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Fruit Research Station
Junagadh Agricultural University
Mangrol - 362 225
Dist – Junagadh (Gujarat) (India)

Year of Establishment : The fruit research station was started from 1961 under third five year plan and today, runs as project for Research in Fruit Crops.

Introduction:

"The Fruit Research Station, J.A.U. Mangrol, is located near the seashore on the coastal highway between Porbandar and Veraval. It is 62 km away from Junagadh. The nearest railway station is in Keshod, which is 25 km from FRS-Mangrol."

Faculty Profile :

Sr. No	Name of officer	Designation	Qualification	Experience (In Years)	Specialization	Phone/ Email
1.	Dr..S.K. Bhuva	Asstt. Res. Sci. & Head (I/c)	M.Sc. (Agri.) & Ph.D (Horti.)	08	Fruit Science	(02878) 222127 skbhuva@jau.in
2.	Shri H.M. Chudasama	Agril. Asstt.	M.Sc. (Agri.),	04	Agri. Statistics	(02878) 222127
3.	Shri J.G. Hirapara	Research Associate (Contract)	M.Tech (SWCE)	04	Soil and Water Engineering	(02878) 222127

Agro-Climatic Information of the Centre:

(a)	Name of the Agro-climatic zone	South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone-VII
(b)	Rainfall	The annul rainfall of this region for the last 10 years range from 345mm to 1215 mm with an average receipt of 840 mm.
(c)	Soil	The soil structure is loamy with calcarious in nature. The upper layer of the soil is thin and deeper is karalpan, means stony. The pH range of soil is 8.0 to 8.2. The drainage capacity of soil is very fast. The well water is also become brackish to saline with EC value 14.2 Microbs /cm at 25.0 C.
(d)	Temperature	This research station is situated on seashore. Here, there is no drastic fluctuation in the temperature. On an average of fifteen years, the maximum (38.0C) and minimum (12.0 C) temperature were observed in May and January, respectively.
(e)	Geographical Details	Climate : Sub tropical Latitude : 20.0 N Longitude : 70.0 E Altitude : 10.5 mt. Asl Temperature varies : 12.0 to 38.0 C Average rainfall : 840 mm.
(f)	Soil Properties
	pH	8.8
	EC	13.9
	Available N	189.7 kg/ha
	Available P	97.3 kg/ha
	Available K	896.0 kg/ha
(g)	Water Properties
	pH	6.6
	EC (Micromhos /cm) 25°	14.4
	SAR	11.85
	RSC	14.17

Infrastructure :

(A)
Farm Land :

Total area	16.19 ha.
Area under cultivation	15.55 ha.
Area under Agricultural Crop	Nil
Area under Horticultural Crop	15.55 ha.
Area under road / buildings	00.64 ha.
Irrigated area	15.55 ha.
Unirrigated area	Nil
Grassland area	Nil
Source of irrigation	Open well – 3 (Running -2)

(B) Farm Machinery :

Tractor	1
Tractor Trolly	2
Water Tanker	1
Electric Motors	6
Coconut Leaf Cutter	1

Mandate :

1. To evolve high yielding variety of coconut.

2. To determine most suitable and effective agronomical practices of the coconut and sapota production.

3. To introduce new fruit crops for this region.

4. To supply the quality plant production of different fruit crop (Hybrid/Desi )coconut, Spota seedling for the farmers.

Objectives :

1. Research and improvement in fruit crops.
2. To cultivate seedlings, grafts, plants, and seeds of various fruit crops and ornamental plants, and provide them directly to farmers at reasonable prices.

Sr.	Name of Scheme	Budget Head	Type of scheme	Funding Agency
1.	Research in fruit crops	5014	Non-Plan	State Govt.
2.	Research in wheat	5004	Non-Plan	State Govt.
3.	Centre of excellence on soil and water management, Mangrol	12101-03	Plan	State Govt.
4	Revolving fund	9510-J-15	Revolving	State Govt.
5	Seed Production in Horticultural crops	18804-4	Revolving	State Govt.

Research Activities :

1. Feasibility of organic farming in coconut under saline water irrigation condition.

2. Response of mulching under different irrigation regimes on coconut.

3. Effect of pre-sowing treatment on seedling growth of coconut (TxD hybrid).

4. Feasibility of organic manures in Chicku under saline water irrigation condition.

5. Salinity response functions on germination performance of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) seed.

Research Recommendations made for the farmers :

1. Variety :

No.	Name of the crop	Name of the variety	Year of release	Yield nut/ha.	Chief characteristics
1	coconut	Dwarf Green	1982	3500	1. Dwarf in height 2. Early bearing 3. Popular for tender nut

2. Agronomy :

1. The farmers of Saurashtra agro climatic zone region who interested in cultivation of gaillardia flower crop are advised to apply @ 50 % RDF of N:P₂O₅ :K₂O as a 25:25:25 kg/ha + 500 kg/ha castor cake or neem cake under saline irrigation condition ( Ec 10-14 dSm^-1) for obtaining higher yield and net return.(2018-19).

2. The farmers of South Saurashtra region who interested organic cultivation of sapota are advised to apply FYM @ 90 kg / tree per year under saline irrigation condition ( Ec 10-14 dSm^-1) for obtaining higher yield and net return and for improve soil fertility and microbial status of soil. (2017-18).

3. The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone who interest organic cultivation of coconut West Coast Tall(WCT) are advise to apply FYM @ 60 kg per tree under saline irrigation condition for obtaining higher return and maintaining soil fertility.

4. Sapota growers of South Saurashtra region are advised to apply 40 kg. Gypsum / FYM at alternate year in Sapota with flood irrigation. Those farmer who follows drip irrigation system (0.6 PEF), not need gypsum apply for higher yield in sapota (2002 - 2003).

5. Coconut growers of South Saurashtra region are advised to apply 40 kg. wheat straw as a mulch in coconut orchard of Dwarf Orange variety for higher yield and return having basin size 4×4 sq. miter or in 2.50 miter radius circumferences (1999 - 2000).

6. Coconut growers of South Saurashtra region are advised to apply 2 kg N, 1 kg P and 2 kg K in two split (June-October) in coconut hybrid Cv. D x T in level of 14 EC irrigation water condition for high nut yield.

7. Coconut growers of Saurashtra region are advised to apply irrigation 20 days interval during winter and summer 25 days interval to the coconut orchard of Dwarf Green variety for higher yield and return having basin size 4 x 4 sq. mt. or in 2.50 mt. radius circumferences. (1995-96).

Achievements :

Seed Production of the year 2024 – 25

Sr. No.	Crop	Variety	Stage	Production / No.
1.	Coconut	TXD	Hybrid	3064
2.	Coconut	West Coast Tall	General	4152
		Dwarf Green
		Dwarf Orange
3.	Sapota Grafts	Kalipatti	Graft	142
4.	Others	Ornamental	Grafts	354

Transfer of Technologies / Extension Activities :

The Technology developed at this research station is being discriminated to the various extension agencies,

N.G.O’s farmers and students in the following ways.

1. Participating in the ‘Krushi Mela’, farmers days and Agril. Exhibition organized by University or other agencies.

2. Educating students during Kendra Nivas and to farmers during visit of this station.

3. Organizing a field day to promote awareness regarding on farm effective management of soil and water conservation practices.

:: Contact ::

Dr. S. K. Bhuva

Assistant Research Scientist

Fruit Research Station

Junagadh Agricultural University

Mangrol-362 225

Telephone No (O),02878-222127

skbhuva@jau.com

Shri H. M. Chudasama

Agril. Officer(I/C)