics, diseases and pest resistances, grain yield and yield components…………………….

A pilot project on rainfed winter cropping was implemented from October 2001 to June 2002 in 4 eastern Terai  districts for searching the suitable technology options to intensify the rice-fallows. Chickpea, field pea and buckwheat were chosen as potential crops for the project entry process. Varietal comparisons and seed priming trials were carried out on chickpea and field pea. The varieties tested were KPG 59, BG 372 and Avarodhi in chickpea and Arkel, Ajad and E6 in field pea Buckwheat was simply introduced in the system with a single landrace from Nawalparasi……………………... 

A pilot project on rainfed winter cropping was implemented from October 2001 to June 2002 in 4 eastern Terai  districts for searching the suitable technology options to intensify the rice-fallows. Chickpea, field pea and buckwheat were chosen as potential crops for the project entry process. Varietal comparisons and seed priming trials were carried out on chickpea and field pea. The varieties tested were KPG 59, BG 372 and Avarodhi in chickpea and Arkel, Ajad and E6 in field pea Buckwheat was simply introduced in the system with a single landrace from Nawalparasi……………………... 

Wilt complex, caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.. Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn, Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri (Padwick) Matuo is one of the important constrainsts for chickpea production in south Asia. Two fungicides: Carboxin (Vitavax) and Carbendazim (Bavistin), and five micronutrients……………………

Wilt complex, caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.. Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn, Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri (Padwick) Matuo is one of the important constrainsts for chickpea production in south Asia. Two fungicides: Carboxin (Vitavax) and Carbendazim (Bavistin), and five micronutrients……………………

A field experiment under irrigated environment for two consecutive years 2000 and 2001 was conducted at RARS Nepalgunj in split plot design to study the response of spacing I seed rate. Four dates of sowing commencing from October one to November 15 at an interval of 15 days and three spacing i.e. 50 x5 cm, 50 x1O cm and 50 x20 cm were studied. October 16 to 30 was observed the optimum sowing date. Earlier and later than the date there was drastic reduction in grain yield. With increase spacing a reduction in seed yield was observed.

A field experiment under irrigated environment for two consecutive years 2000 and 2001 was conducted at RARS Nepalgunj in split plot design to study the response of spacing I seed rate. Four dates of sowing commencing from October one to November 15 at an interval of 15 days and three spacing i.e. 50 x5 cm, 50 x1O cm and 50 x20 cm were studied. October 16 to 30 was observed the optimum sowing date. Earlier and later than the date there was drastic reduction in grain yield. With increase spacing a reduction in seed yield was observed.

A field experiment was conducted during winter season of 2001-2002 at RARS, Parwanipur, to study the response of nitrogen on yield and yield attributes of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Seed yield increased significantly with increasing level of N up to 120 leg N/ha. Significant differences in plant height, number of pods/plant, seed yield /plant and test weight were recorded at each increasing level of N. Agronomic Efficiency of Nitrogen was found maximum with 60 leg N/ha.

A field experiment was conducted during winter season of 2001-2002 at RARS, Parwanipur, to study the response of nitrogen on yield and yield attributes of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Seed yield increased significantly with increasing level of N up to 120 leg N/ha. Significant differences in plant height, number of pods/plant, seed yield /plant and test weight were recorded at each increasing level of N. Agronomic Efficiency of Nitrogen was found maximum with 60 leg N/ha.