Experiment code 21.5.3.4
Experiment Title Study on comparative performance of natural and organic farming modules in guava under different spacing
Research Type Departmental Research
Experiment Background Guava (Psidium guajava) the apple of tropics, is one of the important fruit crop of India. Though it is native to tropical America, its cultivation has expanded to all tropical countries and become especially important in India (Samson, 1980). It is a small tree with prolific- bearing habit, bear more than once a year. It is claimed to be the fourth most important tropical fruit crop of India, after mango banana and citrus. Guava occupies 2.68 lakh ha with 36.68 lakh MT production in India while, in Gujarat it occupies only 0.11 lakh ha with 1.43 lakh MT production (Anon, 2015). Its tree are quite hardy and give satisfactory return without much care and have the ability to stand wide range of soil and climatic condition. It has been in cultivation in India since early 17th century and gradually became the crop of commercial significance. In the present scenario, both the state and central Government is focusing on natural/ organic farming for achieving sustainable productivity, food security as well as food safety. Therefore, it is a need to find out the efficiency of natural and organic farming on crop productivity and soil health in Guava fruit. Keeping above facts in sight, the present experiment is planned.
Experiment Group Horticulture
Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit (13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Department (211)Fruit Science, ACHF, Navsari
BudgetHead (329/12025/00)329/01/REG/00277
Objective

(1)To know the effect of different spacing and modules on growth of guava 

(2) To study the  effect of different spacing and modules on yield and quality of guava 

(3)To assess the effect of different spacing and modules on soil properties  

Season Perennial
Location Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Location Unit (13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Location Department (211)Fruit Science, ACHF, Navsari
Plot No D-4
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2015-000858)AVNISH KUMAR PANDEY
PI Email akp15@nau.in
PI Mobile 9913028496
Year of Approval 2025
Commencement Year 2025
Completion Year 2028
Design of Experiment

Large plot technique (CRD)- Factorial concept

Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

Spacing experiment

Gross Plot (m x m) 30 x 25 meter
Net Plot (m x m) 30 x 25 meter
Total Experiment Area (m2) 700
Plot History Last Three Year

Nine year old palntation crops

Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report

Not requred

Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment Attachment Not Available!
Layout Plan
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Treatment

Factor –I ( Spacing)

S1 : 2 m×1m   (5000Plant/ha)

S2 : 2 m×2 m   (2500Plant/ha)

S3 : 3 m×1.5 m  (2222Plant/ha)

Factor –II ( Module)

M1–Module I (Natural farming)

M2 - Module II (Organic farming –Low input)

M3 - Module III (Organic farming

  • Mrigbahar crop will be taken
  • All the treatment will be imposed on hectare bases
  • Ghan-jivamrut and FYM will be applied in the first at after pruning (Mid May), second at month of August
  • Jivamrut as soil application will be done at monthly interval month starting June
  • Jivamrut Foliar application will be done at monthly interval staring from June to initiation of flowering
  • Gliricidia based formulation as soil application will be done at monthly interval month starting June
  • Gliricidia based formulation Foliar application will be done at monthly interval staring from June to initiation of flowering
  • Biofertlizersapplication Azotobactor&PSB 100 ml each in equal two splits i.e. first at after pruning (Mid May), second at month of August in all spacing in Module III.

In natural farming, pest disease control with neemastra, bhramastra etc. In organic farming, pest & disease control with bio pesticides & fungicides

 

 

 

 

Treatments

Ghan-jivamrut

FYM

Jivamrut

(soil application)

Jivamrut (Foliar application)

Gliricidia based formulation

(soil application)

Gliricidia based formulation (Foliar application)

Azotobactor

PSB

Module I

2t/ha

2t/ha

1250l/ha

10%

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Module II

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30kg/plt

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1250 l/ha

5%

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Module III

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60kg/pl

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100 ml

100 ml

Treatment Attachment Attachment Not Available!
(NAU-EMP-2015-000858) AVNISH KUMAR PANDEY akp15@nau.in 9913028496 15-10-2025
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