A field experiment was carried out Rabi season of 2017-18 at research farm of ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer, Rajasthan to study the growth, yield and essential oil characterization of coriander variety Ajmer Coriander-2 (ACr-2) as influenced by nutrient levels and crop geometry. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design with four replications. The experiment was comprises three treatment of each crop geometry and nutrient management. Crop geometry G1 (30 cm x 15 cm), G2 (30 cm x 10 cm) and G3 (30 cm x 5 cm) with nutrient levels N, P2O5 and K2O of kg/ha F1 (40:20:10), F2 (50:25:15) and F3 (60:30:20). The results revealed that the maximum plant height (91.38 cm), primary branches per plant (10.90) and secondary branches per plant (13.28) were recorded with application of 60:30:20 kg/ha NPK and crop geometry of 30 cm x 10 cm. Similar trends were found in yield attributes like number of umbel per plant (34.09) and number of umbellates per umbel (5.91). Seed yield per hectare (1271.25 kg/ha) and essential oil yield (6.74 kg/ha) was also observed with application of 60:30:20 kg/ha NPK with crop geometry of 30 cm x 10 cm. Based on the results it is concluded that nutritional level of 60:30:20 kg/ha NPK with crop geometry of 30 cm x 10 cm is better for realizing higher seed yields of coriander variety ACr-2.

Spinach beet is one of the most common leafy vegetables of tropical and sub-tropical regions. The popular palak growing states include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Gujarat. However, Palak is not very popular in South India. It is primarily used as potherb. It is a rich Source of vitamin A and C and also contains appreciable amount of protein, calcium and iron. The leaves contain low oxalic acid. Variety All Green was developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, it produces green tender leaves and gives about 6-7 cuttings at 15-20 days interval with yields about 12 tonnes/ha. Bio-fertilizers are less expressive, ecofriendly and sustainable likely to assume greater significance complement or supplement to inorganic fertilizers. A field experiment was conducted to see the effect of biofertilizers on growth and yield of spinach. Under study treatments imposed were Control – RDF (T0), Azotobacter @ 10kg/ha (T1), PSB @10 kg/ha (T2), Azotobacter + PSB each @10 kg/ha (T3), Azotobacter + PSB as seed treatment (T4), Azotobacter @ 2 lit/ha (T5), PSB @2 lit/ha (T6), Azotobacter+ PSB each @2 lit/ha (T7),Azotobacter @10 kg and PSB @2 lit/ha (T8), Azotobacter @ 2 lit + PSB @ 10 kg/ha (T9). Result revealed that biofertilizer supplimentation beneficial over control with respect to growth and yield of crop. Among biofertilizers of Azotobacter and PSB each at 2 litre per hectare application through liquid formulation was better and economic to the farmers for growing spinach cv. All Green.

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The present study was carried out to know about inheritance of two characters namely branching behavior and bearing pattern in clusterbean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] in F2 segregating population. The initial experimental material consisted of F1 seeds of three different crosses along with parents of clusterbean viz., F5 × RGC-1066, PNB × CAZG-16-10-3, IDB-29-2 × BSL(11×15). The segregating progenies were raised at 50 cm row to row and 20 cm plant to plant spacing. All the F2 segregating plants of a cross were tagged and observations were recorded periodically till confirmation of the phenotype. The statistical analysis done by chi square method to find the goodness of fit for genetic ratio for different gene action involved in these segregating populations. The present study revealed that the branching behavior was controlled by two pairs of genes interacting in different pattern in two segregating F2 population viz., PNB × CAZG-16-10-3 (9:6:1) exhibited polymeric gene action, F5 × RGC-1066 (9:3:4) exhibited with supplementary gene action, while IDB-29-2 × BSL (3:1) branching and bearing pattern controlled by one pair of gene which exhibited monogenic inheritance.

Tomato is one of the most important protective food crops of India. The major tomato producing states are Bihar,