International Journal of Seed Spices
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description: The International Journal of Seed Spices is published by the Indian Society for Seed Spices half yearly basis with the aim to provide an appropriate platform presenting well considered, meaningful, constructively thought provoking, non-political and non-controversial but critically analyzing and synthesizing present and future aspects of research on seed Spices and related commodity reference to our country and rest world. The contributors are expected to highlight various issues of irrigation, management, soil, agronomic practices, precision agriculture, breeding, post harvest, IPM, climate change along with meaningful suggestions for solution, refinement and innovations.
publisher: Indian Society of Seed Spices (ISSS)
language: en
publication name: International Journal of Seed Spices
issn: 2278-8417
items: Field screening of cumin germplasms against wilt incited by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini
items: Quantitative Insights into Breeder Seed Production trends and Varietal Adoption in Major Seed Spices
items: Impact of organic, integrated and inorganic production systems on yield, quality and soil fertility in cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)
items: Assessment of Genetic Variability andDivergence in Coriander (Coriandrumsativum L.) Germplasm Using MultivariateStatistical Approaches
items: Comparative profiling of phenolics, tocopherols and fatty acid in seed spices
items: UFSD-30 : Semi–dwarf fennel genotype for future breeding
items: Sustainable management of wilt and root rot of cumin under field conditions
items: Status of bacterial inoculants for micronutrientssolubilization in perspective of Seed spicescrops: a review
items: Optimization of Drip Irrigation Scheduling, Crop Geometry and Mulching for Growth, Yield attributes and Yields of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)
items: Analytical Methods and Regulatory Perspectives on Residual Ethylene Oxide and Its Derivatives in Food Products
items: Analysis of defense related enzymes in Chilli Genotypes Infected with Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita)
items: GUJARAT AJWAIN 3: HIGH YIELDING AND BOLD SEEDED CULTIVAR
items: Seasonal Incidence of Thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman infesting Cumin, Cuminum cyminum L.
items: Impact of Temperature and pH on the Growth of Pestalotia anacardii in vitro on Grey Leaf Blight of Cashew
items: Evaluation of IPM modules for the management of thrips on coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) under semi-arid conditions
items: Biochemical characterization of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes for downy mildew resistance
items: RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN ADDRESSING THE NUTRITIONAL, INDUSTRIAL AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF MAGICAL SPICE: KALONJI (Nigella Sativa)"
items: Impact of hydro priming on seed germination and field emergence in ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi)
items: Effect of Foliar Application of Micro nutrients on Growth and Yield of Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.)
items: Efficacy of Agro Clean as pesticide in cumin and coriander
items: Identification of an extra early maturing accession IC 0624520 of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)
items: Response of Coriandrum sativum with variable soil pH of Typic Haplustalfs and Typic Heplustepts
items: AJMER CORIANDER - 3 (ACr-3): A HIGH YIELDING AND POWDERY MILDEW RESISTANT CORIANDER VARIETY
items: Ajmer Fennel-3: A high Yielding and Ramularia Blight Resistant Fennel Variety
items: Phytochemical screening of cryo-grinded Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.)
items: Ajmer Nigella -20: A new high-yielding nigella variety
items: Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance studies in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
items: Ajmer Green Coriander-1 (AGCr-1): A Leafy Variety of Coriander for Off Season Cultivation
items: Response of ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.) genotypes for growth and yield
items: Efficacy of Agro Charger as yield enhancer in cumin and coriander

Field screening of cumin germplasms against wilt incited by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini
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description: A field investigation was undertaken over two consecutive Rabi seasons (2022–23 and 2023–24) to evaluate fifty cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) germplasm lines, including varieties and advanced breeding entries, for their response to Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini. The trials were conducted under natural wilt epiphytotic conditions at the Seed Spices Research Station, SDAU, Jagudan (Gujarat), in a randomized block design with two replications. Disease incidence was assessed at 30, 45 and 60 days after sowing from three randomly selected 1 m row sections per plot. Based on pooled data from both years, 47 out of 50 entries were found to be highly susceptible, exhibiting more than 30 per cent wilt incidence. However, three entries CUM 49, JC 20-07 and GP 7 consistently recorded lower disease incidence (ranging between 26.70% and 31.10%), classifying them as susceptible but relatively more tolerant compared to the rest. In contrast, entries such as Hairy Cumin, White Flower Cumin, JC 18-09, JC 18-10 and JC 18-11 showed complete susceptibility with cent per cent disease incidence across both years.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cumin
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subject: germplasm
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subject: screening
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subject: Fusarium wilt
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creator: B K Prajapati
creator: Dr. N. R. Patel Dr Naresh Patel
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 63
ending page: 68
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.6

Quantitative Insights into Breeder Seed Production trends and Varietal Adoption in Major Seed Spices
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description: This study presents a comprehensive analysis of breeder seed (BS), indent, allocation and production of seed spices over a ten-year period (2015–16 to 2023–24) to assess the efficiency and future scope of the formal seed system in India. The findings reveal that only three seed spices viz., cumin, coriander, and fenugreek consistently received breeder seed indents for further multiplication. The number of varieties from seed spices entering into seed chain were also less as 29 varieties in coriander, 19 varieties in fenugreek and 2 varieties in cumin received BS indent in last decade. The seed spices varieties viz., GC-4 in cumin, RCR-436 and RCR-435 in coriander, and RMt-1 and RMt-305 in fenugreek are dominated in BS indents and production, indicating their strong farmer preference and agronomic suitability. Institutionally, research centers like RARI, Durgapura and ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer emerged as major contributors to varietal development and seed multiplication. However, limited participation from other breeding centers underscores the need for broader inclusion and capacity enhancement across regions. The analysis also revealed crop-specific variation in BS indent sources. While cumin’s BS demand was entirely met by public sector agencies, coriander and fenugreek showed growing involvement from private seed companies, which accounted for 24% and 22% of total indents, respectively. Projections for certified seed production in 2025–26, based on seed rate, SMR, and area under cultivation, showed SRR ranging from 5.27% in cumin, 7.87% in fenugreek to 48.16% in coriander. The study emphasizes the need for enhancing varietal diversification, strengthening public–private partnerships, and aligning breeder seed production more closely with state-wise demand forecast to ensure sufficient availability of quality seeds of seed spice crops.
subject: Review Article
  topic: section
subject: Breeder seed
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subject: Seed Spices
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subject: Cumin
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subject: Coriander
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subject: Fenugreek
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subject: Seed Multiplication Chain
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creator: Sanjay Kumar
creator: Ravi Y
creator: Shyam Sunder Meena
creator: R S Meena
creator: M D Meena
creator: Y K Sharma
creator: Sumer Singh Meena
creator: K P Tripathi
creator: Vinay Bhardwaj
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 1
ending page: 11
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.9

Impact of organic, integrated and inorganic production systems on yield, quality and soil fertility in cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)
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description: A field study carried out during two consecutive years (2022-23 and 2023-24) at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer to assess the impact of organic, integrated and inorganic production systems on yield, quality and soil fertility in cumin. On the basis of nutrition, 12 treatments including organic, integrated and inorganic were planned to execute the investigation. It is found that organic production system in comparison to integrated and inorganic production systems found superior in the light of better yield, quality and soil fertility. This study also infers that among the various organic treatments, supply of 50% recommended dose of nitrogen through PGPR enriched FYM + 50% recommended dose of nitrogen through castor cake could be the promising combination to meet out the nutrition requirement of cumin in the view of higher yield (485 kg ha-1), essential oil (5.55%) and soil N (127 kg ha-1).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Narendra Chaudhary
creator: Y. K. Sharma
creator: Krishna Kant
creator: B. K. Mishra
creator: C. K. Jangir
creator: Shiv Lal
creator: O. P. Aishwath
creator: R. D. Meena
creator: S. S. Meena
creator: M. D. Meena
creator: M. K. Vishal
creator: Vinay Bhardwaj
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 79
ending page: 86
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.8

Assessment of Genetic Variability andDivergence in Coriander (Coriandrumsativum L.) Germplasm Using MultivariateStatistical Approaches
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description: he present investigation aimed to assess the genetic variation and divergence among coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) genotypes using various multivariate statistical methods. The study was conducted in Randomized Block Design, evaluating ten key quantitative characters to identify promising genotypes. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive associations, notably between umbels per plant and seeds per umbel, as well as between biological yield and seed yield, suggesting their potential for indirect selection in breeding programs. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified four principal components that collectively accounted for 87.26% of the total variability, with PC1 contributing the highest proportion. This component was primarily influenced by plant height, number of branches per plant and oil content. Cluster analysis categorized the genotypes into four groups. Genotypes UD 619, UD 703 and RCr 728 showed close genetic affinity, while UD 603 stood out as a distinct genotype due to its notably high seed yield. Plant height and oil content exhibited high heritability coupled with a high genetic advance as percent of mean, indicating the predominance of additive gene action.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Coriandrum sativum L., genetic divergence, multivariate analysis, PCA, cluster analysis, correlation
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creator: Shailesh Marker
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 69
ending page: 78
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.7

Comparative profiling of phenolics, tocopherols and fatty acid in seed spices
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description: Seed spices such as coriander, cumin, fennel, nigella, ajwain, and fenugreek hold great significance in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine. They are highly valued for their bioactive compounds, including phenolics, tocopherols, and fatty acids. This study aimed to profile these compounds across selected genotypes using chromatographic techniques. The plant materials consisted of seeds from two genotypes each of coriander, fennel, nigella, ajwain, and fenugreek, as well as one genotype of cumin, all procured from ICAR-NRCSS in Ajmer. Phenolics were extracted using 80% methanol and analyzed through Ion Chromatography. Tocopherols were profiled using a Polar Advantage II C-18 column, and fatty acids were quantified as fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) using Gas Chromatography. The results indicated that chlorogenic acid was the dominant phenolic compound in coriander, fennel, cumin, and ajwain, while fenugreek and nigella were particularly rich in caffeic acid. Coriander and fenugreek showed the highest tocopherol content, and both fenugreek and nigella had high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. In conclusion, coriander and fennel exhibited significant nutraceutical potential due to their resveratrol and tocopherol content, while fenugreek and nigella were rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. These findings provide valuable insights for developing functional foods and value-added extracts derived from seed spices.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Phenol
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subject: Tocopherols
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subject: Fatty acids
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subject: Nutraceuticals
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creator: M. K. Mahatma
creator: S. N. Saxena
creator: Swetesh John
creator: Mohit R. Sharma
creator: R.S. Meena
creator: Ravi Y
creator: Kailashpati Tripathi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 44
ending page: 54
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.4

UFSD-30 : Semi–dwarf fennel genotype for future breeding
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description: Tall fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) varieties are prone to lodging due to their excessive height, vigorous growth and hollow stems, especially under windy conditions or following irrigation at maturity. These challenges are compounded by the plant’s high water requirement during early growth stages, which poses difficulties for cultivation in semi-arid regions. Additionally, developing an ideal fennel variety suited for limited spaces, urban gardening, intercropping and commercial-scale production has long been a challenge. Addressing these limitations, researchers at the Jobner center of the ICAR–All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices has identified a promising solution during 2018–19 and evaluated during 2020-21 to 2024-25. A semi-dwarf fennel genotype, standing at 70–75 cm, emerged through natural selection from the UF-30 germplasm. This genotype offers improved resistance to lodging, better adaptability to water-limited environments and suitability for both urban gardening and commercial-scale production, filling a critical gap in fennel cultivation. The weighted mean grain yield of five plants of this genotype ranged from 90 g to 110 g recorded under moisture stress conditions of Zone III of Rajasthan during last five years (Table: 1). This genotype has high adaptability and can be cultivated under both conventional and drip irrigation systems. It exhibits a spreading growth habit with dense, dark green foliage. It has strong and profuse root system. It is a late-flowering type, with 50% flowering observed between 120–125 days with shiny anthers with abundant pollens. The plants are highly branched, producing 12–15 branches with 80–85 umbels per plant and 16–20 umbellets per umbel, ultimately 350–375 seeds per umbel. Besides, no symptoms of Ramularia blight disease were observed. Fennel breeding has traditionally relied on conventional selection methods, which are often limited by narrow genetic variability, small floral structures, tall plant types and …
subject: Short-Communication
  topic: section
creator: Shailesh Marker Shailesh
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 87
ending page: 89
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.11

Sustainable management of wilt and root rot of cumin under field conditions
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description: Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is an economically important seed spice, widely cultivated in India, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It plays a vital role in India’s spice export market. However, its productivity is threatened by diseases such as wilt, blight, powdery mildew and more recently root rot. Root rot has been associated with multiple Fusarium species in Rajasthan and other pathogens in China, including Rhizoctonia spp. To address these issues, root rot-infected cumin plant samples were collected from research centers and farmers' fields across North Gujarat, and associated pathogens were isolated. A field experiment was conducted at the Seed Spices Research Station, SDAU, Jagudan, using a randomized block design across multiple Rabi seasons. The results showed that the most effective control of wilt and root rot was achieved with the application of 1 t/ha enriched FYM containing Trichoderma viride or T. harzianum 1.15 WP (2 × 10⁶ cfu/g) and Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.15 WP @ 2.5 kg/ha each, applied at sowing. FYM enrichment with bio-agents at 15 days before sowing.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cumin
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subject: wilt
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subject: root rot
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subject: bio-control
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creator: B K Prajapati
creator: Dr. N. R. Patel Dr. Naresh Patel
creator: Dr. N. P. Pathan Naziya Pathan
creator: P. M. Patel Priti Patel
creator: D. J. Santoki Dhrupal Santoki
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 55
ending page: 62
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.5

Status of bacterial inoculants for micronutrientssolubilization in perspective of Seed spicescrops: a review
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description: Bacterial inoculants play a crucial role in improving soil fertility and enhancing plant nutrition by facilitating the solubilization of essential micronutrients in agricultural ecosystems. Their ability to mobilize micronutrients is crucial for optimizing both the yield and quality of seed spice crops. This review provides a comprehensive assessment of bacterial inoculants and their efficacy in solubilizing key micronutrients such as zinc, iron, manganese, and copper, with a particular focus on seed spice cultivation. It highlights the mechanisms employed by various bacterial species to enhance micronutrient availability and discusses their potential applications in sustainable agriculture. Given the small seed size of spice crops, germination remains a significant challenge, adding complexity to their cultivation. The review also examines the factors that influence the effectiveness of bacterial inoculants, including soil characteristics, environmental conditions, and agronomic management practices. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and limitations associated with their application in seed spice production and suggests potential strategies for overcoming these constraints. Emphasizing the need for continued research and innovation, this review underscores the significance of bacterial inoculants in promoting sustainable micronutrient solubilization for improved seed spice productivity.
subject: Review Article
  topic: section
subject: Bacterial inoculants
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subject: micronutrient solubilization
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subject: seed spices
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subject: plant nutrition
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subject: sustainable agriculture
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creator: Dr Chetan Jangir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 12
ending page: 22
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.10

Optimization of Drip Irrigation Scheduling, Crop Geometry and Mulching for Growth, Yield attributes and Yields of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)
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description: The field experiment was conducted at Niche Area of Excellence Farm, S.K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan) during the rabi season of 2015-16 and 2016-17 for optimization of an appropriate drip irrigation schedule under proper crop geometry for maximizing fennel productivity. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design comprising of four irrigation levels in the main plot, three crop geometry in the sub-plot and two mulch treatments in the sub-subplot and replicated three times. The results revealed that growth attributes viz. plant height (117.8 cm), dry matter accumulation (48.72 g plant-1) at harvest and total chlorophyll content (1.83 mg g-1 of fresh leaves) at 75 DAS, yield attributes viz. number of umbels per plant (20.42), test weight (7.10 g), and seed yield (1684 kg ha-1) were recorded as significantly highest with drip irrigation scheduled at 0.8 ETc on pooled result basis. Under crop geometry, paired row sowing of 40 cm x 60 cm recorded significantly higher growth, yield attributes, and seed yield of fennel. Moreover, use of plastic mulch significantly increased yield attributes and yield as compared to without mulch treatment. Thus, in arid and semi-arid parts of Rajasthan, integrated use of drip irrigation scheduled at 0.8 ETc and plastic mulch under paired row sowing of 40 cm x 60 cm proved more viable for ensuring higher productivity of rabi fennel.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: RUPESH KUMAR MEENA
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 28
ending page: 37
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.2

Analytical Methods and Regulatory Perspectives on Residual Ethylene Oxide and Its Derivatives in Food Products
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description: Ethylene oxide (EtO), a crucial industrial chemical, has diverse applications ranging from the production of ethylene glycol to its use as a sterilizing agent for medical equipment and a fumigant for food and textiles. However, its potential health risks, particularly carcinogenicity, have raised significant concerns. This review explores the synthesis, chemical properties, and metabolism of EtO, focusing on its transformation into 2-chloroethanol (2-CE). Here we described the industrial uses of EtO and the implications of its residues in food products, particularly spices, which have recently faced regulatory scrutiny in various global markets. The review highlights the challenges in accurately detecting EtO and 2-CE residues, presenting various analytical techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and headspace-GC-MS. Additionally, we examine the regulatory landscape, noting the disparity in maximum residue limits (MRLs) across different regions and the need for harmonization. The review emphasizes the importance of developing standardized analytical methods and provides recommendations for international regulatory bodies to ensure food safety.
subject: Review Article
  topic: section
subject: Ethylene oxide
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subject: 2-chloroethanol
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subject: Ethylene
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subject: maximum residue limits
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subject: Food
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subject: spices
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creator: Harshang Talaviya
creator: Hiteshvari Korat
creator: KAILASHPATI TRIPATHI
creator: Muzaffar Hasan
creator: M.K. Mahatma
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 1
ending page: 15
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i1.1

Analysis of defense related enzymes in Chilli Genotypes Infected with Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita)
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description: To determine the defence enzymes activity in chilli varieties against M. incognita an experiment was laid out. The enzyme (PO, PPO, PAL and SOD) activity was analyzed in resistant variety (Pusajwala and NP 46-A) and susceptible variety (S-5 and Ghoomar) of chilli. The roots of inoculated and un-inoculated plants were analyzed after 7, 14, 21, 28 and 60 days after transplanting. Enzyme activity was observed maximum in resistant as compared to susceptible varieties which was increased after root-knot nematode infection. The highest activity of enzymes was found between 21 and 28 days after transplanting. Among all the treatments, resistant varieties of chilli were found to be the best in highest enzyme activities, improving plant growth character and reducing nematode population over other treatment.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Defence enzymes
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subject: root-knot nematode
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subject: chilli
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subject: Meloidogyne incognita
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creator: Brajnandan Singh Chandrawat
creator: Amin Uddin Siddiqui
creator: Shakti Singh Bhati
creator: Hanuman Singh
creator: Vinod Saharan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 38
ending page: 46
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i1.4

GUJARAT AJWAIN 3: HIGH YIELDING AND BOLD SEEDED CULTIVAR
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description: A new variety of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.), Gujarat Ajwain 3 (GA 3) was tested in six trials at Jagudan and three trials of CVT at seven different locations (Jagudan, Jobner, Ajmer, Guntur, Hisar, Kumarganj, Raigardh) across India. Gujarat Ajwain 3 (GA 3) is high yielding variety with 12.9 and 4.5 per cent higher seed yield over national checks viz., AA 1 and AA 2, respectively. This new variety had uniform seed size with attractive seed colour, bold seed size, more pungent and good aroma. Gujarat Ajwain 3 has Medium leafy, green foliage colour and medium maturity duration. Due to all above salient feature variety was recommended for release in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: SURABHI S CHAUHAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 72
ending page: 80
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i1.8

Seasonal Incidence of Thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman infesting Cumin, Cuminum cyminum L.
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description: An experiment was conducted to study the seasonal incidence of thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman, infesting cumin (variety GC-4) at the Instructional Farm, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, during the Rabi season of 2019. The incidence of thrips started in the third week of December (51st Standard Meteorological Week or SMW), corresponding to 20 days after sowing (DAS), and continued until the third week of February (8th SMW), with thrips population ranging from 0.4 to 22.79 thrips per plant. The first peak of infestation (22.79 thrips per plant) was observed during the third week of January (2nd SMW). Following this peak, the thrips population gradually declined and reached 5.21 thrips per plant by the third week of February (8th SMW). The thrips population exhibited a continuous increase from germination until the first peak, after which it consistently decreased. The correlation between thrips population and weather factors revealed a negative and non-significant relationship with minimum temperature (MinT: -0.281) and mean temperature (MeanT: -0.528). A significant positive linear correlation was observed between the thrips population and bright sunshine hours (BSS: 0.716*). Additionally, maximum temperature (MaxT: -0.541), wind velocity (WV: -0.441), and evening relative humidity (RH2: -0.451) showed negative correlations with the incidence of thrips. Morning relative humidity (RH1: 0.342) was positively but non-significantly correlated with the thrips population.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cumin
  topic: keywords
subject: Cuminum cyminum
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subject: seasonal incidence
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subject: thrips
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subject: Thrips tabaci
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creator: Kalpit D. Shah
creator: Elakkiyaa U.
creator: J. R. Talaviya
creator: M. G. Nandaniya
creator: Bhumika Solanki
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 23
ending page: 27
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.1

Impact of Temperature and pH on the Growth of Pestalotia anacardii in vitro on Grey Leaf Blight of Cashew
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description: Cashew is one of the significant fruit crops grown extensively in South Gujarat which was viewed as seriously impacted by grey leaf blight disease. In this experiment, exposure of microorganism to various Temperatures and pH to evaluate the mycelial development and colony diameter (mm) of P. anacardii was finished. For the temperature analyze plates were incubated at various temperatures viz., average ambient temperature (27 ± 2°C), 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40°C with four repetitions. The outcomes uncover that there was essentially higher mycelial development of P. anacardii was seen at normal surrounding temperature for example 27 ± 20°C which was viewed as at standard with 30°C temperature kept by 25°C temperature and 35°C temperature. Impact of eight pH levels viz., 5.0, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5 and 8.0 on mycelial development and No. of conidia/low power micro field (10x) of P. anacardii was examined and noticed. Dry mycelial development was seen at all the pH levels tried however it was most extreme at pH 5.0 (319.66 mg) which was at standard with pH 5.5 (307.33 mg), trailed by pH 6.0 (285.66 mg), pH 6.5 (153.66 mg). The sporulation was significantly superior at 5.0 pH (360.66 spores/LPM). The following best arranged by merit were 5.5 pH (333.66 spores/LPM) and 6.0 pH (309.33 spores/LPM). The pH studies indicated that the fungus could grow and sporulate under a wide range of pH from 5 to 8. However, pH ranging from 5.0 to 6.0 was ideal for growth and sporulation of the fungus.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: tushar ghevariya
creator: Kamlesh Nakum
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 38
ending page: 43
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.3

Evaluation of IPM modules for the management of thrips on coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) under semi-arid conditions
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description: Three species of thrips viz., Frankliniella schultzei Trybom, Thrips tabaci Lind., and Caliothrips indicus Bag. (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) causes major damage to coriander crops under favourable environmental conditions. Thrips infestation initiated on coriander crop at 20 days after seed germination with very few in numbers and then gradually increased population to its maximum at 45 to 50 days after seed germination. In this study, eight strategically developed IPM modules were evaluated against thrips’s mixed population, amongst them, IPM module M-5 consisted with imidacloprid 600FS @ 3ml/kg (ST) at sowing time followed by foliar application of ker plant extract @ 10ml/lit., Verticillium lecani (1x108cfu/g) @ 6g/lit., and fipronil 5%SC @ 0.035% at definite interval, given effective management of thrips (96.39 and 94.88% mortality in thrips population in 2018-19 and 2019-20, respectively) with relative safety to natural enemies, and pollinators, and lower the pesticide load for pest management practices. Two years study data were also revealed the effectiveness of IPM modules M-5 correlated with higher seed yield (2709 kg/ha), economics (Rs.1.50 Lakh) and B: C ratio (4.9:1). Subsequently, it recommends that IPM modules consisted with botanical product, entomopathogenic fungi based bio-pesticides and insecticides exhibited sustainable management module for thrips on coriander and comparatively safer to natural enemies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Coriander
  topic: keywords
subject: thrips
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subject: management
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subject: IPM modules
  topic: keywords
subject: Economics
  topic: keywords
creator: Narottam Kumar Meena
creator: K. Kant
creator: R. Singh
creator: M D Meena
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 89
ending page: 98
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i1.10

Biochemical characterization of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes for downy mildew resistance
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description: Downy mildew (Peronospora trigonella Gaumann) of fenugreek is the most serious disease all over the country.The leaves of fenugreek genotypes AM-232, AM-251, AM-85, AM-256 and AM-286AM-660, AM-661, AM-663, AM-651 AM-665 and AFg-1 were taken after 5 days of visual symptoms from the field for biochemical characterization. Biochemical data were correlated with percent disease index (PDI) score. Maximum PPO activity was observed in AM-85 (10.5 unit min-1g -1 protein) and AM-256 (8.5 unit min-1g -1 protein). Genotypes AM-85 and AM-256 had PDI score of 26.3 and 16.3, respectively for downy mildew disease. Catalase activity was observed maximum in AM-660 (17.5µmol H2O2 min-1 g-1 protein) followed by AM-660 and AM-232 with a PDI score of 21.3, 23.8 and 8.8 respectively. Peroxidase activity was found maximum in AM-651 (1102.6 µmol guaiacol min-1 g-1 protein) with a maximum PDI score (32) while minimum activity was observed in AM-256 (517µmol guaiacol min-1 g-1 protein). Total phenol concentration in fenugreek genotypes was observed from 1.1 to 4.0 mg-1 g FW . Genotypes with higher phenol content scored less PDI than those with lower phenol content. PCA-biplot and correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between PDI score and peroxidase activity while a significant negative correlation of PDI score was observed with catalase(-0.769**), PPO activity (-0.754**) and phenol content (0.570*). Biochemical and PDI score data were further used to obtain hierarchial clustering of genotypes which clustered fenugreek genotypes into three groups. The first group consisted of AM-232 and AM-256 with a PDI score of 8.8 and 16.3, respectively and identified as resistant sources for downy mildew disease of fenugreek. Thus, the present study demonstrated that PPO, peroxidase and catalase activity along with phenol content can distinguish the resistant germplasm.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Catalase, Downy mildew, Fenugreek, PPO, Peroxidase, Phenol
  topic: keywords
creator: Y K Sharma
creator: M.K. Mahatma
creator: Mohit R. Sharma
creator: R.S. Meena
creator: C.K. Jangir
creator: R.D. Meena
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 81
ending page: 88
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i1.9

RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN ADDRESSING THE NUTRITIONAL, INDUSTRIAL AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF MAGICAL SPICE: KALONJI (Nigella Sativa)"
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description: Nigella Sativa, also called black cumin or kalonji, is a highly valued and flexible plant that has been used in food, medicine, and industry for a long time. Because of their unique taste and smell, the seeds are very popular. They are used in everything from lamb meals to bread and chutneys. Nigella sativa is used in food, but it has also been looked at to see if it could be used as a drug. It's been used to treat health problems like hyperhomocysteinemia, heart disease, and high blood pressure because it kills bacteria and fights free radicals. This "magical spice" is also used in many different businesses. As a preservative, it keeps cheeses and pickles free of harmful germs throughout production. Constant new research into its potential health advantages further strengthens the case that it is a multipurpose plant of considerable scientific interest. More and more research is being done on Nigella sativa, and each new discovery highlights its potential benefits. Oxidative stress, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular health are just few of the concerns that have been demonstrated to benefit from it.
subject: Review Article
  topic: section
creator: Shrishti Joshi Shrishti Joshi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 16
ending page: 24
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i1.2

Impact of hydro priming on seed germination and field emergence in ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi)
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description: Seed priming, a pre-sowing treatment aimed at enhancing germination speed and early seedling vigor, was evaluated in Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi). Hydropriming durations significantly influenced germination and seedling vigour parameters. Seeds primed for 65 hours exhibited the shortest germination initiation time (16 hours) compared to 66 hours in non-primed seeds and 94 hours in seeds primed for 10–15 hours, highlighting the importance of optimal hydration for metabolic activation. The shortest Mean Germination Time (66 hours) and the highest germination uniformity were observed with hydropriming durations of 50–55 hours, demonstrating enhanced synchronization and seedling vigor. Although field emergence rates remained statistically insignificant across treatments, the hydropriming for 40-50 hrs significantly enhance the speed of field emergence, seedling length (8.81 cm) and biomass (fresh and dry weights) (45 DAS), as compared to the control (8.31 cm), indicating physiological benefits under field conditions. However, non-significant impact on seed yield (g/plot) was observed, likely due to environmental variability. These findings revealed that hydropriming can be used as a potential tool for improving germination speed and early seedling vigour in Ajwain, with possible applications in other seed spice crops.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Seed spices,
  topic: keywords
subject: hydropriming
  topic: keywords
subject: Ajwain
  topic: keywords
subject: germination
  topic: keywords
subject: seedling vigor
  topic: keywords
subject: field emergence
  topic: keywords
subject: seed yield
  topic: keywords
creator: Sanjay Kumar
creator: S N Saxena
creator: Mahesh Kumar Mahatma
creator: Ravi Y
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 57
ending page: 64
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v14i1.6

Effect of Foliar Application of Micro nutrients on Growth and Yield of Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.)
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description: An field study was conducted at department of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic crops, College of Horticulture, RVSKVV, Mandsaur, (M.P.) during the Rabi season 2020-21 in simple Randomized Block Design with replicated three times. Result revealed that the treatment T - (FeSO + MnSO + ZnO @2g each) showed early8 4 4 flowering (69.17), maturity (122.67), plant height (12.07, 35.57, 54.43 and 54.50 cm), number of branches (3.93, 7.53, 8.73 and 8.73plant ), fresh weight (3.62, 31.67, 48.77 and 42.43 g plant ), dry weight (0.41, 6.20, 12.96 and 15.13 g plant ) at 40, 80, 120 days after sowing and at harvest respectively but at same weather condition and other edaphic factor the minimum data were recorded in T -(control). Moreover, the highest number of capsule (26.01) number of1 seeds (71.01), seed yield (7.81 q ha ), biological yield (21.27), test weight (2.24), harvest index (36.95) were observed under the same treatment as compared to untreated control. The highest net returns (? 99600) and benefit: cost ratio (2.43:1) was also recorded in T - (FeSO + MnSO + ZnO @2g each) over T -(control).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: D.K. Dhakad , K.C. Meena , I.S. Naruka and Nitin Soni
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 58
ending page: 62
doi: 10.56093/

Efficacy of Agro Clean as pesticide in cumin and coriander
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description: An experiment was conducted during two consecutive rabi seasons of 2018-19 and 2019-20 to study the efficacy of Agro Clean as pesticide in cumin and coriander. The product showed maximum effectiveness against cumin blight @ 5ml litre and inhibited maximum mycelial growth (26.27%) when compared with control. In field conditions also the product showed effectiveness against cumin blight disease and observed the minimum disease (PDI 13.2) at 5ml/litre. In coriander in field conditions the product showed various degrees of effectiveness against coriander powdery -1 -1 mildew disease and observed the minimum disease (PDI 6.9) at 5ml litre . In cumin Agro Clean @ 2ml litre significantly reduced aphid, green aphid and thrips population and recorded of 3.84, 1.20 and 1.00 populations per plant. Agro Clean @ 5 ml litre is promising to control cumin blight and coriander powdery mildew. Agro Clean @ 2 ml litre could be used to manage aphid, green aphid and thrips in cumin. Agro Clean could be used as pesticide in order to achieve safe and sustainable yield of cumin as well coriander.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agro clean, cumin, coriander, efficacy, pesticide
  topic: keywords
creator: N. Chaudhary, K. Kant, P. N. Dubey, R. D. Meena, S.S. Meena, Shiv Lal and S.N. Saxena
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 53
ending page: 57
doi: 10.56093/

Identification of an extra early maturing accession IC 0624520 of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)
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description: Fenugreek is well known as “methi” belongs to family Fabaceae and sub-family Papilionaceae is native of Mediterranean regions. It is a popular seed spice crop of India having good medicinal value. An accession IC 0624520 identified at ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station Jodhpur which starts flowering at 48 days after sowing and matures in 93 days only. It matures about 30-40 days early in comparison to normal existing improved cultivars, which takes 120-140 days. Plant ideotype of this accession is semi-erect to spreading type. Plants of this variety can resist the powdery mildew disease and terminal heat losses caused due to high temperature at the end of season.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Early maturing, fenugreek, germplasm, IC 0624520.
  topic: keywords
creator: O.V. Singh , Kartar Singh , V. S. Meena , Neelam Shekhawat and Veena Gupta
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 50
ending page: 52
doi: 10.56093/

Response of Coriandrum sativum with variable soil pH of Typic Haplustalfs and Typic Heplustepts
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description: Some of the crops traditionally adopted by the farmers in a certain area and later on those areas recognized as bowl or hot spots for a particular crop. Still there is a scope to achieve more yield in non-traditional areas than the potential yield in traditional area. Therefore, present study was conducted under controlled conditions to evaluate the coriander under various soil pH levels (6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0 and 8.5 ± 0.35). Data revealed that most of the growth and yield parameter were at par up to pH 7.0 and reduced thereafter. Biomass accumulation was increased with increase in pH up to neutral level and reduced thereafter. Seed produced by the Ajmer coriander-1 was 5-6 time lower with the alkaline pH then the neutral to slight acidic pH. Harvest index was at par with pH acid to neutral and was lowest at pH 7.0. N and P content in seed and straw decreased with increase in pH. However, potassium content in seed increased with higher levels of pH. Iron content in seed and straw increased with increasing levels of pH. However, zinc content in seed increased with increase in pH and reduced down in straw with higher pH. Copper and Manganese content in seed and straw decreased with increasing soil pH. The uptake of N and K was also increased up to pH 7.0 and reduction took place beyond pH 7.5. However, P uptake was remained at par up to pH 7.0 and reduced after pH 7.5. The total removal of iron and zinc increased up to pH 7.0 and lower down thereafter. Moreover, manganese and copper accumulation decreased with increasing in soil pH. Chlorophyll content a, b and total decreased with increase in soil pH. Beyond the pH 9.0, plant could not complete the life cycle and showed chlorosis. Therefore, soil pH is one of the important factors to harvest yield potential of coriander. It can also inference that variety ACr-1 is most suitable in slight acid to neutral pH soils than neutral to alkaline soil pH.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ajmer coriander-1, Coriandrum sativum, growth, nutrient uptake, Soil pH, yield
  topic: keywords
creator: O.P. Aishwath , B.K. Jha , R.S. Mehta , R.K. Yadav , R.L. Meena and R.S Meena
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 42
ending page: 49
doi: 10.56093/

AJMER CORIANDER - 3 (ACr-3): A HIGH YIELDING AND POWDERY MILDEW RESISTANT CORIANDER VARIETY
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description: A new coriander variety ACr-3 had been released with an average seed yield (16.88q/ha), essential oil (0.55%) and powdery mildew resistance. The variety was recommended for release in Annual GroupMeet XXIXAICRPS workshop held at Dr.YSPUH&F Solan (H.P.) during 4-6th Oct.2018 and notified vide S.O.4272(E) dated 26.11.2019for commercial cultivation under timely sown, with recommended POP for growing areas of Rajasthan. This verity is performing well at farmer field and adoption of new coriander variety ACr-3 by the coriander growers will increase their farm productivity and income, thus improving their livelihood besides, better sustenance of spice industry in the country and fetching more foreign exchange.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: ACr-3, high yielding, essential oil, powdery mildew
  topic: keywords
creator: Ram Swaroop Meena
creator: Y.K. Sharma
creator: G. Lal
creator: S.K. Tahlan
creator: Singh D.
creator: Singh J.P.
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-04
publication date: 2024-12-04
starting page: 57
ending page: 63
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v13i1-2.8

Ajmer Fennel-3: A high Yielding and Ramularia Blight Resistant Fennel Variety
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description: A new fennel variety AF-3 has been released with an average seed yield (2143 kg ha-1), essential oil (1.9%) and Ramularia blight resistance. The variety was recommended for release in Annual Group Meet XXIX AICRPs workshop held at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan (H.P.) during 4-6th Oct., 2018 and notified vide S.O.4272(E) dated 26.11.2019 for commercial cultivation under timely sown, with recommended POP for growing areas of Rajasthan. Adoption of new fennel variety AF-3 by the fennel growers will increase their farm productivity and income, thus improving their livelihood besides better sustenance of spice industry in the country.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: AF-3, high yielding, essential oil, Moderately Resistant to Ramularia blight
  topic: keywords
creator: Ram Swaroop Meena
creator: G. Lal,
creator: S.N. Saxena
creator: N.K. Meena
creator: R.D. Meena
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-04
publication date: 2024-12-04
starting page: 51
ending page: 56
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v13i1-2.7

Phytochemical screening of cryo-grinded Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.)
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description: Ajwain is a rich source of phytochemicals. To find out best solvent for phytochemical extraction various solvents i.e. water, alcohol, hydro-alcoholic (70:30), benzene, petroleum ether, hexane and methanol were used. Maximum extractive value was observed with hexane (16.28) followed by alcohol (16.04) and methanol (14.75) solvent. Further phytochemicals analysis were carried out using hexan and methanol solvent.Qualitative chemical tests were conducted to identify various phytoconstituents in all samples. Various tests were performed to identify carbohydrates, proteins, steroids, amino acids, flavonoids, alkaloids, tennis, vitamin, glycosides and triterpenoids in ajwain. In ajwain carbohydrate, protein, amino acid, steroids, and flavonoids were detected in both the solvent and all the tests were positive. Alkaloids, Triterpenoids and vitamin tests were absent in both the solvent of ajwain. Tenins and glycosides were present in some test of methanol extract and also hexane extract of ajwain. It is considerably easier and cheaper to perform a preliminary phytochemical screening by using qualitative methods
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ajwain, amino acid, cryo-grinding, carbohydrate, hexane, methanol, protein
  topic: keywords
creator: L.K. Sharma , D. Agarwal , Sapna Jain , S. John , R. Kumar , Amit Bhargav , M.K. Mahatma* & S.N. Saxena
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 35
ending page: 41
doi: 10.56093/

Ajmer Nigella -20: A new high-yielding nigella variety
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description: Nigella (Nigella sativa L.) well known as black cumin belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is an important seed spice crop grown in India. The genus Nigella comprises more than 116 species, the most popular of which is Nigella sativa L. Nigella is classified as a seed spice because its dried seeds are used as a spice. ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer has developed the Ajmer Nigella- 20 (AN-20) variety through the mass selection breeding method. This variety starts flowering in 85-90 days after seed sowing in the field and matures in 145-150 days. It belongs to the medium maturity group. Plants of AN-20 are erect type, bear white flowers and their siliqua consist of 65-80 seeds per siliqua. Ajmer Nigella-20 seeds contain a higher amount of total oil (28.08 %) than other released varieties. In the multilocation trail, AN-20 resulted in a 1025 kg per ha seed yield which was 43% higher than Azad Kalonji (714 kg/ha). Ajmer Nigella-20 is recommended for cultivation in all nigella growing areas of Rajasthan.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nigella, yield, quality, total oil, variety
  topic: keywords
creator: S S Meena
creator: R.K. Kakani
creator: B. Singh
creator: Y K Sharma
creator: R D Meena
creator: K Kant
creator: R S Meena
creator: S Lal
creator: R S Mehta
creator: P K Agarwal
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-04
publication date: 2024-12-04
starting page: 44
ending page: 50
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v13i1-2.6

Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance studies in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
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description: The present investigation was carried out at Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar, using 148 turmeric accessions along with two varieties. The genotypes were evaluated in Randomized Complete Block Design with two replications to ascertain extent of variability, heritability and genetic advance for yield and other horticultural traits among the genotypes. Analysis of variance showed significant differences among all the genotypes for all the characters under study. Eight genotypes viz., BS 9, BS 50, BS 100, BS 122, CL101, B 2, B 3, CL 101, CL 206, and two varieties BSR 1and BSR 2 were found to be high yielding. They could be the promising parents for utilization in further breeding programmes. Moderate PCV and GCV were observed for yield of rounds plot . High heritability estimates were observed for all the characters viz., plant height, no. of leaves plant , no of tillers, rhizome yield plot , finger rhizome yield and mother rhizome yield with projected yield (t ha ) studied
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: : Genotypes, genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance, genetic advance as percent of mean, Turmeric
  topic: keywords
creator: S. Praneetha*, P. Vinoth and V.K.I. Sri Subalakshm
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 30
ending page: 34
doi: 10.56093/

Ajmer Green Coriander-1 (AGCr-1): A Leafy Variety of Coriander for Off Season Cultivation
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description: Ajmer Green Coriander-1 (AGCr-1) variety of coriander has been released for leafy purpose and powdery mildew resistance for off season cultivation in Rajasthan state. The average yield of green leaves was 2732.89 kg/ha under shade net conditions. This variety has powdery mildew resistance with percent disease score of 21.69 %. The essential oil content of leaves and seeds was observed 0.0 5% and 0.36 %, respectively. The variety was recommended for release in Institute Research Advisory (IRC) Committee Meeting held at ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Ajmer and submitted State Seed Sub-Committee, Govt. of Rajasthan and notified vide S.O. No./1480 (E); dated 01.04.2021 for commercial cultivation under timely sown, with recommended POP for growing areas of Rajasthan. In off-season, coriander growers will be able to grow AGCr-1 to accomplish market demand and improve their farm productivity and income.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: AGCr-1, Higher Green Leaf Yield, Essential oil, Moderately Resistant to Powdery Mildew
  topic: keywords
creator: Narottam Kumar Meena
creator: G. Lal
creator: R. Singh
creator: S.P. Maheria
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-04
publication date: 2024-12-04
starting page: 90
ending page: 95
doi: 10.56093/IJSS.v13i1-2.13

Response of ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.) genotypes for growth and yield
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description: Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.) also known as Bishop's weed is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to family Apiaceae bearing grayish brown fruits. The major ajwain producing countries are India, Persia, Iran, Egypt, Afghanistan, Pakistan and North Africa. Thirteen ajwain genotypes were evaluated for various plant growths, seed yield attributing traits and essential oil content during 2016-17 to 2018-2019 at six (Hissar, Guntur, Jobner, Jagudan & Faizabad) AICRP centres including ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer, India. The significant differences were obtained for all the -1 parameters studied. Plant height ranged from 118.8-121.1 cm, number of primary branches 18.0-18.8, umbels plant -1 -1 265.6-298.8, umbellate umbel 24.0-27.4 and seeds umbellate 19.0-19.5. On the basis of mean seed yield (1652.45 kg ha .) of three years (2016-17 to 2018-2019) at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer, the maximum seed yield was recorded as 1652.45 kg ha in AA-73, followed by IA-1(1406.91 kg ha ) showing an increase of 88.06 & 57.03 % higher seed yield over Ajmer Ajwain -2 and Ajmer Ajwain -1 (checks), respectively. Seeds of AA-73 contains 9.15% total oil and 6.38% essential oil which is higher (39.26 and 17.27% respectively) as compared to Ajmer Ajwain-2, national check.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ajwain, essential oil, genotypes, growth parameters, seed yield.
  topic: keywords
creator: S.S.Meena*, Y.K.Sharma, M.D.Meena, S.N. Saxena, Shyam Sundar Meena, N. Choudhary, R.D. Meena, G.K Tripathi and P.K. Agrawal
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 26
ending page: 29
doi: 10.56093/

Efficacy of Agro Charger as yield enhancer in cumin and coriander
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description: An experiment was conducted during two consecutive rabi seasons of 2018-19 and 2019-20 to study the efficacy of Agro Charger as yield enhancer in cumin and coriander. The results of field experiment showed maximum seed yield (495 kg ha ) of cumin recorded in treatment receiving Agro Charger @ 2 ml litre . Seed yield increased by 17.29 % and 43.89 % over control and Agro Charger @ 4 ml litre respectively with the use of Agro Charger @ 2 ml litre in cumin. The maximum essential oil (4.15%) in cumin recorded with treatment receiving Agro Charger @ 5 ml litre . In coriander, maximum seed yield (797 kg/ha) was registered with Agro Charger @ 3 ml litre . Seed yield increased by 29.80 % over Agro Charger @ 2 ml litre with the use of Agro Charger @ 3 ml litre Agro Charger @ 2 ml litre and @ 3 ml litre in cumin and coriander respectively is better and eco-friendly source of nutrition in order to achieve safe and sustainable yield of cumin and coriander.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agro charger, cumin, coriander, efficacy, yield
  topic: keywords
creator: N. Chaudhary, K. Kant, P. N. Dubey, R. D. Meena, M.D. Meena and P.K. Agrawal
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 International Journal of Seed Spices https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2021-12-31
publication date: 2021-12-31
starting page: 23
ending page: 25
doi: 10.56093/