AICRP(Tuber Crops), Dharwad
The AICRP on Tuber crops was first started under UAS Dharwad during December 2007 and later from 5th May 2009; it was transferred to University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot. The area of the project is 2 hectare and mandate crops are Sweet potato, Yam bean.
Objectives:
- Identification of suitable sweet potato genotypes/ varieties for marketable tubers and for production of starch, etc.
- Standardization of suitable agro-techniques and cropping systems for improved varieties of different tuber crops in different regions, so as to enhance to productivity.
- Evolve suitable and effective management tactics for major pests and diseases of tuber crops.
- To organize production and supply of healthy planting materials of major tuber crops.
Ongoing Projects:
- Integrated nutrient management in sweet potato
- Collection and evaluation of different sweet potato genotypes.
- Management of sweet potato weevil through trap crop.
- Standardization of planting dates for sweet potato in North Karnataka
- Collection and evaluation of winged beans.
Achievements:
The research station is known for production of quality and genuine planting material for dry land fruit crops like Mango, Sapota, Guava, Tamarind and other plants.
Following is the annual production of different planting materials:
| Crop | No. Of grafts from the station |
| Mango (Kesar, Khadar, Mallika and Alphonso) | 10,000 |
| Sapota (Kalipatti, Cricket Ball, DHS-1 and DHS-2) | 12,000 |
| Guava (Lucknow-49) | 20,000 |
| Tamarind | 05,000 |
| Other plants | 02,000 |
| Total | 49,000 |
Further, following Vegetable varieties have been released from the station :
Potato:
Kufri Surya (HT/92-621) a heat tolerant variety suitable for warmer regions is recommended for adoption in zone-8. This variety produces oblong shaped, medium sized and slight brownish skinned tubers. The flesh colour is light yellow, suitable for processing and cooking, tolerant to late blight disease and can be harvested within 75-90 days
Fenugreek:
M.R.L.1. is a selection from local types. It is a dual purpose and early variety. (30days for leaf and 75-90 days for seed). Moderately resistant to powdery mildew, gives 3-4 q/ha seeds in Rabi season
Ongoing Projects:
- Drumstick: (Bhagya KDM-01)
- Green chilli: GCS/94-68
- Treatment with VAM 15kg/ha + 75% P + 100% NK has given highest tomato yield
- Treatment with 50% NPK + Vermicompost 2t/ha + Azospirillum 5 kg/ha has given highest cucumber yield.
- Capsicum: CP – 40
- Paprika: HPL-8 and DWD-7
- Coriander: DWD-purple
Contact Us:
| Horticulture Research Station | Head | Drawing Officer/ Farm Superintendent |
| HRS, Kumbapur | Dr. N. Basavaraj 0836-2113619 M. 9449872866 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Dr. T. B. Allolli 0836-2113619 M. 9449613242 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |