On Going Projects

Ongoing Research Projects

Ongoing Research Projects functioning in the university as on 01/04/2026

(A)Plan Scheme (Sponsored by State Government of Gujarat):

Sr.

No.

Budget HeadScheme NameSanction YearLocation
112002-00Strengthening of research in millet1986Main Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
212006-00Strengthening of research in sorghum1981Cotton Res. Station, Kukada
312007-00Strengthening of research in pulses1989Pulses Res. Station, Junagadh
412008-00Strengthening of research in oilseed (Groundnut)1986Oilseed Research Station, Junagadh & Manavadar
512009-00To establish a centre of excellence for cotton research1986Cotton Res. Stat., Junagadh and ARS, Amreli & Ratia
612013-00Strengthening of scheme of vegetable research at Junagadh1995Vegetable Research Station, Junagadh
712027-00Scheme for management of salt affected soil & poor quality of under-ground water1988Dept. of Agri. Chemistry & Soil Science, Junagadh
812044-01Research in bio-technology1995Dept. of Biochem., Junagadh
912078-00Strengthening of research in dry-farming1979DFRS, Targhadia & Ratia
1012092-00Strengthening of tissue culture research & development at all campuses1990Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Junagadh
1112094-00Research for integrated pest management in fruit crops1997Dept. of Ento., Junagadh
1212095-00Strengthening of horticulture research & development activities1997College of Horticulture, Junagadh
1312096-00Research on micro irrigation system in Saurashtra region1997Dept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
1412131-00Research on eco-friendly biological fertilizer1997Dept. of Pl. Patho., Junagadh
1512712-5BCampus development program (on campus)2004Directorate of Research, Junagadh
1612903-00Establishing of organic farming cell at Junagadh2000Dept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
1712905-00Proposal for research on watershed management2000MDFRS, Targhadia; GRS, Dhari & Dept. of SWCE, CAET, Junagadh
1812907-00Strengthening of agro-meteorology at JAU2000Dept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
1912930-00Establishment of new sub-center for research on cumin1998Agriculture School, Halvad
2012931-00Establishment of new research centre on onion crop2003Vegetable Research Station, Junagadh & FRS, Mahuva
2112573-00Research on tillage technology2006Dept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
2212574-00Research on rejuvenation of degraded coastal agro-eco systems of Saurashtra2006Research Training & Testing Centre, Junagadh
2312575-00Strengthening research in sesamum2006Agril. Res. Station, Amreli
24

12101-01 to

12101-04

Centre of excellence on soil and water management2006 & 2023RTTC, Junagadh; MDFRS, Targhadia; ARS (FC), Mahuva & FRS, Mangrol
2512576-00Research on post-harvest technology of important crops of Saurashtra2006Dept. of Processing & Food Engg., CAET, Junagadh
2612582-00Strengthening of research on genetically modified cotton2009Cotton Research Station, Junagadh
2712583-00Strengthening of wheat research2009Wheat Res. Station, Junagadh
2812584-00Strengthening research on castor2009Main Oilseed Research Station, Junagadh
2912585-00Strengthening research in sugarcane2009Sugarcane Res. Stat., Kodinar
3012586-00Strengthening of research in plantation and fruit crops at A.R.S. (Fruit crops)2009Agricultural Research Station (FC), Mahuva
3112587-00Conservation of plant biodiversity2009Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Junagadh
3212588-00Development of arid and semi-arid fruit crops2009College of Agriculture, Junagadh
3312590-00Establishment of Bt cotton research centre at Surendranagar district2011Cotton Research Station, Kukada
3412014-00Establishment of spices res. centre at Junagadh2011Vegetable Res. Stat., Junagadh
3512015-00Establishment of bio-fertilizer unit at Junagadh2011Dept. of Plant Patho., Junagadh
3612018-00Establishment of research centre on onion at Talaja Dist.: Bhavnagar2011Agriculture Research Station, Talaja
3712019-00Strengthening of dry farming research at Jam Khambhaliya2012Dry Farming Research Station, Jam Khambhaliya
3812020-00Strengthening of dry farming research at Vallbhipur2012DFRS, Jam Khambhaliya and Vallbhipur
3912021-00Establishment of mango research project at Talala2012College of Horticulture, Junagadh
4012022-00Project on mega seed for quality seed production & distribution2012Dept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
4112023-00Micronutrients and sulphur research in soils and plants in Saurashtra region2012Dept. of Ag. Chemistry & Soil Science Junagadh
4212024-00Centre of remote sensing and geoinformatics in agriculture2012Dept. of Soil & Water Consr. Engg., CAET, Junagadh
4312025-00Recycling of organic waste for sustainable soil productivity under dry land agri. at Targhadia2012Main Dry Farming Research Station, Targahdia
4412026-00Project for res. on forage crop prod. at Dhari2012Grassland Res. Station, Dhari
4512028-00Aflatoxin and its management in groundnut in Saurashtra region of Gujarat2013Main Oilseed Research Station, Junagadh
4612029-00Molecular mapping of important traits and their transfer through marker assisted selection (MAS) in groundnut and cotton2013Dept. of Biochemistry, Junagadh
4712030-00Studies on effect of climate change on fruit crops of Saurashtra region2013College of Horticulture, Junagadh
4812031-00Crop improvement in papaya at Junagadh2014College of Horticulture, Junagadh
4912032-00Integrated pest management in seed spices at Junagadh2014Dept. of Entomology, Junagadh
5012035-00Rapid generation advancement based modern breeding approaches for industry preferred traits in groundnut2023Main Oilseed Research Station, Junagadh
5112003-00Development of Heat Tolerant Biofortified Summer Pearl Millet Hybrid and its Production, Protection and Processing Technology2024Main Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
5212904-00Establishment of Natural Farming Research Cell2024Dept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
5312036-00Strengthening of Biocontrol Research Laboratory for Promoting Natural Farming2024Dept. of Entomology, Junagadh
5412030-01Impact and adaptation of climate change in Horticultural crops2024College of Horticulture, Junagadh
5512037-00Processing in Horticultural crops2024College of Horticulture, Junagadh

(B) Non Plan Scheme (Sponsored by State Government of Gujarat) :

Sr.

No.

Budget HeadName of ProgramSanction YearLocation
13226Scheme of design experiment1980Dept. of Agril. Statistics, Junagadh
25002Scheme for research in bajra1985Main Pearl millet Res. Stat., Jamnagar
Agricultural Res. Station, Talaja
35004Scheme for research in wheat1995Wheat Research Station, Junagadh
Fruit Research Station, Mangrol
45006Scheme for research in sorghum2011Cotton Research Station, Kukada
55007Project for the research in pulses1975Pulses Research Station Junagadh
65008Scheme for oilseed research1962Main Oilseed Res. Stat., Junagadh
1973Agril. Research Station, Amreli
1985Main Pearl millet Res. Stat., Jamnagar
5008Scheme for oilseed research1979Sugarcane Res. Station, Kodinar
1979Oilseed Res. Station, Manavdar
75009Scheme for strengthening of research in cotton investigation of fiber crops other than cotton, development of remie fiber.1985Agril. Research Station, Amreli
1985Cotton Research Station, Khapat
2002Cotton Research Station, Junagadh
85011Scheme for research in sugarcane1971Sugarcane Res. Station, Kodinar
95012Scheme for research in grasses forage1985Grassland Research Station, Dhari
105013Strengthening of research in vegetable (Tomato)1962Vegetable Research Station, Junagadh
115014Scheme for research and improvement in fruit crops1961-62Fruit Research Station, Mangrol
Agril. Res. Station (FC), Mahuva
Dept. of Horticulture, Junagadh
125018Scheme for res. studies in agri. economics1972Dep. of Agril. Eco., Junagadh
135020Scheme for research in agriculture chemistry & soil science1972Dept. of Soil Science & Agri. Chemistry, CoA, Junagadh
145025Project for the research in agronomy and crop husbandry2005Dept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
155026Project for the research in pest control and other entomological aspect1960Dept. of Entomology, Junagadh
165042Strengthening of dry farming research station1965Dry Farming Res. Station, Ratia
1979Main Dry Farming Research Station, Targhadia
1967DFRS, Jam-Khambhalia
1964Dry Farming Res. Stat., Vallbhipur
2011Cotton Res. Stat., JAU, Kukada
1975Grassland & Agril. Res. Station, Dhari
1947-48Dept. of Seed Sci. & Tech., Junagadh
1995Cotton Res. Stat., JAU, Khapat
1967Dept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
175044Project for the research in plant diseases and other pathological aspect1985-86Department of Plant Pathology, Junagadh
185046-AStudy of biology investigation & control of weed control, botanical garden and cytogenesis1969Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Junagadh
B
C
195073Research in agricultural engineering1962-63RTTC, Junagadh
205075Establishment of seed technology cell1981Directorate of Research, Junagadh
217082-ANational agriculture research project1987Main Oilseed Res. Stat., Junagadh
7082-BNational agriculture research project1995DFRS, Jam- Khambhaliya
7082-BNational agriculture research project1988Main Pearl millet Res. Stat., Jamnagar
7082-CNational agriculture research project1982Grassland Research Station, Dhari

(C) AICRPs functioning in the University (ICAR 75% & State Govt. 25%):

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No.

Budget HeadSchemeSanction YearLocation
12002-00AICRP on Pearl millet1969Main Pearl millet Res. Stat., Jamnagar
22004-00AICRP on Wheat1987Wheat Res. Station, Junagadh
32008-01GAICRP on Groundnut1987Main Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh
42008-1CAICRP on Castor1968Main Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh
520-1SMAICRP on Sesame1986Agricultural Research Station, Amreli
62009-00AICRP on Cotton1967Cotton Research Station, Junagadh
72013-01AICRP on Vegetable1988Vegetable Research Station, Junagadh
82258-DAICRP on Farm implements & machinery2015Dept. of Farm Machinery & Power, CAET, Junagadh
92030-01AICRP on Long term fertilizer experiments1999Dept. of Soil Science & Agri. Chemistry, CoA, Junagadh
102040-00A.I.C.R.P. on Integrated Farming System (Old-Cropping System Research (CSR Sub Centre)1989Department of Agronomy, CoA, Junagadh
112042-01AICRP on Dry land agriculture1971Main Dry Farming Res. Stat., Targhadia
122076-02AICRP on Seed (Crops) (Old-A.I.C.R.P. on BSP-NSP Seed Technology Research)2023 (1984)Dept. of Seed Science & Technology, JAU, Junagadh [Earlier- Pearl Millet Research Station, J.A.U., Jamnagar-6]
132258-00AICRP on Post-harvest technology1980Dept. of Processing & Food Engg., CAET, Junagadh
142374-00AICRP on Chickpea1993Pulses Research Station, Junagadh
152374-05AICRP on Pigeon pea2000Pulses Research Station, Junagadh
162258-BA.I.C.R.P. on PEASEM (Plastic Engineering in Agriculture Structure and Environment Management) (Old-Plasticulture Engineering & Technologies)2005Dept. of Renewable Energy Engg., CAET, Junagadh
172258-AA.I.C.R.P. on Irrigation Water Management2004Dept. of Soil & Water Conservation Engg., CAET, Junagadh

(D) RKVY funded projects functioning in the University:

Sr. No.Project NameSanction YearSponsoring AgencyLocation
1.Seed Replacement Rate Enhancement for the year 2025-262025-26RKVYDept. of Seed Sci. & Tech., JAU, Junagadh
2.Establishment of DGCA approved Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) to impart remote pilot certificate for agricultural spray drone2025-26RKVYDept. of Farm Machinery & Power Engg., CAET, JAU, Junagadh

(E) External Funded Research Projects functioning in the University:

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No. 

Budget HeadScheme NameSanction YearSponsoring AgencyLocation
118053Scheme for creating permanent machinery for studying the cost of cultivation/ production of principal crops grown in Gujarat state (Non plan under DAG)1984GoGDept. of Agril. Economics, Junagadh
22704-43Project for frontline demonstration in pearl millet1989ICAR-NetworkMain Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
318005-01Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva1996GOI

Dept. of Agronomy,

Junagadh/ MDFRS, Targhadia

42704-40Frontline demonstration on groundnut1999ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh
52076-3Central sector special food grain production of breeder seed (Revolving fund)-ICAR-NetworkPulses Research Station, Junagadh
62076-05Research & development efforts on hybrids in selected crops, millet, cotton, castor (Revolving fund)-ICAR-NetworkMain Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
72374-1FLD on Chickpea-ICAR-NetworkPulses Research Station, Junagadh
82374-6FLD on Pigeon pea-ICAR-NetworkPulses Research Station, Junagadh
92504-00Revolving fund horticulture (Nursery)-ICAR-NetworkCollege of Horticulture, Junagadh
102704-23FLD on oilseeds-ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh
112704-38FLD on Rapeseed & Mustard-ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh
122004-1Project for frontline demonstration in wheat -ICAR-NetworkWheat Research Station, Junagadh
132704-42FLD on Coarse cereals-ICAR-NetworkMain Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
142009-6Front line demonstration on cotton2001ICAR-NetworkCotton Research Station, Junagadh
152002-5Implementation of protection of plant varieties and farmer’s rights legislation2002ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Research Station, Junagadh
1618126-02Centrally sponsored scheme (Spices)2006GOIVegetable Research Station, Junagadh
1718803-01 to 12Megaseed revolving fund for field crops2006GOI-
1818804-01 to 04Megaseed revolving fund for horticultural crops2006GOI-
192008-3Project for frontline demonstration in sesame2007ICAR-NetworkAgriculture Research Station, Amreli
202008-12Scheme for breeder seed production of oilseeds crops (ICAR revolving fund)2007ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Research Station, Junagadh
212012All India network research project on onion and garlic2009ICAR-NetworkVegetable Research. Station, Junagadh
2218005-04, 05 &15Agricultural demonstration activities in SSP command area Phase-II2010GoGDFRS, Vallbhipur, Agri. School, Halvad and Cotton Research Station, Kukada
232030-2Soil test based fertilizers application for targeted yield of Bt cotton in Saurashtra region of Gujarat2010ICAR-NetworkDept. of Agri. Chem. & Soil Science, Junagadh
242002-07Consortia research platform (CRP) on biofortification2014ICAR-NetworkMain Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
252260-00Consortia research platform (CRP) on energy agriculture2015ICAR-NetworkDept. of REE, Junagadh
2618132-01Creation of seed-hubs for increasing indigenous production of pulses in India2016ICAR-NetworkDept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
272009-03Testing fees of Bt. Cotton2017ICAR-NetworkCotton Research Station, Junagadh
2818133Financial assistance for certified seed production – Pulse crop under NFSM2017GoGDept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
2918134Certified seed production of groundnut under NMOOP2018GoGDept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
302009-07Insecticide Resistance Management: Dissemination of pink bollworm management strategies2018ICAR-NetworkCotton Research Station, Junagadh
3118132-02Creation of Seed-Hubs for Enhancing Quality Seeds Availability of Major Oilseeds Crops - Groundnut under NFSM - Oilseed mission2018GOIDept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
322260-01AICRP on Plasticulture Engineering and Technology2019ICAR-NetworkDept. of REE, Junagadh
332260-04AICRP on irrigation water management under SCSP2019ICAR-NetworkDept. of Soil & Water Consr. Engg., CAET, Junagadh
342008-19Mainstreaming of Sesame germplasm for productivity enhancement through genomics assisted core development and trait discovery2020ICAR-NetworkAgricultural Research Station, Amreli
352013-03AICRP on Vegetables SCSP programme2019ICAR-NetworkVegetable Research Station, Junagadh
3618008-70Identification of Marker and Genomic Regions Associated with Aflatoxin Resistance in Peanut2021ICRISATMain Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh
372076-02 (A)AICRP on seed (crops) – QSP component2022ICAR-NetworkDept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
3818024-17Microbial, meta-omics and on-farm evaluation study on biostimulants (Beejamrit and Dravajivamrit) and biorationals (Neemastra and Dashaparni Ark)2023GoGDept. of Biotechnology
392704-76Development of Taluka scale precise crop yield prediction application for selected districts of Gujarat using remote sensing, AI and machine learning2023ICAR-NetworkRTTC, JAU, Junagadh
402260-05Study on Assessment of farm mechanization status and prospects of custom hiring in India2024ICAR-NetworkDepartment of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, CAET, JAU, Junagadh
412008-22Groundnut breeder seed hub2024ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh