College of Horticulture, Junagadh

Department of Fruit Science

Name	Designation	Qualification	Specialized subject	Phone	Email
Dr. Dipakkumar R. Pardva	Associate Professor & Head	Ph.D.(Horti.)	Fruit Science	9978909423	paradcadipak@gmail.com

With the start of college, there arose a necessity to differentiate the various departments to justify teaching and research initiatives. Therefore, the Department of Fruit Science was launched on September 8, 2017, based on the resolution from the 46th meeting of the Board of Management at J.A.U., Junagadh. The department conducts a range of activities, including Teaching, Research, and Extension in the area of Fruit Science. It focuses on providing education and research in fruit science disciplines of horticulture for students and farmers, adhering to specific objectives

OBJECTIVES

To provide under graduate education in Fruit Science discipline.
To introduce post graduate programme for Fruit Science in future.
To strengthen the research farm for under graduate students for practical teaching works.
To initiate the research in advanced concepts and crop improvement on various fruit crops.
To establish the laboratory for UG/PG students.

Faculty Information of staff

Faculty Strength (Current Position)

Sr. No.	Name	Designation	Higher Qualification	Speciali-zation	Experience	Contact
2	Dr. Dipakkumar R. Pardva	Associate Professor & Head	Ph. D. (Horti.)	Pomology	11 Years	9978909423
3	Dr. Tejal M. Chaudhari	Assit. Professor	Ph. D. (Horti.)	Pomology	08 years	7874767548
4	Dr. Kinnari D. Mithapara	Assit. Professor	Ph. D. (Horti.)	Pomology	1 year	9737601933
5	Prof. Archana V Mahida	Assit. Professor	M. Sc. (Horti.)	Pomology	1 year	7016401136

TEACHING

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Teaching courses offered at U.G. Levels (5^th Deans):

Discipline	Total No. of courses
Fruit Science	08

Details of courses offered in UG programme: (5^th Dean)

Sr. No.	Course No.	Name of Course	Credit
1	FRT 1.1	Fundamentals of Horticulture	3 (2+1)
2	FRT 2.2	Plant Propagation and Nursery Management	2 (1+1)
3	FRT 3.3	Temperate Fruit Crops	2 (1+1)
4	FRT 4.4	Tropical and Subtropical Fruits	3 (2+1)
5	FRT 4.5	Plantation Crops	3 (2+1)
6	FRT 4.6	Breeding of Fruit and Plantation Crops	3 (2+1)
7	FRT 5.7	Orchard and Estate Management	2 (1+1)
8	FRT 5.8	Dry land Horticulture	2 (1+1)
TOTAL			20 (12+8)

Details of courses offered in UG programme (6^th Dean)

Sr. No.		Course name	Credits
1	FRT1.1	Fundamentals of Horticulture	3(2+1)
2	FRT1.2	Plant Propagation and Nursery Management of Fruit and Plantation Crops	3(1+2)
3	FRT2.3	Commercial Production of Spices and Plantation Crops	3(2+1)
4	FRT3.4	Commercial Fruit Production	4(3+1)
5	FRT5.5	Introductory Agro forestry	3(2+1)
6	FRT6.6	Dry land Horticulture	3(2+1)
7	FRT6.7	Horticulture Based Integrated Farming System	3(2+1)
8	SEC 3	Orchard Floor Management (FRT)	2(0+2)
9	SEC 7	Introduction to Forestry (FRT)	2(0+2)
10	EC1	Production Technology of Tropical Fruit Crops	3(2+1)
11	EC2	Production Technology of Subtropical and Temperate Fruit Crops	3(2+1)
12	EC3	Breeding of Fruit Crops	3(2+1)
13	EC4	Canopy Management in Fruit Crops	3(2+1)
14	EC5	Biotechnological Approaches and Micropropagation in Fruit Crops	3(2+1)
15	EC6	Production Technology of Arid Fruit Crops	3(2+1)
16	EC7	Postharvest Management for Fruit Crops	2(1+1)
TOTAL

Laboratories

No.	Particulars	Remarks
i.	UG Lab	Under Graduate Laboraty for Practical of UG students
ii.	PG Lab	Post Graduate Laboratory for M. Sc. (Horti.) and Ph. D. for Practical as well as PG Research

P.G. Courses Offerred

Course Title with Credit load M. Sc. (Horti.) in Fruit Science

Course Code	Course	Credit
Major Courses (20 Credits)
FSC 501*	Tropical Fruit Production	2+1
FSC 502*	Sub-Tropical and Temperate Fruit Production	2+1
FSC 503*	Propagation and Nursery Management in Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 504*	Breeding of Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 505	Systematics of Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 506	Canopy Management in Fruit Crops	1+1
FSC 507	Growth and Development of Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 508	Nutrition of Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 509	Biotechnology of Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 510	Organic Fruit Culture	2+1
FSC 511	Export Oriented Fruit Production	2+1
FSC 512	Climate Change and Fruit Crops	1+0
FSC 513	Minor Fruit Production	2+1
FSC 591	Master Seminar	1+0
FSC 599	Master Research	0+30
	Total Credits	70

*Compulsory among major courses

Course Title with Credit load Ph.D. (Horti.) in Fruit Science

Major Courses (12 Credits)
FSC 601*	Innovative Approaches in Fruit Breeding	3+0
FSC 602*	Modern Trends in Fruit Production	3+0
FSC 603	Recent Developments in Growth Regulation	3+0
FSC 604	Advanced Laboratory Techniques	1+2
FSC 605	Arid and Dry Land Fruit Production	2+0
FSC 606	Abiotic Stress Management in Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 607	Biodiversity and Conservation of Fruit Crops	2+1
FSC 608	Smart Fruit Production	2+0
FSC 691	Doctoral Seminar-I	1+0
FSC 692	Doctoral Seminar-II	1+0
FSC 699	Doctoral Research	0+75
	Total Credits	100

*Compulsory among major courses

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T V talk

Sr.	Name	Date	Place	Title of talk
1.	Dr. D. K. Varu	24.04.2017	BISAG, Gandhinagar	Different methods for ripening of mango fruits.

Human Resource Development (HRD)

Publications

Sr. No.	Details of publication	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2019-20	2024-25	Total
A	Research paper Above 6 NAAS rating
1	National/ International Journals	01	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil	9	10
B	Research paper below 6 NAAS rating
2	National/ International Journals	15	11	19	9	6	2	86	148
3	Book	00	06	01	Nil	Nil	Nil	10	17
Total		16	17	20	9	06	02	105	175

Short-term Training / Summer-Winter school / Conference / Symposium / Seminar Participated / organized

Sr. No.	Particulars	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	Total
1	Short-term Training	01	Nil	Nil	Nil	01	Nil	02
2	Summer school / Winter school	Nil	01	01	Nil	01	Nil	06
4	Seminars / Symposium / Conference/Webinar	03	09	05	02	40	Nil	59
Total		04	10	06	02	42	Nil	46
1	Seminar / conference / workshop/group meet organized by Department	01	04	01	Nil	02	02	10

Significant achievements by faculties of Horticulture

Sr. No.	Name of faculty	2013-14	2014-15	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2024-25
A. Faculty Awards
1	Dr. D. K. Varu	01	01	-	-	-	-	-	03
B. Best Thesis Awards
1	Dr. S. K. Bhuva	-	-	-	-	-	-	01
2	Prof. Archana V Mahida								01
B. Best paper/poster awards
2	Dr. D. K. Varu	-	-	-	-	05	-	-
3	Dr. D.R. Kanzaria	-	-	-	-	01	-	-	02
4	Dr. Tejal M. Chaudhari	-	-	-	-	01	-	-
5	Prof. Archana V. Mahida								01
	Total	01	01	-	01	07	-	01	07

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The research activities across various disciplines are conducted at different fruit research stations (farms) under the supervision of this department. The total area of the farms is approximately 45.00 hectares and includes essential facilities such as an office, electrification, a tube well, a well equipped with drip irrigation, fencing, pathways, roads, an implement shed, a nursery, its operational area, an office, RO purified drinking water, a watchman hut, and other necessary amenities. Additionally, it houses mother plants and a variety of genotypes of different fruit crops. Research is being conducted at various Research Centers on departmental research projects as well as by postgraduate students. The Department of Fruit Science is supported by the following Fruit Research Stations.

Name of Centre	Research/ Specialization
Fruit Research Station, Sakkarbaug, JAU, Junagadh	Mango, other fruit crops and nursery activities
Fruit Research Station, Lalbaug, JAU, Junagadh	Fruit crops, Pomegranate, retail outlet for various fruit crops and nursery activities
Fruit Research Station, Madhdibaug, JAU, Junagadh	Custard apple, Papaya, Guava, other fruit crops and nursery activities
Fruit Research Station, Jambuwadi, JAU, Junagadh	Sapota, Citrus group, Banana, Lasora, other fruit crops and nursery activities

Major crops for various research areas

Major crops: Mango, Sapota, Papaya, Coconut, Custard apple, Citrus, Guava, Pomegranate, Banana, Black, White & Red jamun, Aonla, Moringa and Phalsa etc.

Research areas:

To develop technology to improve production.
To develop technology to improve quality.
To develop technology to improve efficiency of natural resources.
To develop technology on planting techniques, mulching, HDP, use of PGR and other chemicals including fertilizers.
Research on INM, IPM and IDM.
Research on post-harvest technology and value addition.

Research achievements

Varieties released/endorsed (2004-2018)

Sr. No.	Name of the crops	Name of variety	Year
Release of varieties : 02
1.	Custard apple	Gujarat Junagadh Custard apple-1 (GJCA-1)	2009
2.	Papaya	Gujarat Junagadh Papaya-1 (GJP-1)	2017
Endorsement of varieties :09
1.	Banana	Gandevi selection	2007
2.	Mango	Kesar	2017
3.	Mango	Amrapali	2017
4.	Mango	Sonapari (Hybrid)	2017
5.	Strawberry	Winter Queen	2017

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Recommendations for agro-techniques (2004-20)

Sr.No.	Name of the crop	Recommendations
1.	Mango	04+3*
2.	Acid lime	02
3.	Papaya	06
4.	Custard apple	03+1*
5.	Sapota	02
6.	Guava	05
7.	Gunda	02
8.	Coconut	02
9.	Banana	02
10.	Pomegranate	02
11.	Jamun	01
Total		*31+4 = 35**

* Scientific recommendation

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On-going experiments (Current year)

Sr. No.	Name of the Crop	No. of experiment
1.	Mango	03
2.	Papaya	02
3.	Custard apple	01
4.	Banana	01
5.	Coconut	02
6.	Pomegranate	01
7.	Guava	02
Total		12

Research experiments Ongoing (only titles) (Current year)

Sr. No.	Title
Mango
1	Effect of supplementary pollination methods on fruit set and fruit drop in mango cv. Kesar
2	Effect of foliar application of nano urea on growth, yield and quality of mango cv. Sonpari
3	Effect of pruning and chemicals on flowering, quality and yield in mango cv. Kesar
4	Effect of different rootstock and salinity levels on growth and graft success in mango
5	Effect of different varieties on pollen viability and cross compatibility with Kesar mango
6	Evaluation of different varieties of mango under HDP condition
Papaya
7	Effect of growth retardants on dwarfism, flowering and yield of papaya
8	Effect of mutagenic treatment in papaya
Coconut
9	Effect of supplementary pollination on fruit set and yield in coconut cv. Dwarf Green
Custard Apple
10	Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of custard apple
Guava
11	Evaluation of different varieties and genotypes for growth, yield and quality of guava
12	Evaluation of different varieties and genotype of guava under meadow condition
Avocado
13	Evaluation of different avacado varieties in Saurashtra region

Geographical indication of mango

Nursery accreditation

The Department of Horticulture had applied for accreditation for nursery activities to National Horticulture Board, Gurgaon. After critical evaluation of application through documentation and inspection of experts, Department of Horticulture secured three star accreditation certificateduring November, 2012.

Extension activities (2015-20)

Sr. No.	Activities	Total
1.	Farmers' training/ lecture	20
2.	Farmer's visit	150
3.	Specific lectures delivered by individual teachers/scientist	10
4.	Visitors (Dignitaries Scientist Administrator, Progressive farmers, and Extension workers) visited this Department, Farms & laboratory	25

Departmental laboratories

No.	Particulars	Remarks
i.	UG Lab	Under Graduate Laboratory for UG level practical is available in College building

U.G. Students practical work supported by various farms

Sr. No.	Particulars	Area (ha)	Particulars	Activities for UG students
1	Lal Baug/ Vikas vadi	10-22-90	Main horticultural nursery and commercial orchards of mango, coconut, guava, ber, chiku, papaya, banana and Agro forestry unit	Identification and dos and don’ts of various farm implements and garden tools. Preparation and identification of various planting designs, cropping patterns, beds, media and seedlings. Identification and preparation of various propagation materials. Identification of seeds, plants, trees, flowers and fruits various fruit crops, different genotypes, cultivars of temperate, tropical and sub- tropical fruit crops. Identification various disease. Pests and deficiency symptoms of in various fruit crops. Preparation of various sexual and asexual propagated materials from different fruit crops. Other agricultural operations in various fruit crops in the field.
2.	Jambu Vadi	12-28-71	Fruit nursery and orchards of coconut, chiku, gunda, sweet orange, aonla and date palm
3	Madhadi Baug	01-26–09	Fruit nursery and orchards of coconut, custard apple, chiku, acid lime, guava, pomegranate, fig, phalsa, aonla and black jamun
4	Sakkar Baug	14-73-39	Fruit nursery and orchards of mango, mango varieties, guava, chiku, custard apple, papaya and tad palm.
5	Khengarvav	03-46-01	Orchards of ber, chiku, custard apple and aonla
6	Manhar Kutir	02-50-21	Orchards of coconut and acid lime

NURSERY ACTIVITIES

The fruit crop nursery located at Lalbaugh is the biggest nursery in Saurashtra region. Every year seeds, seedlings, grafts of various fruit crops and flower crops are produced and supplied to the farmers which are given in the table.

Production of planting material

Sr. No.	Crop	2012-13	2013-14	2014-15	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19
1	Mango Graft	6070	8732	9802	3419	3699	8300	9710
2	Sapota Graft	3517	7071	3998	1976	1151	1310	2120
3	Guava grafts	1379	1853	1073	1154	443	415	302
4	Guava sapling	641	687	819	559	2770	6415	4118
5	Pomegranate sapling	457	1512	1418	1427	660	1568	185
6	Pomegranate grafts	--	--	--	--	--	523	22
7	Lime grafts	448	241	172	148	--	--	--
8	Lime sapling	14351	14131	16965	8570	17236	10216	6620
9	Papaya seedlings	13171	4760	23110	21120	24630	14707	28940
10	Aonla grafts/sp	-	-	--	--	--	171	111
11	Khirni	-	-	--	22	--	--	1542
12	Jamun	1281	2474	2136	3572	3245	1543	2395
13	Custard apple	2674	7966	7107	4378	8494	14586	4283
14	Other fruit crops seedlings	468	5692	2605	2332	888	598	2821
15	Other fruit grafts	56	80	288	154	-	--	9460
17	Coconut hybrid	5098	11438	1560	2475	2158	1367	1154
18	Coconut local	13262	26154	-	1183	3200	1292	3396
	TOTAL	62873	92791	71053	52489	68574	63011	77179
19	Papaya seed (kg.)	39.400	37.550	87.850	52.00	68.40	66.80	138.10

The College of Horticulture features five separate nurseries aimed at producing a significant quantity of quality planting materials, including seedlings, saplings, grafts, and seeds, which are provided to farmers from the Lalbaug nursery. The subsequent section outlines the planting materials generated over the year.

Selling of planting materials of different horticulture crops

Sr. No.	Planting Material	Production (Nos.)
1	Mango graft	5448
2	Sapota graft	1280
3	Guava graft	845
4	Guava sapling	555
5	Pomegranate sapling	155
6	Citrus graft	376
7	Citrus sapling	1636
8	Papaya sapling	18745
9	Aonla sapling	-
10	Khirni	93
11	Jamun sapling	1338
12	Custard apple sapling	2686
13	Other fruit sapling	2614
14	Other fruit graft	1687
15	Deshi rose	441
16	Ornamental sapling/ graft	7469
17	Coconut var. seedling	912
18	Coconut other seedling	2432
19	Papaya seed	21.5 kg.

Income of College of Horticulture During the year-2024-25

Sr. No.	Items	Rupees
1	Nursery Income	18,85,237.00
2	Mango Income	11,42,150.00
3	Income from Auction	16,15,657.00
	TOTAL	46,43,044.00

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Details of courses offered in UG programme (6^th Dean)

College Of Horticulture Junagadh

Department of Fruit Science

Details of courses offered in UG programme (6th Dean)

Details of courses offered in UG programme (6^th Dean)