Faculty Of Agriculture Research Articles

A Mitochondrial DNA-based Molecular Phylogenetics Study of the Mahalli Goat as a New Animal Genetic Resource in Southern Anatolia in Turkey

Background: The Karacadağ Mountains are of extinct volcanic origin and cover a large area in the triangle between Diyarbakır (Center, Nar and Ergani districts), Şanlılurfa (Siverek and Viranşehir districts) and Mardin (Derik district). Agricultural activities are limited due to the stony structure of the region; therefore, small animal husbandry is intensively practiced in the villages of the region. Mahalli goats, which are morphologically new domestic goats, are distinguished from other domestic goats by their spiral horn structure. They are not only resistant to cold weather conditions, but also resistant to diseases. Therefore, present study aimed to determine the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Mahalli goats in Diyarbakır region. Methods: The study was carried out at Şanlıurfa, Harran University of Agricultural Faculty, Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics, in 2019-2020. Out of 24 Mahalli goats, forward and reverse primers were used to amplify the 598 bp region over the mtDNA D-loop region encompassing the 481 bp most variable region (HVR1). Analysis of goat D-loop sequences revealed 481 regions of 0.378 G+C, 97 polymorphic regions and 19 haplotypes. The phylogenetic analysis of Mahalli goats was carried out using molecular genetic techniques. Result: As a result of data analysis, both haplotype diversity (HD) and nucleotide diversity (ND) were calculated to be 1.000±0.0039 and 0.0375±0.00209, respectively. The genetic distance between the haplotypes of Mahalli goat ranged from 0.003 to 0.087 and the genetic distance between the haplotypes of Mahalli goat and other domestic goat breeds in Turkey ranged from 0.016 to 0.027. All 19 haplotypes used in this study were represented in the lineage A phylogenetic tree.

Effect of fermentation periods of poultry manure on its characteristics when fermented with different ways

Following the scientific management of organic manure (poultry) may contribute to reducing environmental pollution and human health, as the current study was conducted with the aim of recycling poultry manure accumulated in the field of poultry farming at the research station - Faculty of Agriculture - Karma site and the impact of varying fermentation durations on organic manure, specifically animal (poultry manure) fermented by different fermentation methods and its impact on the rest of the factors to produce highly decomposed organic manure free of pathogens. Several traditional fermentation methods (compost and water immersion) were followed. and modern (bioreactor), and for a fermentation period of 90 days with an estimate of most of the qualitative characteristics of the organic manure produced and within periods of 15 - 30 - 45 - 60 - 75 - 90 days. The results of the experiment of incubation of poultry manure showed that all the studied traits have changed with the progress of fermentation time and in the same direction, the results demonstrated that fermentation in the bioreactor unit has given the highest values of total nitrogen, total phosphorus and potassium 32.53, 16.72, 20.86, g.kg-1 for the elements mentioned sequentially, while the lowest values of pH 6.68 and C/N ratio 9.96 compared to other fermentation methods.

Effects of Brassinosteroid Hormone on Chemical Composition of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) under Salt Stress

Following the scientific management of organic manure (poultry) may contribute to reducing environmental pollution and human health, as the current study was conducted with the aim of recycling poultry manure accumulated in the field of poultry farming at the research station - Faculty of Agriculture - Karma site and the impact of varying fermentation durations on organic manure, specifically animal (poultry manure) fermented by different fermentation methods and its impact on the rest of the factors to produce highly decomposed organic manure free of pathogens. Several traditional fermentation methods (compost and water immersion) were followed. and modern (bioreactor), and for a fermentation period of 90 days with an estimate of most of the qualitative characteristics of the organic manure produced and within periods of 15 - 30 - 45 - 60 - 75 - 90 days. The results of the experiment of incubation of poultry manure showed that all the studied traits have changed with the progress of fermentation time and in the same direction, the results demonstrated that fermentation in the bioreactor unit has given the highest values of total nitrogen, total phosphorus and potassium 32.53, 16.72, 20.86, g.kg-1 for the elements mentioned sequentially, while the lowest values of pH 6.68 and C/N ratio 9.96 compared to other fermentation methods.

Effect of Irrigation Cuttings at Different Growth Stages and Spraying with Citrullus Colocynthis Extract on the Leaf Water Balance of two Cultivars of Zea Mays L.

A study in the real world with a Randomised Complete Block Design (R.C.B.D.) utilising a split-split diagrams layout with three separate replicates was carried out at the research facility of the college's water resources and soil sciences department at the Agriculture faculty / University of Diyala in the autumn season 2022. The experiment included three stages of cutting off irrigation: male flowering, milky stage, and three concentration levels of Citrullus Colocoynthis extract. Two cultivars of Zea mays L. were used: AGN720 and JAMESON. The concentration levels were 50 ml L-1 and 100 ml L-1, respectively, and two cultivars were used: AGN720 and JAMESON Citrullus Colocoynthis extract has an anti-transpiration effect on the water balance of leaves and water use efficacy of Zea mays L. grown under water stress conditions. The most important results are as follows: the AGN720 variety recorded the best water use efficiency, with an increase of 9.04% compared to the JAMESON variety. Spraying the extract of Citrullus Colocoynthis as anti-transpiration at a concentrate level of 100 ml L-1 increased the capability of water retention, relative water content, and water use efficiency. The irrigation cut-off treatment in the milky phase stage had the best water use efficiency, saving 2.559 kg of grain m-3 water compared to the no-cut irrigation treatment.

Feasibility Assessment of Stakeholder Benefits in Community-Based Agritourism through University Social Responsibility Practices

This study selected the TaiAn rural community in Taiwan as the study site. TaiAn collaborated with local universities to implement the University Social Responsibility (USR) practice through community-based agritourism (CBA). The social exchange theory (SET) was adopted as a theoretical framework to weigh the costs and benefits perceived among different stakeholders (residents, tourists, students, and lecturers) regarding CBA development. The research purpose was to explore the determinants of support for sustainable CBA using a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach based on the SET. The empirical results from 117 completed surveys indicated that Agricultural Experiential Benefits, Perceived Environmental Impacts, and Mental Health Benefits positively influenced tourists’ support for CBA. The qualitative interview results also supported the notion that agriculture students, faculty, and community members could derive various benefits from participating in USR practices within local communities. Theoretical and managerial implications were proposed for marketers and policymakers to gain a deep understanding of CBA practices.

Comparative Efficacy of Weed Management Practices on Grain and Straw Yields of Wheat

Wheat is central to Afghanistan's food security. It accounts for 76 percent of the annual grain cereal harvest and 57 percent of the country's total food crop production. Several factors, such as low-yielding varieties, low soil fertility, low-quality agrochemicals, widespread pest and disease infestations, and widespread distribution of weeds, are the leading causes of low wheat productivity in the country. The current study was conducted at the Student Research farm of the Faculty of Agriculture at Kabul University to determine the overall effects of weeds on wheat grain and straw yields and to evaluate and compare different weed management practices in the wheat field. After applying the weed management practices, among the treatments, T1, T3, and T4 showed only 8.3, 5, and 2.3 percent weed populations, respectively, compared to the untreated control. Regarding grain and straw yields, mechanical control (hand weeding) ranked first with a grain yield of 4,867 kg/ha, followed by T1 (4,580 kg/ha), T3 (4,513 kg/ha), T2 (4,133 kg/ha), and T5 (3,416 kg/ha), respectively. The difference in straw yield among the treatments was not significant; however, mechanical control ranked first (7,103 kg/ha), followed by T1 (6,783 kg/ha), T3 (6,700 kg/ha), T2 (6,207 kg/ha), and T5 (5,280 kg/ha), respectively. The study findings concluded that by eliminating weeds, wheat grain and straw yields could be increased by an average of 30 and 26 percent, respectively. As broad-leaved weeds are widely distributed in the wheat fields, applying relative herbicides such as 2,4-D is more effective and recommended for all cultivation methods.

Effect of Organic Manures and Foliar Application on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata Nees.)

A field experiment was carried out to study the effect of organic manures and foliar application of organics on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of Kalmegh at the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University to find out the suitable organic inputs and foliar organics for better growth, yield and nutrient uptake of Kalmegh. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with twelve treatments and three replications comprising of a different combination (i) basal organics viz., Farm Yard Manure, Vermicompost and Pressmud (ii) foliar spray of organics viz., Panchagavya and Fish Amino Acid and untreated control. Among the twelve treatments, the plants which received Vermicompost at 5 t ha-1 + fish amino acid at 3% expressed higher values for the growth parameters viz., plant height (69.80 cm), number of branches plant-1 (25.13), number of leaves plant-1 (140.87). Physiological parameters viz., leaf area plant-1 (6.78), total dry matter production plant-1 (15.86 g plant-1). Yield parameters viz., fresh herbage yield plant-1 (42.74 g plant-1) and dry herbage yield plant-1 (14.24 g plant-1). Nutrient uptake viz., Nitrogen (38.97 Kg ha-1), Phosphorous (6.87 Kg ha-1) and Potassium (84.23 kg ha-1).

Gene Action and Heterosis Studies for Yield and its Attributes in Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia. L) under Temperate Ecologies

Thirty crosses developed through Line x Tester mating design along with their parents were evaluated for combining ability, heterosis and gene action for yield and its attributes in bitter gourd. The experimental material was evaluated in RCBD design with three replications at three different locations viz., Vegetable Experimental Farm, Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar Srinagar (E1); Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sopore (E2) and KVK Malangpora, Pulwama (E3). The mean squares due to parents vs crosses were significant for all the traits, which indicated the possibility of sufficient amount of heterosis exploitation for these traits. The \(\sigma\)2sca was found to be more than \(\sigma\)2gca for all the traits under study which indicated the preponderance of non-additive gene action for the traits. Both the variances (\(\sigma\)2gca and \(\sigma\)2sca ) were significant for most of the traits which reflects the importance of both additive and non-additive gene effects in the inheritance of these traits. The lines viz: NDBG-4, NDBG-1, NDBG-5, Pant Karela-1 and NDBG-7 were found to be good general combiners for most the economic traits. The extent of heterosis exhibited by crosses were estimated over standard parent (Arka Harit). The crosses viz: Pant Karela-1 × Arka Harit, NDBG-4 × Arka Harit, NDBG-1 × Arka Harit, NDBG-7 × Jounpuri, NDBG-5 × Jounpuri, NDBG-5 × Local bitter gourd, Pant Karela-1 × Jounpuri, NDBG-4 × Local bitter gourd and NDBG-4 × Local bitter gourd showed high standard heterosis for yield and yield attributes. These crosses can be exploited as desirable hybrids for yield.

Shallot cultivation in tropical climate ecosystems using floating and non-floating systems with different doses of cow manure

Deep swamp is swampland with the longest flooding period, making it challenging for crop cultivation. However, by adopting a floating system, this prolonged duration of flooding can be used for shallot growing. Thus, this study aimed to ascertain the growth and yield of shallots cultivated in polybags using conventional non-floating and floating systems with the application of different doses of cow manure. The research was located in the experimental field and reservoir of the Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University (3°13’30.3′′ S; 104°38’55.1” E). Non-floating and floating farming systems were utilized with the application of 0, 10, 15 and 20 ton/ha of cow manure. The findings demonstrated that shallots cultivated in the floating system had lower numbers and length of leaf but could produce more bulbs in comparison to the conventional method. The application of 15 ton/ha manure in the floating system resulted in higher weights of fresh and air-dried bulbs per plant, weighing 74.40 g and 64.82 g, respectively, compared to those in the non-floating system (46.77 g and 37.84 g, respectively). In conclusion, the Bima Brebes shallot variety potentially can be cultivated in a floating system with the application of 15 tons of cow manure per hectare.

Penerapan Analisis Biomassa Shoot-Root Ratio dalam Memprediksi Hasil pada Genotipe Ercis

The economic and nutritional potential of peas makes them highly promising for development. Accurate yield predictions based on photosynthate allocation are essential for optimizing crop production. This study aimed to utilize shoot-root ratio biomass analysis to predict the yield of different pea genotypes. The research was conducted at the experimental field of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Brawijaya, located in Jatimulyo, Malang, East Java. The study utilized three pea genotypes (TMG-8-2, BTG-1, and BW-44181-3-1) planted in individual rows. The analysis involved calculating the shoot-root ratio and using simple linear regression to predict the results. The findings indicated that the shoot-root ratio varied over time, with the BW-44181-3-1 genotype displaying the highest ratio and the TMG-8-2 genotype showing the lowest. The shoot-root ratio exhibited the highest increase during the generative phase, peaking during pod maturation. Regarding yield variables, the results of the simple linear regression analysis revealed that the shoot-root ratio significantly influenced the number of pods planted (R2 = 88%), the number of seeds planted (R2 = 78%), and the weight of seeds planted (R2 = 90%) at 70 days after planting (DAP). An increase in the shoot-root ratio served as an indicator of the quantity and weight of seeds planted, as well as the number of pods produced.

Comparative Efficacy of Bio Active Plant Extracts and Insecticides against Cereal Leaf Beetle (Oulema melanopus L.) Infesting Oats in North Kashmir, India

Experiment was carried out at farmers field near the Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Kashmir, India during 2021-22 to evaluate efficacy of various insecticides and botanicals against cereal leaf beetle Oulema melanopus (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infesting Rabi Oats (Avena sativa L.) in North Kashmir. Among plant extracts and insecticides evaluated against O. melanopus, Abamectin proved to be most effective in causing huge mortality to grub population with decreasing number of grub were recorded as (24, 21.3, 8.3, 1.6 and 1 %) after 2,4,6,8 and 10 days of spray, respectively during 2021 followed by Thiamethoxam (32.6, 15.3, 8, 0.3%) after 2, 4, 6, 8 ad 10 days of spray. Same trend of results was observed in 2022 and the pooled data.  Among tested botanicals viz. neem and Artimesia; Artimesia was effective in declining the grub population with (44, 42, 41, 39 and 37%) after 2, 4, 6,8 and 10 days after spray. Severe infestation has been observed at maturity of crop and keeping in view the use as fodder to cattle it is necessary to inculcate the use of locally available botanicals for better health of cattle during the dearth period of fodder in Kashmir valley. Overall, the marginal farmers might be saved from any untoward by utilization of the bioactive plant extracts in management of this notorious pest.

The Effect of Buffalo Milk Whey on Salmonella Populations in Chickens Infected with Salmonella sp.

Bacterial is one cause of health decreased on poultry especially chicken. This study aims to determine the effect of giving buffalo milk whey on the number of salmonella populations found in chickens infected with Salmonella sp. The study was conducted at the Animal Production laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, and the Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara. The design used was a non-factorial completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments with 5 replications. Treatment consisted of P0 (control without whey administration), P1 (25% whey + 75% distilled water), P2 (50% whey + 50% distilled water), and P3 (antibiotic Colimas). Observation parameters were pH, antimicrobial bacterial test and number of Salmonella sp bacterial colonies. The results showed that the treatment had a real effect on pH, antimicrobial bacterial tests and the number of Salmonella sp bacterial colonies. In conclusion that giving buffalo milk whey to native chickens infected with Salmonella sp. with treatment of 50% buffalo whey + 50% distilled water can increase the pH and reduce the population of Salmonella sp. on chicken digestion so that it can replace the use of commercial antibiotics.

Effect of Two Bacterial Isolates on Selected Improved Rice Varieties Under In Vitro and Greenhouse Condition

Sri Lankan rice cultivation has been heavily dependent on the large-scale use of inorganic fertilizers since the introduction of new improved rice varieties to farmers in the 1960s. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers is adverse on human health and the environment. Plant growth-promoting bacteria are recognized as an eco-friendly approach to replace inorganic fertilizer. However, there are a few numbers of reports on efficient biofertilizers for Sri Lankan conditions. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of two selected local bacterial isolates (I-I and I-II) under in vitro and greenhouse condition, on commonly grown improved rice varieties in the low country of Sri Lanka. The experiment was carried out in a Completely Randomized Design with three replicates. Bacterial isolates (106 colony forming units / millilitre) were inoculated on 2-day old sterile rice seedlings. Sri Lankan improved rice variety Bg 300 inoculated with I-I and I-II reported significant low number of days to flowering (DF) as 74 ±0 and 75±0.11 in contrast to that of control plants (79 ±0.16) and both isolates I-I and I-II significantly increased root length as 10 ±0.4, and 12±0.03 cm respectively, over control plants (7 ±0.2 cm) under in vitro condition. Above experiment was extended under greenhouse condition with three improved rice varieties of Bg 300, Bg 379/2 and At 308 in Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Sri Lanka (in ecological zone WL2 of Low Country Wet Zone) and with Bg 300 in Beliatta, Sri Lanka (in ecological zone IL1b of Low Country Intermediate Zone) under greenhouse condition with four replicates. The bacteria inoculated plants of Bg 379/2 reported significantly lower number of DF of 112.5±0.86 and 114±0.28 in contrast to that of control plants (118.5±1.22). The plants of Bg 300 and Bg 379/2 with I-I, produced the highest number of grains per first panicle (GP) as 134±7.35 and 157±11.2 respectively over those of the control plants of Bg 300 and Bg 379/2 (105.75±6.98 and 132±2.94 respectively). Bacteria inoculation did not affect DF and GP in rice variety At 308 indicating the different responses of variety on inoculation in the experiment at WL2. Bacterial isolate I-I inoculated plants showed significantly higher GP in contrast to control in greenhouse at IL1b. There is a potential for tested bacteria to be developed as a biofertilizer through subsequent field experiments in the future.

Effect of Auxin and Cytokinin on Orchid Subculture Resulting from Coelogyne Crosses

<p>The black orchid or Coelogyne is one of the native orchids of Kalimantan, widely cultivated in Indonesia. Several species of Coelogyne orchids have been crossed to obtain new superior-quality plants. Modifying the media, such as giving PGR, is necessary for good plant multiplication results. This research was conducted by changing MS growing media with ZPT BA and NAA. This experiment aimed to determine the effect of ZPT BA and NAA on the growth of orchid subcultures from a cross between<em> Coelogyne pandhurata </em>and<em> Coelogyne rumphii</em>. The study used a completely randomized design (RAL) with 2 factors, namely ZPT BA and NAA, each having a concentration of 0 ppm, 0.2 ppm; 0.4 ppm, and 0.6 ppm with 16 treatment combinations and 4 replications. They were implemented at the Laboratory Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, UNS Surakarta, from November 2020 to March 2021. The variables observed included the number of shoots, plant length, plant weight, number of leaves, number of roots, root length, when roots appeared, and when shoots appeared. The results showed that BA 0.6 ppm gives the best output on the growth of the number of shoots, and NAA concentration of 0,2 ppm gives the best results on the variable number of roots. The combination of BA 0.6 ppm and NAA 0.2 ppm gave the best results on plant weight growth.</p>

Insecticidal activity of essential oils derived from lavender, laurel and peppermint against lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricius, 1792) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)

Fumigant effects of the essential oils from Laurus nobilis L., 1753 (Laurales: Lauraceae), Mentha piperita L., 1753 and Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel, 1828 (Lamiales: Lamiaceae) were determined using the lesser grain borer [Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricius, 1792) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae)], an important pest species of stored grains. The experiments were conducted in the 2021 in the Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Malatya Turgut Özal University. The experiments were conducted in a controlled-climate chamber at 27 ± 1°C, 50 ± 10% RH and in the dark. The fumigant effects of essential oils were determined at five concentrations (1, 5, 20, 50 and 200 μl/L air) with larva, pupa and adult stages of R. dominica. The highest fumigant effect was with R. dominica larvae was complete mortality with 200 μl/L L. nobilis essential oil and for the adults, 200μl/L of either L. nobilis and M. piperita essential oil also caused complete mortality. However, the complete mortality of pupal stage was not obtained and the highest mortality was 49% with L. nobilis. As a result, it is considered that both L. nobilis and M. piperita essential oils have the potential to be used as effective biofumigants for stored product pests.

Use of Sterile Materials and Soaking Time For Banana (Musa Spp) Explant

NaOCl is often used in various sterilization techniques with various concentrations and soaking times. In addition to NaOCL which is used for explant sterilization, 70% alcohol is also often used for the explant sterilization process. Usually mushrooms or fungi will die if exposed to a 70% alcohol solution. The aim of the study was to determine the method of sterilization with NaOCl concentration followed by immersion in alcohol on the acquisition of sterile explants of kepok banana plant. The research was conducted at the Biotechnology Laboratory,  Faculty  of  Agriculture,  UPN  Veteran,  East  Java.  The  research  design  used  a  non-factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD), the treatment consisted of 6 sterilization treatments namely (S1), (S2), (S3), (S4),  (S5), (S6). The results  showed  that  there  was  no  effect  between  the  concentration  of NaOCl sterilization and the duration of immersion in alcohol on the percentage of live explants and the percentage of contaminated explants, and the sterilization method used can produce live and sterile explants with an average yield of below 50%, but in treatment (S6) 25% NaOCl + 70% alcohol for 30 minutes is able to produce 30% live and sterile explants. Various sterilization methods used gave good results on the percentage of stagnant explants.

Peningkatan Hasil Tanaman Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (l.) moench) dengan Pemberian ZPT Auksin dan Pupuk Kandang Ayam

The study was conducted in the experimental field of the Faculty of Agriculture, Asahan University, Jalan Jendral Ahmad Yani, Kisaran, Asahan Regency from March until May 2021. The study aims to the find out the increase in yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) by giving auxin and chicken manure. This study used randomized complete block design with two factors: (1) Auxin (Z) with 3 levels: Z0 = 0 ppm, Z1 = 100 ppm, Z2 = 200, (2) Chicken manure (A) with 3 levels: A0 = 0 kg/polybag, A1 = 1 kg/polybag, A2 = 2 kg/polybag. Observation parameters were harvesting age, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit weight. The result showed that the application of Auxin did not show any significant effect on harvesting age, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit weight. Application cow manure showed any significant effect on harvesting age, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit weight, the best treatment is A2 = 2 kg/polybag. Interaction of the application of auxin with chicken manure did not show any significant effect on all observation parameters.  

Pengaruh Tinggi Muka Air Tanah Gambut terhadap Evolusi Gas CO2

This study aims to determine the effect of the groundwater level on the evolution of CO2 in peat soils if the groundwater table is lowered from a depth of 40 cm (PP No. 57 of 2016 concerning protection and management of peat ecosystems) to a depth of 60 cm. This study was conducted in a greenhouse and Laboratory of Physics, Chemistry and Biology Department of Soil, Agriculture Faculty, ULM. This study was began in October 2021 and continued until February 2022. The research method used was a factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications. The factors tested were the water table of the peat at a depth of 0 cm just above the soil surface (T1), 20 cm below the soil surface (T2), 40 cm below the soil surface (T3), and 60 cm below the soil surface (T4). The results of this study showed that the CO2 evolution of peat soil during incubation for 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days at a depth of 20 cm was not significantly different from a depth of 40 cm and 60 cm, but significantly different when the groundwater level was right at the surface soil. The CO2 evolution of peat soils at groundwater levels at the soil surface was lower than water levels 20, 40, and 60 cm below the ground.

РОЗРОБКА ПРОГРАМИ РОЗВИТКУ АГРАРНОГО ФАКУЛЬТЕТУ

The article considers the relevance of the strategic development of educational institutions. The essence of the concept of «agrarian faculty development program» as a means of directing and integrating the team's efforts to increase the efficiency of the work of the structural division and the university as a whole, which is developed on the basis of an in-depth analysis of the state of the educational system and determines the main ways of its modernization, is defined; a generalized long-term plan for the implementation of the mission and the achievement of the goal by the faculty community. It is emphasized that strategic management is a type of management of an educational institution, according to which: fulfillment of the formulated mission and set goals is guaranteed; successful operation is ensured in the long term; flexible response to changes in the internal environment is ensured; the organization is able to respond to the challenge of the external environment; human potential is perceived as the main value of the organization; the organization's activities are focused on satisfying consumer requests. It is noted that the strategic management of the organization is designed to ensure not only its functioning, but also its development in the future. This approach caused the direction of all management actions to update the educational system, the joint activities of all participants in the educational process to achieve the set goals. It is emphasized that the program is based on values embodied in the life of the faculty: humanism, quality, national consciousness, professionalism, creativity. It was emphasized that openness, inclusiveness, the right to criticism and attention to criticism are the main principles of the faculty's activity. It is emphasized that the implementation of the agricultural faculty development program took place in two stages: defining the mission of the faculty; development of a development program.

Phenology and Climate Indices of Maize Hybrids under North Western Himalayan Region of Temperate Kashmir

In the Kharif season of 2021, a field experiment was conducted at the crop research farm of the Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. The primary objective of the study was to investigate the phenology of maize hybrids in relation to agrometeorological indices. The experimental design included two factors: Factor A, representing different irrigation regimes at various growth stages (I1 to I6), and Factor B, consisting of two maize hybrid varieties (Shalimar Hybrid-2 and Shalimar Hybrid-3). The irrigation treatments ranged from early vegetation stage to rainfed conditions. The experiment followed a split plot design with three replications. Results indicated that the treatment I5 (Irrigation at IW/CPE ratio of 0.8) and Shalimar Hybrid-3 exhibited the highest values for key agrometeorological indices, including GDD, HTU, PTU, and HYTU. These findings provide valuable insights into optimizing irrigation practices and selecting suitable maize hybrids for enhanced phenological performance.