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Natural Resource Management
Name of the Head of Department: Dr. C. H. Raval
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About the Department
The Department of Natural Resource Management was established in April 2018. The department was started with multi-functional activities like Teaching, Research and Extension in Agronomy, Agril. Chemistry & Soil Science, Agril. Meteorology and Agril. Engineering. The department is working for teaching and research in NRM disciplines of horticulture for the students as well as farming community. It contributes in creating human resources in the different field of Horticulture as well as giving inputs/policies to strengthen farmer-scientist linkage through different research findings. The department is also involved in different extension activities such as organizing workshops, seminars, training programmes and delivering talks/lectures.
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (5th Dean’s committee)
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Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
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1 |
NRMH 1.1 |
Fundamentals of Soil Science |
3(2+1) |
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2 |
NRMH 2.2 |
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management |
2(1+1) |
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3 |
NRMH 2.3 |
Water Management in Horticultural Crops |
2(1+1) |
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4 |
NRMH 2.4 |
Agro-meteorology and Climate Change |
2(1+1) |
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5 |
NRMH 3.5 |
Organic Farming |
2(1+1) |
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6 |
NRMH 4.6 |
Farm Power and Machinery |
2(1+1) |
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7 |
NRMH 4.7 |
Soil, Water and Plant Analysis |
2(1+1) |
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8 |
NRMH 5.8 |
Weed Management in Horticultural Crops |
2(1+1) |
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9 |
NRMH 6.9 |
Introduction to Major Field Crops |
2(1+1) |
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10 |
NRMH 6.10 |
Introductory Agroforestry |
2(1+1) |
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11 |
NRMH 6.11 |
Environmental Studies and Disaster Management |
3(2+1) |
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Total |
24 (13+11) |
On-going research schemes/projects:
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Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
Name of PI |
Funding Agency |
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1. |
Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) |
Dr. C. H. Raval |
Anand Agricultural University, Anand |
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2. |
Evaluation of nutrient management modules in okra + cowpea – cabbage + fenugreek intercropping system |
Dr. Amita Parmar |
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3. |
Efficacy of TRACKON GOLD application on yield, quality and soil properties under Pigeon Pea (Red Gram) |
Dr.C.H.Raval |
Sulphur Mills Ltd. Andheri (East) Mumbai |
Projects completed:
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Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
Name of PI |
Year of completion |
Funding Agency |
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1. |
“Nutrient management through organics in onion (Allium cepa L.) as intercrop in sapota orchard.” |
Dr.C.H.Raval |
2019-2020 |
Anand Agricultural University, Anand |
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2. |
Nutrient management through organics in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var.italica L.) |
Dr. D. D. Parekh |
Anand Agricultural University, Anand |
Major achievements of research:
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Research Recommendations |
Nos. |
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Farming Community |
01 |
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Scientific Community |
00 |
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Total |
01 |
Research Publications:
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Sr. No. |
Particulars |
No. of Publications |
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1 |
Research Paper |
National |
04 |
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International |
07 |
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2 |
Research Reports/Booklet/ Bulletin etc. |
- |
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3 |
Popular Articles |
07 |
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Department infrastructure and museum:
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Sr. No. |
Facilities available |
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Lab & Museum |
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Online Teaching platform -Impartus |
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Wi-Fi Facility for faculties and Students |
Advanced Instrumentation facilities:
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pH meter |
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EC meter |
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Spectrophotometer |
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Flame photometer |
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Hot air oven |
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Vibrating sieve shaker |
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Shaking machine |
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Muffle furnace |
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Centrifuge machine |
Future plans/thrust areas:
1. To improve the input use efficiency through integrated nutrient management in Horticultural crops.
2. To find out the effect of organic farming and conventional agricultural practices on soil health under climate change scenario.
