Experiment code 1.2.10.a.B
Experiment Title MLT (VI) of Banana selections / Introduced hybrid (a) NRCB Selection 16
Research Type AICRP Trials
Experiment Background NRCB Selection 16 is an upcoming, elite biofortified banana variety developed by the ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) (ICAR-NRCB) in Trichy, set for release to combat vitamin A deficiency. It features yellow pulp with 10 times higher pro-vitamin A content than the conventional Grand Naine, offering a highly nutritious option, alongside disease resistance.
Experiment Group Horticulture
Unit Type (01)RESEARCH UNIT
Unit (59)FRUIT RESEARCH STATION (GANDEVI)
Department (294)Fruit Research station, N.A.U., Gandevi
BudgetHead (324/02014/05)324/27/REG/03099
Objective

1. Evaluation of new entry for carotenoid content

Season Annual
Location Unit Type (01)RESEARCH UNIT
Location Unit (59)FRUIT RESEARCH STATION (GANDEVI)
Location Department (294)Fruit Research station, N.A.U., Gandevi
Plot No 18
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2025-001979)ARPITABEN MAHESHBHAI PATEL
PI Email arpitafs@nau.in
PI Mobile 7698772069
Year of Approval 2025
Commencement Year 2025
Completion Year 2029
Design of Experiment

Randomized Block Design

Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

1.8 X 1.8 m

Gross Plot (m x m) 12.6*23.4 m=294.84 sq. m
Net Plot (m x m) 12.6*23.4 m=294.84 sq. m
Total Experiment Area (m2) 300 sq. m
Plot History Last Three Year

Crop rotation with Papaya

Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report

NA

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

V1 : NRCB Selection 16

V2 : Thella chhakarakeli (Check- I)

V3 : Grand Naine (Check -II)

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(NAU-EMP-2025-001979) ARPITABEN MAHESHBHAI PATEL arpitafs@nau.in 7698772069 24-03-2026
Active
(NAU-EMP-2019-000746) ANKUR PARBHUBHAI PATEL ankurpatel2019@nau.in 9427112947 29/08/2019
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(NAU-EMP-2013-000751) KHOMESHKUMAR DULICHAND BISANE kdbisane.frsg@nau.in 9426603068 03/07/2025
Active
(NAU-EMP-2025-001980) SONALBEN SUMANBHAI PATEL sonalspatel@nau.in 9824740705 20/08/2025
Active
Banana