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Natural Resource Management
Name of the Head of Department: Dr. C. H. Raval
About the Department
This faculty area includes Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-Meteorology. The primary aim of this area is to train students on technical know-how to increase horticultural production and productivity through better management of land and water resources, sustenance of soil fertility & soil health, crop hybridization, appropriate use of agricultural machineries, weather forecasting etc. This faculty area includes Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Agro-Meteorology. The primary aim of this area is to train students on technical know-how to increase horticultural production and productivity through better management of land and water resources, sustenance of soil fertility & soil health, crop hybridization, appropriate use of agricultural machineries, weather forecasting etc.
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (5th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
NRMH 1.1 |
Fundamentals of Soil Science |
3(2+1) |
|
2 |
NRMH 2.2 |
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management |
2(1+1) |
|
3 |
NRMH 2.3 |
Water Management in Horticultural Crops |
2(1+1) |
|
4 |
NRMH 2.4 |
Agro-meteorology and Climate Change |
2(1+1) |
|
5 |
NRMH 3.5 |
Organic Farming |
2(1+1) |
|
6 |
NRMH 4.6 |
Farm Power and Machinery |
2(1+1) |
|
7 |
NRMH 4.7 |
Soil, Water and Plant Analysis |
2(1+1) |
|
8 |
NRMH 5.8 |
Weed Management in Horticultural Crops |
2(1+1) |
|
9 |
NRMH 6.9 |
Introduction to Major Field Crops |
2(1+1) |
|
10 |
NRMH 6.10 |
Introductory Agroforestry |
2(1+1) |
|
11 |
NRMH 6.11 |
Environmental Studies and Disaster Management |
3(2+1) |
|
|
|
Total |
24 (13+11) |
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (6th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
MDC - I |
Farming Based Livelihood Systems |
3(2+1) |
|
2 |
NRMH 1.1 |
Sprinkler and Micro Irrigation Systems |
2(1+1) |
|
3 |
NRMH 2.2 |
Introduction to Major Field Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
4 |
VAC – I |
Environmental Studies and Disaster Management |
3(2+1) |
|
5 |
NRMH 3.3 |
Fundamentals of Soil Science |
3(2+1) |
|
6 |
NRMH 4.4 |
Farm Power and Machinery for Horticulture |
3(2+1) |
|
7 |
NRMH 4.5 |
Introductory Agrometeorology and Climate Change |
2(1+1) |
|
8 |
NRMH 5.7 |
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management |
3(2+1) |
|
9 |
NRMH 6.8 |
Principles and Practices of Natural Farming |
2(1+1) |
|
10 |
SEC-6 |
Farm Machinery |
2(0+2) |
|
11 |
SEC-8 |
Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Micro-irrigation System |
2(0+2) |
|
12 |
SEC-16 |
Soil Health and Water Analysis Laboratory Techniques |
2(0+2) |
| Total | 30(15+15) |
Research Recommendation:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
PI/Co-PI |
Funding Agency |
Status |
|
|
CP/Horticulture wing/2016/01 : “Nutrient management through organics in onion (Allium cepa L.) as intercrop in sapota orchard.” |
PI |
Anand Agricultural University |
Completed |
|
|
CP/COH/Anand/2018/01 : “Nutrient management through organics in Broccoli” |
Co-PI |
Anand Agricultural University |
Completed |
|
|
CP/COH, Anand/2020/01: “Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of potato (Solanum tuberosum L).” |
PI |
Anand Agricultural University |
Completed |
|
|
CP/COH, Anand/2021/01: “Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of onion “ |
Co-PI |
Anand Agricultural University |
Completed |
|
|
Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) |
PI |
Anand Agricultural University |
Ongoing |
Major achievements of research:
|
Research Recommendations |
Nos. |
|
Farming Community |
04 |
|
Scientific Community |
00 |
|
Total |
04 |
Research Publications:
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
No. of Publications |
Above 5 NAAS Rating | Below 5 NAAS Rating | |
|
1 |
Research Paper |
National |
10 |
04 | 06 |
|
International |
08 |
02 | 06 | ||
|
2 |
Research Reports/Booklet/ Bulletin etc. |
02 |
|||
| 3 | Books/Book chapter | 02 | |||
|
4 |
Popular Articles |
06 |
|||
Other agency research schemes/projects:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
PI/Co-PI |
Funding Agency |
|
1. |
Efficacy of TRACKON GOLD application on yield, quality and soil properties under Pigeon Pea (Red Gram) |
PI |
Sulphur mills Ltd. Mumbai |
|
2. |
Efficacy of SA-23-24 (Bio-stimulant) application on yield, quality and soil properties under Vegetable Cluster bean (Guar) |
PI |
Sarvoday Agro, Gujarat |
Extension activities:
1. Lecture delivered to farmer/Officer/extension worker and visitors---08
2. T.V. programme delivered---02
Participation:
1. Agricultural fair-03
2. Farmer Day/Field day-06
3. Krishi Mahotsav attended-04
Department infrastructure and museum:
|
Sr. No. |
Facilities available |
| 1 |
Lab & Museum |
| 2 |
Online Teaching platform -Impartus |
| 3 |
Wi-Fi Facility for faculties and Students |
Advanced Instrumentation facilities:
|
1 |
pH meter |
|
2 |
EC meter |
|
3 |
Spectrophotometer |
|
4 |
Flame photometer |
|
5 |
Hot air oven |
|
6 |
Vibrating sieve shaker |
|
7 |
Shaking machine |
|
8 |
Muffle furnace |
|
9 |
Centrifuge machine |
Future plans/thrust areas:
1. To improve the input use efficiency through integrated nutrient management in Horticultural crops.
2. To find out the effect of organic farming and conventional agricultural practices on soil health under climate change scenario.
