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List of publications of Dr. R.G. Somkuwar

List of publications of Dr. R.G. Somkuwar

Research Articles
  1. Somkuwar, R.G. and T.A. More. 1993. Downy mildew resistance in melon (Cucumis melo L). Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative, 16:40-41.
  2. More, T.A., Varma, A., Seshadri, V.S., Somkuwar, R.G. and L. Rajamony. 1993. Breeding and development of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) resistant lines in melon. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative, 16:44-46.
  3. Aghora, T.S., Mohan, N. and Somkuwar, R.G. 1994. Evaluation of vegetable cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) for earliness, protein content and green yield. Legume Research, 17(2): 138-140.
  4. Somkuwar, R.G., R. Veere Gowda, T.H. Singh and C.S. Pathak. 1996. Screening of onion for resistance to onion basal rot. Madras Agric. J. 83(4): 273-275.
  5. Somkuwar, R.G., K.G. Mahakal and P.B. Kale. 1996. Effect of different levels of nitrogen on growth and yield of okra. P.K.V. Res. J. 21(1): 22-24.
  6. Mohan, N., T.S. Aghora and Somkuwar, R.G. 1995. Reaction of french bean germplasm to angular leaf spot (Isariopsis griseoli Sacc.). Legume Research, 18(4): 215-216.
  7. Mohan, N., D.K. Hore, T.S. Aghora and Somkuwar, R.G. 1995. Vegetable crops germplasm collecting in Meghalaya and Assam - North East India: International Plant Genetic Resources Institute Newsletter, 8:14-15.
  8. Somkuwar, R.G. and T.A. More. 1996. Inheritance of downy mildew resistance in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L). Indian J. Hort. 53(1): 50-52.
  9. Somkuwar, R.G., Mahakal, K.G., and Kale, P.B. 1997. Effect of different levels of nitrogen on growth and yield in okra varieties. P.K.V. Res. J. 21(2): 202-204.
  10. Veer Gowda, R., Singh, T.H. and Somkuwar, R.G. 1998. Genetic variability in onion. P.K.V. Res. J. 22(1): 146-148.
  11. Moorthy, P.N.K., N. Mohan, K. Srinivasan, T.S. Aghora, N.K.K. Kumar and Somkuwar, R.G. 1998. Resistance to the bean fly Ophiomyia phaseoli (Tryon) in common beans. Pest Management in Horticulture Ecosystems, 4(2): 93-98.
  12. Tomar, J.B. and Somkuwar, R.G. 1997. Cowpea germplasm exploration in Bihar. J. Economic & Taxonomic Botany, 21(3): 689-690.
  13. Somkuwar, R.G., R. Veere Gowda and Singh, T.H. 1997. Varietal response to white rot in onion. Madras Agric. J. 84(6): 343-344.
  14. Mohan, N., T.S. Aghora, R.G. Somkuwar and Ganesan, G. 1997. Evaluation of fresh bean for resistance to root rot. Madras Agric. J. 84(6): 342-343.
  15. Mohan, N., T.S. Aghora and Somkuwar, R.G. 1997. Identification of french bean lines resistant to bacterial blight. J. Mah. Agric. Uni. 21(2): 309-310.
  16. Murthy, T.V.N., R.G. Somkuwar, M.C. Pushpalatha and Hema, M.V. 1997. Heterosis breeding in vegetable amaranthus (Amaranthus tricolor L.). P.K.V. Res. J. 21(1): 71-73.
  17. Mohan, N., T.S. Aghora, R.G. Somkuwar and Girija Ganeshan. 1997. Source of resistance to rust in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Indian J. Agric. Sci. 67(2): 85-86.
  18. Somkuwar, R.G., R. Veere Gowda and Singh, T.H. 1997. Evaluation of onion varieties for storage life. P.K.V. Res. J. 21(2): 186-188.
  19. Banerjee Kaushik, Ramteke, S.D. and Somkuwar, R.G. 2000. Terminal residues of hydrogen cyanamide in grape (Vitis vinifera L.) berries. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 70(7): 481.
  20. Ramteke, S.D., Satisha, J., Singh, R.K. and Somkuwar, R.G. 2001. Effect of soil moisture stress on nutrient content, growth and yield of Tas-A-Ganesh grapes grafted on Dogridge rootstock. Annals of Plant Physiology, 15(1): 67-71.
  21. Somkuwar, R.G., S.D. Ramteke and S.D. Shikhamany. 2002. Effect of ripeness on shelf life in Thompson Seedless grape. Indian J. Hort., 59(3): 230-232.
  22. Ramteke, S.D.; R.G. Somkuwar, S.D. Shikhamany, and J. Satisha. 2002. Growth regulators in increasing pedicel thickness and shelf life in Tas-A-Ganesh grapes (Vitis vinifera) grafted on 1613 C rootstock. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 72(1): 3-5.
  23. Ramteke, S.D.; Somkuwar, R.G.; Shikhamany, S.D. and Banerjee, K. 2003. Cumulative effect of hydrogen cyanamide on growth, yield and quality of Tas-A-Ganesh grapes. Ann. Plant. Physiol. 17(1): 6-11.
  24. Satisha, J., S.D. Shikhamany and R.G. Somkuwar. 2004. Variation in apical dominance in Thompson Seedless vines grafted on different rootstocks. Indian J. of Hort. 61(4): 350-351.
  25. Somkuwar, R.G., S.D. Ramteke and S.D. Shikhamany. 2005. Effect of cutting position and delay in pre-cooling on shelf life of Thompson Seedless grapes. J. Mah. Agric. Uni. 30(2): 203-204.
  26. Ramteke, S.D. and R.G. Somkuwar. 2005. Effect of quantum on increasing growth, yield and quality of grapes. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 18(1): 13-17.
  27. Ramteke, S.D. and R.G. Somkuwar. 2005. Effect of Cycocel sprays on increasing growth and yield of Tas-A-Ganesh grapes grafted on Dogridge rootstock. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 18(1): 18-20.
  28. Somkuwar, R.G., S.D. Ramteke and S.D. Shikhamany. 2005. Effect of polyliner and tissue papers in packages on storage life of Thompson Seedless. Indian J. Hort. 62(1): 60-62.
  29. Ramteke, S.D. and R.G. Somkuwar. 2005. Effect of homobrassinolide on yield, quality and storage life in Thompson Seedless grape. Indian J. Pl. Physiol. 10(2): 179-181.
  30. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha, S.D. Ramteke and Kavita Mundankar. 2005. Effect of different rootstocks on graft success in Flame Seedless grapes. Journal of Production and Protection, 2(1): 63-64.
  31. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha and S.D. Ramteke. 2006. Effect of different rootstocks on fruitfulness in Thompson Seedless grapes. Asian J. Plant Sciences. 5(1): 150-152.
  32. Somkuwar, R.G., Ramteke, S.D. and J. Satisha. 2006. Effect of diameter on growth and success of Dog Ridge rootstock cuttings. J. Mah. Agril. Uni. 31(2): 237-238.
  33. Satisha, J., S.D. Shikhamany and R.G. Somkuwar. 2006. A study on in-situ grafting of Tas-A-Ganesh grapes on different rootstocks. J. Mah. Agril. Uni. 31(2): 223-225.
  34. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2006. Evaluation of grape genotypes for shelf life. Ann. Plant Physiol. 19(2): 133-136.
  35. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2006. Yield and quality in relation to different crop loads on Tas-A-Ganesh table grapes (Vitis vinifera L.). Journal of Plant Sciences 1(2): 176-181.
  36. Ramteke, S.D., R.G. Somkuwar and S.D. Shikhamany. 2006. Effect of stage and concentration of GA3 and Carbaryl on cluster compactness in Tas-A-Ganesh on 1613 C rootstock. Mah. J. Agric. Uni. 31(3): 364-365.
  37. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2006. Evaluation of grape varieties for yield and quality attributes. PKV Res. J. 30(1): 23-24.
  38. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2006. Standardization of concentration and season for maximum plantlets from grape rootstock. PKV Res. J. 30(1): 111-112.
  39. Satisha, J., S.D. Shikhamany and R.G. Somkuwar. 2006. Studies on inverted bottleneck symptom in grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.) raised on rootstocks. Indian J. Hort. 63(3): 240-243.
  40. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha and S.D. Ramteke. 2007. Standardization of propagation methods to raise grape vineyards on rootstock. Ad. Plant Sci. 20(1): 107-109.
  41. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2007. Fruitfulness in relation to pruning position in Flame Seedless grapes grafted on Dog Ridge rootstock. The Asian J. Hort. 2: 184-186.
  42. Ramteke, S.D. and Somkuwar, R.G. 2007. Effect of shade nets on berry growth and quality in Tas-A-Ganesh grapes. The Asian J. Hort. 2: 224-226.
  43. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha and S.D. Ramteke. 2007. Standardization of stock and scion for propagation through grafting in Thompson Seedless grapes. J. Maharashtra Agric. Uni. 32(3): 349-351.
  44. Aghora, T.S., N. Mohan, R.G. Somkuwar and Girija Ganeshan. 2006. Breeding garden pea for combined resistance to rust and powdery mildew. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 19(2): 371-377.
  45. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2007. Wedge grafting compatibility in different grape varieties raised on Dog Ridge rootstock. Ann. Plant Physiol. 20(1): 22-25.
  46. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2007. Effect of shoot orientation on growth, biochemical changes and fruitfulness in Thompson Seedless (Vitis vinifera L.) grapes. J. Plant Sciences, 3(2): 182-187.
  47. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha and S.D. Ramteke. 2007. Effect of Indol-3-Butyric acid on rooting of Dog Ridge rootstock. Ann. Plant Physiol. 20(2): 186-187.
  48. Somkuwar, R.G. and S.D. Ramteke. 2007. Fruitfulness in relation to bud position in Tas-A-Ganesh grapes grafted on Dog Ridge rootstock. The Asian J. Hort. 2(2): 87-88.
  49. Aghora, T.S., N. Mohan, R.G. Somkuwar and Girija Ganeshan. 2007. Breeding French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) for resistance to rust. J. Hort. Sci. 2(2): 104-107.
  50. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha and S.D. Ramteke. 2009. Propagation success in relation to time of grafting in Tas-A-Ganesh grapes. J. Mah. Agril. Uni., 34(1): 113-114.
  51. Somkuwar, R.G. and P.G. Adsule. 2009. Comparative performance of grafted Thompson Seedless grapes with own rooted vines – A case study. J. Mah. Agril. Uni., 34(1): 114-116.
  52. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha, J. Sharma and S.D. Ramteke. 2008. Partitioning of dry matter and nutrient uptake in Thompson Seedless grafted on different rootstock. Acta Hort, 785: 117-119.
  53. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha, J. Sharma and S.D. Ramteke. 2008. Effect of cluster clipping and berry thinning on yield and quality of Thompson Seedless grapes. Acta Hort. 785: 229-231.
  54. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha, S.D. Ramteke and J. Sharma. 2008. Effect of rootstocks and pre-harvest treatments on storage life of Thompson Seedless grapes. Acta Hort. 785: 441-445.
  55. Shikhamany, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G. and Venugopalan, R. 2008. Evaluation of canopy efficiency using leaf area index in Thompson Seedless vines. Acta Hort. 785: 389-391.
  56. Ramteke, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G. and Adsule, P.G. 2008. Effect of CPPU on bunch and berry development in Thompson Seedless grapes. Acta Hort. 785: 213-216.
  57. Ramteke, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G. and Adsule, P.G. 2008. Use of bioregulators to improve the quality of Sharad Seedless grapes. Acta Hort. 785: 225-227.
  58. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha, S.D. Ramteke and J. Sharma. 2009. Root Distribution, Partitioning of Dry Matter and Nutrient Uptake in Thompson Seedless Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) Grafted on Different Rootstocks. Indian J. Agril. Sci. 79(9): 669-673.
  59. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha, and S.D. Ramteke. 2009. Graft performance of Thompson Seedless through wedge grafting on different rootstocks. Indian J. Hort. 66(3): 383-384.
  60. Satisha, J., Somkuwar, R.G., J. Sharma, A.K. Upadhyay and P.G. Adsule. 2010. Influence of rootstocks on growth, yield and fruit composition of Thompson Seedless grapes grown in the Pune region of India. S. Afr. J. Enol. Vitic., 31(1): 1-8.
  61. Ramteke, S.D. and Somkuwar, R.G. 2010. Biochemical changes associated with hydrogen cyanamide induced bud break in grapes. J. Mah. Agril. Uni., 35(3): 470-474.
  62. Somkuwar, R.G., J. Satisha and S.D. Ramteke. 2010. Effect of bunch load on berry growth in Tas-A-Ganesh grafted on different rootstocks. Indian J. Hort. 67(4): 578-580.
  63. Somkuwar, R.G., Bondage, D.D., Surange, M.S. and Ramteke, S.D. 2011. Rooting behaviour, polyphenol oxidase activity, and biochemical changes in grape rootstocks at different growth stages. Turkish J. Agril & Forestry, 35: 281-287.
Books
  • Somkuwar, R.G. 2007. Problems and solutions in grape vineyard. (In Marathi)
  • Somkuwar, R.G. 2007. Techniques in Grape Production. (In Marathi)
  • Somkuwar, R.G. 2008. Sampurna Draksha Margadarshan Pustika. (In Marathi)
Technical Bulletins
  • Somkuwar, R.G. and Adsule, P.G. 2005. Raising Grapes on Rootstocks.
  • Somkuwar, R.G., Satisha, J., Adsule, P.G. and Taware, P.B. 2005. Raising Grapes on Rootstock. (In Marathi)
  • Somkuwar, R.G. 2005. Fruitfulness in Grapes.
  • Somkuwar, R.G. 2008. Training and Pruning in Grapes.
  • Somkuwar, R.G. 2010. Importance of training system in export quality grape production.
  • Ramteke, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G., Adsule, P.G. and Chetti, M.B. 2010. Judicious use of bioregulators to increase productivity and quality in grapes. Technical Bulletin No. 10.
  • Ramteke, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G., Adsule, P.G. and Chetti, M.B. 2010. Use of growth regulators for the production of quality grapes. (Technical Bulletin No. 11) - In Marathi.
Technical Folders
  • Somkuwar, R.G., Sharma, J. and Ramteke, S.D. 2004. Guidelines for ensuring fruitfulness in late pruned grape vineyard. – Folder No. 2.
  • Somkuwar, R.G. 2005. Care and maintenance of grapevine from grafting to cane maturity. (In Marathi) – Folder No. 3.
  • Somkuwar, R.G., Upadhyay, A.K., Sharma, J., Ramteke, S.D., Sawant, S.D., Kulkarni, N.S., Adsule, P.G. and Taware, P.B. 2005. Some tips on Cultural Practices After April Pruning. – Folder No. 4.
  • Somkuwar, R.G., Upadhyay, A.K., Adsule, P.G. and Taware, P.B. August 2006. Vineyard establishment – A Guide to cultural Practices. – Folder No. 5.
  • Somkuwar, R.G. August 2006. Initial Care and Maintenance of grafted vines up to cane development. – Folder No. 6.
  • Somkuwar, R.G. August 2006. Role of Canopy in production of Exportable quality Grapes – Do’s and Don’ts. – Folder No. 7.
  • Somkuwar, R.G., Ramteke, S.D., Sharma, J., Upadhyay, A.K., Sawant, S.D., Kulkarni, N.S., Adsule, P.G. and Taware, P.B. March 2007. Some tips on Forward Pruning. – Folder No. 8.
  • Somkuwar, R.G. and Ramteke, S.D. March 2007. Bunch Development through Canopy Management and Growth Regulators. – Folder No. 9.
  • Somkuwar, R.G. and Satisha, J. March 2007. A Guide to Grape vineyard Development (In Hindi). – Folder No. 10.
  • Ramteke, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G. and Adsule, P.G. May 2009. Use of bioregulators and other practices to enhance the shelf life in grapes. (Technical Folder NO. 17).
  • Ramteke, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G. and Adsule, P.G. August 2009. Use of bioregulators and other inputs for quality grape production. (Extension Folder NO. 30).
  • Ramteke, S.D., Somkuwar, R.G. and Adsule, P.G. August 2009. Use of bioregulators and other inputs for quality grape production. (Extension Folder NO. 31). – In Marathi.
Manuals compilation
  • ‘Pre-Harvest Manual for Production of Table Grapes for Exports’ for APEDA.
  • ‘Post-Harvest Manual of Package of Practices for Export of Table Grapes’ for APEDA.
CD

Three CD’s were prepared during the year 2010-2012.

  • Use of growth regulator and canopy in production of export quality grapes.
  • Preparation of Raisins.
  • Establishment of new vineyard (2012).