Horticulture Research - Science topic

Mutations can arise from changes in DNA or from the process of cell division or replication. When it is desirable to improve one or two traits of a variety with good adaptability, the use of mutations in direct plant breeding becomes more significant. The significance of mutant breeding in horticulture crops is addressed in this paper. It assesses...

The experiment was conducted during kharif, 2020–21 at Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station, Bajaura, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh (175 121) a breeding program was initiated using two distinct tomato genotypes: Solan lalima and BN-7 to explore the development of novel colour development. These parent varieties were strategically chosen f...

Foliar application of micronutrients refers to application of micronutrients directly to plant leaves through spraying. It is a cost-effective method to supply micronutrients to the plants. Chayote (Sechium edule) is a Cucurbitaceous perennial vegetable widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The plant thrives in warm, hu...

A field experiment entitled" Effect of Nitrogen and Organic manures on plant growth, yield and quality attributes of Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana)" was carried out at Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and sciences Prayagraj during the season (2023-2024). The design...

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki), adaptable beyond temperate climates, is typically propagated by grafting onto D. lotus (date-plum) rootstocks. Despite its resilience to cold and drought, the species faces challenges due to limited seed production, low seed viability, and lengthy dormancy periods, causing delays and uneven growth when sown in nursery be...

The experiment was conducted with sixteen distinct brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) genotypes during October, 2018 to February, 2019 at Horticultural Research cum Instructional farm under All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on vegetable crops at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari of Cooch Behar district in West Bengal (736 165),...

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a vital fruit crop is known as the King of fruits owing to its unique aroma, taste, and high nutritional value. Characterizing mango varieties is crucial for their improvement and breeding programs. This study was carried out at the Horticultural Research Station Bahawalpur, to evaluate and characterise Mangifera indi...

The genetic diversity of 30 newly collected primary mango cultivars was assessed at the Horticulture Research Centre, Patharchatta of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. A total of 87 morpho-biochemical parameters, including leaf, inflorescence, and fruit characteristics, were analyzed using descriptive stati...

Methods and Aims: Field experiment was conducted at Ndikpa, Umuowa Ibu 1 via National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Okigwe Sub-Station Imo state, Nigeria in 2021 and 2022 to assess the effects of different soil amelioration on performances of cucumber and soil physico-chemical properties. The treatments were organic fertilizers (goat m...

The present experiment was carried out to find out the influence of various levels of spacing and fertilizer on soil nutrient statusof okra at Vegetable Research Farm, Regional Horticultural Research Station, ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat, India during the kharif seasons of 2023 and 2024. The trial...

The Nelumbonaceae family pertains to some aquatic, perennial herbaceous plants. There is only one genus and two species, of which the lotus (N. nucifera) is one. From an economic viewpoint, especially in Southeast Asia, where its production has expanded tremendously, the lotus has immense horticultural, medicinal and ecological advantages. Recent i...

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different weed control practices on the nematode populations in the banana greenhouse of Alata Horticultural Research Institute, Mersin, Southern Türkiye, during the years 2022-2024. The greenhouse experiment was conducted under two irrigation regimes: Full (100%) and Deficit (50%) irrigation, wit...

Peach is an introduced crop with a relatively short history in the U.S., where dozens of public and private breeding programs have released hundreds of peach cultivars and successfully helped establish considerable production in many states. This paper provides a glimpse of U.S. peach breeding and production. Most public and private peach breeding...

Jamun, recognized for its substantial medicinal importance, stands as an underutilized minor fruit crop in India. Our study delved into the morphological variability of 21 distinct jamun genotypes sourced from Bangalore Rural, Shivamogga, and Chikmagaluru districts in Karnataka. Planted at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research in Bengaluru...

This study explores the integration of circular economy (CE) concepts within horticultural research, assessing the reliability and depth of their application in scientific discourse. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 221 articles published between 2016 and 2024, utilising the PRISMA framework, VOSviewer version 1.6.20, and MAXQDA version 24....

A study was conducted at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, to evaluate the combined effects of humic acid and a citrus-specific micronutrient formulation (Arka Citrus Special) on the growth and nutrient content of pummelo seedlings. This research, carried out during 2021-2022, used a factorial completely randomized des...

A field study was conducted at Zonal Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station (ZAHRS), Babbur farm, Hiriyur to study "Effect of hydrogel on soil properties in groundnut (ArachishypogaeaL.) in Central dry zone of Karnataka" with an objective to study the effect of hydrogel on soil physical properties. The results revealed that the treatment w...

A field investigation was conducted to study the effect of spacing and fertilizer on okra at Vegetable Research Farm, Regional Horticultural Research Station, ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat, India during kharif-2023 and kharif-2024. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with factori...

Root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne spp. are sedentary endoparasites that infest a wide range of plant species; they are also widely distributed, making them one of the most economically significant pests. Similarly, damage caused by Aphelenchoides fragariae can lead to substantial reductions in both crop yield and quality. This research focused on the...

Kumquat, known as the little jewel of the citrus family, is a fruit of the plant Citrus japonica Thunb. or Fortunella japonica Swingle. Kumquat is widely grown for its fruit, but such parts of the plant as leaves and bark are left as waste without being utilized. Therefore, we aimed to determine the chemical composition of essential oils from kumqu...

The present experiment was conducted in the Division of Crop Protection at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru (Karnataka), India during 2022-2023 for nine months to investigate the effect of root-knot nematodes (M. incognita and M. enterolobii) on the biomass of resistant wild parent P. cattleianum, common guava; P. guaj...

Mechanization of agricultural field operations sooner than later is the need of hour in the present Indian Agriculture. Mechanisation of critical operations for rainfed castor crop requires a special attention for achieving higher productivity to meet the future demands and challenges of food security. This study was carried out to study the impact...

The present research investigation was carried out to estimate the genetic variability parameters among 42 genotypes of brinjal at Horticulture Research Centre, SVPUA & T, Meerut (U.P.), India, during 2 consecutive Kharif seasons 2022 and 2023, using a 3-replication randomized complete block design. According to the analysis of variance, all the ch...

An experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research Farm, Janta College, Bakewar, Etawah during the Rabi season of 2022-23 and 2023-2024. Composite soil samples were collected in a zig-zag manner during the fallow period before the start of the experiment and after the harvesting of the crop. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block D...

While there is no yellowing in the leaf veins of some watermelons during the seedling stage, veins start to turn yellow after the plant starts to grow, and veins become more yellow as the plant grows. The aim of this study was to investigate whether this yellowing of leaf veins is related to plant nutrients. The study was carried out at the Alata H...

This study aims to evaluate the response of K01 variety of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) to different concentrations of AB fertilizer in a hydroponic system. The experiment was conducted for six weeks at the Horticulture Research Center, MARDI Serdang, Malaysia, using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five AB fertilizer concentration trea...

In Pakistan, sugarcane cultivation is a highly significant economic and social activity that primarily produces cane sugar and generates energy. Varieties of sugarcane are crucial for increasing cane and sugar yields. To ensure the sustainability of cane and sugar production in the country, new sugarcane varieties must be developed and added to the...

To determine variation among the low chill peach cultivars for various metric and non-metric parameters of flowering and fruiting, with an objective to identify potential genotypes with promising attributes for trait-specific low chill peach breeding. The present study was performed at Horticulture Research Centre, Patharchatta, G.B. Pant Universit...

The Training Manual on Value Chain Extension from ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), Bengaluru, is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance the understanding of value chain dynamics in horticulture. The manual covers critical aspects of agricultural value chains, including market linkages, post-harvest management, digi...

This study evaluates the “Influence of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on Yield and Economic Returns of Flower and Tuber Production in Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis L.) cv. Zail Singh", conducted during the winter seasons of 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 at the Horticultural Research Centre, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technol...

Radish (Raphanus sativus) is an edible vegetable root which is loaded with numerous health benefits due to its richness in nutrients, minerals, vitamins, folic acid, and anthocyanin. Inappropriate cultural practices, such as planting techniques and suitable plant populations, are causing a decline in radish productivity in Nigeria. Field experiment...

Aim: To study the effect of mango varieties and chemicals and their interaction effect on post-harvest parameters. Design: Randomized Block Design with Factorial Concept. Place of Study: The present experiment was conducted during the years of 2021 and 2023 at the Regional Horticultural Research Station, ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agric...

The Oshima cherry (Cerasus speciosa), which is endemic to Japan, has significant cultural and horticultural value. In this study, we present a near complete telomere-to-telomere genome assembly for C. speciosa, derived from the old growth “Sakurakkabu” tree on Izu Oshima Island. Using Illumina short-read, PacBio long-read, and Hi-C sequencing, we c...

The experiment was carried for one and half year during November, 2019 to January, 2020 under the shade house of Fruit nursery at Main Horticultural Research and Extension Centre (MHREC), College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India to assess the influence of different media on root induction, growth and...

Background: Field studies were carried out in Asaba to screen two varieties of eggplants (Solanum spp), for insect pest attack and pest population. Collected pests were identified, classified, with their relative abundance calculated. Campus. Solanum aethiopicum and Solanum gilo varieties of eggplant seeds collected from National Horticultural Rese...

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a remarkable crop in arid/semi-arid zone of the world. South region of Punjab, Pakistan is best suited for date culture, but abrupt change in climate is alarming. A research study was conducted at Horticultural Research Station, Bahawalpur on five years old plants of 15 date palm exotic cultivars viz Sultana, S...

A field experiment was carried out to study the role of brassinolide treatments (0, 0.5 ppm, 1ppm and 1.5 ppm) on growth and development of three tomato varieties (Yaqui, Roma and Rio Grande)at Horticulture Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, The University of Agriculture Peshawarduring 2017-18. The experiment was conducted in a randomized...

Reducing the use of mineral fertilizers with maximizing their efficiency is a requirement of great importance for world agricultural production and leads to preserving the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), which will reduce the impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector. This experiment was performed to evaluate the...

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is increasingly cultivated as an intercrop in South India, necessitating the development of high-yielding, region-specific varieties. As a self-incompatible crop, establishing polyclonal orchards with cross-compatible varieties and producing full-sib hybrids through controlled pollination is vital for genetic improvement....

Present experiments were carried out with the aim to study the influence of different growing conditions and substrates for vegetative growth of plants, initiation of root, development of bulbs, and quality attributes of Sukhsagar cultivar of onion as it is being an indigenous popular local cultivar in West Bengal and there is no information availa...

The testing of spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) landraces in multi-environmental trials on multiple traits is a critical step toward future use of this species. Despite its importance, there are no recommended varieties with known strengths in terms of production and future breeding. The study objectives were to evaluate spider plant landraces for...

Background and Objective: Eggplant (Solanum gilo), an important vegetable crop in Nigeria, is widely cultivated for its nutritional and medicinal benefits, as well as its economic value to small-scale farmers. This study aimed to evaluate the growth and yield responses of ten eggplant accessions to viral infections under field conditions. Materials...

Solanum melongena ‘Yunqie 9’ was selected by the Horticultural Research Institute of Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences based on the local environment of Yunnan Province. It is excellent in fruit quality and yield, but it is relatively weak in disease resistance. No information on complete chloroplast genome and position in the phylogeny of So...

A field experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, with a view to study the response of levels of nitrogen and row spacing on growth and leaf yield of palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis) var. Arka Anupama during Rabi season of the year 2...

The current study was performed at the field of Horticulture Research Orchard, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, RVSKVV, Gwalior (M.P.) during 2022-23 and 2023-24. The main aim of the study was to identify the effect of new generation Plant Growth Regulators and fruit bagging techniques on the organoleptic characteristics (appeara...

The study examined the utilization of electronic information resources (EIRs) as correlates of publications among research scientists in National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) headquarter in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Correlational research method was used to determine the relationship between utilization of EIRs and publications output...

Varietal Evaluation Of Asparagus Bean At Khumaltar, Lalitpur

Introduction A noteworthy aspect of quince trees is their susceptibility to chlorosis caused by iron deficiency in calcareous soils. Most of the quince genotypes identified in Iran are found in central regions (Tehran, Alborz, Isfahan, etc.) (Abdollahi, 2019), where soil lime content varies significantly. In the Tehran province, particularly in Dam...

Thirty-two plum genotypes preserved at Erzincan Horticultural Research Institute in Eastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye were examined in this study and the phenological, pomological, biochemical and phytochemical differences among them over a two-year period using three replicates were determined. The flowering occurred between early April and the e...

The effect of foliar application of plant growth regulator viz. GA 3 in different growth stages was investigated on growth and yield of black cumin at Horticulture Research Field, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh in Rabi season of 2012. The experiment consisted of 7 levels of GA 3 (0, 25, 50, 75, 100, 1...

Investigations were carried out to study the "Effect of spacing and fertilizer levels on yield, cost economic returns, leaf nutrient composition and soil nutrient status in Crape Jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R. Br. ex Roem. & Schult.)" at the Floriculture Block, MHREC (Main Horticultural Research and Extension Centre), College of Hortic...

Article type: Sweet gourd (Cucurbita moschata Duch ex Poir) has a high production volume in Bangladesh and holds third rank next to eggplant and radish. Salinity affects almost all growth and physiological aspects of the plant development and eventually reduces yield. Identifying salt tolerance among genetic resources and breeding populations is a...

The investigation entitled "effect of foliar application of different nutrients and GA 3 on yield and quality of strawberry" was carried out during 2022-23 at Regional Horticultural Research Station, Department of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari. The experiment was laid out in randomized block...

The study on the effect of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on the growth and flowering of dahlia (Dahlia variabilis L.) aimed to explore the potential of combining organic and inorganic nutrient sources to enhance plant performance and was conducted at the HRC (Horticulture Research Center) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture...

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi 2022 at the Zonal Agriculture and Horticulture Research Station, Hiriyur, Chitradurga. The experiment site is situated at 130 57' 32" North latitude and 700 37' 38" East longitude with an altitude of 606.1 m above the mean sea level. The experiment was laid out in split plot design and consist of four so...

Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso. a species indigenous to Western Ghats and popularly known as 'trivrit' is a perennial climber belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. Shoot was multiplied using nodal explants cultured on MS medium supplemented with various concentrations and combinations of growth regulators like BAP, Kinetin and NAA. But whi...

The experiment was carried out in the research field and laboratory of Regional Horticulture Research Station (RHRS), BARI, Chapainawabganj during 2018 to2019 to know the floral biology and post-harvest physical parameters of ten bael germplasm viz., AM-01, AM-02, AM-03, AM-04, AM-05, AM-06, AM-07, AM-08, AM-09 and AM-10 whichwere grown at Chapaina...

The present experiment entitled "Effect of multi-micronutrients mixture on fruit yield and soil parameters of sapota [Manilkara achras (Mill.) Fosberg] cv. Kalipatti" was carried out at Horticultural Research Farm, College of Horticulture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the years 2020-21 & 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in Comple...

While various factors influencing crop growth have been extensively researched, the impact of media volume quality on seedling growth of chilli, particularly when using peat blocks, remains understudied despite its crucial role in providing support and nutrients. An experiment at the Horticultural Research Centre, Malaysian Agricultural Research an...

This study was conducted to investigate the genetic variability and correlation between phenotypic traits in WorldVeg tomato genotypes in Nepal. Nine indeterminate tomato genotypes (eight WorldVeg and one commercial open-pollinated variety) were studied at the National Horticulture Research Center (NHRC), Khumaltar in a randomized complete block de...

A field experiment was conducted from July to November for three consecutive years; 2019, 2020, and 2021 to identify the cauliflower genotypes suitable for early planting under Pokhara conditions. In 2019, the five cauliflower genotypes (Ageni, Khumal Jyapu 1, Khumal Jyapu 2, Terai 1, Terai 2) from the National Horticulture Research Center were eva...

An investigation on the effect of TurfVigor (microbial fertilizer) and Agriplex (chelated liquid nutrient) along with fertilizer levels on palak, yield, and quality of palak was conducted at the Horticultural Research Station University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, in 2018. This research aims to determine the minimum consumption of nutrient...

The effect of artificial soil fertility gradient techniques on crop growth attributes, nutrient uptake, soil fertility and soil biological properties were studied in a field trial conducted in 2023 at Horticulture Research Station, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It was done using an inductive methodology. The field was split into three equal strips, w...

The aim of this research is to create an automated system for identifying soil microorganisms at the genera level based on raw microscopic images of monocultural colonies grown in laboratory environment. The examined genera are: Fusarium, Trichoderma, Verticillium, Purpureolicillium and Phytophthora. The proposed pipeline deals with unprocessed mic...

The present experiment entitled "Effect of Various Sources of Nitrogen on Growth, Yield, and Quality in Vegetable Amaranthus (Amaranthuus tricolor L.)"was conducted during two consecutive summers of 2020 and 2021 at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture and Post-Harvest Technology, Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva Bharati Sriniketan, We...

Harumanis mango has been recognized as a high-value crop in Malaysia. However, its cultivation in greenhouses often encounters challenges, particularly insufficient fruiting, due to ineffective pollinators. Therefore, finding potential pollinators adaptable to greenhouse conditions becomes imperative to address this issue. In this research, stingle...

ZET Bu çalışma, farklı dalga boylarına sahip led lambalar kullanılarak oluşturulan aydınlatma ortamlarının domates fidelerinin kaliteleri üzerine olan etkilerinin araştırılması ve fide üreticilerinin teslimatlarında herhangi bir sebeple meydana gelebilecek gecikmeler olması durumunda fidelerde boy ve kalite kontrolünün sağlanarak üreticilerin bu sı...

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica; 2n = 18), which is originated from the Mediterranean region commonly known as hari gobhi in Hindi and a member of cole group, belongs to the family Brassicaceae or crucifereae. The present research work on the effect of different biofertilizers on the growth parameters of broccoli was carried out at the Hor...

During the 2020-2021 growing season, the influence of altitudinal variations on the growth and yield of six Petunia varieties was evaluated. The varieties used for experiment were: ‘Red Chief’, ‘Star Mix’, ‘White’, ‘Pendula’, ‘N/C Mix’ and ‘Alderman’. The research was carried out across three experimental sites in Himachal Pradesh, India, Represent...

This experiment was conducted at Horticulture research farm, Paktia University, Gardiz, Paktia during the year 2023-24 to study the effects of "cross and self-pollination on the fruit set of apple cv. "Golden Delicious". A five-year-old fruit bearing tree was selected for this research. The experiment was evaluated in a Randomized Block Design with...

This paper presents data from sixteen collecting missions conducted over three decades (2000–2023) in the Lubelskie Voivodeship, located in Southeastern Poland. During these missions, 756 samples of functional plants were collected, along with accompanying species such as weeds, crop wild relatives, ornamental plants, spice plants, and grafts of fr...

The present study entitled "Effect of glazing material and sowing time on growth, yield and quality of muskmelon under low poly tunnel" was carried out at Vegetable Research Farm, Regional Horticultural Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari during the Rabi season of 2021. An experiment was carried out with two factors having gl...

The present investigation was conducted during rabi season of the year 2019-20 at Research Farm of Udai Pratap College, Bhojubeer, Varanasi (U.P.).The eight treatments viz., T1 - Control, T2 -Farmyard manure ( FYM ) @ 20 t/ha, T3 - Vermicompost @ 5 t/ha, T4 -Neem cake @ 5 t/ha, T5 - Biofertilizer (Azotobactor + PSB ) each @ 5 kg/ha, T6 - Farmyard m...

Biodiversity is a critical requirement for present and future generations. In addition to ecosystems, populations , and species, it also includes the various subunits of species, each of which has a unique set of traits. By the year 2050, there may be a significant loss in biological diversity and the loss of millions of acres of arable land. Poach...

The field experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Research Centre, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, during 2023. All treatments were applied in a randomized block design with three replications, including T0- Control (No manures), T1- 100% N as FYM, T2- 100% N as FYM + Jeevamrut + Panch...

The experiment was conducted in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with three replications at Horticulture Research Farm under middle Gujarat agro-climatic zone-III (AES-II) during the year 2005, 2007 and 2008. Treatment involved three levels of nitrogen and two levels of potash. Pruning was done on first week of May and planting was done at...

Background Avocado, a fruit crop renowned for its high nutritional value, has seen a steadily increasing market demand. However, breeding efforts for avocados have lagged those for other commercial fruits due to limited genomic research and germplasm resources. To address this shortfall, a genome-wide association study was conducted on 122 avocado...

Okra has undergone various improvements in Nigeria as a result of breeding selection; however, to determine which of the assessed improved varieties are best suited for production by farmers in Ibadan, Nigeria, it is crucial to understand the type and degree of changes that exist within these varieties. Three (3) Okra varieties (NHAe47-4, LD88, and...

An experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons (November, 2018 –April, 2020) at the Horticultural Research Station, Mondouri, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal (741 252), India to assess the impact of different plant growth regulators on the growth, yield, and quality of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.). The e...

The objective of this study was to examine the response of geranium plants to different irrigation levels (100%, 80%, and 60% based on ETo) and Kaolin application rates (0, 100, 200 and 300 ppm) during 2022 and 2023 seasons, at Aly Mobarak Experimental Farm, Horticulture Research Station, located at El-Bustan site, El-Behiera Governorate, Egypt, by...

The article exhibits the chronological development of the horticultural crops processing in our country during 105 years, between the end of the first world war and nowadays. Three distinct periods are described, as follows: the pioneering stage (1918-1945) which represents the pillar of the horticultural products processing in Romania thanks to th...

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of calcium and coating materials on quality and shelf life of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda under cold storage condition during Rabi-2020 at Horticultural Research Farm and P.G. Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand...

High-resolution thermal imaging using UAV: Temperature variations were analysed for different peri-urban land cover features using sub-metre UAV images, viz. buildings, roads and vegetation cover in Indian Institute of Horticulture Research and surroundings, located in Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru Urban district, India.

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is a versatile warm-season vegetable cultivated year-round in Ethiopia. Moreover, the demand of okra pod is very high however; its yield and quality is hindered by limited adoption of improved varieties and soil moisture stress. To address these issues, a dry season experiment was conducted at Gorgora Horticultural...

The present study was carried out during rainy (kharif) seasonsof2020 and 2021 at Regional Horticulture Research Station (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir), Bhaderwah, Doda, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir to evaluate genetic variability for quantitative and biochemical traits of local landraces o...

Horticulture sector is the backbone of Nepal's agricultural economy, playing a crucial role in enhancing food security, providing essential nutrition, and supporting farmer livelihoods. This paper examines the current state and strategic focus of horticultural research in Nepal, emphasizing its impact on productivity, sustainability, and economic d...

The present study entitled “Evaluation of Growing Media and Dormancy Breaking Chemical on the Seedling Growth of High Chill Peach” was conducted at Dept. of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Horticulture Research Centre, G.B.P.U.A&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand during the year 2022-23. The experiments were carried out in Factorial Complete Random...

The research was conducted over two spring-summer seasons at the Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, focusing on mango cultivar Mallika during 2013-14 and 2014-15. The objective was to evaluate the impact of foliar application of growth regulators (NAA and GA 3)...