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1. Allelopathic effect of various plant leaf extracts on weed control in cotton

Author:
N. Malarkodi; R. Balasubramanian; K. Balakrishnan; S. Krishnasamy; N. O. Gopal
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 477-480
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Annona squamosa; Azadirachta indica; Calotropis gigantea; Eucalyptus camaldulensis; Vitex negundo; alcohols; allelochemicals; allelopathy; biopesticides; cotton; filtration; herbicide resistance; leaf extracts; leaves; plant density; preemergent weed control; seed germination; seedling growth; soil fertility; soil water; weeds
Abstract:
... Allelopathy may help in weed control through inhibition of weed seed germination and weed seedling growth. The allelochemicals present in the plant species may be used to develop newer bioherbicide to combat the evolution of herbicide resistance in weeds. Cotton being a long duration and wide spaced crop having the habit of growing at slower rate in early stages and much of vacant interspaces rema ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.70

2. Cold storage potential of three underutilized native fruit species from South Mozambique: promoting exploitation for nutrition and business

Author:
M. A. Khan; H. C. Mula; A. Suleimane; S. Chemane; A. E. Leitao; C. R. Bila; L. F. Goulao
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 563-570
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Strychnos; Uapaca kirkiana; acidity; agroforestry; ambient temperature; antioxidants; business enterprises; cold; cold storage; diet; foods; freezing; fruits; hunger; income; indigenous species; malnutrition; markets; nutrients; pH; storage temperature; supply chain; trade; Mozambique
Abstract:
... The exploitation of underutilized indigenous species from agroforestry systems improves the resilience of smallholders' agricultural systems. In Mozambique, consumption of native fruits is a strategy used by rural populations to obtain food during seasonal periods of critical hunger. The inclusion of fruits in the diets has the additional advantage of providing nutrients and antioxidants, fighting ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.83

3. Coriander crop status in India - a statistical analysis

Author:
K. Prabakaran; C. Ravindran; U. Arulanandu; M. Kavitha
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 83-90
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Coriandrum sativum; models; statistical analysis; time series analysis; India
Abstract:
... Coriander area and production in India data for the period of 1996-1997 to 2013-2014 were analyzed by time series methods. Auto correlation function (ACF) and partial auto correlation function (PACF) were calculated for the data. Appropriate Box-Jenkins auto regressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model was fitted. Validity of the model was tested using standard statistical techniques. ARIMA ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.13

4. Desirable cross combinations based on cluster analysis among okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Linn.) genotypes

Author:
B. Chandramouli; A. V. D. Dorajee Rao; D. Schihari; M. Paratpara Rao
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 231-238
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Abelmoschus esculentus; cluster analysis; fruit yield; fruits; genetic variation; genotype; geographical distribution; horticulture; leaf area; okra; parents; plant height
Abstract:
... Crop improvement in okra is a very important activity which is to be directed towards finding the most desirable parental combination for the purpose of improving certain desirable traits in okra. In this connection, a genotypic evaluation trial was conducted in okra at the Horticultural College and Research Institute, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem during the year 2014-15. ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.32

5. Development of IPM module against major pests of black nightshade, Solanum nigrum L

Author:
M. Suganthy; K. Rajamani; L. Nalina; B. Meena
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 515-522
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Aleyrodidae; Andrographis paniculata; Aphidoidea; Azospirillum; Solanum nigrum; azadirachtin; botanical pesticides; carbendazim; chemical control; cowpeas; defoliating insects; farmers; field experimentation; foliar application; green leafy vegetables; insect larvae; insect pests; integrated pest management; leaf extracts; leaves; medicinal plants; monitoring; natural enemies; pesticide residues; polymers; seed treatment; sowing; spraying; India
Abstract:
... Solanum nigrum is an important upcoming medicinal cum green leafy vegetable belonging to the family Solanaceae. Like other plants, medicinal plants too have to bear the devasting attack of injurious insect pests. Extensive monitoring and development of eco-friendly pest management practices are essential in the production of high quality, pesticide residue free produces. Field experiments were car ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.76

6. Diversity of underutilized vegetable crops in Tripura

Author:
T. Bhattacharjee; D. Sen; T. K. S. Irenaeus; S. P. Das; A. Chakraborty
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 121-134
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Abelmoschus manihot; Allium tuberosum; Alocasia; Antidesma; Bacopa monnieri; Bambusa tulda; Bauhinia purpurea; Begonia; Benincasa hispida; Bombax; Canavalia gladiata; Centella asiatica; Ceratopteris; Chenopodium album; Coccinia grandis; Colocasia esculenta; Cucurbita moschata; Cycas rumphii; Dioscorea alata; Dolichos; Drymaria; Eleocharis dulcis; Enhydra; Entada; Eryngium foetidum; Hibiscus sabdariffa; Ipomoea aquatica; Lannea; Mirabilis jalapa; Momordica charantia; Morinda; Neptunia; Oxalis corniculata; Parkia timoriana; Perilla; Polycarpon; Premna; Psophocarpus tetragonolobus; Pueraria; Rumex vesicarius; Sagittaria sagittifolia; Sesbania grandiflora; Smilax; Solanum lasiocarpum; Solanum nigrum; Solanum torvum; Solena heterophylla; Sterculia; Thunbergia; Trichosanthes; Typhonium; Vigna; Xanthosoma sagittifolium; economic valuation; eggplants; food security; fruits; genetic resources; indigenous species; malnutrition; manganese; medicinal properties; minerals; vegetable crops; India
Abstract:
... Underutilized vegetables crops play a significant role in food and nutritional security of rural and tribal population of Tripura. Tripura is one of the richest reservoirs of genetic resources of different vegetable crops. More than 60 underutilized vegetables are regularly consumed in the state. These underutilized vegetables include Abelmoschus manihot, Amaranthas spinosus, Amaranthhus tricolor, ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.19

7. Effect of different osmotic pretreatments on moisture loss, weight loss, solid gain and dehydrated yield in osmotically dehydrated aonla

Author:
J. Ravi; V. Sudha Vani; K. Uma Jyothi; M. Paratpara Rao; P. Subbarammama
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 599-604
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Phyllanthus emblica; brix; osmosis; osmotic treatment; postharvest technology; soaking; sugars; syrups; temperature; weight loss; India
Abstract:
... The present investigation entitled “Studies on osmotic dehydration of aonla (Emblica officinalis Garten.) using sugar as an osmotic agent” was carried out during the year 2014-15 at the Post Harvest Technology laboratory, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Dr. Y.S.R.H.U., Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. These studies were aimed to know the effect of syrup ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.88

8. Effect of dust formulation of milkweed (Calotropis gigantea R. Br.) different plant parts against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)

Author:
S. Prabhu; R. Veeravel
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 537-540
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Calotropis gigantea; Helianthus annuus; Helicoverpa armigera; botanical insecticides; bromine; chickpeas; climate; corn; cotton; crops; drying; dust; dust formulations; flowers; food plants; hosts; instars; leaf extracts; leaves; mortality; peanuts; pests; pigeon peas; roots; shade; soybeans
Abstract:
... Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) is known as American bollworm and is one of the most destructive pests of various crops and more or less of universal occurrence except in regions where extremes of climate prevails. It has been reported to feed on more than 120 cultivated food plants all over the world. Host species for H. armigera come from a broad spectrum of families and i ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.79

9. Effect of exogenous application of putrescine on storage behaviour of jamun (Syzygium cumini Skeels) fruits

Author:
T. J. Archana; G. J. Suresha; A. K. Vandana; G. S. K. Swamy
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 577-582
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Syzygium cumini; antioxidants; carbon dioxide; carbon monoxide; cell respiration; dietary supplements; firmness; fruits; postharvest treatment; putrescine; shelf life; tropics
Abstract:
... Jamun is an important underutilized minor fruit of the tropics rich in antioxidants and having neutraceutical values. Fruits are highly seasonal and possess very short shelf life. With intent to increase the useful life of fruits, they were treated with 1 mM putrescine (PUT) for 5 min. Various physic-chemical parameters like physiological loss in weight (PLW), firmness, respiration rate and TSS we ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.85

10. Effect of foliar application of micronutrients and humic acid with fertigation on nutrient uptake of cut 'Palm Beach' gerbera

Author:
A. Palanisamy; R. Arulmozhiyan; D. Kannan; M. Prabhu
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 401-406
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Gerbera jamesonii; boron; copper; fertigation; fertilizers; foliar spraying; hills; humic acids; iron; manganese; nitrogen; nutrient uptake; phosphorus; potassium; water solubility; zinc
Abstract:
... An experiment on influence of foliar application of micronutrients and humic acid with water soluble fertilizers during 2009-11 was conducted to investigate the effect on nutrient uptake of 'Palm Beach' gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hooker F.) under Shevaroy hills condition. The water soluble fertilizers were applied at three levels i.e., 125, 100, 75% of recommended dose fertilizer along wi ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.58

11. Evaluation of Heliconia genotypes for genetic, yield and quality parameters

Author:
M. Kannan; M. Jawaharlal; P. Ranchana
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 209-214
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Heliconia bihai; Heliconia psittacorum; Heliconia rostrata; bracts; breeding; cut flowers; florets; floriculture; flowering; genetic improvement; genetic variation; genotype; heritability; leaf length; plant height; planting; research projects; shoots; vase life; India
Abstract:
... The genus Heliconia L. (lobster-claw) has attracted much attention for its floricultural potential as a source of cut flowers and flowering pot plants. The natural variability in heliconia plants and populations is high (Berry and Kress, 1991) and can be exploited for breeding purposes. Twelve genotypes of Heliconia viz., H. angusta, H. psittacorum, H. densiflora, H. stricta, H. orthotricha, H. la ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.29

12. Evaluation of antioxidant properties from Garcinia cambogia and its value addition

Author:
P. S. Geetha; B. Nallakurumban Bensi; P. S. Thirumuruga; T. R. Ponbhagavathi
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 609-614
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Garcinia gummi-guta; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; dietary supplements; drug therapy; fruits; health foods; hedonic scales; mass media; medicinal properties; sensory evaluation; squashes; supermarkets; temperate fruits; traditional technology; value-added products; India
Abstract:
... India with its diverse, but favourable agro-climatic conditions produces a wide range of tropical and temperate fruits and vegetables. Today indigenous food sources are very popular and there is not a single day when local foods are not mentioned in the mass media. The focus should be placed on increasing the production of indigenous food. Most of the underutilized fruits are considered to posses ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.90

13. Fertigation on quality parameters of 'Palm Beach' gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hooker F.) under Shevaroy hills condition

Author:
A. Palanisamy; S. Parthiban; M. Prabhu
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 465-468
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Gerbera jamesonii; fertigation; fertilizers; flowering; flowers; foliar spraying; hills; humic acids; vase life
Abstract:
... A fertigation experiment during 2009-2011 was conducted to investigate the quality parameters of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hooker F. 'Palm Beach') in different fertigation schedules under Shevaroy hills condition at three levels i.e., 125, 100, 75% of recommended dose of fertilizer along with foliar spray of micronutrient mixture (0.004%) and humic acid (0.2%). Application of 100% RDF + ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.68

14. Flower waste: a novel candidate for the removal of chromium from tannery effluent

Author:
V. Davamani; S. Arulmani; E. Parameswari; ; T. Anitha; T. Thangaselvabai; T. N. Balamohan
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 663-672
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; acetic acid; biomass; biosorbents; biosorption; chromium; flower residues; glutaraldehyde; hydrogen peroxide; metal ions; moieties; sodium hydroxide; sorbents; tanneries; tannery effluents; wastewater treatment
Abstract:
... Chromium is a highly abundant element and is present in its ionic form in most of the effluent streams. As a consequence, improved and innovative methods of waste water treatment have been developed to remove these metal ions. In this work we used flower waste biomass as a biosorbent to remove Cr from tannery effluent through column experiments. The sorption capacities of biosorbent (fine, coarse ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.97

15. Genetic variability in black gram (Vigna munga (L.) Hepper)

Author:
K. Veni; E. Murugan; T. Radhamani
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 275-278
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Vigna; additive gene effects; black gram; genetic improvement; genetic variation; genotype; heritability; phenotypic selection; plant height; pods; quantitative traits; seed weight; seed yield; seeds
Abstract:
... A study was conducted involving 39 genotypes of black gram for genetic variability of seed yield and its components traits. The estimates of PCV values were higher than GCV. High GCV estimates were observed for single plant yield, number of clusters pod(-1), plant height, number of branches plant(-1), hundred seed weight, number of seeds pod(-1) and pod length. All the nine quantitative characters ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.38

16. Genetic variability in the foxtail millet (Setaria italica) germplasm as determined by nutritional traits

Author:
S. M. Brunda; M. Y. Kamatar; K. L. Naveenkumar; R. Hundekar
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 113-120
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Setaria italica; breeding programs; crude fiber; genetic variation; genotype; germplasm; iron; nutrients; plant breeding; protein content; zinc
Abstract:
... The extent of genetic variability for nutritional traits in the 78 genotypes of foxtail millet were studied.The parameters were analyzed using both NIR and AAS. When all the nutritional parameters were studied it was found that there was no single genotype which was superior for all the parameters so we should select the genotype which is best for maximum number of characters. For protein content ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.18

17. Genetics of quantitative traits in barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb.) Link) ' an underutilized crop

Author:
R. Sangeetha Vishnuprabha; C. Vanniarajan
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 263-268
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Echinochloa frumentacea; crossing; cytoplasm; diallel analysis; genes; grain yield; heterosis; parents; quantitative traits
Abstract:
... With an objective to identify potential parents and crosses for quantitative and nutrient related characters and to understand the gene action for different traits for further improvement, an investigation was carried out in barnyard millet with diallel analysis involving five parents (CO 2, ACM 145, ACM 161, ACM 331 and ACM 332). Five parents and twenty crosses were evaluated for thirteen quantit ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.36

18. Grafting techniques in cucumber using wild and cultivated cucurbits as rootstocks

Author:
C. Thangamani; L. Pugalendhi; A. Jaya Jasmine; V. Punithaveni
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 407-412
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Cucumis sativus; Cucurbita ficifolia; Cucurbita maxima; Cucurbita moschata; Lagenaria siceraria; Luffa aegyptiaca; Nematoda; biotic stress; cucumbers; disease control; figs; grafting (plants); leaves; nutrient uptake; pumpkins; root systems; rootstocks; scions; soil-borne diseases; stems; trees; vegetable crops; vegetative propagation; winter squashes
Abstract:
... Grafting is a method of asexual plant propagation that joins stems of two different plants so as to live together and grow as one plant. Normally grafting has been largely applied to propagate trees that are not able to root easily by cuttings and whose own root system is not strong enough or resistant to several soil-borne pathogens. Now, grafting is used for vegetable crops, such as solanaceous ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.59

19. Indian pollinators of cocoa, Theobroma cacao L

Author:
M. Suganthy; K. Gopi Krishna; S. Mohan Kumar; V. Jegadeeswari
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 451-458
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Forcipomyia; Theobroma cacao; bananas; beans; beverages; breeding; cocoa industry; coconuts; farmers; field experimentation; flowers; midges; plant litter; pods; pollination; pollinators; trees; India
Abstract:
... Cocoa is the third important beverage crop grown for its beans which are mainly used in the chocolate industry. It is the only tree species of economic importance in the family Malvaceae. Cocoa flowers are produced in large numbers but only few of them develop into fruits. Self-incompatibility is a special feature present in cocoa. Pollination is a major concern in this crop. A field experiment wa ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.66

20. Influence of environment friendly bio-preservative Aloe vera gel coating on quality parameters of jamun fruits

Author:
A. K. Vandana; G. J. Suresha; T. J. Archana; G. S. K. Swamy
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2019 v. no.1241 pp. 699-704
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Aloe vera; Syzygium cumini; air drying; antioxidants; biopreservatives; brix; coatings; cold storage; firmness; fruits; gels; shelf life; storage temperature; storage time; titratable acidity; total soluble solids; tropics
Abstract:
... Jamun (Syzygium cumini L.) is an underutilized fruit crop of the tropics but attained a status of being rich in antioxidants. Jamun posseses a very short shelf life and readily becomes soft rendering the fruit less marketable. Aloe vera gel is known to have a bio-preservative effect. In the present study the Aloe vera gel is applied on jamun fruits in order to extend the shelf life. Jamun fruits w ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1241.101