Pulses Research Station
Anand Agricultural University
Model Farm, Vadodara-390 003
Year of Establishment
: 1892
Since 1892, Vadodara center,
popularly known as ‘Model Farm’, was working with the aim at to
educate and train farmers of Vadodara and adjoining regions in
agriculture and allied fields. In this context, Agricultural
Diploma School was established in 1937. After establishment of
Gujarat Agricultural University in 1972, this center was handed
over to the Gujarat Agricultural University with all its
activities.
Pulse Research Scheme was initiated in 1977, but then shifted
to Sardarkrushinagar in 1979. However, looking to the scopes of
pulses research in Middle Gujarat again it was transferred to
Vadodara in 1983. In the year 2000, ICAR project on Pulses
Research B.H. 2374 had been deployed to Sardarkrushinagar from
the centre along with the entire establishment.In 1986, Training
and Visit Scheme was started at the centre under National
Agricultural Extension Project, while in 2000, On Farm Research
Project funded by ICAR was shifted from Junagadh to the Model
farm, Vadodara.
Introduction
Model Farm, Vadodara is a sub station of Anand Agricultural
University engaged with education, research and extension
activities.
Education:
1.A two years' diploma course is running at Agriculture School
with an aim to confer upon a
certificate of "Diploma in
Agriculture"
Research:
1.
1.Two Pulses Research Schemes have been working at this
centre with the mandate to take up
multidisciplinary research
work on grain legumes particularly, mid late pigeonpea, mungbean
and
urdbean. These schemes have been monitored by Research
Scientist (Pulses), Main Pulses
Research Centre, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University,
Sardarkrushinagar.
2. On Farm Research Project has been working here with the mandate to take up experiments on farmer's field and thereby,disseminate the proved agricultural technologies among the farming community. This project is funded by ICAR and monitored
by Research Scientist (CSR), Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar.
Extension :
1.Training and Visit Project is the major scheme covering
extension activities of this centre.
The
centre is located in the midst of Vadodara city, 1 km away
from bus and railway station and 3
km away from airport.
An average annual rainfall of last
25 years of Vadodara District is 939.6 mm which is
received entirely from South-West monsoon currents. The
minimum and maximum rainfall ranged between 287 mm and
1624 mm.
(c)
Soil
The soil is representative of the
soils of the region, popularly known as ‘Goradu’ soil.
It is alluvial in origin and belongs to the order
Alfisol. The texture of the soil is loamy sand. The soil
is deep enough to respond well to manuring and variety
of crops of the tropical and sub-tropical regions. The
soil is low in organic carbon and nitrogen, medium in
available phosphorus and available sulphur. Status of
potassium was found high, while micronutrient status is
found sufficient. The soil reaction is slightly towards
alkaline having pH 7.7.
(d)
Temperature
The climate of Vadodara station is
semi-arid and sub-tropical with fairly dry and hot
summer. Monsoon generally starts from the third week of
June and retreats by middle of September. July and
August are the months of heavy precipitation. Winter is
fairly cold and sets in, in the month of November and
continues till the middle of February. The lower
temperatures are usually recorded in the months of
December and January. Summer is hot and dry which
commences from mid of February and ends by the month of
June. May is the hottest month with mean maximum
temperature around 400 C.
(e)
Geographical
Details
Climate : Subtropical
Latitude :
220.19’ N
Longitude:
730.11’ E
Altitude: 37.5 m
above mean sea level
Temperature varies: 70 C
to 400 C
Average rainfall : 939.6 mm
(f)
Soil properties
Type
Loamy sand.
pH
7.7
Ec (1:2.5) at
250 C
0.19 dSm-1
Organic Carbon
0.36%
Total N
0.031%
Available P2O5
40.18 kg ha-1
Available K2O
450.0 kg ha-1
SOIL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FARM BLOCKS
Sr.No
Block No
Org. Carbon %
Nitrogen %
Total Nitrogen (kg/ha)
P2O5 (kg/ha)
K2O (kg/ha)
pH
(1:2.5)
E.C. dSm-1
(1:2.5)
1
2
0.377
0.032
727.99
309.59
414.97
6.89
0.98
2
3
0.310
0.027
598.98
351.96
372.48
6.33
0.54
3
4
0.535
0.046
1032.09
469.93
412.47
6.23
0.60
4
6
0.364
0.031
702.19
383.25
439.97
7.02
0.69
5
7
0.221
0.019
427.58
418.62
474.97
6.70
1.12
6
8
0.208
0.018
401.78
204.26
349.98
6.36
0.60
7
9
0.364
0.031
702.19
238.27
477.47
6.51
0.48
8
10
0.723
0.062
1395.17
262.17
539.97
7.02
0.45
9
11
0.549
0.047
1059.74
251.87
372.48
7.22
0.57
10
12
0.718
0.062
1385.95
291.52
492.47
7.58
1.07
11
13
0.520
0.045
1004.45
147.12
272.48
7.61
0.99
12
14
0.469
0.040
904.93
156.25
344.98
7.89
0.79
13
15
0.451
0.039
869.91
103.20
332.48
7.45
0.77
14
16
0.446
0.038
860.69
103.20
267.23
7.55
1.94
15
17
0.640
0.055
1234.83
215.14
389.98
6.42
0.29
16
18
0.455
0.039
879.12
119.52
347.48
7.44
0.68
17
19
0.460
0.040
888.34
124.38
357.48
7.97
0.62
18
20
0.873
0.075
1686.37
179.97
304.98
8.04
0.79
Infrastructure :
Total area
of farm
:
33.08 ha
Farm area
under cultivation
:
22.47 ha
Area under
Agricultural crops
:
20.07 ha.
Area under
horticultural crops
:
2.40 ha
Area under
farm structure/buildings/roads
:
10.61 ha.
Irrigated
area
:
10.21 ha
Source of
irrigation
:
Tube well
– 1
Mandate :
A. Pulses
Research schemes:
Collection, evaluation and
maintenance of germplasm of different mid late Pigeonpea
To develop varieties of mid
late pigeonpea with high yield potential, better grain
quality and tolerance to different biotic and abiotic
stresses
To develop location specific
production technologies for pigeonpea, greengram and
blackgram
Dissemination of technology to
the farmers
To develop IPM in grain pulses
viz; pigeonpea, greengram and blackgram
B.
Agriculture School:
To impart theoretical and
practical know-how of agricultural technology to children of
farmers in middle Gujarat.
Objectives :
A.
Pulses Research schemes:
Collection, evaluation and
maintenance of germplasm of mandate crops viz; mid late
pigeonpea.
To generate germplasm for
developing high yielding, disease resistant and better
grain quality varieties.
To develop varieties of
above crop having high yield potential better grain
quality and resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses.
Testing of newly developed
genotypes under various environments to find out their
suitability.
To develop location
specific production technology including cropping system
research, harvest and post harvest technology as well as
work out organic farming practices.
Screening and testing of
germplasm as well as promising material for various
disease and insect resistance and workout effective as
well as economical control measures.
B.
Genetic enhancement and production technology of Pulses
CROP IMPROVEMENT
Todevelop high
yielding varieties with resistance / tolerance to major
biotic stresses (Wilt. SMD and PSB).
To improve protein content
and quality of pigeonpea along with high yield.
AGRONOMICAL RESEARCH FOR PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Management of wilt, SMD and PSB diseases by means of
agronomical approaches/practices.
Adoption of Pigeonpea crop through intercropping with
major cereals and short duration Kharif crops of
the region.
Adoption of Pigeonpea in different cropping systems with
important crops of the region.
Nutrients and weed management in respect to different
soils /fertility status.
C. Development of Organic
Farming Systems for Sustainable Crop Productivity and
Quality
Development of improved technology for organic farming.
Development of suitable organic farming models of
important cropping systems.
To
study the effect of organic farming on yield and quality
of organic farm products as well as soil health.
To
impart training to farmers through demonstration of
technology.
D.
Establishment of Polytechnique in Horticulture
1.To impart theoretical
and practical knowledge on horticultural crops.
2.To impart practical
oriented training so that the student gain confidence for
self-employment in horticulture and allied fields like fruit
processing value added & post harvesting technology.
3.To confer the "Diploma
in Horticulture" certificate to the student after successful
completion of three years course(Six semester)
4.To under take need
based research for horticulture & related field.
5.To train the students
in the field of landscaping and gardening.
E.
Agriculture School:
To impart theoretical and
practical know-how of agricultural technology to
children of farmers in middle Gujarat.
To confer the ‘Diploma of
Agriculture’ certificate to the students after
successful completion of two years.
Projects Operating at the Research
Station
Sr.
No.
Name of the Project
Budget Head
Type of scheme
Funding Agency
1.
Project For Pulses
5007
Non plan
State Govt.
2.
Strengthening Research in Pulses
10007
Plan
State Govt.
3.
Genetic enhancement and production
technology of Pulses and Oilseeds
10963-01
Plan
State Govt.
4.
Development of organic farming system
for sustainable crop productivity and quality
10965-01
Plan
State Govt.
5.
Strengthening adaptive research in all
agro climatic zone of the state at Anand
10937
Plan
State Govt.
6.
Strengthening of Agro meteorology at
AAU, Vadodara
10907
Plan
State Govt.
7.
Modernization and irrigation facilities
for research station
10712-5-C
Plan
State Govt.
8.
Farmer's Participating Action Research
Programme (FPARPs)"
18343
Other agencies
GOI, New Delhi
9.
AICRP on Pigeonpea
2704-51
ICAR
ICAR
10
Establishment of Polytechnique in
Horticulture
10957-02
Plan
State Govt.
11
Sheth D.M.Agril. School
5228
Non plan
State Govt.
12
Upgrading of the existing Agril. School
10228-4
plan
State Govt.
13.
Revolving Fund – Pulses
9510-A-7
-
AAU
14.
Revolving Fund – School
9510-A-8
-
AAU
Research Activities
A. Pulses Research Schemes
a) Crop improvement
Strengthening of genetic resources
which include collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm
for making use in breeding programmes.
Development of newly genetic materials
for developing genotypes with high stable yield, better grain
quality and resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses.
Testing of newly developed genotypes
under various categories of trials such as PET, SSVT, LSVT, IET etc.
Seed multiplication of different
varieties on large scale to cater to the need of farmers and various
seed producing agencies.
Dissemination of the newly developed
technology on the farmer's field through demonstrations.
b) Resource management
i. To find out suitable pulse
based cropping system.
ii. Nutrient management in pigeonpea based cropping system.
iii. Weed management in pigeonpea.
iv. Irrigation scheduling in rabi
pigeonpea
v. Evaluation of pigeonpea varieties
in rabi season under different geometry
c) Plant Protection:
i.Screening of various genotypes of
pigeonpea, mungbean, urdbean and other pulses against major pests and
diseases.
ii.Survey and surveillance of various
pests/diseases in middle Gujarat for pulse crops.
iii.Management of pod borer complex in
pigeonpea.
iv.Development and evaluation of IPM
modules in pigeonpea.
v.Advance stage screening against
major insect pests (Medium maturity).
vi.Development and evaluation of IPM
modules for pest management in urdbean.
vii.Effect of seed treatment on the
incidence of sucking pests in mungbean.
viii.Bio-efficacy of newer insecticides
against pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) and pod
fly Melanogromyza obtusa infesting pigeonpea.
Research Recommendations made for the farmers
(Approved In Joint AGRESCO)
(I) Varieties
Following varieties of
different pulses have been developed by this centre or its data have
been used to develop these varieties under the guidance of Research
scientist (Pulses). Main Pulses Research Project, Sardarkrushinagar
Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkhushinagar.
Sr. No.
Crop/Released Variety
Year of release
Average Yield
(kg ha-1)
Potential Yield (kg ha-1)
Remarks
1. Pigeonpea
1.
GT-100
1992
1000-1200
1700
High yielding, pods in clusters,
synchronized maturity
2.
GT-101*
2002
1300-1400
1800
High yielding, mid-early maturing, white
seeded
2. Greengram
1.
GM-4*
2001
900-1000
1400
Partial resistance to YMV, High yielding
* Data of the centre is utilized for the
release of the variety by research scientist (Pulses), main Pulses
Research station, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
(II) Research Recommendations for the
farmers : (Cropwise & 1984 onwards) :
(A) AGRONOMY :
a) Pigeonpea :
1.Pigeonpea variety BDN-2 should be
shown at the onset of monsoon keeping 90 cm x 10 cm inter-row and
intra-row spacing, respectively. It should be fertilized with 25-50-00
NPK kg/ha along with 250 kg Gypsum/ha. (1989-90).
2.Farmers growing pigeonpea (BDN-2)
in middle Gujarat are advised to pick up two pod pickings on maturity
and harvest the plant when third flush is matured to get maximum yield
(3252 kg/ha) and net return (Rs. 23228/ha) (1989-90).
3.Farmers of middle Gujarat in
Vadodara and Panchmahal districts taking pigeonpea-maize intercropping
system in 1:1 ratio are advised to apply 100 kg N and 50 kg P2O5
per hectare to maize crop in addition to 18 kg N and 46 kg P2O5
(100 kg DAP) per hectare, applied to pigeonpea crop. (1990-91).
4.Farmers of middle Gujarat growing
pigeonpea are advised to apply 60 kg P2O5 / ha
along with 250 kg Gypsum / ha . for getting the highest yield and net
return. (1990-91).
5.Farmers of middle Gujarat Zone
growing pigeonpea (BDN-2) are advised to take Uradbean (T-9) in 1:1
ratio keeping the inter-row spacing 45 cm as intercrop to obtain the
highest equivalent yield (2109 kg/ha) and net return (Rs.14597/ha) under
rainfed condition. (1992-93).
6.Farmers of middle Gujarat zone
cultivating pigeonpea (BDN-2) under rainfed condition are recommended to
take maize (Gangasafed-2) as an intercrop in 1:1 ratio with 60 cm
inter-row spacing to get maximum equivalent yield (2130 kg/ha) and net
profit (Rs. 15260/ha) (1992-93).
7.The farmers of middle Gujarat
Agro-climatic Zone –III growing different varieties of pigeonpea are
advised to fertilize their crop with 20 kg N and 40 kg P2O5
/ ha. for obtaining 28.6 and 22.0 percent higher grain yield
respectively over control and to get higher incremental return.
(1998-99).
8. The farmers of middle
Gujarat Zone-III growing pigeonpea are advised to follow the seed
treatment with either Thirum (3 gm/ 1 kg seeds) or Trichoderma viride
(1 kg/ 12 kg seeds) to reduce the wilt incidence and thereby to get
higher grain yield (CFU 20 x 108/gm) (1996-97). (In
collaboration with Pl. Pathology)
9. The pigeonpea growers
of middle Gujarat are advised to adopt the seed treatment with bioagent
T. harzanium (CFU 20 x 108/gm) @ 1 kg/ 12 kg of seeds
for the effective control of wilt dieases of pigeonpea as well as for
maximum monetary return (1:39.23). (1998-99). (In collaboration with Pl.
Pathology)
10.The farmers of Middle
Gujarat Zone-III growing Pigeonpea in peri- urban areas are advised to
apply two irrigations through sewage water (1st at one month
after cessation of monsoon and 2nd at flowering stage) along
with recommended dose of fertilizer application (25-50-00 NPK kg-ha-1)
for higher yield and net realization (CBR :2.69). The use of sewage
water did not show adverse effect on soil health and quality from heavy
metals build up point of view. (2004-05)
b) Greengram
1. Farmers of middle
Gujarat zone growing Mungbean (K-851) are advised to apply 20 kg P2O5
and 40 kg S / ha. to get maximum yield and realization. (1991-92).
2. Farmers of middle
Gujarat Agro-climatic Zone-III growing summer Mungbean var. GM-3 in
sandy loam soils are advised to sow their crop on 1st March
and fertilize it with 10 kg N and 40 kg P2O5 per
hectare to secure higher grain yield (1322 kg/ha) and net monetary
return (Rs.26440/ha) (1998-99).
3. Farmers of
middle Gujarat Zone-III growing Mungbean are advised to apply
Rhizobium and PSB cultures as seed treatment either alone or along
with recommended dose of fertilizers (20-40 N-P kg-ha-1) for getting
higher yield and net return (CBR 2.02).(2004-05)
c) Blackgram :
1. Farmers of middle Gujarat zone
growing Uradbean (T-9) are recommended to apply 20 kg P2O5
and 40 kg S /ha to get highest yield and net profit. (1991-92).
2. Soils of the middle Gujarat
Agro-climatic Zone-III are not deficient in micronutrients. The farmers
are advised not to apply any micronutrient and to adopt only the
recommended practices of N-P-K-S @ 20-18-17-20 kg/ha, respectively. to
received maximum yield and net profit in urdbean (1998-99).
B. Plant Pathology:
1. Farmers of middle Gujarat Zone-III
growing pigeonpea are advised to take sorghum or maize as an intercrop
for effective control of wilt, which was recorded 16.13 % and 28.85%,
respectively with sorghum and maize as an intercrop with pigeonpea.
(1989-90).
2. The farmers of middle Gujarat
Zone-III growing pigeonpea are advised to follow the seed treatment with
either Thirum (3 gm/ 1 kg seeds) or Trichoderma viride (1 kg/ 12
kg seeds) to reduce the wilt incidence and thereby to get higher grain
yield (CFU 20 x 108/gm) (1996-97). (In collaboration with
Agronomy)
3. The pigeonpea growers of middle
Gujarat are advised to adopt the seed treatment with bioagent T.
harzanium (CFU 20 x 108/gm) @ 1 kg/ 12 kg of seeds for
the effective control of wilt dieases of pigeonpea as well as for
maximum monetary return (1:39.23). (1998-99). (In collaboration with
Agronomy)
Publications
:
(a) Publications useful to the farmers:
54
(b) Publications useful to the others :
15
Transfer of Technologies
The technologies developed at
this research station is being discriminated to the various
extension agencies, N.G.O's, farmers and students in the
following ways
Organizing farmers day/
Agril. fair/ woman empowerment day
Participating in the 'Krushi
Mela', farmer's days and Agril. exhibition organized by
University or other agencies.
Educating Govt. officials
as well as representatives from NGOs in pre-seasonal
training, diagnostic team visit and other training
programmes like Cotton Mini Mission
Conducting demonstration
plot and organizing field days on farmers field
Educating students during
Kendra Nivas and to farmers during visit of this station
Through TV, Radio
broadcasting, literature, press note, personnel/spot
field diagnosis, letters and telephonic advice.
Contact Information
Dr. VALLABHBHAI
VIRABHAI SONANI
UNIT OFFICER
Pulses Research
Station
Anand
Agricultural University
Alembic Road,
Model Farm, Vadodara- 390 003 (Gujarat) (India)
