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All
India Co-ordinated Research Project on Pigeonpea
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| About
Project
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All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Pigeonpea sub
centre was started from 1997. |
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| Agro
Climatic Information
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Vidarbha region of Maharashtra
state is mostly characterized by dryland farming.
The climatic conditions of this region can be
broadly described as semi-arid. The jurisdiction
of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
is entire Vidarbha region. The region comprises
of eleven districts viz. Buldana, Akola, Washim,
Amravati, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandara,
Gondia, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli.
1) Assured rainfall kharif crop zone
(ARK) comprises of Buldana, Akola, Washim, Amravati
(excluding Warud and Dhamangaon tahsil) and
part of Yavatmal (Pusad and Darwha tahsils)
district. Its average rainfall is 693 mm distributed
in 46 rainy days. July is the most wet month
with 204 mm average monthly rainfall. It is
essentially a kharif crop area with predominance
of cotton and kharif sorghum. These two crops
occupy more than 70% of the area. Among pulses
udid, mung and pigeonpea in kharif and chickpea
in rabi are grown on considerably large area.
However, the yield levels are low.
2) Moderate Rainfall Zone (MR)
is spread over Yavatmal (except Pusad and Darwha
tahsil); Nagpur (except Bhiwapur and part of
Umred tahsil); Wardha and Chandrapur (Warora,
Rajura tahsil) districts. Average annual rainfall
is 1133 mm distributed in 59 rainy days. Maximum
monthly average rainfall (323 mm) is received
in 16 rainy days in July. Cotton, sorghum and
pigeonpea are major kharif crops in this zone.
Rabi sorghum is grown in Warora, Rajura and
Ramtek tahsil. Mung, udid and Chickpea are grown
all over the zone. The average yield of pigeonpea
in Amravati, Yavatmal and Wardha districts are
better than rest of Vidarbha.
3) High Rainfall Zone (HR)
comprises of Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, (excluding
Rajura and Warora tahsil), Gadchiroli and Nagpur
(Bhiwapur and part of Umred tahsil) districts.
Annual rainfall ranges from 1260 mm on western
side of the zone to 1700 mm on a far eastern
side. Average total annual rainfall is 1402
mm with 61 rainy days. Rainy season is from
June to September. However, few showers (about
50 to 60 mm) are obtained in October, which
are favourable for rabi pulses. It is predominantly
a paddy growing area in kharif and most of the
rabi area is under pulses such as chickpea,
mung, udid, lathyrus, lentil, dolichos bean
etc. However, the yield levels of pulses are
very poor. In general, the pulses are neglected
with almost no input and least management. Majority
of them are under utera condition in which lathyrus
is predominant. |
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| Infrastructure
Facilities
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12.0
ha of land and Field laboratory |
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| Mandate
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| 1. |
Genetic enhancement
(stable productivity potential and desirable grain
quality) and development of improved varieties at
pulses to suit different agro-eco- system. |
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Development of varieties with
resistance/tolerance for major biotic and abiotic
stresses. |
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Development of medium duration
hybrids suitable for different agro-ecosystems. |
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Developing production technology
of pulses for higher monetary returns. |
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To develop integrated pest and diseases management
technique. |
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| Research
Activities and Achievements
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| Significant
Research Achievements in Pigeonpea
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| 1. |
Extra early TAT-10
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Early
T.Vishakha-1, AKT-8811,. |
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Midlate PKV TARA (TAT-9629) high
yielding medium bold seed variety.. |
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Late Asha (ICPL-87119) identified as wilt and sterility
mosaic resistant variety, Suitable for Kharif as well
as Semi rabi cultivation in Vidarbha under contingent
situation |
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Late C-11 suitable for Kharif as well as Semi rabi
cultivation |
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GMS based Pigeonpea hybrids |
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Early - AKPH-4101 |
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Mid late - Santur-1 (AKPH-2022) |
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| Research
Recommendations |
| Crop
Production Technologies |
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For getting maximum yield of
pigeonpea, it is recommended to keep the field weed
free upto 75 DAS. Pre-emergence application of Pendamethalin
@ 0.75kg a.i./ha in 600 to 700 liters of water within
one to two days after sowing followed by one hand
weeding at 30 days after sowing is recommended for
control of weed in pigeonpea. |
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Application of 20 kg P (46 kg
P2O5 /ha) along with 5 t FYM and 1.5 kg PSB per ha
is recommended for economy in chemical fertilizer
for pigeonpea crop. |
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It is suggested to sow pigeonpea
on ridges and furrows and if not possible furrows
should be opened after one month from sowing. |
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Two irrigations, first at bud
formation and another at pod development stage increases
grain yield by 54 per cent in pigeonpea. In case of
availability of single irrigation should be applied
at pod development stage translating into increased
grain yield by 37 per cent |
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For higher yield and monetary
returns of pigeonpea, seed treatment with Rhizobium
+ PSB + PGPR (PGPR-Pseudomonas fluorescence) and application
of 18:46:20 :: N:P2O5:K2O and on soil test basis soils
deficit in Sulphur addition of 20 kg S/ha is recommended |
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| Crop
Protection Technologies |
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Three sprays of
HaNPV 250 LE/ha alternated with one spray of NSE
5 % at an interval of 15 days starting from 50 %
flowering is recommended for effective management
of pigeonpea pod borer. |
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For pigeonpea pod borer management
IPM approach with a) NSKE 5% at ETL (b) Endosulfan
0.07 % after 15 days of NSKE application (c) HaNPV
250 LE/ha after 15 days of Endosulfan spray and
(d) Methyl Parathion 2 % dust @ 20 kg/ha 15 days
after HaNPV spray are recommend. |
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The spraying of Metarhizium
anisopliae (1010 or 109) conidia/ml fungal suspension)
2 to 3 ml + Ranipal (0.01%) ml in one lit of water
at 50% flowering is recommended for the management
of H. armigera on pigeonpea. |
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Application of Neem Seed Extract
5 per cent or Endosulfan 0.07 percent or HaNPV 250
LE/ha or dusting of Methyl Parathion 2 per cent
@ 20 kg/ha should be taken at ETL at an interval
of 15 days for effective management of pigeonpea
pod borer. |
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Two sprays of insecticides
in combination with biopesticides and plant products
starting from ETL (5 per cent pod damage) was effective
for the management of helicoverpa. Experiment on
efficacy of HaNPV, NSKE along with Endosulfan revealed
that the application of HaNPV 250 LE/ha + Endosulfan
0.035 per cent or NSKE 5 per cent + Endosulfan 0.035
per cent effectively managed the incidence of helicoverpa
in pigeonpea. |
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The studies on efficacy of
Metarhizium anisopliae on H. armigera revealed higher
potential when applied at 1010 or 109 conidia/ml
alongwith Ranipal (0.1%) 1 ml/lit of water. |
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For effective control of wilt/root
rot of pigeonpea and also in terms of increasing
the yield, seed treatment with bio agent viz., Trichoderma
harzianum or Trichoderma viridae @ 4gm/kg seed before
sowing is recommended. |
| Ongoing
Projects
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“Enhancing yield and
stability of pigeonpea through heterosis breeding”
sponsored by ICAR under “Integrated Scheme
of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil palm & Maize (ISOPOM)”
Ministry of Agriculture, India (2005 to 2010).
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“Development and popularization
of Model Seed System(s) for quality seed production
of major legumes to ensure seed sufficiency at
village levels” (2006-2010)
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“Enhancing grain legumes
productivity, production and income of poor farmer
in drought prone areas of sub-Sahara and south
Asian area” sponsored by Bill Gates foundation
(2007 to 2010).
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“Taking Pigeonpea hybrids
to the doorstep of the farmers”: Sponsored
by Government of India under National Food Security
Mission in collaboration with ICRISAT, Hyderabad
(2008-2012).
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| Publications
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Marathi Booklet : Kaddhanya
Pike Sudharit Lagwad Tantra: Dr. K.B. Wanjari.
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Marathi Booklet : Sankarit
Tur Bijotpadan Tantra: Dr. K.B Wanjari and Dr.
A.N. Patil
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Marathi folder : Turichi Sudharit
Lagwad Wa Bijotpadan Tantra: Dr. A.N. Patil, Dr.
V.V. Goud and R.M. Wadaskar
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Marathi folder : Turiwaril
Kid Wa Rog - Olakh Wa Vyawasthapan : R.M. Wadaskar,
Dr. V.V. Goud and Dr. A.N. Patil
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| Contact
Information
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Dr. Ashok N. Patil,
Senior Research scientist,
Pulses Research Unit,
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Krishi Nagar, Akola – 444 104, Maharashtra
email : srspulses@pdkv.ac.in
Phone : (O) – 0724/2259391
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