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Agricultural Research Station for Irrigated Crops, Thasra
Agricultural Research Station for Irrigated CropsAnand Agricultural UniversityThasra – 388 250, Dist- Kheda(Gujarat)Phone : Office and Fax : (02699) 222 102Mobile : 94092 39839Email: arsthasra@aau.in |
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The centre was started in 1961 with Cotton Research Scheme for the purpose of controlling Root rot disease in cotton and finds the resistant genotypes. The Sugarcane Research Scheme was started to develop improved varieties as well as agronomical practices of sugarcane crop for middle Gujarat during 1971-72 which was changed to Paddy (Kharif and Summer), Wheat, Gram and Vegetable Research Scheme from 2010-11. |
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Thereafter, in order to assess the water requirement of various important crops of the area and to study the effect of water logging and secondary salinization on crop productivity and find out the remedial measures; Water Management Project was started in 1986-87. Sardar Sarovar Irrigation Research Scheme (a collaborative research with Water management scheme) was started in 2001-02 for the Research related to develop sustainable agricultural practices with limited water resources for Narmada command. |
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Mandates
- To find out suitable agronomic practices checking the root-rot disease of cotton.
- To find out the suitable Agronomical practices of Paddy (Kharif and Summer), Wheat, Gram and Vegetable Research Scheme pertaining to manuring fertilizer, time of planting, spacing, intercropping, weed management etc.
- To workout the irrigation and water requirement for different crops, develop proper water management practice for different crop and cropping sequence, assess the effect of irrigation on soil changes and its productivity and find out the proper method of irrigation for different crops.
- Demonstration on recommended technologies in different crops.
- Analysis of soil samples in Narmada Command Area.
- Transfer of Technology through organizing training for the farmers, Khedut Shibir and Field Day.
Salient achievements
Total 65 technologies were developed. Click here
Total 5 Research Scheme and 2 Project (1 Non plan and 1 other agency) are in operation at this centre Click here
Total seed production over the years at the Centre Click here
Total ongoing research program at centre Click here
Total crop improvement Trials (given by other centers) Click here
Total technical Program operating at center Click here
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