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Experiment code
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18.5.3.18 |
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Experiment Title
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Study of micro irrigation management and spacing under off- season planted banana in relation to cover crop |
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Research Type
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AICRP Research |
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Experiment Background
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In order to meet the year round demand of local and export market as well as processing unit of banana, farmers have started banana planting during off-season i.e. April- May. In off–season planted banana, Collar-rot is a major problem due to high temperature at primary growth stage of crop. So, productivity of off-season planted banana is less than normal season crop. There is need to moderate the microclimate and standardization spacing under off-season planted banana through cover crop as well as modifying irrigation management system. This will not only enhance the productivity of banana but also increasing water use efficiency as well as net profit. Hence, present study is proposed. |
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Experiment Group
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Agricultural Engineering |
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Unit Type
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(01)RESEARCH UNIT |
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Unit
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(38)SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT RESEARCH UNIT (NAVSARI) |
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Department
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(278)Soil & Water Management Research Unit, NAU, Navsari |
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BudgetHead
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(311/2027/0A)311/26/REG/00060 |
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Objective
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Optimize irrigation schedule for off-season planted banana
Identify suitable spacing of off-season plant
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Season
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Annual |
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Location Unit Type
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(01)RESEARCH UNIT |
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Location Unit
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(38)SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT RESEARCH UNIT (NAVSARI) |
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Location Department
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(278)Soil & Water Management Research Unit, NAU, Navsari |
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Plot No
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B-11 |
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PI Name
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(NAU-EMP-1989-000475)NANALAL GANGDAS SAVANI |
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PI Email
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ngs_swm@nau.in |
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PI Mobile
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9909666226 |
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Year of Approval
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2022 |
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Commencement Year
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2023 |
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Completion Year
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2026 |
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Design of Experiment (Other)
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RBD (Factorial)
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Crop Spacing (cm x cm)
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1.2 m x 2.4 m
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Gross Plot (m x m)
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C1 : 7.2 m x 7.2 m C2 : 6.0 m x 7.2 m |
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Net Plot (m x m)
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C1: 2.4 m x 4.8 m C2: 2.0 m x 4.8 m |
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Total Experiment Area (m2)
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4562 m2 |
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Plot History Last Three Year
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Sugarcane
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Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report
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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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Layout Plan Attachment
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Attachment Not Available! |
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Treatment
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- Irrigation Management for cover crop (I)
I0=Without cover crop
I1=Rainy sprinkler irrigation at 3 day interval (30mm)
I2=Rainy sprinkler irrigation at 5 day interval (30mm)
I3=Rainy sprinkler irrigation at 7 day interval (30mm)
I4=Surface irrigation at weekly interval (ID=60mm)
I5= Surface irrigation at 10 day interval (ID=60mm)
- Spacing of Banana (S)
S1=2.4 x 1.2 m2
S2= 2.0 x 1.2 m2
Note: 1) Banana will be planting in third week of April while cover crop (Sunhemp) will be sown before 10 day of banana planting.
2) Cover crop will be incorporate in soil after two months.
3) Banana will be irrigated at recommended irrigation schedule (0.6 PEF) through drip as per requirement during monsoon and after cession of monsoon on alternate day.
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Treatment Attachment
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Attachment Not Available! |