DEPARTMENT OF FLORICULTURE & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Head : Dr. A. M. Butani
Degree & Specialization : M.Sc. (Agri.), Ph.D. (Horticulture)
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DEPARTMENT OF FLORICULTURE & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
After establishment of college of horticulture, it was a necessary to separate the horticulture department in various division for strengthening of teaching and research activities. Hence, the Department of Floriculture & Landscaping was formed with prime objective to perform multi-functional activities like Teaching, Research and Extension. The department is working for teaching and research in floriculture & landscaping disciplines of horticulture for the students and farmers with following objectives.
Objectives
1. To provide under graduate education in floriculture & landscaping discipline.
2. To introduce post graduate programme for floriculture & landscaping in future.
3. To strengthen the research farm and nursery activity for under graduate students for practical teaching works in floriculture & landscaping.
5. To initiate the teaching-research in basic and advanced concepts of landscaping and crop improvement on various flower crops.
6. To establish the laboratory for UG students.
1. Teaching activities
UG programme
1.1 Name and qualifications of the faculty
Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Specialization
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Experience
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Contact
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Dr. A. M. Butani
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Asst. Professor
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Ph.D.
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Pomology
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27 years
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-
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Prof. Pooja V. Maheta
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Asst. Professor
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M.Sc. (Horti)
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Floriculture
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5 years
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-
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1.2 Academic Programmes
Teaching courses offered at U.G. Levels (5th Deans):
Discipline
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Total no. of courses
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Floriculture and Landscaping
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05
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Details of courses offered in UG programme:
Sr. No.
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Course No.
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Name of Course
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Credit
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1
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FLA 2.1
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Ornamental Horticulture
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2 (1+1)
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2
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FLA 3.2
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Commercial Floriculture
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3 (2+1)
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3
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FLA 4.3
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Principles of Landscape Architecture
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2 (1+1)
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4
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FLA 6.4
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Breeding and Seed Production of Flower and Ornamental Plants
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3 (2+1)
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5
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FLA 6.5
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Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
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3 (2+1)
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Total
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13 (8+5)
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P. G. Programme
Teaching Programmes offered at P. G. Level
Sr. No
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Programmes
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Duration
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Starting year
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1.
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M. Sc. (Flori. & Landscaping)
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4 Semester
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2007
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2.
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M. Sc. (Flori. & Landscape Architecture)
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4 Semester
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2010
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3.
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Ph. D. (Flori. & LA)
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6 Semester
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2010
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4.
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Ph. D. Programme for In service student
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8 Semester
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-
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Post Graduate Courses offred during odd and even semester
Course Title with Credit load M. Sc. (Horti.) in Floriculture and Landscaping
Course Code
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Course
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Credit
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Major Courses (20 Credits)
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FLS 501*
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Systematics of Ornamental Plants
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1+1
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FLS 502*
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Breeding of Ornamental Plants
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2+1
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FLS 503*
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Commercial Production of Cut Flowers
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2+1
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FLS 504*
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Commercial Production of Loose Flowers
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2+1
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FLS 505*
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Ornamental Gardening and Landscaping
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2+1
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FLS 506
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Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping
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1+1
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FLS 507
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Nursery Management in Ornamental Plants
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2+1
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FLS 508
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Turf Grass Management
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2+1
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FLS 509
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Value Addition in Floriculture
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2+1
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FLS 510
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Protected Cultivation of Flower Crops
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2+1
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FLS 511
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CAD for Landscaping
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1+2
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FLS 512
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Seed Production in Flower Crops
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1+1
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FLS 591
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Master Seminar
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1+0
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FLS 599
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Master Research
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0+30
|
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Total Credits
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70
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*Compulsory among major courses
Course Title with Credit load Ph.D. (Horti.) in Floriculture and Landscaping
Course Code
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Course
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Credit
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Major Courses (12 Credits)
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FLS 601*
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Crop Regulation in Ornamental Crops
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2+1
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FLS 602*
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Postharvest Biology of Floricultural Crops
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2+1
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FLS 603
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Specialty Flowers, Fillers and Cut Greens
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1+1
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FLS 604
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Biotechnological Approaches in Floricultural Crops
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2+1
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FLS 605*
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Vertical Gardening
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2+1
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FLS 606
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Advances in Breeding of Flower Crops
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2+1
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FLS 607
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Advances in Production Technology of Flower Crops
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2+1
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FLS 608
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Advances in Protected Cultivation of Flower Crops
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2+1
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FLS 609
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Advances in Landscape Gardening
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1+2
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FLS 691
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Doctoral Seminar-I
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1+0
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FLS 692
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Doctoral Seminar-II
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1+0
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FLS 699
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Doctoral Research*
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0+75
|
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Total Credits
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100
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*Compulsory among major courses
Post Graduate Courses offered during odd and even semester
Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit
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Odd
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FLA603
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Advance in Protected and Precision Floriculture
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(1+1)
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Odd
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FLA507
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Turfing and Truf Management
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(2+1)
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Odd
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FLA505
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Protected Horticulture
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(2+1)
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Even
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FLA503
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Production Technology ofLoose Flowers
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(2+1)
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Even
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FLA501
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Breeding ofFlower Crops and Ornamental Plants
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(2+1)
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Even
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FLA602
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Advances in Flower Production Technology
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(2+1)
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P. G. Degree awarded (From 2007 to 2020)
Sr. No.
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Programmes
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Total number of students
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1.
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M. Sc. (Horti) Flori. & Landscaping
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07
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2.
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M. Sc. (Horti) FLA
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58
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3.
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Ph. D. (FLA)
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08
|
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Total
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73
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M.Sc. Theses Submitted from the year 2009 to 2021
Sr. No.
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Title of the thesis
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Name of the student
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Name of guide
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Year 2009
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|||
M.Sc. (Hort.) Floriculture & Landscaping (2009 to 2011)
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1.
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Influence of various substrates and their mixtures on growth and flower production in rose cv First Red under green house condition
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Chandore H.D.
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Dr. R. R. Viradiya
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Year 2010
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1
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Effect of MgSo4, FeSo4 on growth and yield of Rose cv Passion under protected condition
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Vijeta M. Hiremath
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Dr. A. V. Barad
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2
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Effect of integrated nutrient management on rose (Rosa hybrida Hort) cultivars under protected condition
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Bhor P. B.
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Dr. R. R. Viradiya
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Year 2011
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1
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Effect of foliar application of Fe and Zn on growth, flowering and cut flower yield of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus) Varieties under protected condition
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Sundar Pal
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Dr. A. V. Barad
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2
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Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on growth , yield and quality of main and ratoon crop in golden rod (Solidago canadensis Linn) cv Local
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Savaliya A. B.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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3
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Effect of storege period and GA3 soaking of bulbs on growth, flowering and flower yield of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L) cv Double
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Bhosale N.D.
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Dr. A. V. Barad
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4
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Effect of micronutrients on growth, flowering and cut flower yield of rose (Rosa hybrida L.) cv First Red under protected condition
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Chandanshive P. D.
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Dr. A. V. Barad
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Year 2012
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M. Sc. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscape Architecture (2012 to 2021)
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1
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Effect of different levels of pruning and micronutrient (Fe) on growth, flowering and cut flower yield of Dutch Rose (Rosa hybrida Linn.) cv. First Red under greenhouse condition
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Almas
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Dr. A.V. Barad
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2
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Effect of different media and PGR on growth, flowering and cut flower yield of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus) cv. Alcochete under protected condition
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Chauhan R. V.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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3
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Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash on growth, yield and quality of second ratoon golden rod (Solidago canadensis L.) cv. Local under two seasons in Saurashtra region
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Savaliya V. M.
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Dr. A.N. Makwana
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4
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Effect of plant growth retardants and pinching on growth, flowering and yield of gaillardia (Gaillardia pulchella var. lorenziana) cv. Local Double
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Vasoya N. J.
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Dr. R. R. Viradiya
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5
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Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of ratoon tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) cv. Double
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Hadwani M. K.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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6
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Effect of pinching methods on carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) varieties under protected condition
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Sandeep Singh
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Dr. K. M. Karetha
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7
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Evaluation of different cultivars of Gladiolus under Saurashtra region
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Ankit Chourasia
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Dr. R. R. Viradiya
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8
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Effect of NPK on growth, flower, yield and bulb production of ratoon spider lily cv. Local
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Kejakar P. K.
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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Year 2013
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1
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Effect of chemical and organic fertilizers on growth, flowering, quality and yield of gaillardia cv. Local Double
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Paghdar A. B.
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Dr. A. N. Makwana
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2
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Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of gladiolus cv. Psittacinus Hybrid
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Pansuriya P. B.
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Dr. R. R. Viradiya
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Year 2014
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|||
1
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Standardization of foliar nutrients (NPK) spray in carnation varieties under protected condition
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Gandamalla Madhuri
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Dr. A.V. Barad
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2
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Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of china aster cv. Phule Ganesh Pink
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Pithiya I. L.
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Dr. K. M. Karetha
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3
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Effect of plant growth retardants on growth, flowering and yield of chrysanthemum cv. IIHR-6
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Vaghasiya M. M.
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Dr. N. D. Polara
|
4
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Effect of micronutrients (Zn and Fe) on growth, yield and quality of gladiolus cv. American Beauty
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Mangroliya G. S.
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Dr. M. V. Ramdevputra
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5
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Standardization of tinting technique and floral preservation in different cut flowers
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Bajad A. A.
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Dr. R. R. Viradiya
|
6
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Effect of Integrated Nutrient Manement on growth and flower yield of chrysanthemum cv. IIHR.6 under protected condition.
|
Palagani Neelima
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Dr. A. V. Barad
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7
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Effect of palnt growth retardants on growth, flowering and yield of african marigold cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda.
|
Hirani Anju B.
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Dr. R. R. Viradia
|
8
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Effect of foliar application of micronutrients on growth, flowering, flower yield and quality of chrisanthemum cv. IIHR.6.
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Tarachand Saini
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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Year: 2015
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1.
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Effect of foliar application of Fe and Zn on growth, flower, yield and xanthophylls content of African Marigold cv. Pusa Narangi.
|
Subhash Bishnoi
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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2.
|
Effect of plant growth retardants on growth, flowering and corm production of Gladiolus cv. American Beauty
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Baldha Rinkal F.
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Dr. R. R. Viradia
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3.
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Studies on vase life of different cut Flowers.
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Aghera S. R.
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Dr. K. M. Karetha
|
4.
|
Effect of different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, yield and quality of china astar. cv. Poornima
|
Maheta Pooja V.
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Dr. N. D. Polara
|
5.
|
Effect of spacing and nitrogen on growth yield and quality of gladiolus. cv. American Beauty
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Arjunlal Regar
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Dr. B. V. Thumar
|
6.
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Standardization of dehydration techniques in cut flowers Viz, Rose, Gerbera and Gomphrena
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Kava Khyati P.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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7.
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Effect of saline irrigation water and GA3 on growth, yield and quality parameters of golden rod
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Jaya kumari
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Dr. A. V. Barad
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Year :2016
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1.
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Effect of multi-micronutrient formulation on growth, flowering & flower yield in ratoon crop of spider Lily cv. local
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Elangaiven dhan A.
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Dr. A. V. Barad
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2.
|
Evaluation of chrysanthemum varieties under South Saurashtra Region.
|
Adla Sunilkumar
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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3.
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Effect of plant growth regulators on vegetative propagation of Jasmine cv. Local
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Thakor Kanubha R.
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Dr. N. S. Joshi
|
Year:2017
|
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1.
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Effect of different spacing and varying levels of nitrogen on growth, flower, yield and vase life of golden rod cv. local
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Thakor Vipulsinh R.
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Dr. D. L. Varmora
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2.
|
Effect of foliar application of Zn and Fe on growth, yield and quality of tuberose cv. Prajwal
|
Patel Tanvikumari D.
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Dr. R. R. Viradia
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3.
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Evaluation of African marigold varieties Under South Saurashtra Region
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Tejashwini C. R.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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4.
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Response of different gaillardia genotypes to saline irrigation water
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Vihol Akash N.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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5.
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Effect of potting media on growth, flower, yield and quality of rose cv. Top Secret Under Protected Condition
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Chavda Jeegnesh R.
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Dr. B. V. Thumar
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6.
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Effect of organic manures and bio-fertilizers on growth, flowering, flower, yield and quality of rose cv. Gladiator
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Patel Vinodkumar S.
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Dr. V. R. Malam
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7.
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Effect of physical treatments and pre soaking of corms with benzime adenine in growth, flowering and corms production of gladiolus cv. Psittacinus Hybrid.
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Amrutha Arun
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Dr. A. V. Barad
|
Year:2018
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1.
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Effect of nitrogen and vermicompost application on growth, flower, yield and shelf life of flower in marigold cv. “Double Arrange”
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Patel Hetvi V.
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Dr. D. L. Varmoda
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2.
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Effect of different pruning dates and micro nutrient grade on growth, flower, yield and quality of rose cv. Gladiator
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Gohil Preetiben A.
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Dr. V. R. Malam
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3.
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Effect of biofertilizers and pinching on growth, flowering and flower yield of marigold cv. Pusa Navrangi Gainda
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Singala Nikunj M.
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Dr. R. R. Viradia
|
4.
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Performance of lawn genotypes under Saurashtra region
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Undhad Kishankumar D.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
|
5.
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Effect of planting time and pinching on growth, flower, yield and quality of chrysanthemum cv. Ratlam Selection
|
Manisha Jindal
|
Dr. B. V. Thumar
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6.
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Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of golden rod cv. Local
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Virupakshi Hallur
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Dr. K. M. Karetha
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7.
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Efficacy of IBA on different types of cutting for rooting in hibiscus cv. Local
|
Savaliya Rohit R.
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Dr. B. V. Thumar
|
Year:2019
|
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1.
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Effect of bioregulators on growth, flower yield and quality of ratoon tubrose cv. Prajwal
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Khunt Jaydeep A.
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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2.
|
Effect of different growing media on growth, flower yield and quality of chrysanthemum cv. Agina Purple and Mother Terega
|
Davera Avaniben C.
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Dr. D. L. Varmoda
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3.
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Effect of bio-stimulants and micronutrient grade on growth, flower yield and quality of rose. cv. Top Secret under protected condition
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Barad Roshaniben G.
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Dr. K. M. Karetha
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4.
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Effect of different doses of chemical fertilizer with split application through fertigation on growth, flower yield and quality of Atrican marigold cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda
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Bhoye Vinodbhai B.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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5.
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Effect of mulching and foliar application of micronutrient on growth, yield and quality of gladiolus
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Tarapara Prashant R.
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Dr. V. R. Malam
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Year:2020
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1.
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Effect of irrigation schedules and hydrogel level on growth, flowering and yield of marigold cv.Pusa Narangi Gainda
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Baravadiya Manashiben S.
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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2.
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Effect of pre-plant soaking of corms in bio-regulators on growth, flowering and yield in gladiolus
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Hadiya Kamlesh S.
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Dr. V. R. Malam
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3.
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Impact of pusa hydro gel and different growing media on growth, flowering, yield and quality of pot chrysanthemum
|
Chovatiya Nimeshkumar V.
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Dr. B. V. Thumar
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4.
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Evaluation of different genotypes of gomphrena under South Saurashtra region
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Rathava Komalben N.
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Dr. N. S. Joshi
|
5.
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Evaluation of different drying methods and desiccants on drying quality of rose, annual chrysanthemum and gerbera.
|
Chandana S.
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Dr. V. R. Malam
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6.
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Evaluation of heliconia varieties under South Saurashtra condition.
|
Yogitha
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Dr. D. L. Varmora
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Year : 2021
|
|
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1
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Effect of Growth Regulator on Growth, Yield and Quality of China Arter cv. Kamini.
|
Manasa K. P.
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Dr. N. S. Joshi
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2
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Effect of differernt Fertigation levels and Mulching on Growth Yield and Quility of Crysanthimum. cv. Thai Chen Queen
|
Miss Naik Panki Jayeshkumar
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Dr. D. L. Varmora
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3
|
Effect of different Spacing and Row System on Merigold
|
Gojiya Bipin Karshanbhai
|
Dr. D. K. Varu
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4
|
Effect of different levels of NPK on Plant Growth, Yield and Flower quality of Zinnia
|
Chavda Mahesh Vajubhai
|
Dr. N. D. Polara
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5
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Effect of Spacing and Nitrogen on Growth and Yield Gomphrena.
|
Miss Malani Bhumiben Jayantibhai
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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Ph.D Theses Ph. D. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscape Architecture submitted from 2014 to 2021
Sr. No.
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Title of the thesis
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Name of the student
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Name of guide
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Year-2014 :
|
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1
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Effect of pre-harvest spray of MH and storage condition on storage of bulbs and subsequent its residual effects on growth, flowering and flower yield of spider lily cv. Local
|
Bhosale N. D.
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Dr. A. V. Barad
|
Year: 2017
|
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Ph. D. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
|
|
|
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1.
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Varietal assessment and variability study of gerbera in controlled condition
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Mangroliya Gunjan S.
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Dr. R. R. Viradia
|
Year:2018
|
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Ph. D. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
|
|
|
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1.
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Effect of biostimmulants and biofertilizers on growth, flower, yield and quality of gladiolus cv. American Beauty under Greenhouse Condition.
|
Pansuriya Pratik B.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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2.
|
Effect of biostimmulants and biofertilizers on growth, flower, yield and quality of Tuberose cv. Prajwal
|
Aghera Samirkumar R.
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Dr. R. R. Viradia
|
3.
|
Effect of drip fertigation schedule and different mulches on gladiolus cv.“Psiltacius Hybrid”
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Baldha Rinkal F.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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Year:2019
|
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Ph. D. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
|
|
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1.
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Effect of biostimulants and bio-fertilizers on growth, flower yield and quality of chrysanthemum cv. Ratlam Selection
|
Gawade Nagesh V.
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Dr. D. K. Varu
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2.
|
Effect of foliar application of biostimulants and micronutrients on growth, flowering and yield of African marigold Cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda
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Mr. Devdhara Utsav R.
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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Year:2021
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Ph. D. (Hort.) FLA
|
|
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1
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Effect of plant growth regulators and multi micronutrient on growh, flower yield, and quality of chrysanthemum cv. Ratlam Selection
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Miss. Patel Dishaben Kishorbhai
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Dr. N. D. Polara
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2. Research activities
The research work on flower crops is basically categorized under three main groups like research in open filed conditions, research under protected structures and research in laboratory conditions.
The research work on different flower crops is mainly carried out at research and experimental farm Jambuvadi, and other different research station (farms) under the control of this department. Total farm area consists of about 02.00 ha with basic all basic facilities like office, electricity, 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. Further the departments have different protected structures like two net house, four natural ventilated poly house and four fan-pad type structures which are being used as per need. It also consists mother plant and various genotypes of various fruit crops. The research work is going on at these places by departmental research projects as well as by PG students.
2.1 Major crops for various research areas
Major crops: Rose, Marigold, Tuberose, Gladiolus, Chrysanthemum, Gerbera, Carnation, Jasmin, Hibiscus, China aster, Heliconia, Gaillardia etc.
Research areas:
· Introduction, selection and varietal screening of flower crops.
· To develop and promote technology to improve production and quality of flower crops.
· To develop and promote technology to improve efficiency of natural resources.
· To develop and promote technology on mulching, use of bio stimulants, PGR, micronutrients and other chemicals including fertilizers.
· Research on post-harvest technology like shelf life, vase life study and value addition of major flower crops.
2.2 Research achievements
2.2.1 Varieties released/ endorsed
Sr. No.
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Name of crop
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Particulars/ Name of variety
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Variety Released
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1
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Chrysanthemum
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IIHR-6
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2
|
Gerbera
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Dana Allen, Pink elegance and Savannah
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1. Evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium R.)
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone interested to grow flower crop of chrysanthemum are advised to grow variety IIHR-6 for getting higher yield and maximum monetary return.
Endorsement of variety in chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum variety “IIHR-6” was endorsed from Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, JAU, Junagadh.
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Salient features
* Large sized flower
* More flower weight & yield
* Attractive flower color
* More vase life of flower
* Higher avg market price
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Unique Characteristics:
* Plant height (cm) : 53.24
* Plant spread E-W (cm) : 32.40
* Plant spread N-S (cm) : 28.69
* Days to open first flower : 43.53 days
* Flowering span : 95.07 days
* Number of flower per plant : 74.90
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2. Varietal evaluation of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) under green house
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone, interested to cultivate gerbera flower crop under greenhouse are advised to grow varieties Pink Elegance (pink), Savannah (red) and Dana Allen (yellow) for obtaining higher yield and income with good quality of cut flowers.
Endorsement of variety in gerbera under greenhouse condition
The varieties of gerbera viz. Dana Allen, Pink elegance and Savannah were endorsed from Department of Horticulture, JAU, Junagadh.
Salient features of Dana Allen
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Salient features of Pink Elegance
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Salient features of Savannah
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2. Recommendations or technology developed year 2020-2021
1. GLADIOLUS
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone who are interested to grow gladiolus cv. American Beauty under poly house are advised to treat the corms of gladiolus with thiourea 1g/liter for 10 hrs before planting for getting maximum number of spikes with good quality, vase life and to get the highest net return.
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The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone who are interested to grow gladiolus cv. American Beauty under poly house are advised to treat the corms of gladiolus with GA3 0.05g/liter for 10 hrs before planting for getting maximum number of corms and to get the highest net return.
2. GAILLARDIA
The farmers of Saurashtra region who interested cultivation of gaillardia flower crops are advised to apply 50% RDF of N:P2O5:K2O as 25:25:25 kg/ha+50% castor cake or neem cake as 500 kg/ha under saline irrigation condition (EC 10-14 dS/m-1) for obtaining higher yield and net realization. Application of either organic or inorganic fertilizer is also improved the chemical properties of the soil.
3. Carnation
Farmers interested in flower cultivation under protected structure (Fan and Pad cooling polyhouse) are advised to grow carnation with single and half pinching to get highest yield and net return.
4. Lily
Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone growing spider lily are advised to do de-leafing during kharif (at the end of June) with an application of multi-micronutrient grade IV @ 1 % with three equal splits at 15 days before de-leafing and 30 & 45 days after deleafing to get higher yield and net return
Ongoing experiments (2020-2021)
Sr. No.
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Name of the Crop
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No. of experiment
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1
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Tuberose
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01
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2
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Jasmine
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01
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3
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Dry flower (Butea monosperma )
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01
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Ongoing experiments (2020-2021)
Name of crop and Title of Experiment
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Tuberose
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Effect of bio stimulants and micronutrients on growth, flower yield and quality of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) cv. Prajwal
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Jasmine
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Effect of time and intensity of pruning on yield of Jasminum sambac (L).
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Butea monosperma
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Effect of different drying techniques with use of various media for drying of ornamental flower (Butea monosperma)
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3. Extension activities
Sr.no
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1.
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Farmers' training/ lecture
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60
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2.
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Agricultural Fairs & Exhibition and Farmer's visit
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20
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3.
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Special lectures delivered by individual teachers/scientist
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15
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4.
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Radio talks and TV talk
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03
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5.
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Promotion of Floriculture during Krishi Mahotsav
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05
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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS BY FACULTIES AND STUDENTS
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Name of faculty
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Particulars
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Name of Award
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Year in which received
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Name of organization
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A. Faculty awards
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1
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Dr. A.M. Butani
Assistant Professor
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For appciate the commendable thesis work of Ph.D Degree (2011)
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Best thesis award
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2011
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The Gujarat Association For Agricultural Sciences Ahmedabad
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2
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Pooja V. Maheta
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ASM foundation, New Delhi Award
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Best Poster presentation award
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2017
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National conference on Technological changes and Innovations in Agriculture for Enhancing farmers’ Income
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B. Other achievements of the Department
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1
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State level online webinar : 01
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2
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No. of research papers published : 30
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3
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No. of Training attended by Staff : 03
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4
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No. of seminar/ Workshop/ symposia attended by staff : 10
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