The Vegetable Research Station was established at Junagadh under the scheme for Research and Improvement in Vegetable and Fruit crops sanctioned during 1962-63. Other two schemes viz., (1) All India Coordinated Vegetable Improvement Project was sanctioned during April 1998 and (2) Strengthening of Vegetable Research was started from December 1991. At present, the multidisciplinary work is being carried out on major vegetable crops of the region under nine various schemes. The main objective of this center is to develop high yielding and diseases resistance variety and their production and protection technology.
Mandates :
1. Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm lines of different vegetable crops. 2. Breeding for high yield, early maturity, disease and pest resistant varieties/hybrids with better quality of various vegetable crops. 3. Development of high yielding varieties of onion and garlic with suitable traits for dehydration and export purpose. 4. Development of improved production and protection technologies in important vegetable crops. 5. Production of nucleus and breeder seeds of improved varieties and parental lines for hybrids of different vegetable crops. 6. Providing pure and quality seeds of improved varietiesto the farmers in time and at reasonable price.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES :
I. CROP IMPROVEMENT : A. Vegetable Crops (Garlic, Onion, Okra, Brinjal, Tomato, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Cucurbits, Indian Bean, Cowpea, Cluster Bean etc.) :
1.
Experimental works in State, AICRPVC and AINRPOG trials ofrabi, summer andkharifseasons.
2.
Testing of breeding materials.
3.
Fresh crosses to generate breeding materials.
4.
Germplasm maintenance, evaluation, conservation as well as exchange.
5.
Seed multiplication of promising lines.
6.
Seed production of released varieties/hybrids.
7.
Production of nucleus and breeder seeds of released variety as per the DAC indent received from Government of India and Govt. of Gujarat.
B. Onion and garlic :
1.
To collect, evaluate and maintain new germplasm lines of onion and garlic.
2.
To develop varieties suitable for domestic and export market along with resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses through experimental work in state and AINRPOG trials ofrabiand latekharifseasons.
3.
To enhance and sustain productivity and production of quality seeds as well as bulb crop through agronomic innovations.
4.
To develop integrated pest and disease management for high bulb and seed yield.
C. Spices crops (Coriander, Ajwain and Fenugreek) :
1.
Experimental work in state trials ofrabiseason
2.
Seed/planting materials produced under the scheme may be distributed to SHD or to the progressive farmers for further multiplication
3.
Technology dissemination on farmers field through frontline demonstration on seed spices
II.
CROP PRODUCTION :
1.
Experimentation of trials allotted as per State and AICRP technical programme.
2.
Natural Resource Management in vegetable and spice crops.
3.
Intercropping studies on vegetable and spices.
4.
Intercropping system of vegetable crops with other crops.
III.
CROP PROTECTION :
1.
Experimentation of trials allotted as per State and AICRP technical programme.
2.
Survey and monitoring of various insect-pests and diseases of vegetable crops to find out the intensity and disease situation in Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
3.
Screening of vegetable crops? entries / lines of PET, SSVT, LSVT, IET, AVT-I and AVT-II for resistance to insect-pests and diseases inrabi,kharifand summer seasons.
4.
Integrated and eco-friendly management of major biotic stresses of vegetable crops.
Faculty Profile :
S. N.
Name
Designation
1
Dr. V. H. Kachhadia
Research Scientist(Garlic-Onion)
2
Dr. A. S. Jethava
Professor (Plant Breeding)
3
Dr. K. B. Asodariya
Professor (Agronomy)
4
Prof. Y. A. Kavathiya
Associate Professor (Plant Pathology)
5
Prof. H. G. Kanara (On pool from Cotton)
Assistant Professor (Entomology)
6
Prof. S. R. Jadeja
Assistant Professor (Plant Breeding)
7
Dr. R. K. Rathod
Assistant Research Scientist (Plant Breeding)
8
Vacant post
Agricultural Officer
9
Shri V. K. Baraiya
Agricultural Officer
10
Sumita N. Zinzala
Agricultural Officer
11
Shri M. B. Kanzariya
Agricultural Supervisor
12
Shri M. V. Mavadiya
Agricultural Assistant
13
Shri C. D. Kathad
Agricultural Assistant
14
Vacant Post
Senior Clerk
15
Vacant Post
Junior Clerk
Research Projects and Schemes – ongoing :
S. N.
Name of the Scheme
B. H.
Type of Scheme
Year of Starting
Funding Agency
1
Project for Research in Vegetables
5013
Non-Plan
Feb.-1962
State Govt.
2
Strengthening Research in Vegetable Crops
12013
Plan
Dec.-1991
State Govt.
3
Establishment of Spices Research Centre at Junagadh
12014
Plan
April-2002
State Govt.
4
Establishment of New Research Centre on Onion Crop
12931
Plan
July-2004
State Govt.
5
All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Vegetable
2013-1
ICAR
April-1988
75% ICAR 25% State
6
All India Network Research Project on Onion and Garlic
2012
ICAR Project
Feb.-2009
ICAR
7
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Spices )
18126-02
Other Agency
Jan.-2006
NHM-ICAR
8
Royalty/License fee of Agreement for production and marketing of vegetables varieties
18126-13
Other Agency
Private
9
Evaluation of Fipronil 15% + Deatamethrin 2.5 SC against shoot & fruit borer of Brinjal
18126-22
Other Agency
Private
10
Evaluation of Fipronil 15% + Imidacloprid 5% SC against shoot & fruit borer, aphid & thrips of okra
18126-23
Other Agency
Private
11
Evaluation of the bio efficacy phytotoxicity and residue trials of CIX 404 in Onion
18126-26
Other Agency
Private
12
Evaluation of bio efficacy of SDMacro on cumin crop
18126-27
Other Agency
Private
13.
Evaluation of the bio efficacy of SARVOTTAM bio-stimulant (SA 23-24) on plant growth and productivity of brinjal
18126-28
Other Agency
Private
14
Bioefficacy of biostimulant product INO GREEN ULTRA in tomato
18126-29
Other Agency
Private
15
Bioefficacy of biostimulant product N ERGY TONUS in tomato
18126-30
Other Agency
Private
16
Field evaluation of VIRA (Foliar)
18126-31
Other Agency
Private
17
Evaluation of bio-efficacy for a pre-emergent herbicide Fluroxypyr meptyl 48% w/v (45.5 w/w) EC against weed flora in onion
18126-32
Other Agency
Private
18
Evaluation of bio-efficacy and phytotoxicity of Penflufen 154 g/l + Trifloxystrobin 154 g/l FS (EverGol Xtend) as a seed treatment against damping off disease in Onion
18126-33
Other Agency
Private
19
Revolving Fund
9510-J-5
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1994-95
JAU
ACHIEVEMENTS :
1. CROP IMPROVEMENT : Total : 57 (A) Varieties developed by this station before inception of G.A.U. (Before 01.06.1972) : Total : 8
S. N.
Name of Crop
Variety
1.
Brinjal
Junagadh Selection-1
2.
Brinjal
Junagadh Ravaiya
3.
Brinjal
Junagadh Bhatta
4.
Tomato
Junagadh Big Round
5.
Chilli
Resham Patta
6.
Bottle Gourd
Junagadh Long Tender
7.
Indian bean
Valor Virpur
8.
Onion
Junagadh Local (Pilipatti)
(B) Varieties developed by this station after inception of the G.A.U. (After 01.06.1972): Total-12
S. N.
Crop
Variety
Released Year
Yield (q/ha)
Parent / Pedigree
1.
Brinjal
Junagadh Long
1984
265.89
Pedigree selection
2.
Brinjal
Junagadh Oblong
1984
284.07
Pedigree selection
3.
Tomato
Junagadh Ruby
1984
253.33
Pedigree selection
4.
Okra
Gujarat Okra-1
1986
125.00
Pedigree selection
5.
Garlic
Gujarat Garlic-2
1993
74.57
Clonal selection
6.
Garlic
Gujarat Garlic-3
1999
75.35
Clonal selection
7.
Okra
Gujarat Okra-2
1999
170.44
Pedigree selection
8.
Onion
Gujarat White Onion-1
2000
431.45
Mass selection
9.
Indian bean
Gujarat Papadi 1
2000
80.03
Pure line selection
10.
Brinjal
Gujarat Brinjal Long ?1
2001
319.30
Pure line selection
11.
Brinjal
Gujarat Brinjal Hy.?2
2001
375.57
JBL-81xJBL-51
12.
Tomato
Gujarat Tomato-1
2002
251.36
Pure line selection
(C) Varieties endorsed after inception of the G.A.U. (After 01.06.1972): Total-4
S. N.
Crop
Name of Variety
Year of Endorsed
Yield (q/ha)
Breeding Centre
1
Brinjal
PLR-1
1994
453.28
Palur, T. N.
2
Brinjal
KS-224
1994
369.53
Kalyanpur, U. P.
3
Okra
Parbhani Kranti
1994
148.88
Parbhani, Maharashtra
4
Cowpea
Arka Garima
1996
118.19
Bangalore, Karnataka
(D) Varieties developed by this station after inception of the J.A.U.(after 01.05.2004): Total- 29
S. N.
Crop
Variety
Released Year
Yield (q/ha)
Parent / Pedigree
1
Sponge gourd
Gujarat Sponge Gourd -1
2005
126.00
Mass selection
2
Brinjal
Junagadh Brinjal Green Round-1
2006
401.07
Pure line selection
3
Garlic
Gujarat Garlic-4
2007
89.33
Clonal selection
4
Tomato
Junagadh Tomato-3
2008
384.60
Pure line selection
5
Okra
Gujarat Okra Hybrid-2
2009
148.36
Heterosis Breeding
6
Brinjal
Gujarat Junagadh Brinjal-2
2010
342.90
Pedigree method of sel.
7
Okra
Gujarat Junagadh Okra -3
2010
150.52
Pedigree method of sel.
8
Okra
Gujarat Junagadh Okra Hybrid- 3
2011
138.40
Heterosis Breeding
9
Indian bean (Valor)
Gujarat Junagadh Indian Bean-11
2011
93.12
Pure line selection
10
Brinjal
Gujarat Junagadh Brinjal- 3
2012
393.88
Pedigree method of selection
11
Indian bean (Papdi)
Gujarat Junagadh Papdi -2
2012
112.46
Pure line selection
12
Ridge gourd
Gujarat Junagadh Ridge Gourd Hy.- 1
2012
113.30
Heterosis Breeding
13
Garlic
Gujarat Junagadh Garlic-5
2014
79.42
Clonal selection
14
Brinjal
Gujarat Junagadh Long Brinjal-4
2015
396.03
Pedigree method of selection
15
Brinjal
Gujarat Junagadh Brinjal Hybrid-4
2015
428.01
Heterosis Breeding
16
Okra
Gujarat Junagadh Okra Hybrid -4
2015
135.94
Heterosis Breeding
17
Sponge gourd
Gujarat Junagadh Sponge gourd- 2
2015
114.04
Pedigree method of selection
18
Onion
Gujarat Junagadh Red Onion- 11
2015
323.55
Mass selection
19
Onion
Gujarat Junagadh White Onion- 3
2016 Guj. State 2019 AICRP
408.40 231.51
Mass selection Zone-II & IV
20
Brinjal
Gujarat Round Brinjal-5
2018
395.04
Pedigree method of sel.
21
Tomato
Gujarat Tomato-6
2018
316.05
Pedigree method of sel.
22
Okra
Gujarat Okra-6
2018
126.77
Pedigree method of sel.
23
Ridge gourd
Gujarat Ridge Gourd ? 2
2019
105.70
Pedigree method of sel.
24
Brinjal
Gujarat Round Brinjal-7
2020
400.73
Pedigree method of sel.
25
Indian bean
Gujarat Indian bean-3
2022
225.24
Pedigree method of sel.
26
Garlic
Gujarat Garlic-8
2023
87.26
Clonal selection
27
Coriander
Gujarat Coriander-4
2023
20.83
Mass selection
28
Bottle gourd
Gujarat Bottle gourd-2
2025
261.19
Mass selection
29
Brinjal
Gujarat long Brinjal-11
2025
440.19
Pedigree method of sel.
(E) Number of varieties recommended/notified by AICRP for various zones at National level: Total-9
S. N.
Crop
Name of Variety/ Hybrid
Testing Name
Breeding Center
Year of Release
Recommended for Zone
1
Brinjal
GBH - 2
JBH-1
Junagadh
2001
Zone IV, VI
2
Sponge gourd
GSG - 1
JSGL-55
Junagadh
2004
Zone VI
3
Okra
GO - 3
JNDOL-03-1
Junagadh
2007
Zone VII & VIII
4
Okra
GOH - 2
JOH-2-2
Junagadh
2008
Zone II, IV, VI, VII & VIII
5
Garlic
GG - 4
JG-99-213
Junagadh
2009
Zone IV
6
Okra
GJOH - 3
JOH-05-9
Junagadh
2010
Zone V, VI & VII
7
Okra
GJOH - 4
JOH-08-19
Junagadh
2014
Zone VI & VII
8
Brinjal
GBL- 4
JBL-08-8
Junagadh
2017
Zone-VI
9
Onion
GJWO-3
JWO-11-5-7
Junagadh
2019
Zone-II & IV
IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VARIETIES DEVELOPED BY THIS STATION :
Summary of the recommendations made by this station from the year 1972 to 2025:
S. N.
Crop
Crop Improvement
Crop Production
Crop Protection
1.
Brinjal
9
5
-
2.
Tomato
4
5
4
3.
Okra
7
7
1
4.
Onion
3
19
3
5.
Garlic
5
7
4
6.
Cauliflower
-
2
3
7.
Cabbage
-
1
-
8.
Bitter gourd
-
1
-
9.
Bottle gourd
1
3
4
10.
Ridge gourd
2
1
2
11.
Sponge gourd
2
-
-
12.
Indian bean
4
-
-
13.
Chilli
-
-
1
14.
Cowpea
-
1
2
15.
Vegetables
-
1
-
16.
Cucurbits
-
-
1
17.
Coriander
1
2
-
18.
Cucumber
-
1
Total (123)
38
56
25
Awards & Prizes received:
S.N.
Name of Awards
Organizer
Year/Prize
1.
Fruit, flower & vegetable exhibition, Ahmedabad
Gujarat Horticulture Society, Ahmedabad
1998/Revolving Trophy
2.
Fruit, flower & vegetable exhibition, Anand
Gujarat Horticulture Society, Ahmedabad
1999/First Prize
3.
Fruit, flower & vegetable exhibition, Ahmedabad
Gujarat Horticulture Society, Ahmedabad
2000/Second Prize
4.
Women Agricultural Fair, Junagadh
Farmers Training Center, Junagadh
2000/Third Prize
5.
Sardar Patel Agriculture Award, Gandhinagar
Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
2001-02
6.
Gyanganga Agricultural Fair, Junagadh
Gujarat Agriculture University, Junagadh
2003/Third Prize
7.
Lt. Amit Singh Memorial Award 2017-18
Indian Institute of Vegetables Research, Varanasi
Best AICRP-VC Center
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:
1.
The center has made MoU under ppp mode with two seed companies for five years to sailing vegetable varieties of brinjal, okra and sponge gourd.
2.
Organizing farmers’ day at the station as well as on sub-center.
3.
Participating in the Krushi Mela, Krushi Mahotsav, Farmers’ Days and Agril. Exhibition organized by University or other agencies.
4.
Educating govt. officers in pre – seasonal training, farmer shibir, farmers’ day, JAU to the farmer’s door, RAWE programmed, Agriculture fair, Agriculture exhibition, diagnostic team visit and other training programmes.
5.
Conducting FLDs and organizing field days on farmers’ field.
6.
Educating students during Kendra Nivas and to farmers during visit of this station.
7.
Through TV, Radio broadcasting, literature, press-note, personnel/spot field diagnosis and letter etc.
Linkage of the center to SAUs and National institute/center:
