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by three well defined seasons viz., hot summer, mild winter and warm
and humid monsoon. The monsoon commences from the second week
of June and lasts up to end of September realized entirely from
South-West monsoon. Partial failure of rains once in three to four
years is common in the area. July and August are the months of
heavy precipitation. The climate of this area is humid and the mean
relative humidity remains above 68.27 per cent throughout the year.
Temperature during the rainy season ranges from 20 to 300C. The
temperature starts dropping in the beginning of November when
winter season sets in and continues till the middle of February.
January and part of February are the coldest months and April and
May are the hottest months of the year. The average maximum
temperature ranges from 27.6 to 36.00C and minimum temperature
from 12.0 to 28.10C during the year.
The soil of Navsari is placed under Jalalpore series which is
deep, moderately drained clayey soil with medium fertility, classified
as deep black soil. The topography of the farm is fairly leveled.
Chemical properties of the soil are as under
pH : 7.59 to 8.15
EC : 0.15 to 0.27 dSm
Organic carbon : 0.27 to 0.53 %
Available P2O5 : 13.9 to 36.3 kg/ha
Available K2O : 250 to 671 kg/ha
Information of Department
Name of the Department
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Fruit Science
ASPEE College of Horticulture & Forestry
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari 396 450
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2.
1.
2.
and
Development
Objectives:
1.Introduction and evaluation of new fruits, vegetable and
flower crops.
2.To develop the production technology for high yield, better
quality fruits/ vegetables/flowers including the orchard
management like nutrition, water management, use of plant
growth regulators, special horticultural plant production,
etc.
3.Standardization of propagation techniques in fruit,
vegetable and flower crops including seed production
technology.
4.Standardization of protective cultivation including off
season propagation and cultivation.
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MAJOR ACTIVITIES:-
Research activities
Project/scheme wise research activities are us under.
1)
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Development
Activities
of
Teaching activities
Under UG program
Sr.
Course
No
No.
1 FRT 1.1
2 FRT 2.1
3
FRT 2.1
Title
Credit
Fundamentals of Horticulture
2+1
Plant Propagation and Nursery 1+1
Management
Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
2+1
Seme
ster
Odd
Even
YN Tandel
CR Patel
Even
YN Tandel
Teacher
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4
5
6
7
FRT 3.4
FRT 4.1
FRT 4.2
HWE 8.2
Temperate Fruits
Orchard Management
Plantation Crops
University farms (JAU) farmers
field and visit to horticulture
based industries of Saurashtra
region
1+1
1+1
2+1
0+4
Odd
Even
Even
Even
TR Ahlawat
SJ Patil
RV Tank
YN Tandel /
RV Tank
Under PG program
Sr.
Course
No
No.
1 FSC-501
2
FSC-502
FSC-503
4
5
FSC-504
FSC-505
6
7
FSC-506
FSC-512
FSC-603
FSC-606
Title
Tropical and Dry land fruit
production
Subtropical and Temperate fruit
production
Biodiversity and conservation of
fruit crops
Canopy management in fruit crops
Propagation
and
nursery
management for fruit crops
Breeding of fruit crops
GAP for horticultural crops
Credit
2+1
Seme
ster
Odd
RV Tank
2+1
Odd
YN Tandel
2+1
Even
Teacher
TR Ahlawat
1+1
2+1
Odd
Odd
CR Patel
SJ Patil
2+1
1+0
Even
Odd
TR Ahlawat
BR Parmar
Odd
BN Patel
Odd
TR Ahlawat
Extension activities
1. The articles related to different fruit, vegetable and flower
crops are published in vernacular language for the benefits for
farmers.
2. Training to subject matter specialist is imparted under T&V
programme.
Department of Fruit Science
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new
tree
four
net
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10.
Farmers of South Gujarat are advised to
spray GA3 100 mg 1-1 on banana bunch cv. Grand
Nain after complete opening and cover the bunch
with blue polyethylene sleeve (18 micron) for
better quality, higher production and net return
(2008).
11.
The farmers of South Gujarat heavy rainfall zone-I, AESIII growing banana cv. Grand Naine under medium black and
clay loam soils are recommended to harvest banana (1) at 75%
maturity stage (75 days after shooting) and store in cold
storage at 120 C for export purpose (bunch weight will be
decreased up to 19.55% at 75% maturity as compared to 100%
Department of Fruit Science
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Designation
Dr. T. R. Ahlawat
Asso.
Dr. S. J. Patil Asso.
Dr. R. V. Tank Asso.
Mr. N. B. Patel
Asst.
Dr. Y. N. Tandel Asst.
Dr. C. R Patel
Asst.
Prof.
Prof.
Prof.
Prof.
Prof.
Prof.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
M. Sc.
Ph. D.
Ph.D.
Total
experience
5 Years
5 Years
18 Years
21 years
4 years
4 years
Specialization
Fruit Science
Fruit Science
Fruit Science
Horticulture
Fruit Science
Fruit Science
: Dr. B. V. Padhiar
Qualification
: Ph.D. in Agriculture
Specialization
: Horticulture
Research Publications
: 11 (Total)
9.
Contact
details
9879124272
9998012218
9426837531
9725039754
9601283385
9428160937
PUBLICATION (2008-2011) :-
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Mobile
: 09824197225
Residence : Dr. B. V. Padhiar
Sitaram nagar, Eru Char Rasta
Ta. Jalalpore Dist. Navsari
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16.07.1952
N.M. College of
Agri., Guj, Agril.
Uni.,
Dantiwada
First Class
7.37/10
Ph. D.
First Class
(Horticulture) 7.38/10
in Pomology
1986 MajorHorticulture
Minor-Pl.
Physiol. &
Eco.
2000 MajorHorticulture
Minor-Pl.
Physiol. &
Eco.
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Other activities:
Co-curriculum activities: Cultural Advisor 7 yrs (2000-2006)
Chairman SRC of ACHF- 3 yrs (2007-2010)
Former Secretary, Horticultural Society of Gujarat
Vice President, Horticultural Society of Gujarat (Present)
from the year 2010-11.
Member of Board of Studies for Horticulture
Convener of Agricultural Research Subcommittee for
Horticulture and Agro-Forestry of Navsari Agricultural
University for the period for 2012-13 and 2013-14.
Counsellor of a group of students for their carrier and
humanities.
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