Guidance Dr M.L. Choudhary Vice-Chancellor, BAU, Sabour. Editors V.B. Patel Syed Sheraz Mahdi Kasturikasen Beura Anil

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2 Guidance Dr M.L. Choudhary Vice-Chancellor, BAU, Sabour Editors V.B. Patel Syed Sheraz Mahdi Kasturikasen Beura Anil Correct citation Annual Report 0-3 Bihar Agricultural University Sabour 830 (Bhagalpur), Bihar ISSN: Published by Dr R.K. Sohane, Director Directorate of Extension Education Bihar Agricultural University Sabour 830 (Bhagalpur), Bihar All Rights Reserved Bihar Agricultural University Sabour 830 (Bhagalpur), Bihar Photo Credits Nawal Kishor & Devraj Vikram Important note: This report contains unprocessed or semiprocessed data, which would form the basis of scientific papers in due course. The material contained in the report therefore may not be used without the written permission of university except for quoting it for scientific reference. Designing& Printing Diksha Art, Patna #

3 PREFACE PREFACE During the year 0-3, India has produced million tonnes of food grains and country has achieved record pulses production of 8.45 million tonnes. Whereas, the state Bihar has surpassed other states to register the highest growth rate of 7. 6% in agriculture and has produced 4.0 million tonnes of food grains during the same year. The Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) which came into existence on August 05, 00 has completed over two years of service to the state and nation. The university is emerging as one of the best agricultural Universities in India due to its quality education, research, extension programmes and has been generating quality human resource through its 07 different constituent colleges. Practical infrastructure and facilities including smart class room, eresource library and state of art laboratories have been created to provide hands on learning and research to both under-graduate and post-graduate students. Total enrollment of students (UG and PG) during this year has reached to 8. University library has acquired 3, 666 books and subscribed to, 706 online journal, 7 foreign, 55 Indian and 450 open access journals during the period under report. Research programmes are being carried out into six sub-groups viz. crop improvement, natural resource management, crop protection, social science and product development & marketing to tackle location specific problems of different agro-climatic zones of the state of Bihar. The research programmes and activities are constantly and critically reviewed and each Research Station has been assigned priorities to make research user oriented and demand driven. Consequently, large number of technologies and recommendations which university has succeeded in popularizing among the farmers in the state are worth encouraging. During this year, a total of 98 Kisan Chaupal were organized which benefitted 47, 355 farmers. But the state where, nearly 9.5 per cent of 6.4 million land holdings are fragmented, small and marginal, belongs to 88 per cent of the farmers also face new challenges on integration of value chains, liberalization and globalization effects, market volatility and other risks and vulnerability, adaptation of climate change etc. The Govt of Bihar, Govt of India, ICAR and various funding agencies in India and abroad are helpful in supporting the BAU to carry out the activities are duly acknowledged. Bihar Agricultural University Every year the events related to agricultural education, research, extension are incorporated in the annual report. I thank the Deans of faculties, Directors, Comptroller, Registrar, BAU, Associate Dean cum Principals and Chairmen/Heads of the Departments who were instrumental in providing the required information in time. I wish to convey my sincere gratitude to the teachers, researchers, non-teaching staff and farm workers who are contributing to the task. This annual report gives a brief outline of the activities carried out in Bihar Agricultural University during 0-3. I appreciate the efforts made by editorial team on Annual Report to compile, edit and bring out this report. (M. L. Choudhary) Vice-Chancellor, BAU

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5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (Bhagalpur) has completed more than two years of service to the state as it was established on 5th August 00 by an Act (No. 0 of 00) of the State Legislature of Bihar as a State Agricultural University specified by the University Grant Commission under section of the University Grant Commission Act 956. In short span of time, the University brought demand-driven and technology-led revolution in the state to meet the challenges of the rising demand for food, improving livelihood opportunities of farmers, and for ensuring sustainable farming and agricultural growth. To sustain the benefits of research and development, the university facilitates creating a favourable institutional support, infrastructure and policy environment at different administrative levels. Concerted efforts have been made to transform the university to be more sensitive to the needs of the farming community, especially the small stakeholders and the poor farmers living in the backward, fragile and marginal areas. The University offers courses for the award of UG degree through its seven colleges while PG & Ph.D. Degrees are offered at BAC, Sabour for agricultural stream and at BVC, Patna for Veterinary stream. Master Degree Programme in agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding & genetics, plant pathology, soil science & agricultural chemistry, animal genetics & breeding, animal nutrition, animal reproduction, gynaecology & obstetrics, livestock production & management and veterinary parasitology are offered. BAU is one of the first State Agricultural Universities to have started centre for Teaching Excellence in collaboration with University of Illinois USA to train faculty members in Teaching i Technology and propagate good teaching practices for quality leaning. In order to have holistic development of students, important lectures of experts on career, motivation and leadership are organized. Besides, training and workshop on communication skills & personality development were also organized. Bihar Agricultural University continues its research activities through its six research groups i.e. crop improvement, natural resource management, crop protection, product development & marketing and social science. A total of 03 experiments including 8 AICRP, national and international were conducted during 0-3. In rice; aerobic rice, hybrids for mid and early maturity group, aromatic rice, pure line varieties tolerant to drought and water logging to address needs of rainfed ecosystem resistant against sheath blight, false smut and bacterial leaf blight were key priority during the period under report. Similarly in wheat, biotic and abiotic stresses tolerance especially heat and foliar diseases; in maize hybrids for full season and medium maturity group were mainly focussed. Never the less, high yielding varieties with multiple resistances in pulses and oilseeds were important research priority. Clonal selection and hybrids for quality and higher yields in fruits, improved variety and hybrids in key vegetable crops of state were program objectives in fruits and vegetables. Intensification and diversification of rice based cropping system with better management practices based on local requirement for increased productivity, profitability and s u sta i n a b i l i t y i s a m o n g o u r p r i o r i t y. Standardization and feasibility of bio-fertiliser and cultivation of green manure crops to improve

6 0-03 the soil health is being continued. A fraction of this group was focused on standardising and optimising date of sowing, seed rate and spacing, and integrated weed management for rice and wheat. Integrated Nutrient Management, Water use efficiency, Nutrient uptake efficiency are other issues, getting attention. The intensive work on weeds control in various crops through chemical, crop competition, crop rotation etc. is in progress. The experiments on bio-efficacy of herbicides are being conducted. Integrated farming system (IFS) model; and sustainable production model (SPM) for ricewheat cropping system under irrigated condition were developed. Crop protection is considered as the key component and a serious concern for the challenges of food security and food safety. Survey and surveillance were the focal point of crop protection research group to understand the scenario and trend of diseases and insect infestation in the chosen area of Bihar. Diseases on vegetables like chilli, brinjal, okra, onion, garlic were surveyed and diseases like anthracnose, damping-off, leaf curl etc. were found most prevalent in the area. Wilt and die-back were serious issues in guava orchards. Alongside, estimation of farmer-friendly insects and biological control agents of microbial world was done. Observations on flower visiting pollinators and honeybee diseases were taken. Virulence spectrum of bacterial leaf blight pathogen of rice was characterised. A variety of a crop cannot be developed without assessment for insect pests and diseases. Development of sick-plot for a few soil-borne pathogens is underway. Attempts have been made to increase the shelflife of fresh and processed cauliflower using safe technologies. The 6-Benzylaminopurine at the rate of 00 ppm has been found the best to increase the shelf-life of cauliflowers during ambient storage. The pre-treatments for quality dehydrated cauliflowers have been standardised. The blanching followed by pre-treatment with CaCl at the rate of 5000 ppm produced the best cauliflower with good colour and acceptability. Different treatments comprised of several ii combinations of vegetables have been formulated to prepare the low cost vegetable sauce. The combination of [pumpkin (8%), beetroot (8%), cabbage (7%), palak (7%), coriander (5%), and green chilli (%)] has been found the best. Banana varieties were assessed for processing potential. The cooking varieties (Kothiya, Digha and Batisha) after pre-treatment with KMS (%) may be dried into chips and flakes form and then can be converted into powder. However, table variety Harichal is not suitable for drying and powdering with same treatment. Banana based bakery products have also been prepared. The product prepared using 3.5g baking powder with 5g banana powder had the best physical and sensory qualities. Design and development of a maize-cum-paddy operated Sheller have been attempted. The power from electric motor was transmitted to the worm shaft and then from gear shaft to the shelling unit shaft. The impact of shallow tube well (STW) on the economy of farms in the state of Bihar was assessed. There are 6060 numbers of Shallow Tube well financed by all Banks in Bhagalpur district during 00- to 0-. The result revealed that the compound growth rate of production and productivity of major vegetables has increased except for potato. The compound growth rate of fruits in Bihar indicated that except for production and productivity of mango, all other selected fruits have shown an increasing trend in area, production and productivity. Vegetable and fruit are now being viewed at market of national importance owing to the fact that these have large export potential. In another study on base line survey for chickpea and pigeon pea, it was recorded that area under chickpea has been declining by about 60 per cent (during 970 to 0). Lentil was the only pulse whose cropped area increased by 0,000 hectare. Declined in area of chickpea was mainly due to insecure harvest of crop in isolated pockets due to several factors. Therefore for increasing total production of chickpea in the state is needed to give greater emphasis on increasing area besides adoption of improved production and protection technology.

7 0-03 Studies on retention of placenta in crossbred cattle with special reference to biochemical profile and its treatment were conducted. Effect of supplementation of prebiotics and probiotics on the performance of broiler chickens was assessed. Various experiments on ration supplemented with different dietary constituents were conducted. Studies on genetic and non-genetic factors on growth and carcass traits of different strains of Japanese quail and their crosses (Coturnix coturnix japonica) were also performed. In addition, different epidemiological studies on foot and mouth disease were carried out. There were 9 outbreaks of FMD during this period. All the Cases of Foot and Mouth disease were caused by FMD virus serotypes O. Outreach programme on monitoring of drug residues and environmental pollutants and evaluation of their safety were performed. During the stipulated course of time different integrated goat and poultry farming systems have been developed in Bihar. In the field of extension education, Bihar Agricultural University has many initiatives to its credit during the reporting year. The Directorate of Extension Education with its 6 wings and having a network of 0 KVKs located in 0 districts of the state is exclusively devoted to outreach programme. Bihar Agriculture University has developed a knowledge network and dissemination system for increasing access and capacity building of farmers in the state with the intervention of Information and Communication technology. On 8th April 0, the University has started Kisan choupal - Bihar Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Kisano Ke Dwar an innovative step to revive the rich tradition of the villages though it's KVKs on every Saturday. A total of 98 Kisan chaupal were organized which benefitted 47,355 farmers including 8,380 farm women and 757 extension functionaries. A total of 55 on-farm trials were conducted under 0 specific thematic areas. Similarly a number of live demonstrations were also conducted i.e.,808 for cereals and legumes, 68 for oilseeds, 43 for vegetables and 43 for other iii crops like jute, fruit crops, makhana, etc. Besides, university organised 30,94 extension programmes benefitting, 3, 74 farmers and 5,698 extension functionaries and also provided,93 different types of advisory services. A total of,789 field visits were made for providing on-spot solution of field related problems which benefited 7,703 farmers. Moreover, KVKs of the university had conducted 88 method demonstrations to inculcate skill of the farmers on modern farm practices in agriculture and allied sector, in which 57 farmers and 40 extension functionaries were benefited. The university through its KVKs had also produced 0 CD/DVD, 8 extension literature, 43 newspaper coverage, 75 popular articles, 83 radio talks and 85 TV talks during the last year. The university had organized Kisan Mela at Sabour during March 7-9, 03 wherein farmers from 38 districts of the state had participated. Regular Scientific Advisory Committee meeting has been conducted regularly by all KVKs of the university. Besides, technology week was also conducted by university through its different KVKs in which 8489 male, 905 female and 39 extension functionaries had participated. The project on implement banking for accelerating mechanization was tested for efficiency in two districts i.e. Bhagalpur and Munger, in a way to accelerate mechanization through creation of implement bank at block level in above mentioned districts. In addition, three villages namely, Harigaon, Sadanandpur and Sakrorha were selected for technology demonstration under NICRA project. The university has established Electronic Media & Production Centre (EMPC) at its headquarter for audio, video and multimedia development/production which comprises of a u d i o a n d v i d e o st u d i o s, P C R ro o m, recording/edition room, digital archives, library and auxiliary facilities. Bihar Agricultural University has developed its own website and information on the web is being updated regularly. Besides, an agriculture e-portal has also

8 0-03 been developed for web-casting using Web Portal for agriculture related services, SMS facilities for farmers with high speed internet connectivity in order to upload complete information (climatology, variety, agronomy, plant protection, post harvest management, etc.) and recommended package of practices for the mandate crops in the form of video/audio/ multimedia. More than 000 farmers were directly benefitted by the training provided by the scientists to the farmers through video conferencing facility. Moreover, 78 voice messages have been sent to the registered farmers on seasonal cropping practices from the KVK. Agromet Advisory Services were provided to the farmers through Agromet Advisory Unit of the university in timely manner. The university has supported the production of over 50 hours of video content on important cropping practices and farmers participatory videos on a range of cereal, fruit, flower and plantation crops. More than 38 calls from the farmers on various problems related to agriculture and allied discipline have been attended by respective scientists of the university. In addition, six programmes have been run about 95 times through community radio station of the university. More than 800 soil samples received from the farmers of the adjoining villages were analysed in Plant health clinic wherein, the complete micronutrient analysis has been provided for 56 samples. In addition, 47 farmers have personally visited the plant health clinic with soil and plant disease related issues. Regular training programmes have been organized by the university through its constituent colleges, zonal research stations and KVKs for capacity building in terms of trained farmers besides workforce in government agencies like ATMA, department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Horticulture etc. The university had organized 4 different training programmes, out of which 4 were sponsored by iv ATMAs, 6 by BAMETI, by RKVY and by IFFCO and remaining two training programmes was selfsponsored. A total 06 farmers and extension functionaries were registered in these training programmes. During 0-3, university produced,99.73q quality seed of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables. Besides of quality seed, university also produced 8.8 lakh quality saplings of fruit plants. University library has online access of CAB abstract with 700 full text journals, full access of 55 CABI e-books, online access of,706 full text journals through CeRA, 450 open access journals on agricultural science and 7,64 e-theses from Krishi Prabha. A total of 33,5 books are available in the library. Besides, the library has acquired different database i.e. AGRIS, AGRICOLA, CABSAC, HORT CD, CROP CD since 973. University had organized Inter college sports completion at its headquarter during November 3-4, 0. Forty three students from different colleges participated in All India Inter Agricultural University sports & Games meet (0-3) held at Karnataka Veterinary & Animal and Fisheries Science University, Bidar during March 6-0, 03. Besides, students had participated in Zonal Meet Elocution contest held at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalya, Mohanpur on t h November, 0 and National elocution contest held at Orissa Agricultural University, Bhubaneswar on 8th February, 03. Various in-house publications such as Bihar Kisan Diary- 03, Krishak Sandesh (Four Issue) Krishi Ke Kahawate, Bihar Kisan Guide, Kisan Samachar (Three Issue), Krishak Hitkari Yojnaye, Krishi Calendar, Madhumakhi Palan, Mahila Sashaktikaran Ki Aur Agrasar Bihar, Krishi Udyamita Vikas-Badhte Kadam were published. In addition, university has also started publishing Happening at BAU A Weekly Newsletter. More than 45 research papers, 9 popular articles, 4 book chapters and 30 conference papers were also credited to the university.

9 S. No. 0 0 Contents Particulars Page No. Executive Summary Introduction. Background. Genesis.3 Vision.4 Mandate.5 Agricultural Education.6 Agricultural Research.7 Agricultural Extension.8 University Administration.9 Staff Position i-iv Education. University & its Colleges. Under Graduate Programmes.3 Post Graduate Programmes.4 Other Activities Research 3. Crop Improvement 3. Natural Resource Management 3.3 Crop Protection 3.4 Product Development &Marketing 3.5 Social Science 3.6 Animal Science 3.7 Technology Assessment & Refinement Extension Education 4. Wings of Directorate 4. Programmes of Directorate 4.3 Frontline Demonstration 4.4 Extension Activities 4.5 Convergence &Linkages 4.6 Rural Agricultural Work Experience 4.7 Gender Mainstreaming 4.8 Farm Machine Bank 4.9 Technology Week 4.0 National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture 4. Kisan Choupal 4. Kisan Mela Sabour 4.3 Kisan Mela Katihar 4.4 Information Communication & Technology Training 5. Farmers & Farm Women 5. Rural Youth 5.3 Extension Functionaries 5.4 Workshops 5.5 Mali Training 5.6 Kisan Salahkar 5.7 Nehru Yuva Kendra

10 Sl. No. 06 Seeds and Quality Planting Material 6. Seed & Saplings Production 6. Maintenance Breeding 6.3 Mother Orchards 6.4 Quality Measures/Systems 6.5 Modern Tools/Techniques/Technologies use for Seed/Propagule Production Page University Library 7. Services of Library 7. Library Resource Development 7.3 Utilization of Library Services 7.4 Budgetary Provision Students'Welfare Activities 8. Medical Facility 8. Physical Education 8.3 Extra Curricular Activities 8.4 Scholarship/Stipend 8.5 Students' Discipline 8.6 Co-curricular Activities Important meetings/workshops 9. Extension Council Meet 9. Scientific Advisory Committee 9.3 Review Meetings 9.4 Review Workshop 9.5& 9.6 Interface Meetings Awards/Recognitions 0. Faculty Members 0. Innovative Farmers Faculty Development Programme 88 Ongoing Projects. In-house Projects. Externally Funded Projects Publications 3. In-house Publications 3. Research Publications 3.3 Popular Articles 3.4 Books/Book Chapters 3.5 Papers Presented Budget 3 Appendices I Members of Senate ii Members of Board of Management iii Members of Academic Council I II III Contents PARTICULARS

11 0 Introduction INTRODUCTION. Background The Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, one amongst the six agricultural colleges established in the country between 905 and 908 has to its credit of contributing immensely in systematic agricultural education. The college initially started diploma of Licentiate in Agriculture and imparted training in agriculture including Livestock and Rural Economy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Entomology, Veterinary, Agricultural Engineering and Land Record. The rice research at Sabour is the oldest and even the present-day Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack was a sub-station of Sabour. In 936, a section on physiological aspects of fruits trees particularly, mango and litchi was established, which was eventually transformed into a full-fledged Horticultural Section in 945. During the war period an Entomology Section was established at Sabour. Later Plant Pathology section was founded as one of its units which gained independent status in 948. The Soil Survey organizations came in 954 which was considered as the best organization in the country. The work on soil survey was started and the soils of Bihar was divided in 3 Soil Associations and their Maps were prepared. Quite a number of sections such as Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Statistics, Irrigation Research, etc. were either established or strengthened during mid-fifties to mid-sixties. Many external agencies research scheme like AICRP and PL-480 came into existence. The Bihar Agricultural College and Research Institute became constituent units of Rajendra Agricultural University with establishment of the university at Pusa (Samastipur) in 97.. Genesis Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (Bhagalpur) is a State Agricultural University, which has been established on 5th August 00 by an Act (No. 0 of 00) of the State Legislature of Bihar as a State Agricultural University specified by the University Grant Commission under section of the University Grant Commission Act 956. The main campus of the newly created university was located at the erstwhile Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour. The university has 7 colleges (5 crop sciences + Veterinary and dairy science, research stations spread in 3 agro-ecological zones of Bihar. The University also own 0 Farm Science Centre (KVKs) established in 0 of the 5 districts falling under the jurisdiction of the University..3 Vision The Bihar Agriculture University was founded with objective of improving life of people in state especially farmers in a qualitative manner which are constituting more than two-third of the population. Having set ultimate goal of benefitting society at large, the university intends to achieve it by imparting world class need based agricultural education, research, extension and public services..4 Mandate The mutually supporting mandates of the University in field of agricultural education, research and extension are: o Education: Developing quality human-ware and suitably trained human resources 0

12 0-03 through professional programmes in agriculture and allied fields. o Research: Undertaking mutually reinforcing basic, applied and adaptive research besides acquiring and refining technologies for addressing the present and future problems in field of agriculture. Capturing new opportunities that would be proved beneficial for large number of people involved in farm activities. o Extension: Ensuring transfer of technology effectively and extending assistance in adoption of technology with vibrant extension services taking into account the socio- economic conditions of the target groups besides agroecological security needs. o Training: Establishing centre for excellence in training for capacity building of extension professional, paraprofessionals as well as vocational training of adults and youths and women through conventional as well as open & distance learning..5 Agricultural Education Bihar agricultural university has Undergraduate Programme in four areas and imparting B.Sc. Ag; B.Sc. Hort. B.V.Sc; B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) degrees. Presently PG in five disciplines in Agriculture namely agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology and Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry and five disciplines in Veterinary Science namely Animal Breeding & Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Animal Reproductions, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Livestock Production & Management and Veterinary Parasitology is operative. BAU is one of the first State Agricultural Universities to have started centre for Teaching Excellence in collaboration with University of Illinois USA to train faculty members in Teaching Technology and propagate good teaching practices for quality leaning. The chosen resource persons from among faculty members will be trained abroad on education technology. University firmly believes in holistic development of students and organizes occasional lectures of exports on career, motivation and leadership. Besides training and workshop on communication skills & personality development are also organized..6 Agricultural Research Bihar Agriculture University has been assigned responsibility of crop improvement, augmenting horticulture and livestock production apart from management of agricultural activities and carrying out researches that would improve overall agriculture production in agro climatic zones II, IIIA and IIIB comprising larger part of the state. Scientists are also working in 0 improvement of natural and genetic resource management, diversification of production systems and value-added crop and livestock products. Social, economic and policy research are an integral component of BAU's research to better target sustainable development and to enhance the uptake and impact of the research outputs. The research programs are characterized in six sub group's viz. crop improvement, natural resource management, crop protection, social sciences and product development & marketing. These research programs are mandate of different suborganizations of the University i.e., Colleges of agriculture in Sabour, Buxar, Saharsa and Purnea; Bihar Veterinary College, Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology and College of Horticulture in Nalanda and various regional research stations in form of students project, plan and non-plan projects. The University has developed collaboration with number of national and international institutes of repute. It has a strong linkage with ICAR institutes including Directorate of Rice Research, Directorate of Wheat Research, Indian Institute of Pulse Research, Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Project Directorate of Cropping Systems & Research, Directorate of Maize Research, Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture, National Dairy Research Institute, Indian Veterinary Research Institute and several others. Similarly, University research is also collaborated with various international organizations like International Rice Research Institute for stress tolerant rice (STRASA), rainfed rice development (IRRAS), Aerobic Rice Breeding and dry direct seeded rice; International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement for abiotic stress tolerant and climate resilient maize hybrids, cropping system agronomy and wheat breeding; International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics for improving chickpea, groundnut and pigeon pea breeding. BAU and ICRISAT are also exploring possibility of developing pigeon pea hybrids using indigenous materials. The university is also collaborating with International Plant Nutrient Institute for developing site specific nutrient management in rice, wheat and maize. With Evonick Germany, the university is developing technologies for offsetting terminal water stress in rainfed winter legumes. New research for developmental facility have been created for micropropagation of banana, strawberry and exotic flowers; protected cultivation; biofertlisers and biopesticides production. Key research themes in the university include improving resource use, natural resource management comprising climate change adaptation and mitigation; farming system research;

13 0-03 genetic enhancement of crops including horticulture and livestock resilient to biotic and abiotic stresses; product development and value addition, technology transfer and out scaling; capacity enhancement and social sciences and policy research..7 Agricultural Extension In the field of extension education, Bihar Agricultural University has many initiatives to its credit. New methods have been successfully experimented by university for technology transfer to farmers. Quite a number of technologies that university succeeded in popularizing among farmers were developed at the university. Bihar Agriculture University has developed a knowledge network and dissemination system for increasing access and capacity building of farmers in the state with the intervention of Information and Communication technology. It has established Electronic Media & Production Centre (EMPC) at BAU, Sabour for audio, video and multimedia development/production which comprises of audio and video studios, PCR room, recording/edition room, digital archives, library and auxiliary facilities. An agriculture e-portal has also been developed for web-casting using Web Portal for agriculture related services, SMS facilities for farmers with high speed internet connectivity. Complete information (climatology, variety, agronomy, plant protection, post-harvest management, etc.) and recommended package of practices for the mandate crops in the form of video/audio/multimedia will be put on the web portal which shall be augmented/updated continuously. Besides CDs and video of the multimedia will be distributed to the farmers. Now, the University headquarters has also been connected initially with five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to connect with farmers from the university headquarters with timely and relevant messages. The work taken under tribal development programme through KVKs is helping in income generation as well as employment generation by producing more and more farm products from less and less land and water, inclusion of mushroom crop in agriculture sector, employment generation for unemployment rural youth, improvement in standard of living, income generation and improvement in health and farm wellbeing. Bihar Agricultural University has developed its own website and information on the web is being updated regularly..8 University Administration.8. Board of Management The board of management in university is the apex body responsible for formulation/ modification and review of acts besides formulation of policies concerning functioning of the university. The Vice Chancellor is the 03 Chairman and other ex-officio members of the board include Agriculture Production Commissioner/Principal Secretary / Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Bihar; Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Finance, Govt. of Bihar; Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Animal & Fisheries Resources, Govt. of Bihar; Director, Agriculture; Director, Horticulture. There is one external member from academic who is well known in the field of agriculture and/or science. There are five member nominated by state government, State Legislature (), women working at grass root level (), Progressive farmer (), Agri-entrepreneur() and one representative of ICAR. There is one each of Director, Dean, and Chairman of Department which are nominated by Vice Chancellor. The Registrar is the ex-officio Secretary-Member of the Board. The Board is responsible for framing rules, regulations and amendments to it. It is also responsible for financial requirement and review of the university..8. Senate Senate, highest body of the university is headed by Chancellor. Vice-Chancellor is empowered to chair senate meetings in absence of chancellor as per provisions of Act and Statutes. Agriculture production commissioner; Principal secretary, Food and Consumer Protection; Special/Additional/Joint Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Bihar; Chief Conservator of Forest, Bihar; Director, Agriculture; Director, Animal Husbandry; Director, Fisheries; Joint Director, Agriculture Education; Director Research (BAU); Director Extension Education; all Deans of Faculties; all Principals of constituent colleges and all Directors of Research Institutes of the university; representatives from Legislative Assembly (7), Legislative Council (), six teacher, one employee's representative, two persons nominated by Bihar Fruit & Vegetable Development Corporation and COMFED, two farmers nominated by state govt., two eminent scientist nominated by Governor of Bihar and one meritorious students nominated by Vice-Chancellor are the members of Senate. Responsibilities entrusted to senate include policy review besides review of progress being made by university in different fields..8.3 Academic Council The top educational body of the university has been entrusted responsibility of reviewing educational programmes periodically in order to maintain high standards of education in university. The council is empowered to formulate necessary rules and regulations for implementation of educational programmes. Headed by Vice-chancellor the members of the council include the Directors, all Deans of the Faculty/Deans, all Chairman, Post Graduate Departments, two heads from each college, one nominated professor from each faculty, one

14 0-03 eminent agriculture educationist, with Registrar as member secretary. The responsibility of the council is to take care of all the academic affairs of the university..8.4 Chancellor The governor of Bihar is the Chancellor of the university and by virtue of his office. He is the head of the university and presides over convocations of the university..8.5 Vice Chancellor The Vice Chancellor is the whole time officer of the university. The Vice Chancellor is the principal executive and academic officer of the university and ex-officio chairman of the board of management and the academic council. In the absence of chancellor, he presides at the convocation of the university and confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them. Vice Chancellor exercises general control over the affairs of the university and is responsible for due maintenance of discipline in the university..8.6 Other Senior Officials Deans and other senior officials of the university are chairman of their respective faculties besides board of studies of the concerning faculty. Responsible for organizing teaching programmes, deans are needed to report to the Vice-Chancellor. The Director of Research is responsible for the direction and co-ordination of research programmes; Director of Residence Instruction is responsible for inter-faculty and inter-departmental coordination of undergraduate and post-graduate instructions; Director of extension provides direction and co-ordination of agricultural extension programme; Registrar acts as ex-officio secretary of the board of management and the academic council; Comptroller is responsible for preparation of the budget and statement of accounts of a university. Director Seeds & Farms, Director, Planning and Director, Administration are the other senior officers of the University. ORGANOGRAM OF BAU, SABOUR Chancellor Board of Management Director Planning Director Research Director Seeds & Farms Senate Vice-Chancellor Director Extension Education Director Students Welfare DRI cum Dean PGS Deans of Faculties Registrar Dean Agriculture ADR (HQ) ADR/ RRS Agwanpur RD, ARI Patna Associate Director Extension Assooc. Dean-cum-Principals BAC, Sabour BPSAC, Purnea MBAC, Agwanpur, SAharsa COH, Noorsarai, Nalanda VKSCA, Dumraon Director Administration Dean Veterinary Science BVC, Patna Director Works & Plants Dean Dairy Science SGIDT, Patna.9 Staff position The staff position in the university as on is given below: Table.: Staff position of the University 04 Particulars Staff Position Deans/ Directors Teaching (Univ. Prof./Assoc Prof./Asstt. Prof.) 36 Programme Coordinator/ Subject Matter Specialist Technical Administrate (Group B & C) 9 Supporting Staff 368 Total University Librarian

15 0 Education EDUCATION The Agricultural Education was taken up seriously in when agricultural classes were opened at the Shibpur Engineering College, and encouragement was given to specialized agricultural education by the allotment of a certain number of appointments in public service to students who had received such education. This arrangement continued until the establishment of the Bengal Agricultural College at Sabour in The foundation stone of an Agricultural College at Sabour was laid by Sir Andrew Henderson Leith Frazer; the then Lt. Governor of Bengal on 7th August, 908. The college when initially started for diploma of Licentiate in Agriculture, imparted training in agriculture including Live Stock and Rural Economy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Entomology, Veterinary, Agricultural Engineering and land record. The first and second Principals of the College were Sri A.C. Dobbs (9069) and Sri E.J. Woodhouse (9-95) respectively. Based on the unanimous recommendation of the committee, the then Government of Bihar and Orissa decided to abolish the Agricultural College and subsequently the College was closed in 93. The College was re-started on nd July, 945 though the Refresher's Course started from 4th June, 944. The College was first affiliated to the Patna University and from 95 to 960 to the Bihar University and from 96 to 970 Bhagalpur University. With the inception of Rajendra Agricultural University, this college became a constituent College of the Rajendra Agricultural University with headquarters at Pusa. Later on 5th August, 00, Bihar Agricultural University was established at Sabour with the BAC Sabour as its one of the constituent colleges. With the rapid expansion of agricultural research and extension in the State, the need for post-graduate training indifferent subjects was keenly felt. Master's programme in Agronomy, Horticulture, Extension Education, Plant Pathology and Entomology was started as back as 955. In fact the first post-graduate programme in extension education was started at Sabour and some of the stalwarts who steered the extension departments and director in SAUs in the Country were post-graduates from here. M. Sc. and Ph. D. programmes in most other subjects except Horticulture was shifted to the headquarters of the erstwhile University of which it was constituent unit. However, the M.Sc. programme in horticulture was divided into two department Vegetables & Floriculture and fruits in 98.It was only after the opening of the University on August 5, 00 that Master's and Ph. D programmes have been started in other disciplines.. University & Its Colleges Presently undergraduate/post graduate teaching is being carried out by seven different colleges of Bihar Agriculture University. A brief profile of different college and programmes are given below.. Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, Bhagalpur Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour is one of the oldest College of Agriculture in the country established in 908 in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It is situated about 8 km east of Bhagalpur (the nearest railway junction) at 86o 57 S longitude and 5o 5' N latitude at an 05

16 0-03 altitude of 46 meter. Sabour is connected by rail and road links both. Sabour has a Railway station on the eastern railway route. The National Highway No. 80 previously called Assam Link, road passes through Sabour which links Assam and Patna. Nearest airport of Bhagalpur is about 4 km away from the College campus. The Sabour Farm was started as an experimental farm in 906.The foundation stone of an Agricultural College at Sabour was laid by Sir Andrew Henderson Leith Frazer; the then Lt. Governor of Bengal on 7thAugust, 908. The college when initially started for diploma of Licentiate in Agriculture, imparted training in agriculture including Live Stock and Rural Economy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Entomology, Veterinary, Agricultural Engineering and land record. The first and second Principals of the College were Sri A.C. Dobbs (906-9) and Sri E.J. Woodhouse (9-95) respectively. The PG courses in five agricultural subject's viz. Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Agricultural Extension were started from the Aug 955. The Govt. of Bihar sanctioned the scheme for introducing M.Sc. Ag Course at Bihar Agricultural College. There are altogether 30,835 books, 8755 journals as back volumes, 38 foreign journals and 50 current Indian Journals in the library. The library is enriched with 3 rare books. viz; Hortus Malabaricus ( Vols), Museum Restrcum Et. Commercial (6 Vols) and Plants of Coast of Commercial (3 Vols) and 6 Softwares in CD form viz; Agris, Agricola, Cabsac, Crop CD., Hort. CD. Soul and Librarian Library Management Software. prevention of animal diseases in Bihar through integrated teaching, research and extension programme. Recently many initiatives were taken to boost up the academic activities, research projects, training programmes and strengthening of the Livestock Farm. Laboratories were equipped with modern facilities, equipments and techniques. Further, Class Rooms, Conference Hall, and other infra structures were also constructed as well as reframed. Emphasis was also focused on wide spread training to the livestock farmers, unemployed youths, women, veterinary officers and other concerned personnel of the State, for improvement of livestock farming, breed selection, disease control methodology and balanced and healthy feeding of animals. The College has 7 Departments with Composite Livestock farm, Library, Clinical Complex, Veterinary Emergency response Unit, Boys and Girls Hostels, Guest House and Staff quarters. The college has 6experienced and learned faculties and elaborate laboratory facilities with adequate infrastructure for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. The College has been recognized by Veterinary Council of India and has obtained accreditation from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Bihar Veterinary College, Patna Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour.. Bihar Veterinary College, Patna Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, is the heritage of Veterinary Education in India. It has glorious history of 85 years since its inception on nd April, 97. It became an integral part of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (Bhagalpur) with its establishment on 5th August, 0. Resolutions of 00- of this College was in sighted in the direction of promoting Livestock production, health and Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology (SGIDT), Patna Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology (SGIDT), Patna was established on 4th December 980 under Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Samastipur), Bihar. Academic activities started since 98 in RAU, Pusa campus and subsequently shifted to ARI, campus, Patna since 986. Later, the college was shifted in its own premises on 6th May 999, at Jagdeopath, Patna and presently it is working under the faculty of Dairy Technology, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur. Since inception, it has provided high dividends in terms of excellent academic and research outputs. It has fine-tuned and upgraded its academic programmes

17 0-03 from time to time to harness the benefits of technological advancement in the new millennium. The institute has experienced and qualified faculty members who are involved in guiding the training, placements and extracurricular development of the students. This is the only institute offering B. Tech. (Dairy Technology) in the state. In truncated Bihar having agriculture and animal husbandry as main sectors for development of state, the institute of Dairy Science and Technology has special significance and plays a vital role in upgrading the economy of the state. Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology (SGIDT), Patna..4. College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda The College of Horticulture was inaugurated on nd August, 006 by Hon'ble Chief Minister, Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar. The st batch of B.Sc. (Horticulture) was admitted on th January, 007 till now Five batches of B.Sc. (Hort.) has been successfully completed from this college and several students have got placement in different Nationalized Banks and other Private & Public sector organization. Some students are doing post graduate studies in reputed institution link CFTRI, Mysore, BAU, Sabour etc. The Govt. has transferred acres of land for college campus development at Noorsarai, Nalanda. which has been functioning there on since July, 987. The college fulfils the long-cherished aspiration of the people of region for agricultural development of sacred but problem-ridden land of the Kosi region. The st batch of the students was admitted in January, 008. The laboratory facilities have been developed in the faculty of soil science and agricultural chemistry, mycology and plant pathology, agronomy and horticulture. The Total area of the college is around 77.5 acre. The college has been engaged in agricultural research besides education and transfer of technology. The area of responsibility of this college for research and extension in Koshi zone II comprising the Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura, and Khagaria. The research activities of the college are coordinated and monitored by the Associate Director Research of Regional Research Station. The priority of the Research agenda is determined by the ADR through conducting the Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Committee (ZREAC) meeting both for Kharif and Rabi season. The on-campus research is conducted in various disciplines. In addition there are well equipped laboratories in some of the disciplines to conduct research in priority areas. A well developed soil testing laboratories is established at RRS premises where the training of farmers and functionaries associated with soil, water, and manure testing is also organized in this laboratories. Mandan Bharti Agricultural College, Agwanpur College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda..5 Mandan Bharti Agricultural College, Agwanpur, Saharsa The Mandan Bharti Agriculture College (MBAC), Agwanpur (Saharsa) was notified on st April, 007, and started on the campus of Regional Research Station (RRS), Agwanpur Veer Kunwar Singh College of Agriculture, Dumraon, Buxar The College of Agriculture, Dumroan (Buxar) has been established on 7th April, 00 vide the order of the Govt. of Bihar (Letter No. P.P.M.-08/009/40/ Krishi, Patna, Dated.0.00). In the Chain of the Agricultural Colleges of the State of Bihar after Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour (Estd. Year 908), Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi (Muzaffarpur) and M. B. College of Agriculture, Agwanpur (Saharsa); the College of Agriculture, Dumroan (Buxar) got the place of 4th bead

18 0-03 followed by B. P. S. College of Agriculture, Purnea (Estd. Year 0).The first batch of students was admitted in the year 0. The C. O. A., Dumroan (Buxar) is only an Agricultural College in Zone-III B of Bihar always in readiness to serve the farmers and concerned officers of the districts like Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas and Kaimur. The Veer Kunwar Singh College of Agriculture, Dumroan (Buxar) is situated 8 km East of Buxar historically known as Karm Bhumi of Lord Ram and Tapobhumi of MaharsiVishwamitra in the sub-division of Dumroan. The main Administrative Building of the college is located 03 km south of the National Highway No. 84 and.5 km south of the Railway station Dumroan. Dumroan is a historical place witnessing the grand temple of Maa Dumreshwari. The land and Soils (light, medium & heavy) are suitable for growing agricultural and horticultural crops. The land and soils of the area being Centre of the Natural diversity as influenced by the rivers Ganga and Sone, are known in the state for high fertility, productivity and potentiality. away from Purnea Junction and 4 KM from national highway. Since historical times, Purnea has been a famous educational, political and cultural center. After the establishment of the College, a batch of 3 students were enrolled. At present, the college has developed temporary infrastructures in terms of classrooms, laboratories, library and computer with internet facilities. The college has also arranged Boys hostel at campus and Girl's hostel in town with full facilities. College is having facilities like training hall to conduct training on relevant subject pertaining to innovative Agricultural technology both on and off campus. Scientists of the college are also imparting training in the programme organized by line department and NGO operating in the area. College is having 84 ha. Land, out of which 5 ha. is under seed production of improved var. of paddy, wheat and pulses. Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College, Purnea Veer Kunwar Singh College of Agriculture, Dumraon, Buxar..7 Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College, Purnea Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College, Purnea was established in the year 0. The college is situated 3 KM 08. Under Graduate Programme The admission to UG programme is done through Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination and ICAR combined test. The minimum eligibility requirement for admission to the degree programme is I. Sc. i.e. 0 + or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology /Mathematics.

19 0-03 Number of Students Admitted The number of students admitted during 0-03 Academic session is given below in the Table. 09

20 0-03 Total Post Graduate Programme.3. M.Sc. / M.V.Sc The University has started Master's programme in five disciplines in each of Agriculture and Veterinary Science faculty as indicated below in the Table.3. Table.3 Number of available seats and admitted students in Master's programme 0

21 Other Activities:.4. Centre for Teaching Excellence Established by BAU in collaboration with university of Illinois, it is one of the first of its kind of centre started by any university for training faculty members. The centre aims at periodically updating faculty members about latest teaching methods and practices useful for quality teaching. Providing training abroad to resource person selected among the faculty members forms part of the collaborative arrangement between BAU and University of Illinois..4. Communication skills & personality development In order to have holistic development of students, occasional lectures of experts on career, motivation and leadership are organized. Besides training and workshop on communication skills & personality development were also organized.

22 03 Research RESEARCH 3.. Crop Improvement 3... Rice 3... Stress Tolerant Rice Breeding (STRASA) Rice genotypes were evaluated for limited water stress at reproductive phase. Experimental crop was raised in in Alfa-Lattice design with 36 entries under stress and control condition. In stress plot irrigation was checked at the time of flowering and different observations related to the soil moisture and crop growth and yield were recorded in both the conditions i.e. control and stress simultaneously. Five best entries namely IR , IR 8338-B-B8-3, IR , IR and IR were found suitable in both the conditions stress and control. Evaluation of Genotypes under AYT 00-0 Under STRASA project seventy five entries including checks were evaluated. Grain yield varied from 7.63 to q ha- with mean yield of 43.9 q ha-. Entry No. 4 recorded highest grain yield (60.95 q ha-) over best check Lalat (5.7 q ha-). This entry (no 7) attained 50% flowering in 9 days. Evaluation of Genotypes under AYT GT-0 Twenty seven entries including checks were evaluated. Varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (65. q ha-) was recorded for the entry No. followed by the entry No. 5 (65.0 q ha-), entry No. 0 (64.0 q ha-) and entry No. 0 (6.9 q ha-) was found statistically superior than the check variety Lalat (54. q ha-) Development of early and medium maturity high yielding rice hybrids suitable for cultivation in the ecosystem of Bihar In Kharif, 0-3 different locally adapted genotypes were crossed with the available cytoplasmic male sterile lines. Sufficient F seed was produced. Pair of A and B lines were also maintained. Several pure line crosses were made. Single plant selection was made in F generation for BLB, Brown spot and Blast resistance Engineered resistance in rice against fungal pathogens Rice CBP60g (OsCBP60g) homologue from rice has been identified using Bioinformatics analysis. The calmodulin binding site of OsCBP60g has been identified and it lies at amino acids. The catalytic binding site of OsCBP60g lies between amino acid. Localization of OsCBP60g was found to be in nucleus AICRIP on Rice Advance Varietal Trial l Early (AVT-E) Twenty four entries including checks were tested. Highest yield (3.45 q ha-) was recorded for the entry No. 8 followed by hybrid entry No. 3 (8.83 q ha-) and hybrid check PA69 (6.9 q ha-) and were found statistically superior than both the local check (Prabhat) and national check (Sahbhagi dhan).

23 0-03 Initial Varietal Trial- Irrigated Medium (IVT-IM) Sixty four entries including checks were tested and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (58.33 q ha-) was recorded for the entry No. 806 followed by entry no. 856 (57.94 q ha-) and entry no. 83 (56.37 q ha-) and were found statistically superior to both the local check, Rajendra Shweta (3873 q ha-) and regional check NDR 800 (45.63 q ha-) Initial Varietal Trial- Late (IVT-L) Sixty four entries were evaluated and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant over checks. Highest grain yield (54.76 q ha-) was recorded for the entry No. 057 followed by entry No. 00 (53.73q ha-) and entry No. 00 (5.98 q ha-) and were found statistically at par with local check R. Mahsuri-(49. q ha-). Advance Varietal Trial - Late (AVT-L) Twelve entries including checks were evaluated. Varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (38.94 q ha-) was recorded for the entry No. 904 followed by entry No.906 (38.63 q ha-) and entry No. 90(37.85 q ha-) and was found statistically at par with local check R. Mahsuri-(3.03 q ha-). Crops suffered to a great extent due to flood. Advance Varietal Trial -Aromatic Short Grain (AVT-ASG) Eleven entries including checks were evaluated and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (37.50 q ha-) was recorded for entry No. 603 followed by entry No. 60 (34.03 q ha-) and entry No. 605 (3.99 q ha-) and was found statistically superior to all check varieties R. Kasturi (3.79 q ha-), Badshabhog (.5 q ha-) and Kalanamak (3.9 q ha-). Initial Varietal Trial - Very Early (lvt-ve) Eleven entries including checks were tested. Highest yield (6.97 q ha-) was recorded for the entry No. 909 followed by entry No. 908 (. q ha-) and entry No. 90 (.06 q ha-) and was found statistically superior to the best check Turanta (7.88 q ha-). Initial Varietal Trial IVT-IME Sixty entries including the local check IR-64 were evaluated in RBD with three replications. The varietal differences among the entries were significant. The entry No. 50 was found to be the best performer yielding 50 q ha- and was statistically superior to the local check IR q ha-. Advance Varietal Trial AVT- IME Forty genotypes including the local check Saket-4 were evaluated. The entry No. 64 with q ha- yielded the highest. It out yielded the local check Saket-4 (3.3 q ha-) 3 significantly. Advance Varietal Trial AVT- IME Three genotypes including the local check Saket-4 were tested in RBD with 3 replications. The entry No. 3 was the best performer yielding q ha-. It was significantly superior to the local check Saket-4 (37.04 q ha-). IHRT-E Twenty four entries including the local check Saket-4 were evaluated in RBD with three replications. The entry no. 0 was the best performer yielding q ha- and statistically superior to the local check Saket-4 which yielded 4.53 q ha-. IHRT-MS Nineteen genotypes including the local checks Rajendra Suwasini were tested in RBD with three replications. The entry no. with q ha- yielded the highest and significantly out yielded the check Rajendra Suwasini (39.93 q ha-) International network for genetic evaluation of Rice (INGER) International Irrigated Rice Observational Nursery (IRRON) Seventy nine entries were evaluated and compared to the checks. Number of days to 50% flowering and yield (g plot ) varied from 80 to 08 days and 80 to 500 g plot- respectively. Local check R. Bhagwati recorded grain yield of 60 g plot- and took 8 days to attain 50% flowering. This clearly showed that there is ample scope for the selection of suitable early maturing high yielding genotypes. Promising entries were entry No., 6, 8, 30, 43, 45 and State Plan Uniform Varietal Trial-(UVT-) Eighteen entries including checks were evaluated and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (4.6 q ha-) was observed for the entry no. RAU397-3 followed by RAU (4.9 q ha-) and entry no. RAU (40.70 q ha-) and were found statistically superior than the best check Saket -4 (3.6 q ha-). Uniform Varietal Trial-3(UVT-3) Twenty six entries including checks were evaluated and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (54.50 q ha-) was recorded for the entry RAU 306followed by entry RAU (34.65 q ha-) and entry RAU (9.70 q ha-) and found statistically superior to the best check Kanak (30.50 q ha-).

24 0-03 Uniform Varietal Trial-4 (UVT-4) Twenty two entries including checks were evaluated and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (40.0 q ha-) was recorded for the entry no. RAU followed by RAU (35.50 q ha-) and entry RAU (3465 q ha-) and was found statistically at par with the best check R. Mahusuri- (34.80 q ha-). Aromatic Fine Grain Varietal Trial (AFGVT) Eighteen entries including checks were evaluated and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (38.33 q ha-) was recorded for the entry no. RAU 3036 it was statistically superior to the check variety R. Kasturi (33.50 q ha-). Non-Aromatic Fine Grain Varietal Trial (NAFGVT) Eighteen entries including checks were evaluated and varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significant. Highest grain yield (58.0 q ha-) was recorded for the entry no. RA755-3 it was superior to the local check R. Sweta (5.50 q ha-) Hybrid Rice Testing of private seed company hybrids Twenty two entries including checks were evaluated. The grain yield of testing entries was varied from q ha- (NP549) to q ha-) (NPH 07). Grain yield of twelve and one entries was found statistically superior to the check variety R. Bhagwati and Kanak respectively. The yield superiority over R. Bhagwati varied from 6.74 (Super Moti) to 5.40 % (NPH 07). Whereas only six entries exhibited superiority over Kanak and it varied from.47 (NPH 567) to 6.36(NPH 07) National Screening Nursery Evaluation of national screening nursery (I) One hundred and ninety five entries were evaluated out of which thirty seven entries i.e.iet407, 409, 46, 46, 430,303,307,309, 33, 703, 794, 705, 707, 708, 70, 7, 73, 77, 78, 730, 735, 40, 606, 609, 703, 40, 606, 609, 703, 705, 3808, 38, 38, 370, 3704, 3705, 0,, 4, 8 and9 were found promising in terms of high yield and resistance to bacterial blight and sheath rot diseases. Evaluation of national screening nursery (II) In national screening nursery programme II, five hundred sixty two entries were evaluated and sixty one entries i.e. IET 406, 407, 409, 40, 4, 43, 45, 60, 604, 6, 80, 80, 86, 87, 89, 045, 046, 047, 048, 8, 8, 83, 89, 5, 58, 59, 53, 53, 533, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 405, 406, 408, 4 409, 4, 43, 44, 45, 46,8, 409, 45, 46, 403, 400, 39, 6, 37, 343, 0, 50, MTU 00, TULSI, HR and TN were found promising in terms of yield and resistance to bacterial blight and sheath rot diseases. Evaluation of national hybrid screening nursery Under national hybrid screening programme one hundred nineteen entries were evaluated and nine entries namely IET,0, 09, 0, 6, 04,, 3 and 0 were found promising for resistant to bacterial blight and sheath rot diseases 3... Wheat 3... AICRP on wheat Altogether eight coordinated wheat trials and two barley trials were conducted. Under timely sown irrigated condition four trials viz., NIVT-A (Old), NIVT-A (New), NIVT-B and AVT were conducted. Wheat crop at physiology maturity (AICRP on wheat) NIVT- A (TS-IR, Old) Forty nine entries including 4 checks viz. HD 967, HD 733, DBW 7and K 0307 were evaluated in simple lattice design with two replications. The varietal differences among the entries were highly significant. The entry WH 3 gave the highest yield (54.50 q ha-) followed by HUW66 (5.6q ha-) and both were significantly superior to the best check DBW 7 (44.0 q ha-). NIVT- A (TS-IR, New) Forty nine entries including 4 checks viz. HD 967, HD 733, DBW 7and K 0307 were evaluated in simple lattice design with two replications. The varietal differences among the entries were highly significant. The entry PBW 69 gave the highest yield (57.8 q ha-) and it was significantly superior to the best check HD 967 (50.0 q ha ). Other promising entries were RAJ 433 (56.4q ha-) and UP 857 (56. q ha-) and DBW 7 (55.7 q ha-). NIVT-B (TS-IR) Forty nine entries including HD 967, DBW 7, K0307 and

25 0-03 HD 733 as checks were tested in simple lattice design with two replications. The various entries showed significant differences with respect to grain yield. Highest grain yield was recorded with the genotype PBW 697 (55.4 q ha-) followed by PBW 699 (54. q ha-) and HP 95 (53.3 q ha-). All these entries were statistically at par with the highest yielding check DBW 7 (49.q ha-). AVT (TS-IR) Sixteen entries including four checks i.e. RAJ 49, K 0307, DBW 39 and HD 733 were evaluated in RBD with four replications. Highly significant yield differences were observed among the genotypes under study. The entry HD 3076 recorded the highest yield (58. q ha-) followed by the check entry HD 733 (53.3 q ha-). All the test entries were at par or inferior to the best check. NIVT and AVT Under late sown irrigated condition two trials (NIVT-3 and AVT) were conducted. In NIVT-3, 49 entries including four checks i.e. WH0, HI 563, MP 400 and HD 93 were evaluated in simple lattice with two replications. Yield differences among the genotypes were significant. The check entry HD 93 gave the highest yield (47.5 q ha-) followed by RAJ 4339 (45. q ha-), PBW 70 (45.0 q ha-) and HD 344 (44.3 q ha-). In AVT (LS-IR), 4 entries including 4 checks namely, DBW 4, HI 563, HD 985 and NW 036 were evaluated in RBD with four replications. Highly significant yield differences were observed among the genotypes. The test entry PBW 688 was the top yielder (46.3 q ha-) and it as significantly superior to all the check entries. Under timely sown rainfed condition two trials (NIVT-5A and AVT) were conducted. In NIVT 5A (TS-RF), 36 entries including four checks viz. MP 388, HD 888, WH 080 and NI 5439 were tested in simple lattice with two replications. Yield differences among the genotypes were observed to be significant. The test entry NW 600 recorded the highest yield (9.3 q ha-) followed by DBW 30 (7.8 q ha-) and RAJ 454 (7.6 q ha ). All these entries were at par with the best check MP 388 (7. q ha-). In AVT (TS-RF), 07 entries including 3 checks viz. C 306, K807 and HD 888 were tested in RBD with four replications. Highly significant yield differences among the treatments were observed. Highest grain yield was recorded with the genotype DBW 0 (9.4 q ha-) and it was at par with the check entry C 306 (8.9 q ha-) Nurseries trials Altogether ten nurseries were conducted during the year under report which is as follows: Table 3. Details of the Nursery Trials Conducted 5

26 Station Trials Station Trial (TS-IR) was conducted with 8 entries including two checks viz. HD 733 and K 0307 in RBD with three replications. Yield differences among the genotypes were found to be significant. The genotype BRW 3748 recorded the highest yield (49. q ha-) and was significantly superior to the best check K 0307 (4.03q ha ). Other promising entries were BRW 3743 (47.0 q ha-) and BRW 374 (46.03 q ha-), BRW 3747 (46.03 q ha-), BRW 3750 (44.0 q ha-). All these entries have been included in NIVTs (TS IR). Multi Location Station Trial (TS-IR) was conducted with 0 entries including two checks viz., PBW 343 and K 0307 in RBD with three replications. Significant yield differences among the genotypes were observed. The genotype BRW 3734 gave the highest yield (44.8 q ha-) followed by RW 375 (44.08 q ha-) and both were at par with the check varieties PBW 343(4.46 q ha-) and K 0307 (40.5 q ha-). Station Trial under late sown irrigated condition was conducted with 6 entries including two checks viz., DBW 4 and HD 985 in RBD with three replications. Significant yield differences were observed among the genotypes. Highest grain yield was recorded for the genotype BRW 375 (4.70 q ha-) followed by check entry DBW 4 (39.4 q ha-) and both were statistically at par with their performance. Multi Location Station Trial (LS-IR) was conducted with 0 entries including check DBW 4 in RBD with three replications. Yield differences among the genotypes were significant. The genotype BRW 3735 was the top yielder (4.69 q ha-) followed by BRW 3734 (39.6q ha-) and both were at par with the check variety DBW 4 (39.09 q ha-). Station Trial under timely sown rainfed condition was conducted with 7 entries including check entries HD 888 and C 306 in RBD with three replications. Significant yield differences were observed among the genotypes. The genotype BRW 375 gave the highest yield (4.3 q ha-) followed by BRW 3753 (3. 7 q ha-) and both were at par with the better check HD 888 (.94 q ha-). One entry BRW 3753 has been included in NIVT-5A Molecular characterization of germplasm and marker assisted selection in wheat for terminal heat tolerance Thirty spring wheat lines were sown in two date of sowing (5 Dec. and 5 Jan.) for screening against heat tolerant. Out of thirty lines, HD 985, IBWSN 6 and Baz were 6 Dr. Mangala Rai and Vice Chancellor, BAU, interacting with wheat breeders of BAU. Programme: Wheat for terminal heat tolerance performed well based on HSI of yield and leaf blight disease reaction. Agronomical data has been recorded for various quantitative traits. Various advance wheat breeding lines and several nurseries was screened for terminal heat stress. A set of 80 lines has been constituted for further screening against heat stress Wheat disease monitoring nursery Out of 0 varieties, HD60, WL56, HW0 (Lr4/Sr6), C 306, HW 008 (Lr4/Sr6), HP633, DL 7843, K 8804, HD40, and HP0 were free from rust. Maximum severity of 50 S and 60S was recorded in Aghra local and Lal Bahadur. Out of 0 varieties, none was free from leaf blight and severity was varied from to 58% Maize Development of hybrids for Sweet corn Twenty four inbred lines were identified for the development of baby corn hybrid and two inbred lines for sweet corn hybrid Development of short duration single cross hybrid maize Forty five Fs derived using 0 inbred lines were evaluated under half diallel mating design. Crosses were made among selected six inbred lines as male and nineteen lines as female for obtaining best cross combination and Development of short duration single cross hybrid maize

27 0-03 heterobeltiosis Identification of donor parents resistant to Fusarium wilt and generation of breeding material in lentil (Lens culinaris M.) Two hundred twenty five entries along with 4 checks were tested in augmented block design. Varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significantly superior and ranged from.35 qha- to 4.6q ha-. Highest grain yield (4.6q ha-) was recorded in land race followed by GP500 (4.4q ha-), Pant L-04 (3.63 q ha-), Pant L-09 (3.95 q ha-), FLIP-96-5 (3.7 q ha-) etc. Overall 3 lines found significantly superior over all the checks Hul-57(9.54 q ha-) Arun (9.58 q ha-) KLS-8 (9.6 q ha-) and Noori (9.78 q ha-) Evaluation of lentil germplasm (Timely and late sown) Twenty entries including four checks were evaluated in RCBD. Varietal difference in respect of grain yield was found significantly superior which ranged from 6.98 q ha to 4.44q ha-. Highest grain yield was recorded for LL36 (4.44 q ha-) followed by SL--4 (4.9 q ha-), LL8 (3.63 q ha-), NDL-36 (3.43 q ha-) etc. Overall seven lines were found significantly superior over all the checks Hul-57(8.84 q ha-) Arun (8.58 q ha-) KLS-8 (7.37 q ha-) and Noori (8.77 q ha-). While in late sown condition only four lineswere found significantly superior than all the checks. Varietal differences in respect of grain yield was found significantly superior and ranged from 8.8 q ha- to 3.86 q ha-. Highest grain yield (3.86 q ha-) was recorded by LL-36 followed by NDL-36 (3.69 q ha-), IPL-8 (.76 q ha-) and JL-3 (0.86 q ha-) Identification of YMV resistant donor parents for development of breeding material and development of high yielding, early and Synchronous maturity variety in Mungbean (Vigna radiata). Hundred fifteen entries along with 4 checks were tested in augmented block design. Varietal differences with respect to grain yield was found significantly superior and ranged from 4.73 q ha- to.88 q ha-. Highest grain yield was recorded from KL- (.88 q ha-) followed by IC-340 (.43 q ha-), KL-3 (.33 q ha-), H-705 (.8q ha-) and IC-576(.3 q ha-) etc. Overall seven lines found significantly superior over all the checks Hum-6 (8.3 q ha ), PM-5 (8.7 q ha-), Samrat (8.87 q ha-) and Pusa Vishal (8.0 q ha-).moreover, five lines were also found at par with checks Faba bean trial Thirty eight entries along with one check were tested 7 under unreplicated trial. On the basis of mean value, varietal differences in respect of grain yield was noticed which ranged from.76 q ha- to 7.6 q ha-. Highest grain yield (7.6 q ha-) was recorded by EC followed by IC (6.0 q ha-), EC-3969(5.87 q ha-), EC (5.39 q ha-) and IC (5.03 q ha-) etc. Overall 0 lines gave higher yield as compared to checks Vikrant (3.3 qha-) Enhancing pigeonpea production and productivity in Bihar FPVS trials were conducted in two districts (5 villages/district and two farmers in each village) of Bihar. Two improved varieties (Asha and ICP 7035) and one hybrid ICPH 67 were identified; the PVS method enabled adoption and spread of new varieties in the target districts. Further spread of these varieties is fuelled by creating awareness among the farmers through field days, farmers training conducted in the last year, in which around 500 farmers participated and visited the demonstration plots of farmers' fields. Awareness is also created through publications (pamphlets/leaflets) on seed production and disease management of pigeonpea in local language. The pigeonpea breeding activities at BAU, Sabour got strengthened, through receiving A/B/R lines from ICRISAT during last year. Evaluation trials of R-lines were also conducted and superior lines were identified based on their performance and compared with local check Bahar and Pusa 9. Hybridization facilities were also strengthened and significant progress has been made in breeding activities. Over 4 cross combinations generated using two A-lines (ICPA 047, and ICPA 09) and twelve R-lines with the objective to convert male-sterility into local genotypes background Chickpea AICRP on chickpea Collection, Maintenance and Utilization of Germplasm Three out of 64 germplasm, namely CSJ 55 (33.36 q ha-), Local NLA (3.8 q ha-) and Phule G (3.00 q ha-) were found to be superior and promising in comparison to check BG 37 (30.0 q ha-). IVT (Desi) Under IVT (Desi), 3 entries were tested and found that none of the entries was superior to the best check DCP 93 (8.36 q ha-). However, six entries namely, PG 005 (8.43 q ha-), GL 896 (8.08 q ha-), IPC 08- (7.73 q ha-), BG 303 (4.5 q ha-), DG - (5.3 q ha-) and CSJ 564 (4.96 q ha-) were found at par with the best check

28 0-03 DCP 9-3. IVT (Late sown) Twenty seven entries were evaluated for different traits in RBD with three replications. The varietal differences for seed yield were found to be significant but none of the entries was found to be having higher yielder than the best check PG 86 (6.55 q ha-). However, fourteen entries were found to be at par with the best check PG 86. IVT (Kabuli) Twenty one entries were tested for different traits in which varietal differences for seed yield were found to be significant. But none of the entries was significantly superior to the best check BG 053 (0.39 q ha-). However, thirteen entries were recorded significantly at par with the best check BG 053. IVT (E.L.S.K.) Eighteen entries were evaluated for different traits in which varietal differences for seed yield were found to be significant. But none of the entries was superior to the best check HK (.84 q ha-). However, eleven entries yielded at par with the highest yielding check HK Screening for Rice fallows Under rice-fallow, 3 varieties for this region were evaluated and varietal differences for seed yield were found to be significant. Four varieties, namely, JG 4 (.77 q ha-), DCP 9-3 (0.53 q ha-), BG 37 (9.4 q ha-) and GCP 05 (8.48 q ha-) were significantly higher yielder than the local check MKA (3.00 q ha-). Five varieties, namely PG 86 (7.55 q ha-), Rajas (6.05 q ha-), Shubhra (3.63 q ha-), JG 6 (0.83 q ha-) and JG (9.5 q ha-) were found to be at par with the local check Mokama. The rest four varieties were having lower value International Chickpea Screening Nursery [ICSN (Desi)] Twenty entries were evaluated under ICSN (Desi), varietal differences for seed yield were found significant. Eight entries, namely ICCV (5.3 q ha-), ICCV 6 (4.75 q ha-), ICCV 5 (3.09 q ha-), ICCV 09 (.85 q ha-), ICCV 07 (.6 q ha-), ICCV 05 (.90 q ha-), ICCV 03 (.4 q ha-) and ICCV 04 (.8 q ha-) were found significantly superior to the check JG (4.76 q ha-) State Trials Station trial (Desi) Eighteen entries were tested for different traits in which varietal differences for seed yield were found to be nonsignificant. However, five entries namely, BCM 03 (5.58 q ha-), BCM 0 (5.30 q ha-), BCM (4.46 q ha-), BCM 8 5 (3.63 q ha-) and BCM 5 (.4 q ha-) were observed to be promising with high yield. Station trial (Late sown) Eighteen entries were evaluated and varietal differences for seed yield were found to be non-significant. However, five entries namely, BCM 4 (5.85 q ha-), BCM (5.30 q ha-), BCM 0 (4.74 q ha-), BCM 0 (3.63 q ha ) and BCM (3.07 qha-) were recorded to be promising as far as yield is concerned. Field Level Demonstration (FLD) Fifteen (5) F.L.D. on chickpea with varieties PG 86 and BG 37 were conducted in the farmers' field with full package of practices. The highest seed yield of PG 86 was observed 6.0 q ha- and BG 37 was observed 5.30q ha. The range of increase of improved varieties over local varied from % to 54 %. Table 3. Details of Seed Production

29 Development of high yielding variety of Indian mustard for late sown condition. Fifty two germplasm of Indian mustard comprising of 50 indigenous and 0 locals were collected to fulfil the assigned objective. Twenty four morpho-physiological traits were recorded during Rabi, 0-3. The yield of six genotypes, namely, IC 39985(.66 q ha-), IC (3.58 q ha-), IC 493 (3.44 q ha-), IC 643 (3.48 q ha-), IC (.04 q ha-) and IC (.30 q ha-) out yielded the best check, Varuna (87 q ha-). Under hybridization programmes, 0 fresh crosses were made using 7 lines and 7 testers. Under hybrid evaluation trial of Bayer Crop Sciences, two entries Hybrid 54 and 5450 from Bayer crop sciences, along with check Rajendra Suflam were tested at two locations, Sabour and Bikramganj during Rabi season, 0-3. The average yield performance of the entries 54 and 5450 of were found 8.80 q ha-and 0.03 q ha-, respectively. 3.. Tropical Legume II on Groundnut The Project was initiated in five districts (Bhagalpur, Araria, Purnia, Jehanabad and Nawada) of Bihar with the two major objectives (i) to enhance groundnut productivity and production in drought-prone areas, and (ii) to develop sustainable seed production and delivery systems for small farmers from February 0. Under this project, six entries were tested under Farmers Varietal Selection trials in Araria and Purnea districts (with twenty farmers in each district) and two testing entry named ICGV 66, and ICGV 94 was found superior to the check variety R Jute 3... National Project (Jute Breeding) (NP-JB) Under evaluation of jute germplasm program, fifty germplasms of Corchorus capsularis and fifty germplasm of Corchorus olitorious were screened for fibre yield while taking plant height and basal diameter major component. Two check varieties each of C. capsularis (JRC- and JRC 698) and C.olitorious (JRO-54 and JRO-843) were used. In C.capsularis germplasm screening, twenty two accessions outperformed the check JRC-(7.59 g plant-) with respect to fibre yield with a range of g plant.in C.olitorious germplasm screening, fibre yield of the 9 accessions ranged from 5.6 to 0.0 g plant- with an average of g plant National Project (Jute Breeding) Initial evaluation trial (IET) Twelve tossa jute (C.olitorious) entries including checks were tested. Highest fibre yield was recorded in superior check JRO-54 (30.56 q ha-) followed by test entries KRO(30.09 q ha-). Advance varietal trial (AVT-) Seven tossa jute (C.olitorious) entries including checks were tested. Highest fibre yield (8.99 q ha-) was recorded in JROK-00 followed by the entry BCCO-(6.08 q ha-) and was found statistically superior than the best check JRO-54(5.55 q ha-). Advance evaluation trial (IET) Ten white jute (C. capsularis) entries including checks were tested. Highly significant difference among entries was observed. Test entry JRCJ- (48.3 q ha-) was found to be best followed by NCJ-8-0 (4.5 q ha-) in respect of fibre yield. Advance varietal trial-i (AVT-I) Seven white jute (C. capsularis) entries including checks were tested. The highest quantity of fibre was produced by NDC-04(7.60 q ha-) followed by UBC-(7.30 q ha-) and NCJ-8-(6.59 q ha-) and these entries were significantly better than check JRC-3(3.98 q ha-) Advance varietal trial II (AVT-II) Nine white jute (C. capsularis) entries including checks were tested. Test entry JRC-9057 showed the highest yield performance with q ha- followed by NCJ-7-40 (9.80 q ha-) and both were significantly high yielder than check JRC-698 (4.39 q ha-) Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Initial evaluation trial (IET) Nine entries including checks were tested and none of the entries were statistically superior over the best check AMV-5(45.53 q ha-) whereas 7 test entries performed better than the other check HS-488(8.55 q ha-). AHS3 was the highest yielder with yield potential q ha among test entries at par with best check AMV Advance varietal trial-i (AVT-I) Nine test entries including checks were tested. Test entry CRIJAFR-0 (9.59 q ha-) was best yielding entry followed by CRIJAFR-8(9.35 q ha-). They significantly out yielded the best checks AMV-5 (6.8 q ha-) Advance varietal trial-ii (AVT-II) Nine entries were tested including checks.test entry AHS-

30 produced highest fibre yield (8.5 q ha-) followed by AHS-69(7.45 q ha-), JRRM-9-(7.09 q ha-) and JRRM-9(6.86 q ha-)while the best check HS-488 produced fibre yield 4.36 q ha Kenaf (H. cannabinnus) Initial evaluation trial (IET) Five entries including checks were tested. Test entry JBMP(4.8 q ha-) ranked first followed by JBMP-3(37.7 q ha-) and JBMP-(6.50 q ha-) and it out yielded both check HC583(6.3 q ha-) and AMC-08 (5.46 q ha-) Advance varietal trial-i (AVT-I) Seven varieties including checks were tested. None of the entries were superior over the best check AMC-08(9.05 q ha-) Advance varietal trial-ii (AVT-II) Six entries including checks were tested. Test entry JRKM9-(5.5 q ha-) ranked first followed by check variety AMC-08(4.3 q ha-) Collection and Maintenance of germplasm Cauliflower (Early) The genotype 84-3, 9-, 93-, 95-3, 98-, 00-, SBECF /09 and 006- had large size and weight of curd varied between 80 to 460 g/ curd Cauliflower (Mid season) The genotype 94- M, 96-5M, 97- M, 99-M, 00-5M, 007-M, 007-5M and 008-M had larger curd size and varied from 505 to 585 g Pointed gourd Out of 8 collections, only 8 were found promising i.e. Rajendra Parwal-, Rajendra Parwal-, 94- (Sultanganj-) 000-0, 00-0, and were found promising in respect of yield and quality of fruit parameters Varietal Evaluation Trials Tomato Determinate (IET) The entry 0/TODVAR-4 produced the highest yield of q ha-which was statistically alike to the entry 0/TODVAR- (499.8 q ha-) Tomato Determinate.(AVT-II) The maximum yield of q ha-was found in entry 09/TODVAR-4 which was statistically at par with the 09/TODVAR- ( q ha-) Tomato Indeterminate. (IET) The highest yield of q ha-was recorded in the entry 0/TOINDVAR- which was statistically similar to the 0/TOINDVAR- ( q ha-) Hybrid Evaluation Trials Bitter gourd (IET) The hybrid NBGH-67 produced maximum yield of q ha- which was statistically similar to the entries 0/BIGHYB-3 (35.43 q ha-) and 0/ BIGHYB-4 (30.87 q ha-) Bitter gourd (AVT-II) The hybrid entry 09/ BIG HYB-3 significantly out yielded among the all entries producing highest yield of q ha Bottle gourd (IET) The highest yield of q ha- was recorded in hybrid 0/ BOGHYB-7 which was statistically similar to the hybrid entries 0/ BOGHYB-9 (3.6 q ha-) and 0/ BOGHYB- ( q ha-) Bottle gourd (AVT-I) The hybrid entry 0/BOGHYB- produced the highest yield of q ha- which was statistically at par to the hybrid check Pusa Naveen (3.3 q ha-) and hybrid entry 0/BOGHYB-3 (35.40 q ha-) Bottle gourd (AVT-II) The hybrid entry 09/BOGHYB-4 significantly out yielded among all entries producing highest yield of 349. q ha- followed by check Pusa Naveen (36.6 q ha-) Cucumber (IET) The highest yield of 54.5 q ha- was recorded in the hybrid entry 0/CUCUHYB- which was statistically similar to hybrid entry 0/CUCUHYB-5 (48.40q ha-) Cucumber (AVT-I) The hybrid entry 00/CUCUHYB-5 statistically superseded all the hybrid entries in the trial producing highest yield of q ha Sponge gourd (IET) The hybrid entry 0/SPGHYB- superseded all the hybrid entries and check in the trial producing highest yield of 9.37 q ha Tomato Determinate. (IET) The hybrid entry 0/TODHYB- produced maximum yield of q ha-which was statistically at par to the hybrid entry 0/TODHYB-4 ( q ha-) and check hybrid BSS-488 ( q ha-) Tomato Determinate. (AVT-I) The highest yield of q ha- was recorded in Hybrid entry 0/TODHYB-8 which was statistically alike to hybrid entry 0/TODHYB- (434.6 q ha-) Tomato Determinate (AVT-II) The hybrid 09/TODHYB-6 produced the maximum yield of q ha-which was statistically similar to the hybrids

31 /TODHYB-7 ( q ha-), 09/TODHYB-8 (54.8 q ha-) and 09//TODHYB-5 (59.05 q ha-) Varietal trials Brinjal long varietal trial (AVT-II) The maximum yield was recorded in the entry 00/BRLVAR-7 (376.6 q ha-) which was statistically at par with the entry 00/BRLVAR-7 (346.4 q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in entry 00/BRLVAR-5 (08.96 q ha-) Brinjal round varietal trial(avt-ii) The maximum yield was recorded in the entry 00/BRRVAR-6 ( q ha-) which was statistically at par with the entry 00/BRRVAR- (36.43 q ha-) and the check Swarna Mani (35.66 q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in entry 00/BRRVAR-3 (0.34 q ha-).. Brinjal round varietal special trial Brinjal round varietal special trial (st Year) The maximum yield was recorded in the entry 0/SPT/BRVAR-6 ( q ha-) which was statistically at par with the entry 0/SPT/BRVAR-9 (37. q ha-) and the check Pant Rituraj (36.37 q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in entry 0/SPT/BRVAR-7 (70.7 q ha-). However, the highest marketable yield was observed in 0/SPT/BRVAR- (34.4 q ha-) Cauliflower- Early varietal (AVT-I) The highest yield of 8.5 q ha- was found in the entry 0/CAUEVAR-5 which was statistically at par with entry 0/CAUEVAR-3 (64.03 q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in entry 0/CAUEVAR-4 (40.97 qha-) Cauliflower- Mid season varietal (AVT-I) The highest yield of q ha- was recorded in check variety Pusa Sharad which was statistically similar to entries 0/CAUMVAR-3 (3.4 q ha - ) and 0/CAUMVAR- (7.77 q ha-). The lowest was recorded in entry 0/CAUMVAR-4 (84.83) Cowpea- varietal (Bush type) IET The highest yield of 8.8 q ha- was recorded in the entry 0/COPBVAR- which was statistically at par with check variety Kashi Kanchan (3.8 q ha-) and 0/COPBVAR3 (.6 q ha-). The lowest yield was found in the entry 0/COPBVAR-6 (87.09 q ha-) Cowpea- varietal (Bush type) (AVT-I) The entry 0/RIGVAR-8 produced the highest yield of q ha-which was similar to the entry 0/RIGVAR-4 yielding 7. q ha Dolichos bean- Varietal (Pole Type) (AVT-II) The maximum yield was recorded in the entry 0/DOLPVAR-8 (67.64 q ha-) which was at par with the entry 0/DOLPVAR- (56.94 q ha-) and the check variety Swarna Utkrisht (53.08 q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in entry 0/DOLPVAR-7 (86.5 q ha-) Dolichos bean- Varietal (Bush type) AVT-II A significant variation was observed in the pod yield of various entries of Dolichos bean (bush type).however, the maximum yield was recorded in the entry 0/DOLBVAR-4 (58.7 q ha-) and the minimum yield was recorded in entry 0/DOLBVAR-3 (8.3 q ha-) Hybrid Trials Brinjal Hybrid Long (AVT-I) The maximum yield was recorded in the entry 0/BRLHYB- (50.0 q ha-) which was statistically at par with the entry 0/BRLHYB-6 (485.9 q ha-) and the check ARBH-0 (483.5 q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in OPC Pb. Sadabahar (35. q ha-) Brinjal Hybrid Round (IET) The maximum yield was recorded in the entry 0/BRRHYB-7 (43.05 q ha-) which was statistically similar to that of entries Kashi Sandesh (C) (430.9 q ha-), 0/BRRHYB-4 ( q ha-) and 0/BRRHYB-4 ( q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in check variety EPH-78 (48.5 q ha-) Brinjal Hybrid Round (AVT-T) The maximum yield was recorded in the entry 0/BRRHYB- ( q ha-) which was statistically at par with the check variety Kashi Sandesh ( q ha-). The minimum yield was recorded in entry 0/BRRHYB-7 (08.56 q ha-) Okra - Hybrid (IET) The highest yield of q ha-was noted in entry 0/OKHYB-3 which was statistically alike to entries 0/OKHYB-4 (74.98 q ha-), 0/OKHYB- (64.89 q ha-) and 0/OKHYB-5 (63.75 q ha-). The lowest was noted in the check variety Pusa Sawani (76.63 q ha-) Okra-Hybrid Trial - AVT-I The entry 0/OKHYB-7 produced the maximum yield of

32 q/ha which was statistically similar to entries 0/OKHYB-4 (59.6 q ha-), 0/OKHYB- (55.39 q ha-) and 0/OKHYB-6 (5.6 q ha-). The minimum yield of q ha- was recorded in check variety Pusa Sawani Okra - Hybrid Trial - AVT-II The entry 0/OKHYB-9 gave the highest yield of q ha- which was statistically at par with entry 0/OKHYB-4 (66.88 q ha-). The lowest yield was noticed in the check variety Pusa Sawani (7.55 q ha-) Station trial on Early Cauliflower Identified and collected 5 diverse lines of early cauliflower from farmer' field. 6 early cauliflower genotypes from IIHR and 38 from NBPGR have been received through MTA. The genotype BECF-5 (AC-5), BECF8 (AC-), BECF-4 (Amit), BECF-7 (AC-), BECF- (RECF 0/09) had large curd size and weight which varied between 43 g-888 g. These lines were farmers collection received from Hajipur. These curds were promising with respect to other characters namely earliness, white to creamy white colour and were compact. BECF- (RECF0/09) was the earliest of all followed by BECF-8 (AC) and BECF4 (Amrit) 3.. Screening and identification of heat and drought tolerant genotypes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) A total of 00 tomato genotypes from IIVR, 50 from NBPGR and 50 from IIHR have been received through MTA. Moreover, eight accessions were also received from BCKV, West Bengal out of which four are wild species. Two hundred (00) diverse tomato genotypes with four check varieties namely Arka Vikas, Arka Meghali, H-86 and Pusa Rohini were evaluated in summer season, 03 for heat stress in Augmented Block Design (ABD). Out of these, only forty genotypes viz.,sel-8, Cheku Grande, EC-60444, EC65644, EC-6059, Arka Vikash, EC-36948, EC-3863, EC-5080, EC-5837, EC , EC-5704, EC6044, EC-60478, EC-60500, EC-60505, EC-60564, EC , IIHR-75, IIHR-38, Rio Grande, Sun Cherry, S. Peruvianum, Arka Meghali, Azad T-, Azad T-6, B-9-, B0-, CLN-6-L, DNT-, EC-6788, IIHR-60, Azad T-5, IIHR-69, LA-377, F-6-, EC , EC-60404, EC604, EC-6667 has been found superior for summer season on the basis of yield and number of fruits/ plant. 3.. Development of high yielding brinjal genotype(s) for plains of Bihar The brinjal genotypes from IIVR(0) NBPGR) (50), and IIHR (40) collected. During summer season 03, these diverse genotypes were evaluated in Augmented Block Design (ABD) for yield, disease, pest and heat stress tolerance. Thirty nine genotypes namely IC-90, S. S. Gold, IIHR-635, IC , Dilkhush, Arka Anand, RCMBL04, IC-47003, Apsara, IBL--6-35, IC-40-B, IC90, IIHR-56, Black Star Gold, IC-89837, Super Star Diamond, IIHR-563, IC-76, Green Long (Orissa), IC90087, EC-69084, Rajkumari, H-045, IC-90933, IC680, Kalamika, IC-90965, Swarna Manjari, EC , Pusa Anupama, SB-, IBH-, EC , IC-30544, IC037, IC-9088, Nurkee, BSB-464, Solanum torvum and Solanum xanthocarpum performed well with respect to yield and disease pest tolerance Molecular characterization and marker assisted selection of tomato germplasms for fruit quality and stress tolerance For validation of molecular markers suitable for screening against disease resistance, diverse tomato genotypes were selected for the study. The work is in progress Identification of okra genotypes for Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) resistance: Fifty okra genotypes from IIHR and 40 from NBPGR collected. These genotypes were evaluated in ABD during summer and rainy season of 0-3, out of which only 6 genotypes (IIHR3, IC9038, CI4098, IC4065, IIHR, and Kavya) were found to have resistant disease reaction during both the season. The highest fruit yield in rainy and summer season was observed in the genotypes IC3855 (308 g/ plant) and IC99646 (.3 g/plant), respectively. These genotypes could be used for further hybrid breeding programme due to their high yield and lower disease incidence for OYVMV Dutch Roses A total of approx.5000 plants of six varieties of Dutch roses i.e. Bordeux, Sultan, Gold Strike, Ablanche, Grand gala and Tajmahal were planted in two poly houses. The varieties are being evaluated for quality flowers Gerbera A total of eight varieties (Sonata, Top Model, Pocho, Pasto, Sonata, Naike, Loreto) of Gerbera were planted being evaluate for flower yield Chrysanthemum A total of ten varieties (Cannon Ball, Nublo, Albea, Salvador, Ramblow Red, Button Yellow, Snow Ball, Joker, Shakira White, Grancanaria) of Chrysanthemum were planted in poly house resulted with good quality and quantity flowers.

33 Orchid (Dendrobium) Two varieties of Orchids e.g. Sonia, Singapore White (Dendrobium) were evaluated under the project 3..9 Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Collection and Evaluation of Mango Germplasm Among the different varieties evaluated, highest fruit yield was obtained in Bangalora (65.4 Kg plant-) followed by Lal Mohan (3.7 Kg plant-), while Barmasia (Jamalpur) gave the lowest fruit yield of.8 Kg plant-.the highest average fruit weight ( g fruit-) was recorded in Hathi Jhula, the lowest (05.00 g fruit-) being in Husneara. The TSS content of fruit ranged from 6.36 to.54ºbrix (highest in Amrapali), while acidity ranged from 0.8 to 0.3 per cent Survey of Seedling Germplasm in Mango The collection No. 8/80 produced the highest (35.00 Kg plant-) fruit yield followed by Collection No. 0/80 (5.00 Kg plant-), while it was the lowest (33.00 Kg plant-) in Collection No. 5/79. The highest cumulative yield ( kg plant-) was observed in collection No. 06/80. TSS content of fruit ranged from 6.35 to 0.76ºBrix while, acidity ranged from 0.8 to 0.34 per cent. Collection No. 6/80 was having bright colour on shoulder Clonal Selection in Mango Different selections were made from the farmer's field. From existing clones of Langra planted at BAC Sabour, the highest average fruit weight (66.00g) and fruit yield (6.90 Kg plant-) were obtained from Dholi Kothi Maldah. Whereas, the highest TSS content (0.0º Brix) was recorded in Dudhiya Maldah while the lowest (8.06º Brix) in Calcuttia Maldah. The lowest acidity (0.0 %) was observed in Surajgarha Maldah Screening of germplasm against pests of mango Initial screening of available germplasm at Sabour was done during the year against the major inset-pests in mango. The data on infestation of hopper, mealy bug, thrips and leaf gall insects was recorded in 3 germplasm Screening of Germplasm/Cultivars against Powdery Mildew Forty three germplasm/ cultivars were observed against the natural incidence of powdery mildew. Though the powdery mildew infection was low in all the cultivars, out of them, 6 cultivars viz. Karpuria, Dadamiyan, DudhiaMaldah, Gilas, MaldahDholikhoti and Rumani was be designated as tolerant. In remaining cultivars incidence varied between to 8% Screening of mango hybrids Altogether 4 hybrids of different cross combinations were tested. Largest size of fruit (3.0cm x 8.30cm) and heaviest fruit (47 gm) was noted in hybrid no. 53 (Langra x Neelum) followed by hybrid No. 49(Langra X Neelam) and 40 (Langra X Amrapali). Highest ratio of pulp (89.80%) and lowest peel (7.40%) and stone (.80%) was observed in hybrid no. 40 (Langra x Amrapali) whereas, highest T.S.S. (7.6%) in hybrid no. 07 (Langra x Sipia) and lowest acidity (0.5%) was found in hybrid no. 3 (Bombai x Sipia) Hybridization in mango with different cross combinations; A total of 83 flowers of were crossed in 9 cross combinations, out of which 3 fruit set (7.46%) were obtained. Only one hundred nine hybrid fruits retained their maturity. The stone of all 09 hybrid fruits were sown, only seventeen stones were germinated and plants are in good and healthy condition. The hybrid seedlings so obtained were planted at close distance for their evaluation Screening of germplasm of mango against malformation Forty three germplasm were observed against the natural incidence of malformation Ten cultivars of Mango namely Nazara Bombai, Latkampoo, Calcuttia Maldah, Dudhia Maldah, Gilas, Gangasagar, Maldah (Surjagarha), Maldah (Dholikothi) and Rumani were found free from malformation Litchi (Litchi chinenesis L.) Collection and Evaluation of Germplasm of Litchi Studies were made on phenotypic characters of trees, yield ability and quality of existing litchi varieties. Amongst the available genotype and hybrids of litchi, eight varieties were evaluated during 0-3 for tree habit and yield

34 0-03 parameters. The highest plant height of 9.68 m, trunk circumference (55.8 cm), circumference of primary branch (9. cm) and canopy spread in both the direction was noted in genotype China. Whereas the least plant height, circumference of main trunk, primary and secondary branches having 5.89 m, 78.9 cm, 45.7 cm respectively was recorded in variety Shahi. The highest yield was recorded under Kasaba (43.45 kg plant-) followed by China and Late Bedana having yield of kg and kg, respectively. The heaviest fruit of.7 g was noted in Late Bedana followed by China and Purbi having average fruit weight of.07 g and 9.3 g, respectively. Highest pulp content (75.09%) was noted under Late Bedana followed by Cultivar Purbi and Shahi. Likewise highest TSS of.6% was recorded in Late Bedana followed by Purbi and China having TSS of.8% and.8% Screening of litchi hybrids Amongst eleven hybrids, highest size of fruit i.e. 3.4cm (L) x 4.47cm (B) was observed in hybrid no. 35 (Purbi x Bedana) and produced heaviest fruit (0.0 g). Highest T.S.S. content (0.4 %) was found in hybrid no. 04 (Purbi x Early Bedana) where as highest aril content (78.3%) in hybrid no. 597 (Purbi x Dehrarose) lowest stone (6.8 %) was recorded in hybrid no. 59 Kasba x Bedana but lowest peel (9.05%) in hybrid no. 37 Purbi x Bedana. Lowest acidity (0.4%) was observed in hybrid no. 04 Purbi x Early Bedana Hybridization in litchi with different cross combinations Nine cross combinations were used. A total of 489 flowers of different parentage were crossed, 77.0% of fruit set was recorded. Total of 7 fruits were obtained and stones of these fruits were sown for germination. Hybrid seedlings so produced were 60, which will be planted at close distance for their evaluation Varietal evaluation of strawberry in agro climate of Bihar Five varieties of strawberry namely, Sweet Charlie, Festival, Florina, winter Dawn and Camarosa were evaluated for yield and quality in agro climatic condition of Bihar. On the basis of trial it was inferred that variety Festival and Sweet Charlie performed better in comparison to others. Yield of Var. Camarosa was also found comparable to Sweet Charlie but exhibited more acidity and less TSS content. Fruits of var. Winter Dawn were misshapen and had less TSS. Varieties Festival and Sweet Charlie performed better than the varieties Camarosa and Florina. Yield of Sweet Charlie was varied from to 7 tonnes ha-. Good quality in 4 terms of size, color, TSS and acidity were found in each of the variety. Yield under different varieties varied from 8 tonnes ha- to 9 tonnes ha- having highest yield under Festival and lowest under variety Florina. TSS varied from 3.0 to 8.4 with highest under Sweet Charlie and lowest under Winter Dawn. Different cultivars of strawberry 3..3 Palms (Coconut) Evaluation of existing coconut germplasm Seed nuts of five accessions namely MYD (IND 058), COD (IND 007), MOD (IND 048), KGD and GBDG have been planted in main plot. Remaining fifteen more germplasm are to be received from different centers. One variety Assam Green Tall has been received in March. These seed nuts have been put in poly bags for germination Collection, conservation and evaluation of local germplasm Surveys were made in coconut growing areas of Purnea, Madhepura and Bhagalpur district. During survey a common problem of heavy seed shedding, no curd formation and infection in seed in growing coconut was noticed. Even healthy plants identified earlier were found to have these problems. Thus no seed could be collected from these palms Standardization of transformation and regeneration of banana in perspective of producing value added transgenic drought resistant variety The infrastructure of tissue culture and Molecular biology laboratory was strengthened by placing order and purchasing equipments, suitable glassware, chemicals, etc. as proposed in the project. Survey and Collection of Selaginella bryopteris as the resource of the transgene was carried out. The mother plants (Banana) was also planted and maintained for easy availability of explants just before the initiation of protocol for the regeneration of Banana. The tissue culture work was initiated. 3. Natural Resource Management 3.. Agronomy 3... Evaluation of the performance of varieties of scented rice under different doses of nitrogen. The performance of scented rice varieties (Sabour Surbhit, Rajendra Suvasini, Rajendra Kasturi, Rajendra Bhagwati and Sabour Deep) was evaluated under different levels of

35 0-03 nitrogen [50%, 00% and 50% N of RDF (N:PO5:KO 80:40:0)]. Increasing levels of nitrogen significantly increased the mean grain yield of rice. The maximum grain yield (44.36 q ha-) was recorded under 0 kg N habeing statistically at par with the mean grain yield obtained under 80 kg N ha- (43.80 q ha-) and these in turn significantly superior to the grain yield obtained under 40 kg N ha- (39.88 q ha-). Among the varieties highest mean grain yield (45.9 q ha-) was obtained from the check variety Rajendra Bhagwati which was statistically at par with the mean grain yield of the another check Rajendra Suwashini (44.4 q ha-). These in turn were significantly superior to the rest of varieties which include the check variety Rajendra Kasturi (39.9 q ha-) and the two test varieties, i.e. Sabour Surbhit (4.3 q ha-) and Sabour Deep (4.74 q ha-) Evaluation of the performance of medium duration rice varieties under different doses of nitrogen. The performance of medium duration rice varieties (Sabour Shree, Sabour deep, Rajendra Shweta, Rajendra Mahsuri and Sita) was evaluated under different levels of nitrogen [50%, 00% and 50% N of RDF (N: PO5: KO 00:40:0)]. Increasing levels of nitrogen significantly increased the mean grain yield of rice. The maximum mean grain yield (50.8 q ha-) was recorded under 50 kg N ha- being statistically at par with the mean grain yield obtained under 00 kg N ha- (50.5 q ha-) and these intern significantly superior to the grain yield obtained under 50 kg N ha- (44 q ha-). Among the varieties highest mean grain yield (49.69 q ha-) was obtained from the test variety RAU-759 which is significantly superior over the check variety Rajendra Sweta (45.8 q ha-) and statistically at par with rest of the varieties Studies on suitable varieties and optimum date of sowing for aerobic rice The effect due to different dates of sowing and suitable varieties of aerobic rice was found to be statistically significant.timely date of sowing 3rd June significantly increased the mean grain yield of rice. The maximum mean grain yield ( q ha-) was recorded under 3rd June being statistically superior than 6th June sowing (45.03 q ha-) but statistically at par to the grain yield obtained under 30th June (46.53 q ha-). Among the varieties highest mean grain yield (5.07 q ha-) was obtained from the hybrid variety DRRH-3 which was statistically at par with the mean grain yield of hybrid PAC-837 (5.54 q ha-) and lowest mean grain yield was obtained from Prabhat (36.85 q ha-) Optimizing seed rate and spacing in aerobic rice 5 situation Hybrid DRRH-3 was produced highest mean grain yield of 50.7 q ha- that was statistically at par with the mean grain yield obtained from the hybrid PAC 837 (50. q ha). These were in turn significantly superior to the rest of the varieties, viz. Sushk samrat (36.08 q ha-) and Sahabhagi dhan (35.7 q ha-). Among the various seed rates, 35.0kg ha- was found to be optimum for attaining highest mean grain yield (45.34 q ha-) Integrated weed management in aerobic rice The application of pre and post emergence herbicide exhibited better weed control efficiency, consequently increased grain yield. Among the different weed management practices, application of Pendimethalin (30 kg a.i. ha- at 3-4 DAS followed by Chorimuronethyl + Metsulfuron-methyl 40 g a.i. ha- at 5-30 DAS obtained maximum mean grain yield of q ha- that was equally effective as need based hand weeding at 0 and 40 DAS (5.70 q ha-) and superior than other herbicide combinations Assessment of SRI method of rice cultivation over conventional practices under irrigated up land ecosystem Highest grain yield (80.67 q ha-) was recorded under SRI method which was superior over recommended (-5 days old seedling with 0 x 5 cm spacing) and farmer practices where, spacing was not maintained. Experimental result showed that yield advantage of % and 6.40 % under SRI in comparison to recommended and farmers practices respectively Performance of new wheat genotypes at different nitrogen levels under rainfed ecosystem Four different wheat genotypes viz. HD 3070; C-306(c); K807(C) and HD 888(c) were evaluated for their performance under various nitrogen levels i.e. 40 kg N ha; 60 kg N ha- and 80 kg N ha-, respectively. Maximum mean grain yield of 7.95 q ha- was recorded under 80 kg N application ha-. Significantly lowest mean grain yield of.40 q ha- was obtained under 40 kg N ha-. Among the wheat genotypes, HD 888(c) recorded significantly highest mean grain yield of 8.0 q ha-; whereas 4.35 q ha- was the mean grain yield under HD Performance of wheat varieties at different dates of sowing under irrigated conditions. Four varieties i.e. HD 733, PBW 343, K0307 and DBW 39 were evaluated under three different dates of sowing viz. t h N o v e m b e r, 8 t h N o v e m b e r a n d 5 t h November'0. It was observed that significantly highest mean grain yield of q ha- was obtained from the

36 0-03 crops sown on 8th November followed by 5th November. Significantly lowest mean grain yield of q ha- was obtained from the th November sown crop. Among the varieties, HD 733 recorded maximum mean grain yield of q ha- being statistically at par with the mean grain yield of variety K0307 (47.0 q ha-) Significantly lowest mean grain yield of q ha- was recorded from the variety PBW Performance of new wheat genotypes at different dates of sowing (timely and Late) under irrigated condition. Five genotypes viz. Raj 49, K0906, K0307(c), HD 733 (c), DBW 39(c), were evaluated under timely (4th Nov'0) and late sown (6th Dec'06..0) conditions. It was observed that timely sown varieties performed superior in terms of grain yield than late sown condition. Significantly highest mean grain yield of 46.0 q ha- was recorded under timely sown wheat crop as compared to late sown condition (39.85 q ha-). Among the different wheat varieties, higher grain yield of 45.5 q ha- was recorded for the variety V4 (HD 733). Lowest mean grain yield of 40.8 q ha- was recorded from the variety V (K0906) Performance of new wheat genotypes under late and very late sown condition. Five varieties viz. K09, DBW 4(c), NW 036(c), HI563(c) and HD 733(c) were evaluated for their performance under late and very late sown condition. Result revealed that significantly superior grain yield of q ha- was recorded under late sown condition; whereas, varieties sown under very late condition produced 3.6 q ha- yield. Among the different wheat varieties, maximum mean grain yield of q ha- was obtained from variety (HD 733). Significantly lowest mean grain yield recorded from the variety DBW 4 (34.8 q ha-) Effect of row spacing on productivity of wheat in different wheat growing zones (NEPZ) Three wheat varieties- K0307; HD 733 and DBW 39 were assessed for their performance under four different spacing i.e. 5 cm; 7.5 cm; 0 cm and.5 cm. Yield data of this study revealed a maximum mean grain yield of 49. q ha- under 0 cm spacing. Significantly lowest mean grain yield of 44.8 q ha- was obtained from the crop sown at 5 cm of spacing Evaluating the competitiveness of wheat varieties with weeds. Three wheat varieties namely K0307, HD 733 and DBW 39 6 were evaluated in terms of their competitiveness of weeds under two different row spacing with weed free and weedy check situation. It was observed that maximum mean grain yield of 44.3 q ha- was recorded from the plots where wheat was sown at 0 cm spacing under weed free condition followed by 5 cm spaced crop and weed free situation. This simply indicates that the closer spacing proved beneficial in terms of weed suppression. So far the wheat varieties are concerned they did not differ significantly in terms of grain yield Evaluation of bio-efficacy of herbicides against broad-leaved weed flora in wheat. Different herbicides were assessed for their performances of controlling the broad leaved weeds in wheat and it was observed that weed free condition recorded maximum mean grain yield (44.90 qha-) which was at par with the yield obtained from -4 D treated plots followed by ready mix (Metsulfuron + Carfentrazon) application 40.0 q ha Evaluation of herbicides for control of complete weed flora in wheat Different herbicides were evaluated for their performance in controlling the complete weed flora in wheat and found that weed free situation recorded maximum mean grain yield of q ha- which was at par with the grain yield obtained from the herbicide (Sulfosulfuron + metsulfuron) 40 g ha- along with 750 ml surfactant treated plots followed by Sulfasulfuron g g ha- along with 750 surfactant application (40.0 q ha-) Evaluating system of wheat intensification (SWI) for enhanced productivity of wheat Conventional wheat sowing was compared with wheat sown under SWI technique with conventional line sowing with 0 X 0cm spacing, 5 X 5 cm spacing and 0 X 0 cm spacing. The result revealed that 5 X 5 cm spaced wheat crop recorded significantly highest mean grain of q ha- followed by 0 X 0 cm spacing (4.50 q ha-) under conventional line sowing at cm spacing Impact of climate change on wheat grown in middle gangetic plains of Bihar Timely sown Wheat The maximum mean grain yield of q ha- was recorded from 5th November sown crop and lowest yield was obtained from 06th December sown crop. It was observed that there was an increase in yield with increasing number of irrigation. Maximum mean grain yield of q ha- was recorded from the plots receiving

37 0-03 four irrigations. Late Sown Wheat There was significant reduction in grain yield due to delay in sowing. The maximum reduction in grain yield was recorded under D5 (0th January) sown cropswhereas, significant least reduction was recorded from the plots where wheat was sown in D (3th December). So far the irrigation treatments are concerned, maximum mean grain yield of 38.4 q ha- was recorded from the plots receiving four irrigation. These yields were significantly superior to the grain yield obtained under rest of the irrigation treatments Evaluation of super absorbent polymer as moisture control release agent in agriculture Application of 0 q ha- of hydrogel enhanced grain yield of lentil, pod yield of vegetable pea and grain yield of wheat by 36.4, 8.5 and 9.3%, respectively over control. Application of 0 q ha- also enhanced economic yield of respective crops by 8., 8.8 and 3.% as compared to control. Highest grain yield of maize (8.5 q ha-) was recorded under the application of 30 q ha- of hydrogel which was found to be 5.6 % higher than control Relative performance of wheat genotypes under timely sown irrigated condition. The genotype RW 37 recorded the highest yield (47.0 q ha-) followed by RW 3708 (46.9 q ha-) and BRW 37 (45.69 q ha-) and all were significantly superior to the best check K 0307 (43.07 q ha-) Relative performance of wheat genotypes under late sown irrigated condition. The genotype BRW 934 recorded the highest yield (44.3 q ha-) and was significantly superior to the check variety DBW 4 (4.4 q ha-). The genotype BRW 934 has been entered in NIVT-3 for further testing. Other promising entries were BROW 937 (43. q ha-) and BRW 95 (4.69 q ha-) To evaluate the system of wheat intensification (SWI) for enhanced productivity of wheat. Higher grain mean yield (3.9 q ha-) and 9.9 q ha-) were obtained from the planting options (5 cm X 5 cm and 0 cm X 0 cm), respectively, which were significantly superior to (5 cm X 5 cm) planting option (.5 q ha-). Other planting options were at par among themselves Evaluation of Acetochlor herbicide in winter maize Application of 5.0 l ha- registered lowest weed counts and dry weight (03.5 and. g m-) of weeds over weedy check. It had highest weed control 7 efficiency (7.4%) which was at par with 3.5 l ha-. Highest grain yield (8.4 q ha-) of maize was recorded with the application of 5.0 l ha-, which was at par with 3.5 l ha- and was found superior over weedy check (7.3 q ha-) Weed management trial on Rabi Maize The maximum mean grain yield (89. q ha-) was recorded from the plots receiving two hand weeding at 5 and 30 DAS which was statistically at par with the yield obtained under different weed management practices i.e. ZTGlyphosate Pre Plant fb Atrazine+ Halosulfuron (.0 kg + 90 g a.i. ha-) as POE (89.0 qha-), CT- litres a.i. ha- as pre- emergence (85.7 qha-). Significantly lowest mean grain yield of (66.0 q ha-) was obtained from weedy check treatment. Yield advantage due to different weed management practices over weedy check were mainly attributed for better yield attributing parameters and comparatively less weed population weed biomass along with higher weed control efficiency Farming system research Identification of bio-intensive complementary cropping system. Among the twelve rice based cropping systems tested, rice (scented) - potato + radish - onion + maize relay cropping and rice (hybrid) - maize + potato - sorghum + cowpea (F) systems were found to be the biologically efficient and profitable cropping systems giving net return of Rs.,8,6 ha- and Rs.,6,36 ha- in 0- and Rs.,0,457 ha- and Rs.,8,65 ha- in 0-3, respectively, producing rice equivalent yield of 69. and 50.0 q ha- in 0- and 50.0 and 56.0 q ha- in 0-3, respectively under irrigated conditions. Permanent plot experiment on integrated nutrient supply in rice-wheat crop sequence Substitution of 50% N through F.Y.M.+50% NPK through inorganic fertilizers in rice and 00% recommended dose of N, P and K in wheat (T6) produced the highest grain yield of rice (53.0 and 50.3 q ha-), wheat (47.5 and 46.8 q ha-) and rice-equivalent yield (08.0 and. q ha-) as well as net return (Rs.65,500 and 6,863 ha-) of the system in 0- and 0-3, respectively, which however, were at par with substitution of 50% N through green manuring and wheat straw in rice and these treatments proved significantly superior to the treatment receiving 00% recommended fertilizer dose in both the seasons. Organic carbon status and P-balance in soil was positive in all the treatments except control plot and plots getting 50% NPK through fertilizers and its accumulation was higher when organic matter was incorporated in the soil.

38 0-03 Development of sustainable production model (SPM) for rice-wheat cropping system under irrigated condition. Model in which 5-0 tonnes of Sesbania as green manure crop was added during summer and 5% extra N was given to wheat in addition to recommended fertilizer dose to both rice and wheat produced highest REY (34.4 and 34.q ha-) and net returns of Rs. 84,097 and Rs. 84,478 ha- which gave additional REY of 8.3 and 4.0 q ha- and earned additional income of Rs.,5 and Rs ha- in 0- and 0-3, respectively over farmer's practice. Development of organic farming package for system based high value crops. After nine crop cycles, application of /3rd recommended N each through FYM + vermicompost + neem cake along with bio-fertilizer for N and P produced the maximum grain yield of rice (53.0 and 49.0 q ha-), potato tuber yield (4.6 and 3. q ha-) and bulb yield of onion (4. and 06.0 q ha-) in 0- and 0-3, respectively. However, the maximum rice-equivalent yield (66.7 and 49.4 q ha-) and net return of Rs.,37,093 and Rs.,8,635 ha- in 0- and 0-3, respectively was realized when plots received /3rd recommended N each of FYM + vermicompost + neem cake along with intercropping of radish with potato and maize with onion, followed by application of /3 N each though FYM, VC and NC along with bio- fertilizers for N and P. The effect of organic farming package was better than integrated nutrient management as well as chemical farming with respect to crop yields and also improved physico-chemical properties of soil and quality of the produce. Management of cropping system for resource conservation and climate change. This experiment was conducted to study the effect of resource conservation technology like reduced/minimum tillage, crop residue mulches and to design agronomically efficient and economically viable copping system for resource conservation to counteract the adverse effect of climate change. Conventional tillage proved superior over minimum tillage practice, producing higher rice equivalent yield (REY) (.7 and 9.8 q ha-) and realizing higher net return (Rs.,06,583 and,06,966 ha-) from the system in 0- and 0-3, respectively. Among four rice based cropping systems tested, rice - potato - onion + maize (relay cropping) noted to be the most productive (70.0 and 7. q ha-) and remunerative (Rs.,3,3 and,5,940 ha-), followed by rice - maize + potatocowpea fodder ( 3.7 q ha-, Rs.,07,774 ha- in 0, 34.5 q ha-, Rs., 05,345 ha-in 0-3) system. The 8 effect of mulch was not found to be significant. However, increase in 5% fertilizer doses gave significantly higher REY (0.9 and 0.0 q ha-) and net profit (Rs. 05,545 and 04,093 ha-) of the system in 0- and 0-3, respectively. Integrated Farming System Model Integrated farming system model was developed on.0 ha area during kharif, 00. During 0- the net income of Rs.,0,885 was realized from cropping + horticulture + dairy + fishery + goatry + vermicompost + boundary plantation. Of the income obtained from different components, cropping, horticultural crops, dairy unit, goat unit, fishery and recycling of farm waste and boundary plantation contributed 48.7%,.%,.5%, 6.6%, 9.%, 7.5% and 4.5%, respectively to the total income of the system. While during 0-3 the net income of Rs.,98,706 was realized from cropping + horticulture + dairy + goatry + fishery + duckery + boundary plantation + vermicompost. Of the income obtained from different components, cropping, horticultural crops, dairy unit, goat unit, fishery boundary plantation and recycling of farm waste contributed 36.0%, 8.8%, 6.0%, 7.8%, 8.5%, 3.%, 8.8% and 0.9%, respectively to the total income of the system. The crop component recorded the highest contribution in the net income followed by dairy mainly due to other components of farming system is in initial stage. The IFS model also helped in increasing employment and regular income throughout the year to farm family. Response of nutrients (N, P and K) on farmer's field Under ECF, experiment on responses of different combinations of nutrients were evaluated at farmer fields under rice wheat cropping systems and it was observed that highest yield of paddy(43.08q ha-) and wheat(37.88q ha-) were found in nutrient combination of NPK +Zn as compared to others. Although highest B: C ratio(.09) was recorded in NPK combination as compared to NPK+Zn (.03) Intensification/diversification of the existing cropping system Experiment on intensification of existing cropping system was conducted at farmers field and found that cropping sequence paddy +winter maize gave highest net return (Rs ) and B:C ratio.9 as compared to other cropping system Improved Rice based Rainfed Agricultural System Project Effect of tillage, establishment methods, crop residue addition and bio-priming on sustainability and

39 0-03 productivity of rice-lentil cropping system for rainfed drought-prone areas In wet season, adoption of system of rice intensification (SRI) recorded higher grain yield of rice than puddled transplanted rice (PTR) and unpuddled transplanted rice (UPTR) system of planting. PTR attains maximum plant height and UPTR attained lowest plant height. Maximum numbers of effective tillers were recorded in SRI treatments as compared to PTR and UPTR treatments. Unpuddled transplanted (6" W L) system was agronomically superior as compared to puddled transplanted system (control) owing to its potentiality of producing at par rice grain yield without damaging the soil structure. In dry season, UPTR system of rice planting followed by lentil recorded maximum grain yield (047 q ha-) than PTR (530 kg/ha) and SRI (796 q ha-) system of planting in rice followed by lentil. Zero till planting of lentil after rice harvest (005 q ha-) prove better as compared to conventional system (75 q ha-) and paira system (40 q ha-) of crop establishment. No. of nodules and dry weight of nodules was significantly higher in Unpuddled Transplanting Rice- Zero Till Lentil (UTPR-ZTL) + 5% crop residues + Bio- priming over check. Higher mortality of lentil plant at initial stage was recorded in conventional tillage system as compared to zero till planting. UTPR-ZTL+ 5% Crop Residue + Bio-priming recorded maximum B: C ratio (4.) followed by 4.0 in UPTR (6" WL)-ZTL in lentil crop. Dr. Brian Love and four other scientist from CRS and IRRI reviewing IRRAS Project at BAU, Sabour Effect of chemical weed management on growth, yield and weed dynamics in rice Irrespective of the method of rice establishment, weeds are a major impediment to rice production through their ability to compete for resources and their impact on product quality. Uncontrolled weeds was reduced the grain yield by 8.5% under transplanted rice. Experiments results indicated that application of Bispyribac sodium 5 g 9 a.i. ha- POE and mixture of Azimsulfuron.5 g a.i. ha- + Bispyribac a.i. ha- as POE are equally effective to maintain weed population at par with weed free condition in rice, hence grain yield obtained under these two treatments 4.7 t ha- and 4.8 t ha- respectively at par with weed free condition (5. t ha-). Mixture of Azimsulfuron.5 g a.i. ha- + Bispyribac 5 g a.i. ha- POE or sole application of Bispyribac sodium 5 g a.i. ha- POE may be potential options for controlling the weeds in rice which can maintain the weed population and in turn grain yield of the crop at par with the weed free condition. Comparative study of best management practices (BMP) and SRI for rainfed rice The field experiment was conducted to see the effect of water levels and age of seedling in SRI/BMP. The results revealed that water levels has no significant effect on grain yield of rice, however, age of seedling has a great impact on grain yield irrespective of management practices. Grain yield of rice was significantly higher (6.3 t ha-) when 0 days old seedling was transplanted under SRI method as compared to all other treatments under SRI. But 5 days old seedling performed better under transplanted condition, recorded significantly higher yield (5.6 t ha-) Effect of chemical weed management on growth, yield and weed dynamics in lentil Chenopodium album, Cyperus rotundus, Rumex retroflex and Fumaria parviflorawere major weed flora in experimental field and thefloristiccomposition of BLW, sedges and grasses in weedy check plot were 67.4, 3. and.4%, respectively at 30 DAS in weedy condition. Pendimethalin with or without quaziilofop was found at par with weed free condition in terms of lentil yield. Maximum B:C ratio was obtained with the application of Pendimethalin followed by Quizalofop-ethyl. Higher WCE was recorded with 40 g a.i. ha- (9.7%) as compared to metribuzin and lower dose of imazathypr at 5 and 30 DAS. Evaluating different cropping patterns and tillage methods in rainfed drought-prone situation Results revealed that tillage system (Zero and Conventional) had no significant effect on lentil equivalent yield, however, adoption of zero tillage recorded higher lentil equivalent yield (9.6 q ha- ) as compared to conventional tillage (8.38 q ha-). Among the cropping patterns, chickpea recorded significantly higher lentil equivalent yield as compared to other cropping patterns. Lathyrus and lentil attained second and third rank in terms of equivalent yield. B:C ratio was highest in lathyrus and

40 0-03 chickpea under zero tillage condition, while it was highest in chickpea under conventional tillage system Evaluation of comparative bio-efficacy of herbicides in kharif maize (Syngenta funded project) Maximum maize grain yield (5.0 t ha-) was obtained with the application of Glyphosate 4% SL +,4-D ethyl ml as Pre Plant followed by ml POE in kharif season which is at par with the weed free conditions through manual weeding Weed management in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) (ICRISAT funded project) Application of 40 a.i. ha- at 5 DAS produced higher grain yield of pigeonpea, which was at par with 60 a.i. ha- at 5 DAS / 30 DAS and 40 a.i. ha- at 30 DAS while it was significantly higher as compared to rest of the treatments. Intercropping of pigeonpea with urdbean also reduced weed population significantly over weedy check and at par with lower dose of imazethapyr at 5 DAS. However all weed control options recorded significantly higher grain yield of pigeonpea over weedy check Hydrogel project Evaluation of the performance of water retaining granules on agricultural crops viz. wheat, lentil and vegetable pea Application of 0 kg ha-of hydrogel enhanced grain yield of lentil, pod yield of vegetable pea and grain yield of wheat by 9.3,.5 and 0.8%, respectively over control. However, its dose 0 kg ha-also enhanced economic yield of respective crops by 7.3,.8 and 4.8% over control. Evaluation of graded dose of hydrogel on the performance of winter maize under supplemental irrigation. Highest grain yield of maize (8. q ha-) was recorded under 30 kg ha-of hydrogel which was 4.9% higher than control. Application of 0 kg/ha of hydrogel recorded., 0. and 8.% higher yield over 5 kg, 0 kg and control, 30 respectively. Anthesis to silking Interval was lowest (4.5 days) under 30 kg ha-of hydrogel. Sources of hydrogel did not affect growth parameters significantly Evaluation of acetochlor herbicides in winter maize Application of 4.5 kg a.i. ha- registered lowest weed counts and dry weight (04. and.5 g) per m over weedy check. Acetochlor doses recorded reduction in density of grassy weeds and sedges. Application of 4.5 kg a.i. ha- registered highest weed control efficiency (73.%) which was at par with kg a.i. ha-. Highest grain yield (8.9 q ha-) of maize was recorded with application of 4.5 kg a.i. ha-which was at par with kg a.i. ha- and was found superior over weedy check (70. q ha-). Pre emergence application of Acetochlor against weeds in maize crop during rabi season was safe for growing succeeding rice Effect of rice establishment techniques on crop yield of different rice based cropping systems. The effect of different rice establishment techniques was found significant. The highest rice equivalent yield (86.7qha-) was recorded under zero tillage system. The highest netreturn (Rs. 55,3ha-) and B:C ratio (.3) were recorded under zero tillage system which was significantly superior than permanent bed and conventional system. The highest benefit cost ratio (.36) was recorded under rice-lentil cropping system which was significantly superior to rice-wheat and ricemaizecropping system. The contents of organic carbon (0.57%), cation exchange capacity (.77 cmol (p+) kg-) and dehydrogenase activity was found to be highest in zero tillage system followed by permanent bed system, whereas ph (7.33) and EC (0.4 dsm-) was found higher under permanent bed system. Highest available N (60.8 q ha-), PO5(30.55 q ha-) and KO ( q ha-) after harvest of rabi crops were recorded in zero tillage whereas among different cropping systems, it was recorded highest in rice-lentil system having values of 63.07, and q ha- N, PO5 and KO, respectively. The retention of crop residue results in increased soil microorganism populations. ZT showed equal or higher populations of micro-flora compared with permanent bed system and Conventional Tillage. Dehydrogenase activity and Mycorrhiza fungi infection was also at its higher site in case of ZT than that of PB and CT systems. The different microbes were found to be in the order of Bacteria > Actinomycetes > Fungi. Among different cropping systems (rice-wheat, rice-maize

41 0-03 and rice-lentil) the above parameters were found to be higher under rice-lentil system followed by rice-wheat system except for the soil ph and EC where the results were vice-versa Effect of tillage methods on productivity of maize based cropping system The highest maize equivalent yield (83.97 q ha-) was recorded under zero tillage system. The highest net return (Rs. 45,94 ha-) and B:C ratio (0.96) were recorded under zero tillage system which was significantly superior to permanent bed and conventional system. The highest benefit cost ratio (.39) was recorded under maizechickpea cropping system which was significantly superior to the rest of the cropping system. The contents of organic carbon (0.59 %), cation exchange capacity (3.7 cmol(p+) kg-) and dehydrogenase activity was found highest in zero tillage system followed by permanent bed system, whereas ph (7.4) and EC (0.35 dsm-) was found higher under permanent bed system. Maximum available N (44.94 q ha-), PO5 (5.6 q ha-) and KO (94.34 q ha-) after harvest of rabi crops were recorded in zero tillage whereas among different cropping systems, it was recorded highest in rice-lentil system having values of 57.5, 7.5 and q ha-n, PO5 and KO, respectively. The population of microbes followed the trend similar to the organic carbon content of the soil under different tillage as well as cropping systems. The bacterial count was found highest in all the treatments followed by actinomycetes count and the lowest count being of fungal population. Among different cropping systems, organic carbon and EC were found higher under maize-maize system, ph in soybean-maize-wheat system and water holding capacity in maize-wheat system Linseed Agronomy Study on Phosphorus management in double cropping system involving linseed On pooled basis, 75 % P + PSB to both the crops in rice linseed cropping system excelled all the treatments in respect of seed yield of rice (357 q ha-) as well as linseed (357 q ha-) and NMR (Rs. 4,559). Thus, it would be profitable to apply phosphorus in rice-linseed cropping 75 % P + PSB to both the crops under Patna condition. Study on integrated nutrient management in double cropping system involving linseed Rice - linseed crop sequence yielded significantly higher NMR (Rs.40,080 ha-) with fertilizer 75 % NP, 3 00 % K + N-biofertilizer + PSB to both the crops. Thus, 5 % nitrogen and phosphorus can be saved with the use of biofertilizer in rice-linseed crop sequence at Patna. Front Line Demonstrations Ten FLDs were conducted as sole crop at the farmers' field in the adjoining area of Patna district with variety Shekhar. The highest yield was recorded 7.80 q ha- and mean yield was recorded 4.3 q ha-. The per cent superiority of improved technology over farmers practice was found 67.. Ten FLDs were conducted at the farmers' field in the Siwan district as intercrop with sugarcane, with variety Shekhar. The highest LEY was recorded 0.60 q ha- and mean LEY recorded was 9. q ha-. The per cent superiority of improved technology over farmers practice was found Effect of plant population on production of betel vine Three plant populations (.50,.75 and.0 lakh plants ha) were compared with the farmer practices (.5 lakh vine cutting ha-) during three consecutive years (00-3). Experimental result showed that population density at.50 lakh plant ha-recorded higher number of branches per vine (3.80, 4.30 and 6.0), vine elongation per month (9.0, 0.0 and. cm) and weight of 00 leaves (95.0, 3.7 and 3.68 g), marketable leaves per hectare with plant population of.75 and.0 lakh vine cutting ha- depicted higher with reduced leaf size which reflected reduced fresh weight. However, population at.5 lakh plant ha- depicted significantly ideal marketable leaves (9.00,.00 and 4.86 lakh ha-), ideal leaf size and fresh weightwhich got higher market price. Population density at.5 lakh plant ha- recorded significantly lower incidence of disease (9.0, 8.5 and 8.6%) than higher plant population density treatment. 3.. Soil Science 3... Collection and screening of Azolla species for low cost eco-friendly crop production and livestock management Azollagermplasm bank was developed constituting nine species of Azolla viz. Azolla caroliniana, A.faliculoides, A.maxicana, A.microphylla, A.pinnata, A.rubra, BAUS-, BAUS-, BAUS-3 and was found that Azolla microphylla, A.caroliniana and BAUS- performed better under Sabour condition. February to first fortnight of April and June to November was found favorable for biomass production of Azolla in zone III A. It was found that the different strains of Azolla could fix kg ha- atmospheric nitrogen and application of 0 t ha- in rice crop proficient to cut down half of the recommended dose of N fertilizer Development of low cost chelated fertilizers and preparation of chelate- Boron-Sulphur mixture for

42 0-03 different soil- plant systems of Zone-IIIA Poultry manure, farm yard manure and decomposed municipal waste were found to be the most suitable organic manures for preparation of zinc, iron and copper containing chelated fertilizers respectively. Application of Zn with organic manure (six week incubated mixture of kg ha- and poultry t ha-) was found superior over the zinc sulphate application to increase not only residual status of available zinc in soil but also saves 5 Kg ZnSO4 ha- during rice cultivation Cyanobacterial (BGA) Culture Bank for Preparation of Superior Algal Biofertilizer at Sabour Seventeen cyanobacterial strains were identified and evaluated for their performance under Zone IIIA condition, where pot and plot trial were conducted by inoculating 7 pure as well as mixed cyanobacterial culture in rice (var. Rajendra Mahsuri). It was found that mixed cyanobacterial culture induced higher effect on total N status (BNF) both in pot and plot trial, respectively, whereas, individually highest effect was induced by Anabaena sp. Thehighest organic carbon, available N and P increase was produced by mixed culture, whereas the available K content was increased highest by Oodogonium sp. The highest grain and straw yield along with other yield parameters resulted highest with the application mixed culture in plot Bioremediation of arsenic from contaminated soils and water of Bihar Soil Samples has been collected from Jagdishpur area of Bhagalpur District and Arsenite tolerant bacteria have been identified. Two isolated bacteria survived at 5mM of Sodium arsenite (NaAsO) Effect of Borax, Zinc Sulphate and farmyard manure on productivity of wheat A experiment on problem of non-grain setting in wheat was conducted and it was found that the highest grain yield of wheat (7.3 q ha-) was obtained with recommended dose of fertilizer along with Zinc 5 kg ha-, 0 kg ha- and FYM, which was at par with T3 (RDF 5 t ha-), T6 (-RDF + 0 kg ha-+ 5kg ha-), T7 (RDF + 0 kg ha-+ 5t ha-) and T8 (RDF + 5 kg ha-+ 5t ha-). The use of 0 kg ha- and zinc 5 kg ha- along with recommended dose of fertilizer produced.53 and.87 q ha- more yield than yield in recommended dose of fertilizer Integrated Nutrient Management in rice The data from this experiment revealed that the application of manures i.e. FYM and vermicompost significantly enhanced grain yield and nutrient content in rice crop by substituting 50% of recommended dose of fertiliser (RDF) and also improves soil environment like organic carbon, available PO5 and available KO as 3 compare to inorganic fertilized plot Effect of crop residues on soil fertility and productivity in rice-wheat cropping Experimental data showed significantly higher grain yield of rice obtained with the treatment T3 (57.8 q ha-) where straw was incorporated in soil as compared to its removal T (00% RDF + remove crop residues q ha) and burning T4 (00 % RDF + burn crop residues q ha-). Moreover, treatment T and T4 were atpar with respect to the grain yield, OC and available PO5. Residues incorporation of preceding crop gave more wheat grain and straw yield over other residue management practices, beside it increases organic carbon content and available phosphate of the soil. It was also recorded that burn crop residues reduces organic carbon content but increased available phosphate and potassium over initial value Production potential and quality of rice under organic farming system Highest grain yield (54.3 q ha-) was obtained with the application of 00% NPK which was at par among all other organic treatments and significantly superior over control. However, 5 t ha-(f6) performed better in term of grain yield (5.55 q ha-) followed by (F4) Mushroom straw 0 t ha- (50.99 q ha-), F3 - 0 t ha- (50.66 q ha-), F5 - green 5 t ha- (49.77 q ha-) and control (3. q ha- ). The data showed that application of organic manuresincreased organic carbon, available PO5 and KO over initial value but use of inorganic fertilizer maintained fertility level Efficacy of Bio-fertilizer on Betelvine Production Application of 0 ton ha- recorded significantly higher crop growth parameters viz. no. of branches per vine (.00, 3.94 and 6.8), vine elongation per month (0., 0.97 and.7 cm) and marketable leaves (.90, 4.7 and 6.34 lakh ha-)as well as weight of 00 leaves (94.00, 04.0 and 07.6 gm)followed by urea + oilcake However, 0kg ha- and 0 kg ha- performed significant result individually than in its combination (Aztobactor 5 kg ha- + Phosphobactor 5 Kg) in respect to growth parameters, weight of 00 leaves and marketable leaves per plant of betelvine. per cent disease incidence (foot rot disease) were varied and reduced appreciably with all microbiological treatments in order of 0 t ha- (5.47, 4.5 and 4.46 %) 0kg ha- 0 kg ha- >Azatobactor 5 kg ha- + phosphobactor 5kg ha- >Azatobactor 5kgha- > urea + oil cake > control (8.8, 7.3 and 7.6%). Thus application of only inorganic nutrients (Urea + Oilcake) noticed inferior result in respect of disease incidence (9.0, 8.50 and 9.0 %) of betelvine leavesduring above three consecutive years respectively.

43 Horticulture (Olericulture and Floriculture) Integrated nutrient management in Tomato The highest yield of q ha- was recorded in the treatment N:P:K (0:60:80 kg ha-) + FYM 0 t ha- + 5 kg ha- +Mixture of all micronutrients). The lowest yield was obtained in treatment N:P:K (0:60:80 kg ha-) + Mo (50 ppm) ( q ha-) Integrated nutrient management in Bottle gourd The highest yield of q ha- was obtained in t ha- + Half NPK through fertilizers which was statistically at par to the 0 t ha- + Half NPK through fertilizers ( q ha-). The minimum yield of 66.7 q ha- was found in Neem t ha Organic farming in Tomato The highest yield of q ha- was obtained with FYM 0 t ha- + vermicompost.5 t ha- which was statistically alike to the treatment vermicompost.5 t ha- + neem cake.0 t ha- and recommended dose of NPK yielding 55. q ha- and q ha-, respectively. The lowest yield was recorded in treatment control (37.58 q ha-) Organic farming in Cowpea: The treatment FYM 0 t ha- + vermicompost.5 t ha- produced the highest yield of q ha- which was statistically similar to the treatment received vermicompost.5 t ha- + neem cake.0t ha- (9.57 q ha). The lowest yield was noted in the treatment control (55.34 q ha-) Inter cropping of seed spices in vegetable: The highest gross income of Rs was obtained with intercropping i.e. Carrot + Fennel which was significantly superior to remaining cropping system, followed by Pea + Fennel (Rs ) and Cabbage + Fennel (Rs ). The lowest gross income of Rs was produced by cropping system of Pea + Ajwain Effect of potassium (K) on productivity and storability of onion Onion bulb yield increased significantly up to 80 kg KO ha. The decay loss (8.67%) was minimum with 40 kg KO ha-. Sprouting loss was significantly lower with 0 kg KO ha-. Lower bolting loss (%) was observed with increasing level of potassium Effect of planting date on growth, yield and storability of Rabi onion Onion variety Patna Red produces a higher bulb yield of.3 q ha- which was at par with Agrifound Light Red (4.3 q ha-). However, ALR recorded significantly lower decay loss (3.84%), sprouting (7.74%), draig (4.7%) and bolting (0.50%) as compared to Patna Red. Maximum bulb yield was recorded with the plots planted on 30th December (43. q ha-) which was significantly superior to the rest of planting dates. Early planting of onion (5th 33 December) produced lowest yield (04.85 q ha-). Minimum decay loss (3.98%), sprouting (7.53% and dragloss 3.45% was minimum with 30th Dec planting. Bolting per cent was low in 5th Jan planting Orchard Management Planting System-cum-High Density Planting in Mango Four planting systems under high density planting were evaluated namely, T : Square 600 plants ha- (9 plants plot-); T : Hedgerow 670 plants ha- (5 plants plot-) ; T3 : Double Hedgerow 3556 plants ha- (0 plants plot) ;T4 : Paired planting 33 plants ha- ( plants plot-) and T5 : cluster planting 844 plants ha- (6 plants plot). The highest plant girth (0.56 m), highest number of fruit (38.47 fruit plant-), fruit yield (9.34 kg plant-), TSS (.84ºBrix) and total sugars content (3.66%) were found in paired planting system. Furthermore, trees which were planted in cluster planting system exerted highest fruit yield per plot (36.54 kg plot-) and per ha. (38.83 q ha-). The highest average fruit weight (8 g) was recorded in fruits from Hedgerow planting system and lowest acidity (0.0%) were recorded in Square planting system Evaluation of Substrate Dynamics for IPNM in Mango The canopy spread in E-W and N-S direction were highest in T6 (½ dose of recommended fertilizer + 50 kg FYM + 50 g Azospirillium) followed by T7 (½ dose of recommended fertilizer + Azotobacter (50 g) + 50 kg FYM) respectively. Highest fruit yield (6.98 kg/plant), avg. fruit weight (96.33g), fruit size (length- 6.6cm and breadth- 5.99cm) and TSS (.37ºB) were recorded in T6 ( ½ dose of recommended fertilizer + 50 kg FYM + 50 g Azospirillium) Nutritional Survey in Mango During the year 0-3, ten mango orchards were surveyed in different places of the Bhagalpur and soil samples were collected and analysed. At locations, age of the trees varied from 0 to 85 years with acidic to neutral soil ph ranged from of , and at 50 cm depth, 50 to 00 cm and 00 to 50 cm depth, respectively. Organic carbon status was low and ranged from %, % and % at 50 cm depth, 50 to 00 cm and 00 to 50 cm depth, respectively. Available phosphorus status was found to be low to high and it varies from , , kg ha- at 50 cm depth, 50 to 00 cm and 00 to 50 cm depth, respectively. Whereas; available potash was found medium to high i.e , and kg ha- was observed at depth 50 cm depth, 50 to 00 cm and 00 to 50 cm depth, respectively Development of Organic Package and Practice for Mango Highest no. of fruitplant- (36.00) was produced in T7

44 0-03 kgtree-) treated plants.the highest average fruit weight (3.33 g) and fruit yield (9.54 kg plant-) were recorded in treatment T4 (vermicompost-50 kg plant-). Whereas, the highest (9.770Brix) TSS content and the lowest acidity (0.74 %) was observed in T (FYM 50 kg plant-) treatment Evaluation of Substrate Dynamics for IPNM in Guava The highest plant height (9.67 cm) was found from the treatment T7 (50:00:50 g NPK + 0 kg FYM enriched with Azotobactertree-). Height Canopy spread(n-s cm and E-W 8.89 cm) and nos. of shoot plant- (9.63)was recorded was observed in the treatment in T6 (50:00:50 g NPK + 5 kg FYM enriched with Azospirillum) whereas plant girth of 3.05 mm was noticed in the treatment T5-50:00:50 g NPK + 5 kg FYM enriched with Trichoderma Effect of Different Chemicals on Regulation of Flowering and Fruiting in Mango The annual growth of the shoot (3.79 cm), internodal length of terminal shoot at bud break stage (.88 cm), No. of flushes in a year (3.), No. of shoot flowered (4.75%), No. of fruit per plant (303.50), fruit yield (6.7 Kg tree-) and TSS (8.3O Brix) were recorded highest in treatment T (%KHPO4). Panicle length (3.5 cm) and fruit set per panicle at marble stage (.90) were higher in treatment T3 (KHPO4+ % KNO3). The lowest acidity (0.70%) was recorded in fruits obtained from T6 (KHPO4 + %Thiourea) treatment Pre-Harvest Treatment for Extending the PostHarvest Life of Mango The highest no. of fruit per plant (99.5 nos.) was recorded as in T4 (6% CaCl.6HO) followed by T3 (78.5 number in 4% CaCl.6HO). The highest avg. fruit weight (30.5 g) and fruit yield (56.64 kg) were recorded in treatment T7 while, lowest were in control i.e..50 g and 4.53 kg, respectively. Data on TSS values recorded on the very first day revealed higher TSS in fruits treated with % borax, but on 8th day, the highest TSS (0.96 OBrix) was observed in T5 [4% Ca(NO3)-]. Fruit softening on 8th day of storage was lowest (.5%) in treatment T7. The fruits were in 00% marketable condition on 6th day of storage under all the treatments except control. On th day, the highest marketable fruit (85.00%) was noticed in T7 followed by T4 and T5 (8%) while, the lowest (59%) was in control Effect of Calcium, Boron and Sorbitol on Pollination and Fruit Set in Mango The result depicts that fruit set under all the treatments were in last week of March. The lowest fruit drop was recorded (40.30%) in treatment T4 [Calcium nitrate (Ca 0.06%) + Boric acid (B 0.0%)]. The highest numbers of fruits per plant (483.75) was observed in the treatment T 34 [Calcium Nitrate (Ca 0.06%)]. Fruits obtained from treatment T4 (Calcium nitrate + Boric acid) exhibited highest avg. fruit weight (73 g), fruit yield (30.35 kgplant) and TSS (0.8oBrix). Whereas lowest acidity (0.0%) was observed in treatment T5 (Calcium Nitrate -Ca 0.06% + Boric acid - B 0.0%) Studies on Flowering and Fruiting behavior of Mango Cultivars in Relation to Weather Parameters (Temperature, Humidity, Wind Velocity, Sunshine Hours) The first appearance of bud and 50% flowering was observed earlier in cv. Bombay, whereas full blooming as well as fruit setting were earliest in cv. Zardalu. However, bud appearance, full blooming as well as fruit setting were recorded late in Langra. The fruit drop was also highest (87.7%) in Langra while it was lowest (76.58%) in Bombay. Average fruit weight was noticed highest ( g) in Totapuri and lowest (6.00 g) in Bombay. No. of fruit per plant (644.50) and fruit yield (6.4 kg/ plant) were highest in Bombay. Among the cultivars, highest TSS (9.56OBrix) and lowest acidity (0.9%) was observed in Langra.During this period, temperature and relative humidity were ranged from 9. to 37.60C and 35.9% to 94.5%, respectively. Whereas, average rainfall was varied from 3.5 mm to 458. mm and wind velocity from. to 8. km hr Effect of different level of fertigation on yield and quality of strawberry Application of 00 % RDF through fertigation level was found to be best treatment in respect of yield and quality in both the varieties with average fruit yield per plant of 49.0 g and g in varieties; Festival and Sweet Charlie, respectively. However, more vegetative growth was recorded under 0% RDF through fertigation irrespective of variety Effect of different type of mulch on flowering and fruiting of strawberry var. Sweet Charlie Application of plastic mulch was found to be the most effective treatment with respect to yield, quality and highest number of marketable fruits of 0.65 tones ha-,.8 and % respectively. Lowest yield of 4. tones ha- was noted under the treatment without any mulch and of marketable fruits under this treatment was only 7% Protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers Bihar Agricultural University started protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers in Bhagalpur district which is a recent trends in hi-tech horticulture for production of high value crops i.e. vegetables like tomato, capsicum, cucumber, cherry tomato and flowers like Anthurium, Orchids, Carnation, Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Dutch Roses etc. fetches high net returns to the farmers. Seven naturally ventilated poly houses and three shade net

45 0-03 houses under the RKVY Project at BAU, Sabour and one Poly House (500 m) at Village Jichho, Bhagalpur were constructed. These technologies of protected cultivation are being popularized among the farmers through demonstration. 3.3 Crop Protection 3.3. Entomology Effect of integrated pest management of gram pod borer The pod damage due to Helicoverpa armigera on chickpea crop could vary from 0-30 per cent. Among various approaches of pest management, bio-intensive option is one of the most important analytical tools in view of avoiding health hazards to man and biosphere, insect resistance to insecticides etc. The present study attempts to study biointensive management of H. armigera on chickpea. For this experiment 4 treatments with 5 replications were laid out in RBD. Observations were recorded on the pod damage, and the yield.the treatments with Pheromone trap + Bt + NPV was found most effective to reduce incidence of gram pod borer. Highest yield of 4.98 q ha- is also recorded in the same treatment. However, Bt and NPV was at par when sprayed alone. Pod borer infestation on chickpea Survey and surveillances Natural enemies and diseases of honey bee In order to record the natural enemies and diseases survey was conducted fortnightly at Bhagalpur, Banka and Munger districts of Bihar. Observations on natural enemies and diseases were taken. The incidence of the following natural enemies was observed: (i) Green bee eater Merops orientalis (ii) King crowdiscrurus macrocercus (iii) Wax moth - Galleria mellonela (iv) Predatory 35 wasps-vespa sp. (v) Ants- Camponotus sp. (vi) Mite- Acarapis woodi Among the birds the activity of green bee eater started from October and remained active up to June whereas king crow remained active in winter months only on the bee colonies. Among insect pests wax moth remained active in rainy season i.e. from July to September and the population declined in October. The activity of ants started from March and remained active up to September while mite remained active from December to August. Pollinators In order to record the pollinators of mango, survey was conducted at Sabour and adjacent areas of Bihar. Weekly observations on pollinators were recorded on 50 paniclestree- from 0 randomly selected trees at different heights and different directions. Data was correlated with weather parameters. The major pollinators recorded were Apis spp., Trigona spp., and some lepidopteran insects. The observation was recorded on lower middle and upper of the tree canopy in four directions viz, east, west, north and south. Results showed that the average pollinators population was highest in south direction (3.4panicle-) followed by east (.panicle-), west (.4panicle-) and north (0.6panicle-). So far as height is concerned the pollinators' activity was highest in middle followed by upper and lower. Insect pest of Jute The survey was conducted in three blocks Katihar, Kodha and Hasanganj block of Katihar district, each block three plots were surveyed in each block and following result was obtained that Katihar block (JRS Farm) more mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) (6.40) population was observed in comparison to Kheria (.40) and Hasanganj (4.60) block. Stem weevil (Apion sp.) population was observed highest in Katihar (8.80) block followed by Hasanganj (7.40) and Kheria (6.40) block. Semilooper (Anomissabulifera) population was high at Katihar (0.60) block followed by Kheria (0.40) and Hasanganj (0.0). Bihar hairy caterpillar (Spilosoma obliquae) (6.40) population was high at Katihar block followed by Kheria (.00) and Hasanganj (0.80). Maximum mealy bug (Phenacoccus solenopsis) population observed in Katihar (.60), followed by Kheria (.00) and Hasanganj (0.40) Bio-efficacy of chemical against brinjal shoot and fruit borer Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee, fruit and shoot borer which is the major problem in the cultivation of brinjal. The new generation of pesticide molecules have been claimed to be effective as well as safer for non-target organisms.among

46 0-03 the various treatments, ml L- recorded lowest fruits damage of 9.78% with highest yield of q ha-. However it was at par with Spinosad with fruits damages of 8.06% and yield of 40.50q ha Development of organic pest management modules for insect pest complex in brinjal Brinjal is attacked by plethora of insect and mite pests starting from seedling stage to senescence. However, repeated use of single chemicals, in many cases, invited the problems of pesticide resistance, resurgence, secondary pest outbreak, environmental contamination, residual toxicity and toxicity to beneficial organisms and disturbance in homeostasis of natural populations. It is therefore necessary to develop different management modules for the management of insect pest complex in brinjal. All the treatments were significantly superior to control. Among the different module evaluated in field condition, bio-rational module i.e. seedling root dip in ml L-followed by foliar spray of 0.5 gl-at 40 DAT, 0.5 ml L-at 60 DAT, 0.5 g L-at 75 DAT and Emamectin benzoate 90 DAT recorded lowest (4.96 %) shoot as well as fruit damage of 7.99 % and with highest yield of 354. q ha Evaluation of bio intensive IPM module in Okra Chemical module i.e. seed treatment with thiomethoxam 70 3gkg- followed by imidacloprid ml L at 40 days after sowing (DAS), spinosad ml L- at 50 DAS, emamectin benzoate 5 0.4g L- at 65 DAS and spinosad ml L- at 80 DAS recorded significantly lowest population of jassids (.99/3 leaf), but in respect of borer damage integrated module i.e.seed treatment with thiamethoxam 70 3 g kg-seed followed by foliar spray of neem formulation 3 ml L-at 40 DAS, Foliar spray of endosulfan ( ml L-) + neem 3 ml L-at 50 DAS, Foliar spray of spinosad ml L-at 60 DAS, Foliar spray of Bt ml/lit at 75 DAS and foliar spray of neem 3 ml L-85 DAS had lowest shoot and fruit damage of 3.9% and 4.85% respectively with highest yield of 9.37 q ha-. The yield of chemical module was at par with integrated module (89.47q ha-) Pest Management in chilli with mineral and botanical oils The major insect pests that attacked chilli were aphids, (Myzus persicae Sulzer, Aphis gossypii Glover), mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus Banks) and thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood). Chilli leaf curl complex is one of the most destructive syndrome affecting chilli in India and is considered to be caused by thrips and mites. In addition to this, the pesticide sprays have become a threat to chilli ecosystem causing resurgence of pest and 36 destruction of natural enemy fauna. The treatments differed significantly and all the treatments were significantly superior to control. Among the treatments, Acephate (0.75g L-) recorded lowest thrips infestation (4.86 per 3 leaves) with highest green pod yield (80.4 q ha ). In botanicals, neem oil (.0%) was superior in reduction of chiili thrips (6.0 per 3 leaves) with highest yield of 70.0 q ha Integrated management of fruit fly and fruit borer in bitter gourd under different trailing systems Fruit fly Bactrocera cucurbitae is a major problem in bitter gourd. The bower (Pandal) system of trailing with IPM was found to be effective in reducing the damage caused by fruit fly. It recorded lowest fruit damage of.40% which was at par with trellis system (5.70%), with highest yield (3.50 q ha-) Population dynamics of major pest of mango (Hopper and Fruit fly) Mango is a major fruit crop of Bihar and this crop is attacked by a complex of insect pest species. To find out the peak activity of hoppers and fruit fly in mango throughout the year at Sabour region the experiment was formulated.there were two major insect-pests; hopper and fruit fly with varying proportions. Highest hopper population was observed 4.5 per panicle during the stweek of March, 0. In case of fruit fly, the highest population was recorded on 5th meteorological weak (.3/trap/week). The correlation study showed that highest temperature was effective to have positive effect on hopper but rainfall play an important role for fruit fly population Integrated Pest Management in mangofig. Hopper infested inflorescence Hopper is the serious insect pest of mango. Repeated application of single insecticide causes problems like resistance, resurgence and ecological problems.therefore,an integrated pest management module is needed for effective management of hoppers. Impact of various IPM modules (five) revealed that the modules M3, M4and M5were statistically at par. The module M3 consisting (a) Thiamethoxam (0.008%), (b) Profenophos (0.05%) and (c) Carbaryl (0.5%) (need based) proved better over other modules in reducing the hopper population.75 hopper /0 panicles as well as gave highest fruit yield kg /tree. [M4: (a) first spray of Spinosad 0.004% at panicle emergence (b) nd spray of 0.008% (days after st spray), (c) 3rd spray of NeemAzal ml L- water (need based). M5: (a) first spray of Acephate (0.04%) at panicle emergence (b) nd spray of Spinosad (0.004%) (days after st spray (c) 3rd spray of Carbaryl (0.5%) (need based).

47 0-03 Hopper infested inflorescence in mango Cost effective management strategies for fruit fly in Mango / Guava Fruit fly is serious pests ofmango and guava. Presently farmers are using chemical insecticides for managing fruit fly infestation in mango which is resulting residues in produce and environment. Pheromone trap is one of the safest and cheap management options against fruit fly.among the treatments, hanging of wooden block in plastic bottle soaked in solution in ratio 6:4: (Alcohol: methyl eugenol: DDVP), was found highly effective by recording highest fruit fly population 08.0 per trap / week and highest fresh fruit yield.8 kg/00 fresh fruit yield in mango. In guava the fruit fly population was recorded highest 709./trap/week in hanging of wooden block in plastic bottle soaked in solution in ratio 6:4: (Alcohol: methyl eugenol: DDVP) with highest fresh fruit yield 3.0 kg/00 fresh fruit yield Effect of date of sowing and insecticides against yellow mite of jute at Katihar All the acaricides (Dicofol 8.5 EC, quinalphos 5 EC, Fenazaquin 0 EC, profenophos 50 EC, Abamectin.8 EC, lamdacyhalothrin 5 EC) recorded significant effect on reducing mite population both at 48 and 63 DAS with.9to3.33 mitecm- and.00 to.66 mite cm-respectively which was significantly less than control (6.6 and 5.83 mite/cm). The performance of 0.005% at 45 and 60 DAS was better than other acaricide however at 63 DAS there was no significant difference in mite population among acaricide treatment Plant Pathology Survey and surveillance of diseases Vegetable crops like chilli, onion, garlic, cowpea brinjal and okra were surveyed during the year. Damping off, anthracnose, fruit rot, fungal rot and leaf curl disease were observed and recorded 8.5, 6.3, 7.6, 9.8 and 5.%, respectively. In the onion and garlic, purple blotch and leaf blight was observed 7.% and 5.4%, respectively, in cowpea, leaf blight and cowpea mosaic disease were observed 8.9 and.% respectively, while disease incidence of yellow vein mosaic virus disease of okra was 37 recorded 75.%. In brinjal, phompsis blight and little leaf were recorded 38.5 and.5%, respectively. Anthracnose disease was recorded as most common disease of guava occurring in the pre monsoon, monsoon and post monsoon. Wilt and die-back were recorded in monsoon and post monsoon season. Scab/canker was common during pre-monsoon and post monsoon season. Survey for disease incidence on jute was conducted at three locations namely Kumaripur, Kajra Basant pur and Hasanganj of Katihar district from May to August 0. The major diseases namely; stem rot, root rot and Anthracnose were recorded at all three locations on jute variety 54. However mosaic was recorded at Kajra basantpur and Hasanganj while there was no soft rot and root knot incidence in all location during whole crop growth stage. At Kumaripur, highest stem rot and root rot incidence (6.%) was recorded during last week of August. Likewise stem rot incidence was higher during fourth week of July at Kajra basantpur (.4%) and at Hasanganj (.6%). Anthracnose incidence was very low, however in the fourth week of July at all the locations. The incidence varied from.5-.9 %. At Kajra basantpur incidence of Mosaic was 5.8% in the fourth week of July at Hasanganj and mosaic incidence was nil at Kumaripur. In general there was no stem rot till last week of May. However, no mosaic and anthracnose was recorded till last week of June in all locations Vegetable Pathology In a three-year field experimental trial on anthracnose diseases of chili, spraying of Difenconazole 0.06% found promising in reducing anthracnose disease. Consequently, it could be recommended that application of Difenconazole 0.06% at 0 days interval for three times starting appearance of disease, efficiently managing the disease and contributing higher yield with economically sound inputs. Based on the three-year experimental trial, a module consisting seed treatment with 0.5 ml/l and sowing of two rows of maize as border + spraying (4-5 spray) of 0.5 ml/l + Neem ml/l until fruit formation at 0 days interval. Significantly reduction in yellow vein mosaic disease of okra was associated with reduced whitefly population that finally results highest harvest. Therefore, this integrated module can be a good option to the farmers for management of disease in the locality. In an experiment on management of early and late blight of tomato it was clear that all the treatments were effective in reducing disease intensity as compare to control in which highest disease intensity (3.%) and minimum yield (7.3qha - ). Among the treatments spraying of

48 0-03 Metalaxyl and recorded minimum disease (9.43%) and highest yield 300. q ha Management of Anthracnose and blossom blight of Mango Different fungicides were tested for the management of anthracnose in mango cv. Langra along with a control and data on per cent disease intensity were recorded. All the treatments were found to be effective in reducing the disease intensity significantly when compared to control (30.05%). Carbendazim 0.% was most effective in reducing the disease intensity (9.8%) followed by Thiophanate methyl (.8 %) and Mancozeb (5.9%); where as 0.% of carbendazim/mancozeb was found most effective in controlling Alternaria blossom blight disease of mango Effect of Integrated Disease Management on Production of Betelvine Integrated Disease Management i.e. Sanitation + one application of % Brodeux mixture (BM) at pre-monsoon + one month later application of biological agents (Trichodermaviridi) + one application of % BM two months after first BM application resulted significantly higher marketable leaves 8.57, and lakh per ha during 00-, 0- and 0-3, respectively and lower incidence of foot rot disease.5, 0.00 and 0.6 per cent during 00-, 0- and 0-3, respectively than any other treatments i.e. either sanitation or soil drenching alone Characterization of the virulence spectrum of bacterial leaf blight pathogen NS Nursery: Among 93 entries evaluated, seven entries namely, 405, 407, 40, 08, 74, 75 and 90 showed resistant reaction to BLB and to sheath blight. NS Nursery: Among 65 entries evaluated, thirty three entries showed resistant reaction to BLB and to sheath blight. NHS Nursery: Among entries evaluated, six entries showed resistant reaction to both BLB and sheath blight diseases. Field monitoring of virulence: Among 5 entries evaluated, only entries, namely, IRBB-54 and IRBB-58 showed resistant reaction to the BLB disease Evaluation of promising varieties/ cultures of the A.R.I., Patna Among 65 varieties/cultures evaluated, RAU and RAU showed resistant reaction to BLB, sheath blight and false smut diseases Disease observation in wheat disease monitoring nursery The wheat entries were screened against three diseases viz. leaf blight, brown rust and yellow rust in order to identify resistance source to be used as breeding material. Leaf blight disease occurrence was found in all entries tested. Larger values of leaf blight were obtained in entries without yellow rust infection. Out of 0 varieties HD60, WL56, HW0, C 306, HW 008, HP633, DL 784-3, Lr4, K 8804, HD40, and HP0 were found to be free of brown rust infection. Maximum severity of brown rust infection was recorded in Lal Bahadur (60%) followed by Agra Local (50%). Similarly, fourteen entries were freed from yellow rust disease and only six entries namely WL7, HD39, Agra Local, Lal Bahadur, Kharchia Mutant and Lr4 showed yellow rust symptom Disease observation in wheat initial plant pathological screening nursery Out of 495 entries, none of the entry was free from leaf blight infection. The leaf blight disease severity was varied from 35 to 89% indicating most important disease in wheat in this region Evaluation of wheat diseases in trap nursery In the wheat disease trap nursery, the maximum score of leaf blight/ blotch recorded was 56 (double digit system of recording of disease). Appearance of other disease(s) did not observe in the trial Evaluation of promising wheat entries against different diseases The promising entries showing resistant reaction to leaf blight, brown rust and loose smut diseases was tested in ARI, Patna is presented in Table below. Table 3.3 List of promising wheat entries under respective trial 38

49 Management of leaf blight of wheat through chemicals Out of ten chemicals tested, T0 (three foliar sprays of Dithane 0.5% at boot leaf or at the time of initiation of disease on flag- leaf followed by second and third spray at 0 days intervals) followed by T9 (foliar sprays of 0.% at boot leaf or at the time of initiation of disease on flag- leaf followed by second spray two times at 0 days interval) were found significantly controlling the leaf blight in wheat as compared to all other treatments. These two practices using chemicals were satisfactorily controlled brown rust in this area. 3.4 Product Development and Marketing Group 3.4. Agricultural Engineering Simulation of freezing/cooling time and weight loss of irregular shaped foods with surface dehydration. Analytical models for prediction of processing time of freezing/cooling using thermo-physical property datalogger along with user-friendly computer program was prepared for simulating freezing/cooling time and weight loss of irregular shaped foods for prediction of freezing/cooling time Design and Development of a maize-cum-paddy thresher. Assemble of power unit with the sheller is completed. The machine is mainly consists of shelling unit, reduction unit (worm and worm gear type) and single-phase -HP electric motor which can easily accommodate both the maize sheller body as well as the paddy thresher and can be exchanged with each other depending upon the requirement (either paddy of maize). The power from electric motor was transmitted to the worm shaft and then from gear shaft to the shelling unit shaft. Maize-cum-paddy thresher Food Science and Technology Development of value added products All together two regular experiments and one pilot trial were conducted during Rabi, 0-. In pilot trial on value addition of ginger cv. Deshi, RTS were prepared from different treatment combinations of ginger, sugar, and water. Under the ongoing two experiments, it was revealed that cv Honey Dew was the best among the lot for the the preparation of different types of flavour candy. Candies made from other cvs i.e. Pusa Dwarf and Farm Selection- have responded in deformed cadies due to lesser pulp thickness. Candies were also subjected to microbial analysis, which was found under limit of three months of storage. The chutney recipes were also tried with different levels of sugar and also with Stevia. The analytical data revealed that sugar level of 50% had the best acceptability on preparation, which became at par to the chutney prepared from stevia (due to reduction in bitterness) under three months of room temperature storage. Experimentation to evolve a protocol for water melon juice preservation, it was found that the addition of 5% sugar with and without pectin blending was the best among the lot, however, in the next year some hydrocolloids will be tried for better performance Statistics Mathematics and Computer application Development of Research Resources Server in Bihar Agricultural University The website has been prepared for displaying the details of all ongoing projects in BAU. Database was created in My SQL. Required modules were developed to show the details in both department wise as well as college wise project details. Till date five different modules have been developed in display part of the website. In the administrator part of the website three different modules namely, Login module to the administrator as well as individual Scientist, module for editing the existing details through administrator and module for adding new project to the individual scientist through administrator was prepared. All details like name of the project, name of the PI, Project duration, Project group details, College as well as department details of the PI, date of start of the project, Fund details, Location details, and some more details was collected and tabulated in My SQL database. 3.5 Social Science 3.5. Agricultural Extension Education Social Audit of Extension institution /services in Bihar Social Audit is being used as a management tool to assess the degree of success of various initiatives of the institution / services in terms of anticipated outcomes. It assesses the mechanics of accountability, degree and level

50 0-03 of transparency, awareness, impact in terms of social, institutional, environmental and ecological parameters and assesses the extent to which issues of equity have been addressed. The growth of social audit is linked with the growth of social responsibility movement. This Project involves (i) To establish social audit strategy and framework on social and economic policies to strengthen the community and implementing poverty reduction strategies (ii) To develop different parameter for social audit (iii) Social Audit of different institutions like Panchayati Raj Institution, Agricultural Institution, welfare institutions etc. (iv) To study the impact for the different Services/Scheme/Programmes of different institutions (v) To develop BAC Sabour as Trainer Institute in the field of Social Audit for Extension Executives/Workers and (vi) To suggest measures for proper execution of different Services/ Scheme/Programmes on the basis of Social Audit to the government. The responses were collected through Pilot basis interview and questionnaire from 960 respondents on following aspects viz. Socio-Economic Status, Technological Issues, Economic Issues, Social Issues, Religious Issues, Technology Transfer Issues, Legal Issues, Time Factor Issues, Programme Implementation Issues and Information Issues Effectiveness of the methods of extension education in adoption of agricultural innovations This initiative was taken to provide future application of extension education methods for promotion of agricultural innovations among different categories of farmers, the present study was planned with the following objectives: (i) To study the Socio-economic, psychological and technological profile of the selected farmers, (ii) To expose the selected farmers in the identified technology packages in the experiment villages through five extension methods or combination of methods viz. training, demonstration, exhibition, e-extension and e-mat (ebased Management of Agricultural Technology), (iii) To study the impact of the treatments in terms of degree of change in the behavior of the farmers i.e.change in their attitude, knowledge, skill and adoption of the technology and (iv) To check and recheck the impact of use of various extension methods in promotion of different technologies in case of different categories of farmers. This study was conducted in five contiguous villages in Munger districts namely Makwa, Kamargama, Rampur, Vishai and Kashwa with two agricultural innovations Paddy cultivation with SRI method (var. Rajendra Bhagwati) and Wheat cultivation with SWI method (var. for Early sown - K907, K307 and Late shown - HD-643). The research results revealed that the performance of SRI Paddy is satisfactory; SRI would be more popular in assured irrigated condition. Table 3.4 : Average yield obtained under SRI (q ha-) Acquisition, Assessment, Training and Dissemination of the Technology of Making Banana Fiber and its Products The Key objectives of the project were (i) To delineate the process of making banana fibers and its value added textile products including curtains, window blinds, table cloths, table mats, bags, ropes and garments, (ii) To screen the varieties and parts of banana plants cultivated in Naugachhia block suitable for production of banana fiber and different products, (iii) To set up a pilot production facility for extraction and processing of banana fibers into textiles, and build capacity of women banana farmers to 40 add value to the fibers at household level and (iv) To impart training to the woman banana farmers, men and women from weaker section in fiber production from banana. It has been found that 5 banana pseudo stem is required for making one kilogram banana fiber and different value added products viz. table cloths, table mats, bags, ropes can be prepared this fiber. Forty five woman banana growers were trained for the process of making banana fibers and its value added products in Dharhara village of Gopalpur block.it has also been revealed that the banana varieties grown in Basarai, Robusta, Kothia, and Muthia regions under Naugachhia subdivision, have short

51 0-03 and thick fibers which is not suitable and easy to prepare banana fiber for making value added products Agricultural Economics Impact of Shallow Tube Well (STW) on the economy of farms in the state of Bihar The agricultural development is the core of economic development of the State of Bihar. The net sown area constitutes about 60 % of gross cropped area while the food grain crops constitute over 9 % of gross cropped area in the State. The gross irrigated area is only 57 % of which diesel operated tube well is major source of irrigation covering about 50 % of irrigated area. Though the level of technology adoption has increased in the State, irrigation is the most important limiting factor due to which productivity of major crops is low. The HYV seed-fertilizerirrigation combine played an integrated impact in enhancing agricultural production/productivity during green revolution period in the country. Bihar State lagged behind in augmenting agricultural production due to unreliable and declining canal and tube well irrigation facilities and inability of farmers to have easy access to modem technology. In view of this the Government provided subsidy to all category of farmers for encouraging installation of Private Tube well under a NABARD sponsored Million Shallow Tube Well Programme (MSTP) to bring an additional area of 0 lakh ha in the State under assured irrigation through drilling of one million shallow tube wells.a total of 4,06,0 units have been financed under the programme in the State. Therefore in view of the above facts the study was aimed to investigate into the impact of shallow tube well on the production and profitability of the farmers. The results revealed that the MSTP, a NABARD sponsored scheme aimed to bring additional 0 lakh ha of agricultural land of the state under assured irrigation over a period of five years (00-05). The programme was supported with a mix of credit from bank, subsidy and margin contribution by beneficiaries in the ratio of 50:30:0 of the total project cost. A total of 4.66 lakh units of Shallow Tube well were financed during sanctioned time frame, i.e. during Look upon the victorious performance of MSTP scheme, Govt. of Bihar have introduced a new scheme namely 'Bihar Ground Water Irrigation Scheme' (BIGWIS) was launched and which aimed at providing irrigation to 9.8 lakh ha agricultural land by installing 4.64 lakh of shallow tube well/dug wells; during to 03.The bank, subsidy and margin contribution has been in the ratio of 45:45:0 of the total cost. There are 6060 numbers of Shallow Tube well financed by all Banks in Bhagalpur district during 00- to 0- under BIGWIS. Number of Shallow Tube well financed by all Banks in Bhagalpur district during 00-0 to under NABARD sponsored MSTP Demand supply and trade prospects of major fruits and vegetables in Bihar The study was designed to examine the growth rate of area production and productivity for projecting demand and supply of fruits and vegetables by the year 00 AD. The study was also planned to investigate change in consumption pattern as well to study the relationship between supply and prices and to find out the constraints 4 faced by the farmer in producing and marketing of fruits and vegetables in the state using primary as well as secondary data. The primary data was collected from a sample of 550 farmers drawn from selected villages having 5 farmers from villages i.e.two villages in each selected district. The compound growth rate of production and productivity of major vegetables has increased. The compound growth

52 0-03 rate of fruits in Bihar indicated that except for production and productivity of mango, all other selected fruits have shown an increasing trend in area, production and productivity. The demand supply projection of major vegetable indicated that requirement of vegetables (which has been estimated on the basis of 30g day-) in 0 was estimated to be about 4.38 thousand metric tonnes which would be expected to increase about thousand metric tonnes by the year of 00, which is sufficient to meet out the expected population growth by the year of 00 (.7 %).The decadal growth rate of production and productivity of vegetables up to 00 was estimated to be 7.87 % for tomato, 3.3 % and.55 % for cauliflower and okra, respectively. However the supply projection of major vegetable in Bihar indicated that its availability would likely to be increase from MT to MT for tomato and MT to MT for cauliflower, MT to MT for okra, respectively but it needs greater emphasis on post harvest management to consolidate the benefits of large potential of vegetables in Bihar economy. The demand and supply projection of major fruits indicated that Bihar as a whole being a deficit state. However, in some selected districts of state surplus production and supply has been found, estimated on the basis of 0 g capita-day- requirement. It is expected to increase from 4547 thousand metric tonnes (0) to 5534 thousand metric tonnes (0). The supply projection of mango up to 00 is estimated to be MT however, due to post harvest losses its availability has been declined by 30% of Gross production. Litchi, production is expected to be increase by 5576 MT and banana by 4043 MT during the same period. A widespread increase in consumption of vegetables and fruits was observed across different income groups in both rural and urban areas. The relationship between supply and price of major fruits and vegetable indicated that during the peak period, price of vegetables and fruit was low and during off season the price of many fruits and vegetable was comparatively higher. The prospects of trade of these products have been declining in the state. Despite of such strong area, production and productivity base of fruits and vegetables we could not reach up to satisfactory level where we could export it to other state or Country. The study suggested that vegetable and fruit are now being viewed at market of national importance owing to the fact that these have large export potential. Thus, it can be said that efficient domestic marketing system can only promote the export of these crops. In this regard, it is suggested that the importance of post harvest management for fruits and vegetables trade should not be ignored. New strategies need to be decided to promote adoption of post harvest technology by the fruit and vegetable growers while preparing them for marketing. Trend of area and production of fruits in Bihar 4

53 Base line Survey for chickpea and pigeonpea Chickpea is one of the major pulse crops in Bihar; its productivity in the state is greater than national average. Despite of huge potential, chickpea has suffered because of diversion of the cultivated area to other crops. It has been recorded that area under chickpea has declining by about 60 per cent (during 970 to0). Declined in area of chickpea was mainly due to insecure harvest of crop in isolated pockets due to several factors. Heavy losses in production of chickpea due to insect's infestation mainly pod borer, socio- economic constraints, problems of markets, lack of improved varieties are the some of the important problems for cultivating chickpea. Therefore, for increasing total production of chickpea in the state greater emphasis on increasing area besides adoption of improved production and protection technology is needed. In this regard, a baseline survey was conducted by keeping with an objective of assessing the existing situation of the target cluster village with respect to the status of resource endowments, socio-economic profile of farmers, cropping pattern, improved varieties and practices adopted, input-output levels, profitability of crop production, technology and traits preference of farmers, income and consumption levels, labor participation with respect to gender etc. 3.6 Animal Science 3.6. Studies on Retention of Placenta in Crossbred Cattle with special reference to biochemical profile and its treatment The overall incidence of retention of placenta (ROP) was high (.6%). Maximum incidence of ROP was found in July, (5.79%) and lowest in January (5.77%). The highest incidence of ROP was observed during summer (3.97%) and lowest in winter. The incidence of ROP was found highest in 4th parity 30.78%) and lowest in 3rd parity (9.64%). Significantly lower levels of blood glucose and serum total cholesterol were observed in ROP as compared to non ROP cases. The level of serum calcium was found significantly lower in ROP as compared to non ROP cases. The level of serum inorganic phosphorus was found lower (non-significantly) in ROP as compared to non ROP cases. The serum calcium and phosphorus ratio were significantly lower in ROP group as compared to non ROP group. Significantly lower level of serum zinc copper and iron were found in ROP as compared to non ROP crossbred cattle. Early involution of uterus was observed in cleanex treated group as compared to Furex bolus treated group, thereby indicating that cleanex bolus is more effective drug for the treatment of ROP after manual removal of placenta as compared to Furex bolus Effect of supplementation of prebiotics and probiotics on the performance of broiler chickens The results obtained from the study of ration supplemented with different dietary treatment either singly or in combination reflected significantly (P<0.05) higher body weight gain. Among different dietary supplement synbiotic incorporated treatment group exhibit higher body weight. Birds fed with synbiotic significantly gained more weight where as probiotic and prebiotic supplemented group gained significantly intermediary body weight gain. Birds maintained on synbiotic treated diet had significantly lower feed intake than other groups. Feed utilized more efficiently by synbiotic supplemented group. Better FCR found in combined probiotic and prebiotic supplemented group. Carcass traits couldn't have marked influence by different dietary supplement. Supplementation of probiotics and prebiotics in diet enhances cost, but compensated by increasing live weight gain reflecting economical advantage. Synbiotic supplementation enhances antiboby titre against RD and IBD but only during the 8th and 4th day in case of RD and at 4th day in IBD Studies on Anoestrous in Buffaloes with special reference to blood biochemical profiles and its treatment The level of serum inorganic phosphorus, serum total protein, and serum total cholesterol were found to be significantly lower in anoestrus buffaloes as compared to normal cycling buffaloes. The serum concentration of calcium was within normal range and did not differ significantly between cycling and anoestrus animal. The observed mean Ca:P ratio in anoestrus buffaloes were wider.78 and.80in group T and group T respectively in comparison to normal cycling buffaloes (group C) i.e..99. The blood serum level of copper and cobalt were significantly lower in anoestrus as compared to normal cycling buffaloes. The serum concentration of zinc was within normal range and did not differ significantly between cycling and anoestrus animal. The serum concentration of manganese was higher in anoestrus than the normal cycling buffaloes. From the over-viewing of the observation recorded during present experiment it reveals that the buffalo cows and late maturing heifers can be brought in fertile estrus through combined treatment of mineral mixture and Lugol's iodine cervical paint. Supplementation of anoestrus buffaloes with mineral mixture partially restored the serum level of most of the minerals. Mineral mixture coupled with cervical paint is the cost effective treatment for farmers. GnRH administration causes increment of some minerals and serum cholesterol in anoestrus buffaloes. In present study treatment of anoestrus buffaloes by mineral mixture

54 0-03 coupled with Lugol's iodine cervical paint was more efficacious and cost effective than GnRH treatment Studies on genetic and non-genetic factors on growth and carcass traits of different strains of Japanese quail and their crosses (Coturnix coturnix Japonica) Sex had significant (P<0.0) effect on all the body weight and conformation traits in all the four genetic groups including pure and crosses. There were no significant differences between males and females for 6th week carcass traits in all the 4 genetic groups except dressed weight and giblet weight. Among the genetic group, body weight was found to be highest and lowest at 4th, 5th and 6th week of age in B V( ) X W V ( ) and B V( ) X B V ( ) respectively. The genetic group and sex had significant effect on conformation traits, and females showed higher shank length and thigh length than males. There were significant differences among all the 4 genetic groups for 6-week dressed weight, eviscerated weight, dressing percentage, leg weight and thigh weight, except in giblet weight. All the estimates of phenotypic correlation among body weights and between body weights and conformation trait in both pure varieties and crosses were, in general, positive, highly significant and moderate to high in magnitude, except between day old and different weeks of body weight, shank length and thigh length. The estimates of phenotypic correlation coefficients, in general, were associated with low values of standard errors suggesting high precision of the estimates. Highly significant positive and phenotypic correlation among various body weight and conformation traits suggest that selection for improvement in any of the traits would also lead in the improvement of other traits as a correlated response in Japanese quails. Heterosis was observed for all the traits, viz. body weight at different weeks of age, conformation traits at 5th week and 6th week and carcass traits at 6th week of age. All the heterosis percentages for body weight, conformation traits and carcass traits in both the crosses were found to be positive. The heterosis percentages in B V( ) X W V ( ) crosses was higher than the W V( ) X B V ( ) by.69,.0,.46 and 3.67 % for day old and 4th, 5th and 6th weeks body weight respectively indicating superiority of B V( ) X W V ( ) over W V( ) X B V ( ). This trend further suggested that for achieving higher magnitude of heterosis for body weight and also for better economic gain. Males of Brown Variety should be used for crossing with the females of White Variety. Heterosis percentage of shank length (5.4%) and thigh length (6.9%) were maximum Understanding the mechanism of variation in status of a few nutritionally important micronutrients in some 44 important food crops and the mechanism of micronutrients enrichment in plant parts. Finely ground micronutrients enriched seeds are mixed thoroughly and pulverized, processed in suitable machine for preparing pallets of ½ x ½ inch. Each animal were given 5 gm above prepared feed daily, next day morning the balanced uneaten material were collected and weighed. A representative sample was collected for the analysis of chemical composition, feed quality and other quality parameters. The total intake of feed per day or in total cycle was calculated. Amount of micronutrients will also be calculated based on feed eaten. Measurement of body weight at weekly interval was found significant increase in comparison to control from 8.35 to 00.9 where as in treatment group it significantly increases from 8.9 to 5.7. Assessments of micronutrients from blood/serum sample of the rat were analyzed at 0th, 30thand 45th day to interpret the bioavailability. Effect of different level of Zn in wheat variety HI 867 under control group animal serum sample was increased significantly by 6.45 to 0.55 where as in treatment group it was 6.55 to.0. Effect of different level of Zn in wheat variety HW 004 under control group in animal serum sample was increased significantly by 6.87 to 0.85 where as in treatment group it was 7. to 3.3. Sacrifice of the animals at 0, 30thand 45th days for evaluation of whole carcass of the animal for the organ evaluation and bio-availability of micronutrients. Three carcasses from each group have been taken for the evaluation of visceral organs for the assessment of bioavailability of micronutrients. An experimental animal laboratory was set up as per CPCSEA recommendation for the chemical analysis of of quality parameters Epidemiological Studies on Foot and Mouth Disease There were 9 outbreaks of FMD during this period. All the Cases of Foot and Mouth disease were caused by FMD virus serotypes O. Fifty four positive samples were obtained after examining seventy four no. of samples. The National FMD virus repository was added with isolates of type O virus. Under ASCAD Programme 330 serum samples of cattle and buffaloes were tested by LPB-ELISA. Under the National FMD Serosurveillance Programme, randomly collected serum samples from cattle and buffaloes were tested by LPB- ELISA. The overall percent of protection (herd immunity) against sero types O, A and Asia FMD virus was 8.67%, 3.98% and 0.00%, respectively in cattle and buffaloes. The DIVA-ELISA testing was carried out in 69 bovine serum samples. The average percentage of DIVA positive animals was 8.3 in cattle and in buffaloes with overall percentage of 5.9 DIVA positive animals in cattle and buffaloes Monitoring of Drug Residues and Environmental

55 0-03 Pollutants This Research Project is a network project distributed all over India having fourteen centres The mandate of the Outreach Programme is to conduct study on monitoring of drug residues and environmental pollutants and evaluation of their safety. Residues of certain antimicrobial agents in milk, meat and their products from cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, poultry and fish was examined. A total of 800 milk samples were collected from organized (400 samples) and unorganized sectors (400 samples) from eight districts of Bihar. These were tested for three groups of antibiotics viz. tetracyclines, sulfonamides and fluoroquinolones above MRL levels. The antibiotic residues in milk were estimated above MRL values [MRL values in respect of tetracyclines, sulfonamides and fluoroquinolonesin milk is 0. µg ml- (as per Codex Alimentarius)] Poultry Seed Project Poultry seed Project was started on7th September, 009 by Project Directorate on Poultry, Hyderabad to increase the availability of improved rural chicken Germplasm to all the needy people. Parent rearing Unit, a hatchery unit and a chick Brooding-cum-Growing (nursery) unit initiate with all the required facilities for the purpose were completed. Male line male and female line female Vanaraja and Gramapriya parent stock had been received from Project Directorate on Poultry, for further multiplication. The chicks were kept in deep litter system of Management under hover as well as Battery Brooder system. Standard Management practices were adopted. Experiments revealed that egg production rate per 00 hens at 50 week of age was 90 in Vanaraja and 55 in Gramapriya, however mean egg weight was found equal (59 g.) at 54 weeks of both breeds. In case of Vanaraja age of sexual maturity at 0% production was recorded on 65 days whereas in Gramapriya it was46 days. In case of Vanaraja the first egg was produced at the age of 35 days and in case of Gramapriya at 7 days.mean Body weight of Vanaraja and Gramapriya was 3000 and 930 g, respectively at 4 weeks of growth. Beneficiary are Poultry Farmers of Bokhara Farm Club, Sitamarhi, Samastipur, Agwanpur (Barh), Vaishali, Dholi, Muzzafarpur, Manpur (Gaya), Manzi (Saran), Makwa, Jamui and Mungher Districts Development of integrated goat farming in Bihar Pure breeds of goats (Jamunapari and Barbari) have been procured from CIRG, Makhdoom RCER-ICAR, Patna and are being reared under semi-intensive management system. Goats were distributed to the farmers through KVKs in the selected villages of Bhagalpur (Bishanpur Jichcho) district of Bihar by constituting Goat Farmers' Co-operative Society (GFCS) Emu farming The project started with objectives of Production of medicinal oil from fat of the Emu birds. The meat of emu birds is of low cholesterol content. Also, the skin and feathers derived from this animal is commercially profitable. Looking into the medicinal benefits Emu farming can be very beneficial to farmers in term of employment and economy generation as well as of emu oil like anti-arthritic activity, wound healing, antiinflammatory, moisturing, bacteriostatic and analgesic activities. One Emu farm of pairs EMU birds established in BVC, Patna campus, 3.6. Complete feed block for Sustainable Animal Production in Bihar The project started with an objective of establishment of complete feed blocks using locally available feed resources, evaluation of complete feed blocks and Supply of easily transportable complete feed block round the year and during flood and other disaster. Key finding of this project were that Paddy straw, wheat bhusha, maize Stover, mixed grass (mainly of doob grass) and grazing are used to fulfill the roughage requirement of animals, the livestock in Bihar. Crushed maize (Boiled and Unboiled), wheat bran, rice polish, linseed cake, mustard oil cake (water soaked), Dal chunni and Akti Besan are commonly used in rural areas for the requirement of concentrate. Commercial pelleted feed, crushed maize and wheat bran are preferred as source of concentrates in urban areas. Use of minerals mixture and common salt Lack of knowledge of balanced feeding was noticed. A Complete Feed Block Unit was established in Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, which is very useful for Demonstration, Teaching, Research, and Extension. Rice straw based compressed feed block more durable than wheat straw based block. Establishment of complete feed block for livestock

56 0-03 Cow eating complete riced based feed block 3.6. Monitoring of microbiological Quality of foods of animal origin with special reference to Salmonella and E. coli The prevalence of E. coli was 5.68%,.3% and 7.4% and prevalence of Salmonella was 0.45%, 8.6% and 4.8% from meat, milk and milk products respectively was found after examining 45 samples. The antibiotic resistant pattern of E. coli showed the isolates were resistant to most of the antibiotics and were sensitive to Azithromycin (.43%) and Ofloxacin (0%). However, Salmonella isolate showed maximum sensitivity to Ofloxacin (0.43%) and mostly were resistant to other antibiotics used in the tests DNA polymorphism of MHCDRB3 gene in purebred andcrossbred cattle of Bihar The objective of this project was to study the polymorphism of MHC DRB 3 gene of indigenous and crossbred cattle in Bihar. Six RFLP Patterns AA, BB, CC, AB, AC and BC were identified (67/65/48/4, 67/65/5, 9/65. 67/65/5/48/4, 9/65/48/4, 9/65/5 bp) in Sahabadi cattle where as five RFLP pattern (67/65/48/4 67/65/5, 9/65, 67/65/5/48/4, 9/65/48/4bp) were found in crossbred cattle when 84 bp fragment of the BoLA-DRB3. gene were digested with Hae III. BC genotype was absent in crossbred cattle. Three alleles were found in both Shahabadi and Crossbred cattle and named A, B and C. Aallele was predominant in crossbred cattle where as B allele was predominant in Shahabadi cattle. Desired fragment were amplified in two stages for identifying allelic variations in MHC DRB 3 gene. DRB 3 gene is highly polymorphic in cattle and other livestock species and has significant association with general disease resistant traits and mastitis Development of Breed descriptors for Sahabadi cattle and Diara buffalo in their native tracts The objective of the study was determination the demographical and geographical distribution of Diara buffalo and Shahabadi cattle, to extrapolate the population of Diara buffalo and Shahabadi cattle in their 46 native tracts and to develop breed descriptors for Diara buffalo and Shahabadi cattle.bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur and Rohtas districts though considered to be the breeding tract of Shahabadi cattle but the survey revealed that Shahabadi cattle is presently confined only in Bhojpur and Buxar districts whereas Diara buffaloes are distributed in the entire survey area from Patna to Buxar along the side of the river Ganges.The overall percentage of Shahabadi cattle and Diara buffalo were estimated to be 6.40 and percent, respectively. Age wise distribution revealed that in Shahabadi cattle the overall percentage of young stock upto 3 years of age and adult over 3 years of age were and percent respectively. The corresponding values for Diara buffalo were and percent respectively.sex-wise distribution revealed that overall percentage of males and females were 5.36 and percent respectively in Shahabadi cattle and the corresponding values for Diara buffaloes were 8.73 and 9.7% respectively. The overall sex ratio between male and female was observed to be :3 in Shahabadi cattle and :0 in Diara buffalo. Disparity in sex ratio was due to mechanization in agriculture. Only small and marginal farmers used to maintain Shahabadi buffaloes. However, in case of Diara buffalo, the male calves are usually forced to die or sold by the farmers at the early age. The breedable females (above 3 years of age) were found to be and 54.9 percent in Shahabadi cattle and Diara buffalo respectively. The extrapolated population of Shahabadi cattle was estimated to be and in case of Diara buffaloes the population was reckoned to be more than two lakhs. According to National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Shahabadi cattle are in vulnerable stage i.e. it has not yet been attained endangered level, however, Diara buffaloes are enjoying the normal status. Shahabadi cattle and Diara buffaloes were found to be managed under low input system with little supplementation of feed and fodders. Thus sustainable use of Shahabadi cattle and Diara buffalo may be possible. Shahabadi cattle was found to be a dual purpose animal, bullocks are generally kept for drought purpose whereas cows produce a good quantity of milk. Average daily milk yield was found to be 3.0 ± 0. kg and average lactation milk yieldwas estimated to be ±.35 kg in average lactation length of 43.08± 5.03 days. Diara buffaloes were found to be the good milk producer and kept by the farmers for milk production only. The average daily milk yield was estimated as 4.3 ± 0. kg and the average lactation milk yield was estimated to be 8.4 ±.8kg in average lactation length of 9.56±5.0 days. Both Shahabadi cattle and Diara buffaloes are phenotypically and quantitatively characterized.shahabadi cattle are white to grey in colour. Muzzle, hooves and switch of the

57 0-03 tail are black. Horns are very short, blunt at the tip and oriented in upward direction. Naval flap is very small and tucked up Udder is medium in size and trough shaped associated with cylindrical teats rounded at the tip. Milk vein is prominent but medium in size. Coat colour of Diara buffalo varies from Black to silver grey whereas skin colour varies from light black to brown. Muzzle, hooves and horns are black in colour whereas switch of the tail is either black or brown. Horns are usually medium in size andloosely curved. Udder is medium in size and associated with long conical teats pointed at the tip. Milk vein is prominet but medium in size. The average age at first calving was found to be 46.6 ±.36 and 45.7 ±.5months in Shahabadi cattle and Diara buffalo respectively. In both Shahabadi cattle and Diara buffalo, the breeding is practiced mainly through natural mating (80-09%) with stray bulls. However, artificial Insemination (AI) with the semen of exotic bulls like Holstein Friesian and Jersey is also practiced in Shahabadi cattle mostly in the urban and peri-urban regions. 3.7 Technology Assessment & Refinement (OFT) by KVKs Krishi Vigyan Kendras On Farm Trials were conducted by the KVKs to assess the potentialities of newly developed technologies against diverse farming situations. The KVKs conducted total 55 OFT under 0 specific thematic areas. Among various thematic areas OFT was conducted in Varietal evaluation for judging the suitable variety for the particular agroclimatic area (), followed by Integrated Nutrient Management (9), Integrated Crop Management (8), Integrated Pest Management (6), each in Integrated Disease Management and Resource Conservation Technology, Weed Management (9), each in water management, Storage technology and Integrated Farming System and only in farm mechanization respectively. While OFTs were conducted in Livestock and fisheries sector mainly covering production, nutrition and disease management and in home science, enterprise and others contributed, 6 and 3 numbers of OFTs respectively. Out of 55 OFTs, major findings and recommendations of 9 trials had been submitted for further consideration and results were awaiting for remaining 36 trials. Table 3.5: Thematic area wise on - farm trial conducted on crops by KVKs Name of KVK /Themati c Area Integrated Crop Mgt. IDM Araria Arwal IP M IN M Water Storage Evaluatio n Mgt. Mgt. Tech. 3 Bhagalpur Gaya 3 Jehanabad RCT IFS Mech Madhepura Munger Nalanda Lakhisarai Total 3 Katihar Kisanganj Farm Banka Weed Aurangabad Khagaria Varietal 0 5 9

58 0-03 Patna Purnea 4 Rohtas Saharsa Shekhpura Supual Total Table 3.6 : Thematic area wise on-farm trial conducted on Livestock, fisheries, home science and Enterprise by KVKs Name of KVK /Thematic Area Livestock Home Science Fisheries Production & Nutrient Mgt. Feed & Disease Fodder Drudger y Mgt. Mgt. Food & Nutrition Value addition Others Total 4 reduction Araria Arwal Enterprise 3 Aurangabad Banka Bhagalpur Gaya Jehanabad Katihar 3 4 Khagaria 0 Kisanganj Lakhisarai 3 Madhepura Munger 4 3 Nalanda 0 Patna Purnea 0 Rohtas Saharsa Shekhpura 3 4 Total 7 48 Supual

59 04 EXTENSION EDUCATION EXTENSION EDUCATION Directorate of Extension Education of the University is the nodal agency to plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate and monitor the extension education works of the University through Agricultural colleges at Sabour (Bhagalpur), Saharsa, Purnea and Dumraon (Buxar), COH, Noorsarai (Nalanda), Bihar Veterinary College and SGIDT at Patna, thirteen research stations and 0 Krishi Vigyan Kendras located in three agro-climatic zones (II, IIIA & IIIB) of Bihar. Its main aim is to transfer the well proven/tested technologies to the farmers, livestock owners, rural youth, extension functionaries of State Government and other personnel engaged in developmental and professional activities in the field of agriculture and allied areas through its well planned, skill-oriented and need based programmes. The Directorate acts as bridge between the research scientists, farmers and other stakeholders who are involved in extension activities. Therefore, the role of the Directorate is twofold, i.e., transfer of technologies from scientists to the ultimate users i.e. farmers through field functionaries and to find out the problems of the field to be passed on to various research divisions of the University for solutions. 4. Wings of Directorate Directorate has six wings which are described below: 4.. Field Extension Wing: All KVKs under the jurisdiction of BAU, Sabour comes under field extension wing of Directorate. Krishi Vigyan Kendras are functioning in all the district of Bihar. Out of 38 KVKs, 0 KVKs are running under Bihar Agricultural University and are located in- Araria, Arwal, Aurangabad, Banka, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jehanabad, Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Munger, Nalanda, Patna, Purnea, Rohtas, Saharsa and Sheikhpura. It is responsible for rapid transfer of technology among farming community through Training and Front Line Demonstration on farmers field and testing & verifying the technology through its On Farm Trial at farmers field. This wing also offers the farm advisory services to farmers 4.. Publication Wing: Publication wing of Directorate publishes different types of literatures like bulletins and folder on package and practices of crops, livestock production, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation etc. The Directorate also publishes Krishak Sandesh a quarterly magazine and Bihar Kisan Diary of BAU, Bihar Kisan Guide (Pocket Diary), Krishi Ki Kahawaten, Udyan Prashikshak, Newsletters viz., Kisan Samachar, Krishak samachar as well as electronic newsletter Happening at BAU etc Training Wing: This wing organizes training programme at the University headquarters for officers & field functionaries to update their scientific knowledge and improve their technical skill. On the other hand various training for farmers, farm women, unemployed youths, housewives & others are organized for their knowledge and skill empowerment and to promote self-employment. 49

60 0-03 Exhibition Wing: The wing displays technology of the university to farmers & visitors. It organizes 'KISAN MELA' & display stall of University wherever required. It is further proposed to establish an Exhibition Hall-Cum-Museum to display all the Technologies. Similarly, proposals for mobile vans is in process for reaching more number of farmers to provide extension and technical supports Communication Centre: The centre is responsible for updating the farmers with new technology and making direct interaction with the scientists together with the production of film on success stories, technical C.D., development of website and media support to various activities of the University. Under the project Agricultural Knowledge Dissemination System, a Media Centre has been established and 4 KVKs namely; Saharsa, Harnaut (Nalanda), Katihar and Aurangabad are connected to Media Centre through Video Conferencing facility by which farmers can directly talk to the experts of the university. Community Radio Station at Barh (Patna) has been also established which facilitates the dissemination of technology at local level Information Wing : Information wing is responsible to manage the media and project the work as well as news of the University together with the dissemination of technologies through Press, Television & Radio. 4. Programme of Directorate: The Directorate of Extension Education with its 6 wings and having a network of 0 KVKs located in 0 districts of the state is carrying out the followings programmes: 4.. Transfer of Technologies: Directorate through its t ra i n i n g p ro g ra m m e, F L D s ( F ro nt L i n e Demonstrations) and OFT (On Farm Trials) is engaged in rapid transfer of technologies. 4.. Dissemination of Information: In this information age, it is not only important to generate information but also to see that the required information is delivered to the end users at the earliest and that too without any dissemination loss. Directorate of Extension is effectively doing this job through participation of its scientist in T.V. programmes, Radio broadcast and publication of different types of literature, organization of KisanMela/ KisanGosthi etc Farm advisory services: Under this programme the scientist of the university provides technical guidance to the farmers and different aspects through scientist visit to villages, farmers visit to station and replies to farmers' queries through telephonic or postal correspondence Supply and Services: Directorate offers following Supply and Services to farmers: Soil Testing Facilities: Directorate offers Soil testing facilities through various its KVKs as well as Soil testing department of university. Farmers Helpline: Farmers helpline service has been started in Plant Health Clinic of university headquarter at Sabour. Farmers of the state can have access to the university experts through telephonic link. Krishi Sewa Kendra: Different product like Strawberries, Honey, Seeds etc. and publications like Kisan Diary, Krishak Sandesh, Udyan Prashikshak, Krishi Ki Kahawaten, Bihar Kisan Guide etc. of the university are sold to farmers which is serving as a single window system to help the farming committee Outreach Programme: Directorate is reaching the unreached through its outreach programme like organizing Kisan Chaupal, Off- Campus Training, Kisan Gosthi together with field day at farmers' field and Scientists visit to the farmers' field. Outreach programme is of great importance to the farmers who cannot visit the University/KVK from the remote rural areas. 4.3 Frontline Demonstration Frontline demonstrations were conducted by KVKs to demonstrate the production potential of newly released crop varieties, production technologies in crop, animal husbandry and other agriculture related enterprises. Those demonstrations were enriched by training and field days for extension workers and farmers for dissemination of successful technologies. The number and area of FLDs have been shown in table 4..During the period of 03 total 808 number of demonstration were conducted for food grain crops i.e., 60 in cereals (Paddy, Wheat & Maize), 548 (469 in Rabi in Lentil, Gram & 79 in Kharif season particularly in Arhar), 68 demonstration were conducted in oil seed crops. Similarly, 43 demonstrations were conducted for vegetables and 43 demonstrations were conducted in different other crops like Jute, Fruit Crops, Makhana etc.

61 0-03 S. No. Table 4. KVK wise Front Line Demonstration conducted during the year 0-3 Name of KVK Cereal No. of demo. Area (ha.) 3 4 Araria Arwal Aurangabad Banka Bhagalpur Gaya Jehanabad Katihar Khagaria Kishanganj Lakhisarai Madhepura Munger Nalanda Patna Purnea Rohtas Saharsa Sheikhpura Supaul Total Oilseed No. of demo Area (ha.) Pulse Vegetable Others No. of demo. Area (ha.) No. of demo. Area (ha.) No. of demo. Area (ha.) Enterprises, Livestocks and Farm implements:- KVK also conducted demonstration in Enterprise, Livestock & farm implements. The details of which is shown in Table 4.. S. No. Table 4.. KVK wise Front Line Demonstration on Enterprises, Livestock & Implement during the year Name of KVK Araria Arwal Aurangabad Banka Bhagalpur Gaya Jehanabad 5 Enterprises No. of No. of demo. Unit Livestock No. of No.of farmers unit Implement No. of No. of demo. Unit 45 0

62 Katihar Khagaria Kishanganj Lakhisarai Madhepura Munger Nalanda Patna Purnea Rohtas Saharsa Sheikhpura Supaul Total Pulses In carrying out frontline demonstration on pulse crops, KVKs identified lentil, Chickpea and moong in rabi season and pigeon pea in kharif season. An area of 38.0 ha was brought under improved practices with 33 demonstrations by KVKs. In rabi, lentil was given highest priority by KVKs to bring ha area under cultivation through the participation of 77 farmers. Pigeon pea covered an area of 8.5 ha, chick pea 3.0 ha and moong a mere 9.0 ha respectively for improved practices. Lentil produced 38.8 percent more average yield, chick pea yielded 35.7 percent more, pigeon pea percent higher yield over local check, while only 5.43 percent average higher yield over local check was obtained for moong crop. All the demonstrated pulse crops were found to have higher economic return with BC ratio varied from 4.66 to.6. Demonstration programme for selected pulse crops was carried out by 8 KVKs and are shown in Table 4.4. Table 4.3. : Performance of frontline demonstration conducted in pulse crops Cereals and oilseeds KVKs had given importance in augmenting the production and productivity of paddy and wheat through a number of d emo n st rat io n s d u rin g t h e rep o rted p erio d. Demonstrations were conducted on improved varieties, crop management practices, resource conservation technology and other areas. Demonstration programme on paddy and wheat was carried out by and KVKs respectively. An area of 4.05 ha was covered for 5 improved practices of paddy through 583demonstrations, while 3 farmers involved in demonstration programme for wheat crop covering an area of 7.30 ha. Demonstrated cereals were found to have higher economic return with BC ratio found to be.9 and.3 for paddy and wheat crop respectively. Similarly, 48 ha area under Rai/toria/ mustard was covered for demonstration by 9 KYKs with 8 farmers. The economic return was observed higher than the check cultivar of

63 0-03 respective oilseed with BC ratio found to be.75. Average yield of cereals and oilseed was observed to be on higher side for the demonstrated variety. The involvement of district line department officials in front line demonstration programme also facilitated faster dissemination and larger adoption of the demonstrated technologies for significant change in the scenario of cereals and oilseed crops productivity in the state. Table 4.5. given below depicts the performance of demonstrations conducted for cereals and oilseed crops. 4.4 Paddy Wheat Rai/Toria/Mus tard The involvement of district line department officials in frontline demonstration programmes were also facilitated in faster dissemination and larger adoption of the demonstrated technologies to the farmers. 4.4 Extension Activities Modern and scientific agricultural and allied practices are demonstrated and communicated to the farmers, grass root extension functionaries and other stakeholders through the extension activities of the KVK. Both methods i.e., in some cases extension activities such as workshop, exhibition, field day and so on are carried out at the KVK premises to facilitate farmers and other stakeholders to get acquainted with the benefit of different practices and also, the scientists of KVK make personal visits to the doorsteps of the farmers or farmers' field to provide necessary advisory and technology support particularly in the villages located far away from the KVK. In both approaches, KVKs try to extend the benefit to the farmers by creating awareness which leads to interest, seeking further queries and curiosity and finally adoption of technologies. In view of disseminating the new technology and /or bringing changes in the present practices, large numbers of farmers were trained either at KVKs or any convenient place to facilitate exchange of ideas and experiences. In the financial year 0-03, the KVKs under the jurisdiction of BAU, Sabour had conducted 30, 94 extension programmes for the benefit of, 3,74 farmers and 5,698 grass root extension functionaries or other stakeholders. 53 KVKs had provided,93 different types of advisory services to the farmers in the last year. Most importantly, KVK personnel visited farmers' field 789 times and interacted with 7703 number of farmers for providing solution to various problems faced by them. KVKs has conducted method demonstration (88 numbers) to inculcate skill to the farmers on modern farm practices in agriculture and allied sector, in which 57 farmers and 40 extension functionaries actively participated. Diagnostic of different problems faced by farmers such as incidence of pest and diseases, animal health, etc. were solved or taken care of by the scientists of KVK through 904 visits to the farmers' field and 3956 farmers were benefited by these diagnostic visit. The most important extension activity of KVKs is the flagship programme of the government i.e., Kisan mela (Garma, Kharif and Rabi mahotsav), which is organized before sowing time in each of the season. The scientists of KVK provide technical support in terms of dissemination of latest package of practices to the farmers. In the last year, 07 such extension activities were carried out by the KVKs in which 3,53 farmers and,50 grass root extension functionaries or other stakeholders were benefited. Likewise, field visits, kisan gosthi, film shows, exhibitions, ex-trainees samellan, celebrations on important days and many more farmer-oriented programmes were organized by the KVKs to encourage the farmers to avail the benefit of the improved agricultural practices.

64 Electronic media (CD/DVD), extension literature, popular articles, newspaper coverage are some of the modes through which we can easily dissiminate our messages across the large masses. It also sometimes helps in mobilizing and promoting the resources as well as used as for advocacy purposes. KVKs under the jurisdiction of BAU had also produced 0 CD/DVD, 8 extension literature, 43 newspaper coverage, 75 popular articles, 83 radio talks and 85 TV talks during the projected year. T

65 Convergence & Linkages Directorate of Extension Education and KVKs has convergence and linkages with Agricultural Universities, ICAR Institutions, Development Departments, ATMA, Lead Bank, NABARD, Women Development Corporation, JEEVIKA, ITC & Reputed NGOs, to carrying out their mandated activities. Linkages with print and electronic media have been equally strong which help in wider dissemination of activities and communicate timely advisories. Development departments have been sharing their human and material resources with KVKs during demonstrations, extension activities, training, surveillance and monitoring of pest and disease etc. ATMA in all the districts has further strengthened the linkages with KVKs. Besides linkages with NGOs and ICAR Institutes, KVKs had linkages with All India Radio, Doordarshan & other local electronic media, Educational Institutions, Commodity Boards, Panchayat Offices, Co-operative society and Public Sector Undertakings. 4.6 Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWE) initiated by ICAR, is offered in final year of the B.Sc. (Agri) degree programme which includes, training, demonstration, observation, practice and participation in purposeful activities, and to orient our agricultural graduates for participation in various rural developmental programme. This experiential system in agricultural education has a strong potential to prepare a better agricultural technocrats with high level of skill in combination with the modern out-look and management capacity. RAWE is one of the best means to produce well trained agricultural graduates with broad based knowledge and techniques to meet the emerging challenges. From Mandan Bharti Agricultural College, Saharsa two batches have been undergone for RAWE programme at KVK, Supaul & Madhepura 0 boys students each and 05 girls students at KVK, Saharsa w.e.f. 06th January 7th May, 0 and 09 boys students and 03 girls students have been sent respectively w.e.f. 3rd January, 03 to 5th June, 03. In the same manner 05 ARS trainees from NAARM, Hyderabad has been sent to KVK, Barh (Patna) for their rural experience under Bihar circumstances. 4.7 Gender Mainstreaming Bihar Agricultural University through its network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras has taken initiatives for empowering the down trodden rural women through capacity building and skill development in the areas like mushroom production, honey bee keeping, stitching and embroidery etc. The 55 Women empowerment through honey bee keeping main aim of the training of downtrodden rural women in stitching and embroidery of cloths is to enhance the quality of life of women through skill development. Another important training conducted by KVKs was women transplanter for transplanting of Paddy production using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). More than 6,500 women transplanters were trained at all the KVKs and Zonal Research Centre under the jurisdiction of University. 4.8 Farm Machine Bank The project on implement banking for accelerating mechanization is tested for efficiency in two districts i.e. Bhagalpur and Munger respectively, in a way of accelerating mechanization through creation of implement bank at block level in the selected districts. KVK had helped in selection of location for establishment of implement banking based on farmer's interest and their socio-economic conditions, available power source and present status of mechanization etc. KVKs had undertaken various extension activities viz; On-campus and offcampus training to trainers and service providers, development of low cost machines as per need of the bank for different locations, establishment of linkage between the implement bank and local farm machinery manufacturers for periodic service and maintenance of purchase implements and awareness program of various improved implements among local farmers and members of the farm machine banks etc. To ta l i n co m e ge n e rate d d u r i n g t h e p ro j e c t implementation period by Farm Machine Bank at Bhagalpur had recorded Rs.,9,77 while the Farm Machine Bank at Munger had got an income of Rs. 50,860. Zero-tillage awareness programs were conducted by both the banks for 9 farmers and 7 acre crop area covered. Both the banks had used farm implements on their hand for hiring by farmers and member-farmers. The details of the use of machines at both the places are given as under:-

66 Technology Week With the aim to fulfil the fourth mandate of KVK to act as Knowledge and Resource Centre, technology week has been started in all the KVKs of Bihar Agricultural University. Technology Week has provided a platform to bring a number of stakeholders like farmer, extension workers, input dealers, scientists and other stakeholder under a single umbrella. It is celebrated on Public Private Partnership mode (PPP) to make farmers aware about advance scientific know-how. The following steps have been adopted in the celebration of technology week. Planning and pre-inception meeting with all the stakeholders. Mobilization/publicity of technology week before the celebration Display of different scientific know-how through suitable exhibition materials viz; posters, objects, charts, models, live demonstration etc. Interaction between scientists, farmers and other stakeholders Brain storming of farmers for solving their problems Media management: media backstopping, sensitization of media about KVK work Apart from this, KVKs have organized film show for the farmers during the technology week. Regularly kisan gohsthi were organized in different topics like crop production, horticulture, women empowerment, animal husbandry and agri-entrepreneurship development. The unique feature of technology week is the focus on best fit approach rather than best technology approach, convergence of different stakeholders and PPP mode. It is indeed a great learning experience for famers who get relevant scientific understanding and scientist as well through farmers' feedback. It has also helped in formulating the research priorities of the varsity. 4.7 Visit of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor to KVK, Gaya during Technology Week 56 Technology Week organized by KVK, Khagaria

67 0-03 Table 4.8. Distribution of total participants and period of events on the basis of KVK. Table 4.9 Distribution of different stakeholder on the basis of different KVK. 57

68 National initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture NICRA is a network project of ICAR launched in February, 0. The project aims at enhancing resilience of Indian agriculture to climate change and climate vulnerability through strategic research and technology demonstration. The research on adaptation and mitigation covers crops, livestock, fisheries and natural resource management. Under this project three villages Harigaon, Sadanandpur and Sakrorha under the jurisdiction of KVK Aurangabad, Supual and Jehanabad respectively were selected for technology demonstration, the details of interventions are briefly described as under:4.0. Promotion of Community nursery of vegetable: Community nursery for raising vegetable seedlings for promotion of vegetable cultivation as an alternate viable enterprise in adverse climatic situation for additional income had been taken as an initiative under this project in Sakrorha village. Seedlings of Cauliflower (Var. Pusa Hybrid ), tomato (Var. Kashi Visesh) and brinjal (Var. Pusa Hybrid 9) was introduced in phased manner to infuse the sense of mutual cooperation and to bring vegetable growers together for better bargaining of their produce Demonstration of tolerance varieties : Due to stagnation of seepage water in low lying areas of Sadanandpur village the traditional crops get damaged in flood condition. Demonstration of Swarna Sub- variety was conducted in 0 ha area. This variety is tolerant to complete submergence of about two weeks and is also suitable for late planting with aged seedlings and results showed that farmer harvested on an average 9.5 q/ha which was found 34 per cent higher than the traditional varieties used by farmers ( q/ha). Likewise, a drought tolerance, short duration variety Sahbhagi was demonstrated in Sakrorha village to cope of with scanty rainfall during the onset of kharif season. It was observed that this variety was found resistant to leaf blast and moderately resistant to brown spot and sheath blight. The average yield of demonstration plots was found 45.5 per cent higher than common practice Water management: Better utilization of available water in the drought prone area is one of the interventions under this project. To discourage flood irrigation, 5 sprinkler sets were distributed among the farmers of Harigaon village as tool for using life saving irrigation and judicious use of pond water for irrigating the foodgrains. It was found the average productivity of wheat and pulse crop increased significantly by inducing sprinkler irrigation. Moreover, the farmers were not aware about the fish production can be taken in the existing pond. The farmers were trained for fish production as other source of income. Similarly, five ponds were renovated at Sakrorha village under NICRA for providing life saving irrigation.this intervention benefited farmers particularly by saving nursery rice under delayed monsoon condition. This intervention provided protective irrigation for 00 acres of 58 land Custom Hiring Centre: A custom hiring centre at NICRA village Sadanandpur was established for the purpose of use of farm implements by village community for their different agricultural operation. The rate of hiring has been fixed and farmers are using the implements as per need. Under this project, different farm implements like Power tiller, Rotavator, MB Plough, Leveller, Sprayer, cultivator, Reaper, Zero till drill, Rain gun etc were given to committee. The hiring charges are deposited in the joint account of VCRMC. The zero tillage technology had been implemented during Rabi season in the area of 0 ha among 0 farmers. By introducing this technology there is a saving of 6 MJ of energy (60-65% diesel saving), 50% saving of irrigation water, timely sowing of wheat crop, low weed incidence especially 90% reduction of Phalaris minor population. Besides it the soil health remains healthy due to almost no manipulation of soil. The yield of wheat crop is increased upto 5% as compared to traditional method due to sowing in line, proper placement of seed at required depth in the soil and other phenomenon involved in the process Livestock Management: Farmers were not aware about the knowledge and importance of vaccination and health check up. FMD vaccination and health check up camp were organised under NICRA project at Harigaon. About 300 cattle's and 400 sheep were vaccinated for FMD. Similarly, animal health camp and vaccination programme (against PPR disease of livestock) was organized in Sakrorha village for goats to ensure zero percent mortality in goat under this project. Cultivation of fodder crops Barseem (Vr. Wardan & JHB-46) and Oat (Vr. JHO-8, JHO-85) introduced and farmers were provided adequate seeds for fodder production and establishment of fodder seed bank in the Sakrorha village to provide green nutrition to livestock throughout the year Backward Poultry: Under the NICRA project, Gram priya and Vanraja bred of poultry bird were demonstrated among the farmers and farm women as another source of income in all the three selected village. Five weeks Rs.30/chicks were given to them for rearing of poultry birds in backyard. It was observed that on an average land less farmers of the selected villages getting 8-0 thousand extra income per annum. Some more interventions like seed treatment, seed replacement, soil testing, distribution of soil health card and nutrient management, introduction of minor millets in cropping system and silk worm rearing were also induced in the NICRA project which had significant impact in technology demonstration.

69 0-03 National initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) 4. Kisan Choupal Since times immemorial, our villages were having very unique and rich tradition like self sufficiency in terms of basic needs of villagers and problems solving. Kisan Choupal was also a tradition like others. Every evening, all the farmers assembled under the shade of tree in summer and around the bone fire during the winter season to share their activities/events/ problems and find out the solution to their problems. Presently, whole scenario of villages is changing; such type of valuable tradition is going to disappear because our society is adopting western culture very rapidly. Therefore, there is a need to revive such valuable tradition in this modern era. Keeping the importance of this tradition, Bihar Agricultural University started Kisan Choupal on 8 April 0 in KVKs and colleges of the varsity to be organized every Saturday with the theme Bihar Krishi Vishwa Vidyalay Kisano Ke Dwar-Kisan Choupal. Kisan Choupal completed a year on April 7, 0 and has proved to be a boon for many farmers in districts across the state. It aims to organize interactive session with large number of farmers and farmwomen, solution to the problems raised by the farmers and farm-women on crop cultivation, insect-pest incidence, mushroom cultivation, women empowerment, marketing and other areas on the spot The venue is selected by a team of scientists who visits village a day before the date of the Chaupal to ensure active mobilization/participation of villagers. The villagers are motivated to get their problems regarding farming resolved at their doorsteps. The motivational activities are planned to ensure maximum participation. Also, the linkage with state agriculture department, line department and PRIs is created to bring better connect to the villagers. It is not only a platform for the farmers but also an active way in which the students get real-life field exposure. The dialogue/discussion/problems solving is further facilitated with the display of technical videos/movies on the go. In addition to these, the distribution of farmer-friendly publication of the university during the choupal is enhanced to increase awareness on cropping practices and new techniques for the literate farmers. The documentation of farmers' feedback is put to practice together with regular reports to the varsity which is utilized as an input for future research in this direction. Over the past year, it left indelible print in the history of extension and/or transfer of technology. Deputy Director General, Agriculture Extension was so impressed with this innovative process that all the KVKs of the country were advised to implement this programme in their respective area of operation. The chaupal enables the farmer to make direct interaction with the scientist to get solution to their problems. In addition to it, more than one lakh farmer friendly publications such as Krishak Sandesh, Kisan Samachar and Krishak Samachar etc. were distributed during the past year. The district wise details on number of Chaupals conducted and number of farmers participated is given in Table 4.. Kishan Choupal Table 4.0 Number of Kisan Chaupal and participation of farmers and extension functionaries 59

70 KISAN MELA Kisan Mela was organized by Directorate of Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural University from March 7-9, 03 at the main campus of varsity with thematic area entrepreneurship development in agriculture sector. The major attraction of Kisan mela was to display the advanced technologies developed by varsity, display and sale of different varieties of quality seed/planting material, exhibition of value added product developed by farmers; horticulture and animal show, agri-input exhibition and sale, agri-business meet involving bankers, farmers, agrientrepreneurs and scientist, Kisan Gosthi/quiz, live demonstration and award for innovative/progressive farmers etc. Hon'ble Agriculture Minister inaugurated the mela and launched 8 websites of different KVKs located in the jurisdiction of the university and also released the souvenir on Agri-entrepreneur and book and Honeybee keeping. He honoured 0 innovative/progressive farmers for their excellent efforts in agriculture and allied sector with a certificate and shawl. Farmers were trained on honeybee production, Hi-tech horticulture, organic farming, commercial mushroom production, commercial floriculture, integrated farming system with special emphasis on fisheries and livestock sector etc. Kisan Gyan Hon'ble Agriculture Minister, Govt. of Bihar inaugurates Kisan Mela at BAU Contest was also organized and prizes were distributed to the farmers. On the second day of Kisan mela, crop seminar was organized and its live telecast was under taken by Doordarshan Patna. In the closing ceremony of kisan mela, Chief Guest Hon'ble agriculture advisor of chief minister and former Director General ICAR and Secretary DARE graced the occasion. Dr. Mangla Rai presented certificates' to all the successful farmers in the farmer's knowledge competition, horticulture show and animal show. The farmers from all of the 38 districts of the state as well as neighbouring states like Jharkhand also participated in this mega event. Table 4. Details of stakeholders and participants participated in Kisan Mela S.No Name of Stakeholder ATMA [38 District) Extension functionaries and farmers KVK [] Interstate (Jharkhand) NGOs SHGs/ CIG/ FIGs/ KISAN CLUB Farmers From Bhagalpur and nearby district 60 Participant 3,500 4, ,000,000 3,000

71 0-03 MELA, KATIHAR Kisan Mela atkisan Katihar 4.3 KISAN MELA, KATIHAR Shri Tariq Anwar, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Government of India inaugurated Kisan Mela-cum-Flower show on 7th March, 03 at Rajendra Stadium, Katihar, Bihar. Shri Anwar emphasized upon providing technology support at the doorstep of the farmers and creating a viable network for exchange of information as and when farmers require. He highlighted ongoing programmes on agriculture and urged the farmers to benefit from them. Hon'ble Minister also visited the horticulture show and various stalls put up in the exhibition by 7 ICAR institutes, KVKs of Kosi Region, Bihar Agricultural University, NGOs and private companies. Shri Nikhil Kumar Chowdhary, Member of Parliament, Katihar constituency, all the Members of State Legislative Assembly of Katihar Region, Vice Chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University, Zonal Project Director, Zone- II, Kolkata, Head of District Administration, Katihar and senior officials of ICAR were also present on the occasion. A special demonstration of farm tools and machineries was also organized with subsidized sale counter for the farmer to purchase newer tools and implements. Display of technology and technological products were focal themes for the exhibition comprised of 80 stalls including mango sapling, processed makhana, seeds, handicrafts, value added food products and others. A team of experts from IVRI Izatnagar, KVK Katihar and officials of District Animal Husbandry Department took part in an animal health camp organized at nearby adopted village for diagnosis of animal diseases. This two-day event was jointly organized by ICAR, SAU, KVK and State Department. The programme was meant for creating mass awareness among the farmers of Katihar and other adjoining districts as well as make technological products available to them at a common place. 4.4 Information Communication & Technology (ICT) 4.4. Mobile Message The mobile messaging service through voice and text was started on 6th January, 03 in collaboration with IIT, Kanpur as a part of ICAR-NAIP supported project at KVK, 6 Sabour. It is a unique web and cell phone based multimodal agricultural advisory system. It allows the scientists of the university to send SMSs and voice based agro-advisories in local direct to the farmers' mobile phone. In a regular KVK, agricultural experts convey agriinformation to their constituent farmers through physical contact when they meet each other during field visits, demonstrations, farmers' fairs etc. Through this service, the inherited weaknesses of one to one communication are eliminated. This service allows the agriculture expert to record and send messages to a set of registered farmers using a web based interface (Web to mobile) or a mobile phone (mobile to mobile). The farmer can call up and speak to the expert of the KVKs (mobile to mobile). Similar to voice, the agricultural expert can also send short messages (SMS) to the designated farmers of the concerned KVKs. With the advent of this system, the extension officer and farmer are not constrained with illiteracy problem. The advent of mobile telephony has abridged the gap that existed between the rural communities and extension agencies in transfer of information. This year, 78 voice messages have been sent to the registered farmers on seasonal cropping practices from the KVK Video Conferencing The video-conferencing facility under the project Agriculture Knowledge Dissemination System is providing huge opportunity for two-way interaction among the scientists, extension workers and farming community of the state. The scientists of the KVK are also updated with new research and technology from the head quarter with this facility. Initially, four KVKs located at Harnaut, Saharsa, Katihar and Aurangabad is connected to the video-conferencing facility with strong bank-width. The farmers and scientists are regularly trained on important agricultural enterprises, cultivation practices and recommendations related to crop production, animal husbandry, milk production, fisheries, honey-bee production, mushroom production and other important remunerative avenues to increase the per capita income and progressiveness of the farmers.

72 0-03 Table 4.. No. of training organized and farmers' participation in video conferencing offered by the KVKs during the year 0-3 S. N. Harnaut (Nalanda) KVK Website Along with the university website ( providing complete overview of the university and its constituents, the directorate launched the website of KVK, Sabour on January 6th, 03. The websites of 9 more KVKs were launched on the occasion of Kisan Mela on 9th March, 03. The websites provide the complete details on the activities of the KVK including the training calendar, schedule of the innovative project launched by the university in the form of Kisan Chaupal, agro-advisory and weather advisory services, newspaper and media coverages, farmers' participatory videos etc Video Production Programme The directorate has enabled the production of over 50 hours of video content on important cropping practices and farmers participatory videos on a range of cereal, fruit, flower and plantation crops. Also, remunerative and enterprise formation in agriculture is strengthened by videos in commercial farming practices to increase the per capita income and prosperity of the farmers Kisan Help Line The Kisan Helpline was started on the eve of University Foundation Day, the 5th August, 0 in the building of Plant Health Clinic at Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour.Scientists of different stream solve the Agricultural & Allied Problems of farmers by the Help Line and/or by visiting to farmers' field. The telephone No is operational from 0 A.M. TO 7 P.M on weekdays Community Radio Station The community radio station located at KVK, Barh (Patna) is serving the geographic communities and communities of interest located in its vicinity. It was started on 7th May, 0 on 9. F.M radio band. It broadcasts content that is popular and relevant to a local, specific audience but is often overlooked by commercial or mass-media broadcasters. The community radio station is very much operated, owned, and influenced by the communities they serve. Community radio is a radio service offering a third model of radio broadcasting in addition to commercial and public broadcasting offered by the Community Radio Station : Farmers listening to the radio for agricultural information 6

73 0-03 extension departments and the directorate. Community Radio Station has great potentials for education & social development. It is most economical tool to reach the masses and have a quick communication. It is also planned in future to work in conjunction with phone/mobile and internet system to make it two way interactive system. As agriculture is highly location specific, localized community radio dealing with demand driven need based is need of the time. Apart from agriculture, key issues such as health, hygiene, food security, livelihood security, social issues etc related with farmer's day-to-day life is also addressed. The content is created mostly in the local dialect for ease of understanding. The radio runs two hours in a day. The morning hour consists of Krishak Manch, Mahila Jagat and Lok Rang programme while the evening hour has features like Bal Manch, Lok Rang and Krishak Manch. These six programmes have been run about 95 times during the financial year 0-'3. In the near future, it is planned to set-up the community radio station in KVK, Katihar and Bihar Agriculture College, Sabour. In case of the latter, the set-up of the community radio station is ready to kick-start the services in the next few months Agromet Advisory Services Agromet Advisory Services is provided by the Agromet Advisory Unit, Department of Agronomy, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. Area Covered Weather forecasting and advisory services is provided for agro ecological regions III A and III B of Bihar state. Zone III A: In this zone, six districts are covered viz. Bhagalpur, Munger, Banka, Jamui, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai Zone III B: In this zone, eleven districts are covered viz. Patna, Nawada, Nalanda, Buxar,Bhabhua, Aurangabad, Gaya, Jahanabad, Rohtas, Arwal, Bhojpur Advisory Services and Mode of Communication to Farmers Every day, weather data and weather forecasting is provided to the newspapers like Dainik jagran, Prabhat khabar, Hindustan, Nayi baat, Rashtiya Sahara etc. on phone call for the public residing in the surrounding areas. Agro advisory bulletin is sent to the KVK's, NGO's, ATMA, to the makers of the Annadata programme for farmers on ETV, office of District agricultural officer, all news papers published in the area and All India Radio, through . It is also sent to the kisan helpline, technical cell, V.C cell and to the Director, Extension Education in BAU, Sabour. It is uploaded on the web site of BAU, Sabour and Indian Meteorological Department website Plant Health Clinic The plant health clinic is functioning under the jurisdiction of of Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour. In the year 03, the plant health clinic has analysed more than 800 soil samples received from the farmers and the adjoining villages. The complete micro-nutrient analysis has been provided to 56 samples. About 47 farmers have personally visited the plant health clinic for resolution on their soil and plant disease related issues. Plant health clinic at BAC, Sabour Table 4.5 Particulars of soil samples analysed and farmers visit to plant health clinic during the year 0-3 S.No. Particulars Total No. of soil sample analysed & soil health card 803 Micronutrient analysis 56 3 Visit of farmers 47 4 Diagnostic services (Disease effect treatment) 45 63

74 05 TRAINING TRAINING Sustained efforts of Bihar Agricultural University towards imparting vocational and need based training have yielded encouraging results. Regular training programmes are being organized by the university through its constituent units including its associated colleges, zonal research stations and KVKs and is proving to be highly successful in capacity building in terms of trained farmers besides workforce in government agencies like ATMA, department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Horticulture etc. Supplemented by workshops and exhibitions, the training programmes held during the year were planned taking into account of need of farmers and other stakeholders. In order to increase self employment opportunities particularly for women work force in farm sector besides farmers in general, the training programmes also focused on developing entrepreneurial skills among the participants. During the projected year, Directorate of Extension Education had organized 4 training programmes of different nature, out of which 4 were sponsored by ATMAs, 6 by BAMETI, by RKVY and by IFFCO and remaining two training programmes were self-sponsored. A total 06 farmers and extension functionaries were registered in these training programmes. Table 5. List of training programmes organized during the year 0-3 S. Venue No. Title. BAU, Sabour. BAU, Sabour 3. BAU, Sabour 4. BAU, Sabour 5. BAU, Sabour Beekeeping Technology Fruit & Vegetable Preservation Vegetable Production Technology Production Technology of Guava Vegetable Crop Production Technology Integrated Farming System Fruit Production ATMABhagalpur ATMABhagalpur ATMA-Buxar No. of partic ipants ATMA-Buxar ATMASheikhpura ATMA Lakhisarai ATMA Bhojpur Hybrid Paddy Production Hybrid Maize Seed Production D.O.E.E D.O.E.E BAU, Sabour 7. BAU, Sabour 8. BAU, Sabour 9. Sahu Parbatta 64 Sponsored Duration From To

75 BAU, Sabour. BAU, Sabour. BAU, Sabour 3. BAU, Sabour 4. BAU, Sabour 5. BAU, Sabour 6. BAU, Sabour 7. BAU, Sabour 8. BAU, Sabour 9. ARI, Patna ATMA Bhojpur ATMA Nawada Travelling seminar on floriculture Integrated Farming System Mushroom Production RKVY.0.3 ATMA Lakhiarai ATMA Arwal Fruit Production ATMA - Bhojpur Pineapple Production ATMA.0.3 Kishanganj ATMA Kishanganj IFFCO Deoghar BAMETI, Patna BAMETI, Patna BAMETI, Patna BAMETI, Patna BAMETI, Patna BAMETI, Patna Hybrid Maize Production Crop Production Training Programme on Participatory Extension Management for Extension Functionary Training Programme on Vegetable Seed Production Training Programme on Application of ICTs in Animal Resources Management Training Programme on Commercial Floriculture Training Programme on Leadership for Innovation in Agriculture Training Programme on Protected Cultivation of Flowers and Vegetables 0. ARI, Patna. ARI, Patna. ARI, Patna 3. ARI, Patna 4. ARI, Patna Vegetable & Food Processing Crop Production 65 50

76 0-03 S. No. Type of Participants 3 Number of courses Farmers & Farm Women Rural Youth Extension Functionaries Grand Total 5. Farmers & Farm Women Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) had organized 449 courses under different discipline of agriculture and allied sector. Out of the total courses conducted, the majority of the courses were focused on crop production (4. per cent) followed by home science (7.5 per cent), plant Number of trainees Male Female Total protection (5.03 per cent) and horticulture (3.88 per cent). A total of number of participants attended different types of courses, out of which 784 (85.8 per cent) male and only 85 (4.6 per cent) women farmers participated in the training program. Table 5.3 Number and types of courses organized during the year

77 %, 6.66%, 6.37 % respectively. The rest of the courses organized were on IFS, Production of Organic Inputs, Protected cultivation of vegetable crops, Commercial Fruit Production, Rural Crafts, Post harvest technology.. A total 894 trainees had participated in the different training courses out of which 5938 (66.4 per cent) were males and 3003 (33.58 per cent) were females participants. Among the different enterprises that attract women were Mushroom Production, Tailoring and switching, Rural Crafts, Training & Pruning of Orchards, Value Addition. 5. Rural youth For generating the self-employment opportunities among the rural youth, Krishi Vigyan Kendras had organized about 345 courses under 3 different training categories.. Considering their areas of interest in using agriculture as a source of income, majority of youths were attracted by the mushroom production as a source of their income.. The other major courses in order of their interest were Vermi compost culture, Dairying/Dairy Farming, Tailoring & Switching, Seed production, Bee keeping, Repair & Maintenance of Farm Machinery & Products, Value addition that covers about 8.%, 7.53%, 7.4%, 6.95%, Table 5.4. Different training courses organized by KVKs during the year 0-3. Number of Participants Thematic Area Mushroom Production Bee Keeping Vermi Compost/Culture Repair & Maintenance of Farm Machinery & Products Integrated Farming System Seed Production Production of Organic Inputs Planting Material Production Seri culture Protected cultivation of vegetable crops Commercial Fruit Production Nursery Mgmt of horticulture crops Training & Pruning of Orchards Val ue Addition Dairying/Dairy Farming Sheep and Goat Rearing Poultry Production 67 No. of Courses Others SC/ST F Total Grand Total M M F Total M F Total

78 0-03 Para vets Para Extension Workers Fish harvest and processing technology Fry and Fingering Rearing Small scale processing Post harvest technology Tailoring and switching Rural Crafts Installation and Maintenance of micro irrigation system Export Potential Vegetable Plant propagation Exotic vegetable production Carp breeding & hatchery mgmt IPM Others Total Extension Functionaries: Extension functionaries are trained to refresh their knowledge and keep them updated with the frontier areas of the technology development for it applications in the farmer's field. KVKs had organized various training programmes (both on & off campus) for the extension functionaries. A total of 5 courses were conducted in 9 different areas of agriculture and allied sector. Courses related to productivity enhancement of crops, INM & IPM covers about 45 per cent of the total number of courses organized for the extension functionaries and draws maximum attention. Apart from that, there were few areas that also generated curiosity among the extension functionaries like: Rejuvenation of old orchards, Protected cultivation technology, care and maintenance of farm machinery and equipments, low cost and nutrient efficient designing and production use of organic inputs that contributed about 6.74%, 5.55 %, 4.76%, 5.5% and 3.96% respectively. Farmers training on scientific cultivation of Horticulture crops organized by Directorate of extension, BAU Training for Ropanhar organized by KVK Sabour (Expert : Dr. S. K. Gupta, Agronomy) 68

79 0-03 Table 5.5. Details of Extension functionaries participated in training courses during the year 0-3. S.No. 69

80 Workshops: Four workshops were organised, out of which three workshops were based on horticulture particularly for promotion of mango, tissue culture banana and commercial horticulture, while one workshop was organized for deciding the strategies for enhancing the production of pulses in the state. In these workshop, 740 participants were registered. 70

81 0-03 Table 5.6. Workshop details organized by KVK Venue S.No. BAU, Sabour BAU, Sabour BAU, Sabour 3 4 BAU, Sabour Title Seminar on Promotion of Zardalu Mango Strategies of pulses production in Bihar Workshop on "Strategies of Improving Banana productivity and quality in Bihar" Commercial Horticulture: An Opportunity for Entrepreneurship Development Duration From To No. of participants Besides afore-mentioned training university also inculcate some special kind of training description given as below: 5.5 Malis' Training: The University has selected 5 rural youth for the fresh batch of trainees under the ableguidance of KVK, Banka to generate self-employment through Mali Training based on various components like Crop introduction, basic concept of propagation of horticultural crops, layout & establishment of new orchard, nursery management, preparation of vermicompost and awareness of protected cultivation of flowers, vegetables during off-season. This training has already been started since 9th March, 03. Out of 5 selected candidates 4 trainees are enrolled and continuing their regular classes. 5.6 Kisan Salahkar: under RKVY, the university has provided training to Kisan Salahkar regarding agricultural advancement, market led extension and extension managerial practices for better transfer of technology. During the period of 0-3 total 300 kisan salahkar have obtained training for 60 days duration. 5.7 S.No. Name of the KVK Araria Arwal Aurangabad Katihar Madhepura 6 7 Purnea Supaul No. of Kisan Salahkar Trained Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK): This was the first time in the state, KVK Barh, Patna and KVK, Sabour, Bhagalpur had chosen for conducting training programme of National Youth Corps associated with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Government of India. Training of duration 07 days was organized during February-March, 03.for therural youth of the districts West Champaran and East Champaran for Duration , commercial mushroom production at KVK, Barh in two batches comprising of 8 participants in one and 0 participants in another batch.. Similarly at KVK, Sabour (Bhagalpur) 06 days training on Bee-Keeping and vermincompost was organized for the rural youth of Bhagalpur and Banka district. A total of 47 participants were attended the training programme

82 06 SEEDS AND QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL SEEDS AND QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL Directorate of Seed and Farm strive for quality seed production by reducing cost and postharvest losses through conventional techniques vis-a-vis new scientific knowledge and tools. In the present era, technological challenges are becoming more complex than before as demand of seed is increasing. To cope up the demand of seed in diverse field of agriculture, the emerging new tools & techniques, methods and approaches with the advancement of seed science will be the technological breakthrough to accomplish the mission Development of ethical business models of seed production and supply system in the state. 6. Seed and Planting Material The supply of quality seed and planting material is key to agriculture development in the state. The university has initiated seed production and planting material multiplication after establishment. During 0-3 university produced 99.73q quality seed of cereals, pulses, oilseed and vegetable crops. Besides of quality seed, university also produce 8.8 lakhs quality saplings of fruit plants. Table 6. Seed Production during Kharif and Rabi-0-3 S.No. Crop. Cereals Paddy Wheat. Pulses Gram Lentil Veg. Pea Arhar Moong 3. Oilseed R&M Linseed Till 4. Fibre Jute 4. Vegetables 7 crops Potato Total Variety (Nos.) N.S Category of seed(q) Br. F. Seed Hybrid Seed Crops C.S TFL Fruit saplings (in numbers) Total(q) lakh

83 Maintenance Breeding for Nucleus Seed Production During reported period panicle, ear heads and plant selected from kharif-0 and rabi-0- seed crop were raised for ear /panicle/plant to row progeny of nineteen varieties of paddy, seventeen varieties of wheat, five varieties of chickpea three varieties of lentil, two varieties of pea and four varieties of green gram were maintained and produced nucleus seed. The genetic purity of selected ear heads and plants were observed for seed characters under laboratory. Further 500 ear heads, panicles and plants were also selected true to type plants next generation. Table 6. : Nucleus Seed Production during 0-3 (Rabi Season ) S.No. 73

84 0-03 Kharif Season S.No. 6.3 Mother Orchards Selection of the elite mother plant was done with greatest care since the performance of the progeny depends entirely upon the characteristics of the mother plant. While selecting mother plants following basic characteristics have been considered (i) Consistently high performance and yield over several years with high quality fruits (ii) Healthy and free from incidence of diseases and insect pests (iii) Plants attained full bearing age, since its characteristics known only after bearing. With the objective of making available enough scion sticks, mother block were established by grafting/budding on a suitable rootstocks. These plants are severely pruned to keep them in vegetative phase and to produce enough shoots for propagation round year. The maintenance of these blocks is done regularly so that these are healthy and 74 free of diseases and insect pests. To avoid overcrowding and problem of light penetration, canopy management are practiced depending upon the situation. A layout of the selected crops/varieties is maintained. The maintenance of mother plants, right from the time of planting to the stage of bearing and subsequent years are done. Agro-techniques are followed judiciously, so that vigorous and healthy scion shoots are available for multiplication. Proper plant protection measures are followed. 6.4 Quality Measures / Systems The university is taking every stems in order to maintain seed quality and genetic purity of all seeds and planting material. A seed testing lab is in place for assuring, physical as well genetic purity of seed produced by the different units of the university.

85 0-03 a) We procure nucleus/breeder seeds from authentic sources such as ICAR institutes/ SAUs. Material transfer agreements have been signed with ICAR institutes for hybrid rice and hybrid maize. b) The university has active maintenance breeding programme led by senior breeders in order to maintain genetic purity of the planting material. c) Seed crops are monitored by a monitoring team constituted by the university. d) Nucleus seed production programme are being monitored by respective crops directorate. e) Assessment of seed quality attributes through BSSCA notified laboratory. 6.5 Modern Tools/Technique/Technologies Used for Seed/Propagule Production Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur is using modern tools and technique for seed /propagules production since its inception. The breeders have all needed infrastructures including moisture proof seed storage facility for nucleus and breeder seed production of key field crops. The seed production blocks are equipped with subsurface irrigation system. Considering the demand of fruit trees in the state and matching the requirement of State/ National Horticulture Mission, the university has developed infrastructures like shade net house, lath house and greenhouse for partially controlling the environmental conditions for better plant growth and production of healthy saplings. It also helped in enhancing the period of plant multiplication to 6-8 months otherwise it can be done only for 3-4 months. The university has contemplated to have net house for putting the mother plants in enclosures to avoid insects and also insect transmitted disease besides it has also planned to develop mist house and a fully automated green house for year round plant multiplication. Most of the fruit plants are multiplied in beds. Soil solarization is done through polyethylene covering for killing the soil borne pathogen particularly mesophilic soil microorganisms and pests. Limited amount of root Monitoring of groundnut breeder seed 75 medium used in the containers are also disinfected. Plastic bag of appropriate sizes are also utilized at various stages of plant multiplication. Moreover, containers are also shifted to green house for protecting against rain, cold or high temperature for quick growth. Banana is a major crop of Bihar and requires a large quantity of quality planting materials. In this connection, University has developed a tissue culture lab under public and private partnership mode to provide quality planting materials of banana with capacity of one million banana plants every year. The production of tissue culture banana has stated at this university. The nursery of fruit plant is well equipped with new tool like green house and shade net for raising sapling plants during on and off seasons in order to meet the increasing demands. The farm of nursery is now well equipped with sprinkler system. This university has about 5 acres mother block of mango, 5 acres of guava and acres of litchi and few plants of bael and aonla which are on close monitoring so as to get quality bud stick for multiplication. Tools are being disinfected before taking bud stick and changing the one tree to another tree to avoid the contamination. Research work has been initiated for refinement of propagation techniques for fruits crops e.g. guava, sapota. Soft wood grafting is now practiced for multiplication guava and mango instead of air layering and inarching/veneer grafting respectively. Considering ever increasing demand of planting material of jackfruit, jamun, ber,bael, aonla, for dryland horticulture of selected district of Bihar, university is planning to establish a progeny orchard. Mother stock of tissue culture plants tested for CMV, BBrMV, BSV and BBTV using ELISA & PCR at IARI regional, Pune were used for multiplication. Virus testing of tissue cultured plantlets is underway in the same lab. Besides ELISA facility is also planned to develop at BAU Sabour. There is also a need to develop molecular laboratory for testing the genuineness of varieties which is great impediment in the fruit nursery owing to fact that such facilities are not available in India. Seed production plot of Lentil

86 07 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UNIVERSITY LIBRARY The library was established in 908 with the start of Agricultural Experiment Station and Agricultural School at Sabour. It continued with its basic activities of information resources development by collecting, processing, organizing, storage and retrieval of information; maintaining liaison with other related university libraries for resource sharing and exchange of information; providing need based current awareness, reference and bibliographic services, and facilitating online access to wide range of information resources in print and electronic versions. Open access system is followed in the Library and the books are arranged as per Dewey Decimal Classification scheme and catalogued as per A.A.C.R.-II. Some of the holdings (Books and Journals) are of the 7th, 8th and 9th centuries and those are one of the rare documents in this University library. Library has acquired data bases namely, AGRIS, AGRICOLA, CABSAC, HORT CD, CROP CD since Services of the library: All students, faculty members and employees of the University are member of the library. The library hours are 09:00AM to 08:00PM in all the working days and remains closed on Sunday and holidays. 7.. E-Access Service: Online Access of Journals through CeRA, subscribed journals, eresources of CAB Abstract, CABI e-books, e- Theses from Krishi Prabha and open access journals are accessible in the University library. 7.. CD-Rom Search Service: University Library provides CD-ROM Database search facility. The following databases are available in the Library: (i) AGRIS: (ii) AGRICOLA: (iii) CABSAC: (iv) HORT CD: (v) CROP CD: Digital Service: Digital service is available through scanning the documents in the library Reprography Service: Photocopying Service is available to users Circulation Service: The members are entitled for borrowing publications from the library as per the library rules and regulations Reference Service: Reference service is available in the library Book Bank Service: In this scheme UG/PG students are given textbooks for the semester on rental basis at a very nominal cost and free of charge to SC/ST students Resource Sharing Service: Resource sharing service is also available to other libraries Clipping Service: Newspaper clippings service is available in the library Teaching: Under P.G. Programme an introductory course Library and Information 76

87 0-03 Services has been introduced as Compulsory Course for Master's Programme in all disciplines and optional for Ph.D. scholars. 7. Library resource development: During the period 0 03, the following resources were added S.No. 7.. Modernization: The library has eight computer systems with internet facilities. The library has acquired IP addresses to online access the e-resources. The library has online access of CAB Abstract with 700 full text journals and full access of 55 CABI e-books. It has also online access of,706 full text journals through CeRA, 450 open access journals on Agricultural Science and 7,64 e-theses from Krishi Prabha. The library home page has updated and uploaded the related information Consortia: The University Library is a member of Consortium for e-resources in Agriculture (CeRA) and Krishi Prabha. E-Journals of American Society of Agronomy, Annual Reviews, CSIRO, Elsevier, IndianJournals.com, Oxford Journals, Springer Link and Taylor & Francis are available through CeRA Automation and digitization: Automation and Digitization of University Library documents are under process. Modernization of University Library for setting up an E-Library and Digital Library are in process. E-resources and the subscription of Indian / Foreign Journals for University Library will be enhanced. 7.3 Utilization of library services.library visitors9,939.books Issued8,9803.Books Returned 5, Budgetary provision: During the period 0-3, a total of Rs. 50 lakh was sanctioned under the scheme library strengthening of ICAR Development Grant for resources development and modernization of university library. University Library 77

88 08 STUDENTS' WELFARE ACTIVITIES STUDENTS' WELFARE ACTIVITIES Directorate of Students Welfare work full time for overall development of students' personality and leadership qualities. All the activities, like all student's union activities, organizing sports and game activities, participating in inter university events and ICAR events, organizing art festivals and similar cultural activities, coordinating the anti-ragging activities, arranging the travel facilities to the staff and students, arranging medical facilities, encouraging NCC activities, coordinating placement cell activities and ensuring adequate hostel facilities etc. are coordinated by Director of Students Welfare.. Students should participate effectively in the management of hostel, food-services, games & sports, cultural and literary activities, professional societies for each college under the guidance of staffcounsellor. The students Welfare activities are divided in to various activities related to professional societies, liberal education and Physical education. The directorate provides ample scope, opportunities & facilities for the all round development of personality and leadership qualities of the students. Students should participate effectively in the management of hostel, food-services, games & sports, cultural and literary activities, professional societies for each college under the guidance of staffcounsellor. The students Welfare activities are divided in to various activities related to professional societies, liberal education and Physical education. 8. Medical Facility :- University has a doctor to treat the sick students, employees & their family member at its own premises. University has round the clock ambulance facility on emergency service for students and university's employee to carry patients to nearby Primary Health Centre of town or J.L.N., medical college & hospital, Bhagalpur for better treatment. University also provides financial aid to its employee & their family members if they have been referred to some specialist medical officer at reputed hospital like AIIMS, RML Hospital, Vedanta etc at Delhi by University / Medical college specialist for better & emergency treatments. A modern Hospital equipped with lifesaving drugs & instruments are in developmental plan. 8. Physical Education:- The University lays a great emphasis on the role of games and sports to keep the students physically efficient, mentally alert, morally sound and socially well behaved. These activities are organized through various games & sports clubs. The University provides sufficient games and sports material to all the hostel as well as University level teams. 8.. Coaching Facilities:- Coaching facilities are available in the University play ground for making the students efficient in various games. 8.. Hostel Accommodation: - 6 Hostel including 3 Hostels for female students and 3 for male students with separate arrangements for post-graduate and undergraduate students are available to house the students. 78

89 Extra Curricular Activities 8.3. General Professional activities: - College wise professional societies are there to work for the advancement of the professional skills of the students. The societies co-ordinate the literary and cultural activities. These societies organize professional lectures, scientific debates, discussion, scientific exhibition, short stories & poem writing competition in literary activities and the cultural activities are aimed to provide a forum for dramatic, music, dance & singing talents of the students of the University. There is a 500 seating capacity Auditorium, two Mini Auditorium and one college Hall for the organization of various Debates, Elocution, Art & Craft, Music, Dance, Drama besides other personality development professional competition & contest Other Activities Alumni Association. Students counselling system Food services Health services through Yoga Camps. Earn while you learn Programme National services Scheme National Cadet Corps (NCC) All India Educational Tour Programme 8.4 Scholarship/Stipend (a). Ph.D. Programme:-The University fellowship are Rs. 3000/- per month to suitable students. (b). Master Programme: - Master degree fellowship up to 75% of total seats available are Rs. 000/- per month to suitable candidate. (c). Under Graduate Stipend:- Students of undergraduate programme of various colleges i.e., Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary and Dairy Technology belonging to Bihar State are being provided state Government Rs. 000/- per month with Rs. 6000/- per annum for the purchase of books and reading materials. There are outside funded scholarship from ICAR, UGC, DBT, DST, etc, for Ph.D and Post Graduate students of the University. 8.5 Students Discipline A student is expected to reflect under all the circumstances proper respect for order, morality and rights of others and such sense of personal honour as demand of good citizens. The University reserves the right to drop any student whose conduct is deemed improper or prejudicial to the good order and interest of the University. The serious cases of indiscipline are referred to the University Discipline Committee. The overall discipline at the present juncture is encouragingly good Co-Curricular activities: For all round personality development of students various co- curricular activities were organized under the banner of different societies viz., 8.6. Sports and Games (Outdoor & Indoor games): The sports & games society organizes Cricket, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton and Football tournaments either at college level or university level and prizes are awarded to the winner and runner of the team. Inter college sports completion was organized during November 3-4, 0 in the campus of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. The results of all the competitions are as follows. 00 M. Race (Boy's): Mr. Ghanshyam Thakur -st - COH, Noorsari Mr. Prem Kumar Ram -nd - SGIDT, Patna Mr. Pankaj Kumar Mourya -3rd - BPSAC, Purnea 00 M. Race (Girl's) Miss. Purnima Singh - st - BPSAC, Purnea Miss. Roshni Ptiyadarshan - nd -MBAC, Agwanpur Miss. Surya Hembrom - 3dr - BAC, Sabour 00 M. Race (Boy's) Mr. Ravi Kant Kumar - st - BAC, Sabour Mr. Pamkaj Kumar Mourya - nd - BPSAC, Purnea Mr. Chanden Kumar Bagehi - 3rd - VKSCAO, Dumraon 00 M. Race (Girl's) Miss. Sweta Kumari - st - MBAC, Agwanpur Miss. Garima Singh - nd - VKSCAO, Dumraon Miss. Surya Hembrom - 3rd - BAC, Sabour 400 M. Race (Boy's) Mr. Raju Kumar - st - BPSAC, Purnea Mr. Madhu Kumar Gautam - nd - SGIDT, Patna Mr. Ravikant Kumar - 3rd - BAC, Sabour 400 M. Race (Girl's) Miss. Sweta Kumari - st - MBAC, Agwanpur Miss. Garima Singh - nd - VKSCAO, Dumraon Miss. Anwesha Dey - 3rd - BPSAC, Purnea 800 M. Race (Boy's) Mr. Ravikant Kumar - 3rd - BAC, Sabour Mr. Raju Kumar - nd - BPSAC, Purnea Mr. Aniket Kumar - 3rd - COH, Noorsari 800 M. Race (Girl's) Miss. Lovely Kumari - st - BPSAC, Purnea Miss. Mamta - nd - BAC, Sabour 500 M. Race (Boy's) Mr. Aniket Kumar - st - COH, Noorsari Mr. Madhu Kumar Gautam - nd - SGIDT, Patna Mr. Birendra Kumar - 3rd - COH, Noorsari Shot Put (Boy's):-

90 0-03 Mr. Kishore Kumar Kaushal Mr. Abhishekh Kumar Mr. Deen Dayal Singh Shot Put (Girl's):Miss. Deep Rashmi Miss. Amrita Kumari Miss. Anjana Nishad Discus Throw (Boy's) :Mr. Abhishekh Kumar Mr. Kishore Kumar Kaushal Mr. Madhu Kumar Gautam Discus Throw (Girl's) :Miss. Deep Rashmi Miss. Amrita Kumari Miss. Sweta Kumari Javelin Throw (Boy's) :Mr. Hrithik Kishan Mr. Sumit Kumar Mr. Vipul Kumar Javelin Throw (Girl's) :- -st - BAC, Sabour -nd - BAC, Sabour -3rd - BAC, Sabour -st - BAC, Sabour -nd - BAC, Sabour -3rd - BAC, Sabour -st - BAC, Sabour nd - BAC, Sabour -3rd - SGIDT, Patna - st - BAC, Sabour -nd - BAC, Sabour - 3rd - MBAC, Agwanpur -st - BAC, Sabour -nd - BAC, Sabour -3rd - BPSAC, Purnea Miss. Deep Rashmi Miss. Anjana Nishad Miss. Vinita Kumari Long Jump (Boy's) :Mr. Mukesh Kumar Mr. Vivek Kumar Mr. Ravi Ranjan Long Jump (Girl's) :Miss. Amrita Kumari Miss. Purnima Singh Miss. Vinita Kumari High Jump (Boy's) :Mr. Deepak Kumar Mr. Rakesh Kuamr Raj Mr. Basant Nandan High Jump (Girl's) :Miss. Lovely Kumari Miss. Sweta Kumari Miss. Ruby Kumari - st - BAC, Sabour -nd - BAC, Sabour - 3rd - BAC, Sabour -st - BAC, Sabour -nd - MBAC, Agwanpur -3rd - BAC, Sabour -st - BAC, Sabour -nd - BPSAC, Purnea - 3rd - BAC, Sabour -st - BAC, Sabour - nd - BPSAC, Purnea - 3rd - BAC, Sabour -st - BPSAC, Purnea - nd - MBAC, Agwanpur - 3rd - BAC, Sabour Badminton Boy s Sl. No. BPSAC, Purnea (Winner) Runner up (BAC, Sabour). Mr. Abhay Nath Roy Mr. Deepak Kumar. 3. Mr. Krishna Murari Prasad Mr. Rahul Kumar Mr. Vivek Kumar Mr. Sourav Kumar Badminton Girl s Sl. No. BAC, Sabour (Winner) Runner up (BPSAC, Purnea). Miss. Deep Rashmi Miss. Barkha Rani. Miss. Swati Kumari Miss. Anwesha Dey 3. Miss. Kajal Miss. Lovely Kumari 80

91 0-03 Athletics Championship (Individual Champion). Girls Miss. Deep Rashmi - BAC, Sabour (Point-5). Boy's M. Ravikant Kumar - BAC, Sabour (Point-) Team Champion Athletics (Boy's) st BAC, Sabour, 48 Point - Position BPSAC, Purnea, 6 Point - nd Position Over All Champion st BAC, Sabour, 04 Point - Position BPSAC, Purnea, 43 Point - nd Position Forty three students of University, selected from different college, participate in All India Inter Agricultural University sports & Games meet (0-3) held at Karnataka Vety. & Animal and Fisheries Science University, Bidar on 6-0th March Debating Society - The debating society arranges debates on relevant and current topics from time to time at the college or university levels Literary and Scientific Society - This society organizes Quiz competitions for the students and also organized for the spirituals and scientific talks by different organizations.. Miss. Sabiha Perween of BAC, Sabour and Miss. Divya Prakash, BPSAC, Purnea represented our University in the Zonal Meet Elocution contest held at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalya, Mohanpur on th Nov. 0, to be organised on the eve of XI Agricultural Congress 03. The topic was Agricultural Education- Shipping India's Future N.S.S. - Under NSS programme students are assigned social works. Student performing on 3rd Inter College Sports & Athletic Meet 8 Hon'ble Vice Chancellor BAU awarding student during sports day. Miss. Sabiha Perween student of our University stood first in zonal Elocution contest held at VCKV, Mohanpur and thus selected to participate in National elocution contest held at Orissa Agricultural University, Bhubneswar on 8th Feb. 03, during agricultural Science Congress organised by NAAS Music and Dramatic Society - This society organized two cultural programmes during the year on the eve of certain occasions. Student performing on cultural programme at BAU, Sabour Student performing on sports day at BAU, Sabour

92 09 IMPORTANT MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS 9. Extension Council Meet Before Rabi and Kharif season, Extension Council meeting was organized under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Vice- Chancellor to review the progress of the extension activities of KVKs, colleges and research stations. This meeting is the biggest platform to decide the priority and need-based extension activities for the crop season. Action plan of the extension activities is also finalized in this meeting. The third Extension Council meeting of Kharif season was held on June 08, 0 in which 90 scientists/ officers along with progressive farmers participated. Eminent Extensionist, Dr. B.P Sinha and Dr. Baldeo Singh graced the occasion. The fourth Extension Council meeting of Rabi season was held on November 0, 0 in which 95 scientists/ officers along with progressive farmers participated. Eminent Extensionist, Dr. B.P. Sinha and Dr. A.K. Singh, ZPD was also presented his views on this occasion. 9. Scientific Advisory Committee Scientific Advisory Committee is an important constituent of Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The KVKs are to convene regular meeting of the SAC members to get their action plan modified and approved incorporating newer areas of functioning. As the members of SAC represent varied field of agricultural development including finance and mass media, mutual exchange of ideas and experiences help the KVKs in carrying out their activities in a focused manner. The members of SAC are also taken to field visit to get an insight of KVK functioning in the farm. Hence, conducting SAC meeting is attached much more importance by all the KVKs of BAU. An appraisal of SAC meeting conducted by the KVKs indicates that almost all the KVKs of BAU fulfilled this requirement by conducting at least one SAC meeting during last one year. Table 9. Details of different SAC meeting S.No. 8

93 Review Meetings: For regular monitoring and smooth functioning of KVKs, review meetings were conducted from time to time. The summary of review meetings with specific recommendations is listed below: Table 9. Details of different SAC Review S.No. 9.4 Review Workshop of NICRA A review workshop was organized by Zonal Project Directorate, Zone-II Kolkata in collaboration with Directorate of Extension Education, BAU on September 3, 0 at Sabour, Bhagalpur to review the works done by KVKs of Zone-II, comprising the state of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Union Territory of A & N Islands under National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project. Dr. M.L. Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, BAU, Dr. A.K. Singh, Zonal Project Director, Zone-II, Kolkata, Dr. Ravi Gopal Singh, Director of Research, BAU, Dr. R.K. Sohane, Director of Extension Education, BAU, Heads of Department of Agronomy and other Departments, BAU, Sabour and Programme Coordinators of all 5 KVKs participated in the workshop. While inaugurating the workshop, Dr. M.L. Chaudhary, highly appreciated the 83 initiative taken by ICAR by launching projects such as NICRA and showed his concern over the present day agricultural diversification through introduction of new crops and their varieties to withstand climate change. Dr. A.K Singh, Zonal Project Director, Zone-II, Kolkata briefed about the initiative taken by the ICAR involving 00 KVKs across the country for enhancing the climate resilience in the agriculture sector. He stated that initially 5 KVKs (6 in Bihar, 5 in Jharkhand, 3 in West Bengal and in A & N Islands) have been involved in this project. He informed that ºC rise in temperature would demand about 0% more water for irrigation. While summarizing, Dr. Singh made a special mention that saving the cost of production through the interventions is meant to increase climate resilience which must be separately assessed. Two technical sessions were conducted for presentation of project activities by respective KVKs.

94 Interface Meeting at BVC, Patna A one day KVK-ATMA interface meeting for strengthening technology application in agriculture system of Bihar was organized by Zonal Project Directorate, Zone-II Kolkata in collaboration with Bihar Agricultural University at BVC, Patna on May 30, 0. The interface meeting was chaired by Dr. Mangala Rai, Agriculture Advisor to Hon' ble Chief Minister and former DG, ICAR & Secretary DARE, Dr. K.D. Kokate, DDG (Agriculture Extension) ICAR, Dr. Gopaljee Trivedi, former VC, RAU Pusa, Dr. R.K Mittal, VC, RAU, Pusa, Dr. A.K Singh, ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata, Shri Arvinder Singh, Director, Agriculture, Bihar, Dr. R.K. Sohane, DEE, BAU, Sabour, Dr. A.K. Upadhayay, DEE, RAU, Pusa, Programme Coordinators of 38 KVK, Project Directors of ATMA, officials of ZPD and BAMETI participated (53 number) in the interface. Dr. Mangala Rai opined that KVKs should be efficient, effective and relevant to work on enhancing visibility and strengthening the production system. He underlined that KVK farm has to be an ideal farm to attract the farmers towards better agriculture. He said that output, outcome and impact analysis need to be carried out on regular basis in terms of area expansion and continuation of demonstrated technologies/ practices by the farmers. Dr. K.D Kokate, stressed on having the list of centre/ state sponsored schemes implemented in the district and service providers in the KVK system to function as knowledge and resource centre. He also indicated the need for implementing 'ring concept' by KVKs to avoid duplication of work and effective utilization of created facilities in KVKs. Dr. A.K. Singh presented the achievements of KVKs during the last five years and also emphasizes the significant contribution made in different area by KVK. Dr. R.K. Sohane welcomed the guest and enlightened the house about the initiatives taken by varsity for strengthening the KVKs in terms of infrastructure development and manpower deployment. 9.6 Interface Meeting at KVK Dr. K. D Kokate, Deputy Director General (Agril. Extension) addressed various issues of agricultural development of Bihar during his visit to Jehanabad and Gaya District of 84 Bihar on September 9-0, 0. Dr. A. K. Singh Zonal Project Director, Zone-II, and Dr. R. K. Sohane, Director Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour accompanied him during the visit. Taking part in a meeting of Kisan Pathshala, SMS of district Agriculture Department, ATMA and KVK Staff at Jehanabad, Dr. Kokate interacted with all the stakeholders to assess the status of convergence and collaboration, particularly between KVK and ATMA towards the agricultural development of the district. He was highly appreciative of the convergence between ATMA and KVK and emphasised on its replication to all other districts of Bihar. Dr Kokate also discussed the mode of implementation of different activities in the NICRA adopted villages. Dr. A.K. Singh mentioned that the outcome from implementing NICRA project was much more than the expenditure incurred in the project. Citing the example of custom hiring, staggered nursery raising, water harvesting structure, introduction and cultivation of short duration varieties with harvested water in the recent drought and others. He presented in brief the benefits of NICRA in the district. Dr. R. K Sohane, shared the success of kisan chaupal organised by KVKs of BAU, Sabour regularly on Saturdays and stated that it has helped a lot in empowering the farmers to take up agricultural practices in a desired manner. Dr. K. D Kokate also addressed the Chief Volunteers and Deputy Volunteers of 6 Farmers' Club at Gaya District on 0th Sept, 0 during a training programme organised for the volunteers. NABARD, Gaya helped in constituting the farmers' club which have been linked to KVK, Gaya for technological support along with the role of facilitator in popularising scientific agriculture through the clubs. Successful enterprises of honeybee processing unit of Sri Shashi Kumar, N.G. Ranga awardee at village Suvhari, dairy and vermi compost unit of Sri Santosh Kumar, recipient of Jagjivan Ram National Puraskar of village Sekhwara were also visited by Dr. Kokate followed by interaction with SHG of farm women which has successfully adopted and cultivated paddy through SRI technique.

95 0 AWARD & RECOGNITIONS 0. Awards/Recognition to the Faculty members Dr. V.B. Patel, University Professor (Horticulture), received Agricultural Leadership Award on 9th September 0 during the Agricultural Leadership Summit organized by Agriculture Today, New Delhi. Dr. Anshuman Kohli Associate Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry), received leadership Award-0 from the Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi. Dr Gireesh Chand, Associate Professor, Plant Pathology received Young Scientist Award-03, from Bioved research Institute of Agriculture and Technology, Allahabad in the 5th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress, on Agriculture and Global Climate Change, from -4 February, 03 held at BRIAT, Allahabad. J. N. Srivastava, Associate Professor, Plant Pathology received Fellowship Award (F.H.A.S.)-03, from Hind Agri-Horti Society of India. Dr. Ram Datt, Received Director Gold medal and Merit Award for Doctoral Programme of National Dairy Research Institute on the occasion of th convocation of NDRI, Karnal on March 6, 03. Dr. H. Mir, Best poster paper award in National seminar on 'New Frontiers and Future challenges in Horticultural Crops' held from 5-7 March, 0 at PAU, Ludhiana. Dr. N.K Sharma, (0) Best poster presentation at National seminar on Futuristic Agriculture Extension for Livelihood Improvement and Sustainable Development held at Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad (Topic: Discontinuance: Dictum of Social Entropy in Transforming Farm Ecology. Dr. N.K Sharma, (0) Best Poster Award in the National Seminar on Climate Resilient Rice Production Under Rainfed Ecosystem at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konakan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Agriculure Research Station, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, (Maharashtra). 0. Awards/Recognition to the innovative farmers Mrs. Shanti Devi, Vill- Naran District- Rohtas and Sri Nitish Kumar, Vill- Distrct- Nalanda received Krishi Karmad Awards by the president of India for their excellent work in the field of rice cultivation particularly SRI Method. Sri Santosh Kumar, Vill- Shekhwara Distrct- Gaya got N.G. Ranga, ICAR Award for his extraordinary work in the field of dairying and vermin-compost. Mrs. Jaya Devi Vill- Saradhi District Munger and Mrs. Vandan Devi, w/o Sri Kumud Ranjan, village+post- Merha, Block-Katoria, District-Banka received Mahendra Samridhi Agri Award 03 for their novel contribution in the field of water shed development and creation of winnowing machine, respectively. On the occasion of Foundation day of the varsity on August 5, 0, one hundred five 85

96 0-03 innovative/progressive framers were facilitated for their leading work in the field of agriculture and allied areas in the jurisdiction of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. On the occasion of Kisan Mela-03 (March 7-9, 03) twenty farmers, one farmers from each KVK were honored by the Minister of Agriculture, Government of Bihar for their outstanding contribution in the field of agriculture and allied areas. Name of famers are given as below. Sri Rakesh Kumar, Vill- Sohdih District-Nalanda honored by Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor B.A.U. Sabour, Dr. M.L. Choudhary on Kisan Mela held at COH Noorsarai, Nalanda on March 3, 03 for world record in potato production (088 q/ha) and Onion (660 q/ha). On the occasion of National KVK conference held at PAU, Ludhiana from November -3, 0. Our two farmers namely Smt. Jaya Devi & Sri Sant Kumar Sinha were facilitated while the seminar. And two project director ATMA Md. Ismile (P.D., ATMA, Jehanabad) and Dr. Devesh Singh (P.D., ATMA, Katihar) presented their activities of ATMA. In addition Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. M.L.Choudhary chaired one session in the seminar. Director, Extension Education, Dr. R. K. Sohane & Programme Co-ordinator of all the 0 KVK were participated in the seminar. Table 0. Details of Farmers/farm women honored during Kisan Mela 03 S.No. Name of Farmers/Farm District Area Women. Sri Sanjeevanand Thakur Araria Fisheries- Stock Pond, Broove Stock Pond, Nursery Pond, Finger ling rearing pond through new scientific techniques.. Sri Vijay Kumar Arwal Broiler Production through scientific method. 3. Sri Satyendra Kumar Aurangabad An excellent work for Papaya production. 4. Smt. Vinita Kumari Banka Mushroom Production by using sugarcane & maize straw 5. Sri Rajesh Kumar Bhagalpur Cauliflower seed production under poly house & mobilized the farmers for early cauliflower and other seasonal vegetable production. 6. Sri Ramsevak Prasad Gaya Inter culturing of Turmeric & Zinger in old mango orchard. 7. Smt. Sunita Kumari Jehanabad Value added st raw production from agricultural residues. 8. Sri Kalidas Banarjee Katihar Development of a mango variety name Chitranjan. 9. Sri Zafirul Javed Hoda Khagaria Use of modern agricultural implements for production of fruits, vegetables & 86

97 Sri Najara Mandal. Sri Mukesh Sahujidh. Sri Ranjeet Kumar Madhepura 3. Sri Dinesh Prasad Singh Munger Sri Kavindra Kumar Nalanda Maurya Sri Chandan Kumar Patna Sri Yogendra Mandal Purnea 7. Sri Rajeev Ranjan Rohtas 8. Sri Mohan Singh Saharsa 9. Sri Krishna Murari Singh Shikhpura 0. Sri Phuleshwar Mehta Supaul. Sri Vipin Kumar Jamui. Sri Shyamsundar Singh Nawada 87 Kisanganj Kumar Lakhisarai fisheries. Adopted Bee-keeping & mobilized the farmers to join hands for bee-keeping. Production of hybrid tomato, maize, wheat and organic vegetable production. An excellent demonstration of beekeeping, marigold, turmeric & elephant foot yam cultivation. Paddy & Wheat cultivation through SRI & SWI methods respectively. Adaptation & Demonstration of Integrated Farming System Record production of pulses. Organic cultivation since last one decade. Mushroom Spawn & Jelly production on Paddy Straw. Adaptation of aromatic & medicinal crop production with others. Seed production of Wheat & Paddy scientifically & writing of agriculture literature. Vegetables & medicinal plants cultivation and vegetables seedling production through low cost poly tunnel & portrait Aromatic & Medicinal plant production, Mini Diary & Goatry of improved race, mobilization of farmers for milk production & upliftment of socio-economic conditions. Latest varieties of oilseeds, medicinal & aromatic plant cultivation & its excellent demonstration.

98 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Human Resource Development is an important factor in capacity building and improving the overall efficiency of functionaries involved in teaching research, extension and training programmes. Dr. Anil Kumar, Dr. Suraj Prakash, Dr. P.K. Yadav actively participated in the workshop on Strategies for improving Banana productivity and quality in Bihar (February 0, 03). Dr. D.K. Mahato actively participated Regional Training cum Workshop (ON-FARM) of AICRP-Integrated Farming System (IFS) Research Project is scheduled from 8 to 30th January 03 at IGKV, Krishak Nagar, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) Dr. D.K. Mahato participated the 30th Biennial Workshop of All India Coordinated Research Project on Integrated Farming Systems (AICRP-IFS) at ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa on 6-9 November 0. Dr. G.S. Panwar attended AIP Teaching Excellence Workshop in New Delhi from 7-8 August, 0. Workshop on awareness, problem and solutions related with herbicide- resistant rice (HRR) on 9-0, September 0 at Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Kiran Kumari attended International Symposium on Food Security Dilemma, Plant health and Climate Change Issues 7-9th December, 0 and presented research paper entitled Effect of morpho-chemical traits of okra fruits on the incidence of Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida Dr. Md Wasim Siddiqui and MdShamsher Ahmad participated in the National Seminar on Climate Change and Indian Horticulture: Exploring Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Expeditious Resilience, May 5-7, 03 at Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India Dr. MdWasim Siddiqui attended Teachers Training programme for the Community College in India (0th to 5th June 03) organized by Indian Centre for Research and Development of Community Education (ICRDCE), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. S. N. Ray attended International Symposium on Food Security Dilemma, Plant health and Climate Change Issues from 7-9th December, 0 and presented research paper entitled Management and development of bee colonies Apismellifera through haldi during drought period Dr. S.K. Gupta attended training programme on Fodder production technology development on grass land, silvipasture and value addition from 5-7 Feb. 03 at IGFRI, Jhansi, U.P. Dr. T. Saha attended International Symposium on Food Security Dilemma, Plant health and Climate Change Issues from 7-9th December, 0 and presented research paper entitled Efficacy of bioagents and neem products for management of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in tuberose 88

99 0-03 Er. Ashok Kumar and Er. Satish Kumar has visited different agricultural machines manufacturers workshops and PAU, Ludhiana for gathering information about new agricultural machines under development, from 5th - 3th January, 03. Er. Manish Kumar participated in technology week at KVK, Katihar dated Jan, 03, KrishiYantrikaranMela at Kala Bhaban, Purnea and innovation of Bamboo boring at Kala Bhaban, Purnea. Mr. Arnab Roy Chowdhury attended National training programme on Advances in weed management from 4-3 Jan, 03 at Directorate of Weed Science Research, Jabalpur, M.P. Mr. B.K. Vimal attended fifteen days national training programmed on Application of RS-GIS technology in agriculture at GBPAUT, Pantnagar in 03. Mr. B.K. Vimalattended three days training workshop on Characterization of Rice Growing Environments for Dissemination of Stress Tolerant Varieties in South Asia in Kathmandu, Nepal in 03. Mr. Jajati Mandal attended the International Conference on Bioresource and Stress Management at Bose Institute, Kolkata during 69th February' 03. Mr. Nintu Mandal attended the Technical Programme Discussion Meeting (TPDM) of Board of Research on Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), held during 7-8th March, 03 at Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal. Dr. Mankesh Kumar, Assistant Professor-cum-Jr. Scientist attended Molecular Breeding Course at International Rice Research Institute, Philippines during to 3 November, 0. Dr. Ravi Kesari Delivered a invited lecture at UGC Sponsored National Workshop on Experiments in Plant Pathology, Immunology & Tissue culture Organized by TNB College on th December, 0 at TNB College, Bhagalpur Dr. Nitish De participated 5st All India Coordinated Wheat & Barley Research workers 89 Meet at Jaipur and also participated Wheat Field Day at Directorate of Wheat Research, Karnal Mr. Shashikant took part in training Programme on gardening and medicinal plant at KVK, Sabour in 0 and FST Department Sabour respectively. Participation in Chickpea Scientist Meet at ICRISAT during 0- December,0. TLII Pigeonpea meeting at ICRISAT. Kumar, Sanjay and Gupta, R.N. (0) Evaluation of Chickpea varieties for Rice-Fallow in Bihar. 5th Bihar vigyan Congress 0, LAM-OP: 05, PP: Singh, A.K., Kumar, A., Gupta, S.P., Gupta, R.N. and Kumar, Sanjay (0) Genetic Diversity: An effective Remedy to mitigate the negative Effects of climate change on crop production. 5th Bihar Vigyan Congress 0,LAM-OP:09,PP:50 Gupta, R.N., Singh, A.K., Das, S.N., Kumar, Sanjay & Kumar, A. (0) Occurrence of dry root rot disease of chickpea in Bihar. 5th Bihar Vigyan Congress 0. LAM-OP:, PP: 5. Gupta, R.N., Kumar, Sanjay & Singh, A.K.( 0) Occurrence of Rhizoctonia bataticola incident of dry root rot disease of chickpea in Bihar and its management 3 rd National Symposium on agriculture Production and Protection in context of climate change on 03-05, November0 at B.A.U., Ranchi (Jharkhand)3..6:(0),P.P:8. Dr. Anil Kumar attended Advances in Seed Science and Technology for Seed Quality Control and Seed Health G.B.P.U.A. &T., Pantnagar ( days) in 0. Dr. Anil Kumar attended Strategies of improving pulse productivity for sustainable intensification and diversification of production system ( day) in 03. Dr. Anil Kumar attended Workshop on "XXXth Annual Group Meeting- AICRP (Vegetables)" ( days) in 0. Dr. Anil Kumar attended National Seminar on Protected Cultivation of Vegetable and FlowersA Value Chain Approach ( days) G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar in 0.

100 0-03 Summer Institute/Refresher Course S. No. KVK personnel KVK Name of the personne l Topic/duration Vet Sc. Arwal Dr. Bibha Kumari Vet Sc. Sheikhpura 3 Agril. Engg. Jehanabad Dr. Vidhya Shankar Sinha Er. Jeetendra Kumar Cross Sectoral Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies in Livestock Sector 4 Agronomy Aurangaba d Dr. Rajeev Singh 5 Agronomy Gaya Dr. Govind Kumar 6 Agronomy Mahepura Dr. M. K. Roy 7 Agril. Engg. Munger Er. Ashok Kumar 8 Horticultur e Supaul 9 Home Sc. Gaya 90 Engineering Interventions in conservation agriculture for enhancing agricultural productivity and climate change mitigation. Crop Management Stretegies under changing climate Date at which attende d the training 9 May 8 June, 0 Training organising agency BVC, Patna June CIAE, Bhopal July, , October, 0 GBPUA & T, Pantanagar Recent Advances in Micro-irrigation and fertigation Sri Ajay Protected Kumar Cultivation Das 05-5 Dec, 0 BCKV, Nadia (W.B.) 04-4 Dec, 0 UAS, Dharwad Dr. Nidhi Sinha -3 Dec, 0 BCKV, Nadia (W.B.) Extension Strategy for Entrepreneurshi p Development and

101 0-03 S. No. KVK personnel KVK Name of the personne l Topic/duration Date at which attende d the training Training organising agency 0 Extn. Edu. Arariya Dr. Ashok Kumar Management in Agro Processing & Value addtion Horticultur e Munger Sri Mukesh Kumar Breeding for higher productivity and industry suitable food colorants and Bioactive Health compound in veg. crop plants: Conventional and Hitech Cutting Edge Approaches Shri Ram Techno Pal preneurship opportunities in agricultural mechanization Shagufta Environmental Perveen Pollution and Livestock Production 04-4 Dec, 0 IARI, Delhi Agril. Engg. Rohatas 0 Nov. 0 Dec. 0, 0 Sept. - 0 Oct, 0 CIAE, Bhopal 3 Vet. Sc. Sabour 4 Home Sc. Supaul Dr. Anita Kumari Nov. Dec., 0 MKV, Parbhani 5 Fishries Madhepura Mr. R. K. Jalaj 6 P.B.G. Jalalgarh Dr. Jitendra Prasad 9 Food Safety Management Systems required in Food Chain Sustainable fish feeds & Nutraceuticals to grow wealth promoting fish 0 th refresher course in agricultural science New IVRI, Izatnagar 5 Jan. CIFWA, 0 - Bhubaneshwa 07 Feb., r 03 3 Feb. 5 Mar., 03 BHU, Varanasi

102 0-03 KVK personnel S. No. KVK Programme Assistant TRAINING 7 Nalanda TRAINING S.No. KVK PERSONEL Horticulture KVK Sabour Name of the personne l Topic/duration Ms. Punam Pallavi Microbial -0 agents of major March, insects pest and 03 diseases of crop. NAME OF THE PERSONEL DATE AT WHICH ATTENDED THE TRAINING Dr. Abhay Mankar 0 Nov, Date at which attende d the training Training organising agency Dir. Of Oil Seed Research, Hyderabad Duration TRAINING (Days of ORGANISEING training) AGENCY 4 PAU, LUDHIANA SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST Horticulture Banka April, 3 IINRG, Ranchi Horticulture Kisahanganj Mr. Vijay Kumar Apri, 3 IIVR, VARANASI 3 Horticulture Lakhisarai Mr. Ratan 9- Kumar 03 July, 3 IIVR, VARANASI 4 Soil Sc Barh Rajeev Kumar -4 0 Sep, 3 IGFRI, Jhansi 5 Agronomy Jehanabad Ajit Kumar 7-8 Paswan 0 Sep, IGFRI, Jhansi 6 Agronomy Kisahanganj Dr. Binod 7-8 Kumar 0 Sep, IGFRI, Jhansi 7 Agronomy Gaya Sep, IIPR, Kanpur 9 Mr. R. Pandit P Dr. Govind 8-9 Kumar 0

103 0-03 S. No. KVK KVK NAME OF THE PERSONEL 8 Agronomy Munger Rishikesh Rai DATE AT WHICH ATTENDED THE TRAINING 8-9 Sep, 0 9 Agronomy Patna Pankaj Kumar 0 Horticulture Supaul Dr. A. Das Agronomy PERSONEL Duration TRAINING (Days of ORGANISEING training) AGENCY IIPR, Kanpur Sep, IIPR, Kanpur K Sep, IIVR, VARANASI Aurangabad Dr. Rajeev - Singh 0 Sep, Directorate Repeseed Mustard, Bharatpur of & Plant Protection Madhepura Dr. U. P. N. - Singh 0 Sep, Directorate Repeseed Mustard, Bharatpur of & 3 Agg. Engg. Aurangabad Er. Raviranjan Sep, CRIDA, Hydereabad 4 Aurangabad Prem Kumar Sep, CRIDA, Hydereabad 5 SRF, NICRA, Aurangabad Horticulture Bhagalpur Dr. Mamta 9-6 Kumari 0 Sep, 8 NRC for Citrus, Nagpur 6 Entomology Purnea Dr. Seema 9 June-03 Kumari July IIPR, Kanpur 7 Horticulture Rohtas Dr. Pawan 6-9 Kumar 0 Sep. 4 CIMAP, Lukhnow 8 Entomology Araria Md. Idris Oct, NIPHM Hyderabad 9 Nematology Rohtas Dr. B. Jaiswal Oct, NIPHM Hyderabad 0 Agg. Engg. Rohtas Dr. Ram Pal 93 Zaved K CIPHET, Ludhiya

104 0-03 S. No. KVK PERSONEL KVK NAME OF THE PERSONEL DATE AT WHICH ATTENDED THE TRAINING - Dec., 0 Duration (Days of training) TRAINING ORGANISEING AGENCY ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata Agg. Engg. Arwal Er. Bimlesh Pandey Agg. Engg. Aurangabad - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 3 Agg. Engg. Bhagalpur Er. Ravi Ranjan Kumar Er. Pankaj Kumar - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 4 Agg. Engg. Jehanabad Er. Jitendra Kumar - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 5 Agg. Engg. Madhepura Er. Ajay Kr. Suman - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 6 Agg. Engg. Munger Er. Ashok Kumar - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 7 Agg. Engg. Purnea Er. Manoj Kumar - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 8 Agg. Engg. Rohtas Er. Ram Pal - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 9 Agg. Engg. Saharsa Er. P. K. Choudhary - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 30 Agg. Engg. Supaul Er. Mrinal Verma - 0 Dec., ZPD, Zone-II, Kolkata 3 Vet. Sc. Jehanabad Dr. Dinesh Mahto Jan, 3 BAU, Ranchi 3 Horticulture Banka Dr. Bipul Mandal 08-Feb-3 IIVR, VARANASI 33 Horticulture Patna Dr. B. Singh 09- Feb., Min. of Info& Broadcasting, New Delhi (CRS) 34 SRF, NICRA, Aurangabad Aurangabad Prem Kumar CRIDA, Hydereabad 35 SRF, NICRA, Supaul SRF, NICRA, Jehanabad SRF, NICRA, Aurangabad Supaul Ms. Shyama Kumari 5 Feb - 06 March, 03 BCKV, Kalyani Jehanabad Sri Basant Kumar 5 Feb - 06 March, 03 BCKV, Kalyani Aurangabad Sri Sanjay Kumar Kushwaha 5 Feb - 06 March, 03 BCKV, Kalyani D. Sep,

105 ONGOING PROJECTS S. No Project Code Project Title Name of P.I. S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0- Molecular characterization and marker assisted selection of tomato germplasms for fruit quality and stress tolerance. Molecular characterization of germplasms and marker assisted selection in wheat for terminal heat tolerance in the eastern gangetic plains of India. Development and identification of suitable double haploid (DH) lines for terminal heat and drought tolerance in spring wheat for eastern gangetic plains of India Engineered resistance in rice against fungal pathogens. Standardization of transformation and regeneration of Banana in perspective of producing value added transgenic drought resistant variety. Development of Transgenic Rice Resistant to Glyphosate {N(phosphonomethyl)glycine} Herbicide. Molecular and morphological characterization of local germplasm of rice. Development of hybrids for speciality corn. Tirthartha Chattopadhyay, BAC, Sabour Deepak Kumar Baranwal, BAC, Sabour S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0- S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-3 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-4 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-5 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-6 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-7 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-8 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-9 S.P/C.I/BAC/ S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0- S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0- S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-3 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-4 Short duration single cross hybrid maize for Kharif season in Bihar. Identification of YMV resistant donor parents for development of breeding material and development of high yielding, early and synchronous maturity variety in mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) Identification of donor parents resistant to fusarium wilt and generation of breeding material in lentil (Lense culinaris) Development of high yielding Indian mustard for late sown condition. Development of early and medium maturity high yielding rice hybrids suitable for cultivation in the ecosystem of Bihar. Development of high yielding brinjal genotype(s) for plains of Bihar Awadhesh Kumar Pal, BAC, Sabour Bishun Deo Prasad, BAC, Sabour Tribhuwan Kumar,BAC, Sabour Ravi Kesari,BAC, Sabour Mankesh Kumar, BAC, Sabour Kumari Rashmi, BAC, Sabour Birender Singh, BAC, Sabour Anil Kumar, BAC, Sabour Anil Kumar, BAC, Sabou) Chandan Kishore, BAC, Sabour Satyendra, BAC, Sabour Shirin Akhtar, BAC, Sabour

106 0-03 S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-5 Screening and identification of heat and Shashank drought tolerant genotypes in tomato Solankey, (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Sabour S.P/C.I/BAC/ 0-6 S.P/C.I/COH, Noorsarai/ 0-7 S.P/C.I, BAC/0-8 S.P/C.I, BAC/0-9 Varietal Improvement in Early Cauliflower. S. No. Project Code Project Title S.P/NRM/ COH/0-3 S.P/NRM/ BAC/0-3 S.P/NRM/ BAC/0-4 S.P/NRM/ COH/ S.P/NRM/ BAC/0-6 S.P/NRM/ BAC/0-6 7 S.P/NRM/ BAC/0-7 S.P/NRM/ BAC/0-8 S.P/NRM/ BAC/ Sangeeta Shree, BAC, Sabour Development of high yielding hybrid with Arpita Das, COH, good fruit quality in Tomato (L.Esculentum Noorsarai. Mill) Exploitation of Genetic Resources for R.B. Verma, BAC, Varietal Improvement of Poi nt Gourd. Sabour. Research Project on Rape Seed and Manoj Kumar, BAC, Mustard. Sabour. Principal Investigator Evaluation of AM Fungi on Phosphorus Mahendra Singh, Dynamics and Microbial Activity in BAC, Sabour Rhizospheric Sokl Under Maize Crop. Standardization of cultivation techniques for Mahender Pal, COH, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Noorsarai. development of Herbal Garden. Mapping of fertility status of Agriculture Ghanshyam, BAC, farm of different colleges of the University. Sabour Soil Application effects of Biochar in cereal Anshuman Kohli, system of Bihar. BAC, Sabour Diversification and intensification of rice Santosh Kumar based cropping syster for high productivity Chaudhary, COH, and profitability. Noorsarai. Molecular characterization of litchi [Litchi Hidayatullah Mir, chinesis Sonn.] genotypes using RAPID and BAC, Sabour SSR markers. Development of micropropagation protocol Hidayatullah Mir, for mass multiplication of strawberry. BAC, Sabour Screening of mango seedling for abiotic Muneshwar Prasad, stress (Water logging condition). BAC, Sabour Pericarp Browning and Quality Kalyan Barman, Management of Litchi Fruit through BAC, Sabour Postharvest Treatment and Modified Atmosphere Packaging. Composting and enrichment of agro-waste M.K. Dwivedi, BAC, through bacterial and fungal consortia. Sabour 0 S.P/NRM/ BAC/0- S.P/NRM/ Studies on the agro ecosystem restoration in Suborna BAC/0- rice-wheat cropping sequence through Choudhury, agronomic management practise in the Sabour perspective of climate change. 96 Shekhar BAC, Roy BAC,

107 S.P/NRM/ Modelling the impact of temporal variability BAC/0-3 of Rice-Wheat production system and its adaptation to climate change. S.P/NRM/ Precision Nitrogen Management for BAC/0-4 Improving Productivity and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Rice-Wheat Cropping System. S.P/NRM/CO Pollinating efficiency of honeybees in H/0-5 enhancing crop productivity. S.P/NRM/CO H/ 0-6 S.P/NRM/BA C/ 0-7 S.P/NRM/BA C/ 0-8 S.P/NRM/BA C/ 0-9 S.P/NRM/BA C/0-0 S.P/NRM/BA C/ 0- S.P/NRM/SS AC/ 0- S.P/NRM/BP SAC, Purnea/03 S.P/NRM/BA C/ 0-4 S.P/NRM/BA C/ 0-5 S.P/NRM/BA C/ Swaraj Kumar Dutta, BAC, Sabour Mainak Ghosh,BAC, Sabour Ramanuj Vishwakarma, BAC, Sabour. Studies on the effect of FYM, Zn and B on Bholanath Saha, yield, nutrient uptake and quality of tomato COH, Noorsarai. and brinjal. Changes in dynamics of soil carbon under Rakesh Kumar, conservation tillage in rice and maize based BAC, Sabour cropping system. Preparation of Microbial Cultural Library of N.Chattopadhyaya, Bihar. BAC, Sabour Determination of Suitable extractant and critical level of Boron in soils of B.A.C, Sabour under Cauliflower Bioremediation of arsenic from contaminated soils and water. Spatial Data Base generation of Agroclimate Zone II, III A, and III B under the jurisdiction of BAU Sabour. Extent, Distribution and Mitigation of Arsenic and Fluoride contamination in Bhagalpur districts, Bihar. (A) Survey, Collection, Conservation, Characterization and Evaluation of Makhana germplasm (B). Development of Makhana based cropping system for sustainable livelihood improvement of Makhana growers.. Standarization of spacing and fertilizers requirement of makhana improved variety Gajab. Development of forage based cropping system for quality fodder production in agro-climatic Zone III A of Bihar. Effect of System of Root Intensification on yield of rapeseed. Mr Jajati Mandal,BAC, Sabour Bishun Deo Prasad, BAC, Sabour Binod Kumar Vimal, BAC, Sabour Sunil Kumar,BAC, Sabour Anil Kumar, BPSAC, Purnea G.S.Panwar, Sabour BAC, Sanjay Kumar, BAC, Sabour Productivity Performance of Rabi, Maize Sanjay Kumar, BAC, under Predictable Climate Change Sabour P.I: M.K. Singh, BAC, Sabour

108 S. No. 3 4 S.P/NRM/CO H,Noorsarai/ 0-7 S.P/NRM/BP SAC/ 08 Tiltle of the Project S.P/C.P/BAC/ 0- S.P/C.P/BAC/ 0- Survey and surveillance for key insectpests and diseases of major crops. Host-parasite interaction and evaluation of melanin biosynthesis inhibitors against dry root rot pathogen of chickpea. Studies on Allternaria blight disease of Mustard. Host-Parasite Interaction and Management strategy for Panam Wilt of Banana. Epidemiology and management of persistently transmitted viral diseases in tomato and chili. Vermiwash against Virus Diseases of Tomato. Studies on the Natural Enemy Complex of Rabi Oil Seeds (Mustard and Linseed) at Sabour Region of Bihar. Occurrence and Management of Economically Important Nematode Pest of Crops. Integrated Pest Management for important pests of major crops. S.P/C.P/BAC/ 0-3 S.P/C.P/BAC/ 0-4 S.P/C.P/BAC/ S.P/C.P/BAC/ 0-6 S.P/C.P/BAC/ S.P/C.P/BAC/ S.P/C.P/BAC/ 0-9 S. No. Sustainable Livelihood development Anil Kumar, through integrated livestock farming system BPSAC, Purnea. in Koshi region of Bihar. Project Code 5 7 Effect of Planting date and spacing on M.D. Ojha, COH, Productivity of Rabi Onion. Noorsari Principal Investigator Arshad Anwer, BAC, Sabour A. Ghatak, BAC, Sabour Chanda Kushwaha, BAC, Sabour Gireesh Chand, BAC, Sabour Md. Ansar, Sabour BAC, A.P.Bhagat, BAC, Sabour Tarak Nath Goswami, BAC, Sabour Ajay Kumar Maru, Ento., BAC, Sabour Kiran Kumari, BAC, Sabour Project Code S.P/PDM/B AC/0- Extending the shelf-life and availability Wasim Siddiqui, BAC, of cauliflower. Sabour S.P/PDM/B AC/0- Preparation and vegetable sauces. 3 S.P/PDM/B AC/0-3 Preparation of Banana. 98 Project Title standardization Principal Investigator of J.P.singh, BAC, Sabour Dehydrated products of Samsher Ahmad, BAC, Sabour

109 S.P/PDM/B AC/0-4 Preparation of Multigrain Product for Celiac Disease. Extruded Prem Prakash, BAC, Sabour 5 S.P/PDM/B AC/0-5 Design and development of a manual- M.K.Sharma, cum-power operated mango harvester. Sabour BAC,..5 Social Science S. No Project Code S.P/S.S/BA C/0- Project Title Catalyzing Rural leadership for accelerated dissemination of information; An Action Research S.P/S.S/BA Agri-entrepreneurs Development: An C/0- Action Research. S.P/S.S/BPS Impact of KVK Training. AC/0-3 S.P/S.S/BA An Impact of successful Self Help Grop C/0-4 of Bhagalpur District of Bihar. S.P/S.S/BPS Agricultural Production System and their AC, Purnea contraints in Agro-Climatic and MBAC, Zone II. Saharsa/0-5 S.P/S.S/JRS/ Enterprenurship Development and value 0-6 addition in Jute Fibers. Pri ncipal Investigator Aditya, BAC, Sabour Ram Datt, BAC, Sabour Ashok Kumar, BPSAC, Purnea. Adline ShantaTigga, BAC, Sabour Mani Bhushan, BPSAC, Purnea and S.R. Singh, MBAC, Agawanpur S.K. Sinha, JRS, Katihar and Pankaj Kumar, KVK, Katihar S.P/S.S/BV Training need assessment and capacity Pankaj Kumar, BVC, C/0-7 building of Dairy owners for Patna enterpnurship development in Diara area of Bihar. S.P/SS/BAC Development of Efficient Estimation Ms. Fozia Homa, Jr. / Techniques in Sample Surveys. Scientist, SMCA, BAC, 03- Sabour. S.P/SS/BAC Impact of withdrawal of fertilizer subsidy M.K. Wadhwani, Chief / on its consumption and crop production Scientist, Agri. 03- in Bihar. Economics. BAC, Sabour. S.P/SS/BAC Development of Research Resources Basudev Kole, Jr. / Server in Bihar Agricultural University, Scientist, Deptt. of 03-3 Sabour. SMCA, BAC, Sabour. 99

110 0-03 S. No S. No Project Title AICRP on Rice, BAC, Sabour AICRP on Rice, ARI, Patna AICRP on Wheat, BAC, Sabour AICRP on IFS, BAC, Sabour AICRP on Vegetable crops, BAC, Sabour AICRP on Chickpea, BAC, Sabour AICRP on Sub Tropical Fruits, BAC, Sabour AICRP on Palm, BAC, Sabour Principal Investigat or S.P. Singh, Jr. Scientist, PBG, BAC, Sabour Ajay Kumar, Chief Scientist, ARI, Patna. Nitish De, Scientist, PBG, BAC, Sabour. R.P. Sharma, Chief Scientist, Agronomy, BAC, Sabour Randhir Kumar, Sr. Scientist, Hort. (Veg.), BAC, Sabour. Sanjay Kumar, Jr. Scientist, PBG, BAC, Sabour. V.B. Patel, Chief Scientist, Hort., BAC, Sabour Ruby Rani, Jr. Scientist, Hort. (Fruit), BAC, Sabour. Sunil Kumar, Jr. Scientist, Agronomy, BAC, Sabour. R.B.P. Nirala, Jr. Scientst, ARI, Patna Prabhat Kumar, Jr. Scientist, COA, Noorsarai, Nalanda. M. Rohman, Chief Scientist, JRS, Katihar. Nirbhay Kumar, BVC, Patna AICRP on Agromet Advisory Service AICRP on Linseed, ARI, Patna AICRP on Betelvine, BRC, Islampur AICRP on Jute and Alled Fiber AICRP on Outreach Programme on M.D.R. and E. P AICRP on Poultry Seed Project K.G. Mandal, Sr. Scientist, BVC, Patna. AICRP on Emeritus Scientist R.P. Sharma, Emeritus Scientist, BVC, Patna. NAIP Project. Pramod Kumar, BVC, Patna. Project Title Stress-tolerant rice for poor farmers in Africa and Soth Asia (STRASA) phase-ii for drought tolerant activities at BAU, Sabour Improved Rice-Based Rainfed Agricultural System in Bihar State (IRRAS) Improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in drought-prone areas of sub-saharan Africa and South Asia through enhanced grain legume production and productivity - Tropical Legumes-II (Phase ) Heat Stress Resilient Maize for South Asia though a Public-Private Partnership. (HTMA) Hybrid evaluation trials under optimal condition and abiotic stresses. 00 Principal Investigator S.P. Singh, Jr. Scientist, PBG, BAC, Sabour G.S. Panwar, Sr. Scientist, Agronomy, BAC, Sabour Rafat Sultana, (Pigeon Pea) R.N. Gupta, (Chick Pea) Manoj Kumar (Ground Nut), Jr. Scientist, PBG S.S. Mandal, Jr. Scientist, PBG, BAC, Sabour S.S. Mandal, Jr. Scientist, PBG, BAC, Sabour

111 3 PUBLICATIONS 3. In-house Publications University has published different types of publications which contain information on latest technical know-how regarding agriculture and allied activities, information regarding different developmental schemes and programmes as well as the traditional wisdom of the country in general and the state in particular. S.No Name of the publication Bihar Kisan Diary-03 Krishak Sandesh (Four Issue) Krishi Ke Kahawate Bihar Kisan Guide Kisan Samachar (Three Issue) Krishak Hitkari Yojnaye Krishi Calendar Madhumakhi Palan Mahila Sashaktikaran Ki Aur Agrasar Bihar Krishi Udyamita Vikas-Badhte Kadam. Happening at BAU- A Weekly Newsletter Number 5,000 8,000,000 5,000 0,000,000,000,000,000,000 Electronic publication 3. Research publications The university has published various research publications in reputed national and international journals. Few of the selected publications are given below: Acharya, S. S. and Bhattacharya, S.P. (03). Comparative Efficacy of pyrazosulfuron ethyl and bentazon with acetamides for weed control in transplanted boro rice (Oryza sativa L.) in lower gangetic plain zone of West Bengal, India. International Journal of Bioresource and Stress management, 4(4): Akhtar, S., Karak, C., Biswas, P., Chattopadhyay, A. and Hazra, P. (0). Indigenous Leafy Vegetables: A Potential Source of β-carotene and Ascorbic acid. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 8: Asrey, Ram, Patel, V.B., Barman, Kalyan, Pal, R.K. (03). Pruning affects fruit yield and postharvest quality in mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Amrapali. Fruits, 68: Azad, C.S., Srivastava, J.N. and Chand, G. (03). Evaluation of bioagents for controlling of fruit rot/anthracnose of banana caused by Colletotrichum gloiosprides in vitro conditions. Indian Journal of Agricultuural Environment and Biology, 8 (4): -4. Azad, C.S., Srivastava, J.N. and Chand Gireesh. (03). Evaluation of bio-agents for controlling fruit rot/anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in-vitro condition. The Bioscan, 8(4):-4. 0

112 0-03 Baishya, L. K., Kumar, M., Ghosh, M. and Ghosh, D.C. (03). Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, productivity and economics of rainfed potato in Meghalaya hills. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 6 (): Bangroo, S.A., Tahir Ali, Mahdi, S.S., Najar, G.R. and Sofi, J.A. (03). Carbon and greenhouse gas mitigation through soil carbon sequestration potential of adoptive agriculture and agro-forestry systems. Range Management and Agroforestry, 34(): -. Baranwal, D. K., Singh, P., Singh, R K. and Solankey, S.S. (03). Gene knockout technology and its application. Biologix, (): Bhat, T.A., Mahdi, S.S., Gupta, M., Gania, M.A., Bhat, M.A., Bhat, J.A., Wani, I.A. and Dar, M.H. (03). Growth, yield and economics of field pea (Pisumsativum. L.) as influenced by P. and bio-fertilizers under subtropical conditions of Jammu. Journal of pure and applied microbiology, 7(): Bhattacharyya, P., Banke, S., Gupta, S.K. and Gupta, P.K. (0). Studies on regional variability in content of bioactive-products present in the deoiled cakes of Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn.f.). Advances in Plant Sciences, 5(): Biswas, T., Das, Arpita and Bhattacharya, S. (0). Microsatellite marker based diversity analysis for submergence tolerance in some Bengal land races of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Journal of TropicalAgriculture, 50(-): Biswas, T., Das, Arpita and Bhattacharyya, S. (0). Marker Assisted Selection for developing high yielding submergence tolerant rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes with slender grain. Cereal Research Communication.98: Biswas, T., Das, Arpita, and Pradhan, K. (0). Cytological study of programmed cell death in reproductive cells of onion (Allium cepa L.). J. Interacademicia, 6(3): Brahmachari, K., Roy Choudhury, S. and Kundu, R. (0). Nutrient management in Rice- Lentil- Sesame cropping system for sustainable productivity in coastal agroclimatic zone of West Bengal. Journal of the Indian society of Coastal Agricultural Research, 30(): Chakrabarti, B., Mina, U., Sharma, D.K., Kumar, Naresh and Gupta, S.K. (0).Economic valuation of soil 0 nutrients in agroforestry systems. International Journal of Environmental Engineering and Management, (3): Chakraborty P.K., Biswas, M., Dutta, S.K., Jena, S., Mazumdar, D. and Gopichand, B. (0). Impact of PAR on dry matter accumulation and seed yield of sesame cultivars in open and agro forestry systems under different dates of sowing. Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(Special Issue): 5-5. Chakraborty, P.K., Biswas, M., Dutta, S.K. and Jena, S. (0). Aerodynamic properties and its relationship with height and leaf area index of Sesamum crop. Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(Special Issue): Chand, G., Srivastava, J. N., Sunil Kumar and Ravindra Kumar (03). Screening of different germplasm against floral malformation of mango in Eastern Bihar. International J. of Agric. Sci., 9(): Chand, G., Srivastava, J.N., Kumar, S. and Kumar, S. (03). Efficacy of different fungicide against anthracnose of mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Eastern Bihar. International Journal of Agricultural Science, 9(): Chand, Gireesh, Srivastava, J.N. and Kumar, M. (03). Screening of different germ plasm against Floral Malformation of mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Eastern Bihar. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(): Chand, Gireesh, Srivastava, J.N., Kumar, Sunil and Kumar, Sanjeev. (03). Efficacy of different fungicide against anthracnose of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Eastern Bihar. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(): Chand, G., Srivastava, J.N., Kumar, M. and Kumar, S. (03). Screening of different germplasms against floral malformation of mango (Mangifera indica L.) in eastern Bihar. International Journal of Agricultural Science, 9():0-03. Chandran, Nithya and Dey, D. (03). Redescription of Trispilotillaindostana (Smith) (Mutillidae: Mutillinae: Trogaspidiini) from India. Journal of Entomological Research, 37(3): Chandran, Nithya and Dey, D. (03). Review of species of Kurzenkotilla Lelej (Mutillidae: Mutillinae) from India. The Bioscan (Supplement on Taxonomy), 8: Chandran, P.C., Verma, S.B., Mandal, K.G., Kumar B., and

113 0-03 Singh, R.K. (03) Distribution and management practices of Shahabadi sheep in its breeding tract of Bihar. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 83: Chattopadhyay, A., Chakraborty, I. and Siddiqui, M.W. (03). Characterization of determinate tomato hybrids: search for better processing qualities. Journal of Food Processing and Technology, 4(): -6. Chaurasia, H. K. and Shree, Sangeeta (0). Genetic Variability in Quantitative Characters of Brinjal. Journal of Interacademicia, 6 (): Choudhary, Deban Kr. (0). Effect of water regimes and NPK levels on yield, quality assessment and water use efficiency on mid duration rice. Journal of Interacademicia, 6(3): , 0. Dadawala, A. I., Chandel, B. S., Chauhan, H. C., Wani, S. A., Hussain, I. and Kumar, Pankaj (0). Isolation and Molecular characterization of Shiga toxinproducing and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli associated with calf diarrhea in north Gujarat, India. Indian Veterinary Journal, 89(): Das, A.K., Kumar, A. and Kumar, S. (0). Acute Surra in Buffaloes and its therapeutic management- A Report of two cases. Intas Polivet, 3(): Das, Arpita and Kumar, D. (0). Genetic Divergence and Association of Characters in White Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.). Journal of Interacademicia, 6(): -9 Das, Arpita and Kumar, D. (0). Genetic Evaluation and characterization of jute genotypes using DUS parameters. SAARC J Agril. 0(): Dhabi L.T, Bhagwat, S.R and Kumar, Sanjay. (0). Assessment of Feeding Practices of Milch Buffaloes in Kutch District of North Gujarat. Indian J. Anim. Nutr. 8(4): Dutta, S.K., Fangzauva, D., Jena, S. and Chakraborty, P.K. (0). Effect of diurnal and seasonal variation in soil and water temperature affecting tillering behavior of rice under different dates of transplanting. Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(Special Issue): Dwivedi, M.K., Sinha, S.R.P., Shekhar, P., Kumar, B., Sinha, S., Kumari. A. and Mandal, K. G. (0). Heterologous blood transfusion in anemic calves. Indian Veterinary Journal, 89(0): Gautam, A.K., Mishra, U.K. and Mandal, A.K. (03) Histomorphological study on thymus of goat during during prenatal development. Indian journal of field 03 Veterinarian, 8(3): 5-9 Gautam, A.K., Mishra, U.K., Bharti, S.K., Singh, M.K., Dasand, R.K. and Mandal, A.K. (0). Histomorphological studies on the developing mesenteric lymph node of pre-natal goat. Indian Journal of animal health, 5(): Ghosh, M., Swain, D.K., Jha, M.K. and Tewari, V.K. (03). Precision nitrogen management using chlorophyll meter for improving growth, productivity and N use efficiency of rice in subtropical climate. Journal of Agricultural Science, 5(): Goswami, T.N. and Mukhopadhyay, A.K. (03). Distribution pattern of diamondback moth, Plutellaxylostella (L.) on cabbage under Gangetic alluvial condition of West Bengal. Hort Flora Research Spectrum, (): Gupta K.K., Gattani, A., Moolchandani, A. and Sareen, M. (03). Influence of Experimental hypothyroidism on Hepatic and Renal Function in Rams under Arid Tropical Environment. Veterinarski Arhiv. 83():6-70. Gupta, A. and Mahender Pal. 03. Studies on effect of level of phosphorus on growth and yield of Bottle Gourd (Lagenariasiceraria MOL.). Progressive Res., 8(): Gupta, A., Srivastava, A. K. and Kumar S. (0). Antimicrobial activity of cow's urine. Indian Vet. J. 89(4): 8-3. Gupta, S.R., Yadav, R., Sharma, C.S., and Gattani, A. (0). Dietary Induced Metabolic Acidosis In Goats And Its Successful Therapeutic Management. Vet. Practitioner 3() :3-34 Hazra, P., Akhtar, S., Karak, C., Biswas, P., Atanassova, B. and Balacheva, E. (0). Effect of Mutant Genes on the Content of the Nutritive Quality Related Compounds in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Fruits. Acta Horticulturae, 960: Jatav, M.K., Dua, V.K., Kumar, Manoj, Khurana, S.C., Bhatia, A.K., Nandekar, D.N., Manorma, K., Trivedi, S.K., Das, S.N., Chetri, M., Raghav, Manoj, Verma, R.B., Naik, P.S. and Verma, Dharmender. (0). Contribution of nitrogen and phosphorus from combined application of Azotobactor and phosphobacteria in potato. Vegetable Science, 39(): 3-7. Jehangir, I.A., Khan, H.U., Mubarak, T., Mahdi, S.S. and Rasool F. (03). Productivity of fodder oat under

114 0-03 different sowing times, fertility levels and cutting management in temperate environment. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 58(4): 9-. Joshi, G., Singathia, R., Gattani, A., Yadav, R. and Lakhotia, R.L. (0). Microbiochemical Studies of Canine Parvovirus infection in Puppies. Vet. Practitioner, 3 (): Karforma, J., Ghosh, M., Ghosh, D. C. and Mandal, S. (0). Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, productivity, quality and economics of fodder maize in rainfed upland of terai region of West Bengal. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 5(4): Karmakar, S., Brahmachari, K. and Roy Choudhury, S. (0). Recycling of different available organic wastes through vermicomposting. E-Journal of Chemistry, 9(): Kedarnath, R.C. Verma, Kumar A. and Tyagi L. (03). Mass exchange during osmotic dehydration of Sapota. International Journal of Agriculture Engineering, 6():33-38 Kulkarni, N., Kumar, A. and Omre, P.K.(03) Physical characteristics of optimized Jaggery Nuggets. International Journal of Agriculture Engineering, 6(): Kumar, A. and Kulkarni, N. (03).Thin layer drying behaviour of ginger (Zingiber officinale) slices. Environment and Ecology, 3(3A): Kumar, A. and Singh, K.M. (0). Searching ways and issues of development strategies for peace, prosperity and high value agriculture based livelihood in Afganistan. IJDSR II(II) -. Kumar, A., Chaudhary, S.K. and Pandey, R.P. (0). Anovular heart in a cow and its treatment. Intas Polivet, 3: Kumar, A., Kulkarni, N. and Mehta, B.K. (03). Drying kinetics of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) slices under going microwave drying. International Journal of Agriculture Engineering, 6(): Kumar, A., Saha, Sushanta, Saha, Bholanath and Ramprakash. (03). Assessment of Quality of Groundwater under Intensively Wheat Cultivated Semi-arid Regions of Haryana, India. Annals of Biol, 9(): 9-4. Kumar, Ajit, Shekhar, P., Choudhary, M.K., and Kumar A. (0). An Outbreak of Hemorrhagic Septicaemia in Bovines and its Management. Intas Polivet. (II): Kumar, B., Rawat, M., Chaturvedi, V.K., Somrajan, S. R., Kumar, P. and Kaushik, P. (0). Immunological studies on a modified water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) haemorrhagic septicaemia vaccine incorporated with Psteurella multocida A: in the external aqueous phase. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 8: Kumar, D., Aparajita J and Sinha, S.R.P. (0). Surgical management of urethral calculi in a male goat. Indian Veterinary Journal, 89: Kumar, D., Tripathi, M. K., Sarkar, S.K., Das, Arpita and Shil, S. (0). Breeding for improving fibre yield and green biomass in sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea L.). Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(3): Kumar, M, Kumari, P., Kumar, R. and Sengupta, D. (0) Ultrasonographic diagnosis of reticular abscess in buffalo. J. Interacad, 6(4b): Kumar, M. and Kumari, P. (0). Colonic Intussusception and its surgical management in a Dog. Intas Polivet.3() Kumar, M., Baishya, L. K., Ghosh, D. C., Ghosh, M., Gupta, V. K. and Verma, M. R. (03). Effect of organic manures, chemical fertilizers and biofertilizers on growth and productivity of rainfed potato in the eastern Himalayas. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 36(7): Kumar, M., Kumari, P., Sengupta, D. and Choudhary, S.K. (0). Diagnosis of Reticular Abscess in Bufalo. J. Interacad, 6(a): Kumar, Pankaj, Kumari, Rashmi Rekha, Jameel, A. Javed, Yatoo, M.I., Dimri, U. and Sharma, M.C. (0). Heavy Metal Residue and Micro- Mineral Status in Common Herbal Plants. Indian Veterinary Journal, 89(9): 90-9 Kumar, R., Singh, V.K., Sharma, R.P., Kumar, A. and Singh, G. (0). Impact of nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and sulphuron productivity of rice wheat system in sub-humid regions. Journal of Agricultural Physics. (): Kumar, Rajesh, Kumar, M., Kumar, A., Singh, R.K. and Singh, Vidya (03). Management of Contagious Ecthyma in Goats. Intas Polivet. 4(): Kumar, R., Solankey, S.S. and Singh, M. (0). Breeding for drought tolerance in vegetables. Vegetable Science, 39 (): -5. Kumar, S., Singh, V. K. and Lal, M. (03). An overview on

115 0-03 Jute Leaf Yellow Mosaic Disease and its Integrated Management. Agriways, (): Kumar, S., Verma, R.K. and Kumar, Vijay. (03). Studies on genetic variability in tomato (Solanum lycopersicon Mill.). Progressive Res. 08 (Special Issue Dec., 03). Kumar, S.B.V., Kumar, Ajeet and Kataria, Meena,. (0). Effect of heat stress in tropical Livestock and different strategies for its amelioration. Journal of Stress physiology and Biochemistry, 7: Kumar, Sanjeet, Panwar, G.S. and Singh, O.P. (0). Effect of levels of nitrogen and verm- icompost on growth and yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum). Progressive Research, 7(): Kumar, Sanjiv, Verma, Santosh K. and Kumar, Upendra (0) interstitial nephritis in dogs. Vet. Pract. 3(): 38. Kumar, Sanjiv, Verma, Santosh K. and Singh Pawanjit (0). Comparative study of haematological parameter of Broilers and Japanese Quails. Vet. Pract. 3(): Kumar, Santosh and Singh, Vinod Kumar (03) Integrated disease management (IDM)-An effective tools and strategies for plant disease management. P87-88 In: Dr. S.K. Goyal, Dr. Shree Ram Singh, Dr. Jai P. Rai, Dr. R.K. Goyal and Dr. S.N. Singh (Eds.), Agricultural Education, Research and Extension in India. Poddar Publication, Varanasi, UP. Kumar, Santosh, Lal, Mehi and Singh, Vivek (03). Exploitation of Trichoderma sppas biocontrol agent for plant disease management.rashtriya Krishi. 7 (): 7-73 Kumar, Santosh, Singh, V.K., Garkoti, Ankita and Roy, Partha Deb (03). Climate change and its impact on plant diseases. Indian Farmers Digest. 46 (6):0-. Kumar, Santosh, Singh, Vinod Kumar and Lal, Mehi (03). An overview on Jute Leaf Yellow Mosaic Disease and its Integrated Management. Agriways (Basic and applied research journal) (AcceptedMS/AGW/03/0). Kumar, V., Tyagi, S. and Saini, S.K. (0).Yield, nutrient uptake and soil fertility of simultaneous sugarcane and wheat crops as affected by irrigation and fertilizer levels. Pantnagar Journal of Research, 0(): Kumar, V., Tyagi, S. and Singh, D. (0). Yield, N uptake and economics of fodder sorghum and associated weeds as affected by different weed management 05 practices. Progressive Agriculture, (): Kumara, B., Singh, J.N., Kumari, S. and Kumari, S. (0). Influence of packaging on physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities of chicken nuggets. Indian Veterinary Journal, 89 (0):9. Kumari, K., Nath, P., Rai, A.B. and Singh, S.N. (0). Seasonal incidence of Amrasca biguttula biguttula on okra and its relationship with abiotic factors. Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 0(): Kumari, Kiran, Nath, P., Rai, A.B. and Singh, S.N. (0) seasonal incidence of Amrasca bigultula biguttala on okra and its relationshiop with abiosic factors, Annals of Plant Protection Science, 0: ,. Kumari, Niru, Barla, S, and Pal, S.K. (0). Effect of organic nutrient management on yield productivity and economics of scented rice. Oryza, 49(): 5-8 Kumari, Rashmi Rekha, Chakroborty, A.K., Ghosh, T.K. and Mandal, T.K. (0). Protective effect of Vitamin E and Selenium in Potassium chromate induced Sub acute Toxicity of broiler Chicks. Veterinary Practitioner, 3(): Kumari, Sangeeta and Singh, S.P. (0). Bulb yield nutrient uptake by onion as affected weed control. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 69(4): Kumari, Shyama, Singh, K.P. and Arora, Ajay. (03). Screening of cultivars of cut tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) flower for longer vase life on the basis of membrane stability index. Progressive Horticulture, 45(): Lal, S.V., Singh, S., Kumari, R. and Kumar, Sanjay. (0). Molecular and Epigenetic study of H9 gene in goat (Capra hircus). Indian Journal of Animal Research. 46(): 5-. Mahdi, S.S., Dhekale, B.S. and Sharma, R.P. (03). Weather extremes and their impact on agriculture in India. Indian Farming. 63(3): 33-36, 40. Mahdi, S.S., Hasan, B. and Singh, L. (0). Influence of seed rate, nitrogen and zinc on fodder maize (Zea mays L.) in temperate conditions of western Himalayas. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 57(): Mahdi, S.S., Hasan, B. and Talat, M.A. (0). Interactive effect of different nitrogen levels and seed rates on yield and yield attributes of fodder maize (Zea mays L.) under temperate conditions. Applied Biological Research, 4():

116 0-03 Mahdi, S.S., Hasan, B., Singh, L. and Ganie, M.A. 0. Quality of fodder maize (Zea mays L.) and soil health influenced by nitrogen, seed rate and zinc in Kashmir Valley. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation. 40(): Mahdi, S.S., Lotus, L., Singh, G., Singh, K.N., Ahamd, L., Dar, L.A. and Bhat, A. (03). Forecast of rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield based on climatic parameters in Srinagar District of Kashmir Valley.Journal of Agrometeorology. 5(): Mahdi, S.S., Talat, M.A., Dar, H. and Hamid. A. 0. Soil P fixation chemistry and role PSBs in enhancing its efficiency for sustainable cropping-a review. Journal of pure and applied microbiology, 6(4): Mandal, P.N., Singh, K.P., Singh, V.K. and Roy, R.K. (0). Effect of growth regulator on growth, and yield of hybrid okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench). The Asian Journal of Horticulture, 7(): 7-74, 0. Maru, A.K., Siddiqui, A.U., Parihar, A., Sharma, S.K. and Srivastva, A.S. (03). Effect of different Formulations of entomopathogenic nematode Steinernemacarpocapsae against root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita on tomato. Indian Phytopathology, 66(4): Mauriya, A.K., Maurya, V.K., Tripathi, H.P., Verma. R.K. and Radhey Shyam. (03). Effect of site specific nutrient management on productivity and economics of rice (Oryza sativa)- wheat (Triticum aestivum) system. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 58: Md. Choudhury, R., Roy Choudhury, S., Brahmachari, K., Mallick, R and Karmakar, S. (0). Integration of weed management practices in groundnut-upland rice-potato cropping sequence.journal of Interacademicia, 6(3): Md. Chowdhury, R., Roy Choudhury, S, Brahmachari, K. and Mallick, R. (03). Effect of different nutrient levels and weed management practices in hybrid Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under red lateritic zone of West Bengal, Journal of Interacademicia. 7(): More, A.S., Kumari, R.R., Gupta, G., Kathirvel, K., Lonare, M.K., Dhayagude, Rohini. S., and Kumar, D. (0). Effeect of S-methyl isothiourea in acetaminopheninduced hepatotoxicity in rat. NaunynSchmiedbergs Arch Pharmacol, 385(): 7-39 Naik, A. and Akhtar, S. (0). Path Correlation Coefficient 06 Analysis in Teasle Gourd (Momordica subangulata Blume, subsp. renigera). Environment and Ecology, 30 (4): Naik, A. and Akhtar, S. (0). Studies on Growth and Yield Components of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.). Trends in Biosciences. 5(4): Naik, A., Akhtar, S. and Pandey, V.P. (0). Variability in Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield in Different Genotypes of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.) Grown during Winter Season. Environment and Ecology, 30 (4): Naik, A., Akhtar, S., Chattopadhyay, A. and Hazra, P. (0). Study of genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for fruit quality characters in Teasle gourd (Momordica subangulata blume. subsp. renigera). African Journal of Agricultural Research, 7(49): Nath, R., Parya, M., Jena, S., Dutta, S.K., Bera, P.S. and Chakraborty, P. K. (0). Effect of evaporation loss in different phenophases of wheat. Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(Special Issue): Ojha, M.D. and Singh, H. (0). Evaluation of technology dissemination through demonstration on the yield of kharif onion in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Trend in Biosci. 5(4): Panwar, Gurusharan and Sharma, B.B. (0). Effect of planting date, seed rate and row spacing on nodulation and yield of bold seeded mungbean (Vigna radiate (L) Wilczek) during spring/summer season. Pogressive Research, 7(): Parya, M., Nath, R. Jena, S, Dutta, S.K., Majumder, D. and Chakraborty, P.K. (0). Effect of diurnal variation in flag leaf temperature on reproductive growth processes of wheat. Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(Special Issue): Patel, V.B., Barman, K., Chand, G. and Singh, S.K. (03). Stem end blackening: A new physiological disorder in mango from Bihar. Indian Journal of Horticulture. 70 (3): Prajapati, J.P., Kumar, S., Singh, R. P., Kushwaha, I.K. and Yadav, P.K. (03).Effect of phosphorus and Sulphur on growth, yield attributes and yield of green gram (Vigna radiata). Environment and Ecology, 3: Prajapati, J.P., Singh, R.P., Kumar, Santosh, Kushwaha, I. K.,and Yadav, P.K. (03).Yield and nutrient uptake by mungbean influenced by phosphorus and

117 0-03 Sulphur. Agriculture for Sustainable Development, : Raval, A.P., Gami, Y.M., Kumar, Sanjay, Sadrasaniya, D.A., Bhagwat, S.R. and Kumari, Rajni. (03). Effect of Probiotics Supplementation on Nutrient Utilization, Production Performance, Feed Conversion Efficiency and economics of feeding in Lactating Kankrej Cows. Indian J. Anim. Nutr. 30():3-8. Ray, S.N and Saha, T. (03). Management of bee colonies using turmeric in dearth period. Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, ():8-83. Roy Choudhury, S., Brahmachari, K. and Md. Chowdhury, R. (03). Feasibility of growing some selected medicinal plants in alluvial tract of West Bengal. Journal of Interacademicia, 7(): 7-. Saha, B.N., Chand, Tek and Singh, Mohinder. (03). Phosphate fractions as influenced by long-term P fertilization. Indian J. of Agril. Res. 47(): Saha, S., Saha, B.N., Antil, R.S. and Dahiya, D.S. (0). Urea hydrolysis and N transformation in soils amended with different proportions of neem cake. Crop Res., 45: Satapathy, S.S., Swain, D.K. and Ghosh, M. (03). Effect of climate change on growth, phenology and yield of rice crop grown in open top chamber in Eastern India. Global Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, 3():9-30. Sengupta, D. and Nandi, P.R. (0). Effect of estradiol, Vitamin A,E, and Selenium treatment with varying sexual rest period on recovery rate in crossbred cow with chronic endometritis. Vet. World. 6(:06-08) Sharma Sandeep and Panwar, G.S. (0). Effect of menthol cultivars on productivity and farm income. Extended summaries, (3): 3 r d International Agronomy Congress, Indian Journal of Agronomy, (). Nov., 6-30, New Delhi India. Shekhar Pallav, Sharma M.C., Kumar Pankaj and Dimri U. (0) Plasma macrominerals deficiency and its prevalence in buffaloes of different agroclimatic zones of Bihar. Journal of Interacademicia, 6 (4b). Shekhar, Pallav, Kumar, Pankaj, Sharma, M.C. and Dimri, U. (0) Clinico-Biochemical and Therapeutic Management of Degnala Disease and associated locomotor disorder in buffaloes. Intas Polivet. 3(): Siddiqui, M.W., Ayala-Zavala, J.F. anddhua, R.S. (03). Genotypic variation in tomatoes affecting 07 processing and antioxidant attributes. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. DOI: 0.080/ Siddiqui, M.W., Momin, C.M., Acharya, P., Kabir, J., Debnath, M.K. and Dhua, R.S. (03). Dynamics of changes in bioactive molecules and antioxidant potential of Capsicum chinense Jacq. cv. Habanero at nine maturity stages. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 35(4): Singathia, R., Dutta, P., Yadav, R., Gupta, S.R., Gangil, R. and Gattani, A. (0). Current Update on Rabies Diagnosis. IJAVMS: 6(4): 9-40 Singathia, R., Gattani, A., Joshi, G., Gupta, S.R. and Lakhotaia, R.L. (0). Preliminary observation on hepatic involvement in Brucellosis affected cattle. Haryana Vet.: 5():63-64 Singh G.D., Prakash, Kinjavdekar, Amarpal, Hari P. Aithal, Abhijeet M. Pawde, Malik M.S. Zama, Singh Jasmeet, Tiwary R. (03) Clinico-physiological and haemodynamic effects of fentanyl with xylazine, medetomidine and dexmedetomidine in isoflurane-anaesthetised water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Journal of South African Veterinary association, 84():-. Singh S.K., Singh R.K., Solankey, S.S. and Upadhyay, A.K. (0). Study of genetic causes of heterosis in bottle gourd near gangetic region of Varanasi. The Asian Journal of Horticulture, 7(): Singh, D.K., Kumar, K., Singh, V.P. and Solankey, S.S. (0). Heritability and heterosis analysis for different crosses in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss. With inheritance of white rust resistance. New Agriculturist, 3(and): 8. Singh, G.N., Homa, F. and Maurya, S. (03): Exponential method of estimation in two-occasion successive sampling. International Journal of Statistics and Economics, :6-39. Singh, G.N., Majhi, D., Prasad, S and Homa, F. (0): Effective rotation patterns under non-response in two-occasion successive sampling. Communications in Statistics-Theory and Methods. DOI: 0.080/ Singh, Pawanjit, Nigam, Rajesh and Kumar, Sanjiv (0). Serobiochemical study of hariana calves supplemented with selenium and -tocopherol acetate. Vet. Pract. 4(): Singh, S.K., Patel, V.B.; Singh, Anita and Hai, HN (0).

118 0-03 Arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis: Role in horticultural production. Progressive Agriculture, : Solankey, S.S., Singh, R.K., Singh, S.K., Singh, D.K., Singh, V.P. and Singh, Prakash (0). Nature of gene action for yield and yield attributing traits in okra. The Asian Journal of Horticulture, 7(): Swamy, Shankara, Reddy, J.H. and Pal, Mahender. (0). Processing and quality evaluation of Guava blended Watermelon squash. Progressive Res. 7(): Tyagi, S. and Mahapatra, B.S. (0). Yield, profitability, nutrient uptake of wheat and residual soil fertility as influenced by micronutrient nutrition. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8(): Tyagi, S., Kumar, V. and Saini, S.K. (0). Impact of INM strategies on growth, yield, quality and profitability as well as soil fertility status in sugarcane. Progressive Agriculture, (): 0-7. Vega-Vega, V., Silva-Espinoza, B. A., Cruz-Valenzuela, M. R., Bernal-Mercado, A.T., Gozalez-Aguilar, G. A., RuizCruz, S., Moctezuma, E.,Siddiqui, M.W. and AyalaZavala, J.F. (03). Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of by product extracts of mango fruit. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 86: 05. Verma, R.B., Kumar, Arbind and Pathak, S.P. (03). Studies on Nutrient Management options in Potato. Potato Journal. 40(): Verma, S. K., Chand, G. and Kumar, P. (0). New record of Icerya purchasein one year old seedlings of Albiziaprocera (Roxb.) Benth. The Indian Forester. 38():00. Vishwakarma, R and Ghatak, S.S.(03). Relative toxicity of plant products and entomopathogenic fungi against honeybee. Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, (): Vishwakarma, R. and Ghatak, S.S. (03). Relative toxicity of indigenous plant products and entomopathogenic fungi against honeybee, Apis mellifera Linn. Annals of Plant Protection Sci., (): Yadav, B.S., Tripathi, V., Kumar, A., Khan, Md. Faheem, Barate, A., Kumar, A. and Sharma, B. (0). Molecular modeling and docking characterization of Dectin- (PAMP) receptor of Bubalus bubalis. Experimental and molecular Pathology. 9: Yadav, S.S., Kumar, D., Kumar, R., Kumar, Deepak, Pandit, S., Kumar, U. and Mukhopadhyaya, S.K. (0) Haematobiochemical impact of experimentally induced chlorpyrifos toxicity in Broiler chickens. J. Interacad, 6 (Spl): Yadav, S.S., Kumar, D., Kumar, R., Kumar, Deepak, Pandit, S., Kumar, U. and Mukhopadhyaya, S.K.J. (0) Effect of chlorpyrifos on body weight gain and general health of Broiler chickens. Interacad, 6(a): Yadav,S. P. Chand, G. and Chakrabarti, D. K. (0). Defense related biochemical changes by elicitor of malformation pathogen. Fusariummangiferae in Mango. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, : Popular Article Anwar, M.A. and Srivastva, J.N. (03). Swate Dudgiya (Milky Mashroom) ki Kheti. In Mashroom Utpadan ( Ed) A. P. Bhagat, G. Chand and K. P. Singh, Pulished by Directorate of Extension, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar), pp. -3 Srivastva, J. N. and M. A. Amwar (03). Mashroom ke Rogavam Unka Prabandhan. In Mashroom Utpadan ( Ed) A. P. Bhagat, G. Chand and K. P. Singh, Diertorate of Extension, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar). pp Azad, C.S., Kumar, Amarendra and Srivastva, J.N. (03). Mashroom ke poshkiyaa vamaushdhiya Gun. In Mashroom Utpadan ( Ed) A. P. Bhagat, G. Chand and K. P. Singh, Pulished by Directorate of Extension, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar). pp. 3-5 Bhagat A. P., G. Chand, J. N. Srivastava, C. S. Azad, Amarendra Kumar M. A. Anwar, M. Ansar, Abhijeet Ghatak, Chanda Kushwaha, S. Sarkhel and K. P. Singh (03) Mashroom Utpadan Pulished by Diertorate of Extension, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar.) Bhaghat, A.P., Chand, G.and Singh, K.P. (03). Mushroom Utpadan (Ed.). Department of Plant Pathology, Directorate of Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar). pp.-58. Bhagwat, S.R., Kumar, Sanjay, Kumari, Rajni and Sehgal, J.P. (0). Nutrition of wild animals. Published in Agrovet, Bimonthly magazine focus on Agriculture

119 0-03 and Veterinary Sciences, IV:VI. Chand, G.and Kumar, A. (03). Vyawasayik Khumbh Ka Farm Sangracna. Mushroom Utpadan, Bihar Agricultural Ext. Bulletin, pp Chand, G. and M. Ansar (03). Shwet Button Mushroom Ki vaigyanic Kheti. Mushroom Utpadan, Bihar Agricultural Ext. Bulletin, pp Dutta, Upma, Dogra, Julie, Srivastava, J.N., and Kumar, Rakesh (0). Diversification in Agriculture: Opportunities and Strategies in India. Rastriya Krishi. 6: 50-5 and 63. Gattani, Anil (0) Animal production diseases. Livestock Future. Kour, Manpreet, J. N. Srivastava and Charak, A.S. (03). Constraints and interventions in hill agriculture of India In: Hill Agriculture: Prospect, Constraints, and Mitigation. (Ed.) Dr. Shahid Ahmad. ASTRAL: Daya Publishing house, Delhi. pp. -. Kumar, A. (03) Gai aur Bhains me prajanan sambadhi mahatwapurna sujhao- Pashiupalan warta 4-6 Kumar, A. (03) Pashuaon me prajanan sambadhi rog aur uski prathmic chikitsa- Pashupalan varta. 3. Singh, K.P., and Chand, G. (03). Mushroom- Ek Parichay. Mushroom Utpadan, Bihar Agricultural Ext. Bulletin, pp. - Srivastava, J.N., Dutta, Upma and Singh, B. (03). Golden Condiment Saffron: Production Trends, Production Constrains, Status and Strategies in Jammu and Kashmir. In: Hill Agriculture: Prospect, Constraints, and Mitigation. (Ed.) Dr. Shahid Ahmad. ASTRAL: Daya Publishing house, Delhi. pp Srivastava, Kuldeep and Srivastava, J.N. (03). Biosuppression of insect pest in hill Agri-ecosystem. In: Hill Agriculture: Prospect, Constraints, and Mitigation. (Ed.) Dr. Shahid Ahmad. ASTRAL: Daya Publishing house, Delhi. pp Srivastva, J.N. and Amwar, M.A. (03). Mashroom ke Rogavam Unka Prabandhan. In Mashroom Utpadan ( Ed) A. P. Bhagat, G. Chand and K. P. Singh, Directorate of Extension, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar). p Srivastva, J.N., Chand, Gireesh and Dutta, Upma (03). Ply House Mein Utpannroinka Samakit Pabandhan. Vigyan, Ank, 0: pp.-5 and 8. Wadhwani, M.K. (0). Krishi Mulya Neeti aur Bazar Prabandhan, Udyan Prashichak, KVK, BAU, Sabour Book/Book chapter Ahmad, M.S., Thakur, K.S. and Sharma R. 03. Packaging requirements and methods of packaging of minimally processed fruits and vegetables. In: Food Processing and Preservation (Eds. - Bakshi, A.K., Joshi, V.K., Vaidiya, D. and Sharma, S.). Jagdamba Book Agency, New Delhi, pp Akhtar, Shirin (0). Improving tomato quality: A breeding approach. Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), Germany. Chand, Gireesh, J. N. Srivastava, Randhir Kumar and R. B. Verma.03.Recent Advances in diseases of Cucurbits and their Management. Reshaping Technology for Agricultural Development. Ed. Birendra Prasad and Sunil Kumar: Chand, P., Prasad, R., Vishwakarma, R., Chandra,U., Annamalai, M and Kowsika, S (0). Objective Agricultural Entomology. Ed. Mr. GajandraParmar Publishers and Distributors 854, KG Ashram, Bhuinphod, Govindpur Road, Dhanbad-8809, Jharkhand. Chand, P., R. Prasad, R. Vishwakarma, U. Chandra, M. Annamalai and S. Kowsika (0). Objective Agricultural Entomology. Parmar Publishers and Distributors, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. pp. 60. Chand, Phool, Vishwakarma, R. and Siddiqui, M.W. 03. Organisms in the soil and their importance. In: SoilNutrient Management for Sustainable Agriculture (Eds. Dr. Archana Singh and Kapila Shekhawat). Pointer Publication, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, pp Jaiswal U. S., Patel V. B., Kumar Rajesh, Singh Birender, Ram Datt. Eds (0). Krishak Sandesh, BAU, Sabour (ISSN ). Jaiswal U.S. and Feza Ahmad (0). Zardalu aam ke baagon ki sthapna auam pravandhan, Dept of Horticulture, BAU, Sabour. 6p. Kour, Manpreet, Srivastava, J.N. and Charak, A.S. (03). Constraints and interventions in hill agriculture of India In: Hill Agriculture: Prospect, Constraints, and Mitigation. (Ed.) Dr. Shahid Ahmad. ASTRAL: Daya Publishing house, Delhi. pp. -. Kumar B, Patel V.B, Sohane R. K and Raj Narayan Eds. (0). Vyawsayik krishi auam ucchatakniki bagvani, Souvenir, Kisan Mela and Seminar, BAU, Sabour. 88p. Mani Bhushan., Aditya, Mandal, T.K. (03) Problems and

120 0-03 prospects of organic farming. Lampbert Academic Publishers. Exploring hybrids for YVMV resistant. Lambert Academic Publishing, pp Maru, A.K. (03). Study on Occurrence and Compatibility of Entomopathogenic nematodes. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH and Co. KG, Germany.ISBN: Tiwari, Divya, Singh, H.K., and Shukla, A.K. (03). Economically Feasible Technique for Aonla Rejuvenation through Pruning and Nutrients.LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH and Co. KG, Heinrich-Böcking-Straße 6-8, 66 Saarbrücken, Germany, -69. Patel V. B., Kumar R., Kumar Alok, and Ram Datt Eds. (0). Annual Report, Bihar Agril. Univ., Sabour (ISSN ), 6p. Pathak, S., Ojha, M.D., Pandey, S., Tripathi, B.M., Srivastava, D.K., and Mishra, R. (03). Sabjiyoki Vaigyanik Kheti. Dept. of Science and technology. Rubi Rani and Patel V. B., (03) Deptt. of Horticulture - A profile. BAC, BAU, Sabour. 8p. Shailendra, Rajan,, Ravishankar, H., Tiwari, Divya, Singh, V.K., Saxena, Pooja, Singh, Shilpi, Reddy, Y.T.N., Upreti, K.K., Burondkar, M.M., Bhagwan, A. and Kennedy, R. (03). Harmonious phenological data: A basic need for understanding the impact of climate change on mango. In Singh, Harish Chandra Prasad, Rao, Nadipynayakanahally Krishnamurthy Srinivas, Shivashankara, KodthaluSeetharamaiah (Eds.), Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Climate Resilient Horticulture. 30. Shree, Sangeeta (0).The eco-friendly management of insect-pest and diseases of vegetable crops.glimpses of Phytopathology for Sustainable Agriculture (Eds: H.K. Chaurasia, A.K. Roy and Usha Kumar), A.B. Publication, New Delhi Shukla, Bipin Kumar, Verma, Raj Bhawan and Kumar, Vijay ( 0 3 ). Wa t e r M a n a g e m e n t i n P o t a t o (Solanumtuberosum L.). LAP, LAMBERT, Academic Publishing. Siddiqui, M.W., Vishwakarma, R.and Chand Phool (03). Trends in biofertilizer application in fruit crops. In: Soil Nutrient Management for Sustainable Agriculture (Eds. Dr. Archana Singh and Kapila Shekhawat). Pointer Publication, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, pp Singh, Vinod Kumar, Srivastava, C.P. and Kumar, Santosh (03) Genetics of slow rusting resistance in field pea. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany Sohane, RK, Patel, VB, Alok Kumar Eds.(0) Krishak Samachar. Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. ISSN ( ). Solankey, Shashank Shekhar. (03). Heterosis Breeding in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench): 0 Yadav, Manoj Kumar, Singh, R.S., Mahajan, Gaurav Babu, Yadav, Subhash, Kumar, Sanjay, Kumar, Rakesh, Singh, Mahesh Kumar, Singh, Amitesh Kumar and Yadav, Amalesh. 0. Ridge Planted Pigeonpea and Furrow Planted Rice in an Intercropping System as Affected by Nitrogen and Weed Management. In: Andrew J. Price, Weed Control. Published by In Tech Janeza Trdine 9, 5000 Rijeka, Croatia pp Paper presented in Workshop/Seminars/ Symposia/ Conference Barla, S and Kumari, N.(0). Effect of age and number of seedlings on the productivity and profitability of medium land rice. 3rd national symposium on Agriculture production and protection in context of climate change, November, 0, at Ranchi Agriculture college, Ranchi,Jharkhand.P.P 9. (Abstract) Chand, Gireesh, Ashok Kumar., Sanjeev Kumar., Amarendra Kumar., Chandrasakher Azad and Srivastava,J. N. (0) Epidemiology and management of Black leaf Spot (Isariopsisindica var. zizyphi) of Ber (ZizyphusmauritianaLamk.) In: Souvenir and Abstracts, 0th National Symposium on Biotecnological approaches for Plant protection: Constrains and Opportunity January 7-8, 03, organized by Indian Council of Agriculture Research, New Delhi, at ICAR research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa (India) pp.85 Chand, Gireesh, Srivastava, J.N., Kumar, Mithilesh and Kumari, Baby. (03). Evaluation of different Substrates on growth and yield of Pleurotussajor caju in Eastern parts of Bihar In: Souvenir and abstracts, national seminar on Climate Change And Indian Horticulture May 5-7, 03, at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (BIHAR) pp.6. Chatterjee, K, Singh, C.S, Singh,A.K and Kumari, N. (0). Auditing of energy use and output of wheat cultivars grown at varying fertility levels under

121 0-03 system of wheat intensification and conventional method of wheat production system. 3rd national symposium on Agriculture production and protection in context of climate change, November, 0, at Ranchi Agriculture college, Ranchi, Jharkhand. P.P 0. Dubey, Raghvendra, J. N. Daniel, M. D. Ojha, Vijay Kumar, R. B. Verma and P.K. Singh. 03. Gene effects in new processing F hybrids in tomato. Proceedings of the national seminar on Frontier Agriculture organized by NDUAT, Faizabad. Dubey, Raghvendra, J.N. Daniel, M.D. Ojha, Vijay Kumar, R.B. Verma and P.K. Singh. 03. Gene effects in new processing f hybrids in tomato. National Seminar on 'Frontier Agriculture'. Kumar, Sunil, Dharmendra Kumar Singh, R.K.Verma and Vijay Kumar. 03. Studies on correlation and path analysis in tomato (Solanum lycopersiconmill.). National Conference on EPRAAS. Kumar, Sunil, R.K.Verma and Vijay Kumar. 03. Studies on genetic variability in tomato (Solanum lycopersicon Mill.). National Conference on Emerging Problems and Recent Advances in Applied Sciences. (EPRAAS). Kumar, Vijay, Singh, H.K., Ojha, M.D, Verma, R.B. and Tiwari, Divya. (03). Response of time of pinching and spacing to growth and flowering behaviour of African marigold (Tageteserecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi in rainy season. National Seminar on 'Frontier Agriculture'. Kumari, K., Nath, P., Rai, A. B. and Singh, S.N. (0). Effect of morpho-chemical traits of okra fruits on the incidence of Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida. pp 08. In: International Symposium on Food Security Dilemma, Plant health and Climate Change Issues Kalyani, West Bengal, December 7-9. Narayan, Raj and Verma, R. B. (0). Technological interventions in precision Vegetable farming. National Seminar on 'Emerging trends in input Management for Higher Agricultural Productivity' held AT Janta College Bakewar, Etawah (UP) on 6 7th Feb., 0. Ojha, M.D., Singh, P.K. and Verma, R.B. (0). Kharif Onion Production for Healthy Indian Democracy. Proceedings of the Indian Horticulture Congress Abstract organized by PAU, Ludhiana. Ray, S.N. and Saha, T. (0). Management and development of bee colonies Apis mellifera through haldi during drought period. pp. 0. In: International symposium on Food Security Dilemma, Plant health and Climate Change Issues, Kalyani, West Bengal, December 7-9. Ray, S.N. Patel, V.B., Saha, T. and Chandran, Nithya, (03). Bioefficacy of IPM modules against mango hoppers (Amritodes atkinsoni) on mango (Mangifera indica), pp 69. In: National Seminar on Climate change and Indian Horticulture held on Sabour, Bihar, May 5-7. Saha, Bholanath, Saha, Sushanta, Hazra, G.C. and Mandal, Biswapati. (03). Effect of sewage water irrigation on heavy metals accumulation in soils and crops in the peri-urban areas of Kolkata, India. Presented during the 00th Indian Science Congress. Saha, T. and Khan, M.R. (0). Efficacy of bioagents and neem products for management of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in tuberose. pp. 83.In: International symposium on Food Security Dilemma, Plant health and Climate Change Issues, Kalyani, West Bengal, December 7-9. Sharma, R. P., Sushant and Raman, K.R. (03). Production potential of efficient cropping systems for resource conservation under climate change in Bihar. Paper presented at International Conference on Green India: Strategic knowledge for combating climate change: Prospects and Challenges held during Dec. 5-7, at Pondicherry University. Sharma, R.P. and Raman, K.R. (0). Diversification and intensification of rice- wheat cropping system for higher profitability in south Bihar alluvial plains. Paper presented in 3rd International Agronomy Congress on Agriculture held at New Delhi from 630 November, pp Shivnath Das, V. Mohan, A. Kumar and R.N. Gupta 0. Organic betel leaf cultivation: a new avenue for the development of pan grower in Bihar. 5th Bihar Vigyan Congress. Pp Shivnath Das, V. Mohan, Rajan Kumar. 0. Organic betel leaf cultivation: a new avenue for agricultural diversification and liveli hoods. Extended Summeries (): 63. In: 3rd international Agronomy Congress, Nov. 6-30, 0, New Delhi. Singh, C.S, Kumari, N and Kumar,R.(0). Effect of different combination of organic sources on productivity, profitability and nutrient status of soil

122 0-03 in rice (Oryza sativa) based cropping sequence. 3rd national symposium on Agriculture production and protection in context of climate change, November,0, at Ranchi Agriculture college, Ranchi,Jharkhand.P.P 4. (Abstract) Singh, C.S, Kumari,N and Kumar,R.(0). Effect of different nutrient input system on productivity and soil health of rice (Oryza sativa) based cropping system. 3rd national symposium on Agriculture production and protection in context of climate change,03-04 November, 0, at Ranchi Agriculture college, Ranchi, Jharkhand.P.P 87. (Abstract) Singh, G. N. and Homa, F. (03): A class of estimators of population mean in two-phase sampling. Proceedings of the National Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematics and its Applications, (RAMA 03), ISM, Dhanbad, pp Singh, G. N., Majhi, D. Karna, J. P. and Homa, F. (03): Nonresponse and its remedies in two-occasion rotation patterns. Proceedings of the National Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematics and its Applications, (RAMA 03), ISM, Dhanbad, pp Singh,M, Singh,C.S, Singh, A.K and Kumari,N (0). Profitability and energetic of rice cultivars (Oryza sativa) under system of rice intensification of Jharkhand. 3rd national symposium on Agriculture production and protection in context of climate change,03-04 November, 0, at Ranchi Agriculture college, Ranchi, Jharkhand.P.P 0. (Abstract) Srivastava, J.N., Upma Dutta and Singh, B. (03). Golden Condiment Saffron: Production Trends, Production Constrains, Status and Strategies in Jammu and Kashmir. In: Hill Agriculture: Prospect, Constraints, and Mitigation. (Ed.) Dr. Shahid Ahmad. ASTRAL: Daya Publishing house, Delhi. pp Srivastava, Kuldeep, and Srivastava, J. N. (03). Biosuppression of insect pest in hill Agri-ecosystem. In: Hill Agriculture: Prospect, Constraints, and Mitigation. (Ed.) Dr. Shahid Ahmad. ASTRAL: Daya Publishing house, Delhi. pp Srivastava, J. N.,Gireesh Chand and Suman, S. S. K. (03). Ecofriendly management of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) corm rot disease in North West Himalaya Region In: Souvenir and Abstracts, National Seminar on Climate Change And Indian Horticulture May 57, 03, at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (BIHAR) ) 83. Verma, R.B. Prakash Om, Singh, B.N., Verma, R.K. and Kumar, Vijay. (03). Response of plant geometry and nitrogen levels to growth, yield and quality of determinate and indeterminate tomato. National Seminar on 'Frontier Agriculture'. Wadhwani, M.K. (0).Agri-Business Opportunities of Maize under Diara Ecosystem, Annual Conference, Indian Society of Agril marketing, Nagpur held on 3 November 0.

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