
Laishram HemantaNagaland University · Horticulture
Laishram Hemanta
Doctor of Philosophy
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Introduction
Sustainable horiculture, eco-friendly farming and green technologies
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October 2013 - present
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Publications (70)
A two year experiment was conducted on marigold, planted from January to December at one month interval to study the impact of weather on the growth characteristics of crop. Growing Degree Day (GDD) requirement showed remarkable variation during its 105 days duration; it recorded a gradual decline as the planting date was shifted from January to De...
Nerium oleander, a widely distributed ornamental plant originally from subtropical Asia, has gained global prevalence, including in the United States, Australia, China, and the Middle East. Its popularity spans tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions due to its appealing aesthetic. However, oleander is highly toxic to both animals and humans,...
Effective microorganisms (EM) is an innovative zero waste technology developed with a motive to utilize beneficial microorganisms for sustainable cultivation practices. Studies have shown that EM improves the soil quality and crop health. EM is also used as organic pesticide and fungicides. It interacts with the soil-plant ecosystem by controlling...
orticultural waste can differ in form, from commodity to commodity but usually seeds, pomace, skin, stone etc. are the major components of waste material and as such has limited further use. These waste materials are a good source of phenolic compounds, pigments, organic acids, dietary fibres, minerals and sugar derivatives. The entire tissue of ve...
In vitro propagated banana plants are steadily becoming the planting material of choice because of disease free, uniformity and the possibility of rapid multiplication. The present investigation was carried out at the tissue culture laboratory, Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus durin...
The concept of agriculture has evolved over the past 20 years and now includes the processing, manufacturing, advertising, and supply of crops and livestock products. Currently, agricultural activities provide a basic means of subsistence, increase GDP, promote international trade, reduce unemployment, provide raw materials for other businesses, an...
A field experiment was carried out in RBD two factors with three replications at Research farm, Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University, Medziphema during 2021-22, experimental factors include two time of application such as (i) application at 25 DAT, (ii) application at 50 DAT,...
The present investigation entitled “Impact of beneficial microorganisms on the growth, yield and shelf life of African marigold” was conducted in the instructional cum research farm department of horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Medziphema, during the month of November 2021 to March 2022. A field experiment was c...
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) belonging to the family Brassicaceae or Cruciferae is an important cool season crop after cabbage and cauliflower that requires moderate temperatures for optimum growth and quality; performs poorly in hot weather. Organic broccoli farming offers one of the most sustainable farming methods with recurring...
Effect of time of application and plant growth regulators on the performance of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda was investigated. During 2021–2022, a field experiment in RBD two factors with three replications was conducted at the Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Devel...
An investigation was done in the Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Medziphema, Nagaland University during 2021 to study the effect of glycerine on drying of common lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina). Results showed that immersion method (M 2) of glycerine application recorded the maximum score for the...
Introduction
India’s north-eastern hill region (NEH) is one of the biodiversity hotspots, inhabited by several tribal communities still maintaining their traditional food habits. Much of their food resources are drawn from wild sources.
Materials and methods
Fourteen species of wild edible plants of high ethnic importance were collected from remot...
Survey from East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh revealed that two morphotypes of rambutan locally known as Adi Jungle litchi have observed one having sweet taste (dull red colour fruit) and another having acidic taste (red colour fruit). Flowering period is observed during the month of Feb-Mar and the fruits ripe during April-May before the av...
The investigation was conducted to determine the effect of locally available preservatives on vase life of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflora L.) cv. Candyman flower. The economic value of cut flowers is dependent on their shelf life and the use of locally available floral preservatives is the best cost efficient post-harvest method to preserve the l...
Leaf base explants of Iris ensata were cultured in MS basal medium containing different plant growth hormones. MS supplemented with 2,4-D (1.0 mg/l) and TDZ 0.1 mg/l) showed earlier callus initiation (25.30 days) in greater percentage of explants [96.67% (79.69%)] and produced higher callus weight at both 15 (0.373g) and 30 (2.961g) days after cult...
Citation: Baidya B, Devi MP, Mutum C, Hemanta L. 2023. Marketing Aspect of Pre-Drying Fungicide Treated Dried Spray Chrysanthemum Flower. J Agric Technol. 10(1): 34-36. The experiment aims to study the marketability of dried chrysanthemum flowers via pre-drying fungicidal treatments. The fungicide azoxystrobin when used as pre-drying fungicidal tre...
Nagaland is bestowed with a variety of natural resources which have been exploited by mankind since time immemorial. One of the major sectors of natural resources in the region is medicinal plants. The people of Nagaland utilize these resources for treating various ailments through the practice of traditional knowledge. The present study compiles t...
A study was conducted on the bio-diversity and physicochemical properties of underutilized fruit crops in Nagaland and Meghalaya during 2018-19 under the Department of Horticulture, SASRD, Nagaland University. Artocarpus lakoocha, Averrhoa carambola, Baccaurea ramiflora, Canarium strictum, Citrus indica, Docynia indica, Elaeagnus latifolia, Garcini...
Leaf base explants of Iris ensata were cultured in MS basal medium containing different plant growth hormones. MS supplemented with 2,4-D (1.0 mg/l) and TDZ 0.1 mg/l) showed earlier callus initiation (25.30 days) in greater percentage of explants [96.67% (79.69%)] and produced higher callus weight at both 15 (0.373g) and 30 (2.961g) days after cult...
Citation: Hemanta L, Rahman MA, Devi MP. 2024. Evaluation of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) Cultivars Under Natural Farming. J Agric Technol. 11(1-2): 89-98. The study evaluated the performance of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) cultivars under natural farming. It was laid out in randomized block design with three replications and seve...
An experiment was conducted to investigate the storage life of dried chrysanthemum flowers using pre-drying fungicidal
treatments with Mancozeb (F1), Copper Hydroxide (F2), Hexaconazole (F3), Azoxystrobin (F4) and without any
fungicide (F5) after embedding in silica gel and drying at 45+5 0C with 80% humidity. Stage of harvesting of the flower
was...
An experiment was conducted to determine the suitable harvest stage as well as to identify the best desiccant by drying of flowers in hot air oven at 400C for rose cv. Bordeaux at the Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus, Nagaland during December 2017. Three stages...
A laboratory research work was conducted to measure the physiological loss in weight (PLW) and biochemical changes of litchi cv Shahi as influenced by chemical treatments and storage conditions. The chemical treatments were C 0 (Control), C 1 (Sodium metabisulphite 0.3% + 3% HCl dip), C 2 (Sodium me-tabisulphite 0.6 % + 3% HCl dip), C 3 (Sodium Nit...
The Study was conducted during 2017-2019 at the Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, NU: SASRD, Nagaland to study the influence of different auxins in varied doses on in vitro root regeneration of Dendrobium cv. Sonia Earsakul and percentage of survival during hardening. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design...
The investigation was carried out during 2017-2019 at the Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, NU: SASRD, Nagaland to study the influence of different auxins in varied doses on in vitro root regeneration of Dendrobium cv. Sonia Earsakul. The different treatments used are IBA, NAA and IAA @ 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 mgL-1 respectively....
Studied was carried out in the Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Horticulture NU:SASRD Nagaland during 2017-2019. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Block Design with two factor viz. BAP @ 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 mgL-2 and NAA @ 0, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 mgL-1 to study the in vitro multiplication of Dendrobium cv. Sonia Earsakul. Amo...
Orchids are highly valued due to its exotic beauty, fragrant and long-lasting qualities. The orchid with its 20,000 to 30,000 species in some 700 to 800 genera is known to belong to one of the largest family "Orchidaceae" among flowering plants, and exhibits almost innumerable hybrid and limitless varieties. A hybrid is biologically defined as the...
Orchids are highly valued due to its exotic beauty, fragrant and long-lasting qualities. The orchid with its 20,000 to 30,000 species in some 700 to 800 genera is known to belong to one of the largest family "Orchidaceae" among flowering plants, and exhibits almost innumerable hybrid and limitless varieties. A hybrid is biologically defined as the...
An experiment to study the effect of levels of fertigation on vegetative growth characters of different varieties of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) under naturally ventilated polyhouse was conducted at the Division of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bangalore during 2008-2009. The experiment co...
Orchids, the largest family of flowering plants with colourful and fragrant blooms constitute the world's most important floricultural (cut-flower) and ornamental (pot and garden) plants, some of which have pharmacological interest. The traditional methods of propagation being very slow and insufficient to meet the demand, micropropagation and tiss...
Floriculture is associated with the heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides resulting in degradation of soil and environmental pollution. For achieving sustainability, the need of the hour is to reduce or replace with some non-chemical alternatives. Many organic inputs are utilized as substrate media in floriculture like cocopeat, vermicom...
There are a large number of plants used as spices and classification or grouping can be done according to different systems. One system of classification is based on plant parts used which may be a fruit, berry, seed, rhizome, root, leaves, bark, bulb, kernel, aril, pulp / rind, latex and also from flower and floral parts. Spices from flower and fl...
Khasi Mandarin which is known for its fine organic quality fruit from East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh is declining in the last few years. Loranthus species viz. Helixanthera ligustrina is one of major factor for the declining of Khasi Mandarin. It is stem parasitic weed plant. Investigation revealed that to control this parasitic weed citr...
A survey was conducted in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India during the period 2019-2020 for the documentation on the variability of Bacaurea ramiflora (Burmese grape) in this region. These plants are found wild or in the homestead garden. From the investigation it revealed that flowering period start from March upto April and the...
The organic movement comprises of those organizations and individuals who are
proactively involved in mitigating the use of synthetic inputs and helps promote
organic farming. Over the preceding decade, the organic farming movement has
swiftly expanded in India and global. Throughout the twentieth century, organic farming movements
emerged in vario...
A field experiment was conducted during during 2013 to 2014 at the Horticulture farm, School of Agricultural sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus to evaluate the performance of Gladiolus grandiflorus cv. White Prosperity with the fertilization of phosphorus (0, 150, 200 and 250 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out i...
An efficient in-vitro propagation protocol was developed for Dendrobium nobile, an important threatened medicinal epiphytic orchid species of Northeast India using immature green seed pods. In the present investigation, full strength Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with different concentrations and combinations of either α-naphthalene aceti...
An efficient in-vitro propagation protocol was developed for Dendrobium nobile, an important threatened medicinal epiphytic orchid species of Northeast India using immature green seed pods. In the present investigation, full strength Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with different concentrations and combinations of either α-naphthalene aceti...
Ten treatments as varieties i.e Prajwal, Shringar, GKTC-4, Mexican Single, Sikkim Selection, Kalyani Single, Single, Sikkim Selection, Phule Rajani and Arka Nirantara were used to study the seed setting behaviour by open-pollination. In this study, one spike per plant was left uncovered after tagging so that there will be pollination among the ten...
The 'Queen of bulbous flowers' Gladiolus, also known as Sword lily owing to its sword like foliage shape is an important cut flower in both domestic and international market. Present experiment was carried out in the postharvest laboratory, The results of the study showed that among different treatment, T 5 (Shrink wrap) gives the best result with...
Ten varieties of Tuberose i.e Prajwal, Shringar, GKTC-4, Mexican Single, Sikkim Selection, Kalyani Single, Single, Sikkim Selection, Phule Rajani and Arka Nirantara were studied for their floral biology. Anther dehiscence started simultaneously with anthesis in most of the varieties except Phule Rajani, Arka Nirantara and Single. The peak time of a...
An experiment to study the effect of levels of fertigation on vegetative growth characters of different varieties of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) under naturally ventilated polyhouse was conducted at the Division of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bangalore during 2008-2009. The experiment co...
An experiment to study the effect of levels of fertigation on yield and flower quality of different varieties of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) under naturally ventilated polyhouse was conducted at the Division of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bangalore during 2008-2009. The experiment consis...