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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 situated near seashore i.e. on coastal highway of Porbandar – Veraval. 62 k.m. away from Junagadh. Nearest railway station is  Keshod, away  25 k.m.
Faculty Profile    :
Sr.
No
Name of officer 
Designation
Qualification
Experience
(In Years)
Specialized
Subject
Topics of experience expertise
Phone/
Email
1.
Dr. S. K. Bhuva
Asstt. Res. Sci.
M.Sc. (Horti.),
Ph.D
05
Horticulture
 
Fruit Science
 (02878) 222127
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2.
Shri S.R.Karamta
Agril. Asstt.
Poly in Agri.
07
         -
Agri./Horti. Crops
(02878) 222127
3.
Shri K.M.Pithiya
Agril. Asstt.
Diplo in Agri.
32
         -
Agri./Horti. Crops
(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
(B) Farm Machinery :
Tractor 
1
Tractor Trolly
2
Water Tanker
1
Electric Motors
5
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 true to type of grafts/plants of different fruit crop /hybrid coconut seeding for the farmers.
Objectives :
1.  Research and improvement in fruit crops.
2.  To raise seedlings, grafts, plants and seeds of different fruit crops as well as ornamental plants to the farmers with reasonable price.
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.
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 2021 – 22
Sr. No.
Crop
Variety
Stage
Production / No.
1.
Coconut
TXD
Hybrid
6657
2.
Coconut
West Coast Tall
General
2442
3.
Coconut
Dwarf Green
General
543
 
300
4.
Coconut
Dwarf
Orange
5.
Sapota
Kalipatti
Graft
154
6.
Others
Ornamental
Grafts
149
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.
Future Outlook :
To develop a new hybrid variety of coconut and sapota for salt and drought tolerant
:: Contact ::
Dr. S. K. Bhuva                                                                              
Assistant Research Scientist
Fruit Research Station
Junagadh Agricultural University
Mangrol-362 225
Telephone No (O),02878-222127
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Shri S.R. Karamta                                                                             
Agril. Officer(I/C)
Fruit Research Station
Junagadh Agricultural University
Mangrol-362 225
Telephone No (O),02878-222127
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