Main Experiment Station Research Articles

Evaluation of Different Genotypes of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) for Different Traits

The present study was conducted at the Main Experimental Station, Department of Vegetable Science, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj during the Zaid season of 2023. Planting material consisted of 30 genotypes of cucumber including one check namely Pusa Uday laid out in Completely Randomized Block Design with three replications. Evaluation was done for fourteen different traits viz., days to first male flower appear, days to first female flower appear, node number at which female flower appear, days to first fruit harvest, number of primary branches per plant, inter-nodal length, vine length, fruit length, fruit diameter, average fruit weight, T.S.S, number of fruit per plant, fruit yield per plant (kg), fruit yield per hectare (q). The genotypes NDCU-23-1 (143.13q) followed by NDCU-23-11 (135.90q) and NDCU-23-12 (131.53q) performed better than the check variety i.e. Pusa Uday in term of fruit yield per plant.

Response of Micronutrients and GA3 Foliar Feeding on Yield Attributes of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) Fruit cv. Banarasi Karaka, India

The present investigation was conducted on twenty-nine-year-old ber plants grown in sodic soil condition at Main Experimental Station, Department of Fruit Science, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology Kumarganj Ayodhya (U.P) during the year 2022-23 and 2023-24 to investigate the response of foliar application of micronutrients and GA3 on yield attributes of ber. The experiment comprised of two foliar applications during September and November with five treatments on the cultivar Banarasi karakawith four replication. The data was recorded and analysed by using Randomised block design. Under the investigation, ber plants were studied for the parameter of fruit weight, fruit length, fruit width, fruit specific gravity, yield. The maximum fruit weight (21.68 g), fruit length (4.48 cm), fruit width (3.48 cm), fruit specific gravity (0.982), yield (16.81 t/ha) was recorded in plants sprayed with ZnSO4 0.5% + Borax 0.5% + GA3 10 ppm, which was significantly superior over all other treatments. It was followed by T3 (Borax 0.5%), T2 (ZnSO4 0.5%) and T4 (GA3 10 ppm) treatments. The maximum fruit weight (15.86 g), fruit length (3.63 cm), fruit width (2.40 cm), fruit specific gravity (0.973), yield (12.69 t/ha) was recorded in control.

Evaluating the Effects of Bio-formulations and Boric Acid in Bael (Aegle marmelos) cv. NB-9 under Subtropical Conditions:

The present investigation entitled “ Evaluating the Effects of Bio-formulations and Boric Acid in Bael (Aegle marmelos )cv.NB-9 under subtropical condition” was carried out during the year 2022-2024 at Main Experimental Station, Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture & Forestry, A.N.D.U.A.&T., Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj), Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Performance of Different Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) Hybrids for Growth, Yield and Quality under Prayagraj Agro-Climatic Condition

An experimental material comprised of 10 hybrid of pumpkin viz., SADABAHAR, PK-2507 F1hybrid, P6 F1 hybrid, P6 Gold F1hybrid, SS-76 F1 hybrid, SURAJ F1hybrid, SIPRA F1 hybrid, PRITVI F1hybrid, LHP-SINGHAM F1hybrid, SW-1001 F1hybrid.The investigation was carried out in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Main Experiment Station of the Department of Vegetable Science at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Prayagraj (U.P) during the spring season. Present investigation reveuled that pumpkin hybrids viz, vine length cm (SW-1001 F1hybrid), no of braches (PK-2507 F1hybrid) performance best in term of growth. Two hybrids namely LHP-SINGHAM F1hybrid and SW-1001 F1hybrid performance best in term of yield. For the maximum number of fruit per plant and minimum node number for the first staminate flower anthesis was observed in the case of LHP-SINGHAM F1hybrid which is promoted to earliness and high yielding. Two hybrids namely P6 Gold F1hybrid TSS (°Brix), LHP-SINGHAM F1hybrid Vitamin c /100gm.

Mitigating Fruit Cracking and Premature Dropping in Bael (Aegle marmelos) cv. NB-9 under Subtropical Conditions: Evaluating the Effects of Bio-formulations and Boric Acid

The present investigation entitled “Mitigating Fruit Cracking and Premature Dropping in Bael (Aegle marmelos) cv. NB-9 under Subtropical Conditions: Evaluating the Effects of Bio-formulations and Boric Acid” was carried out during the year 2022-2023 at Main Experimental Station, Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture & Forestry, A.N.D.U.A.&T., Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj), Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India (Lat 26.540849° Long 81.830421°). Application of various bio-formulations and boric acid with eco-friendly materials to study the various vegetative properties, cracking, fruit drop and effect on the vegetative growth of fruit. The experiment was laid down in randomized block design (RBD) with (12) treatments and (03) replications. The experiment consists of 12 treatments including control, T1 (Control), T2 (FYM 50 Kg), T3 (FYM 100 Kg), T4 (Boric acid 200g), T5 (Boric acid 400g), T6 (Biofertilizer 250g/plant [100g Azotobacter + 100g Biovita + 50g PSB]), T7 (FYM 50Kg + Boric acid 200g), T8 (FYM 50Kg + Boric acid 400g), T9 (FYM 50Kg +Biofertilizer 250g/plant [100g Azotobacter + 100g Biovita + 50g PSB]), T10 (FYM 100Kg + Boric acid 200g), T11 (FYM 100 Kg + Boric acid 400g) and T12 (FYM 100Kg +Biofertilizer 250g/plant [100g Azotobacter + 100g Biovita + 50g PSB]) was used for this study. The results revealed that treatment T7 outperformed the rest with minimum fruit cracking (1.53%), fruit drop (76.20%), the maximum number of flowers per plant (171.19), day-to-flowering (31.38) and yield (181.69 q/ha) was most effective in a vegetative quality and yield point of view. Thus, the treatment combination T7 is therefore recommended for application to Bael trees in subtropical conditions to obtain high yields with better quality fruits.

Screening of Germplasms for Disease Resistance Against Anthracnose of Chilli Caused by Colletotrichum capsici

Chilli (Capsicum annuum Linn.) is an important extensively grown spice crop. It belongs to the family Solanaceae. Approximately 20-27 species of chilli are found, out of which five are domesticated viz., C. annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinense, C. frutescens, and C. pubescens in different parts of the world. Chilli crop suffers from various diseases in which anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum capsici is a very serious one, causes huge yield losses in India. Severely infected fruits look straw colour and bear numerous acervuli in concentric rings. Around 27℃ temperature, 80% relative humidity and soil pH 5-6 promote infection and disease progress. The average disease incidence level ranges between 66 and 84% which results in yield loss upto 12-50% This investigation was carried out at the Main Experiment Station Vegetable Science and Department of Plant Pathology, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P) during the year 2021 -2022. Twenty genotypes of chilli were screened and none one genotypes are found resistant, nine genotypes namely, Mahycojalna, Arkalohit, Phulemukta, Arkaharita, Madhurima, Classica 152, Arkameghna, Sonakshi 44 and Divyajyoti were found moderately resistant and rest of the genotype were susceptible and highly susceptible.

Components of Genetic Variation for Yield and its Attributing Traits in Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.)

An investigation was carried out to assess the gene action in bottle gourd for twenty- three characters at Main Experiment Station, Department of Vegetable Science, A.N.D.U.A.&T., Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P). during Zaid 2022 using 12 genotypes, nine lines i.e., Narendra Rashmi, NDBG-17, Pusa Naveen, NDBG-21, Punjab Komal, NDBG-28, NDBG-65-2, NDBG-105, NDBG-Sel-2 and three testers i.e., Narendra Prabha, Narendra Kamna, Narendra Pooja and their 27 hybrids obtained through line × tester mating pattern. The variances due to sca (σ2 s) were higher than variance due to gca (σ2g) for all the characters. The value of dominance genetic variances (σ2 D) were larger than additive genetic variance (σ2 A), indicating the presence of dominance and over dominance effects and preponderance of non-additive gene action .The heritability in narrow sense was low for most of the traits except fruit length, days to first staminate flower anthesis and primary branches per plant where high estimate of heritability in narrow sense with low genetic advance were recorded, indicating the presence of non-additive gene action accompanied by environmental influence.

Effect of Pre-harvest Application on Physical Attributes of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in cv. L–49: Plant Growth Regulators and Bagging

The present investigation was conducted to study the Effect of pre-harvest application of plant growth regulators (PGR) and bagging on Physical attributes of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in cv. L - 49. The research was carried out at the main experiment station Horticulture, Department of Fruit Sciences, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Narendra Nagar, Kumarganj, Ayodhya 224229 (U.P.) India during the year 2022-23. The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Block Design with three replications and 8 treatments GA3 (50 ppm) and NAA (20 ppm) and GA3 (50 ppm) +NAA (20 ppm), GA3 (50 ppm) with bagging, and NAA (20 ppm) with bagging. GA3 (50 ppm) + NAA (20 ppm) with bagging, bagging (white polythene), and control applied on spray 45 days before harvesting. It is concluded that among the different treatments. T6 GA3 (50 ppm) + NAA (20 ppm) with bagging, was recorded maximum Fruit length (4.90 cm), Fruit width (6.62 cm), Fruit weight (158.20 gram), Fruit volume (161.60 cm3), Specific gravity (0.98 g/cm3) therefore, recommended for application to the Guava tree in the sub-tropical region of Uttar Pradesh in order to obtain better quality fruit.

Experimental Studies of Genetic Divergence in Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)

Research work on genetic divergence, analysis was estimated in 62 genotypes of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) grown in an Augmented Block Design during (Ravi) Summer season of 2019-20 at the Main Experiment Station of the Department of Vegetable Science Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya. The objective of this study was to characterize morphological differences and yield related traits among 62 coriander genotypes. The estimation of genetic diversity among tested genotypes was highly significant, which got grouped into 10 clusters with cluster I comprising maximum genotypes. Cluster X (94.18) were observed as a maximum intra cluster distance pursued by cluster IV (74.26), cluster III (67.45), cluster II (64.43), cluster I (35.72). Similarly Inter-cluster distance maximum value was found between cluster IV with cluster X (575.40) were pursued by cluster VII with cluster X (429.75), cluster II with cluster X (345.80). Although maximum cluster means for seed yield traits was recorded for VII and VI respectively, suggestion a wide range of diversity among most of the economic traits that would enable breeder to identify the genotypes with suitable traits should be used in direct selection and improvement also a programme according genetic divergence bases. 62 accession showed distinguished variation in the dendrogram for all the studied parameters.

Genetic Divergence and Character Association Studies in Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch ex. Poir)

The studies of genetic divergence among 35 genotypes of pumpkin were carried out by using Mahalanobis D2 statistics. The research was conducted at main experiment Station of Department of Vegetable Science, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, (Narendra Nagar), Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P.The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The wide range of divergence among the traits during 2021(kharif season). The clustering pattern of the 35 genotypes was grouped into 6 different non-overlapping clusters. Cluster I (26), II (4) and III (2) had same genotypes number as well as cluster IV (1), V (1) and VI (1). The minimum intra-cluster distance was found for 0.00 (cluster VI) and maximum was recorded for 220.05 (cluster III). The inter cluster values between cluster I to IV (1100.17), V to VI (657.01), II to IV (1294.53), III to VI (1069.11) and IV to VI (1879.65) were very high.

Estimation of Response to Selection in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)


 This experiment was conducted at Main Experiment Station of Department of Vegetable Science, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) during Rabi 2019-20. The objective of the experiment was to estimate the correlation coefficient among yield and yield attributing traits in available genotypes of chilli. There were 35 genotypes and one check (KA-2) used in study as an experimental material.
 The investigation was carried out in Randomized Completely Block Design with 3 replications. Observations were noted on 10 traits viz. days to 50% flowering, number of primary branches per plant, plant height (cm), and days to maturity (Red Ripe Stage), average fruit weight (g), fruit length (cm), days to maturity (Mature Green Stage), fruit diameter (mm), and fruit yield per plant. Fruit yield/plant was significantly and positively associated with average fruit weight and number of fruits per plant while primary branch per plant, fruit length and plant height showed negative and significant correlation with fruit yield per plant. Thus, selection for these parameters with positive correlation would be effective for yield improvement in chilli.

Morphological Characterization and Pathogenicity Test of Alternaria Leaf Spot of Chinese Cabbage (Brassica chinensis L.)

Chinese cabbage (Brassica chinensis L.) is an important leafy vegetable crop. It has good nutritional and medicinal value. Among all diseases affecting the plant, Alternaria leaf spot is a serious disease hampering its successful cultivation. Keeping in view this serious implication, an experiment on Alternaria leaf spot of Chinese cabbage caused by Alternaria brassicae, A. brassicicola and A. alternata was carried out at Main Experimental Station, Vegetable of ANDUA&T, Kumarganj Ayodhya for studying a means to effectively manage the disease. The disease was first appeared in the first week of November as small, yellow to brown spots with a light green to yellow halo. As the disease advances, several lesions coalesced, giving a blighted appearance. Stem and pods were also affected by the disease. The pathogen was readily isolated on 2% Potato Dextrose Agar medium and pathogenicity was proved following Koch's postulates. Cultural and morphological characters were observed as colonies of pure black amphigenous, effused, radial growth, conidia light brown to black in colour. The size of the conidia of A. brassicae, A. brassicicola and A. alternata were found 110.16 -162.0 µm, 94.08 – 120.72 µm and 25.44 - 46.32 µm, having septal variation 5-11, 0-8 and 2-6, respectively.

Assessment of Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance of Rice Genotypes (Oryza sativa L.)

The present investigation was carriedout with 25 rice genotypes. The evaluation was taken under three different environmental locations based on 11 quantitative traits. The trials were laid out in RBD with three replications at Students Instructional Farm, MES (Main Experimental Station) and Agronomy Farm of A.N.D.U.A.T., Kumarganj, Ayodhya. The environment-wise analysis of variance and pooled analysis of variance for three environments covering one crop seasons, revealed high significant mean squares for all the eleven characters under evaluation. Considering the mean performance of genotypes for different environmental conditions, the genotypes viz. T-3, Kavery Sampoorna, NDRK-11-27, Moti Gold and NDRK-11-29 were exhibiting high mean performance for grain yield per plant and some of its important components under irrigated condition. Three genotypes, T-3, Kavery Sampoorna, NDRK-11-27 possessed highest grain yield per plant among 25 genotypes across three environments. A wide range of phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variability was observed. The high magnitude (>20%) of PCV along with GCV observed for productive biological yield per plant (34.88), grain yield per plant (33.41%), L/B ratio (24.76) while high GCV recorded in biological yield per plant (31.00%), grain yield per plant (25.14%), no. of spikelet per panicle (21.15%). Moderate estimates of PCV along with GCV were recorded for harvest index (17.75%), panicle length (15.21%), plant height (13.6%) and days to 50% flowering (12.41%) and GCV were recorded productive tiller per plant (17.92%), harvest index (15.28%), leaf area index (13.81%), L/B ratio (13.55%), plant height (12.37%), days to 50% flowering (11.98%) and panicle length (10.75%). The magnitude of heritability in broad sense varied between 93.28% in case of days to 50% flowering to 27.37% in case of L/B ratio. The high estimation of heritability recorded into days to 50% flowering (93.28%) followed by plant height (82.72%), biological yield per plant (78.99%), spikelet fertility (75.70%). moderate estimates of heritability were reported for harvest index (74.08%), productive tiller per plant (69.72%), number of fertile spikelet per panicle (66.78%). while low estimates of heritability were reported in case of L/B ratio (27.37), leaf area index (31.14%). High heritability along with high genetics advance in percent of mean was recorded for days to 50% flowering indicating the preponderance of additive gene action.

Impact of Nutrient Management through Bio-organic Manure on Bio-chemical Attributes of Aonla (Emblica Officinalis Gaertn.) cv. NA-10

The present investigation was conducted to evaluate influence of nutrient management using bio-organic manure on bio-chemicals in Aonla. The research was carried at Main Experiment Station, Horticulture, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) during the year 2021. It was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with 10 treatments namely: T1 – Control, T2- RDF 100% (1kg.N: 0.5kg.P:1kg.K per tree), T3- FYM (10kg./tree) + RDF 100%, T4- Poultry Manure (7.5kg./tree) + RDF 100%, T5- FYM (10kg./tree) + RDF 50% + Azospirillium (10ml./tree), T6- Poultry Manure (7.5kg/tree) + RDF 50% + Azospirillium (10ml./tree), T7 -FYM (10kg./tree) + RDF 50% + PSB (10ml./tree), T8- Poultry Manure + RDF 50% + Azospirillium (10ml./tree), T9 –FYM (10kg/tree) + RDF 50% + Azospirillium (10ml./tree) + PSB (10ml./tree) and T10- Poultry Manure (7.5kg/tree) + RDF 50% + Azospirillium (10ml/tree) + PSB (10ml./tree). The experiment was replicated thrice. Results showed treatment T10- Poultry Manure (7.5kg/tree) + RDF 50% + Azospirillium (10ml/tree) + PSB (10ml./tree) outperformed the rest with maximum TSS (11.830 Brix), Ascorbic acid content ( 599.98 mg/ 100g fruit pulp), reducing sugar (3.28%), non-reducing sugar (3.00%), total sugar (6.29%) and minimum acidity (1.32%). The treatment combination is therefore recommended for application to Aonla trees in Eastern Uttar Pradesh in order to obtain high yields with better quality fruits.

Estimation of Heterosis for Yield and Quality Traits in Bottle Gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (mol.) Standl.] Over Seasons under Salt Affected Soil

Present investigations were carried out in bottle gourd to assess the magnitude of heterosis over better-parent and standard variety for yield and quality traits. Twenty seven bottle gourd hybrids generated by crossing 9 lines with 3 testers cross, along with their twelve parents evaluated in a randomized complete block design with three replication at the Main Experiment Station (which is salt affected), Department of Vegetable Science, ANDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, during the of Zaid seasons of year 2020 and 2021. The pooled estimates of heterosis for total fruit yield per plant ranged from -9.71% (Narendra Pooja × Narendra Rashmi) to 119.39% (NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi) and -1.57% (Narendra Pooja × Narendra Rashmi) to 116.18% (NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi) over better parent and standard variety, respectively. The best heterotic cross for number of fruit per plant was NDBG-21 × Pusa Naveen and NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi was over better parent and standard variety, respectively. Maximum heterotic effect in respect of number of fruit per plant was found in the cross NDBG-21 × Pusa Naveen over better parent and NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi over standard variety and maximum picking duration was observed in the cross NDBG-Sel-1 × Narendra Prabha over better parent and standard variety. In terms of fruit yield per plant the highest heterobeltiosis was shown by the crosses NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi and standard heterosis was observed in cross NDBG-13 × Narendra Prabha. The soil type of experimental site was sandy loam with average fertility level and pH in the range of 7.5-8.5.

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators and Micro Nutrient on Quality of Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk.) cv. Gola

The present experiment was carried out on twenty eight year old ber orchard planted under sodic soil condition, which is located at the Main Experiment Station Horticulture, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. The objective of experiment was to assess the effect of Plant growth regulators and micro nutrient on quality of ber.The application of different growth regulators affected different characters of ber significantly i.e., fruit weight, fruit size, TSS, acidity, ascorbic acid, reducing sugar, non-reducing sugar and Total sugar. The maximum fruit size, length (3.87 and 3.92 cm) and breadth (3.38 and 3.41 cm) was recorded under the treatment of T8- 0.15 % Promalin + 0.5% Borax, which was statistically at par with T10-15 ppm GA4 + 7 + 0.5 % Borax (3.79 and 3.84 cm) and (3.33 and 3.36 cm) during 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively. The maximum fruit weight was noted (27.69g and 28.89g) under the treatment of T8- 0.15 % Promalin + 0.5% Borax, which was statistically similar with T10-15 ppm GA4 + 7 + 0.5% Borax (26.30 g). The higher TSS (19.42 and 19.49) 0Brix was recorded under the treatment of T8- 0.15 % Promalin + 0.5 % Borax, which was statistically at par with T10-15 ppm GA4 + 7 + 0.5 % Borax (19.02 and 19.09) 0Brix. The minimum Acidity (0.24% and 0.23 %) was recorded under the treatment of T8- 0.15 % Promalin + 0.5 % Borax, which was statistically at par with T10- 15 ppm GA4 + 7 + 0.5 % Borax. The maximum ascorbic acid (85.33 and 86.02) was recorded under the treatment of T8- 0.15 % Promalin + 0.5 % Borax, which was statistically at par with T10- 15 ppm GA4 + 7 + 0.5 % Borax (84.71 and 84.62). The maximum reducing sugar (6.23 and 6.25) was recorded under the treatment of T7- 0.13 % Promalin + 0.5 % Borax. The maximum non-reducing sugar (7.92 and 7.95) was recorded under the treatment of T7- 0.13% Promalin + 0.5 % Borax. The maximum Total sugar (14.15 and 14.20 %) was recorded under the treatment of T7- 0.13 % Promalin + 0.5 % Borax.

Effect of Phosphorus Level on Nutrient Availability and Economics of Potato Crop (Solanum tuberosum L.)

The experiment was conducted at Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology's Main Experiment Station, Department of Vegetable Science, Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj), ayodhya (U.P.), during the Rabi season of 2016–17. The soil in the experimental field has a sandy loam texture. Four replications of a Randomized Block Study were applied to seven treatments. The experimental findings showed that the use of RDF 100 kg P2O5 per ha was found better with respect to promotion of growth, yield and quality parameters of potato. The maximum value on growth characters were also recorded T7 -RDF kg P2O5 ha-1 is better as compare to (T5-90 kg P2O5 ha-1 and T6-120 kg P2O5 ha-1) using in potato variety Kufri Khyati. It was found significantly superior over rest of all the treatments. An application of treatment T7 -RDF 100 kg P2O5 ha-1 in was found to be most effective total phosphorus uptake by plant and tuber (24.31kg h-1) and available phosphorus (13.50 kg h-1). The tuber and plant content of phosphorus was found T7 (.280 %) and (0.156%) and dry matter (18.10%) tuber and (10.86%) in plant for highest tubers yield (388.79 q per ha) and maximum net return Rs. 139062 as benefit cost ratio 1.47 on this dose of phosphorus in the years investigation.

Studies on Inter-traits Relationship and Path Co-efficient for Fruit Yield and its Related Traits in Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch ex. Poir)

In the summer of 2019, a field experiment was carried out at the Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology of Main Experiment Station in Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P), India. The research material consisted of twenty-eight genotypes, including three standard checks viz., Azad Kaddu, Arka Chandan, and Pusa Vikash, conducted in a Completely Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three independent replications. The germplasm of pumpkin was collected from different sources to study path co-efficient analysis of different characters on fruit yield per plant at the phenotypic and genotypic levels for different quantitative traits. The path co-efficient analysis revealed that the highly positive direct contribution towards fruit yield came from average fruit weight (0.781) followed by the number of fruit per plant (0.750) but also as well as fruit equatorial circumference (0.021) and flesh thickness (0.048) was exerted a positive direct effect on fruit yield per plant and these traits might be considered as a high yield symbols of pumpkin and might be used as selection criteria in the breeding program to improve the yield in pumpkin.

An Experimental Study of Genetic Divergence in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)

A research work on genetic divergence, analysis was estimated in 75 genotypes of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) grown in an Augmented Block Design during Rabi season of 2019-20 at Main Experiment Station of Department of Vegetable Science Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya. The objective of this study was to characterize morphological differences and yield related traits among 75 fenugreek accessions. Genetic diversity among 75 fenugreek genotypes (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) was assessed. The estimation of genetic diversity among tested genotypes was highly significant, which got grouped into 8 clusters with cluster VI comprising maximum genotypes. Maximum intra-cluster distance (31.23) was observed in cluster V followed by cluster IV (15.51). Similarly maximum inter cluster distance was recorded between the cluster V and VIII (111.88) followed by cluster III and VIII (111.81) respectively. Although maximum cluster means for seed yield traits was recorded for cluster V and III respectively, suggesting a wide range of diversity for most of the economic traits that would enable breeder to identify the genotypes with suitable traits to be used in direct selection and also in improvement programme for broadening the genetic base. 75 accession showed distinguished variation in the dendrogram for all the studied parameters.

Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Its Attributing Traits in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes

The present investigation conducted on 80 accessions of wheat during 2018-19 at Main Experiment Station (MES) of A.N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) to evaluate character association and genetic divergence for the identification of most diverse and promising genotypes. The experiment was laid out in Augmented Block Design. The observations were recorded on various morphological and physiological characters. The traits thousand-grain weight, biological yield per plant, peduncle length, spike length and harvest index revealed direct effect and positive correlation therefore, these traits should be selected in future for yield improvement of wheat.