Star gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus) is belongs to family Phyllanthaceae. The genus name Phyllanthus is derived from Greek words meaning leaf-flower, an allusion to the apparent bearing of flowers on the leaves. The species name acidus is on account of the acidity of the fruit. The tree usually flowers and produces fruit twice a year. It has been widely distributed and is variously known in different country. Thai people believe that a Mayom tree (Star Gooseberry) planted in front of the house will bring fame and success. The plant is a good remedy for different types of ailments. The plant...

A study was conducted to assess the magnitude of heterosis and combining ability in the line x tester cross material involving 24 hybrids generated by crossing eight lines with three testers and one commercial hybrid check (Hybrid Mahyco-28) in okra during Summer-2014 at Regional Horticultural Research Station, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, N.A.U., Navsari. In this experiment, significant heterosis and combining ability were found for most of the traits.

As tomato is day neutral plant, many varieties are planted round the year. But there is a need to ascertain appropriate transplanting date to achieve higher quantitative and better qualitative yield. Temperature and light intensity play a vital role in tomato plants growth, fruit setting, number of seeds and thereby the shape of fruits. Historically, vegetable growers have employed plastic films for mulching to reduce the growth of weeds, soil erosion by wind and water, leaching of fertilizer and the development of plant pest-diseases coming from the soil. Plastic mulch directly affects the...