scholarly journals Evaluation of Different Vaireties of Onion and their Transplanting Times for Off-season Production in Mid Hills of Nepal

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 21-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
IP Gautam ◽  
B Khatri ◽  
GP Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Ecological Research ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Novel Technology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Neck Thickness ◽  
Plant Stand ◽  
Bulb Yield

A field experiment was conducted at the agro-ecological research site (AER site) of the RegionalAgriculture Regional Station, Lumle, at Deurali in Palpa (1200 masl) during rainy season of2004 and 2005. The main objective of the experiment was to evaluate the different varieties ofonion and their transplanting time for off-season production in mid hill conditions. Treatmentswere four onion varieties, namely LR-241, N-53, Nasik Red and Red Creole and four transplantingdates as 25 July, 5 August, 15 August, and 25 August. The trial was conducted in RCBD withfactorial arrangement of treatments and replicated three times considering farmer as a replication.The plot size was maintained 1.4 m2 (1.4 x 1 m2). Observation was recorded on plant height, plantstand at maturity, diameter and length of bulbs, neck thickness and yield of green bulbs and greentops. The varieties showed a significant different only on the fresh bulb production. Transplantingdates showed a significant difference on the plant height, plant stand at maturity and marketablebulb production. The highest fresh bulb yield (16.63 t ha-1) observed on the variety N-53. Similarly,August 15 transplanting date produced the highest bulb yield (15.31 t ha-1) among four transplantingdates. This novel technology for off-season onion bulb production through seedlings would be goodopportunity for increasing the income of many hill farmers which have no access to low land andirrigation facility during normal onion production season. The production of green tops in this periodis consumable and easily saleable in the local market. So farmers get extra income from thistechnology.Key words: Bulb yield; off-season onion; transplanting date; varietiesDOI: 10.3126/narj.v7i0.1862Nepal Agriculture Research Journal Vol.7 2006 pp.21-26

scholarly journals ADAPTABILITY STUDY OF IMPROVED ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L.) VARIETIES AT SOUTH ARI WOREDA OF SOUTH OMO ZONE, ETHIOPIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 541-545
Author(s):  
Misgana Mitiku ◽  
Awoke Tadesse
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
South Omo ◽  
Bulb Yield

Onion varieties were evaluated for adaptability to the climatic conditions in South Ari woreda. Three varieties of onion were planted under a complete randomized block design experiment with three replications at research field in Jinka Agricultural research Center (South Ari woreda of South Omo zone SNNPRS of Ethiopia). The quantitative data on bulb yield, plant height, bulb size and number of leaves of onion varieties were collected. All the varieties were harvested at their maturity (90% tops down) and then weighed. Statistical methods were used for data analysis where by analysis of variance was applied. It was concluded that the three varieties (treatment) combinations, namely Adama red, Nasick red and contribute similarly to the total yield, plant height, number of leaves and bulb size. The variety local was the best onion variety as it produced the highest bulb yield of 3.3167 kg/plot numerically. Based on varietal characteristics of relative bulb size, good yield, easy availability of seeds and cheaper price of seeds in the local market, we recommend farmers to use local variety followed by Nasick red and Adama red therefore, government should promote these onion varieties for cultivation in South Ari especially for jinka and its vicinity. Government can import to ensure the availability of Local and Nasick red varieties so that farmers can be motivated for adoption of these varieties for commercial production. The effects of different planting dates on the yield of onion varieties can be considered for future research.

scholarly journals Comparison of Open-pollinated and Hybrid Onion Varieties for New Mexico

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher S. Cramer
Keyword(s):  
Disease Resistance ◽  
New Mexico ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Single Population ◽  
Plant Stand ◽  
Plant Characteristics ◽  
Bulb Yield ◽  
Better Than

Eighteen hybrid onion and 23 open-pollinated (OP) varieties were tested in southern New Mexico for plant characteristics, disease resistance, and bulb yield in order to determine if hybrid varieties outperformed OP varieties. Varieties were short- to intermediate-day in their bulbing response and were planted in the fall seasons of 1997 and 1998 and harvested the following May or June. Varieties were grouped based upon their relative maturity for fall-planted onions grown in southern New Mexico (early, intermediate, late). They were planted two (1998) or four (1997) rows per plot with plots being 8 ft (2.5 m) long and 22 inches (56 cm) wide. Plant stand per plot, plant height of seven plants, and leaf number of seven plants were measured 164 d after planting. Plots were harvested when 80% of the plant tops had fallen across all four replications of a single population. At harvest, number of seedstalks, number of bulbs, pink root incidence, and total bulb weight per plot were recorded. After removing culls, the percentage of marketable bulbs, marketable bulb yield, and average bulb size were determined. Hybrid varieties outperformed OP varieties for plant height, and leaf number but not for percentage of seedstalks, pink root incidence, percentage marketable yield, bulb size, and marketable bulb yield. In this study, most OP varieties perform as well or better than most of the hybrid varieties.

scholarly journals Effect of potash and sulphur on yield and quality parameters under different planting methods in onion

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 2434-2437
Author(s):  
Balvir Kaur ◽  
Paramjit Kaur Sraw ◽  
Amanpreet Kaur ◽  
Kuldeep Singh
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Planting Methods ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Neck Thickness ◽  
Bulb Yield

A field experiment was carried out to examine the effect of potash and sulphur on yield and quality parameters under different planting methods in onion (Allium cepa L.) during Rabi 2014 and 2015. The experiment consists of 8 treatment combinations viz. 2 planting methods (bed and flat), 4 treatments of fertilizer viz. S1-N100 P50 K0 S0 (control), S2 - N100 P50 K50 S0, S3 - N100 P50 K0S40, S4 - N100 P50 K50 S40. The experiment was laid in factorial randomized block design and replicated thrice. Uniform dose of farm Yard manure (50 t ha-1) was applied to all the treatments. Data on plant height (cm), leaves /plant (No.), neck thickness (mm), fresh bulb weight (g), fresh bulb yield (q ha-1), total soluble solids (T.S.S), sprouting (%),rotting (%) and physiological weight loss (%) at 30 and 90 days after of harvest were recorded . It has been observed that planting methods and fertilizer treatments showed significant difference at 5% level of significance for plant height (cm), neck thickness (mm), fresh bulb weight (g), fresh bulb yield (q ha-1),total soluble solids (T.S.S), sprouting(%), rotting(%) and physiological weight loss (%) at 30 days after harvest. However their interaction was significant for Neck thickness (mm), fresh bulb yield (q ha-1) and rotting (%).It was found that application of potash and sulphur with recommended dose of Nitrogen and phosphorus gave better results in relation to yield as well as quality characters. The results revealed that application of potash and sulphur with recommended dose of nitrogen and phosphorus (S4 - N100 P50 K50 S40 ) gave better results in relation to yield (339.6 q ha-1) as well as quality characters like sprouting (2.38 %) and rooting (12.18 %) and physiological weight loss at 30 and 90 days of harvest(10.22 and 20.50 % respectively).

scholarly journals Determination of essential and non-essential element contents of drinking water and baby water for infant’s nutrition

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
Funda Demir ◽  
Meral Yildirim Ozen ◽  
Emek Moroydor Derun
Keyword(s):  
Water Samples ◽  
Infant Nutrition ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Drinking Waters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Element Contents

Abstract In this study, essential (Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Na, P, Zn), and non-essential (Al, Ni, Pb) element contents of the drinking and baby water samples which are sold in the local market and tap water samples in Istanbul were examined. It was determined that elements of Cr, Cu, Fe, P, Zn, Al, and Ni were below detection limits in all water samples. Among the non-essential elements analyzed in water samples, Pb was the only detected element. At the same time, the percentages that meet the daily element requirements of infants were also calculated. As a result of the evaluations made, there is no significant difference in infant nutrition between baby waters and other drinking waters in terms of the element content.

A comparison of Charolais × Jersey and Friesian animals for vealer and steer beef production

1978 ◽  
Vol 18 (93) ◽  
pp. 505
Author(s):  
FJ Mickan ◽  
SA Spiker ◽  
RH Hallett
Keyword(s):  
Milk Intake ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Eye Muscle ◽  
Breed Difference ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fat Thickness ◽  
Dressing Percentage

Charolais sires were mated to Jersey dams and the progeny compared with Friesians for vealer (33 weeks) and steer (90 weeks) beef production. Nurse cows double-suckled one vealer of each breed. No significant difference in growth to slaughter between the Charolais x Jersey (C x J) and Friesian (0.79, 0.70 kg day-1 respectively) was recorded. The C x J vealers produced a significantly heavier carcase. Neither breed had sufficient fat cover (< 0.3 mm) for vealer production. No breed difference existed in the edible meat and fat proportions but the Friesian carcase had a larger percentage of bone. C x J had a significantly greater proportion of hindquarter in the carcase than the Friesian but no breed difference was recorded for either high or low priced cuts. Plunketting showed no difference in milk intake between breeds, but 24-hourly observations revealed that the C x J animals were usually the first to arrive at and last to leave the suckled cow. Steers double-suckled to weaning (1 2 weeks) and then run together until slaughtering gained 0.56 kg animal-1 day-1. There was no breed difference in carcase weights but the C x J had a significantly higher dressing percentage (53.1 vs. 50.5) and 25.3 per cent greater area of eye muscle. Again, fat thickness of the C x J (2.1 mm) and Friesian (1.8 mm) was far below the optimum (7-10 mm) required for the local market.

Plant height and height of the main ear in maize (Zea mays L.) at different locations and different plant densities

2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Gyenes-Hegyi ◽  
I. Pók ◽  
L. Kizmus ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Close Correlation ◽  
Plant Size ◽  
Considerable Effect ◽  
Maximum Height ◽  
The Best Approximation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Plant Densities ◽  
Ear Height

The plant height and the height of the main ear were studied over two years in twelve single cross maize hybrids sown at three different plant densities (45, 65 and 85 thousand plants/ha) at five locations in Hungary (Keszthely, Gönc, Gyöngyös, Sopronhorpács, Martonvásár). The results revealed that plant height and the height of the main ear are important variety traits and are in close correlation with each other. It was found that the hybrids grew the tallest when the genetic distance between the parental components was greatest (Mv 4, Mv 5). The height of the main ear was also the greatest in these hybrids, and the degree of heterosis was highest (193% for plant height, 194% for the height of the main ear). The shortest hybrids were those developed between related lines (Mv 7, Mv 11). In this case the heterosis effect was the lowest for both plant height (128%) and the height of the main ear (144%). The ratio of the height of the main ear to the plant height was stable, showing little variation between the hybrids (37–44%). As maize is of tropical origin it grows best in a humid, warm, sunny climate. Among the locations tested, the Keszthely site gave the best approximation to these conditions, and it was here that the maize grew tallest. The dry, warm weather in Gyöngyös stunted the development of the plants, which were the shortest at this location. Plant density had an influence on the plant size. The plants were shortest when sown at a plant density of 45,000 plants/ha, and the main ears were situated the lowest in this case. At all the locations the plant and main ear height rose when the plant density was increased to 65,000 plants/ha. At two sites (Gönc and Sopronhorpács) the plants attained their maximum height at the greatest plant density (85,000 plants/ha). In Keszthely there was no significant difference between these two characters at plant densities of 65 and 85 thousand plants/ha, while in Gyöngyös and Martonvásár the greatest plant density led to a decrease in the plant and main ear height. The year had a considerable effect on the characters tested.

scholarly journals Effect of Planting Date and Gibberellic Acid on the Growth and Yield of Garlic

2010 ◽  
pp. 132-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Islam ◽  
MH Reza ◽  
SMAHM Kamal ◽  
MA Wazed ◽  
KM Islam
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Planting Date ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Planting Time ◽  
Local Cultivar ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Bulb Yield

An experiment was conducted with a local cultivar of garlic to study the effects of planting date and gibberellic acid on the growth and yield of garlic at the field laboratory of the Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during November 2001 to April 2002. Early planting influenced the plant height, leaf number, bulb diameter and total dry matter. With the delay in planting time starting from November 7, the yield was chronologically reduced in later plantings. Significantly the highest bulb yield (2.67 t/ha) was recorded when planting was done on November 7 and lowest yield (0.92 t/ha) was obtained from December 22 planted crop. Bulb yield was higher in control plants than those of GA3 treated plants. The interaction effects of planting date and different concentrations of GA3 differed significantly in respect of plant height, number of leaves, bulb diameter and dry weight of roots, leaves and bulbs and yield of garlic.

scholarly journals Character association and path analysis in garlic (Allium sativum L) for yield and its attributes

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
SR Singh ◽  
NA Ahmed ◽  
S Lal ◽  
Asima Amin ◽  
Mudasir Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Character Association ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Bulb Yield

Character association and path analysis in twenty genotypically diverse indigenous genotypes of garlic (Allium sativum L.) were studied at the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar during the years 2010 and 2011 for nine important characters. Total bulb yield showed positive and significant genotypic and phenotypic associations with plant height, number of leaves per plant, pseudo-stem length, bulb weight and number of cloves per bulb, indicating that selection based on these traits will help increasing the yield of garlic. Path coefficient analysis provides an effective means of a critical examination of specific force action to produce a given correlation and measure the relative importance of each factor. In this analysis bulb yield was taken as dependant variable and rest characters were considered as independent variable. Bulb weight showed high positive and direct effect and significant positive correlation with total bulb yield. Therefore, bulb with higher weight should be considered in selection criteria for increasing the total bulb yield and emphasis should be given for selecting the genotypes with higher bulb weight. Overall path analysis indicated that direct effect of bulb weight and equatorial bulb diameter and indirect effect of plant height, number of leaves per plant, pseudo stem length, polar bulb diameter, equatorial bulb diameter, number of cloves per bulb and average weight of 50 cloves should be considered simultaneously for amenability of total bulb yield. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v11i1.18374 SAARC J. Agri., 11(1): 45-52 (2013)

scholarly journals Blue Light added with Red LEDs Enhance Growth Characteristics, Pigments Content, and Antioxidant Capacity in Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Basil, and Sweet Pepper in a Controlled Environment

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Most Naznin ◽  
Mark Lefsrud ◽  
Valerie Gravel ◽  
Md Azad
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Light Treatment ◽  
Pigment Content ◽  
Growth Chamber ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of this study was to investigate the different combinations of red (R) and blue (B) light emitting diode (LEDs’) lighting effects on growth, pigment content, and antioxidant capacity in lettuce, spinach, kale, basil, and pepper in a growth chamber. The growth chamber was equipped with R and B light percentages based on total light intensity: 83% R + 17% B; 91% R + 9% B; 95% R + 5% B; and control was 100% R. The photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD), photoperiod, temperature, and relative humidity of the growth chamber were maintained at 200 ± 5 μmol m−2 s−1, 16 h, 25/21 ± 2.5 °C, and 65 ± 5%, respectively. It is observed that the plant height of lettuce, kale, and pepper was significantly increased under 100% R light, whereas the plant height of spinach and basil did not show any significant difference. The total leaf number of basil and pepper was significantly increased under the treatment of 95% R + 5% B light, while no significant difference was observed for other plant species in the same treatment. Overall, the fresh and dry mass of the studied plants was increased under 91% R + 9% B and 95% R + 5% B light treatment. The significantly higher flower and fruit numbers of pepper were observed under the 95% R + 5% B treatment. The chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll content of lettuce, spinach, basil, and pepper was significantly increased under the 91% R + 9% B treatment while the chlorophyll content of kale was increased under the 95% R + 5% B light treatment. The total carotenoid content of lettuce and spinach was higher in the 91% R + 9% B treatment whereas the carotenoid content of kale, basil, and pepper was increased under the 83% R + 17% B treatment. The antioxidant capacity of the lettuce, spinach, and kale was increased under the 83% R + 17% B treatment while basil and pepper were increased under the 91% R + 9% B treatment. This result indicates that the addition of B light is essential with R light to enhance growth, pigment content, and antioxidant capacity of the vegetable plant in a controlled environment. Moreover, the percentage of B with R light is plant species dependent.

scholarly journals RESPON DOSIS PUPUK KANDANG KAMBING TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN MENTIMUN (Cucumis sativus L.) VARIETAS HIBRIDA

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-29
Author(s):  
Wahyu Wardiana Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Cucumis Sativus ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L ◽  
Fruit Length ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Goat Manure

This research is aimet to known the responsed of cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus L.), the good means for the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) of the hybrid varieties doses of good means. This study uses a randomized block design (RAK) with one factor and 5 replications. The main factors, namely: goat manure. First repeat that: without fertilizer (P0), manure goat 10 ton / ha (P1), manure goat 20 ton / ha (P2), manure goat 30 ton / ha (P3), and the latter is manure goat 40 ton / ha (P4). The parameters observed were plant height, leaf number, fruit weight, fruit length and diameter of the fruit. Data analysis by using analysis of variance (ANOVA), if the effect followed by Least Significant Difference Test (BNT). The results based on the analysis of variance showed that: 1) Treatment of manure goat (P) significantly affected the growth and yield of cucumber plants include all the parameters of observation starting plant height, leaf number, fruit weight, fruit length and fruit diameter. Dose goat manure 40 t / ha is the best concentration to produce the highest average values for all parameters. The lowest value of all parameters are shown on the dose P0 (without manure goat / control).

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