Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Research Articles

Transforming LIS Education through MOOCs: A study based on University of Lucknow and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Transforming LIS Education through MOOCs: A study based on University of Lucknow and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Determination of Yield Parameters and Quality Traits of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Genotypes

The experiment was done to evaluate the performance of twenty genotypes of tomato in the Horticulture Research Farm of the Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh during Rabi Season of the year 2021-2022. Observations were recorded on five randomly selected competitive plants per replication for each entry on five randomly selected competitive plants per replication for each entry on nineteen quantitative and qualitative traits viz, plant height at 30, 60 and 90 days after transplanting (cm), number of primary branches, days to first flowering (days), days to 50 % flowering (days), days to maturity (days), number of flowers/cluster, number of clusters (truss) per plant, number of locule per fruit, pericarp thickness (mm), number of fruits per truss, number of fruits per plant, average single fruit weight (g), yield / plant (kg), fruit length (cm), fruit diameter (cm), total soluble solids (oBrix) and acidity (%). Among the genotypes used for evaluation Pusa Ruby (8.01 kg/plant) were observed to have higher yield per plant followed by Pusa Divya (7.33 kg/Plant) and Himsona (6.32 kg/plant), while the minimum was recorded in genotype Pusa Sadabahar (1.25kg/plant) followed by Kashi Sarad (1.57kg /plant) and Pusa Gaurav (2kg/plant). The minimum Pericarp thickness was found in genotype Pusa Upkar (3.25 mm), whereas maximum Pericarp thickness were observed in genotype Pusa Ruby (7.42 mm). For the minimum TSS (total soluble solids) was found in genotype Kashi Sarad (3.33) whereas, maximum TSS were observed in genotype Pusa Upkar (8.42). For the minimum Acidity % was recorded in genotype Kashi Amul (0.18%), whereas, the maximum Acidity % were observed in genotype Kashi Hemant (0.86%).

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield and Quality of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) Cultivars

The field experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm-I, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.) during the rabi season of 2021-22 to study the Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield and Quality of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) Cultivars. Three varieties and thirteen nutrients with three replications were evaluated in a Factorial Randomized Block Design. The results revealed that the maximum TSS (4.14), ascorbic acid (33.78), pH juice (7.15), dry matter content in leaves % (7.93), and dry matter content in root % (7.32) were noted in variety Kashi Mooli-40. The maximum fresh weight of leaves (269.86g), length of root (21.59cm), weight of root (159.44g), root yield kg/plot (4.01kg) and root yield (533.84 q ha-1) is observed in variety Kashi Mooli-40 and in case of nutrients the TSS (5.11), ascorbic acid (33.74), pH juice (7.26), dry matter content in leaves % (8.80), and dry matter content in root % (10.04) was observed in treatments N5 during growth characters. At the same time, the maximum fresh weight of leaves (272.50g), weight of root (171.23g) and root yield (572.93 q/ha) were recorded in treatments N5 (RDF 75% + Azotobacter + PSB).

Assessment of Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance among Different Characters in Tomato [Solanum lycopersicum (Mill.) Wettsd

The field experiment was carried out at Horticulture Research Farm No.1, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow during Rabi season 2021-22. In this, twenty genotypes including check cultivars were evaluated to estimate the genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for different characters. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. Characters viz., days to 50% flowering, plant height, number of primary branches per plant, polar diameter of fruit, equatorial diameter of fruit, total soluble solids, number of fruits per cluster, average fruit weight, number of fruits per plant, marketable fruit yield per plant, unmarketable fruit yield per plant and total fruit yield per plant were studied during the experiment. Analysis of variance showed significant differences among genotypes for all the characters under study during the investigation. The Phenotypic coefficient of variance (PCV) was higher than the genotypic coefficient of the variation (GCV) for the characters studied. The highest genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) was observed for unmarketable fruit yield per plant. The moderate GCV was reported for total fruit yield per plant followed by plant height and average fruit weight, polar diameter of fruit, no. of primary branches per plant, marketable fruit yield per plant and equatorial diameter of fruit whereas it was least for TSS followed by days to 50% flowering and number of fruits per cluster. Therefore these characters exhibited high heritability coupled with genetic advance thus show some scope for improvement through selection.

Evaluation of Broad Bean (Vicia faba L) Genotypes for Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance

The study investigated the phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation (PCV and GCV) and heritability estimates for various agronomic and nutritional traits in Broad bean (Vicia faba). The analysis aimed to identify traits with optimum variability and heritability, as well as to explore the potential presence of additive genetic variance in specific characteristics.The 18 genotypes were grown in randomized block design with the 3 replication during Rabi season in the year 2021-22 at the Research Farm- 1, Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya-Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226025 (U.P.). The results showed that umber of seed per plant, number of pod per plant and seed yield per plant exhibited high estimates of both PCV and GCV, indicating the presence of adequate variability for these particular characters within the population. Additionally, the heritability for the characters of 100 seed yield, number of seed per plant, titratable acidity (g/l), total soluble solids (TSS) and genetic advance for the number of seed per plant, number of pod per plant, seed yield per plant, 100 seed weight were found to be significant indicating that these characters were predominantly governed by additive gene action. The findings of this study hold significant implications for future breeding programs and genetic improvement strategies. The high heritability and genetic advance for the above-mentioned characters suggest that these characteristics can be effectively manipulated through selective breeding to develop improved and high-yielding plant varieties.

Response of Nutrients and Mulches on Qualitative Attributes of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Chandler

To assess the significance of mulching and nutrients on the performances of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) with respect to the qualitative character's during 2019–20, a field experiment was carried out at the Horticulture Research Farm-1 of the Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya-Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow. The experiment was laid out in RBD having three replications. The result revealed significantly highest Tss (11.28)0Brix, Total Sugar (8.89%), Reducing Sugar (6.85%), Non Reducing Sugar (2.39%), Acidity (0.63%) and Ascorbic Acid (41.90 mg/100g) in treatment T9 (Black polythene FYM 100%) followed by the treatment T10 (Black polythene vermi-compost 100%). Treatment T1 (the control), on the other hand, performed poorly in terms of all qualitative character’s. In light of the results, it can be said that using black polythene with FYM 100%in strawberry increases all qualitative attributing characters, while black polythene with vermin-compost 100% produced the second-best results.

Effect of Nutrients and Mulches on Vegetative Growth and Yield Characters in Strawberry cv. Chandler

A field experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research Farm-1, of the Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya- Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow to evaluate the significance of mulching and nutrients on the performances of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) with respect to the vegetative and yield character’s during 2019-20. The experiment was laid out in RBD having three replications. The result revealed significantly highest plant height (24.82 cm), number of leaves (20.72cm), length of leaf (9.85cm), length of petiole (8.98 cm), no. of pickings (22.86), no. of fruits per plant (24.58), length of fruit (42.88 mm), width of fruit (27.98 mm), weight of fruit (21.87g) found in treatment T-14 (Black polythene vermicompost 50% + NPK 50%) followed by the treatment T-13 (Black polythene FYM 50% + NPK 50%) at 90 Days after planting. However, treatment T1 (control) showed poor performance with respect to all vegetative and yield parameters. Hence, the result led to the conclusion that adoption of Black polythene with vermi-compost 50% + NPK 50% in Strawberry enhances all growth and yield attributing parameters and black polythene with FYM 50% + NPK 50% showed second-best result.

To Studies Performance of Varieties and Spacing on Growth, Yield and Quality Attributes of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck) in Lucknow Condition

Studies on performance of varieties and spacing on broccoli at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow (UP) on Horticulture Research Farm during rabi season 2019-2020.We used three varieties (V1: Broccoli green, V2: Pusa KTS-1, and V3: Ganesh) and three spacings (S1: 45×45 cm, S2 : 60 ×45 cm, and S3 : 50 × 45 cm) in an FRBD design with three replications and nine treatments in the research work. We studies different growth attributes (Width of leaves (cm)), Stem diameter (cm), Plant spread (East-West), Plant spread (North–South), yield attributes (Curd size (Horizontal)), Curd size (Vertical), Total curd yield (q/ha) and Quality attributes (TSS and Ascorbic acid) in broccoli. Found that result in the variety of (Pusa KTS-1) with spacing (S2 : 60 × 45 cm) in the most of growth, yield and quality parameters as compared to Ganesh with (S3 : 50 × 45 cm) and lower recorded in the variety Green Broccoli with (S1 : 45 × 45 cm).

Development and Organoleptic Evaluation of Vegan Honey Tender Bamboo Shoots Murabba

The aim of this study was to make a Bamboo Shoots (Phyllostachys edulis) are regarded as one of the beneficial health foods due to their high protein, carbohydrate, vitamin, fiber, and mineral composition and very low fat content. In the current study, "Value of tender bamboo shoots murabba with cinnamon, cardamom, lemon, vegan honey, jaggery," vegan honey bamboo murabba was made in the food science and technology laboratory of the department of food and nutrition at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow. Five different preparation methods for the vegan honey bamboo murabba. This research sought to determine whether vegan honey bamboo murabba was acceptable based on a sensory evaluation test completed at BBA University in India. Tender bamboo shoots, jaggery, vegan honey, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, juice, lemon juice, and water made up the basic ingredients for bamboo murabba. These ingredients were combined, dissolved, condensed, and made to an80°C (about 50°C) jaggery content. In a glass container, bamboo that had been heated to 50°C was placed. This sample was referred to as a cold-packed bamboo murabba. In order to sterilize it, the hot-pack murabba was heated on low temperature for 20 minutes. The bamboo was sterilized after 20 minutes and allowed to settle at room temperature. The sample that underwent sterilization was referred to as a heated murabba. Each sample was assessed using a Murabba sample, which was graded on a 9-point hedonic scale for flavor, smell, texture, appearance, and general acceptances in the sensory test. The color, sweetness, acidity, taste, and flavor of each sample were also assessed.

Effect of Different Spacing and Varieties on Growth, Quality and Yield in Onion (Allium cepa L.)

The present experiment was conducted at the field of Horticulture Research Farm, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) during rabi season of 2019-2020. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design (FRBCD) and treatments comprised of three varieties i.e. V1 (Agrifound Light Red), V2 (NHRDF-Red), V3 (NHRDF-2) and three planting spacing S1 (20×7.5cm), S2 (20×10cm) and S3 (20×15 cm). The parameters were observed viz. plant height (cm), number of leaves /plants, neck thickness (cm), bulb diameter (cm), Number of scales, bulb length (cm). TSS (ᵒbrix), ascorbic acid (mg/100gm ), total sugar (%), reducing sugar (%), non- reducing sugar (%), acidity (%) yield per plot (kg) and yield per hectare (q).The results of this study revealed that the combination application of variety (Agrifound Light Red ( V1) with spacing 20X 15 cm ( S3) was best under Lucknow conditions and lowest values were noted in of variety Agrifound Light Red ( V1) with spacing 20X 7.5 cm (S1).

Physico-Chemical Analysis of Developed Rice Beer from Oryza sativa

Aim: Medicinal plants and their extracts represent a rich source of crude medications that possess therapeutic properties. Physico-chemical properties of two different rice varieties (Jandhan and Sugapankhi) of North India collected from Uttar Pradesh and a starter culture cake collected from Arunachal Pradesh used in the process of rice beer preparation were analyzed. This study evaluates the development of rice beer from Oryza sativa and physico-chemical analysis of developed rice beer.
 Study Design: The present study was conducted in 3 phases-
 
 Collection of raw materials
 Production of rice beer
 Physico-chemical analysis of developed rice beer
 
 Place and Duration of the Study: The present study was conducted in the Department of Food and Nutrition of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. The duration of the study is 3 months i.e. from Jan, 2023 - March, 2023.
 Methodology: Rice beer was developed in the laboratory under optimum conditions through fermentation followed by filtration and distillation. Collection of the raw materials was done from the local markets of North India and North-east, India. In the present study we have compared physico-chemical properties between two rice varieties i.e. Jandhan and Sugapankhi.
 Results: Various physico-chemical parameters (pH, TSS, total acidity, volatile acidity, turbidity, and alcohol content) of rice beer were determined. The pH decreased with storage time, and acidic pH was noted for the beer in ambient storage. An increase with time in the total acidity, volatile acidity, and alcohol % of rice beer was observed. The final recorded alcohol % value of rice beer was in the range of 8-10%. The alcohol content increased throughout the storage. Statistical analysis was performed for comparison between the two samples of rice. Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from the starter culture cake was found to be the major organism responsible for rice beer fermentation.
 Conclusion: The preparation of rice beer needs scientific input for increasing its shelf-life and value addition for its marketing and improving its shelf-life for better quality and acceptability.

Response of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) cv. Pusa Ruby

The present investigation entitles “Response of integrated nutrient management on growth of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) cv. Pusa Ruby” was carried out at department of Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), during the year 2020-21. The treatment comprised of twelve treatments i.e., T1 Control (No treatment), T2 RDF (100%), T3 FYM (100%), T4 Azotobacter (100%), T5 Azospirillum (100%), T6 RDF + FYM (50% each), T7 RDF + Azotobacter (50% each), T8 RDF + Azospirillum (50% each), T9 FYM + Azotobacter (50% each), T10 FYM + Azospirillum (50% each), T11 Azotobacter + Azospirillum (50% each) and T12 RDF + FYM + Azotobacter + Azospirillum (25% each). The experiment was laid out in Randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. The results indicated that among maximum plant height ware recorded (16.15, 22.11, 26.59 and 30.53 cm), respectively, in treatment T12 at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAT. The maximum number of branches were recorded (4.36 5.79, 6.31 and 7.04) in treatment T12 at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAT. Minimum number of days required for flower blooming (32.44) in T12. A maximum number of flowers per plant (39.34) were recorded at T12 and also maximum number of clusters per plant was recorded (9.78) in T12.

The Efficacy of Different Mulching with Spacing on Growth and Yield of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) cv Chandler

An experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Research Farm of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. The experiment was performed to find out the most suitable mulching material and an ideal spacing for straw berry cultivation under Lucknow conditions. The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications. The treatments comprised of three mulching materials viz. paddy straw, black polyethylene, and transparent polyethylene) with three spacings (30 x 15 cm and 30 x 20 cm and 30 x 30). On the basis of the statistical data, it is concluded that spacing of 30 x 30 cm with black polyethylene mulch was found to be the best in terms of plant growth viz. plant height, spread of plants, Number of flowers per plant, Number of leaves per plant, Fruit weight, Fruit length, Fruit diameter, Specific gravity of Fruit, and Fruit yield per plant, Fruit yield per plot, Fruit yield per plant and leaf area.However, there was slight difference in quality parameters among different treatments.The data recorded was significant difference in number of leaves per plant. Spacing 30x30 cm treatment S3 gave the maximum number of leaves per plant (19.17), which was statistically similar (18.66) to at 30x20 cm spacing, while 30x15 cm spacing gave the minimum number of leaves per plant (17.89).Different mulching showed significant differences on the number of leaves per plant. The maximum number of leaves per plant was recorded in (21.23) from black polythene mulch (M2) which was closely followed treatment (M3) and maximum number of leaves per plant was recorded in (15.79) M1 (Transparent polythene mulch).

Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Genotypes

The present experiment was conducted entitled “ Variability, heritability and genetic advance in tomato((Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes” during kharif season of the year 2015-2016 at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya- Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025 (U.P.) India. The experiment used Randomized Block Design with three replications. The experimental materials consisting fifteen genotypes of tomato i.e. IIVR-Sel.-1, G-3, S. Naveen, DVRT-2, H-24, H-86, H-88, Pusa Sheetal, FLA 7171, Hisar Arun, Sel.-32, Flora Dode, Pusa Sadabhar, Kashi Vishesh and Kashi Amrit). The maximum plant height was found in the cross combination H-86 x Pusa Sadabahar and fruits per plant were found maximum in the cross combination IIVR-Sel.-1 x Kashi Amrit. The maximum fruit weight were found in the cross combination H-88 x Kashi Vishesh. The minimum Days to 50% flowering was found in the cross combination H-24 x Kashi Amrit .The minimum pericarp thickness was found in the cross combination IIVR-Sel. 1 x Kashi Vishesh. The highest TSS and Vitamin C were found in in the cross combination FLA 7171 x Kashi Vishesh and Pusa Sheetal x Kashi Vishesh.

Studies on Effect of Different Cutting and Varieties on Growth Parameter of Spinach Beet (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis L.)

During the Rabi season, the Department of Horticulture at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow (U.P.) conducted research on the effect of different cuttings and varieties on the Horticulture Research Farm. The experiment was conducted in a RBD design with 16 treatments and two factor varieties (V1 Chandrika, V2 Pusa Jyoti, V3 All Green, and V4 Palak Katadar) and treatment (C0 no cutting, C1 cutting 1, C2 cutting 2, and C3 cutting 3). We found that the effect of cutting on vegetative growth parameters, viz., plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, leaf petiole length, and germination percentage, is significant. We found that cutting C0 had a significant influence on the growth parameters (plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, and petiole length), with the minimum observed at C3, the maximum germination observed at C1 as compared to C2 treatment, and the least germination recorded at C0 treatment. While plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, petiole length, and germination percentage have a greater influence on Pusa jyoti (V2) than on All Green (V3), minimums are reported for Chandrika (V1).Find that combination V2C3 getting maximum green yield per unit area and per unit time.

Effect of Different Organic Manures and Varieties on Growth Parameter of Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. Italica plenck)

Studies on the effect of different organic sources (soil, FYM, cocopeat, vermicompost, neem cake, and poultry manure) and varieties (V2 Pusa KTS-1 and V1 Green Head) on different growth attributes in sprouting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck). Experiment was carried out in a randomized block design with three replications at the Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow, 226025 (U P), India, during the Rabi season of 2019-2020. We examined different growth parameters such as Plant height, Number of leaves per plant, Stem diameter (mm), Plant spread east-west (cm), Plant spread north-south (cm), Length of leaves, and Width of leaves. We found that growth parameter are highly effected by vermicompost over the poultry manure, while minimums were reported for S (soil) or control, as well as Neemcake, FYM, and cocopeat at all stages. Hence, organic manure (vermicompost) had the highest effects on growth attributes. We found that variety V2 (Pusa KTS-1) has a significantly greater effect on vermicopost than variety V1 (Green Head).

Effect of different varieties and spacing on growth and yield of cabbage (Brassica olereacea L. var. capitata)

The field experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm-I, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P.) during rabi season of 2020-21 and 2021-22 to study the effect of varieties and spacing on growth and yield of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. Capitata L.). Four varieties and four spacings with three replications were evaluated in Factorial Randomized Block Design. The results revealed that the maximum plant height (36.75 cm), number of leaves (19.91), leaf length (33.09 cm), leaf width (27.21 cm), plant spread N-S (49.42 cm), plant spread E-W (49.12 cm) and stem diameter (8.15 cm) were noted in variety Golden Acre. The minimum values (51.67) of head initiation, maximum weight of head (1.430 kg) and yield (595.67 q ha-1) is observed in Golden Acre. The maximum plant height (37.63 cm), number of leaves (20.26), leaf length (33.05cm), leaf width (26.93 cm), plant spread N-S (50.43 cm)plant spread E-W (50.12 cm) and stem diameter (8.33 cm) was observed in 60 cm x 60 cm. While the maximum weight of head (1.560 kg) and the maximum yield (695.53 q ha-1) were recorded in 45 cm x 45 cm spacing

Effect of Different Varieties and Plant Spacing on Growth Yield and Quality Attribute of Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck)

The present experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India during the Rabi season 2019-2020. The research work was formulated to investigate the effect of different plant spacing S1 (45x45 cm), S2 (60x45 cm) and S3 (50x45 cm) and varieties (V1; Broccoli Green, V2; Pusa KTS-1 and V3; Ganesh) on different growth, yield and quality attributes in sprouting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck) with nine treatments which designed as FRBD design. We were examined different growth parameters (plant height, number of leaves, length of leaves (cm), days to 50% curd initiation and 50% curd maturity), yield parameters such as number of auxiliary branches in broccoli, weight of curd, as well as quality parameters like curd colour, shape of curd and curd compactness. We have found the best performance in the variety of (Pusa KTS-1) with spacing (S2; 60 x 45 cm) in the most of growth, yield and quality parameters as compared to Ganesh with (S3 50 x 45 cm) and lower recorded in the variety Green Broccoli with (S1 45 x 45 cm).

Awareness and use of paraphrasing tools by the research scholars of BBAU and CUSB: A survey

Background The online paraphrasing tool aids in the online rewriting of articles and essays. Users may avoid plagiarism by rephrasing sentences. Scope In this study focus on the awareness and use of paraphrasing tools by the Research scholars of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and the Central University of South Bihar, situated in Gaya, Bihar. Method Survey methodology and online questionnaire tools used in this paper. Data collection 200 responses were received from the researchers and scholars at BBAU and CUSB. Finding The finding of this study showed that research scholar of BBAU and CUSB are aware about the paraphrasing tools and they use more than one paraphrasing tool to manage their work. Quillbot and Duplicheaker paraphrasing tools are most used tools by research scholars of BBAU and CUSB. Suggestion The study suggest that need a training program on Paraphrasing tool for proper utilization of tools in best ethical manner.

Effect of foliar application of chitosan and urea on growth, yield and quality of palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis L.) cv. All Green

Utilization of organic substances as fertilizer nutrient sources is now popularising due to over increasing risk of chemical fertilizers used in agriculture. The present field experiment was conducted at Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P. (India) to assess the effect of chitosan, an alternative biological origin nutrient source and commercial urea on production of palak. The experiment was comprised of eight treatments namely Control- No fertilizer applied (T0), Recommended Dose of Fertilizer (RDF) @ 90:30:30 N P K kg/ha (T1), Chitosan @ 50 ppm (T2), @ 75 ppm (T3), @ 100 ppm (T4), @ 125 ppm (T5), @ 150 ppm (T6) and Urea @ 1% (T7) and was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The results showed that foliar application of chitosan and urea significantly influenced the growth, yield and quality of palak. The foliar application of chitosan @ 100 ppm (T4) showed significantly maximum vegetative growth, leaf yield along with better quality of leaves in terms of dry matter content, TSS and Vitamin C content. Urea @ 1% (T7) also showed close result compared to chitosan application. Hence, it will be beneficial to apply chitosan as liquid form @ 100 ppm for spinach beet under subtropical agro-climate condition of Lucknow for better growth, leaf yield and leaf quality.