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Department of  Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry
 
Professor & Head 
:
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia, Ph.D.
Contacts
:
0285-2672080 - 90 Ext - 359
 
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1) Faculty Strengh (Current Position) :
Sr. No.
Name
Designation
Higher Qualification
Contacts
Experience
1
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
Professor & Head
Ph.D. (Soil Sci.)
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13 years
2
Dr. A. V. Rajani
Professor
Ph.D. (Soil Sci.)
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17 Years
3
Dr. H. P. Dholariya
Associate Professor
Ph.D. (Soil Sci.)
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4
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
Assistant Res. Sci.
Ph.D. (Soil Sci.)
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10 Years
5
Miss. P. I. Jetpara
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. (Agri.) (Soil Sci.)
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12 Years
6 Dr. A. S. Jadeja Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Soil Sci.) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 8 Years
7 Shri K. P. Bhuriya  Assistant Professor M.Sc. (Agri.) (Soil Sci.) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 8 Years
8 Dr. P. B. Kotadiya Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Agronomy) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -
9 Miss T. R. Ribadiya Assistant Professor M.Sc. (Agri.) (Soil Sci.) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -
Technical Staff (Current Position) :
Sr.
Name
Designation
Qualification
Contacts
Experience
1
Shri D. V. Parakhia
Agriculture Officer
Ph.D. (Soil Sci.)
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10 Years
2
Miss. K. B. Ranparia
Agriculture Officer
M.Sc. (Agri.) (Soil Sci.)
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10 Years
3
Miss. M. A. Davara
Agriculture Officer
M.Sc. (Agri.)(Soil Sci.)
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7 Years
4
Shri. R. M. Parmar
Agriculture Assistant
Diploma
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38 Years
5
Shri. S. M. Akbari
Agriculture Assistant
Diploma
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16 Years
6
Miss. H. D. Chavda
Agriculture Assistant
Diploma
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7 Years
7
Miss. R. R. Baldha
Agriculture Assistant
Diploma
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7 Years
Supporting Staff (Current Position) :
Sr.
Name
Designation
Qualification
Contacts
Experience
1
Smt. S. S. Manavadaria
Senior Clerk
Graduate in Arts
-
18  Years
2 Shri M J Sindhal Driver Graduate in Arts - 16 Years
Courses offered at UG /PG and other (Current Year Odd & Even Sem.)
(A) Post Graduate Courses (As per fifth dean) as per BSMA
Teacher
Odd/ Even
Course No.
Titleof the course
Credit
Miss. P. I. Jetpara
Even
SOIL 501
Soil Physics
2+1
Dr. A. S. Jadeja
Odd
SOIL 502
Soil Fertility & Fertilizer Use
3+1
Dr. K. B. Parmar
Odd
SOIL 503
Soil Chemistry
2+1
Shri. A. S. Jadeja
Even
SOIL 504
Soil Mineralogy, Genesis, Classification and Survey
2+1
Miss. P. I. Jetpara
Even
SOIL 506
Soil Biology and Biochemistry
2+1
Dr. A. V. Rajani
Odd
SOIL 510
Analytical Techniques and Instrumental Methods in Soils and Plant Analysis
0+2
Dr. A. V. Rajani
Even
SOIL 511
Management of Problematic Soils and Water
2+1
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
Even
SOIL 601
Recent trends in soil physics
2+0
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
Odd
SOIL 602
Modern concept of soil fertility
2+0
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
Odd
SOIL 603
Physical chemistry of soil
2+0
Dr. H. P. Dholariya
Even
SOIL 604
Soil Genesis and Micropedology
2+0
Dr. L. C. Vekaria Even SOIL 605 Biochemistry of Soil organic matter 2+0
Dr. L. C. Vekaria Odd SOIL 606 Soil Resource Management 3 +0
(B) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri., COA, Junagadh
Teacher
Semester
Course No.
Titleof the course
Credit
Miss. P. I. Jetpara
First
Soil 1.1
Fundamental of soil science
2+1
Miss. P. I. Jetpara & Miss. T. R. Ribadiya
Second
Soil 2.2
Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
2+1
Dr. P. B. Kotadiya
Second
VAC-I
Environmental studies and Disaster Management
2+1
Dr. H. P. Dholariya 
Second
SEC-5
Soil, plant and water testing
0+2
Dr. A. S. Jadeja
Third
Ag. Chem. 3.3 
Problematic Soils and their Management
2+1
Dr. A. V. Rajani
Fourth 
NF-I
Natural farming
2+1
Dr. A. S. Jadeja
Sixth
NF-II
Natural farming
2+1
Dr. L. C. Vekaria and
Dr. D. V. Parkhia 
Seventh 
Ag. Chem. 7.4
RAWEP
0+2
Dr. L. C. Vekariya,
Dr. A. S. Jadeja and
Ku. Monali Davara
Eight 
ELP
ELP
0+10
Dr. D. V. Parakhiya
Eight 
NF-III
Natural farming
0+5
(C) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horti.
Teacher
Semester
Course No.
Titleof the course
Credit
Prof. K. P. Bhuriya
Fourth
NRMH 4.7
Soil, water and plant analysis
1+1
Miss. T. R. Ribadiya Sixth Enrs. 6.11 Environmental studies and Disaster Management 2+1
Miss. T. R. Ribadiya Second VAC-I Environmental studies and Disaster Management 2+1
D) Under Graduate Programme, B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.)
Teacher
Odd/Even
Course No.
Titleof the course
Credit
Prof. R. M. Vikani
Odd
Agri. (E) 1.1.4
Principles of soil science
2+1
(E) Polytechnic/Agro Based ITI
Teacher
Odd/Even
Course No.
Titleof the course
Credit
K. B. Ranpariya,
Even
Ag. Chem. 2.1
Fundamentals of soil science
2+1
Monali Davara
Odd
Ag. Chem. 3.2
Manurs, fertilizers and soil fertility management
2+1
Monali Davara Even Ag. Chem. 4.3 Problematic soils and their management 2+1
K. B. Ranpariya,
Odd
B.Sc. 5.4
Environmental science
2+1
Laboratory Facility
Sr. No.
Name of Lab.
Seating Capacity
Purpose
UG or PG
1
MSS Research lab
15
Sample preparation and Analysis
For Research Scheme
2
Micronutrients research lab
15
Sample preparation and Analysis
For Research Scheme
3
G-1 Research lab
15
Sample preparation and Analysis
For Research Scheme
4
Soil Water analysis lab
10
Sample preparation and Analysis
For Research Scheme
5
STCR lab
10
Sample preparation and Analysis
For Research Scheme
6
Soil survey lab
10
Sample preparation and Analysis
For Research Scheme
7
LTFE lab
10
Sample preparation and Analysis
For Research Scheme
8
P. G. research lab
10
Sample preparation and Analysis
For P.G. Research
9
U. G. lab
50
Practical
For U.G. Practical
List of Major Equipment/Instruments
Sr. No.
Name of laboratory
Name of Equipment / Instrument
No of Equipment/ Instrument
1
PG Lab
UV Visible Spectro Photometer
1
2
PG Lab
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
1
3
PG Lab
Pressure Plate Apparatus
1
4
PG Lab
Gerhardt Turbotherm Digestion Unit
1
5
PG Lab
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, (AAS) with graphite Furness
1
6
PG Lab
Agilent technologies 4200 MP-AES
1
7
PG Lab
Robotic clay fraction Analyser
1
8
UG Lab
Citizen Mettles Balance
1
9
UG Lab
Water Purification System
1
10
UG Lab
Refrigerated Centrifuge
1
11
UG Lab
UV Spectrophotometer
1
12
UG Lab
Analytical balance
1
13 PG Lab Ion Analyser 1
M.Sc./Ph.D. Students Guided (April 2020 to March 2025)
Sr. No.
Name of Guide
No. of students being supervised (guided) by faculty
 
 
M.Sc. (Agri)
Ph.D.
1
Dr. S. G. Savalia
3
4
2
Dr. J. V. Polara
2
-
3
Dr. M. S. Solanki
1
-
4
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
6
1
5
Dr. A. V. Rajani
6
-
6
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
7
-
7
Dr. K. B. Parmar
4
4
8
Dr. B. B. Kunjadia
1
-
9
Dr. B. P. Talavia
1
-
10
Dr. J. J. Vaghani
5
-
M.Sc. Theses Submitted (April 2020 to March 2025)
Sr. No.
Title of the thesis
Name of student
Name of guide
2020-21
1
Impact of long-term balance nutrient management on soil potassium dynamics under groundnut-wheat cropping sequence in a calcareous Vertic Haplustepts under AICRP-LTFE soils
Gajera Komal
Dr. A. V. Rajani
2
Relative tolerance of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) varieties under simulated soil salinity
Dalsaniya Hetal M
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
3
Relative tolerance of soyabean varieties under simulated soil salinity
Bhalani D. A.
Dr. K. B. Parmar
4
Evaluation of Microbial consortia enriched vermicompost formulation in soyabean (Glycine max L.)
S. P. Bhola
Dr. B. B. Kunjadia
5
Effect of cadmium and FYM on yield and chemical composition of forage sorghum in medium black calcareous soil
Sabhad Hasmukh
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
6
Effect of cadmium and FYM on yield, nutrients content and uptake by forage maize in medium black calcareous soil.
Chavada Narendra
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
7
Effect of sulphur and sulphur solubilizing bacteria (SSB) on yield, quality, nutrient uptake and sulphur fraction in kharif groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Karamta Nirav
Dr. J. J. Vaghani
8
Soil properties and yield of groundnut varieties as influenced by variable RSC of irrigation water
Dewansi Kumari
Dr. J. V. Polara
9
Relative tolerance of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) varieties under simulated soil salinity Conditions
Gaytri Soni
Dr. S. G. Savalia
10
Dynamics of micronutrient in a calcareous vertic haplustept under AICRP-LTFE soils
Viramgama Anjli
Dr. M. S. Solanki
2021-22
11
Soil properties and yield of summer bajra [Pennisetum glaucum(L.) R. Br.] As influenced by use of water having variable salinity and sodicity.
Anurodh Kamathker
Dr. J. V. Polara
12
Effect of potassium and zinc on yield and quality of bio fortified pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] And post-harvest soil fertility
Asodariya Siddharth Rajeshbhai
Dr. A. V. Rajani
13
Phosphors availability and dynamics in soil affected by long term nutrient management under groundnut-wheat cropping sequence in AICRP-LTFE soils
Chaurya Jagrutiben Ramanbhai
Dr. A. V. Rajani
14
Comparative study of silicon v/s organic manures on yield and chemical composition of wheat
Chauhan Karansinh Jayshukhbhai
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
15
Effect of nitrogen and Silicon on growth, yield and nutrient composition of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Thushara O C D/O Umesh Kumar
Dr. K. B. Parmar
16
Effect of foliar application of water soluble fertilizers on growth, yield and quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Vala Dharaben Ranabhai
Dr. J. J. Vaghani
17
Effect of sulphur and Sulphur solubilizing bacteria on yield and nutrient
Uptake by garlic (Allium sativum L.) And on sulphur fraction in soil
Vora Talpesh Vitthalbhai
Dr. B. P. Talavia
18
Effect of silicon on yield and chemical composition of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under simulated soil salinity
Viroja Priya
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
19
Effect of silicon and zinc on yield, quality and uptake of nutrients on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Gondaliya Dhara
Dr. S. G. Savalia
2022-23
20 Appraisal of salinity/sodicity parameters in the soils of north Saurashtra agro-climatic zone Shruti Gaur Dr. K. B. Parmar
21 Evaluation of underground water quality in north Saurashtra agro climatic zone Jadav Bhumika Bhagvanbhai Dr. J. J. Vaghani
22 Forms of sulphur in the soils of north Saurashtra agro-climatic zone of Gujarat Suraj Kumar Dr. L. C. Vekaria
23 Forms of sulphur in the soils of south Saurashtra agro-climatic zone Sejpal Priyank Jashwant Bhai Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
24 Evaluation of underground water quality in south Saurashtra agro climatic zone Vadhadia Paritaben Dipakbhai Dr. S. G. Savalia
25 Evaluation of boron status in the soils of Saurashtra region Gorasiya Chirag Amrishbhai Dr. K. B. Parmar
26 Evaluation of organic carbon status in the soils of Saurashtra region Ganvit Khushbuben Nareshbhai Dr. A. V. Rajani
2023-24
27 Effect of sulphur sources and sulphur oxidizing bacteria (SOB) on yield, quality and nutrients uptake by summer soybean Patel Anjaliben Mukeshbhai Dr. J. J. Vaghani
28 Effect of phosphorus & phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) on soil phosphorus availability, yield & nutrients uptake by summer green gram Navdeep Singh Bhati Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
29 Evaluation of nitrate, fluoride and heavy metals contamination in underground water of Saurashtra region Vasoya Mansi Hitendrabhai Dr. L. C. Vekaria
30 Effect of phosphorus & phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) on soil phosphorus availability, yield & nutrients uptake by soybean Kore Meghana Dr. A. V. Rajani
31 Appraisal of salinity/sodicity parameters in the soils of south Saurashtra agro-climatic zone Bamaniya Vimalkumar Parvatsinh Dr. L. C. Vekaria
2024-25
32 Effect of water soluble fertilizer on growth, yield, quality and nutrient content and uptake by summer green gram (Vigna radiata L.) Vaghasiya Khushi Vajubhai Dr. A. V. Rajani
33 Effect of nano dap on growth, yield and nutrient uptake by soybean Namitha Maria Sebastian Dr. L. C. Vekaria
34 Effect of farmyard manure on phytostabilization of lead under sorghum cultivation Chauhan Pujaben Nagajan Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
35 Effect of polymer coated nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, yield and nutrient uptake by  wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Usadadiya Bhaktiben Rohitbhai Dr. L. C. Vekaria
36 Effect of cotton biochar and salicylic acid on physico-chemical properties of soil, nutritents accumulation and yield of greengram Hapalia Surbhi Dr. J. J. Vaghani
Ph.D. Theses Submitted (April 2020 to March 2025)
Sr. No.
Title of the thesis
Name of student
Name of guide
1
Effect of nutrient management through organic sources on yield and quality of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and soil properties under organic farming
Ranpariya  Vatsal S.
Dr. K. B. Parmar
2
Effect of sources and levels of sulphur on nutrient composition, yield and quality of kharif soybean
Janaki Movalia
Dr. S. G. Savalia
3
Evaluation of soil fertility, salinity status and pre & post monsoon underground water quality of coastal region of Southern Saurashtra of Gujarat
Bhoraniya Nirali
Dr. S. G. Savalia
4
Evaluation of soil fertility, salinity status and pre & post monsoon underground water quality of coastal region of Northern Saurashtra of Gujarat
Kiran Yadav
Dr. K. B. Parmar
5 Dynamics of different fractions of organic matter, organic carbon and nitrogen in medium blck calcareous soil of permanent plot experiment over 20 years Chavda Bharat Naranbhai Dr. S. G. Savalia
6 Dynamics of major nutrients in the soils of north saurashtra agro-climatic zone Laxman Kumawat Dr. S. G. Savalia
7 Dynamics of cationic micronutrients and status of heavy metals in the soils of south saurashtra agro-climatic zone Parakhia Dhavalkumar Viththalbha Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
8

Effect of cotton stalk biochar on growth, nutrient accumulation and yield of summer groundnut and soil properties

Kachhiyapatel Krishnaben Alpeshkumar Dr. K. B. Parmar
9 Dynamics of cationic micronutrients and status of heavy metals in the soils of north saurashtra agro-climatic zone Jadeja Amardipsinh Sukhdevsinh Dr. K. B. Parmar
Faculty Participated in Trainings/Refresher Course/Summer/Winter School etc.
(April 2020 to March 2025)
Sr. No.
Name of Faculty
Period
Nature of Training
Place
From
to
 
 
 
2020-21
1
Dr. S. G. Savalia
15-06-2020
25-06-2020
The training course on clay fraction analyzer
organized by Skalar, Netharland at JAU, Junagadh 
2
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
15-06-2020
25-06-2020
The training course on clay fraction analyzer
organized by Skalar, Netharland at JAU, Junagadh 
3
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
15-06-2020
25-06-2020
The training course on clay fraction analyzer
organized by Skalar, Netharland at JAU, Junagadh 
4
Dr. A. S. Jadeja
15-06-2020
25-06-2020
The training course on clay fraction analyzer
organized by Skalar, Netharland at JAU, Junagadh 
5
Shri D. V. Parakhia
15-06-2020
25-06-2020
The training course on clay fraction analyzer
organized by Skalar, Netharland at JAU, Junagadh 
6
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
07-09-2020 
15-09-2020
One Week Online International Training Programme on “Emerging Urban Farming
Technologies for Vegetable Production”
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
7
Prof. A. S. Jadeja
28-10-2020
29-10-2020
Online training programme on "Space technology and machine learning for Agriculture"
AAU, Anand
8
Mr. H. P. Ponkia
28-10-2020
29-10-2020
Online training programme on "Space technology and machine learning for Agriculture"
AAU, Anand
9
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
28-10-2020
29-10-2020
Online training programme on "Space technology and machine learning for Agriculture"
AAU, Anand
10
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
28-10-2020
29-10-2020
Online training programme on "Space technology and machine learning for Agriculture"
AAU, Anand
11
Mr. H. P. Ponkia
18-01-2021
19-01-2021
Value -addition in Milk, Fruit and Vegetables: A success Mantra for Agripreneurs
AAU, Anand
2022-23
12
Dr. Rajani A. V.
22-06-22
24-06-22
3-day training on “Sugarcane based agripreneurship”. 
 (MANAGE), Hyderabad
13
Dr. Rajani A. V.
12-07-22 
14-07-22 
3-day training on “Inovative marketing method for income enhancement”
 (MANAGE), Hyderabad
2023-24
14
L. C. Vekaria
8-06-23
10-06-23
Training on success story writing skill for print & Electronic media
EEI, Anand and JAU, Junagadh.
15
L. C. Vekaria
27-04-23
27-04-23
Training on Next generation communication and management competencies for inspiring seve excellence of extension professionals
EEI, Anand and JAU, Junagadh.
16
P. I. Jetpara
15-05-23
13-06-23
Precision agriculture : farming with new perspectives
CSJM University Kanpur & ICAR-ATARI Kanpur
17
H. L. Sakarvadia
04-09-23
18-09-23
Natural Farming: Present Status and Future Prospects
MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan
18
A.S. Jadeja
19-11-23
23-11-23
Natural Farming
Gurukul, Kurukshetra, Haryana
2024-25
19
P. I. Jetpara
15-08-24
04-09-24
New advancements in agricultural science : from the green revolution to viksit Bharat 2047
Agri meet foundation bharat with ICAR-DCR puttur Karnataka
20
K.P. Bhuriya
01-04-24
30-04-24
Prime Minister & ministry of agriculture & farmers welfare sponspored agriculture scheme & Indian agriculture vision - 2050
Hindusta krishi anusandhan bhawan, Moradabad (UP)
Seminar / Symposia / Workshop Attended (April 2020 to March 2025)
Sr. No.
Name of Faculty
Period
Title
Place
From
to
 
2020-21
 
 
 
 
1
Mr. H. P. Ponkia
13/06/20
14/06/20
National Webinar on “Post COVID-19 Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities”
JAU, Junagadh
2
Prof. A. S. Jadeja
13/06/20
14/06/20
National Webinar on “Post COVID-19 Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities”
JAU, Junagadh
3
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
13/06/20
14/06/20
National Webinar on
“ Post COVID-19 Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities ”
JAU, Junagadh
4
Prof. A. S. Jadeja
27/06/20
28/06/20
National Webinar on “Farmer Producer Organizations and Commodity Markets”
AAU, Anand
5
Mr. H. P. Ponkia
27/06/2020
28/06/2020
 
Online Webinar on "Farmer Producer Organizations and Commodity Markets"
AAU, Anand
6
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
11/07/20
11/07/20
National Webinar on Impact of Population Pressure on Natural Resources and Environment
ANRCM Lucknow(U.P.)
7
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
11/07/20
11/07/20
Participatedthe National Webinar on "Impact of Population Pressure on Natural Resources and Environment" Organized by
Academy of Natural Resource Conservation and Management (ANRCM) Lucknow, (U.P.)
8
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
29/07/20
29/07/20
International Webinar on " Strenghening the immune system against Covid-19 through Agriculral innovations"
College of Agriculure, Sikar (Raj.)
9
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
29/07/20
29/07/20
Participated in international webinar on "Strengthening the immune system against COVID-19 through agricultural innovations"
Sri. Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner
10
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
Asst. Prof.
10-08-2020
-
National Webinar on “Under-utilized Crops for Augmenting Farmers Income in Abiotic Stress Regions”
Online
11
Dr. A. V. Rajani
11/08/22
12/08/22
Webinar on "Long-term fertilizer experiments: Achievements and Future strategies" Organized by
IISS- Bhopal
12
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
Asst. Prof.
27-08-2020
-
National Webinar on ‘Abiotic Stress in Agriculture: Geospatial Characterization and Management Options’
Online
13
Mr. H. P. Ponkia
15/09/2020
15/09/2020
Online Workshop on "Trade in F&V Products and Dairy commodities"
AAU, Anand
14
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
6/10/20
6/10/20
Participated in the National Web Conference on “Utilization of Organic Waste for Soil Health Management and Energy Production Under Changing Climate Scenario”
Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner - Jaipur (Raj.)
15
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
15/10/20
15/10/20
National Webinar on "Recent  trends in Floriculture & Landscape industry"
SDAU, Jagugan, Mehsana
16
Mr. H. P. Ponkia
16/10/2020
 
17/10/2020
 
Online Webinar On "National Agricultural Higher Education Project"
AAU, Anand
17
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
5/12/20
5/12/20
State level Webinar on "Jivant Jamin, Swasth Jamin"
AAU, Anand
18
Dr. S.G. Savalia
30/12/2020
 
30/12/2020
 
"Fit India Cyclothon-2020", Under the fit India thematic campaign
JAU, Junagadh
19
Mr. H. P. Ponkia
06/11/2020
07/11/2020
Online National Webinar "Precision Nutrient Management for Sustainable Soil Health and Crop Productivity"
Banda,UP
20
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
6/11/20
6/11/20
Participated in the International Webinar on Meeting the challenges of declining soil productivity and rapidly changing climate for sustainable agricultural production
Dept. of Ag. Chemistry and soil science, Ch. Chhotu Ram (P.G.) College, Muzaffarnagar, UP.
21
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
06/11/20
07/11/20
National Webinar on "Precision Nutrient Management for Sustainable Soil Health and Crop Productivity"
Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda (U.P.)
22
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
7/11/20
7/11/20
Participated in the webinar titled “Role of Soil Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture”
Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack.
23
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
25/11/20
25/11/20
Participated one day Webinar on " Sajiv kheti- Takav krushi no vaigyanik abhigam"
Dept. of Agronomy, NAU, Bharuch
24
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
26/11/20
26/11/20
Participated in National web conference on "Sustainable fodder production for improving the livelihood of small and marginal farmers"
Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour
 
2021-22
 
 
 
 
25
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
09-04-21
11-04-21
Three day online training on Sandalwood
AAU, Anand
26
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
12-04-21
12-04-21
National Webinar on "Digital Soil Science: Opportunities and Challenges" on
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
27
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
12-04-21
12-04-21
National Webinar on "Digital Soil Science: Opportunities and Challenges" on
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
28
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
16-04-21
16-04-21
International Webinar on "Climate Resilient Agriculture for Food and Health Security"
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
29
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
16-04-21
16-04-21
International Webinar on "Climate Resilient Agriculture for Food and Health Security"
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
30
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
19-04-21
22-04-21
Global Symposium on Soil Biodiversity –GSOBI21
Officer in Charge of the  Land and Water Division FAO -Food and Agriculture Organization
31
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
01-05-21
01-05-21
National Webinar on “Impact of Covid-19 on Aspects of Organic Farming, Soil Health and Food Security”
Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab.
32
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
3-05-21
3-05-21
National webinar on Managing Health and Stress during COVID -19
College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap
University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
33
Dr. A. V. Rajani
04-06-21
04-06-21
National level virtual seminar on HELTH of MOTHER EARTH conservation of ecosystem and biodiversity for sustainable development
AIWCm New Delhi and JAU, Junagadh.
34
Prof. P. I. Jetpara
04-06-21
04-06-21
National level virtual seminar on HELTH of MOTHER EARTH conservation of ecosystem and biodiversity for sustainabl development
AIWCm New Delhi and JAU, Junagadh.
35
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
4-06-21
4-06-21
National level virtual seminar on health of mother earth
Jointly organized by All India womens conference, New Delhi  and JAU, Junagadh
36
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
04-06-21
04-06-21
National level virtual seminar on health of mother earth
Jointly organized by All India womens conference, New Delhi  and JAU, Junagadh
37
Prof. P. I. Jetpara
19-06-21
19-06-21
National seminar on Organic home gardening step by step
Hosted by Bizomia.
38
Dr. A. V. Rajani
21-06-21
21-06-21
National level webinar on Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Opportunity and Challenges
NAAS-Bhopal Chapter and ICAR-IISS, Bhopal
39
Prof. P. I. Jetpara
03-07-21
03-07-21
National seminar on Rain water harvesting and it’s techniques
Hosted by Bizomia.
40
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
07-07-21
07-07-21
National Webinar on "Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change
Mitigation"
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
41
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
11-07-21
11-07-21
National webinar on Impact of Population Pressure on Natural Resources and Environment
ANRCM Lucknow (U.P.).
42
Dr. A. V. Rajani
14-07-21
14-07-21
Online training on biofortification: Key to nutritional security. Conducted
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad .
43
Dr. A. V. Rajani
28-07-21
28-07-21
Workshop on Agricultural Knowledge Management in the Network Digital Environment
Professor Jayshankar TSAU Under ICAR-NAHP(IG) in association with AAU, JAU and Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar.
44
Dr. A. V. Rajani
29-07-21
29-07-21
National webinar on Geospatial solutions for sustainable agriculture
COAET, Odisha University of Agricultural and Technology, Bhubaneswar
45
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
29-07-21
29-07-21
International webinar on strengthening the immune system against Covid-19 through Agricultural innovations
College of Agriculture, Sikar (Raj.).
46
Prof. P. I. Jetpara
31-07-21
31-07-21
National seminar on Unlocking the secret of soilless cultivation
Hosted by Bizobook.
47
Prof. P. I. Jetpara
05-08-21
05-08-21
Campaign on “Mass awareness campaign on organic farming: Gujarat”
SDAU in collaboration with ICAR- Modipuram, Merut(UP).
48
Dr. A. V. Rajani
5-08-21
5-08-21
Mass awareness complain on organic farming: Gujarat organized virtually by AINP on organic farming, centre for research on integrated farming system
SDAU in collaboration with ICAR, Delhi
49
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
26-08-21
27-08-21
National webinar on Advances in sustainable management of natural resources for Food and nutritional security
Indian Society of Soil Science, Navsari Chapter, NAU, Navsari.
50
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
27-08-21
27-08-21
National webinar on "Analysis of pesticide residue in Food and Agricultural commodities"
Anand Agricultural Uni., Anand
51
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
29-09-21
29-09-21
International Webinar on Market Intelligence: Agricultural Market and Price Information System
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology,
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
52
Dr. S. G. Savalia
30-11-21
30-11-21
Video conference on "Knowledge sharing workshop on Natural Farming for transforming India"
Niti Ayog - Azadika Amrut Mahotsav
53
Dr. S. G. Savalia
14-12-21
 
16-12-21
Pre-sumit event "Agro & food processing"
Organized under Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2021, Pre-vibrant Gujarat-2021. Amul Dairy at AAU, Anand
2022-23
54
VekariaL.C.
17-02-22
-
National Webinar on “Conservation Agriculture in India: Myths, Realities and Way Forward”
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
55
Rajani A. V.
15 -03-22
-
National Webinar on “Agritech Innovations to Leap Forward Sustainable Management of Soil and Environment”” 
ICAR-ISS, Bhopal on
56
Rajani A. V.
22-4-2022
-
Webinar on “Circular economy for seafood processing Indusry-Value addition using Biotechnology” 
ABLE
57
S.G.Savalia
24-06-22
25-06-22
National seminar attended on "Senergetic extension approaches for livelihood improvement and agricultural development" held at JAU, Junagadh datedo n jointly organized by
Society of extension education, Gujarat and JAU, Junagadh.
58
S.G.Savalia
3-06-2022
-
Participated and act as an expert to evaluation of best poster of science students on world environment day (5thJune) on event
"Revive Soil"
OMeducation, Junagadh
59
Jadeja A. S. 
26-07-22
29-07-22
Global symposium on soils for nutrition,
FAO.
60
VekariaL.C.
26-07-22
29-7-22
Global symposium on soils for nutrition, held virtually from 26 to 29 July, 2022 organized by
FAO.
61
SakarvadiaH.L.
13-10-22
15-10-22
The 31st National Conference attended on “Innovative resource management approaches for coastal and inland ecosystems to sustain productivity and climate resilience”
Navsari Agricultural University
62
VekariaL.C.
13-10-22
15-10-22
The 31st National Conference attended on “Innovative resource management approaches for coastal and inland ecosystems to sustain productivity and climate resilience”
Navsari Agricultural University
63
Jadeja A.S. 
14-11-22
15-11-22
National conference attended on "National conference on land laws and land planning revisiting India's land utilisation policies and legislations" 
GNLU, Gandhinagar
64
Parakhia D.V.
14-11-22
15-11-22
National conference attended on "National conference on land laws and land planning revisiting India's land utilisation policies and legislations" 
GNLU, Gandhinagar
65
Ponkia H.P.
14-11-22
15-11-22
National conference attended on "National conference on land laws and land planning revisiting India's land utilisation policies and legislations" 
GNLU, Gandhinagar
66
Jetpara P. I. 
21-1-23
22-1-23
2 days Online Workshop on “Trace and Heavy Metal Analysis by ICP-MS” 
CytoGeneResearch & Development, Lucknow.
67
Jetpara P. I. 
27-1-23
29-1-23
National conference cun workshop on “Drone: A Boom for Agriculture” 
CSJM university Kanpur 
68
L. C. Vekaria
16-02-23
17-02-23
Workshop on Waste utilization and management for energy generation
NAHEP-IDP, JAU, Junagadh
69
L. C. Vekaria
28-02-23
-
National Conference on  Environmental solution: Green Chemistry, sustainable development and renewable energy 
Bahaudding Science College, Junagadh
2023-24
70
H. L. Sakarvadia 
6-06-23
-
State level seminar on "Modern Agril pracices of coconut: problems and remedies" 
JAU, Junagadh and GAAS Zonal Chapter, Junagadh at JAU, Junagadh.
71
S. G. Savalia 
6-06-23
-
State level seminar on "Modern Agril pracices of coconut: problems and remedies" 
JAU, Junagadh and GAAS Zonal Chapter, Junagadh at JAU, Junagadh.
72
L. C. Vekaria
6-06-23
-
State level seminar on "Modern Agril pracices of coconut: problems and remedies" 
JAU, Junagadh and GAAS Zonal Chapter, Junagadh at JAU, Junagadh.
73
H. L. Sakarvadia 
5-10-23
7-10-23
Workshop on NARES - Blended learning platform
NAHEP-IDP at JAU, Junagadh
74
S. G. Savalia 
5-10-23
7-10-23
Workshop on NARES-Blended learning platform (BLP) 
NAHEP-IDP at JAU, Junagadh
75
L. C. Vekaria
5-10-23
7-10-23
Workshop on NARES - Blended learning platform
ICAD-IASRI at JAU, Junagadh
76
K. P. Bhuriya
5-10-23
7-10-23
Workshop on NARES - Blended learning platform
ICAD-IASRI at JAU, Junagadh
77
K. P. Bhuriya
5-10-23
7-10-23
Workshop on NARES - Blended learning platform
ICAD-IASRI at JAU, Junagadh
78
L. C. Vekaria
6-12-23
7-12-23
National workshop on Automation in protected Cultivation
NAHEP-IDP, JAU, Junagadh
79
L. C. Vekaria
4-12-23
5-12-23
Workshop on The growing role of artificial Intelligence in agriculture: Revolutionizing farming practices
NAHEP-IDP, JAU, Junagadh
Papers Published in Journals (March 2020 to March-2025)
Sr. No.
Details of Publication
NAAS Rating
  2021-22  
1 Bhorania Nirali, C., Savalia, S.G. and Sakarvadia, H.L. (2021) Soil salinity Patten along the distance gradient in coastal region soils of southern Saurashtra of Gujarat.The Pharma Innovation Journal, 10(08): 1753-1759. 5.23
2 Sakarvadia, H.L., Vekaria, L.C., Ponkia, H.P., Jadeja, A.S. and Parakhia, D.V. (2021). Soil Test Based Fertilizers Application for Targeted Yield of Soybean (Glycin max L.) in Saurashtra Region of Gujarat. Agricultural Science Digest. 41(3): 464-467.  4.75
3 Kotadiya, P. B., Hirpara, D. S., Vekaria, L. C., Kanjiya, H. N. (2021) Response of summer groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) to irrigation level and anti-transpirant on quality, soil parameters and economics. Pharma Innovation, 10(10):315-317. 5.23
4  Asodariya, S.R., Rajani, A.V., Jadeja, A.S., Vora, T.V. and Hirpara, D.V. (2021)  Effect of different levels of potassium and zinc application on growth and yield attributes of Biofortified pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] under medium black calcareous soils of south Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 10(10): 2554-2556 5.23
5 Muchhadiya, R.M., Thanki, R.B., Sakarvadia, H.L. and Muchhadiya P.M. (2021) Effect of NPK levels and city compost on soil chemical and biological properties, yield and quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under system of wheat intensification (SWI).The Pharma Innovation Journal,10(11): 1230-1235. 5.23
6 Muchhadiya, R.M., Thanki, R.B., Sakarvadia, H.L. and Muchhadiya P.M.  (2021) Effect of NPK levels along with city compost on growth, yield and economics of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under system of wheat intensification (SWI). The Pharma Innovation Journal,10(11): 1254.1259. 5.23
  2022-23  
7 Chauhan, K. J. Sakarvadia, H. L. Solanki, D. M. and Patel, D. M. (2022). Effect of silicon and organic manures on yield and quality of wheat. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(8): 1315-1318. 5.23
8 Bhorania Nirali C., Savalia, S. G., Sakarvadia, H. L. and Kiran Yadav (2022). Nutrients pattern a long-distance gradient in coastal region soils of southern Saurashtra of Gujarat. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(7): 2431-2435. 5.23
9 Asodariya, K. B. Sakarvadia, H. L. Vekaria, L. C. Ponkia, H. P. and Rathod, R. K. (2022). Nutrient status of soil, yield and nutrient content of onion (Allium cepa L.) as influenced by foliar application of various fertilizers. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(7): 3171-3175. 5.23
10 Sejpal Priyank, J., Sakarvadia, H. L. Shruti Gaur and Ganvit Khushbu (2022). Sulphur status and their fractions in the soils of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic zone. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(9) 398-401. 5.23
11 Kiran Yadav and Parmar K. B. (2021). Assessment of Available Macro and Micronutrients Status in Coastal Soils along the Distance Gradient from Coastal Line of Northern Saurashtra Region of Gujarat. The Pharma Innovation Journal SP-10(10): 1149-1162 5.23
12 Kiran Yadav, Parmar K. B. and Bhoraniya Nirali 2022. Effect of Salinity/Sodicity on Soil Fertility Status of Northern Saurashtra Coastal Region of Gujarat. Biological Forum An international Journal. 14(2)  
13 Chaurya Jagrutiben R., A.V. Rajani, L.C. Vakaria (2022). Consequence of long-term balance nutrient management on soil phosphorus dynamics in a calcareous clay under AICRP-LTFE soils.  The pharma Innovation Journal.  SP-11(9): 2696-2701 5.23
14 Asodariya S.R., Rajani A.V., Jadeja A.S., Vora T.V. and Hirpara D.V. (2022). Effect of different levels of potassium and zinc application on growth and yield attributes of Biofortified pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] under medium black calcareous soils of south Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 10(10): 2554-2556 5.23
15 Bhuriya, K. P., Nagar, V. L., Kumawat, P. D and Bamaniya, V. P. (2022). Effect of integrated nutrients management on yield and quality of forage sorghum. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(10): 1443-1446. 5.23
16 Damor, V. G., Bhuriya, K. P., Nagar, V. L and Kumawat, P. D. (2022). Effect of Herbicides Applied with and without Manures on Physical Soil Properties of Summer Pearl Millet. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 11(06): 177-181. 5.38
17 Bhuriya, K. P., Nagar, V. L., Bamaniya, V. P and Pargi, K. L. (2022). Effect of Integrated Nutrients Management on Nutrients Content and Uptake of Forage Sorghum. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 34(23): 1457-1461. 5.23
18 Chavada B.N., Savalia S.G., Mathukia K.K. and Shitap M.S. (2022). The impact of long-term manure and balanced fertilization on yield and yield attributes of groundnut, wheat and sorghum on Vertic Haplustepts under groundnut-wheat-sorghum cropping system. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(8): 738-741. 5.23
19 Mohanla Pensiya, Parmar K.M., Detroja S.C. and Vikani R.M. (2022). Efficacy of new molecules of inseticides against aphid (Aphis gossppi klover) in summer sesame. Insect Environment, 25(2): 238-244. #
20 Viroja P.B., Vekaria L.C. and Solanki K. H. (2022). Effect of silicon on growth, yield and yield attributes of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under simulated soil salinity. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(4): 821-824. 5.23
21 Sakarvadia, H.L., Vekaria, L.C., Ponkia, H.P., Jadeja, A.S. and Parakhia, D.V. (2022). Soil Test Based Fertilizers Application for Targeted Yield of Soybean (Glycin max L.) in Saurashtra Region of Gujarat. Agricultural Science Digest. 41(3): 464-467. DOI: 10.18805/ag.D-5214. 5.18
22 Ganvit, K.R., Ramani, B.B., Savalia, S.G. and Joshi J.R. (2022). Biological indices of summer sesame based intercropping system. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(12): 763-767. 5.23
23  Chaurya J. R. and Rajani A.V. (2022). Consequence of long-term balance nutrient management on soil phosphorus dynamics in calcareous clay under AICRP-LTFE soils.  The pharma Innovation Journal.  SP-11(9): 2696-2701. 5.23
24 Muchhadiya, R. M., Kumawat, P. D., Sakarvadia, H. L. and Muchhadiya, P. M. (2022). Consequences of elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) on soil organic carbon pools: A review. The Pharma Innovation Journal,11(12): 2168-2177 5.23
25 Muchhadiya, R. M., Kumawat, P. D., Sakarvadia, H. L. and Muchhadiya, P. M. (2022). Weed management with the use of nano-encapsulated herbicide formulations: A review. The Pharma Innovation Journal,11(12): 2068-2075 5.23
  2023-24  
26 R.K. Mathukia, S.K. Chhodavadia, L.C. Vekaria, M.S. Vasava (2023). Organic Cultivation of Summer Groundnut using Cow-based Bio-enhancers and Botanicals. Legume Research, 46 (10) : 1351-1355 6.67
27 Patel, A.M., Vaghani, J.J.and Parmar, K.B. (2023). Effect of sulphur sources and sulphur oxidizing bacteria (SOB) on yield and quality of summer soybean. Int. Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 35(20): 18-23. 5.20
28 Laxman Kumavat, S. G. Savalia, Surajkumar Ganvit, Khusbuben, N. S. Paragi, K.A. Kachhiyapatel, Chirag Gorasiya and R. K. Doudariya (2023). Nitrogen fractions, organic carbon status and chemical properties in the soils of coastal region of Gujarat. Frontriers in crop in crop improvement, 11(1) : 300-306 4.85
29 S. R. Asodariya, A. V. Rajani, T. V. Vora and K. J. Chauhan. (2023). Nutrient Content, Uptake, Quality of Biofortified Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] and Fertility Status of Soil as Influenced by Fertilization of Potassium and Zinc. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 35 (18) : 1977-1982. 5.38
30 Kiran Yadav, K B Parmar, Bhorania Nirali. (2023) Soil salinity/sodicity pattern along the distance gradient from sea coast in soils of Northern Saurashtra coastal region of Gujarat. Pharma Innovation. 12 (3):1327-1333. 5.23
31 Kiran Yadav, K B Parmar, Bhorania Nirali. (2023) Evaluation of Quality of Underground Irrigation Water along the Distance from Coastal Line of Northern Saurashtra Region of Gujarat. Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 71 (1) : 33-40 5.23
32 Ganvit Khushbuben N, Rajani A. V., Sejpal Priyank J and Laxman Kumawat (2023) Evaluation of organic carbon status in the soils of Saurashtra region. The Pharma Innovation Journal 12(2): 889-893 5.23
33 Mathukia, R.K., Chhodavadia, S.K., Vekaria, L.C. and Vasava, M.S. (2023). Organic Cultivation of SummerGroundnut using Cow-based Bio-enhancers and Botanicals. Legume Research. 46(10): 1351-1355. doi: 10.18805/LR-4431. 6.80
34 Vasoya M.H., Vekaria L.C., Kachhiyapatel K.A., Navdeep Singh Bhati (2023). Evaluation of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cu and Zn) contamination in underground water of Saurashtra region.Pharma Innovation. 12(12):1836-1839.

5.23

35 Sayroj Lalani, Bhalu V.B., Vekaria L.C., Gohil B.S. (2023). Effect of various cow-based bio-enhancers and botanicals on quality, micro-nutrient content and microbial population in soil after harvesting of summer groundnut (ArachishypogaeaL.). Pharma Innovation. 12(12):1944-1948. 5.23
36 Kharadi, R. R., Bhuriya, K. P., Bamaniya, V. P and Pargi, K. L. (2023).      Effect of Organic and Inorganic fertilizers on Soil Physical Properties & Nutrients Content and Uptake of Summer Green Gram. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(20): 183-189 5.07
37 Pargi, K. L., Ninama, A. R., Bhuriya, K. P., and Bamaniya, V. P. (2023).      Evaluation of nutrient content and uptake of summer cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in integrated nutrient management under South Gujarat condition. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(09): 2071-2073. 5.23
  2024-25  
38 Sukumaran, T.J. Purakayastha, Dhiraj Kumar and A. V. Rajani.2024 Assessment of carbon carrying capacities of Alfisoils and Vertisols under long-term manuring and fertilization. Soil and Tillage Research 238 (2024) 105994. 12.50
39 Muchhadiya, R. M., Kumawat, P. D., Sakarvadia, H. L. and Chovatia, PK (2024). Response of sweet corn to nano urea under precision nitrogen management. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30 (8), 950-963 5.17
40 Choudhary Raghuveer, Vekariya, P. D.,  Sakarvadia, H. L., Bhavik Solanki, Mahendra  Choudhary, Jatin Jaiswal, Satyanarayan Gurjar, and Khemendra Choudhary,  (2024).  Evaluating the Influence of Legume and Cereal lntercropping on Bl Cotton Traits in Rainfed Conditions. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 30 (10):936-46. 5.17
41 Muchhadiya, R. M., Kumawat, P. D., Sakarvadia, H. L., Lakhani, S. H. and Ninama. A. R. (2024). Nano urea fertilization in sweet corn using leaf colour chart and its effect on nitrogen use efficiency. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46 (9):111-21.  5.14
42 Sravani, P., Chovatia, P. K., Muchhadiya, R. M., Sakarvadia, H. L., Kachhadiya, S. P., Solanki, R. M. and Rankja, N. J. (2024). Evaluating herbicides bio-efficacy on yield, quality parameters of sweet sorghum and their residual effects on soil microbial diversity. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46 (10):9-24. 5.14
43 Gajera J. B., Kachhadiya S. P., Rajani A. V and Hirapara K. V. “Strategies for Improving Resilience against Abiotic Stresses in Summer Groundnut” International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. Volume 14, Issue 8, Page 600-612, 2024 5.50
44 Gorasiya C. A., Parmar K. B., Radhika J. Lunagariya and K. A. Kachhiyapatel(2024) Assessment of Spatial Variability in Availability of Boron in Different Districts Of Saurashtra Region of India Using Arc Gis. Plant Archives Vol. 24, No. 1, 2024 pp. 78-82 5.59
45 Kachhiyapatel K.A., Parmar K. B., RH Kotadiya, K.V. Ram, D.M. Patel and D.J .Patel(2024) Evaluation of cotton stalk biochar with organic and inorganic fertilizers for groundnut and soil nutrient dynamics. International Journal of Research in Agronomy. Vol. 7, No. 7, pp. 803-808. 5.59
46 Vaghani, J.J., Karamta, N.B., Vekaria, L.C., Jadeja, A.S., Ponkia, H.P. and Parakhia, D.V. 2024. Effect of sulphur and sulphur solubilizing bacteria on yield, yield attributes and quality of Kharif groundnut, International Journal of Research in Agronomy; -7(8):166-168.  5.58
47 Vekaria, L.C., Vaghani, J.J., Vasoya Mansi, J., Jadeja, A.S., Parkhia, D.V. and Ponkia, H.P. 2024. Dynamics of iron fractions in calcareous Vertic ustochrepts under AICRP-LTFE soils. International Journal of Research in Agronomy; 7(8):252-255.  5.58
48 Vaghani, J. J., Vala, D. R., Patel R. V. and Poonia, T. C. 2024. Effect of Foliar Nutrition on Growth, Yield and Yield Attributes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Medium Black Calcareous Soil. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(3):488-494. 5.06
49 Patel, J. A., Vekaria L. C., Chauhan A. H., and Solanki D. M.. 2024. “Yield and Bio-Chemical Parameters of Onion (Allium Cepa L.) and Consequences of Saline Irrigation Water on It”. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 36 (5):938-46. 5.07
50 Suraj Kumar, Vekaria L. C., Luxman Kumawat, Navdeep Singh Bhati, Suraj Kumar 2024. Studies on forms of sulphur in the soils of North Saurashtra agro-climatic zone of Gujarat. International Journal of Research in Agronomy;7(6S):337-342. 5.58
51 D.V. Parakhia, H.L. Sakarvadia, A.S. Jadeja, L.C. Vekaria and D.V. Hirapra (2024). Distribution of different fractions of Fe and their association with soil chemical properties in South Saurashtra agro-climatic zone of Gujarat, India. Plant Archives Vol. 24, No. 2, 2024 pp. 1103-1109. 5.59
52 A.S. Jadeja, D.V. Parakhia, B. S. Gohil, L.C. Vekaria and K.B. Parmar (2024). Distribution of different fractions of Fe and their association with soil chemical properties in North Saurashtra agro-climatic zone of Gujarat, India. Plant Archives Vol. 24, No. 2, 2024 pp. 2011-2017. 5.59
53 Janki A. Patel, P.H. Patel and L.C. Vekaria (2024). Effect of saline irrigation water on yield and nutrient content of onion (Allium cepa L.) Varieties. Plant Archives Vol. 25, Special Issue (ICTPAIRS-JAU, Junagadh) Jan. 2025 pp. 6-12.  5.59
54 A.S. Jadeja, D.V. Parkhia, L.C. Vekaria, B.S. Gohil and K.B. Parmar (2024). Status of toxic heavy metals (Cd, Ni, Pb & Cr) in the soils of Saurashtra region of gujarat, india. Plant Archives Vol. 25, Special Issue (ICTPAIRS-JAU, Junagadh) Jan. 2025 pp. 703-706. 5.59
Papers Presented in Seminar/Symposia (March 2020 to March 2025)
Sr. No.
Details of Publication
 
2022-23
1 Savalia S.G., Jadeja A.S. and Kavar N.R. (2022). Poster paper presented on "Doubling farmers income through groundnut-pigeonpea relay cropping under Farmers First Programme" held in SEEG National seminar on "Synergetic extension approaches for livelihood improvement and agril. development held on 24-25, June, 2022 at JAU, Junagadh. Souvenir Sco. of Ext. Education, Guj. and JAU, Junagadh. Poster No. 12LD-139, PP:420.
2 Mathukia R.K., Savalia S.G., Chovatia P.K., Bhalu V.B. and Gohil B.S. (2022). Poster paper presented on Cotton + sweet corn intercropping : crop diversification and intensification approach under Farmers FIRST Programme. held in SEEG National seminar on "Synergetic extension approaches for livelihood improvement and agril. development held on 24-25, June, 2022 at JAU, Junagadh. Souvenir Sco. of Ext. Education, Guj. and JAU, Junagadh. Poster No. GI-3, PP:460.
3 Gohil P.J., Savalia S.G. and Bharodiya A.M. (2022). Poster paper presented on "Farmers FIRST Programme : an effective extension approach for dissemination of sustainable cotton production technologies" held in SEEG National seminar on "Synergetic extension approaches for livelihood improvement and agril. development held on 24-25, June, 2022 at JAU, Junagadh. Souvenir Sco. of Ext. Education, Guj. and JAU, Junagadh. Poster No. GI-4, PP:460.
4 Bharadiya A.M., Savalia S.G. and Bhatt S.B. (2022). Poster paper presented on dissemination of improves production technologies of groundnut through farmers FIRST programme in Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
5 Kapadia I.B., Savalia S.G. and Vasara S.R. (2022). Poster paper presented on "Improved wheat varities is an effective adoption approach through front line demonstration for minimise the extension gap among farmers".
6 Gorasiya C. A. and Jadeja A.S. (2022). Poster paper presented on "Vegetable fortification: a way to solving a problem of malnutrition" held in International conference on "Vegetable research and innovation for nutrition entrepreneurship and environment" held on 14-16, December, 2021 at Indian institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi, Uttarpradesh. Poster No. TS-III/TH-4, PP:71.
7 Vekaria L.C., Sakarvadia H. L., Ponkia H. P. and Parkhia D. V. (2022). Oral paper presented on Response of summer groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) to nano boron in medium black calcareous soil was held at Navsari Agricultural University from October 13 to 15, 2022 in collaboration with Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi.
8 Sakarvadia H. L., Vekaria L.C., Ponkia H. P. and Parkhia D. V. (2022). Poster paper presented on was held at Navsari Agricultural University from October 13 to 15, 2022 in collaboration with Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi.
  2023-24
1 Gorasiya Chiraj, Parmar K.B. and Lunagriya R.J. (2023). Poster paper presented on "Evaluation on depletion study of available boron in soils of Saurashtra region by using free survey technics of ARC-GIS" held in International conference in hybrid mode on "Strategies and challenges in agricultural and life science for food security and sustainable environment held on 28-30, April, 2023 at Himachal pradesh university.
Other Publication viz Books, Book chapter, practical Manuals, Bulletins etc. (March 2020 to March-2025)
Sr. No.
Details of Publication
1
Jadeja, A.S., Hirpara, D.V., Vekaria, L.C. and Sakarvadia, H.L. 2020. Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management. Jaya Publication House, Delhi. pp.262, ISBN- 978-93-89996-25-8
2 Rajani Ashokkumar V. (2020). "Soil fertility management for sustainable agriculture". Jaya publishing house, New Delhi. ISBN 978-93-89996-616
3 Savalia S.G.(2020). "Modern techniques of soil survey, remote sensing, land use planning and watershed management". Jaya publishing house, New Delhi. ISBN 979-73-8996-418
4 Savalia S.G., Ponkia H.P., Sakarvadia H. L. and Vekaria L.C. (2020). "Khedut Dairy (Krushi Margdarshika)".Krushi Vistaran Prakashak Shreni 3-1-13, Dt. 25-9-2020.
5 Savalia, S. G., Chodvadia, H. C., Savalia V. J. Sakarvadia, H. L., Bhabhor, S. M. and Kavar N R. (2020). Gujarati book on "Integrated nutrient management for fertilizer dealers (Theory and Practical)", DEE, JAU, Junagadh.krushi prakashan shreni 3-1-35, February, 2020. DEE, JAU, Junagadh
6 Hirpara D.V., Jadeja A.S., Vekaria L.C., Sakarvadia H.L., Parmar K.B., Parakhia D.V. and Ponkia H.P. (2021). "Text book of problematic soil", Jaya publishing house, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-89996-25-8.
7 Jadeja, A.S., Hirpara, D.V., Vekaria, L.C. and Sakarvadia, H.L. (2021). Soil fertility and nutrient management [A Way to Sustainable Agriculture]. CRC Press, London. ISBN: 978-1-032-06005-7.
8 Hirpara, D.V., Jadeja, A.S., Parkhiya, D.V., Vekaria, L.C., Sakarvadia, H.L. and Davra, M.A. (2022). Soil Science Simplified. Jaya publishing house, New Delhi. ISBN: 9789392851049.
9 Savalia, S. G., Chodvadia, H. C., Savalia V. J. Ghelani, Y. H., Sakarvadia, H. L. and Bhabhor, S. M. (2022). Gujarati book on "Intigrated nutrient management for fertilizer dealers (Theory and Practical)", Krushi prakashan shreni 3-1-17, April, 2022. DEE, JAU, Junagadh.
10 Ashokkumar V. Rajani 2022. Chemistry of the soil. A mode to conscious with soil chemistry ISBN: 978-93-92851-92-6 (Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi)
11 Ashokkumar V. Rajani (2024). A Basic Concept of Soil Science. National publishing house, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-5651-787-5
Recommendations for farmers and Scientific Community (March 2020 to March-2025)
Recommendation for Farmers:  2020-21
Recommendation No. 1
Title:  Effect of multi-micronutrient formulations on chickpea
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing chickpea in medium black calcareous soil are recommended to apply multi micronutrients formulation Grade-V (40 kg/ha) as basal or micronutrients as per soil test value in addition to recommended dose of chemical fertilizers (20-40-0 N-P2O5-K2O kg/ha) to chickpea for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation No. 2
Title: Effect of foliar application of various fertilizers on growth, yield and nutrients uptake by onion
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing onion in medium black calcareous soil are recommended to apply 75% RDF (56-45-37.5-15 kg/ha N-P2O5-K2O-S) + 1 %  (100 g/10 liter water) foliar spray of water soluble fertilizer (19-19-19 N-P-K) and 1 % Banana pseudostem sap both at 45 and 60 day after transplanting for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation No. 3
Title:  Effect of foliar application of water soluble fertilizer on growth, yield and nutrients uptake by Bt. cotton
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing Bt cotton in medium black calcareous soil are advised to apply 75% RDF (180-37.5-112.5 N-P2O5-K2O kg/ha) + two spray of 2.0 % water soluble fertilizer (19-19-19) at 50 and 75 DAS to Bt cotton for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation for Scientific Community :
Recommendation No. 1
Title: Soil test based fertilizer recommendation for targeted yield of wheat
The scientist of soil testing laboratories are informed that the nutrients requirement for production of one quintal wheat grainwas assessed as 3.81, 0.82and 3.40kg; N, P2O5 and K2O, respectively andthe fertilizer prescription equations are: for N: [FN =6.82 x T - 1.01 x SN - 0.27 x FYM], P: [FP2O5 =1.80 x T - 2.25 x SP - 0.09 x FYM] and K:[FK2O: = 3.14 x T - 0.46 x SK - 0.27 x FYM] with FYM10 t ha-1. While, without FYM nutrients requirement for production of one quintal wheat grainwas assessed as 3.52, 0.77and 3.02kg; N, P2O5 and K2O, respectivelyandthe fertilizer prescription equations are: for N: [FN =8.53 x T - 1.19 x SN], P: [FP2O5 =2.61 T - 3.07 x SP] and K:[FK2O: = 5.03 x T - 0.68 x SK].Targeted yield concept could be effectively adopted up to 50 q/ha for site specific fertilizer recommendation to achieve high yields of wheatin the medium black calcareous soils of Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
Recommendation No. 2
Title: Establishment of critical limit of zinc for summer green gram in medium black calcareous soils
For recommending Zn application to green gram crop grown in calcareous soils of Saurashtra, STL of Gujarat should consider the critical limit 0.70 ppm in soil and 47.0 ppm in green gram plant at 45 DAS.
Recommendation No. 3
Title: Establishment of critical limit of zinc for pigeonpea crop in medium black calcareous soils
For recommending Zn application to pigeonpea crop grown in calcareous soils of Saurashtra, STL of Gujarat should consider the critical limit of 0.63 ppm in soil and 33.9 ppm in pigeonpea plant at 60 DAS.
Recommendation No. 4
Title : Effect of saline irrigation water on garlic
It is for the information to scientific community especially for the plant breeder that garlic varieties GJG-5 recorded value of different salt tolerance criteria like higher mean salinity index (77.00%), comparable mean bulb yield (54.78), minimum yield decline (43.61) at EC 5.0 dS m-1 and for 50 % yield reduction at EC 9.32 as well as lower Na/K ratio in bulb (GJG-5) and straw (GJG-5). Garlic varieties GJG-5 were found more salt tolerant as compared to GG-4, G-282 and GG-2 on the basis of salinity indices.
Recommendation No. 5
Title: Effect of saline irrigation water on sesamum
It is for the information to scientific community especially for the plant breeder that sesamum variety Guj. Til-3 recorded value of different salt tolerance criteria like higher mean seed yield (19.69 g/pot), comparable with other varieties of mean salinity index (71.82 %), yield decline (38.51 %) at 5.0 dS m-1 and for 50% yield reduction at EC 9.47 dS m-1, as well as lower Na/K ratio in seed (0.253) and straw (0.551).
Recommendation for Farmers:  2021-22
Recommendation No. 1
Title: Effect of nano boron on yield and nutrients uptake by summer groundnut
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing summer groundnut in medium black calcareous soil are advised to apply three sprays of 0.2% (20 ml/10 lit water) nano boron OR 0.2% (20 g/10 lit water) boric acid at 30, 45 and 60 DAS in addition to recommended dose of fertilizers (25-50-50 N-P2O5-K2O kg ha-1) to summer groundnut for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation No. 2
Title: Effect of different levels of NPK and time of application on cucumber yield under protected condition
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing cucumber during kharif under protected conditions are advise to apply80-50-50 kg/ha N-P2O5-K2O in form of water soluble fertilizer and urea through fertigation in four equal splits i.e.  basal, 30, 45 and 60 DAS for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation No. 3
Title: Integrated management practices in groundnut under poor drained medium black calcareous soil
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing kharif groundnut under poor drained medium black calcareous soil are advised to apply tanch 50 t/ha every three year for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation for Scientific Community :
Recommendation No. 1
Title:  Evaluation of cow pea varieties for salinity tolerance
It is for the information of scientific community especially for plant breeders that cowpea variety GC 1 recorded value of different salt tolerance criteria like higher mean salinity index (81.07), higher mean seed yield (15.81 g/plant), minimum yield decline (29.1 %) at 8.0 dSm-1 and for 50 % yield reduction at EC 7.68 dSm-1, as well as lower Na/K ratio in seed and stalk. Cowpea variety GC 1 was found more salt tolerant compared to other varieties on the basis of salinity indices. The sequential order of salinity tolerance for cowpea varieties was observed GC 1 > AVC 1 > Pusa Falguni > GC 2.
Recommendation No. 2
Title:  Effect of saline irrigation water on pearl millet
It is for the information to scientific community especially for the plant breeder that pearl millet variety GHB-1129 recorded value of different salt tolerance criteria like higher mean salinity index (79.25%), higher mean grain yield (504.0 g/plot), minimum yield decline (32.49%) at 8.0 dS/m and for 50% yield reduction at 11.21 dS/m, as well as lower Na/K ratio in grain and fodder. Pearl millet variety GHB-1129 was found more salt tolerant compared to other varieties on the basis of salinity indices. The sequential order of salinity tolerance for pearl millet variety was observed GHB-1129 > GHB-538 > GHB-732 > GHB-558.
Recommendation No. 3
Title:  Periodical evaluation of soil fertility status of  Saurashtra region
It is informed to scientific community that, in periodical soil survey of third decayed started from 1990, the range and mean value of Physico-chemical properties of Saurashtra soil are as below;
pH
EC
CaCO3
CEC
Ex. Ca
Clay
ESP
dS/m
(g/kg)
cmol(P+) kg-1
me/100g
(%)
(%)
6.95-8.90
(7.92)
012-2.82
(0.6)
9.6-181.8
(38.8)
7.17-47.10
(24.56)
1.00-34.00
(15.54)
12.25-65.36
(37.63)
1.31-19.65
(7.36)
OC
(%)
Avail. N
(kg ha-1)
Avail. P2O5
(kg ha-1)
Avail. K2O
(kg ha-1)
Heat Soluble S (ppm)
Avail.  Fe
(ppm)
Avail.
Mn
(ppm)
Avail.  Zn
(ppm)
Avail. Cu
(ppm)
0.21-0.86
(0.46)
97-442
(260)
4.6-74.9
(32.5)
142-597
(341)
4.3-46.3
(17.7)
0.75-19.9
(5.1)
3.3-33.2
(14.3)
0.20-2.01
(0.78)
0.47-5.50
(1.94)
Nutrient index values for available N, P2O5, K2O and S were 1.50, 1.68, 2.68 and 2.19, respectively. Based on nutrient index values, the soils of Saurashtra region categorized in low in available N, medium in available P2O5 and S whereas, high in available K2O. While, nutrient index values for DTPA extractable micronutrients were 1.47, 2.70, 2.07 and 3.00 for Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu, respectively. Based on nutrient index values, the soils of Saurashtra region categorized in low in available Fe, medium in Zn and high in Mn and Cu.
Recommendation No. 4
Title: Establishment of critical limit of zinc for soybean crop in medium black calcareous soils
For recommending Zn application to soybean crop grown in calcareous soils of Saurashtra, STL of Gujarat should consider the critical limit of 0.55 ppm in soil and 42.44 ppm in soybean plant at 45 DAS.
Recommendation for Farmers:  2022-23
Recommendation No. 1
Title: Effect of N, P and K levels on  growth, yield and nutrients uptake by bottle gourd
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing bottle gourd in summer season are recommended to apply nitrogen 125 kg/ha in three equal splits (Basal, 30 and 45 days after sowing), 75 kg P2O5/ha and 75 kg K2O/ha as basal for achieving higher yield and net return.
Recommendation No. 2
Title: Effect of fresh cow dung on yield, quality and uptake of nutrients in groundnut
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing kharif groundnut are advised to apply 1500 kg/ha fresh cow dung slurry (cow dung : water - 1:3) at the time of sowing or RDN (12.5 kg/ha) through FYM + 25:50 P2O5:K2O kg/ha for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation for Scientific Community :
Recommendation No. 1
Title: Optimization of nutrient package in Bt cotton under irrigated condition
It is inform to scientific community that in South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone, if soil status of available nitrogen and phosphorus is low and potassium is high, than apply 180:50:113 kg/ha N:P2O5:K2O to Bt cotton. N fertilizer apply in five splits viz; 20 % as basal, 20 % at 30, 20 % at 60, 20 % at 90 and 20 % at 120 DAS and K2O in two splits viz; 50 % as basal and 50 % at 30 DAS and P2O5 as basal. Beside this, Azatobactor, PSB and KSB each 3 L/ha also apply through drenching for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation for Farmers:  2023-24
Recommendation No. 1
Title: Effect of fresh cow dung on yield and yield attributes of  garlic
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing garlic are recommended to apply slurry of 1500 kg/ha fresh (up to five days) cow dung (cow dung : water - 1:3) with irrigation at the time of sowing for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation for Scientific Community :
Recommendation No. 1
Title: Evaluation of soil texture of Junagadh district
It is inform to scientific community that, soil texture of Junagadh district is clayey, consisting of soil separate viz; sand  29.05 %, silt 24.67 % and clay  46.23 % i.e. 64 % area of soils of Junagadh district. Among the different talukas, Malia, Mangrol and Visavadar talukas soils are falls under clay loam texture, while, in Vanthali, Bhesan, Keshod, Manavadar, Mendarda and Junagadh talukas soils are falls under clayey texture.
Recommendation No. 2
Title: Effect of FYM with and without phosphorus on groundnut (GG 20) yield
It is inform to scientific community that in kharif groundnut application of FYM 10 t/ha along with 20 kg/ha P2O5 every year gave higher yield and net return and also increase phosphorus content and uptake by pod and haulm. Application of FYM 10 t/ha along with 20 kg/ha P2O5 every year also increasing the phosphorus level in soil as compared to control.
Recommendation for Farmers:  2024-25
Recommendation No. 1
Title :Effect of cow dung on yield and nutrients uptake by wheat
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing wheat are recommended to apply 60% RDF (72-36-36 kg N-P2O5-K2O) to wheat along with slurry (cow dung: water - 1:3) of 1500 kg/ha fresh cow dung (up to five days) (1/2 at basal and 1/2 at 30 DAS) with irrigation for getting higher yield and net return.
Recommendation for Scientific Community :
Recommendation No. 1
Title: Effect of silicon on chickpea under saline irrigation water
It is inform to scientific community that, chickpea crop irrigated with saline irrigation water yield was decreased with increase in salinity levels from 2.0 to 8.0 dS/m. With increase in soil application of silicon in form of SiO2 at the time of sowing from 0 to 300 ppm there was increased in yield and Si content in soil and decreased in Na/K ratio in plant and soil, EC2.5, SAR and ESP of soil under saline irrigation water.
Recommendation No. 2
Title: Effect of silicon on wheat under saline irrigation water
It is inform to scientific community that, wheat crop irrigated with saline irrigation water, yield was decreased with increase in salinity levels from 2.0 to 8.0 dS/m. With increase in soil application of silicon in form of SiO2 at the time of sowing from 0 to 300 ppm there was increased in yield and Si content in soil and decreased in Na/K ratio in plant and soil under saline irrigation water.
Recommendation No. 3
Title : Study on relative salinity tolerance of leafy vegetables
It is inform to scientific community that, among the different leafy vegetable crops like coriander, fenugreek and spinach, higher mean salinity index (69.12) and mean seed yield (619.64 g/plot), minimum yield decline (52.87 %) at EC 8.0 dS/m and 50 % yield reduction at EC 8.02 dS/m for spinach, 6.09 dS/m for fenugreek and 4.78 dS/m for coriander. Spinach crop found more salt tolerance as compared to coriander and fenugreek on the basis of salinity indices.
Recommendation No. 4
Title: Soil test based fertilizer recommendation for targeted yields of coriander
Soil testing laboratories are informed that the nutrients requirement for production of one quintal coriander grain was assessed as 3.92, 0.51 and 2.61 kg; N, P2O5 and K2O, respectively and the fertilizer prescription equations are: for N: [FN : 8.13  x T - 0.46 x SN - 0.23 x FYM], P: [FP2O5 : 4.75 x T - 3.60 x SP - 0.24 x FYM] and K: 
[FK2O : 8.05 x T - 0.56 x SK - 0.26 x FYM] with FYM 5 t/ha. While, without FYM the fertilizer prescription equations are: for N: [FN : 11.16 x T - 0.63 x SN], P: [FP2O5 : 9.41 T - 7.13 x SP] and K:[ FK2O : 9.23 x T - 0.63 x SK]. Targeted yield concept could be effectively adopted from 12.5 to 17.5 q/ha for site specific fertilizer recommendation to achieve high yields of coriander in the medium black calcareous soils of Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
Recommendation No. 5
Title: Evaluation of soil textural classes in the soils of different talukas of Rajkot district
It is inform to scientific community that in Rajkot district overall soil texture class is clay (25.48, 30.19 and 44.33 % sand, silt and clay, respectively), i.e. 51 % area of soils of Rajkot district. Among the different talukas, Gondal and Jetpur talukas soils are comes under Silty clay loam soil texture. While remaining talukas like Rajkot taluka, Padadhari, Jam-Kandorna, Kotda- Sangani, Vinchhiya, Dhoraji, Upleta, Jasdan and Lodhika comes under clay soil textural.
On-Going Research Schemes/Projects
Research Schemes : 
Sr.
Title and BH
Funding Agency
Principal Investigator
Type of Scheme
Period
From
To
1
Soil fertility Res. Scheme(G-1) B.H. 3126-1
State Govt.
Shri K. P. Bhuriya
Non-Plan
1979
Conti.
2
Research in Ag. Chem. and Soil Science B.H. 5020
State Govt.
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia and
Shri. H. P. Ponkia
Non-Plan
1962
Conti.
3
Management of salt affected soil and poor quality underground water B.H. 12027
State Govt.
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
Dr. P. B. Kotadiya
Plan
1986
Conti.
4
Scheme for micronutrient and sulphur research in soils and plants in Saurashtra region B.H. 12023
State Govt.
Dr. L. C. Vekaria 
Plan
2013
Conti.
5
AICRP on Long Term Fertilizer Experiments B.H. 2030-1
Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal (M.P.)
Dr. A. V. Rajani
ICAR
1999
Conti.
Research Projects (Continue) :
Sr.
No
Name of the Projects
Investigators
Period
Funding Agency
1
Soil test based fertilizers recommendation for targeted yield of Bt cotton in Saurashtra region of Gujarat
Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia
Dr. L. C. Vekaria
2010
Conti.
ICAR :
Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal (M.P.)
2
Integrated Resource Management in Agriculture and Allied Field for Stakeholder under  Farmer First Programme (FFP) project (NRM module)
Dr. A.S. Jadeja
2017
Conti.
 
 
ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Pune, Maharastra
Research Project Completed:
Sr. No.
Name of Project
Period
Funding Agency
1
Monitoring and evaluation of usage of treated effluents of washing ghats in Agriculture.
2009-10 to 2011-12
The president, Jetpur Dyeing and Printing Association, Jetpur
2
Evaluation the Effect of “Microcel” as a Soil Amendments on Groundnut &Cotton yield and on Soil properties
2010-11
Agricon Chemicals, Rajkot (Gujarat), India
3
Effect of Reliance Formulated Sulphur (RFS) with and without FYM on yield and quality of summer groundnut"
2013-14-15
Reliance Industry Limited
Bombay
4
Effect of Reliance Formulated Sulphur (RFS) with and without FYM on yield and quality of Bt. Cotton"
2014-15
Reliance Industry Limited
Bombay
5
Suitability of gypsum in agricultural land as soil conditioner
2014-15
M/s Ashapura Volclay Limited, Bhuj
6
Effect of polymer coated urea on yield of Bt. cotton
2014-15
Gujarat Sate Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
Baroda
7
Effect of sulphate of potash (SOP) with and without FYM on yield and quality of summer groundnut
2015-16
Gujarat Council on Science and Technology
Gandhinagar
8
Response of potassium schoenite (Mahalabh) through soil application and foliar spray
2015-16
Agrocel Industries Pvt. Ltd.
9
 Response of (STL) mixture grade (CNS) to groundnut crop
2017-18
Smartchem Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune
10
Effect of Krishi sol on coriender
2018-19
GHCL Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
11 Management of potassium for maximization of yield and quality of Bt. cotton in Saurashtra region 2021-22 Indian Potash Ltd., Israel chemical Ltd., Gurgao-122002
Research Experiments conducted (current year 2024-25)
Sr. No.
Title
1)  RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY AND SOIL SCIENCE
1.1
Effect of FYM with and without phosphorus on groundnut (GG 20) yield
1.2
Soil test based fertilizer recommendation for targeted yields of coriander 
1.3
Effect of N, P and K fertilizer on yield and nutrients uptake by Indian bean
1.4
Effect of N, P and K fertilizer on yield and nutrients uptake by summer soybean 
1.5
Evaluation of natural farming, organic farming, conventional farming and integrated crop management under tomato - vegetable cowpea cropping sequence
1.6
Effect of foliar application of various fertilizers on growth, yield and nutrient uptake by pigeon pea 
1.7
Evaluation of low cost natural farming in groundnut + pigeonpea intercropping system (In collaboration with Dept. of Agronomy, JAU, Junagadh)
1.8
Effect of NPK levels on growth, yield and nutrients uptake by kharif soybean (In collaboration with Department of Agronomy, JAU, Junagadh)
1.9
Response of summer groundnut foliar application of nano urea and urea phosphate. (In collaboration with Res. Sci., Main Oilseed Res. Station, JAU, Junagadh)
1.10
Evaluation of natural farming, organic farming, conventional farming and integrated crop management under chickpea-sesame cropping sequence (In collaboration with Department of Agronomy, JAU, Junagadh)
2) Scheme for Micronutrient AND SULPHUR Research in SOILS AND PLANTS IN SAURASHTRA REGION
2.1
Effect of cow dung on yield and nutrients uptake by wheat
2.2
Evaluation of soil textural classes in the soils of different talukas of Rajkot district
2.3
Evaluation of the foliar application of nano nitrogen on the performance of wheat
2.4
Effect of silicon on chickpea under saline irrigation water 
2.5
Effect of nano DAP on growth, yield and quality of okra
2.6  Effect of nano DAP on growth, yield and quality of kharif groundnut
2.7 Evaluation of the foliar application of nano urea on the performance of okra) (In Collaboration with Vegetable Research Station, JAU, Junagadh)
2.8 Effect of nano urea on growth, yield and quality of rabi sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) (In collaboration with Department of Agronomy, JAU, Junagadh)
3) MANAGEMENT OF SALT AFFECTED SOIL AND POOR   QUALITY UNDER GROUND WATER FOR CROP PRODUCTION (MSS)
3.1
Study on relative salinity tolerance of leafy vegetables
3.2 Effect of silicon on wheat under saline irrigation water 
3.3 Effect of soil amendments on summer groundnut under saline-sodic soil (Mahuva)
4)   SOIL FERTILITY RESEARCH (G-1) SCHEME
4.1
Potash status of soil as affected by intensive cropping under medium and   high fertilely levels with and without applied potash
4.2
Long term effect of continuous application on various levels of N and P on the yield of groundnut crop and its effect on the fertility status on the soil
5)  SCHEME FOR AICRP ON LONG TERM FERTILIZER EXPERIMENTS
5.1
Balance Nutrient Management in Groundnut (Monsoon) Wheat (Winter) Cropping Sequence on LTFE Basis
5.2
Evaluation of efficiency of most sustainable fertilizer use practices for enhancing productivity, sustainability and nutrient response ratio under different cropping systems (Groundnut-wheat)
New technical Programmes Proposed (Current Year 2024-25)
Sr. No.
Title
1
Soil test based fertilizer recommendation for targeted yield of chickpea 
2
Establishment of critical limit of zinc for sesame in medium black calcareous soils
3
Effect of saline irrigation water on different variety of okra
4
Evaluation of soil textural classes in the soils of different talukas of Bhavnagar district
Screening of relative salt tolerant varieties of important crops :
Name of crop
Recommended salt tolerant varieties
Paddy Transplanted
Jaya, Dandi, GR-3, Masuri, JR-68
Wheat
Kalyansona, KRL-119, GW-322, GW-451, GW-366
Cotton
GCH-7, G.Cot-7, GJHV-851, GJHV-34, Kalyan, Dhumad
Sugarcane
Co-8338, Co-791, Co-671
Castor
GAU-CH-1, GC-3, GCH-7
Ground Nut
JL-24, TG-32, TG-26, GG-4, GG-13, GG-20
Safflower
Tara, Bhima
Sorghum
Gundari, GSH-5, SRF-204, SRF-142
Pearl millets
GHB-235,BK-560,GHB-105,MH-179 and
GHB-229-For fodder
Barley
C-164
Sunflower
EC-68414, EC-68415
Brinjal
Green Round, Gujarat-1
Tomato
J.T.- Junagadh Ruby, Pusa Ruby, H-24
Mustard
Varuna, AS-10
Gram
ICC-4, ICP-29
Chilli
GC-103, Jwalla, GC-1, Gholar
Sesamume
Purva-1
Onion
Talaja Red, Green Round, PRL-1
Establishment of critical limits of different nutrients in soil and plant : 
Nutrient
Crops
Critical limits
In soil
In plant
Phosphorus
Groundnut
Wheat
Pearl- millet
Gram
23.5 kg P2O5/ha
34.0 kg P2O5/ha
35.0 kg P2O5/ha
24.0 kg P2O5/ha
0.26% (Pod)
0.26%(Grain)
0.32% (Grain)
0.31% (Grain)
Potassium
Pearl millet
 
Wheat
 
Groundnut
160 kg K2O/ha
 
155 kg K2O/ha
 
145 kg K20/ha
2.80%(35 DAS)
2.48% (Straw)
1.40%(30 DAS)
1.80% (Straw)
0.46% (Haulm)
0.90% (Pod)
Sulphur
Maize
Onion
Garlic
Pigeonpea
Bt Cotton
Soybean
Green gram
10 ppm
10 ppm
10 ppm
12.5 ppp
15.0 ppm
11.0 ppm
13.8 ppm
0.10% (Fodder)
0.555% (60 DAS)
0.452% (60 DAS)
0.455 % (60 DAS)
0.475 % (60 DAS)
0.31 % (60 DAS)
0.395 % (45 DAS)
Zinc
Groundnut
Wheat
Cotton
0.6 ppm
0.5 ppm
0.89 ppm
14.00 ppm (Haulm)
20.00 ppm (60 DAS)
57.50 ppm (30 DAS)
Iron
Wheat
6.10 ppm
97.00 ppm (60 DAS)
No. of Soil and Water Samples Analyzed During 2020-21 to 2024-25
YEAR
SOIL SAMPLES
WATER SAMPLES
TOTAL INCOME (Rs)
2020-21 2712 1265 9,55,805/-
2021-22 1490 1076 5,94,650/-
2022-23 2750 1474 11,49,690/-
2023-24 2819 1377 11,87,155/-
2024-25 3098 1696 13,19,253/-
Budget head wise sanction Grant and Utilization(2024-25)
                                                                                                                   (Amount Rs. in Lakh)
Sr.
No.
Budget Head
Name of the Scheme
Sanctioned Grant (Rs in lakh)
Expenditure (Rs in lakh)
Income
(Rs in lakh)
Pay & Allow
Recurr-ing
Non- rec.
Total
Pay & Allow
Recurring
Non- rec.
Total
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
Non Plan
1
5020
Research in Agri.
81.09
1.45
0.00
82.54
81.03
1.29
0.00
82.32
0.00
Plan
2
12027
MSS
96.03
18.00
0.00
114.03
93.16
16.93
0.00
110.09
0.00
3
12023
Micronutrient
31.62
20.00
1.55
53.17
31.54
18.94
0.85
51.33
0.00
ICAR
4
2030-1
LTFE
18.51
2.46
1.38
22.35
15.77
2.43
0.00
18.20
0.00
5
2030-2
STCR
0.00
4.32
0.00
4.32
0.00
1.79
0.00
1.79
0.00
Other Agency
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6
1801907
Management of potassium for maximization of yield and quality of Bt. Cotton
0.00
9.97
0.00
9.97
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00