| Experiment code | CJA Item No 20.4.3.11 | ||
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| Experiment Title | Evaluation of chironji (Buchanania lanzan Spreng.) genotypes under South Gujarat agro-climatic conditions | ||
| Research Type | Departmental Research | ||
| Experiment Background | Chironji or Charoli, (Buchanania lanzan Spreng.), belongs to family Anacardiaceae and believed to have originated in the Indian sub-continent. It is an excellent tree growing under forest conditions as an under exploited fruit and gives monetary reward to the tribal community of the country and seems to be boon for them. It is medicinally important tree species and a significant source of livelihood for local tribal. It contains good proportions of antioxidants, essential nutrients and bioactive molecules. The kernel is highly nutritious and rich in protein (25.0 - 30.0%) and yields sweet oil, which can be used to substitute olive and almond oil. Estimated annual trade of Chironji is 5000-10000 MT per year at national level. Its price varies and depends on its size. Average price of Chironji ranges from Rs. 1500 to 2000 per kg. Demand of Bastar Chironji is high in national market. According to CGMFPF, Chhattisgarh have 51,200 quintal per year production potential of Chironji valued for Rs. 44.29 crores contributing more than 50 per cent of national production. Chironji kernels also exported to many Asian and European countries. Due to direct harvesting of economically important parts of tree from natural habitat, genetic resources are facing severe threat of extinction and need immediate conservation efforts. A survey was conducted in Dang, Tapi and Narmada districts of Gujarat with the objectives to select the suitable genotypes with desirable horticultural traits for further multiplication and domestication at AES, Paria during 2014-15. Seeds from superior genotypes in terms of nut weight (0.25g), better nut recovery (50%) and regular bearing habit; were collected and used for raising seedling. The seedlings were planted during year 2016 at AES, Paria and some of them started bearing fruits. Hence, to evaluate these genotypes further for desirable horticultural traits, the experiment has been proposed. | ||
| Experiment Group | Horticulture | ||
| Unit Type | (01)RESEARCH UNIT | ||
| Unit | (58)AGRICULTURE EXPERIMENTAL STATION (PARIA) | ||
| Department | (284)Agriculture Experimental Station Paria | ||
| BudgetHead | (325/12091/02)325/07/REG/02125 | ||
| Objective |
To identify high yielding, regular bearing Chironji genotype with desirable horticultural traits. |
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| Season | Perennial | ||
| Location Unit Type | (01)RESEARCH UNIT | ||
| Location Unit | (58)AGRICULTURE EXPERIMENTAL STATION (PARIA) | ||
| Location Department | (284)Agriculture Experimental Station Paria | ||
| Plot No | 1/8 | ||
| PI Name | (NAU-EMP-2009-000597)DEVENDRA KUMAR SHIV DAYAL SHARMA | ||
| PI Email | dksharma@nau.in | ||
| PI Mobile | 8128988972 | ||
| Year of Approval | 2024 | ||
| Commencement Year | 2024 | ||
| Completion Year | 2030 | ||
| Design of Experiment |
descriptive statistical method |
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| Crop Spacing (cm x cm) |
5 m x 5 m |
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| Gross Plot (m x m) | Not applicable | ||
| Net Plot (m x m) | Not applicable | ||
| Total Experiment Area (m2) | Not applicable | ||
| Plot History Last Three Year |
Vacant |
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| Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report |
Nil |
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| Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| Layout Plan |
Nil |
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| Layout Plan Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| Treatment |
T1 – GCJ-1 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-1) T2– GCJ-2 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-2) T3 – GCJ-3 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-3) T4 – GCJ-4 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-4) T5 – GCJ-5 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-5) T6 – GCJ-6 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-6) T7 – GCJ-7 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-7) T8– GCJ-8(Gujarat Chironji Genotype-8) T9– GCJ-9 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-9) T10– GCJ-10 (Gujarat Chironji Genotype-10) |
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| Treatment Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| (NAU-EMP-2009-000597) DEVENDRA KUMAR SHIV DAYAL SHARMA | dksharma@nau.in | 8128988972 | 01-02-2025 |
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