| Experiment code | 17.3.3.120 | ||
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| Experiment Title | Evaluation of little millet (Panicum miliare) initial advanced varieties to shoot fly (LIAVT) | ||
| Research Type | Departmental Research | ||
| Experiment Background | Little millet is scientifically known as Panicum miliare (Rolk Roem and Schult). It is an important indigenous crop in Indian subcontinent. In India, it is grown in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. It is locally called by different names, Kutki in Hindi and Same/ savi in Kannada, Samai in Tamil Nadu, Samulla in Telugu, Chama in Malyalam. In Gujarat, little millet crop is grown in Kharif season. The nutritional value of the little millet grain is superior to fine cereals. Often, little millet serves as a food and contributes to the nutritional security of small and marginal farmers who live in remote areas. In India, out of the total net sown area of 141 m ha, rainfed area accounts for 85 m ha, spread over 177 districts. This constitutes approximately 60 per cent of total farming area in the country. The grain compares well with other cereals. It has a fair source of protein (7.70 to 16.50%), Fat (2.45 to 9.04%), Carbohydrate (62.50 to 76.30%) and is an excellent source of dietary fiber (15.90 to 18.10) with good amount of soluble (3.15 to 5.70) and insoluble (10.20 to 14.95%) fraction. Shoot fly is a dominant pest among several pests attacking the little millet. The shoot fly ranks first among the insect pests that attack little millet and often resulting in per cent loss to the crop. Shoot fly alone able to bring a yield loss of 39 per cent in case of little millet. Crop improvement based on natural selection and breeding for resistance are the best options available which may keep the plants free or may show some tolerance or resistance to these pests without compromising their potential yield and productivity. Thus keeping in view this option, the experimental trial is being proposed with the following objectives. | ||
| Experiment Group | Agricultural Entomology | ||
| Unit Type | (01)RESEARCH UNIT | ||
| Unit | (56)HILL MILLET RESEARCH STATION (WAGHAI) | ||
| Department | (252)Hill Millet Research Station Waghai | ||
| BudgetHead | (326/2091/00)326/27/REG/03102 | ||
| Objective |
To evaluate little millet entries against shoot fly |
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| Season | Kharif | ||
| Location Unit Type | (01)RESEARCH UNIT | ||
| Location Unit | (56)HILL MILLET RESEARCH STATION (WAGHAI) | ||
| Location Department | (252)Hill Millet Research Station Waghai | ||
| Plot No | 32 | ||
| PI Name | (NAU-EMP-2014-000577)DILIPBHAI MANAJIBHAI DAMASIA | ||
| PI Email | dmdamasia@nau.in | ||
| PI Mobile | 9979006676 | ||
| Year of Approval | 2021 | ||
| Commencement Year | 2021 | ||
| Completion Year | 2023 | ||
| Design of Experiment |
RBD |
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| Crop Spacing (cm x cm) |
30 cm x 10 cm |
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| Gross Plot (m x m) | 9 m x 16. 8 m | ||
| Net Plot (m x m) | 9 m x 16. 8 m | ||
| Total Experiment Area (m2) | 151.2 | ||
| Plot History Last Three Year |
NA |
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| Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report |
NA |
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| Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| Layout Plan |
NA |
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| Layout Plan Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| Treatment |
28 entries |
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| Treatment Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| (NAU-EMP-2014-000577) DILIPBHAI MANAJIBHAI DAMASIA | dmdamasia@nau.in | 9979006676 | 28-02-2023 |
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| Little millet | Little millet entries |