DEPARTMENT OF FRUIT SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE
JUNAGADH AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
JUNAGADH
Professor & Head
: Dr. K. D. Patel
Degree & Specialization
: M.Sc. (Agri), Ph.D
Tel. Phone
: (0) + 91-285 2672080-90
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Email:
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     After initiation of college, it was a need to separate the various departments for the justification of teaching and research activities. Hence, the Department of Fruit Science was started on 8th September 2017 with resolation of 46th meeting of Board of Management, J.A.U., Junagadh. Multi-functional activities like Teaching, Research and Extension in Fruit Science. The department is working for teaching and research in fruit science disciplines of horticulture for the students and farmers with following objectives..
OBJECTIVES
1. To provide under graduate education in fruit science discipline.
2. To introduce post graduate programme for fruit science in future.
3. To strengthen the research farm for under graduate students for practical teaching works.
5. To initiate the research in advanced concepts and crop improvement on various fruit crops.
6. To establish the laboratory for UG students.
Faculty Information of staff
Faculty Strength (Current Position)
Name
Designation
Qualification
Specialization
Experience
Contact
Dr. K. D. Patel
Professor & Head
Ph. D. (Horti.)
Pomology
14 years
-
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
Assoc. Professor
Ph. D. (Horti.)
Pomology
11 years
-
Dr. S. K. Bhuva
Asst. Professor
Ph. D. (Horti.)
Pomology
04 years
-
Prof. Tejal Chaudhari
Asst. Professor
M.Sc.(Horti.)
Pomology
04 years
-
Teaching
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Teaching courses offered at U.G. Levels (5th Deans):
Discipline
Total no. of courses
Fruit Science
08
Details of courses offered in UG programme:
Sr. No.
Course No.
Name of Course
Credit
1
FRT 1.1
Fundamentals of Horticulture
3 (2+1)
2
FRT 2.2
Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
2 (1+1)
3
FRT 3.3
Temperate Fruit Crops
2 (1+1)
4
FRT 4.4
Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
3 (2+1)
5
FRT 4.5
Plantation Crops
3 (2+1)
6
FRT 4.6
Breeding of Fruit and Plantation Crops
3 (2+1)
7
FRT 5.7
Orchard and Estate Management
2 (1+1)
8
FRT 5.8
Dry land Horticulture
2 (1+1)
                                                                                         TOTAL
20 (12+8)
Laboratories
No.
Particulars
Remarks
i.
UG Lab
Under Graduate Laboraty for Practical of UG students
ii.
PG Lab
Post Graduate Laboratory for M. Sc. (Horti.) and Ph. D. for Practical as well as PG Research
P.G. Courses Offerred
Course Title with Credit load M. Sc. (Horti.) in Fruit Science
Course Code
Course
Credit
Major Courses (20 Credits)
FSC 501*
Tropical Fruit Production
2+1
FSC 502*
Sub-Tropical and Temperate Fruit Production
2+1
FSC 503*
Propagation and Nursery Management in Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 504*
Breeding of Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 505
Systematics of Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 506
Canopy Management in Fruit Crops
1+1
FSC 507
Growth and Development of Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 508
Nutrition of Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 509
Biotechnology of Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 510
Organic Fruit Culture
2+1
FSC 511
Export Oriented Fruit Production
2+1
FSC 512
Climate Change and Fruit Crops
1+0
FSC 513
Minor Fruit Production
2+1
FSC 591
Master Seminar
1+0
FSC 599
Master Research
0+30
 
Total Credits
70
*Compulsory among major courses
Course Title with Credit load Ph.D. (Horti.) in Fruit Science
Major Courses (12 Credits)
FSC 601*
Innovative Approaches in Fruit Breeding
3+0
FSC 602*
Modern Trends in Fruit Production
3+0
FSC 603
Recent Developments in Growth Regulation
3+0
FSC 604
Advanced Laboratory Techniques
1+2
FSC 605
Arid and Dry Land Fruit Production
2+0
FSC 606
Abiotic Stress Management in Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 607
Biodiversity and Conservation of Fruit Crops
2+1
FSC 608
Smart Fruit Production
2+0
FSC 691
Doctoral Seminar-I
1+0
FSC 692
Doctoral Seminar-II
1+0
FSC 699
Doctoral Research
0+75
 
Total Credits
100
*Compulsory among major courses
M.Sc. Theses Submitted
Sr. No.
Title of the thesis
Name of the student
Name of guide
Year: 2015
1.     
Standardization of Mrig Bahar in Guava under Saurashtra climatic condition cv. Bhavanagar Red.
Tejendra Singh
Dr. D. K. Varu
2.     
Standardization of Fruit Pulp for Preservation of Ice-Cream
Makwana Ankita Rameshkumar
Dr. D. K. Varu
3.     
Effect of Pre-harvest spray of chemicals on shelf life and quality of Mango cv. Kesar
Patel Urvish L.
Dr. D. K. Varu
4.     
Standardization of dehydration techniques in cut flowers Viz. Rose, Gerbera and Gomphrena
Kava Khyati P.
Dr. D. K. Varu
Year:2017
5.     
Evaluation of African Marigold Varieties Under South Saurashtra Region
Tejashwini C. R.
Dr. D. K. Varu
6.     
Response of different Gaillardia Genotypes to Saline Irrigation Water
Vihol Akash Natvarsinh
Dr. D. K. Varu
Year:2018
7.     
Influence of climatic parameters on flowering behavior and pollen variability in different varieties of Mango.
Rajatiya Jignasaben Hamirbhai
Dr. D. K. Varu
8.     
Effect of Heat Units and Time Period on Maturity indices and post harvest life on mango cv. Kesar
Halepotra Farheen Harubhai
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
9.     
Effect of GA3 and Different containers on seed germination and seedling growth of papaya cv. Madhubindu
Solanki Meera Bhagvanbhai
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
10. 
Performance of lawn genotypes under Saurashtra region
Undhad Kishankumar Dilipbhai
Dr. D. K. Varu
Year:2019
11. 
Effect of Time of sowing and chemical treatments on seed germination and seedling growth of custard Apple cv. Sindhan
Miss. Dadhaniya Dishaben Bhikhabhai
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
12. 
Enhance of Environmental conditions and various chemicals on sucker Rate of softwood grafting in Mango cv. Kesar
Joshi Lakshmi
Dr. D. K. Varu
13. 
Effect of different doses of chemical fertilizer with split application through fertigation on growth, Flower yield and quality of Abrican Marigold cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda
Mr. Bhoye Vinodbhai
Bhovanbhai
Dr. D. K. Varu
Ph.D Theses Submitted
Sr. No.
Title of the thesis
Name of the student
Name of guide
Year:2018
17.
Effect of Biostimmulants and Biofertilizers on Growth, Flower, Yield and Quality of Gladiolus cv. American Beauty Under Greenhouse Condition.
Pansuriya Pratik Babulal
Dr. D. K. Varu
Year:2019
18.
Effect of Biostimulants and Biofertilizers on Flowering, Fruiting, Yield and Quality of Pomegranate cv. Bhagwa
Mr. Nurbhanej Karmali Hasnali
Dr. D. K. Varu
19.
Effect of Biostimulants and Bio-fertilizers on growth, Flower yield and quality of chrysanthemum cv. Ratlam Selection
Mr. Gawade Nagesh Vithu
Dr. D. K. Varu
Faculty Participated in Trainings/Refresher Course/Summer/Winter School etc.
Sr. No.
Name of Faculty
Period
Nature of Training
Place
From
To
Year: 2015
1
Dr. D. K. Varu
21/09/2015
23/09/2015
Khatakiya Tapash
SPIPA, Gandhinagar
Year: 2017
2
Dr. S. K. Bhuva
07/06/2017 
27/6/2017
Technological Advances for Enhancing Productivity of      Horticultural Crops
PAU, Ludhiana
Year: 2018
3
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
24/07/2018
13/08/2018
Summer school on recent developments in organic vegetable production system under changing climate scenario
Division of Vegetable Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST, Kashmir
Year:2019
4
Dr. D.R. Kanzaria
17/02/2019
17/02/2019
Orientation programme for academic counsellors in open and distance learning
IGNOU regional centre, Rajkot
5
Dr. S. K. Bhuva
05/11/2019
25/11/2019
Design, Innovations and Application of PlasticultureTechnology in Agriculture, Horticulture and Pisciculture production and post harvest management for doubling the farmer’s income
ICAR-CIPHET
Po-PAU, Ludhiana-144004
Seminar / Symposia / Workshop Attended by Faculty
Sr. No
Name of Faculty
Period
Place
Title
From
To
Year: 2015
1
Dr. D. K. Varu
02/08/2015
02/08/2015
Swaminarayan Mandir, Gondal
State level Seminar on “Dadmani Adhunik Kheti”
2
Dr. S. K. Bhuva
11/05/2015
11/05/2015
N.A.U., Navsari
Enhancement of Crops Productivity Through Physiological Interventions
3
Prof. J.S. Parasana
16/01/2015
16/01/2015
A.A.U., Anand
Seminar on“Application of Next Generation Sequencing’’
Year: 2016
4
Dr. D. K. Varu
26/09/2016
26/09/2016
J.A.U., Junagadh
Technological Changes and Innovations in Pomegranate Production and Utilization for Enhancing Farmers’ Income
5
Dr. D. K. Varu
23/12/2016
23/12/2016
GAAS, Ahmedabad
State level seminar on “ Pashupalan ane Sajiv kheti”
6
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
07/01/2016
08/01/2016
N.A.U., Navsari
National Conference on “Palmyra Palm”
7
Dr. S. K. Bhuva
01/07/2016
01/07/2016
J.A.U., Junagadh
Agricultural Commodities Export of India : Procedure-Opportunities And Obstacles
8
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
19/11/2016
19/11/2016
Rai University, Ahmedabad
National conference on “Management Innovation:A way forward ti India-2020”
9
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
06/12/2016
08/12/2016
A.A.U., Anand
International conference on “Nutraceuticals and functional foods- the challenges and opportunities”
Year: 2017
10
Dr. D. K. Varu
28/05/2017
31/05/2017
J.A.U., Junagadh
National conference on “Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income”
11
Dr. D. K. Varu
11/06/2017
11/06/2017
N.A.U., Navsari
National seminar on “Awareness and promotion of dry flower exports and industry in Gujarat”.
12
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
28/05/2017
31/05/2017
J.A.U., Junagadh
National conference on “Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income”
13
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
28/05/2017
31/05/2017
J.A.U., Junagadh
National conference on “Technological changes & Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income”
14
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
07/10/2017
07/10/2017
Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Science, Bikaner (RJ) India
National Agricultural Convention on Agricultural Skill Development for Doubling Farmers Income
Year: 2019
15
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
18/02/2019
18/02/2019
GAAS, Ahmedabad
State level on ‘Gai aadharit sajiv kheti.
16
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
28/05/2019
31/05/2019
GBPUA & T, Pantnagar
International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management –Shaping Future Horticultural
Year: 2020
17
Dr. D. K. Varu
13/06/2020
14/06/2020
J.A.U., Junagadh
The national Webinar on “Post COVID-19 Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities”
18
Dr. D. K. Varu
14/10/2020
15/10/2020
J.A.U., Junagadh
Sensitization Workshop on Activities and implementation of Academic Management System
19
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
13/06/2020
14/06/2020
J.A.U.,Junagadh
Online webinar “Post COVID-19 Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities”
20
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
21/07/2020
21/07/2020
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Agriculture, Shri Vaishanv Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Online webinaron “Beneficial Insects: Crucial but Strongly Neglected”
21
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
22/07/2020
22/07/2020
Nature Club of Rajapalayam Rajus’ College and Wildlife Association of Rajapalayam
Online webinaron “Agroforestry system in India”
22
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
23/07/2020
23/07/2020
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Agriculture, Shri Vaishanv Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Online webinaron “ Role of Agroforestry in Soil Heath Improvement”
23
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
23/07/2020
23/07/2020
Castor-Mustard Research Station, SDAU, Dantiwada, GJ.
Online webinar on “Enhancing castor production: Genetic enhancement and technological intervention”
24
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
24/07/2020
24/07/2020
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Agriculture, Indore
Online webinar on “Role of IFS in doubling the farmers’ income for profitability and livelihood security.”
25
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
25/07/2020
25/07/2020
Rajapalayam Rajus’ College, Rajapalayam (TN)
Online webinar on  “Natural farming: An introduction”
26
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
28/07/2020
28/07/2020
AICRP, on Honey bees and pollinators & department of Apiculture, UAS, GKVK, Bangaluru
Online webinar on  “Future prospectus of Apiculture in India”
27
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
28/07/2020
28/07/2020
Department of food processing and food engineering, KK Wagh education society, Nashki
Online webinar on  “Innovation in food packaging”
28
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
29/07/2020
29/07/2020
University of Lucknow, Lucknow
Online webinar on  “Utility of Rooftop Gardening and Kitchen Gardening”
29
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
29/07/2020
29/07/2020
College of Agriculture, Jobner
“Strengthening immune system against COVID-19 through agricultural innovations.”
30
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
29/07/2020
30/07/2020
Department of Agriculture, Mandsaur University, Mandsaur, M.P.
Online webinar on “Seed technology.”
31
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
31/07/2020
31/07/2020
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar
Online webinar on “Recent trends in plant science research.”
32
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
31/07/2020
02/08/2020
Dept. of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
Online webinar on “International Webinar Series on Plant Genomics.”
33
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar
Online webinar on “Health foods from fruits and Vegetables – An imminent need”
34
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
04/08/2020
04/08/2020
SDAU, Jagudan
Online webinar on “Recent advances in seed spices production”
35
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
SDAU, Jagudan
Online webinar on “Start-up – A stepping stone to attain self-reliance and sustainability in agricultural sciences”
36
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
11/08/2020
11/08/2020
MACFAST, Tiruvalla, Kerala
Online webinar on “Functional foods: Food matrix,composition, interaction and bioavailability”
37
Dr. D. R. Kanzaria
21/08/2020
21/08/2020
College of Advanced studies,Tiruvalla, Kerala
Online webinar on “Chemistry biology and unity of the nature”
38
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
14/10/2020
15/10/2020
J.A.U., Junagadh
Sensitization Workshop on “Activities and implementation of Academic Management System”
39
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
19/06/2020
19/06/2020
K.K. Wagh college of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Nashik
Online webinar on “ Status & scope of vegetable trans planter in developing Countries”
40
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
29/07/2020
29/07/2020
Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner
Online webinar on “Strengthening the immunity system against COVID-19 through agriculture innovation.”
Seminar/workshop/symposia organized by the Department
Sr. No.
Title
Period
Place
Organized by
From
To
Year-2015
1
Scientific Cultivation of Major Horticultural Crops in Sourastra Region
05/05/2015
05/05/2015
Shihor
Di: Bhavnagar
Department of Horticulture, J.A.U.,Junagadh
Year-2016
2
Advance Production Technology in Horticultural Crops and Water Conservation
15/05/2016
15/05/2016
Junagadh
Department of Horticulture, J.A.U.,Junagadh
3
Advance in pre-post harvest technology in Mango
19/06/2016
19/06/2016
Junagadh
Department of Horticulture, J.A.U.,Junagadh
4
Rejuvenation in mango
19/09/2016
19/09/2016
Junagadh
Department of Horticulture, J.A.U.,Junagadh
5
Technological Changes and Innovations in Pomegranate Production and Utilization for Enhancing Farmer’s Income
26/09/2016
26/09/2016
Junagadh
Department of Horticulture, J.A.U.,Junagadh
Year:2017
1
Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income
28/05/2017
31/05/2017
Junagadh
Department of Horticulture, J.A.U.,Junagadh
Year-2019
1
National Seminar on “Narsary Ek Udhyog”
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
College of Horticulture J.A.U.,Junagadh
Deputy Director of Horticulture, GoG, Junagadh and J.A.U., Junagadh
2
Seminar on “Ware housing facilities for Horticulture crops”
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
College of Horticulture J.A.U.,Junagadh
College of Horticulture J.A.U.,Junagadh
Year-2020
1
Workshop on “Bagayat Ek UdhyogKhedutoni aavak vadharvano ek vikalp”
28/01/2020
28/01/2020
College of Horticulture J.A.U.,Junagadh
NHB, Gandinagar & collaboration with State Agriculture University (SAU) & Department of Horticulture (DH), Govt. of Gujarat.
2
Seminar on “Preparation of competitive examination” for placement of students
13/01/2020
13/01/2020
College of Horticulture J.A.U.,Junagadh
College of Horticulture J.A.U.,Junagadh
Papers Published in Journals
Sr. No.
Details of Publication
NAAS Rating
Year: 2015
 
1
Chauhan, R.V., D. K. Varu, K. P. Kava and S. K. Bhuva (2015). Effect of gibberellic acid on growth, flowering and cut flower yield of gerbera under protected condition. Green Farming Vol. 6(1) :199-201.
4.79
2
Kacha, H. L.; A. N. Makawana; D. K. Varu and Giriraj Jat (2015). Standardization of mrig bahar in guava (Psidium Guajava L.) Cv. Bhavanagar Red. Int. J. Agricult.Stat.Sci. Vol. 11, pp. 81-85.
5.13
3
KanzariaD. R.; Polara, N. D.; Patel, H. N. and Senjaliya H. J. (2015). Response of Acacia Senegal L. to Ethephon for Gum Production. Int. J. Res. Studies in Agric. Sc. Vol.: 1(2): 7-9.
2.37
4
Kanzaria, D. R. H. N. Patel, R. B. Modariya, V. V. Ansodariya, N. D. Polara, V. R. Malam and H. J. Senjaliya (2015).Effect of Bio-Regulator and Trunk diameter on Gum production from Acacia Senegal L. wild. Trends in Biosciences, 8(19):5349-5353
3.94
5
Kanzaria, D. R., H. N. Patel, R. B. Madariya, V. V. Ansodariya, N. D. Polar, V. R. Malam and H. J. Senjaliya (2015). Effect of Bio-Regulator and Trunk Diameter on Gum Production from Acacia senegal L. Willd. Trends in Bioscience. 10(45): 5347-5353.
3.94
6
Kanzaria, D. R., R. S. Chovatia, D. K. Varu, N. D. Polara, R. L. Chitroda, H. N. Patel and N. B. Patel (2015). Effect of growing degree days on phenology, flowering and maturity of different mango varieties.Progressive research-An International Journal Vol 10(2):167-169.
3.16
7
Kanzaria, D. R., R. S. Chovatia, D.V. Patel, R.L. Chitroda, V. R. Malam, H.J. Senjalia and H.N. Patel (2015). Effect of pruning, boron and GA3 on growth, yield and quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. L-49.Progressive Research Intern. J. soc. Sci. dev 10(4):315-319
3.16
8
Kanzaria, D.R.; Chovatia, R.S.; Varu, D.K.; Polara, N.D.; Chitroda, R.L.; Patel, H.N. and Patel, D.V. (2015). Influence of growing degree-days (GDD) on flowering and fruit set of some commercial mango varieties under varying climatic conditions. The Asian J. of Horti. 10(1):130-133.
2.55
9
Kanzaria, Dilip, Ravaji Chovatia, Nitesh Polara and Devashi Varu (2015). Impact of GDD on phenology of mango (Mangifera indica). Indian Journal of Agricultural Science 85(8): 1114-7.
6.14
10
Kava. K. P.; D. K. Varu, R. V. Chauhan, R. F. Baldha and S. K. Bhuva (2015). Effect of drying conditions and embedding media on percent weight loss, percent moisture content, percent moisture loss and reduction of flower diameter in gerbera.Prog.research-An Int. J.Vol 10 (Special-V): 2450-2453.
3.16
11
Patel, Urvish, D. K. Varu and Jamsu Chaudhary (2015). Effect of pre-harvest spray of chemicals on shelf life and quality of mango cv. Kesar. The Asian Journal of Horticulture Vol. 10(2):187-193.
2.55
12
Vaghasiya, Mital. D. K. Varu and ILa Pithiya (2015). Study of plant growth regulators on growth, flowering and yield of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) Cv. IIHR-6. Trends in Biosciences 8(21):5963-5966.
3.94
13
Vaghasiya, Mital. D. K. Varu, ILa Pithiya and Anju Hirani (2015). Effect of plant growth retardants on growth, flowering, and yield of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) Cv. IIHR-6. Progressive research-An International Journal Vol 10 (Special-V) :2787-2789.
3.16
14
Vasoya, Nishith,; Ramesh, Viradia; Nitesh, Polara and Dilip, Kanzaria (2015). Response of Gaillardia to Plant Growth Regulators and Pinching. Trends in Biosciences, 8(16): 4090-4095.
2.74
15
Yadav, Lokesh, D. K. Varu, N. J. Ghadage and P. N. Kore (2015). Investigation of Pre Harvest Spray and Post Harvest Dipping on Physical Characteristics of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Cv. Madhubindu. Trends in Biosciences7(24): 4369-4373, 2014..
2.50
Year:2016
16
Baladha, R. F., R. R. Viradiya, S. K. Bhuvaand K. P. Kava. (2016). Effect of plant growth retardants on growth and flowering of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) cv. ‘American beauty’. The Bioscan 10(4):2335-2337.
4.27
17
Chaudhari, T. M., Ramdevputra, M. V. and Dalvadi, A. C. (2016).  Effect of Pre-Sowing Organics and Chemicals Treatment on Germination and Survival Percentage of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Stones Cv. Rajapuri Under Protected Condition.  Advances in Life Sci. 5(17): 7086-7088.
3.56
18
Chaudhary, J. S.; K. D. Patel, Lokesh Yadav, U. I. Patel and D. K. Varu(2016). Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on flowering, fruit set and yield of custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) cv. Sindhan. Advances in Life Science 5(4): 1202-1204.
3.56
19
Dabhi, M. V.; Patel, H. N. and Kanzaria, D. R. (2016). Effect of Physico-Biochemical Characters and Correlation Among Earias vittella, Infesting Summer. Advances in Life Sci. 5(1):73-76.
3.56
20
Dabhi, M. V.; Patel, H. N.; Kanzaria, D. R.; Chitroda, R. L. and Chotaliya, B. M. (2016). Bio efficacy of Newer Insecticides and Botanicals Against Sucking Pests of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench.Adv. in Life Sci. 5(2): 471-475.
3.56
21
Makwana Ankita, D. K. Varuand Mital Vaghasiya (2016). Effect of different concentrations of sapota pulp on the properties of ice cream. Green Farming Vol. 7(4):1009-1012.
4.79
22
Patel, Urvina, Patel, M. M., Prajapati, Nikita. and Chaudhari, Tejal (2016).  Effect of Different Nitrogen and Phosphorus Levels on Growth and Yield of Linseed (Linum Usitatissimum L.) cv. Local.Advances in Life Sci. 5(18): 7483-7485.
3.56
23
Patel, Urvish, D. K. Varuand Jamsu Chaudhary (2016). Investigation of pre-harvest treatments on post harvest quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Kesar. Green Farming Vol. 7(2) :455-458.
4.79
24
Pithiya, ILa; D. K. Varuand Mital Vaghasiya (2016). Study of INM on growth, yield and quality in china aster (Callistephus chinesis (L.) Ness) cv. “Phule Ganesh Pink”. Green Farming Vol. 7(3) :677-679.
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Trambadiya, R. D.; K. D. Patel; V. L. Purohit and D. K. Varu(2016). Effect of media and IBA on survival of hardwood cutting in pomegranate (Punica grantum L.) Cv. Bhagawa. International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. Vol. 5(2):106-108.
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Yadav, Lokesh; D. K. Varu, V. K. Patel, V. B. Mor and Swati Ganvit (2016). Study of pre and post-harvest treatment on post-harvest quality of papaya. Eco. Env. & Cons. 22:517-522.
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Bhad Mamta, A.M. Makwana, V. R. Malam, Ankita Makwana, A.C. DAlwadi, D.R. Kanzaria(2017). Custard apple growth influenced by vegetative propagation Trends in Biosciences, 10(29):6190-6193.
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Chaudhari, T. M., Chaudhari, C. V., Dodiya, Kalapi and Patel Urvina (2017). Effect of water, cowdung slurry and cow urine on mango (Mangifera indica L.) stones cv.Rajapuri under protected condition. Multilogic in Sci.VI(XIX):68-70
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Chaudhary, J. S., Lokesh Yadav and D. K. Varu(2017). Effect of plant growth regulators on quality of Custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) CV. Sindhan.  International Journal of Chemical Studies 2017; 5(5): 1036-1037
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Dalvadi, A.C., Butani, A.M. Dodia, K.P., Chaudhari, T.M. and Trambadia, R.P. (2017). Effect of post-harvest treatments on biochemical properties of mango (Manjifera indica L.) cv. Kesar. Trend in biosciences 10(10):1916-1918.
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Dodiya K. D., Polara N. D., Dalvadi A. C., Chaudhari T. M. and Malam V. R. (2017). Effect of foliar application of plant growth regulators and boron on growth and yield of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. L-49. Multilogic in Science, 7(24): 158-160.
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Halepotara, Farheen, Meera Solanki, Preeti Gohil , Jignasa Rajatiya, Disha Dadhaniya, J. S. Parsana, D.V. Patel,  H. N. Patel, V.R. Malam and D. R. Kanzaria(2017). Seed germination and seedling growth of fruit crops affected by Gibberelic acid Advances in Life science,, 6(2):83-85,
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Halepotara, Farheen; Meera Solanki, Preeti Gohil, Jignasa Rajatiya, Disha Dadhaniya, J.S. Parsana, H. N. Patel, V. R. Malam, D.V. Patel and D. R. Kanzaria (2017). Effect of Accumulation of Heats Unit on Maturity and Quality of Mango. Advances in Life Sciences6(2), 83-85.
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KanzariaD. R., Polara N.D., Patel H. N., Chitroda R. L., Malam V. R., Chovatia R. S. and Ghelani Y. H. (2017). Boron and NAA Response to Flowering and Yield of Coconut. Trends in Biosciences, 10(19):3384-3386
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Kanzaria, D. R., H. N. Patel, Mital Vaghasia, V. R. Malam, R. L. Chitroda, H. R. Barad, Farheen Halepotara and Mira Solanki (2017). Capsicum and Tomato Production Potentials Under Protected Conditions. Trends in Biosciences, 10(15):2612-2614.
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Karna, Ajay Kumar, D. K. Varu, Puja Archana Panda and Debashish Hota (2017). Standardization of grafting time and height on success of softwood grafting in mango (Mangifera indica L.). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2017; 6(5): 2803-2807.
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Kore, P. N., Virendra Singh, Yadav, Lokesh Kanzaria, D. R.  and Bharodiya, C. R. (2017). Standardization of recipe and drying method for candy making of Acid lime cv. Kagzilime. Int. Jr. of chemical studies, 5(5): 1358-140.
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Makwana Ankita, D. K. Varu, V. R. Malam, P. S. Vagadia and Mamta Bhad (2017). Effect of pulp concentrations on custard apple ice cream. Trends in Biosciences 10(15),Print: ISSN 0974-8431, 2728-2734, 2017 .
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Makwana Ankita, D. K. Varu, V. R. Malam, P. S. Vagadia, Mamta Bhad and K.V. Malam (2017). Ice Cream Properties Affected by Various Pulp Concentrations of Mango. Trends in Biosciences 10(16),Print : ISSN 0974-8431, 2894-2897, 2017 .
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Pipaliya, H. R., G. V. Maraviya, P. K. Ukani, K. R. Khunt, H. M. Movaliya and S. K. Bhuva. 2017. Biochemical and Physiological changes in groundnut in response to stem rot infection. Int. Journal of Chemical Studies. 5(5): 983-991.
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Solanki, M.; Halepotara, F.; Gohil, P.; Rajatiya, J.; Dadhaniya, D.; Parasana, J. S.; Patel, D. V.;  Patel, H. N.; Malam, V. R. and Kanzaria, D. R. (2017). Seed germination and seedling growth of fruit crops affected by gibberelic acid. Advances in Life Sciences, 6(2): 83-85.
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Solanki, Meera, Farheen Halepotara, Jignasa Rajatiya, Preeti Gohil, B. K. Adodaria, H. N. Patel, V.R. Malam and D. R. Kanzaria(2017). Physiological Disorders and quality improvement by appropriate remedies in fruit crops. Trends in Biosciences, 10(32):6979-6981.
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VaruD. K., A.V. Barad and I. U. Dhruj (2017). Geographicalindication (GI) of Kesar Mango: A pride of Saurashtra region.International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. 1(6): 69-74.
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VaruD. K., R. S. Chovatia (2017). Yogi- a promising variety of guava. International Journal of Innovative Horticulture.1(6): 48-51.
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VaruD. K., R. S. Chovatia and A.V. Barad (2017).Horticultural biodiversity in Saurashtra region. International Journal of Innovative Horticulture.1(6): 1-6.
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Bhuva, S. K., R. S. Chovatia and R. F. Baladha. (2018). Standardization of severity of pruning and crop load on growth and yield in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) var. Bhagwa. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(6): 2900-2902.
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Dadhaniya, Disha, Roshni Barad, Hirpara Kinjal, Rutu Solanki, Lakhee Kadegiya, BA Adodariya, Ghaghra Ankita, Patel, H. N.; Jadeja, S. R.; Kanzaria, D. R. and Parsana, J. S. 2018. Effect of KNO3 on major fruit crops. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 7(4): 2699-2702.
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Karna, Ajay Kumar 1, D.K. Varu, Manas Kumar Patel and Puja Archana Panda (2018). Effect of Grafting Time on Success of Softwood Grafting in Mango (Mangifera indica L.). Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 7(8): 3072-3077.
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Karna, Ajay Kumar and D.K. Varu(2018). Stidies of Grafting Height on Success of Softwood Grafting in Mango (Mangifera indica L.). Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 6(6): 435-438 (2018).
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Movaliya H. M., Chovatia V. P., Madariya R. B., Mungala R. A., Pipaliya H. R. and BhuvaS. K.. 2018. Study of variability and correlation for seed yield and its attributes in castor (Ricinus communis L.). J. Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(2): 1474-1477.
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Pansuriya, P. B., D. K. Varuand R. R. Viradia (2018).  Response of biostimulants and biofertilizers on corm, cormels and spike yield of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) cv. American beauty under greenhouse conditions. International Journal of chemical studies, 6(2):2659-2663.
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Pansuriya, P. B., D. K. Varu and R. R. Viradia (2018). Effect of biostmulants and biofertilizers on growth, flowering and quality of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) Cv. American beauty under green house conditions. International Journal of chemical studies, 6(2):2191-2196.
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Rajatiya Jignasa, D. K. Varu, Preeti Gohil, Meera Solanki, Farheen Halepotara, Mulji Gohil, Pooja Mishra & Rutu Solanki (2018). Cliamte Change: Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation in Fruit Crops. Int. J Pure App. Biosci. 6(1):1161-1169.
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Rajatiya, Jignasa H., D. K. Varu, Farheen H. Halepotara and Meera B. Solanki (2018). Correlation of Climatic Parameters with Flowering Characters of Mango. Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 6(3): 597-601 (2018).
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Year:2019
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Dadhaniya, Disha; Kanzaria, D. R.; Sejal, Bandhiya; Turi, Dhara and Vrutti Patel (2019). Effect of time of sowing and chemical treatments on seedling growth of custard apple cv. Sindhan. Chem Sci Rev Lett., 6(21), 88-93.
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Gawade, N. V., D. K. Varu and U. Devdhara (2019). Effect of biostimulants and biofertilizers on growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum cv. Ratlam selection. International Journal of Chemical Studies 2019; 7(5): 3423-3428.
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Gawade, N. V., D. K. Varu and U. Devdhara (2019). Response of Biostimulants and Biofertilizers on Yield and Quality of Chrysanthemum cv. Ratlam Selection. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2019) 8(9): 2732-2742.
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Halepotara, Farheen; Kanzaria, D. R.; Dadhaniya Disha.; Soalnki Meera and Dodiya Kalapi (2019). Effect of heat unit and time duration required for maturation Mango (Mangifera indica L) CV. Kesar.Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 8(1): 385-389.
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Nurbhanej K. H. and D. K. Varu (2019). Effect of biostimulants and biofertilizers on flowering and fruiting of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Bhagwa. International Journal of Chemical Studies 2019; 7(4): 378-382.
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Varu, D. K. (2019). Response of different selections and variety on growth, flowering, yield and quality in papaya. AGRES – An International e. Journal (2019) Vol. 8, Issue 2: 109-119.
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Varu, D. K. (2020). Evaluation of various selections on growth, flowering, yield and quality in papaya. International Journal of Chemical Studies 2020; 8(1): 1105-1111.
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Vyas, Puja; KanzariaD. R. and Butani A. M. (2020). Organic farming in banana and guava. International Review of Business and Economics. 4(1): 148:154.
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Papers Presented in Seminar/Symposia
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Details of Publication
Year: 2016
1
ChaudhariTejal 2016. Beal: A wonderful healthy fruit. Poster presented in international conference on “ Nutraceuticals and functional foods-the challenges and opportunities” held at Department of Biochemistry, B.A. College of Agriculture, A.A.U., Anand, Gujarat, India. During December 6-8, 2016
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Varu, D. K. (2016). Status of pomegranate in Saurashtra region. A paper presented (oral) in “National workshop on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Pomegranate Production and utilization for Enhancing Farmers’ Income”.  Organized by Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi, ASM foundation, New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan on 26th September, 2016 at JAU, Junagadh.
Year: 2017
1
BhuvaS. K.  2017. Standardization of severity of pruning and crop load on yield and quality in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)  var. Bhagwa. In:  “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28 th -31 st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
2
KanzariaD. R., Malam V. R., Polara N. D., Patel H. N. and Jadeja S. R. (2017). Effect of heat unit on mango flowering.  Poster presented in National conference on Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income” held at JAU, Junagadh during May 28-31, 2017. Extended summaries: 56.
3
KanzariaD.R., Polara N. D., Patel H.N., Chitroda R.L., Malam V.R. and Chovatia R.S. (2017). Effect of foliar application of boron and NAA on coconut cv. D x T. Poster presented in National conference on Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income” held at JAU, Junagadh during May 28-31, 2017. Extended summaries: 104.
4
Kanzaria, D. R.; Malam, V. R.; Polara, N. D.; Patel H. N. and Jadeja S. R. 2017. Effect of heat unit on mango flowering.  Poster presented in National conference on Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income” held at JAU, Junagadh during May 28-31, 2017. Extended summaries: 56.
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Kanzaria, D. R.; Polara, N. D.; Patel, H. N.; Chitroda, R. L.; Malam, V.R. & Chovatia R.S. 2017. Effect of foliar application of boron and NAA on coconut cv. D x T. Poster presented in National conference on Technological changes & Innovations in Agri. for Enhancing farmers’ Income” held at JAU, Junagadh from May 28-31, 2017. Extended summaries: 104.
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Parasana, J. S., N. D. Polara, D. R. Kanzaria and S. K. Bhuva. (2017). “Effect of Organic Manures, Biofertilizers and Bio Stimulants on Growth and Yield of Drumstick (Moringa oleifera Lam.) CV. PKM-1”, International Conference on Innovative Horticulture & Value Chain Management–Shaping Future Horticulture’’ at GBPAU&T Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. May, 28-31 2019.
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Saini Tara Chand; Polara, N. D.; Pooja Maheta; Kanzaria, D. R.; Patel H. N. and Mital Vaghasiya. 2017. Effect of foliar application of micronutrients (Fe and Zn) on flowering and yield of chrysanthemum cv. IIHR-6.  Poster presented in National conference on Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income” held at JAU, Junagadh during May 28-31, 2017. Extended summaries: 100.
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Saini, Tara Chand, Polara N. D., Pooja Maheta, Kanzaria D. R., Patel H. N. and Mital Vaghasiya (2017). Effect of foliar application of micronutrients (Fe and Zn) on flowering and yield of chrysanthemum cv. IIHR-6.  Poster presented in National conference on Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income” held at JAU, Junagadh during May 28-31, 2017. Extended summaries: 100.
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Saini, Tara, Chand; Polara, N. D.; Maheta, Pooja; Kanzaria, D. R. and Patel, H. N. 2017. Effect of foliar application of micronutrients (Fe and Zn) on flowering and yield of chrysanthemum cv. IIHR-6. Poster presented in National Conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” held during May 28-31, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh, pp10-101.
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Varu, D. K. (2017). Effect of climate change on flowering, fruit setting and yield of mango Cv. Kesar. A paper presented (oral) in “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing 4Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28th-31st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
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Varu, D. K. (2017). Effect of oven temperature & embedding media on dry flower quality. A poster paper presented in “National seminar on “Awareness and Promotion of Dry Flower Exports and Industry in Gujarat” organized by ACHF, NAU, Navsari. on 11 June 2017.
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Varu, D. K. (2017). Effect of PGR, nutrients and pruning on growth, flowering, yield and fruit quality of mango Cv. Kesar. A paper presented (oral) in “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28th-31st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
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Varu, D. K. (2017). Geographical Indication (GI) of Kesar mango: A proud of Saurashtra region. A poster paper presented in “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28th-31st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
14
Varu, D. K. (2017). Horticultural biodiversity in Saurashtra region. A poster paper presented in “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28th-31st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
15
Varu, D. K. (2017). Performance of proposed variety in black jamune (Syzyguim cuminii Skeels) under Gujarat. A paper presented (oral) in “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28th-31st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
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Varu, D. K. (2017).Water use efficiency through fertigation in guava Cv. Bhavanagar Red. A paper presented (oral) in “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28th-31st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
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Varu, D. K. (2017).Yogi- a promising variety in guava. A paper presented (oral) in “National conference on “Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” organized by ASM foundation, New Delhi; Junagadh Agril. University, Junagadh; Confederation of Horticultural Association of India (CHAI), New Delhi and Jain Irrigation, Jalgoan during 28th-31st May, 2017 at JAU, Junagadh.
Year: 2019
1
Kanzaria, D. R., N. D. Polara, H. N. Patel, D. K. Varu (2019). Mango Varieties Influenced by Growing Degree Days. Paper presented in “International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management – Shaping Future Horticulture” held at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India during 28-31, May, 2019. Extended summaries: 60.
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Kanzaria, D. R.; Polara, N. D.; Patel, H. N. and Varu, D. K. 2019. Mango Varieties Influenced by Growing Degree Days. Paper presented in “International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management – Shaping Future Horticulture” held at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India during 28-31, May, 2019. Extended summaries: 60.
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Parasana, J. S., Polara, N. D.; Kanzaria, D. R. and Bhuva, S. K. 2019. Effect of Organic Manures, Biofertilizers and Bio-Stimulants on Growth and Yield of Drumstick (Moringa oleifera Lam.) cv. PKM-1. Poster presented in “International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management – Shaping Future Horticulture” held at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India during 28-31, May, 2019. Extended summaries’: 171.
4
Patel, H. N., Divya C., D.R. Kanzaria and D.K. Varu (2019). Efficacy of Different Insecticides Against Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Infesting Papaya. Poster presented in “International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management–Shaping Future Horticulture” held at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India during 28-31, May, 2019. Extended summaries: 161.
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Patel, H. N.; Divya, C.; Kanzaria, D. R. and D.K. Varu. 2019. Efficacy of Different Insecticides Against Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Infesting Papaya. Poster presented in “International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management – Shaping Future Horticulture” held at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India during 28-31, May, 2019. Extended summaries: 161.
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Pathak, A. R.; D. K. Varu and P. A. Pandya (2019). Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management in Saurashtra Region of Gujarat. A paper preseted (Oral) In: Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Horticulture and Value Chain Management – Shaping Future Horticulture, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India, May 28-31, 2019, Shodh Chintan. 11: 51-58, 2019.
Other Publication viz Books, Book chapter, Practical Manuals, Bulletins etc.
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Books Published
Year: 2016
1.
DarshanaChaudhri, TulsiGurjar and SharadBhuva. 2016. Effect of Foliar Spray of PGR’s on Flowering & Fruiting of Mango (Kesar). LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN No. 978-3-659-95695-9.
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KanzariaD. R. and H. N. Patel (2016). Growing Degree Days in Kesar mango: In Saurashtra region of Gujarat- India. Published by Lambert Academic ISSN 978-3-659-89943-0 pp. 225.
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Kanzaria, D. R.; and Patel, H. N. 2016. Growing Degree Days in Kesar mango: In Saurashtra region of Gujarat- India. Published by Lambert Academic, pp. 225, ISSN 978-3-659-89943-0.
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Ramdasi Sagar, Kanzaria, D. R. and Chovatia, R. S. 2016. Role of pruning and chemicals in guava production: A way to improve yield and quality. Published by Lambert Academic, pp. 97, ISSN 978-3-659-91183-5.
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Rinkal Baladha, Sharadkumar K. Bhuva, and MamtaBhad. 2016. Effect of PGR’s on Growth, Flowering & Corm Production of Gladiolus- American beauty. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN No. 978-3-659-95100-8.
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Sharadkumar K. Bhuva, and RinkalBaladha. 2016. Effect of PGR’s on Propagation of Fig by Hardwood & Semi-hardwood Cutting. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN No. 978-3-659-94809-1.
Year: 2017
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Delvadi, A., Dulera, Jyoti and Chaudhari Tejal 2017. PHT of changing quality & shelf life of Mango and Jamun. LEMBERT Acadamic Publicing: 978-3-330-33539-4
Book chapter/Books Published
Year: 2015
1
Butani,  A.M.Varu, D K. and.Chovatia R.S “ Anjir”  In  FAL ANE  FOOl -2015 – Published by SSK,JAU,Junagadh
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Chovatia, R. S. and Kanzaria, D. R. 2015. Fal Pakoma Antarpak, published in book “Phal ane Phul”, DEE, S. S. K., JAU, pp.168-170, ISBN: -.
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Chovatia, R.S. and Kanzaria, D.R. 2015. Fal pakonu Mahtva Ane upyogita. Published in book “Phal ane Phul”, DEE, S. S. K., JAU, pp. 1-7, ISBN: -.
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Kanzaria, D. R. 2015. Falsa, published in book “Phal ane Phul”, DEE, S. S. K., JAU, pp.143-144.
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Kanzaria, D. R. 2015. Gelardiya (Gadaliyo), published in book “Phal ane Phul”, DEE, S. S. K., JAU, pp.196-197, ISBN: -.
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Kanzaria, D.R. 2015. Limbu Vargana Any Falpako, published in book “Phal ane Phul”, DEE, S. S. K., JAU, pp.69-74, ISBN: -.
Year: 2016
7
KanzariaD. R. and V. R. Malam 2016. Parisanvad on Ambama Talim ane Chhantanini haitech
             paddhati. AICR Project Bangaluru and J.A.U., Junagadh. PP11-14
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Kanzaria, and Malam, V.R. 2016. Ambama talim ane chhatanini high tech paddhati. Ambani Adhunik Kheti ane kapni pachchini mavjato, (19th, June, 2016), pp: 11-14, ISBN: -.
Year: 2017
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Varu, D. K. (2017). Phul Chhod ma Sankar Bij uptpadan. Chept. 5 pp. 19-26, Published by Director of Extension, AAU, Ananad,  Papu Printers, Ahmedabad
Year: 2018
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S. K. Bhuva, R. F. Baladha, and R. S. Chovatia (2018). “Hed”. In: Vrukso ni vaignanik kheti, AAU, Anand. pp. 144-145
Year: 2020
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Gawade Nagesh, Varu D. K., Vihol Akash and Bhosle Neha Arun (2020). Flower crop responses to salinity stress: A review. Advanves in Horticulture Vol.1, pp 27. Akinik Publications, Delhi-110085.
Practical Manuals published
Year: 2016
1
Varu, D.K and Chaudhari, P. 2016. Teaching manual, FRT 3.4 : Temperate fruit (2+1). Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
Year: 2017
2
Bhuva, S. K. and Kanzaria, D. R. 2017. Production technology of fruit crops (HORT 2.2). Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (ICAR-New Delhi).
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Bhuva, S. K. and Kanzaria, D. R. 2017. Fundamentals of Horticulture (HORT 1.1). Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (ICAR-New Delhi).
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Bhuva, S. K. and Kanzaria, D. R. 2017. Fundamentals of Horticulture (FRT 1.1). Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (ICAR-New Delhi).
Year: 2018
5
H. V. Vasava, T. M. Chaudhari and R. S. Chovatia (2018). Tropical and Subtropical vegetables., Veg 1.1 (2+1) Practical Manual, Principal College  of Horticulture, Junagadh Agriculture University, Junagadh under ICAR.
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Kanzaria, D. R.  2018. Advances in production technology of fruit crops (FSC 602). College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
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Kanzaria, D. R.  2018. Organic horticulture (FSC 510). College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
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Kanzaria, D. R.  2018. Systematics of fruit crops (FSC 606). College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
Year: 2019
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Chitroda, R.L., Kanzaria, D. R.,Butani, A.M. 2019. Plant Propagation and Nursery Management FRT. 2.2 (1+1). College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
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(dd/mm/yy)
Place
Title of talk
1.
Dr. D. K. Varu
24.04.2017
BISAG,
Gandhinagar
Different methods for ripening of mango fruits.
Human Resource Development (HRD)
Publications
Sr. No.
Details of publication
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2019-20
Total
A
Research paper Above 6 NAAS rating
 
 
1
National/ International Journals
01
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
01
B
Research paper below  6 NAAS rating
 
 
 
2
National/ International Journals
15
11
19
9
6
2
62
3
Book
00
06
01
Nil
Nil
Nil
07
4
Book Chapter
06
02
01
01
Nil
01
11
                                                 Total
22
19
21
10
06
03
81
Short-term Training/Summer-Winter school/Conference/Symposium/Seminar
Participated/organized
Sr. No.
Particulars
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Total
1
Short-term Training
01
Nil
Nil
Nil
01
Nil
02
2
Summer school / Winter school
Nil
01
01
Nil
01
Nil
06
4
Seminars / Symposium / Conference/Webinar
03
09
05
02
40
Nil
59
                                   Total
04
10
06
02
42
Nil
46
1
Seminar/conference/
workshop/group meet
organized by Department
01
04
01
Nil
02
02
10
Significant achievements by faculties of Horticulture
Sr. No.
Name of faculty
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
A.  Faculty Awards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
Dr. D. K. Varu
01
01
-
-
-
-
-
B.  Best Thesis Awards
 
 
1
Dr. S. K. Bhuva
-
-
-
-
-
-
01
B. Best paper/poster awards
 
 
 
 
 
 
2
Dr. D. K. Varu
-
-
-
-
05
-
-
3
Dr.D.R. Kanzaria
-
-
-
-
01
-
-
4
Prof. Tejal M. Chaudhari
-
-
-
-
01
-
-
 
                              Total
01
01
-
01
07
-
-
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The research work on different disciplines is carried out at different fruit research station (farms) under the control of this department. Total farm area consists of about 45.00 ha with basic facilities like office, electrification, tube well, well with drip irrigation, fencing, paths and roads, implement shed, nursery, its operational area, office, RO cool drinking water, watchman hut and other required facilities. It also consists mother plant and various genotypes of various fruit crops. The research work is going on at different Research Centers on departmental research projects as well as by PG students. The Department of Fruit Science is supported by the following Fruit Research Stations.
Name of Centre
Research/ Specialization
Fruit Research Station, Sakkarbaug, JAU, Junagadh
Mango, other fruit crops and nursery activities
Fruit Research Station, Lalbaug, JAU, Junagadh
Fruit crops, Pomegranate, retail outlet for various fruit crops and nursery activities
Fruit Research Station, Madhdibaug, JAU, Junagadh
Custard apple, Papaya, Guava, other fruit crops and nursery activities
Fruit Research Station, Jambuwadi, JAU, Junagadh
Sapota, Citrus group, Banana, Lasora, other fruit crops and nursery activities
Major crops for various research areas
Major crops: Mango, Sapota, Papaya, Coconut, Custard apple, Citrus, Guava, Pomegranate, Banana, Black, White & Red jamun, Aonla, Moringa and Phalsa etc.
Research areas:
·         To develop technology to improve production.
·         To develop technology to improve quality.
·         To develop technology to improve efficiency of natural resources.
·         To develop technology on planting techniques, mulching, HDP, use of PGR and other chemicals including fertilizers.
·         Research on INM, IPM and IDM.
·         Research on post-harvest technology and value addition.
Research achievements
Varieties released/ endorsed(2004-2018)
Sr. No.
Name of thecrops
Name of variety
Year
Release of varieties : 02
1.
Custard apple
Gujarat Junagadh Custard apple-1 (GJCA-1)
2009
2.
Papaya
Gujarat Junagadh Papaya-1 (GJP-1)
2017
Endorsement of varieties : 09
1.
Banana
Gandevi selection
2007
2.
Mango
Kesar
2017
3.
Mango
Amrapali
2017
4.
Mango
Sonapari (Hybrid)
2017
5.
Strawberry
Winter Queen
2017
Varieties released/endorsed (2004-2017)
1. Custard apple  : Gujarat Junagadh Custard apple -1 (GJCA-1)
 
Year of release                 : 2009
Area of recommendation :Saurashtra region
  • Days to maturity               : 62.92 days
  • Fruit weight (g)                : 139.89 g
  • Fruit length (cm)              : 6.80 cm
  • Fruit girth (cm)                : 7.06 cm
  • Yield performance: 45.86% higher than check
Salient features
  • More number of fruit per tree
  • Higher fruit yield
  • Less number of seed per fruit
2.   Papaya : Gujarat Junagadh Papaya-1 (GJP-1)
Year of release                  : 2017
Area of recommendation : Saurashtra region
  • Days to maturity               : 232 days
  • Fruit weight (g)                : 1.64 kg
  • Fruit length (cm)              : 22.97 cm
  • Fruit girth (cm)                : 44.65 cm
  • Yield performance: 59.1% higher than check
Salient features
  • More number of fruit per tree
  • Higher fruit yield
  • Less number of seed per fruit
  • Medium sized fruits with attractive shape
  • Orange yellow colored pulp
  • Soft palatable & sweet pulp
3. Identification of genotype in Black Jamun
Year of work                     : 2011
  • Fruit weight (g)                : 14.75 g
  • Fruit length (cm)              : 3.49 cm
  • Fruit girth (cm)                : 2.66 cm
 
Salient features
  • Large fruit size
  • Cylindrical shape
  • Attractive color
  • Less seed weight
  • Higher pulp:seed ratio
Endorsement of varieties/ identification of genotypes
1. Banana var. Gandevi Selection Year of endorsement   : 2007
Salient features
  •  Plant height (m)              : 2.08
  •  Stem girth (cm)               : 81.98
  •  Weight of bunch (kg)      : 23.50
  •  No. of hands per bunch   : 10.89
  •  No. of fingers per bunch :  178.66
  •  Fruit length (cm)             : 18.59
  •  Fruit girth (cm)               : 12.45
  •  Fruit yield (t/ha)              : 59.46
2. Mango var. Kesar

Year of endorsement        : 2017

Area of recommendation  : Saurashtra region
  • Fruit weight (g)                 : 238.62 g
  • Fruit length (cm)               : 10.42 cm
  • Fruit girth (cm)                 :  7.14  cm
Salient features
  • More number of fruit per tree
  • Higher fruit yield
  • Medium sized fruits with attractive shape
  • Saffron colored fibreless pulp
  • Soft palatable & sweet pulp
3. Mango var. Amrapali
  • Year of endorsement        : 2017
  • Area of recommendation  : Saurashtra region
  • Fruit weight (g)                 : 223.48 g
  • Fruit length (cm)               : 09.83 cm
  • Fruit girth (cm)                 :  06.82  cm
Salient features
  • More number of fruit per tree
  • Higher fruit yield
  • Medium sized fruits with attractive shape
4. Mango Hyb. var. Sonpari 
Year of endorsement        : 2017
Area of recommendation  : Saurashtra region
  • Fruit weight (g)                 : 429.53 g
  • Fruit length (cm)               : 10.13 cm
  • Fruit girth (cm)                 :  08.61  cm
Salient features
  • More number of fruit per tree
  • Higher fruit yield
  • Large sized fruits with attractive shape
  • Yellow orange colored fibreless pulp
  • Soft palatable & sweet pulp
 
5. Strawberry cv. Winter Queen
  • Year of endorsement        : 2017
  • Area of recommendation  : Green House in Saurashtra region
  • Plant height (cm)              : 22.83 
  • Fruit weight (g)                 :11.00 g
  • Fruit length (cm)               : 04.63 cm
  • Fruit girth (cm)                 : 04.19 cm
Salient features
  • More number of fruit per tree
  • Higher fruit yield
Recommendations for Agro-techniques (2004-20)
Sr.No.
Name of the crop
Recommendations
1.
Mango
04+3*
2.
Acid lime
02
3.
Papaya
06
4.
Custard apple
03+1*
5.
Sapota
02
6.
Guava
05
7.
Gunda
02
8.
Coconut
02
9.
Banana
02
10.
Pomegranate
02
11.
Jamun
01
Total
31+4* = 35
* Scientific recommendation
Recommendations or technology developed (2004-2018)
Sr.No.
Details of recommendations/Technology developed
Year
Mango
1
Nurseryman of Gujarat state interested to prepare mango grafts are advised to use the stone of variety Kesar as a root stock for vigorous growth and better survival against salt stress up to EC 2.0 dSm-1 of water.
2009
 
2
Scientists are advised to keep freshly harvested mature mango fruits cv. Kesar in a small cool chamber at 140C with 90 % R.H. to maintain the fruit quality up to 25 days.
2009
3
It is recommended that the freshly harvested mature mango fruits cv. Kesar should be treated with Ethrel @ 750 mg /l of water for 5 minutes and kept it room temperature to enhance the ripening and get maximum ripened and marketable fruits at  9th day.
2010
4
Effects of climate change on flowering and yield of mango cv. Kesar*
            It is recommended to scientific community that the climatic parameters like temperature, humidity, rainfall, bright sun shine hours and wind velocity influenced the flowering, fruit setting, fruit dropping, number of fruit per plant and fruit yield. Higher day temperature with lower night temperature as well as more fluctuation in day & night temperature disturb the flowering, pollination and fruit setting process. Similarly, higher humidity, dew, late rain or off seasonal rain during flowering also affects adversely. Mango requires 25-30 0C day temperature  & 15-18 0C night temperature,  40-45% humidity, no dew formation,  lower late rain (September), higher sun shine hours (8-9 hrs.) during floral bud initiation, flowering and fruit setting.
2017
5
Estimation of effect of growing degree days (GDD) on phenology, flowering and yield on different mango varieties under Saurashtra Agro-climatic condition
            It is observed that the growing degree days (GDD) have direct influence on BDS, flowering, fruit set and various fruit development stages, but not for the physical characters of fruits. The GDD requirements of different varieties were found unique and a mango variety Kesar requires low GDD for maturity with higher Heat Use Efficiency.
2018
6
Effect of polyamines on quality and shelf life of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Kesar. 
            Kesar mango traders are advised to dip freshly harvested mango fruit in Putrescine Dihydrochloride 175 mg/l for 5 minute for increasing shelf life and quality up to 12 days storage at room temperature. 
2019
7
Effect of fertilizers and paclobutrazol on bearing behavior of rejuvenated mango trees (Mangifera  indica L.) cv. Kesar
            Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone having rejuvenated Kesar mango orchard are advised to apply paclobutrazol @ 7.5 g a.i. per tree in the month of mid of July in soil and apply 150 per cent RDF in two split from 4th year after rejuvenation (i.e. 150 kg FYM 562.5: 240: 562.5 NPK g/tree as basal and 562.5:0 : 562.5 NPK g/tree at February) for getting higher yield and net return.
2020
8
Effect of foliar spray of chemicals to induce flowering and fruiting on rejuvenated mango trees cv. Kesar
            The scientific community is informed to spray cycocel (CCC) @ 1000 ppm (1 ml in one liter of water) during October and second spray  after one month of first spray in rejuvenated Kesar mango orchard for obtaining higher yield and net return.
 
Acid lime
9
Farmers of Saurashtra region growing acid lime cv. Kagzi lime are advised to apply 80 per cent recommended dose of fertilizers for more production and higher income from adult tree. Out of which nitrogen in form of urea 2.6 kg per plant in 12 equal splits should be applied at monthly intervals through drip irrigation, while phosphorus and potash should be applied as soil application in two splits (SSP-3.75 kg & MOP-2.00 kg/tree) in June and October. The drip system should be operated at 0.8 PEF for 3.00 hours daily during October to February and 5.00 hours from March to onwards with 4 drippers, each having 4 lit. discharge per hour (1 kg/cm2 pressure) keeping dripper 1.0 meter away from trunk of lime plant to save 33.19 per cent irrigation water.
2007
10
Kagzi lime growers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone are recommended that 20 years old rejuvenated tree through medium pruning (2.00 m height) should apply the half RDF (25 kg FYM , 450g N,  375g P2O5& 250g K2O) in which  25 kg FYM with half dose of N i.e. 225 N g, 375 g P and 250g K per tree should be at the onset of monsoon and remaining half dose of Nitrogen i.e. 225 g N in the month of March  for getting higher net return along with higher yield and quality of fruits.
2009
Papaya
11
For remunerative cultivation of papaya cv. Madhubindu under organic farming in South Saurashtra Agro-climatic conditions farmers are advised to apply only vermicompost @ 12 kg/pl at the time of transplanting to obtain economic return and quality fruits as compared to chemical fertilizers and FYM.
2005
12
Papaya growers of Saurashtra region are advised to grow Madhubindu variety for maximum papain production. Further they are advised to extract papain from papaya at 80 days old fruits for getting maximum fresh and dry weight of latex (crude papain).
2007
13
Papaya growers of Saurashtra region are advised that the fresh harvested fruits of papaya cv. Madhubindu should be dip for five minutes in the solution of GA3 100 ppm (100 mg/lit) followed by packing in perforated polythene bag which enhanced shelf life,  marketability and quality of fruits up to six days of storage.
2007
14
Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing papaya (Madhubindu) crop are advised to apply 25 per cent N from FYM (6 kg FYM), and remaining 75 per cent N (150 g), 200g P and 250g K per plant from chemical fertilizers during 2nd, 3rd and 4th month after transplanting in equal splits for getting higher yield and net return.
2015
15
Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone are advised to spray micronutrients viz., zinc sulfate 24.0 g ( Zn 0.5 % ) and Borax 10.0 g (B 0.1 %) per liter of water during 2nd and 4th month after transplanting for getting higher yield and net return in papaya cv. Madhubindu.
2015
16
Study on efficacy of different insecticides against white fly in papaya
Two sprays of acetamiprid 20 SP 0.006% (3 g/10 l of water) OR thiamethoxam 25 WG 0.01% (4g/10 l of water), first at nymphs and adults infestation and second at 15 days after first spray found effective against whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) infesting papaya.
2020
Custard apple
17
Farmers of Saurashtra region are advised that the fresh fruits of custard apple should be dipped in the solution of 0.5% carbendazim for    10 minutes and then packing in polyethylene beg of 30 x 20 cm size having six vents with KMnO4 coated silica gel for enhancing post-harvest life, marketability and quality of fruits up to six days.
2005
18
Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic zone are advised to apply 200gN+100gP205+50gK2O and Azotobacter and Phosphobacter bio-fertilizer  each @ 30 g  by mixing with 15 kg FYM/plant at onset of monsoon to get maximum fruit yield and net profit in six year old custard apple  cv. Sindhan orchard.
2008
19
Farmers of South Saurashtra agro- climatic zone are advised to apply 100g N + 50g P2O5 + 25g K2O + 2.5 kg castor cake per adult custard apple tree cv. Sindhan at first rainfall in monsoon to get maximum fruit yield and net profit.
2010
20
The climatic parameters like temperature, humidity and rainfall influence the flowering, fruit setting, fruit retention percentage, fruit yield and disease-pests incidence. More humidity and off seasonal rain during March-April insist the first and second reproductive flush and adversely affects the third flush. Optimum temperature and rain leads to more fruit set. Heavy rain during fruit set also tends to more drop with less fruit retention percentage. Mealy bug population is decreasing with increasing rain, whereas, black spot decreases when wind speed is less. Custard apple requires 30-35 0C temperature during flowering and fruit setting, 75-90% humidity and 600-1400 mm even distributed rainfall. Off seasonal rain disturbs the flowering pattern and adversely affects the crop.
2012
Sapota
21
South Saurashtra Agro-climatic zone growing sapota cv. Kalipatti are advised to apply 900 g N or 450g N plus 8.00 kg   castor cake per adult tree along with recommended dose of 50 kg FYM, 450g each of P2O5 and K2O to obtained higher yield and better  quality of fruit. One half dose of nitrogen and full dose of caster cake, FYM, P2O5 and K2O should be applied in June and remaining half dose of nitrogen in September.
 
2008
22
Fruit processors are advised to dry the sapota slices of 0.5 cm thickness in solar dryer up to 33 per cent recovery to maintain quality in storage up to six months at room temperature.
2015
Banana
 
23
Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro - climate Zone cultivating banana cv. Grand Naine are advised to apply total 300g nitrogen and 4kg vermicompost per plant in four equal split at 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th month after planting; along with recommended dose of phosphorus 90g and 200g potash per plant at 3rd month after transplanting, while 5 kg FYM as basal dose at transplanting for getting good quality, higher yield and higher return.
2016
24
Effects of different doses of N and K with split application through fertigation system on yield and quality of banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) cv. Grand Naine
            Banana growers of South Saurashtra are cultivating in paired row system (1.2 x 1.2 x 2.4 m) are advised to apply 150 g each at N & K2O per plant (325 g urea + 250 g muriate of potash) through fertigation with 30 splits at 7 days interval along with 5 kg FYM as a basal and 90 g/plant phosphorus (560g single super phosphate) in three equal splits at 3rd, 4th and 5th months after planting for getting higher yield and net return.
2019
Guava
25
Farmers of Saurashtra region are advised that the fresh fruits of guava should be dipped in the solution of 0.5 per cent carbendazim for    10 minutes and then packing in polyethylene beg of 30 x 20 cms size having six vents with KMnO4 coated silica gel for enhancing post harvest life, marketability and quality of fruits up to six days.
2005
26
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic zone growing guava cv. Sardar are advised to apply 10 kg FYM along with 120 g N, 60 g P2O5 and 60 g K2O per tree at the age of one year which should be increased in equal quantity every year up to fifth year (50 kg FYM, 600 g N, 300 g P2O5 and 300 g K2O per tree) for obtaining economical production. One half dose of nitrogen and full dose of FYM, P2O5 and K2O should be applied in June and remaining half dose of nitrogen in September.
2008
27
Farmers of Saurashtra region growing guava cv. Bhavnagar Red (6 years and above old tree) for mrug bahar crop are advised to apply 1.0 kg urea per plant through drip irrigation and 0.4 kg MOP per plant in soil in four equal splits during June, August, October and December, while, phosphorus (SSP-1.5 kg) as a basal dose with drip system operating for 3.00 hours daily during October to December and 4.00 hours during January to March with 4 drippers per tree, each having discharge 4.00 lit per hour keeping dripper 1.00 meter away from trunk of tree, which will save 40.69% irrigation water for higher production and income.
2012
28
Fruit Processors are advised to use 20 % pulp with 0.3 % acidity and 17 % TSS to prepare a good quality of guava nectar (RTS) stored up to 150 days.
2013
29
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone who are growing guava cultivar Lucknow-49 are advised to apply either vermicompost @ 10 kg along with 75% recommended dose of fertilizers (450 g nitrogen, 225 g phosphorus and 225 g potash) per tree or FYM 75 kg + 25% RDF (150 g nitrogen, 75 g phosphorus 75 g potas) + PSB (20 g per tree) +Azospirilium (20 g per tree), in which half dose of nitrogen, full dose of phosphorus, potash and vermicompost should apply at the onset of monsoon and remaining half dose of nitrogen in first week of October to get higher yield and net return.
2013
Gunda
30
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone are advised to prune 75% length of one year old branches of gunda from all sides of the tree in 1st week of June to get  higher yield and economic return.
2010
31
Fruit processors are advised that the freshly harvested fruits of lasora should be dipped either in Brine 30% + CaCl2 2% (LR grade) or sea water @ 35 ppt (collected from 1 km inside the sea shore) for enhancing storage life up to 180 days with good quality fruit.
2013
Pomegranate
 
32
Standardization of severity of pruning and crop load on yield and quality in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) var. Bhagwa.
           
Farmers of south Saurashtra preferring hast bahar in pomegranate are advised to prune branches at 30 cm from top after 45 days of resting from withdrawal of monsoon and retain 50 fruits load per plant for getting higher yield and net return.
2019
33
Integrated nutrient management in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Bhagwa
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-Climatic Zone growing pomegranate cv. Bhagwa are advised to apply ½ dose of 75% RDNK i.e. 188 g/plant Nitrogen and Potash (K2O) with full dose of Phosphorus (P2O5) i.e. 250 g/plant as basal dose (in the form of DAP- 543 g, Urea-195 g, Muriate of Potash - 313 g/plant), Azotobacter and Potassium Solubilizing bacteria (KSB) each @ 5.0 ml/plant in the month of October. Apply remaining ½ dose of Nitrogen and Potash (408 g urea and 313 MOP g/plant) in the month of February for getting higher yield and net return.
2020
Black Jamun
 
34
Preparation and storage studies of Jamun Juice
Farmers/ Food processors are advised to heat the Jamun juice at 67⁰C temperature for 13 minutes and add 0.03% (w/w) sodium benzoate at little warm state to preserve its nutrients. The Jamun juice, thus, prepared packed in 1 litre PET bottle, can safely be stored up to 30 days in the refrigerator (7 + 2⁰C).
2020
Coconut
 
35
Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic conditions growing coconut hybrid (D x T) are advised to apply 270 g urea per plant at monthly intervals through drip irrigation and the drip system should be operated for 1 hour and 30 minutes daily during October to February and for 2 hours and 30 minutes from march onwards with 4 drippers, each having 8 liters discharge per hour (1.1 kg/cm2 pressure), keeping drippers 1 m away from trunk of palm to save 46.82% irrigation water without affecting yield.
2006
36
Effect of boron and NAA on flowering, fruit set and yield of coconut cv. DxT.   
            Farmers of South Saurashtra having mature coconut (cv. D x T) plantation are advised to spray on palm inflorescence with sodium borate (20.50 B) 0.4 % (4g/ litre) at monthly intervals from January to June for getting higher nut yield and net return.
2019
Ongoing experiments (Current Year)
Sr. No.
Name of the Crop
No. of experiment
1
Mango
03
2
Papaya
02
3
Custard apple
01
4
Banana
01
5
Coconut
02
6
Pomegranate
01
7 Guava 02
 
Total
12
Research experiments Ongoing (only titles)   (Currentyear)
Sr. No.
Title
Mango
1
Effect of drip fertigation on high density mango orchard cv. Kesar under Saurashtra region
2
Effect of pinching time on flowering and yield behaviour of Kesar mango under Saurashtra region.
3
Malformation incidence in mango cv. Kesar in Suarshtra region
Papaya
4
Effect of potassium and bio fertilizers applied through fertigation on growth, yield in papaya  cv. "GJP-1”
5
 Integrated pest management in papaya with special reference to viral diseases
Banana
6
Effect of different mulching and integrated liquid organic nutrients on growth, yield and quality in banana cv.  Grand Naine
Custard Apple
7
Management of mealy bug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) infesting Custard apple
Guava
8
Evaluation of different varieties of guava and its genotypes under HDP
9
Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of guava (Pisidium guajava) cv. Bhavnagar red
Pomegranate
10
Effect of bio stimulants and bio fertilizers on flowering, fruiting, yield and quality of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Bhagva
Coconut
11
Effect of climatic parameters on D X T coconut variety in various locations of Saurashtra region (Feeler trial
12
Effect of climatic parameters on Dwarf Green  coconut variety in various locations of Saurashtra region (Feeler trial)
Geographical indication of mango
The Department of Horticulture had applied for geographical indication (GI) registration for mango variety Kesar as a Gir Kesar Mango during July 2009 at GI registry office, Govt. of India, Chennai. The application was  critically evaluated with many documents, history, presentation, etc., and Junagadh Agril. University secured the registration of Kesar mango as GIR KESAR MANGO with registration No. 185 during November, 2011.
Nursery accreditation 
   The Department of Horticulture had applied for accreditation for nursery activities to National Horticulture Board, Gurgaon. After critical evaluation of application through documentation and inspection of experts, Department of Horticulture secured three star accreditation certificateduring November, 2012.
Extension activities (2015-20)
Sr.  No.
Activities
Total
1.
Farmers' training/ lecture
: 20
2.
Farmer's visit
: 150
3.
Specific lectures delivered by individual
teachers/scientist
: 10
4.
Visitors (Dignitaries Scientist Administrator, Progressive farmers, and Extension workers) visited this Department, Farms & laboratory
: 25
DEPARTMENTAL LABORATORIES
No. Particulars Remarks
i. UG Lab Under Graduate Laboratory for UG level practical is available in College building
U.G. STUDENTS PRACTICAL WORK SUPPORTED BY VARIOUS FARMS
Sr.
No.
Particulars Area (ha) Particulars Activities for UG students
1 Lal Baug/ Vikas vadi 10-22-90 Main horticultural nursery and commercial orchards of mango, coconut, guava, ber, chiku, papaya, banana and Agro forestry unit
·   Identification and dos and don’ts of various farm implements and garden tools.
·   Preparation and identification of various planting designs, cropping patterns, beds, media and seedlings.
·   Identification and preparation of various propagation materials.
·   Identification of seeds, plants, trees, flowers and fruits various fruit crops, different genotypes, cultivars of temperate, tropical and sub- tropical fruit crops.
·   Identification various disease. Pests and deficiency symptoms of in various fruit crops.
·   Preparation of various sexual and asexual propagated materials from different fruit crops.
·   Other agricultural operations in various fruit crops in the field.
2. Jambu Vadi 12-28-71 Fruit nursery and orchards of coconut, chiku, gunda, sweet orange, aonla and date palm
3 Madhadi Baug 01-26–09 Fruit nursery and orchards of coconut, custard apple, chiku, acid lime, guava, pomegranate, fig, phalsa, aonla and  black jamun 
4 Sakkar Baug 14-73-39 Fruit nursery and orchards of mango, mango varieties, guava, chiku, custard apple, papaya and tad palm.
5 Khengarvav 03-46-01 Orchards of ber,  chiku, custard apple and aonla
6 Manhar Kutir 02-50-21 Orchards of  coconut and acid lime
NURSERY ACTIVITIES

The fruit crop nursery located at Lalbaugh is the biggest nursery in Saurashtra region. Every year seeds, seedlings, grafts of various fruit crops and flower crops are produced and supplied to the farmers which are given in the table.

Production of planting material                                                                   

Sr. No.
Crop
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
1
Mango Graft
6070
8732
9802
3419
3699
8300
9710
2
Sapota Graft
3517
7071
3998
1976
1151
1310
2120
3
Guava grafts
1379
1853
1073
1154
443
415
302
4
Guava sapling
641
687
819
559
2770
6415
4118
5
Pomegranate sapling
457
1512
1418
1427
660
1568
185
6
Pomegranate grafts
--
--
--
--
--
523
22
7
Lime grafts
448
241
172
148
--
--
--
8
Lime sapling
14351
14131
16965
8570
17236
10216
6620
9
Papaya seedlings
13171
4760
23110
21120
24630
14707
28940
10
Aonla grafts/sp
-
-
--
--
--
171
111
11
Khirni
-
-
--
22
--
--
1542
12
Jamun
1281
2474
2136
3572
3245
1543
2395
13
Custard apple
2674
7966
7107
4378
8494
14586
4283
14
Other fruit crops seedlings
468
5692
2605
2332
888
598
2821
15
Other fruit grafts
56
80
288
154
-
--
9460
17
Coconut hybrid
5098
11438
1560
2475
2158
1367
1154
18
Coconut local
13262
26154
-
1183
3200
1292
3396
 
TOTAL
62873
92791
71053
52489
68574
63011
77179
19
Papaya seed (kg.)
39.400
37.550
87.850
52.00
68.40
66.80
138.10