Impact of Growth Regulators on Seed Yield and Quality of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)
Journal Title: Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology - Year 2017, Vol 22, Issue 5
Abstract
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an important seed spices crop of family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) with cross-pollination as mode of reproduction. Coriander is an important seed spice, cultivated in almost states of India and gaining export importance. Plant growth regulators (PGRs) have emerged as magic chemical that could increase agricultural production at an unprecedented rate and help in removing or circumventing many of the barrier imposed by genetics and environment. Therefore considering significance of coriander in national economy, a field experiment was conducted at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to study the impact of growth regulators on seed yield and quality of coriander. The research material comprised of four genotypes viz. DH-5, DH-36, DH-228 and DH-246 was grown with three replications in factorial RBD. Two PGRs namely NAA and GA3 each at 50 ppm and a control (water spray) were used as treatments at the time of 50% flowering. The foliar application of growth regulators such as NAA and GA3 at 50 percent flowering was found most effective to enhance the plant height, number of branches per plant, number of umbels per plant, number of seeds per umbel, number of seed per umbellate, seed yield and seed quality parameters such as test weight, standard germination, seedling length, seedling dry weight, vigor index-I & vigor index-II, dehydrogenase enzyme activity, field emergence index and seedling establishment. So, the application of NAA and GA3 was useful in more seed setting, high seed yield and quality of all the genotype. Among all the genotypes, Hisar Anand (DH-5) was found the highest seed yielder followed by Hisar Bhoomit (DH-228), Hisar Surbhi (DH-246) and Hisar Sugandh (DH-36).
Authors and Affiliations
Pradeep Singh, V. S. Mor, R. C. Punia, Sunil Kumar
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP318465
- DOI 10.9734/CJAST/2017/35163
- Views 109
- Downloads 0
Analysis of Wide Band Unequal Cone Angle Biconical Antenna
Radiation properties of biconical antenna of unequal cone angles have not been widely reported as compared to equal angle biconical antennas. Biconical antennas with cone of angle 90° have been widely reported. In this p...
The Use of Electronic Control Systems in Road Traffic
In Turkey, road traffic has been increasing rapidly in province centers with the increase of the number of vehicles. The number of motor vehicles has shown an increase of 70 % within the last decade in Turkey. Inner-city...
Development of a Forging Machine for Improved Blacksmithing in Nigeria
Aims: To perform an investigation in the production processes and methods of operation of the blacksmith forging machine in six blacksmith shops in Nigeria. Study Design: Qualitative study combined with a survey. Place...
Modeling of Body Weight and Component Parts Changes in Broiler Chicken Raised to Maturity
The purpose of this study was to model the change in weight and major component parts of broiler chicken using three growth models (Gompertz, Logistics and Richard). A total of two hundred and seventy Abor acre strains o...
Age Differences in Body Image Perceptions of Tribal Adolescents
The present study on age differences in body image perceptions of tribal adolescents was conducted at Tribal welfare schools and colleges in and around Adilabad district. Expost- facto type design was adapted for the stu...