PDKV's 11 crop varieties, 9 agricultural tools, 69 crop production tech given nod
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Through technical sessions, research presentations, and in-depth discussions, they secured final approval for improved and promising new crop varieties, time and labour-saving advanced tools and innovative machinery, and useful agricultural technology recommendations.
These advancements are crucial for Maharashtra's agricultural sector and farmers, aimed at increasing crop yields, introducing improved varieties, and enhancing production through innovative technologies.
In this important meeting, 25 crop varieties, 18 tools and machinery, and 225 useful crop production technology recommendations from all four agricultural universities in the state were approved.
Of these, PDKV contributed 11 crop varieties, 9 tools and machinery, and 69 crop production technology recommendations. These research outcomes will be made available for implementation starting this season. Under the guidance of the PDKV VC Sharad Gadakh and the leadership of research director Vilas Kharche, the university's scientists worked tirelessly to contribute to sustainable agriculture and prosperous farmers.
PDKV-Researched Crop Varieties
Jowar: PDKV Shashwat (TKS-461)
Characteristics
* High average grain yield (31.8 q/ha), fodder yield (78.66 q/ha)
* Excellent bhakri (flatbread) quality, colour, taste, and aroma
* Resistant to major pests and diseases
* Released for rainfed rabi areas of Maharashtra
Nachni (finger millet): PDKV Adishree (BFM8-E)
Characteristics
* Yield: 2811 kg/ha
* Early maturing (100-105 days)
* Resistant to leaf blast and brown spot diseases
* Released for kharif season cultivation in Maharashtra
* Moong: PDKV Varsha (TKM-141) Kharif
Characteristics
* Yield: 11 q/ha
* Pods at the top for easy picking
* Resistant to yellow mosaic virus
* Medium-sized, non-shattering pods
* Released for kharif season cultivation in Maharashtra
Moong: PDKV Falguni (TKM-140)
Characteristics
* Average yield: 9 q/ha
* Bold seeds, matures uniformly
* Resistant to yellow mosaic virus
* Released for summer season cultivation in Maharashtra
Chickpea: Kabuli (AKGK) 1801
Characteristics
* High yield (20 q/ha)
* Early maturing, suitable for mechanical harvesting
* Resistant to wilt disease
* Released for irrigated rabi season cultivation in Maharashtra
Flax: PDKV-NL371
Characteristics
* Yield: 10.19 q/ha
* High oil content (37.5%)
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* Resistant to wilt disease and bud fly
* Released for Maharashtra
Khairni: MGK-31 PDKV-Adhar
Characteristics
* Average yield: 22.50 kg/tree
* High germination capacity (87.17%)
* Early germination (16.56 days)
* Vigorous growth, suitable for grafting in sapota cultivation
* Released as a rootstock for successful grafting
Custard Apple: PDKV-Sangam (CA-12-03)
Characteristics
* High-yielding variety (19.89 kg/tree)
* Large fruit size (11.91 to 12.79cm)
* Average 62 fruits per tree, average fruit weight 616.71gm
* High pulp content (63.11%), high soluble solids (24.98° Brix)
* Released for cultivation
Wheat: AKAW 5100
Characteristics
* Yield: 42 to 49 q/ha
* Resistant to rust disease
* Excellent grain quality for bread and chapati
* Tolerant to water stress and heat-insensitive
* Released for timely sowing in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu at the national level
Maize: Hybrid PDKV Arambh (BMH-18-2)
Characteristics
* High yield potential (111.1 q/ha)
* Medium maturity period (95-102 days)
* Plant height (207-214 cm)
* Moderately resistant to turcicum leaf blight, stem borer, and fall armyworm damage
* Released for kharif season in the peninsular region (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana) and central-western region (Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh)
Jowar: CSV 65 Yellow
Characteristics
* Biofortified kharif yellow jowar variety
* Zinc content: 23.2 ppm, iron content: 30.8 ppm
* Grain yield: 25-28 q/ha, fodder yield: 110-115 q/ha
* Protein content: 10.4%
* Maturity period: 110-112 days
PDKV Researched Tools and Machinery
PDKV-Developed Engine-Operated Soybean Harvester
Characteristics
* Suitable for harvesting two rows of soybean at a time, placing the crop in rows for easy collection
* Average total loss during harvesting: 3.16%
* Effective field capacity and efficiency: 0.174 ha/hour and 81.31%
* Operating cost: Rs 950 per hectare, saving 35.38% compared to manual harvesting
PDKV-Developed Electric-Powered Flax Thresher
Characteristics
* Threshing efficiency: 99.36%
* Threshing capacity: 25.07 kg/hour
* Grain cleaning efficiency: 96.86%
* Total grain loss: 1.66%
* Saves 37.70% compared to traditional hand threshing
PDKV-Developed Bullock-Operated Zero-Till Paddy Seeder
Characteristics
* Suitable for direct paddy seed sowing
* Seed rate: 35.88 to 53.76 kg/ha
* Field efficiency: 0.8 ha/hour, capacity: 86.44%
* Saves transplanting, puddling, and labour costs
* Cost: Rs 115.7 per hour and Rs 656.94 per hectare
PDKV-Developed Biomass Distillation System (For Lemongrass and Citronella Oil Extraction)
Characteristics
* Capacity: 200 litres
* Efficiency: 85%
* Extracts better-quality aromatic oil compared to traditional methods
* Reduced biomass fuel consumption
* Released for lemongrass and citronella oil extraction
PDKV-Developed Combined Animal Repellent And Solar Pest Trap
Characteristics
* Fully solar-powered, suitable for 2 acres
* Controls pests and wild animals simultaneously
* Useful for integrated pest management
* Battery charging via solar panel saves electricity
PDKV-Developed Human-Operated Solar-Powered Vermicompost Spreader
Characteristics
* Field capacity and efficiency: 0.62 ha/hour and 71%
* Disc speed: 300 RPM
* Uniform fertiliser spreading
* Saves 68% cost compared to traditional hand spreading
* Operates continuously for 12 hours
PDKV-Developed Mobile Grain Cleaner and Grader
Characteristics
* Useful for cleaning and grading soybean and other grains
* Easily transportable between fields
* Capacity: 100 kg/hour
* Cleaning efficiency: 88-90%, grading efficiency: 87-89%
PDKV-Developed Mini Besan Mill
Characteristics
* Useful for making besan from chickpea dal
* Capacity: 50 kg/hour
* Yield: 98%
PDKV-Developed Tractor-Operated Rotary Soybean Dryer
Characteristics
* Useful for drying soybean and other grains
* Capacity: 2 tonnes per batch
* Requires 35 HP tractor
* Temperature controllable
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