Cotton Research Station Junagadh Agricultural University, Khapat - 360579 (Dist.: Porbandar)
Year of establishment :
The Cotton Research Station, Khapat-Porbandar was started in 1949, working under the control of State Agriculture Department. In 1972, when Gujrat Agricultural University came in to existence, the technical control of cotton research was with the Research Scientist (Cotton) Surat. Now a days it is the Project for research in cotton with B.H:5009 under technical control of Research Scientist (Cotton) Surat and Research Scientist (Cotton) Junagadh Agricultural University.
Introduction :
The Cotton Research Station, Khapat-Porbandar is situated at Porbandar - Adityana State highways, 3 km away from Porbandar city. Khapat centre of Junagadh Agricultural University is sub centre for testing deshi cotton (Gossypium herbaceum and Gossypium arborium) and American cotton (Gossypium hirsutam).
Faculty Profile :
Sr. No.
Name
Designation
Qualification
Total experience(years)
Specialized subject
Email
1
Dr. H. R. Vadar
Assit. Research Scientist (I/C)
Ph.D
18
Soil & Water Engineering
hrvadar @jau.in
2
A. M. Gamit
Agril. Officer
Msc (Agri.)
7
Genetics & Plant Breeding
amgamit@jau.in
3
K. N. Vaja
Agril. Assistant
Agri. Diplo.
10
Agricultural
knvaja@jau.in
4
J. R. Odedara
Agril. Assistant
Bachelor Degree
9
-
jrodedara@jau.in
5
J. B. Makwana
Jr. Clerk
Bachelor Degree
3
-
jbmakwana@jau.in
Agro-Climatic Information of the Centre :
A.
Name of Agro-climatic Zone
South Saurashtra - VIII
B.
Rainfall
The average annual rainfall of thecentre is 668 mm.
C.
Soil Properties
The soil of the farm is silty loam with calcareous (red soil) in nature. The soil reaction is towards alkaline having pH 7.78. The pH of soil is ranging from 7.50 to 8.58. The EC of soil is 0.47 dsm-1 .
D.
Temperature
This research station is situated near seashore hence there are no drastic fluctuation in the temperature. Area represents the subtropical conditions with semi-arid climate. The monsoon commences by third week of June and ceases by middle of September. The July and August are the months of heavy rainfall. The winter is cool and dry while summer is hot & humid. The January is the coolest month of winter on the other hand May is the hottest month. On an average the maximum 34.6 ºC and minimum 16.4 ºC temperatures observed in May and January respectively.
E.
Geographic Details:
Climate:Subtropical Latitude: 21º - 40' - 43'' North, 69º- 38' - 16'' East Altitude: 27.44 mt ASL
Farm Details :
Name of farm
Total Area (ha)
Cultivated area (ha)
Area under building, road and fallow
Source of irrigation
Cotton Research Station Farm
2.2359 ha
2.00 ha
0.2359 ha
Dug well
Mandate :
Cotton Research Station (CRS) : 1. Research and improvement of cotton crop 2. Seed multiplication 3. Screening and maintenance of germplasms Dry Farming Research Station (DFRS) : 1. To develop the package of practices of rainfed crops. 2. To identify suitable crops and their varieties for their yield potential in rainfed area of the region. 3. To produce breeder and improved seeds of major crops of this region.
Objective :
1. Evaluation of different genotypes of cotton through state trials. 2. Conduction of MLTs of different crops. 3. Production of breeder seed of Groundnut.
Ongoing Projects at the Research Station :
Sr. No.
Name of the Scheme
B.H.
Type of scheme
Funding agency
1.
Project for Research in Cotton
5009
Non Plan
State Government
2.
Project for Research in Dry farming
5042
Non Plan
State Government
Research Activities :
Crop improvement : 1. Multi-location trails and large scale varietal trial regarding breeding and agronomical aspects are allotted to this centre every year for cotton, soyabean and minor oilseeds crops. 2. Seed production is the major activity at this centre for the groundnut and cotton crops. Research trials conducted at farm : Experiment: 1 Multi location Trial of Gossypium herbaceum cotton Experiment: 2 Large Scale Varietal Trial of Gossypium herbaceum cotton Experiment: 3 Large Scale Varietal Trial of Soyabean breeding
Research Recommendation for the Farmer :
1. Mulching with 5 tones/ha in per-monsoon groundnut raised with saline water in south Saurashtra costal region. 2. Application of Gypsum every year before monsoon @ 75% G.R. in Groundnut-Wheat crop sequence adopted in coastal region of south Saurashtra
Seed production :
Season
Crop
Variety
Stage
Area (ha.)
Production (kg)
Kharif 2023-24
Groundnut
GJG-17
Breeder
2.00 ha.
2220
Kharif 2024-25
Groundnut
GJG-17
Breeder
2.00 ha.
2263
Transfer of Technologies :
1. Demonstration of agro technology on research station field through demonstration on plot. 2. Imparting information regarding scientific crop management to visiting farmers through field visit.
Future outlook :
1. Groundnut and cotton are the major crops of the coastal region of the south Saurashtra until now research has been concentrated in this crop. Hence there is need to concentrate agronomical research on this crop. 2. There is greater possibility for the introduction of the new crops like Castor, Sesamum, Sunflower, Isabgul and soybean. Hence the work should be initiated on these crops. 3. There is a great demand for coconut seedling in this region hence there is a need to established nursery at this centre for this crop.
Contact :
Dr. H. R. Vadar I/C Assistant Research Scientist Khapat-Porbandar-360579 E-Mail : hrvadar@jau.in, arskhapat@jau.in
