Volume 55, Number 5&6 (September & November 2020)
1. SIMRANJEET SINGH* AND KANWALJIT SINGH [Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of basmati rice (Oryza sativa) through use of different organic manures and crop residues]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 183-188 (2020). Department of Agriculture Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab-143001, India (e-mail : simranbhinder007@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
The present investigation was carried out during the kharif season of 2018-2019 at the Student’s Research Farm, Khalsa College, Amritsar to evaluate the effect of integrated nutrient approach on growth and yield of basmati rice. The experiment was laid out in Randomised Block Design (RBD) with three replications each having different combinations of nitrogen i.e. Recommended nitrogen (RN), Farm yard manure (FYM), Press mud (PM) , Berseem residue (BR) and Mustard residue (MR). The results revealed that the application of 100% RN led to more growth and yield contributing characters which increased grain yield by 70.18% over control, followed by 75% RN + 25% BR which produced 0.89 q/ha less yield than 100% RN that was equivalent to Rs. 2848/- but also saved 25% RN (or 22.5 kg urea). Thus, up to 25% recommended nitrogen can be substituted by berseem residue without significantly affecting the grain yield which is a major key concern for sustainable agriculture.
2. P. LORA ANUSHA*, V. UMAMAHESH, P. V. RAMANA RAO, G. RAMA RAO AND M. SUBBA RAO [Physiological and biochemical characterization of rice (Oryza sativa) genotypes suitable for dry direct sowing condition]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 189-201 (2020). Department of Crop Physiology S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India PG Student *(e-mail : loraanu55@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
Cultivation of rice under dry direct sown condition is a viable alternative to reduce the pressure on natural resources, more importantly on available fresh water sources. Moisture stress and intense weed competition are the major limitations under this system for which early seedling vigour is a desirable trait to counter this problem. Laboratory and field experiments were conducted during 2015-16 at S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, with 36 aerobic rice genotypes to understand the physiological and biochemical basis for early vigour. High and low vigour genotypes were categorized based on seedling vigour index under polyethylene glycol (PEG) induced moisture stress at -5 and -10 bars. The biochemical basis for high seedling vigour index (SVI) was studied to explore the role of -amylase in rapid conversion of starch into reducing sugars in high vigour genotypes. Laboratory findings were confirmed in the field experiment where in early vigour genotypes (NLR-33671, NLR-3042, NLR-4002, NLR-40024, MTU-7029, MTU-1010, JGL-20171 and JGL-11727) showed high crop growth rate in pre-anthesis period of crop growth. The influence of early vegetative biomass was also reflected on number of tillers and number of productive tillers in high vigorous genotypes compared to low vigorous genotypes (MTU-1075 and MTU-1112).
3. SUDHAGAR RAO G. B.*, V. BALACHANDRAKAUMAR, R. REX IMMANUEL, J. NAMBI AND T. SUTHIN RAJ [Influence of zinc and iron fortified micronutrients on the growth, yield and economics of rice (Oryza sativa L.)]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 202-207 (2020). Department of Agronomy Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalainagar-608002, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India *(e-mail : Bhanuraman09@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
Productivity of rice can be improved application of zinc and iron fortified micronutrients for which different levels, sources, and applications are yet to be optimized. Therefore, field experiments were conducted during 2018 and 2019 at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India. The experiments were laid out in randomized block design replicated thrice with thirteen treatments with various combinations of zinc and iron fertilizers. The results revealed that growth and yield attributes of rice viz., plant height, leaf area index, dry matter production, productive tillers per square meter, number of grains per panicle, test weight and the grain yield (6.08 t/ha) were recorded significantly higher in the soil application of ZnSO4 @25 kg/ha + FeSO4 @30 kg/ha + foliar application of Zn EDTA @1% + Fe EDTA @ 1 %. Higher net benefit of Rs. 52,228/ha with a benefit cost ratio of 2.13 were recorded in the soil application treatment of ZnSO4 @25 kg/ha + soil application of FeSO4 @30 kg/ha.
4. REX IMMANUEL, R.*, V. MULLAIVENDHAN, M. THIRUPPATHI AND G. B. SUDHAGAR RAO [Influence of nutrient management practices for relay cropped maize (Zea mays)]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 208-214 (2020). Department of Agronomy Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608002, Tamil Nadu, India *(e-mail : rrximmanuel@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
Plant nutrition is one of the important factors that manipulate the growth and yield of maize crop. It will be suboptimal when the bio-available soil pools of these nutrients are insufficient. Therefore, along with chemical fertilizers the crop plants are also vastly dependent on root-associated microbes and foliar applied liquid manures to enhance nutrient availability. This field experiment was conducted during 2018 at Annamalai University Experimental Farm, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India to find out the effect of integrated nutrient management practices for maximizing the yield of maize under relay cropping system. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. A total of thirteen treatments comprised of three doses of fertilizer i.e., 100, 75 and 50% in combination with and without seed treatment of microbial consortium and foliar application of panchagavya @ 3% at knee high and pre-tasseling stages along with absolute control. The maximum growth characters, yield attributes and yield, were registered with integrated application of 100% RDF along with seed treatment with microbial consortium and foliar application of panchagavya at knee high and pre-tasseling stages. However, based on the economic benefits, it can be concluded that integrated application of 75% RDF (187.50: 56.25: 56.25 kg/ha N, P2O5 and K2O, respectively), seed treatment with microbial consortium (20 mL/kg) and foliar application of panchagavya @ 3% at knee high and pre-tasseling stages is economically feasible agro-technology as it provides better returns to the small and marginal maize growing farmers under relay cropping system in Cauvery Deltaic region of Coastal Tamil Nadu, India.
5. PRIYANKA S. SATHE, RAVINDRA V. ADIVAREKAR AND ANIRUDDHA B. PANDIT* [Study on valorization of coconut (Cocos nucifera) husk into biochar for soil amendment and its effect on sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 215-229 (2020). Department of Fibre and Textiles Processing Technology Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-400019, India *(e-mail : ab.pandit@ictmumbai.edu.in; dr.pandit@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
Biochar is one of the significant soil amendments. A lot of research has already done in the field of biochar. But very few studies have mentioned the effect of pyrolysis temperature on the plant growth. To the best of our knowledge we have not yet come across any systematic study elaborating the effect of various pyrolysis temperature of coconut husk biochar on seed germination and plant growth. Therefore, the experiment was conducted during 2019 to 20 at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India to explore the effect of coconut husk biochar produced at various pyrolysis temperatures (300, 400, 500 and 600°C) individually and along with the nitrogen fertilizer (urea) on the growth of sorghum. Maximum biochar yield of 54.67 % was obtained at 300°C. The ash content, pH, and EC (electrical conductivity) of biochar significantly increased with increasing pyrolysis temperature, maximum ash content (31.4 %), pH (9.9) and EC (2.48 mS/cm) were observed at 600°C pyrolysis temperature. Bulk density and nitrogen concentration of biochar reduced with increasing pyrolysis temperature. Highest nitrogen concentration of 0.62% was detected in biochar produced at 300°C. Surface area of the biochar increased with an increase in the pyrolysis temperature giving a surface area of 213.91 m2/g at 600 °C pyrolysis temperature. The germination percentage was adversely affected by the use of biochar and nitrogen fertilizer combination treatment. Maximum shoot and root biomass of sorghum were obtained with the use of biochar produced at 300°C. Similarly, plant height, leaf area and stem diameter were significantly high in the treatment containing biochar obtained at 300°C pyrolysis temperature. Nevertheless, combining biochar and nitrogen fertilizer had no synergic and summative effect on sorghum growth. The findings of the present study thus demonstrate that biochar obtained at low pyrolysis temperature can be a practical approach to enhance crop biomass growth and possibly yield.
6. REX IMMANUEL, R.*, K. PREETHI, G. B. SUDHAGAR RAO AND M. THIRUPPATHI [Yield response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) to phosphate enriched animal manures and foliar fertilization of micronutrients]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 230-236 (2020). Department of Agronomy Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalainagar-608 002, Tamil Nadu, India *(e-mail : rrximmanuel@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
Intensively managed agroecosystem soils are generally become deficient to soil macro and micronutrients. It can be supplemented through frequent soil application, although, scarcity of soil moisture makes the nutrients unavailable for crops. Nutrient enriched manure applications coupled with foliar fertilization of micronutrients such as Zinc and Boron in nutrient deficit soils may be crucial for better crop growth and yield. Therefore, this study was conducted during the kharif season of 2017-18 at Farmers’ Field at Western agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu, India to investigate the role of enticed organic manures and micronutrients Zn and B foliar application on yield and benefit-cost ratio of groundnut grown under rainfed conditions. The results revealed that application of 10 kg N, 45 kg K2O/ha and 10 kg P2O5/ha as enriched sheep yard manure (ESYM) (750 kg/ha) along with foliar application of ZnSO4 0.5% and borax 0.2% at flowering and peg formation stages recorded the higher plant height (61.74 cm), leaf area index (4.76), DMP (5.59 t/ha), crop growth rate (14.35 g/m2/day), pod yield (2.18 t/ha) and oil yield (49.83%). The higher return/rupee invested (Rs. 2.66/-) was also obtained from the same treatment and can be recommended for augment the productivity of groundnut in rainfed agroecosystem.
7. KAIROVIN LAKRA* [Effect of land configuration, level of irrigation and nitrogen on the performance of Japanese mint (Mentha arvensis) under saline soil conditions]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 237-241 (2020). Department of Agronomy Narender Dev University of Agriculture & Technology Kumarganj-224 229, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India *(e-mail : kairovinlakra659@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
A field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of land configuration, irrigation and nitrogen application on the performance of Japanese mint under saline soil conditions at, Faizabad during summer (Zaid) season of 2016-17. Raised bed planting recorded higher herbage (17957 kg/ha) and dry biomass yield (4843 kg/ha), maximum P content (0.36%), and N (78.9 kg/ha), P (17.4 kg/ha) and K (77.4 kg/ha) uptake. However, increase in N (1.65%) and K (1.62%) content and available N (132.8 kg/ha), P (16.3 kg/ha) and K (224.2 kg/ha) in soil were recorded under flat planting. Irrigation at 1.2 IW/CPE ratio significantly enhanced herbage (17117 kg/ha) and dry biomass yield (4828 kg/ha), maximum P content (0.37%) and the uptake of N (78.7 kg/ha), P (17.9 kg/ha) and K (77.1 kg/ha) by crop. Whereas irrigation at 0.8 IW/CPE ratio recorded maximum N (1.65%) and K (1.62%) content and available N (133.9 kg/ha), P (16.6 kg/ha) and K (243.8 kg/ha) in soil. Application of 125% RDN recorded maximum herbage (17124 kg/ha) and dry biomass yield (4804 kg/ha) with highest N (77.8 kg/ha), P (16.3 kg/ha) and K uptake (76.3 kg/ha) and their availability in soil followed by RDN, but the content of N (1.63%), P (0.35%) and K (1.60%) in plant was the highest with 75% RDN. Raised bed planting of Japanese mint irrigating at 1.2 IW/CEP ratio and the application of 160 kg N/ha (RDN) is better for yield, nutrient uptake and available nutrients in saline soil.
8. ABHISHISHA MAWKHIEW AND LOLLY S. PEREIRA* [Performance of selected mango (Mangifera indica) varieties in West Garo Hills of North-East India]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 242-249 (2020). Department of RDAP, North Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Tura-794002, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India *(e-mail : drlollysp@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
West Garo Hills is not a traditional mango growing region although the agro climatic conditions are conducive for its cultivation. Some local varieties are seen growing in the region which are not qualitatively at par with the commercial varieties grown in other parts of India. Reports on performance of different commercial varieties of mango in this region are negligible. Therefore, considering the nutritional value and export potential of mango fruit and suitability of the region for mango cultivation, an experiment was conducted during 2016-19 to evaluate the performance of three mango varieties Amrapali, Dashehari and Kesar in West Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Morphological characters of tree, leaf, inflorescence and fruits, bio-chemical composition of fruits and yield were recorded. Among the three varieties studied under West Garo Hills condition, variety Amrapali showed the most vigorous growth in terms of tree height, girth and spread (East-West and North-South directions) by registering the highest percent of increase after 1 year, 2 years and 3 years of start of experiment. The pooled values of 2 years revealed the highest leaf area (77.20 cm2), highest yield per tree (21.69 kg/tree), highest yield per hectare (8.69 MT/ha), with fruits of highest vitamin C content (33.62mg/100g pulp), and highest sugars (total sugar of 8.95%, reducing sugar of 3.62% and non-reducing sugar of 5.07%) in variety Amrapali. Variety Kesar produced fruits with highest fruit weight (224.30g), pulp weight (169.34g), pulp:stone ratio (5.95) and pulp% (75.40%), while variety Dashehari produced fruits with highest TSS:acid ratio of 47.99 closely followed by variety Kesar (44.49) and variety Amrapali (42.73).
9. SITHIN MATHEW*, G. K. SEETHARAMU, D. SATISH, M. DILEEPKUMAR AND S. MUKUND [Effect of weed management and methods of planting on weed population and establishment of turf grasses]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 250-261 (2020). Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot-587 104, Karnataka, India *(e-mail : sithin.mathew.m@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
The scientific management of weeds and effective establishment of grasses are the thrust areas of research in turf grass cultivation. Therefore, an investigation was carried out during 2018-19 at Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India, to evaluate pre-planting weed management methods and to identify best establishment method in turf grasses. The experiment comprised of twelve treatments of which two weed management practices (hand weeding and soil sterilant application); three planting methods (seed sowing at 10g/m2, seed sowing at 5g/m2 and stolon dibbling) and two turf grass species (Mexican grass and Bermuda grass) laid out in factorial Randomised Complete Block Design (RCBD) replicated thrice. The study has revealed that among the two grasses evaluated Bermuda grass var. ‘Tif dwarf’ showed less number of weeds (4.61/m2), early germination or sprouting (7.28 days), high ground cover per cent score (5.00), higher number of nodes (27.03), number of leaves per stolon (30.74) and leaf width (2.69 mm) compared to Mexican grass. Seed sowing method of establishment at 10g/m2 showed a smaller number of weeds per square meter (9.56/m2) and lowest time taken for germination or sprouting (11.00 days). Stolon dibbling was found superior with respect to ground cover per cent score (4.85), number of nodes (27.51) and number of leaves (29.74) while leaf length (23.93 cm), leaf width (2.95 mm) and average leaf area (3.45 cm2) was recorded highest for seed sowing method at 5g/m2. Among weed management approaches, Dizomet applied plots showed a smaller number of weeds at 40 days after planting (9.68/m2). Stolon dibbling of Bermuda grass var. ‘Tif dwarf’ at 160 days after planting recorded highest values for number of nodes (39.61) and number of leaves (42.78) while seed sowing at 10g/m2 of Bermuda grass var. ‘Tif dwarf’ recorded lowest number of weeds (2.70/m2), lowest days to germination or sprouting (6.17 days) and maximum ground cover per cent score (5).
10. V. M. PRIYADARSHINI* AND P. MADHANAKUMARI** [Effect of bio-stimulants on the physiological and quality parameters of bush bean (Lablab purpureus)]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 262-267 (2020). Department of Horticulture Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar-608002, Tamil Nadu, India *(e-mail : *priya03vm@gmail.com; **hortmadhana@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
The intensive use of inorganic fertilizer in agriculture for ensuring the world food security caused so many health problems and unrecoverable environmental pollution. In view of this context, a study was conducted during August to November 2019 at Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India to identify the influences of bio-stimulants on the physiological and quality parameters of bush bean cv. Co (Gb) 14. Bush bean, being a leguminous crop provides the human diet with a good proportion of protein. It also contains various other vitamins and minerals. This crop is gaining importance for its increased market demand, protein content and also for its ability to provide increased production per unit area. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with nine treatments replicated thrice. Bio-stimulants opted for the study include seaweed extract, panchagavya, chitosan and effective microorganism with two different concentrations applied as foliar spray on 30th, 45th and 60th days after sowing. The total pod yield/plant (179.52 g), total pod yield/plot (1.89 kg), dry matter production (3.50 t/ha), total chlorophyll content (45.26 CCI), crude protein (4.18 %) and crude fibre (1.13 %) were found to be maximum in foliar application of seaweed extract. The experiment revealed that the yield, physiological and quality parameters were highly influenced by the application of seaweed extract (5 mL/L) along with recommended dosage of fertilizers which is an environment friendly option for sustainable agriculture.
11. CHANDRA KR. SAIKIA, DURLAV NR. SINGHA AND ARUN KR. HANDIQUE* [Evaluation of nutritive and nutraceutical value of wild non-conventional leafy herbs in Assam, North East India]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 268-275 (2020). 1Department of Botany Tongla College, Udalgari, BTAD, Tongla-784521, Assam, India *(e-mail : ahandique03@yahoo.in)
ABSTRACT
In recent times, there is increasing interest in lesser known, under-utilised food plants. Assam and N. E. India is known for hundreds of such plants and not much is known about them particularly their nutritive values. Therefore, the present study was carried out to evaluate the basic nutritional parameters, dietary antioxidants and in vitro antioxidant activity of five wild non-conventional leafy vegetables traditionally consumed by the indigenous people as supplement to staple food. The species studied were Polygonum perfoliatum, Sphenoclea zeylanica, Ludwigia adscendens, Oenanthera javanica and Alternanthera philoxeroids. Except P. perfoliatum, the others are semi-aquatic or aquatic. Results revealed that crude protein content varied from 15.64 to 28.38 %. Total carbohydrates content was low, in the range of 7.9 to 15.33%, so also, lipid varied from 2.01 to 3.44 %. Crude fibre and ash contents were impressive, the variation ranging between 13.41 to 25.36 % and 7.42 to 19.37 %, respectively. Free amino acid contents were high in the range of 3.21 to 10.25 mg/g. Dietary antioxidants were assessed in terms of phenolics and flavonoids, their range of variation being 3.12 to 5.20 mg GAE/g and 2.83 to 3.50 mg RE/g, respectively. In-vitro antioxidant activity based on DPPH reduction exhibited promising result with IC50 value varying from 3.84 to 1.08 mg/mL. The present study reinforces the emerging reports that lesser known, non-conventional leafy vegetables are promising with respect to nutritive and nutraceutical values and can contribute to combating malnutrition particularly for protein, minerals and crude fibre.
12. ROSHAN PARIHAR, SUNIL NAG* AND RAJEEV SRIVASTAVA [Association analysis studies for seed yield and quality characters of soybean (Glycine max) at Bilaspur plain region of Chhattisgarh]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 276-280 (2020). 1Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding BTC College of Agriculture and Research Station Sarkanda, Bilaspur-495001, Chhattisgarh, India *(e-mail : nagsk_igkv@yahoo.com)
ABSTRACT
A multilocational trial study on soybean was conducted during 2016-17 at BTC College of Agriculture and Research Station, Chhattisgarh, India to evaluate fifteen variable genotypes for 16 yield and quality characters for interrelationship. Days to 50% flowering had a positive association with days to maturity, 100 seed weight and unfilled pods. Plant population had a positive correlation with pod bearing length and seed yield. Plant height had a positive correlation with pod bearing length, seeds per pod, whereas highly negative correlation with 100 seed weight. Branches per plant had positive association with seed yield. Pod bearing nodes was highly significant and positive associations with filled pods, pod length and non significant positive association with seed yield. Filled pods had significant association with unfilled pods, and highly significant association with pod length. Pod bearing length had a highly significant positive correlation with qualitative feature volume weight. Biological yield had a significant positive association with seed yield, Path analysis revealed that seed yield is directly affected by days to 50% flowering, 100 seed weight, through a low magnitude of direct effect, while plant height, pod bearing length, and harvest index contributes through a moderate magnitude of direct effect on seed yield. Filled pods and biological yield contribute to seed yield by the highest magnitude of direct effect. The negligible value of residual factor value (0.0000) justified that characters considered in the study was justified for seed yield. Findings indicate that direct selection of significant characters will enhance the breeding efficiency for seed yield in soybean.
13. HEMANT KUMAR*, SUMER SINGH AND S. P. YADAV [Biology of mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi on Brassica juncea genotype RH 725 in semi-arid zone of Haryana, India]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 281-286 (2020). 1Department of Zoology Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Jhunjhunu-333515, Rajasthan, India *(e-mail : he15061991@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
Mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach) is one of the major insects of Indian mustard. It damages the various part of mustard plant as a result crop yield and oil content reduced. Scanning of the literature showed that no researcher had worked on all the parameters of biology of this insect on any crop. No work found regarding biology of mustard aphid on genotype RH 725. Therefore, on the basis of this fact studies on biology of mustard aphid was carried out during 2019-20 at Farmer’s field, Kolana village, Aravalli Hills Region, Rewari, Haryana, India. The results of the studies revealed that mustard aphid passed through four nymphal instars before attaining the adult stage. The average length of first, second, third and fourth instar nymph was 0.74 ± 0.07, 0.89 ± 0.06, 1.14 ± 0.14 and 1.31 ± 0.13 mm, respectively. The average width was 0.40 ± 0.04, 0.48 ± 0.03, 0.60 ± 0.06 and 0.72 ± 0.09 mm, respectively. The average length of apterate adult female was 1.62 ± 0.14 mm and width 0.94 ± 0.07 mm. The average duration of instars was 1.33 ± 0.37 (1st), 1.44 ± 0.38 (2nd), 1.79 ± 0.72 (3rd) and 2.14 ± 0.61 days of 4th instar. The average total nymphal instars period was 6.69 ± 1.11 days. The average longevity of adult recorded as 7.41 ± 1.61 days. The average pre-reproductive, reproductive and post-reproductive period was 0.98 ± 0.47, 5.85 ± 1.58 and 0.57 ± 0.68 days, respectively. The average fecundity of an adult female was 24.63 ± 9.88 and birth rate was 4.12 ± 0.77 nymphs, whereas average total life span was 14.02 ± 2.21 days. This study provides important life history information of mustard aphid which may help to develop suitable integrated pest management strategies for this pest.
14. ROOPAM PARASHAR*, GAZALA RIZVI AND PRIYANKA SINHA [Diversity of rhizospheric mycoflora in Bundelkhand agro-climatic zone of Uttar Pradesh]. Crop Res. 55 (5&6) : 287-292 (2020). 1Department of Botany Institute of Basic Sciences, Bundelkhand University Jhansi-284128, Uttar Pradesh, India *(e-mail : roopam.parashar30@gmail.com)
ABSTRACT
Soil is the major component of earth’s ecosystem which comprises of, minerals, gases, organic matter and large numbers of living organism (macro and microorganisms). The microorganism’s population is extensively responsible in regulating and developing plant growth. The study was conducted during 2017 to 2019 at Department of Botany, Institute of Basic Sciences, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi attempted to explore the diversity among mycoflora in the soil samples collected from different villages of Banda and Mahoba districts of Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of twenty-eight fungal species belonging to 15 genera were isolated from collected soil samples from chickpea fields. Mycoflora were isolated by using serial soil dilution technique on potato dextrose agar media (PDA). Five species of Aspergillus (Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigates, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae), five species of Trichoderma (Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma koningii, Trichoderma pseudokoningii, Trichoderma variance and Trichoderma viride), three species of Fusarium (Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris and Fusarium solani) and two species of Penicillium (Penicillium citrium and Penicillium chrysogenum ) were most dominant among all the genera isolated.
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