The Fruit Research Station was started from 1961 under third five year plan and today, runs as project for Research in Fruit Crops.
Introduction :
The Fruit Research Station, J.A.U. Mangrol is situated near seashore i.e. on coastal highway of Porbandar – Veraval. 62 k.m. away from Junagadh. Nearest railway station is in Keshod, away 25 k.m from FRS-Mangrol.
Faculty Profile :
Sr. No
Name of officer
Designation
Qualification
Experience (In Years)
Specialization
Phone/ Email
1.
Dr..S.K. Bhuva
Asstt. Res. Sci. & Head (I/c)
M.Sc. (Agri.), Ph.D (Horti.)
08
Fruit Science
(02878) 222127 skbhuva@jau.in
2.
Shri H.M. Chudasama
Agril. Asstt.
M.Sc. (Agri.),
04
Agri. Statistics
(02878) 222127
3.
Shri M.R.Keshwala
Agril. Asstt.
BRS
30
Agriculture and Rural Development
(02878) 222127
4.
Shri J.G. Hirapara
Research Associate (Contract)
M.Tech (SWCE)
04
Soil and Water Engineering
(02878) 222127
Agro-Climatic Information of the Centre :
(a)
Name of the Agro-climatic zone
South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone-VII
(b)
Rainfall
The annual rainfall of this region for the last 10 years range from 345 mm to 1215 mm with an average receipt of 840 mm.
(c)
Soil
The soil structure is loamy with calcarious in nature. The upper layer of the soil is thin and deeper is karalpan, means stony. The pH range of soil is 8.0 to 8.2. The drainage capacity of soil is very fast. The well water is also become brackish to saline with EC value 14.2 Microbs /cm at 25.0 C.
(d)
Temperature
This research station is situated on seashore. Here, there is no drastic fluctuation in the temperature. On an average of fifteen years, the maximum (38.0C) and minimum (12.0 C) temperature were observed in May and January, respectively.
(e)
Geographical Details
Climate : Sub tropical Latitude : 20.0 N Longitude : 70.0 E Altitude : 10.5 mt. Asl Temperature varies : 12.0 to 38.0 C Average rainfall : 840 mm.
(f)
Soil Properties
pH
8.8
EC
13.09
Available N
189.7 kg/ha
Available P
97.3 kg/ha
Available K
896.0 kg/ha
(g)
Water Properties
pH
6.6
EC (Micromhos /cm) 25° C
14.4
SAR
11.85
RSC
14.17
Infrastructure :
(A) Farm Land :
Total area
16.19 ha.
Area under cultivation
15.55 ha.
Area under Agricultural Crop
Nil
Area under Horticultural Crop
15.55 ha.
Area under road / buildings
00.64 ha.
Irrigated area
15.55 ha.
Unirrigated area
Nil
Grassland area
Nil
Source of irrigation
Open well ? 3 (Running -2)
(B) Farm Machinery :
Tractor
1
Tractor Trolly
2
Water Tanker
1
Electric Motors
6
Coconut Leaf Cutter
1
Mandate :
1. To evolve high yielding variety of coconut. 2. To determine most suitable and effective agronomical practices of the coconut and sapota production. 3. To introduce new fruit crops for this region. 4. To supply the quality plant production of different fruit crop (Hybrid/Desi coconut, Spota seedling for the farmers.
Objectives :
1. Research and improvement in fruit crops. 2. To cultivate seedlings, grafts, plants, and seeds of various fruit crops and ornamental plants, and provide them directly to farmers at reasonable prices.
Sr.
Name of Scheme
Budget Head
Type of scheme
Funding Agency
1.
Research in fruit crops
5014
Non-Plan
State Govt.
2.
Research in wheat
5004
Non-Plan
State Govt.
3.
Centre of excellence on soil and water management, Mangrol
12101-03
Plan
State Govt.
4
Revolving fund
9510-J-15
Revolving
State Govt.
5
Seed Production in Horticultural crops
18804-4
Revolving
State Govt.
Research Activities :
1. Feasibility of organic farming in coconut under saline water irrigation condition. 2. Response of mulching under different irrigation regimes on coconut 3. Effect of pre-sowing treatment on seedling growth of coconut (TxD hybrid) 4. Feasibility of organic manures in Chicku under saline water irrigation condition. 5. Salinity response functions on germination performance of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) seed.
Research Recommendations made for the farmers :
1. Variety :
No.
Name of the crop
Name of the variety
Year of release
Yield nut/ha.
Chief characteristics
1
coconut
Dwarf Green
1982
3500
1. Dwarf in height 2. Early bearing 3. Popular for tender nut
2. Agronomy :
The farmers of Saurashtra agro climatic zone region who interested in cultivation of gaillardia flower crop are advised to apply @ 50 % RDF of N:P2O5 :K2O as a 25:25:25 kg/ha + 500 kg/ha castor cake or neem cake under saline irrigation condition ( Ec 10-14 dSm-1 ) for obtaining higher yield and net return.(2018-19)
The farmers of South Saurashtra region who interested organic cultivation of sapota are advised to apply FYM @ 90 kg / tree per year under saline irrigation condition ( EC 10-14 dSm-1 ) for obtaining higher yield and net return and for improve soil fertility and microbial status of soil. (2017-18)
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone who interest organic cultivation of coconut West Coast Tall(WCT) are advise to apply FYM @ 60 kg per tree under saline irrigation condition for obtaining higher return and maintaining soil fertility.
Sapota growers of South Saurashtra region are advised to apply 40 kg. Gypsum / FYM at alternate year in Sapota with flood irrigation. Those farmer who follows drip irrigation system (0.6 PEF), not need gypsum apply for higher yield in sapota (2002 - 2003).
Coconut growers of South Saurashtra region are advised to apply 40 kg. wheat straw as a mulch in coconut orchard of Dwarf Orange variety for higher yield and return having basin size 4×4 sq. miter or in 2.50 miter radius circumferences (1999 - 2000).
Coconut growers of South Saurashtra region are advised to apply 2 kg N, 1 kg P and 2 kg K in two split (June-October) in coconut hybrid Cv. D x T in level of 14 EC irrigation water condition for high nut yield.
Coconut growers of Saurashtra region are advised to apply irrigation 20 days interval during winter and summer 25 days interval to the coconut orchard of Dwarf Green variety for higher yield and return having basin size 4 x 4 sq. mt. or in 2.50 mt. radius circumferences. (1995-96)
3. Horticulture:
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone growing coconut var. T X D are recommended to make a hole of 1.5 cm diameter at the top part up to shell followed by water soaking for 10 days to get early germination.(2024-25)
Achievements :
Seed Production of the year 2024 – 25
Sr. No.
Crop
Variety
Stage
Production / No.
1.
Coconut
TXD
Hybrid
3064
2.
Coconut
West Coast Tall
General
4152
Dwarf Green
Dwarf Orange
3.
Sapota Grafts
Kalipatti
Graft
142
4.
Others
Ornamental
Grafts
354
Transfer of Technologies / Extension Activities :
The Technology developed at this research station is being discriminated to the various extension agencies, N.G.O’s farmers and students in the following ways.
Participating in the ‘Krushi Mela’, farmers days and Agril. Exhibition organized by University or other agencies.
Educating students during Kendra Nivas and to farmers during visit of this station
Organizing field day on - soil and water management related awareness activity
Future Outlook :
1. To develop a new hybrid variety of coconut and sapota for salt and drought tolerant.
Contact :
Dr. S.K. Bhuva Assistant Research Scientist Fruit Research Station Junagadh Agricultural University Mangrol-362 225 Telephone No (O),02878-222127 E-mail : skbhuva@jau.in
Shri H. M. Chudasama Agril. Officer (I/C) Fruit Research Station Junagadh Agricultural University Mangrol-362 225 Telephone No (O),02878-222127 E-mail : harshu.chudasama@gmail.com
