| Experiment code | 21.3.3.25 | ||
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| Experiment Title | Formulation of biochar based biopesticides | ||
| Research Type | Departmental Research | ||
| Experiment Background | Biochar is defined by the International Biochar Initiative as the "solid material obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen limited environment". The high carbon in the biochar makes it an excellent source of substrate for microorganisms. Biochar remains in the soil for long periods, improving the physical, chemical, and biological soil attributes (Lima et al., 2018). Using biomass as feedstock to produce biochar reduces emissions from biomass that would otherwise naturally decay into greenhouse gases (Nurhayati et al., 2023). A key physical feature of most biochar is their highly porous structure and large surface area. This structure can provide refugia for beneficial soil micro-organisms. Effective way of absorbing this residue is the production of biochar and enriching it with beneficial microbial inoculants. Applying biopesticides with biochar significantly increases the rhizosphere population many beneficial micro-organisms and other diazotrophic microorganisms (Saranya et al., 2011). Additionally, formulation with biochar stimulated seed germination, plant growth and yield of tomato, as well as soil biological activity (Tripti et al., 2017). It enhances the competitive power of Trichoderma spp. at the soil. Both can act as a powerful alternative tool to manage plant diseases caused by pathogens inhabiting the soil, through different mechanisms (Medeiros et al., 2021). These reviews showed that the biochar has potential for the formulation of new products and enrichment studies should be undertaken. Hence, biochar produced from the Acacia sp. will be utilized as a media and carrier material for Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens. | ||
| Experiment Group | Plant Protection | ||
| Unit Type | (02)EDUCATION UNIT | ||
| Unit | (12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI) | ||
| Department | (263)Plant Pathology, NMCA, Navsari | ||
| BudgetHead | (303/12131/00)303/01/REG/00035 | ||
| Objective |
1. Development of biochar based media for growth and proliferation of Trichoderma viride and common plant pathogenic fungi |
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| Season | Not season specific | ||
| Location Unit Type | (02)EDUCATION UNIT | ||
| Location Unit | (12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI) | ||
| Location Department | (263)Plant Pathology, NMCA, Navsari | ||
| Plot No | NA | ||
| PI Name | (NAU-EMP-2016-001743)KOTRAMMA CHANNABASAPPA ADDANGADI | ||
| PI Email | kotramma@nau.in | ||
| PI Mobile | 9427887614 | ||
| Year of Approval | 2025 | ||
| Commencement Year | 2025 | ||
| Completion Year | 2028 | ||
| Design of Experiment |
CRD |
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| Crop Spacing (cm x cm) |
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| Gross Plot (m x m) | NA | ||
| Net Plot (m x m) | NA | ||
| Total Experiment Area (m2) | NA | ||
| Plot History Last Three Year |
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| Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report |
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| Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| Layout Plan |
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| Layout Plan Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| Treatment |
Objective 1 Objective 3.2 |
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| Treatment Attachment | Attachment Not Available! | ||
| (NAU-EMP-2016-001743) KOTRAMMA CHANNABASAPPA ADDANGADI | kotramma@nau.in | 9427887614 | 11-03-2026 |
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| (NAU-EMP-2008-000378) PRIYA JOHN | pjohn@nau.in | 9726214050 | 11/03/2026 |
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| (NAU-EMP-1995-000237) KALUBHAI BALUBHAI RAKHOLIYA | rakholiyakb@nau.in | 9426213756 | 11/03/2026 |
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| (NAU-EMP-2015-000325) SHIVANGI SUNILKUMAR KANSARA | shivangi.kansara@nau.in | 9687545952 | 11/03/2026 |
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