http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/82 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:31:36 GMT 2026-04-17T15:31:36Z http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2039 GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY PERFORMANCE OF SOME SWAMP CABBAGE CULTIVARS UNDER NFT SYSTEM 0. FARDOUS, AFRIN The experiment was carried out to evaluate the growth, yield, and quality of some swamp cabbage (Ipomoea aquatica) cultivars grown under Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system in the net house of Department of Horticulture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, during the period from May to July, 2023. The single-factor experiment was laid out with three swamp cabbage cultivars: BARI swamp cabbage-1 (V1), La procesa swamp cabbage-1 (V2), and Nice green swamp cabbage (V3) in Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. The average daytime temperature and relative humidity during the research period were 33.86°C and 91.5%, respectively. Results indicated that the variety, BARI swamp cabbage-1 (V1) performed superior than the other cultivars. The tallest plant height (30.33 cm), largest leaf area (664.80 mm²), highest fresh weight per plant (235.03 g), highest yield (34.83 ton/ha), and dry matter percentage (12.33%) were noted in BARI swamp cabbage-1 (V1). The performance of Nice green swamp cabbage (V3) and La procesa swamp cabbage-1 (V2) found in the same hydroponic system. Nice green (V3) showed good adaptation increase and the highest number of leaves (31 leaves per plant). It also excelled in SPAD readings and vitamin C content. However, V2 (LP-1) showed only moderate results compared to the other two cultivars. BARI swamp cabbage-1 (V1) found superior in terms of chlorophyll-a and β-carotene concentration, making it the top performing cultivar in terms of both yield and quality. The findings demonstrate that NFT hydroponic systems are effective for sustainable swamp cabbage production, particularly in regions with limited water and land resources. Among the tested cultivars, BARI swamp cabbage-1 (V1) is the most promising option for achieving high yields and quality under NFT system. GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY PERFORMANCE OF SOME SWAMP CABBAGE CULTIVARS UNDER NFT SYSTEM; A THESIS BY AFRIN FARDOUS, Registration No. 2205081, MS Session: July-December 2022, Thesis Semester: July-December 2024; MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN HORTICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, HAJEE MOHAMMAD DANESH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, DINAJPUR; DECEMBER 2024. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2039 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2038 EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SOURCES OF NUTRIENTS AND GA3 ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF SWEET GOURD ROSIQUZZAMAN, MD. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different nutrient sources and GA3 concentrations on growth, yield and fruit quality of sweet gourd. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The experiment considered of three sources of nutrients viz. F1 = only recommended doses of fertilizer, F2 = F1+5 ton vermicompost/ha, F3 = F1+2 ton vermicompost/ha + 1 ton MOC/ha and three concentration of GA3 (0ppm, 200ppm and 400ppm). The experiment was conducted to assess plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, male and female flowers, fruit/pit, fruit weight, fruit diameter, fruit length, yield/pit as well as yield per hectare. From the experiment it was revealed that maximum plant height at 30, 45, 60 and 90 DAS (50.80, 102.33, 227.67 and 421.33 cm), number of leaf at 30, 45, 60 and 90 DAS (17.16, 26.53, 51.43 and 68.00), number of branch/plant at 30,45,60 and 90 DAS (1.37, 3.56, 4.78 and 9.60), male and female flowers/plant (57.70 and 9.01), fruits/pit (7.32 kg), fruit weight (4.91 kg), fruit diameter (29.53 cm), fruit length (13.96 cm), yield/pit (39.97kg), yield/ha (39.90 t) was recorded from F2G1 (Only recommended doses of fertilizer + 5 ton vermicompost/ha +200 ppm GA3 and minimum in F3G2 (F1+2 ton vermicompost + MOC (Mustard oil cake)1 ton/ha+ 400 ppm GA3). Results indicated that the treatment combining chemical fertilizer + 500 g of vermicompost per pit and 200 ppm GA3 (F2G1) significantly performed all other treatments across most parameters, showing the highest growth, fruit size and yield. On the other hand, higher GA3 concentrations (400 ppm) and treatments with F3 and MOC (F3G2) led to reduced growth and fruit development. The study concludes with recommendations for using a combination of chemical fertilizers + vermicompost (5 ton/ha) and 200 ppm GA3 to maximize sweet gourd production. The findings suggest that a balanced nutrient management strategy incorporating both organic and inorganic fertilizers, along with moderate GA3 application, is the most effective approach for enhancing sweet gourd productivity. EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SOURCES OF NUTRIENTS AND GA3 ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF SWEET GOURD; A THESIS BY MD. ROSIQUZZAMAN, STUDENT ID: 2305073, SESSION: 2023-2024, THESIS SEMESTER: JULY-DECEMBER, 2024; MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN HORTICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, HAJEE MOHAMMAD DANESH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, DINAJPUR-5200; DECEMBER 2024. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2038 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2037 EFFECTS OF IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF BEETROOT (Beta vulgaris) AKTAR, MST. SHIMA A field experiment was conducted at the research field of horticulture farm of HSTU, Dinajpur Sadar, from November 2023 to March 2024, to evaluate the effects of irrigation and fertilizer on the growth and yield of beetroot (Beta vulgaris). The experiment was designed as a two-factor Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Treatments included three irrigation levels (two, four, and six irrigations) and four types of fertilizers: F1 (only recommended doses of chemical fertilizer, F2 (F1+10 ton/ha cowdung), F3 (F1+10 ton/ha vermicompost), and F4 (F1+ 5 ton/ha cowdung and 5 ton/ha vermicompost). Results revealed that both irrigation and fertilizer significantly influenced growth parameters. Maximum plant height (28.90 cm), number of leaves (8.33), leaf area (149.5 cm2), root length (7.12 cm), root diameter (4.98 cm), single root weight (165.25 g), marketable root weight (141 g), yield per plot (1175 g) was found in treatment I3. Among the irrigation levels, six irrigations yielded the best results, producing the highest growth and yield. Fertilizer treatments F4 (F1 + 5 ton cowdung + 5 ton vermicompost) also showed notable differences leading to the highest root yield. Maximum plant height (27.62 cm), number of leaf (8), maximum leaf area (139.78 cm2), root length (6.64 cm), root diameter (4.89 cm), single root weight (143.44 g), marketable root weight (129.89 g), yield per plot (1086 g), yield per ha (10.867 ton) were found in the F4 treatment. The interaction between irrigation and fertilizer further highlighted significant variations, with the maximum plant height (34.33 cm) number of leaf (10.33), leaf area (149 cm2), root length (8.93 cm), root diameter (6.63 cm), single root weight (240 g), marketable root weight (200 g), yield per plot (1750 g), highest yield per ha (17.5 t/ha) achieved in the treatment I3F4 (six irrigations with recommended doses of chemical fertilizer, 5 ton/ha cowdung, and 5 ton/ha vermicompost. Overall, the study concluded that adopting six irrigations along with recommended doses of chemical fertilizer, 5 ton/ha cowdung, and 5 ton/ha vermicompost is optimal for maximizing beetroot growth and yield under the experimental conditions. EFFECTS OF IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF BEETROOT (Beta vulgaris); A THESIS BY MST. SHIMA AKTAR, STUDENT ID: 1701034, SESSION: 2023-2024, THESIS SEMESTER: JULY-DECEMBER, 2024; MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN HORTICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, HAJEE MOHAMMAD DANESH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, DINAJPUR-5200; DECEMBER 2024. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2037 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2036 EFFECT OF BORON ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF ONION SIDDIQUA, NASRIN A study was carried out at the Horticulture research field of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur during 2023-2024 cropping season, aimed to determine the boron dosage for enhancing onion growth and yield. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications and six treatments: B0 (control), B1 (1 kg/ha), B2 (2 kg/ha), B3 (3 kg/ha), B4 (4 kg/ha) and B5 (5 kg/ha). The experiment evaluated boron impact on onion growth and yield. Full doses of boron were applied in the form of boric acid, respectively. Results revealed that boron had significant effect on plant height, leaves per plant, bulb diameter and notably increasing yield of bulb per hectare. The tallest plant (65.43 and 65.50cm at 50 and 60 DAP respectively), obtained from B3 treatment compare to the control, maximum diameter of bulb (10.35 cm at 60 DAP) was found in B3 treatment. The maximum yield 13.66 tons per hectare obtained from B3 treatment. So, 3 kg/ha boron application demonstrated promise in enhancing overall yield performance in onions, suggesting its potential as a growth regulator. EFFECT OF BORON ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF ONION; A THESIS BY NASRIN SIDDIQUA, Student No.: 2305070, Thesis Semester: July-December, 2024, Session: 2023-2024; MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN HORTICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, HAJEE MOHAMMAD DANESH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, DINAJPUR-5200, BANGLADESH; DECEMBER, 2024. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://103.7.193.12:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2036 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z