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Experiment code
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20.5.3.7 |
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Experiment Title
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Effect of enriched biochar on germination and growth of Khirni seeds |
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Research Type
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Departmental Research |
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Experiment Background
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Vegetative propagationis generally used to generate perennial fruit crops. One of the most well-liked tropical fruits is the Khirni. Nurserymen are especially concerned with producing a large amount of high-quality Khirni planting material at the lowest possible input cost. However, seed propagation is mainly used for creation of variability, developing hybrids and raising rootstock so it is most important to get maximum germination of seed.The most crucial component for increased seedling production is potting media. It is responsible for healthy and uniform seedling production. In addition to the selection of suitable additives, also necessary to maintain the porosity of potting mix for proper root development (Srivastava et al., 1998). In recent years, addition of the biochar to agricultural soils has emerged as a feasible strategy to increase seedling growth and soil fertility by increasing the net surface area of the media, which in turn improves soil water retention and soil aeration.The carbon-rich byproduct known as biochar is produced when biomass such as wood, manure, or leaves is burned in a restricted container with little to no airflow. More technically, organic material is decomposed by heat with limited oxygen supply to generate biochar. |
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Experiment Group
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Horticulture |
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Unit Type
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(02)EDUCATION UNIT |
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Unit
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(13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI) |
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Department
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(211)Fruit Science, ACHF, Navsari |
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BudgetHead
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(329/12025/00)329/01/REG/00277 |
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Objective
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- To study the effect of enriched biochar on germination of Khirni seeds
- To study the effect of enriched biochar on growth of Khirni seedling
- To find out the interaction effect of treatments
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Season
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Pera Annual |
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Location Unit Type
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(02)EDUCATION UNIT |
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Location Unit
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(13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI) |
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Location Department
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(211)Fruit Science, ACHF, Navsari |
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Plot No
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E8 |
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PI Name
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(NAU-EMP-2015-000919)DIXITA DALPATRAM PRAJAPATI |
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PI Email
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dixitahorti@nau.in |
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PI Mobile
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9724253897 |
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Year of Approval
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2024 |
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Commencement Year
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2025 |
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Completion Year
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2028 |
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Design of Experiment
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Control vs Rest (Factorial CRD)
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Crop Spacing (cm x cm)
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Polybag:
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10” x 10” (25 cm x 25 cm)
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Gross Plot (m x m)
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- |
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Net Plot (m x m)
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- |
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Total Experiment Area (m2)
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- |
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Plot History Last Three Year
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Mango and fruit crop seedling in the nethouse
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Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report
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-
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Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment
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Attachment Not Available!
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Layout Plan
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-
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Layout Plan Attachment
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Attachment Not Available! |
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Treatment
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Factor- A: Biochar enrichment
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B1: Biochar (without enrichment)
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B2: Phosphoric acid @ 0.5%
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B3: Spent wash @25%
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B4: Novel organic liquid nutrients @ 25%
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B5: Jivamrut @ 25%
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Factor-B: Biochar Levels
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L1: 5%
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L2: 10%
Control treatment: soil + sand (2:1 w/w)
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Number of Treatments: 10 (Combination) + 1(Control)=11
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T1- B1L1
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T6- B3L2
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T2- B1L2
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T7- B4L1
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T3- B2L1
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T8- B4L2
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T4- B2L2
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T9- B5L1
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T5- B3L1
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T10- B5L2
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Treatment Attachment
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Attachment Not Available! |