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Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established on 20th October, 1969 with its head-quarter at Akola. This Agricultural University was named after the illustrious son of Vidarbha Dr. Panjabrao (alias Bhausaheb) Deshmukh, who was the Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of India. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the eleven districts of Vidarbha. According to the University Act 1983 (of the Government of Maharashtra), the University is entrusted with the responsibility of agricultural education, research and extension education alongwith breeder and foundation seed programme.
The University has its main campus at Akola. The instructional programmes at main campus are spread over in 5 Colleges namely, College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture and Post Graduate Institute. At this campus 4 degree programmes namely B.Sc.(Agri.) B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) , two Master’s Degree Programmes viz. M.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.) and Doctoral Degree Programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agril. Engineering are offered.
The University has its sub-campus at Nagpur with constituent College, College of Agriculture which offers B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc.(Agri.) degree programmes. The Nagpur Campus is accomplished with a garden, surrounded by its natural beauty and a well established Zoo which attract the general public and visitors to the city. A separate botanic Garden is being maintained on 22 hectares with a green house for the benefit of research workers.
In addition there are 2 affiliated grant-in-aid colleges and 14 private non-grant-in-aid colleges under the umbrella of this University
A Central Research Station is situated at the main Campus which caters to the need of research projects undertaken by Crop Scientists of the principle crops of the region are Cotton, Sorghum, Oilseeds and Pulses.
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ThesisItem Open Access OPTIMIZATION OF RAINWATER HARVESTING STORAGE STRUCTURE BASED ON HYDROLOGICAL MODELING(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2012-10-06) CHUNALE, GAJANAN LAXMAN; Satpute, Dr. G. U.ThesisItem Open Access MODELING ONE DIMENSIONAL WATER FLOW IN VADOSE ZONE USING 'HYDRUS(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2012-05-28) TARIKU, NEGASA SARDA; Nagdeve, M. B.ThesisItem Open Access STUDIES ON SPLASH EROSION UNDER SIMULATED RAINFALL(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2015-06-15) BARAI, VIRENDRA NARAYANRAO; Satpute, G. U.ThesisItem Open Access OPTIMIZATION OF WATEJl FOOT PRINTS (GREEN AND BLUE) FOR RIVER BASIN(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2015-09-29) SUPE, MITAL SOPANRAO; Taley, S. M.ThesisItem Open Access OPTIMIZATION OF RAINWATER HARVESTING STORAGE STRUCTURE BASED ON HYDROLOGICAL MODELING(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2012) Chunale, Gajanan L; Satpute, Dr. G. U."The practice of rainwater harvesting is quite common in the Sub· montane zone of Maharashtra, but not much work has been reported on its optimal design. At present the rainwater harvesting structure or ponds are designed on thumb rule or some empirical relationships: resulting in either large or small pond size than required. Present study therefore deals with developing step-by-step methodology for optimizing the size of rainwater ,; harvesting storage (RWHS) structure and formulating optimal cropping plan for small agricultural watershed under Sub-montane zone of Maharashtra. The purpose was to make effective utilization of limited rainwater harvested in the pond, manage both land , water resources optimally on watershed basis, and maximize the net benefit thereof. The small agricultural watershed (12.1 ha) at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Kolhapur (M.S.) was the experimental site for the present study. The water harvesting potential of study watershed was estimated through event based and continuous modeling using HEC-HMS model Event based simulation was carried out on shorter time step of 5-min, whereas continuous modeling on 1-hr time step. Two model parameters viz. initial abstraction (la:=22. 70 mm) and recession constant (k=0.766) for event based HEC-HMS model were calibrated and validated using 48 observed rainfall-runoff events during year 1991-2008. for event modeling, Six parameters viz. canopy capacity (1.02 mm): surface capacity (0.69 mm); percolation rates of soil and upper GW layers (1 .09 mm/hr for both) and storage capacity (20 .18 mm) and storage coefficient (0.46 hr) of upper GW layer for continuous modeling were calibrated and validated using observed rainfall-runoff data (1991-2008 except year 1997 and 2002). The active storage capacity of RWHS structure was optimized using linear programming (LP) model in deterministic mode i.e. for known values of daily inflow from hourly-simulated runoff and daily crop-water demand. The optimal size RWHS was decided based on Implicit Stochastic Optimization (ISO) concept in view of uncertainty involved in daily inflow and climatic parameters of other years. Based on optimal storage capacity and available rainwater storage, the optimal cropping plan was formulated using LP model for efficient utilization of lim1ted rainwater harvested and maximization of net benefit. Results of the study revealed that the event based and continuous HEC-HMS model has better applicability for study watershed. The model has given better predictive performance for event and continuous modeling for hydrologic response of small watershed under study. lt was verified from minimum percent errors for runoff volume and runoff peaks (PEV= -1 .38 & - 1.06 percents and PEP= -1 .71 & +4.23 percents) coupled with lower values of root mean square errors (RMSE =0.023 and 0.040) and normalized objective xii function (NQF;0.465 and 2.13) and higher values of Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE ;0.825 and 0.849) during verification. The reasonably closer match of simulated flood and streamflow hydrographs with observed ones in terms of shape, magnitude and symmetry confirmed the better predictive performance of model. Short computational time step of 5-min for event based model and 1-hr continuous model were found useful for simulation of reliable flood/streamflow hydrographs and their time related parameters. The closely spaced flood peaks to centre mass rain hyetographs in the flood /streamflow hydrographs indicated very rapid response of study watershed to individual rainstorms. The active storage capacity of 6030.0 cum is found optimal for the proposed RWHS based on minimum surplus and minimum deficit. The optimal cropping plan formulated under rainfed situation for individual year varies with available rainwater in the RWHS and number of supplementary irrigation (S I) requirement to the kharif crops. The crops with minimum number of Sl got maximum land allocation under limited water availability, whereas the crops with maximum number of Sl get minimum land allocation. The overall optimal cropping plan for the study watershed shows maximum land allocation (0.96 ha) to soybean crop, followed by other crops such as groundnut (0.85 ha), paddy (0.68 ha), finger millet (0.47 ha) and maize (0.46 ha), whereas kharif vegetable crops got minimum land allocation (0.24 ha). The net benefit accrued from the optimal cropping plan varies with available water yield and total number of Sl requirement. It increases with increase of available water yield , but decreases with increase of number of Sl requirement. The optimal size of proposed RWHS bring maximum cropped area (3.66 ha out of 7.56 ha) under supplementary irrigation, manages both land, water resources optimally on watershed basis and results in to maximum net benefit thereof."ThesisItem Open Access ASSESSMENT OF AGROCLIMATIC WATER BALANCE AND LENGTH OF GROWING PERIOD FOR CROP PLANNING IN YAVATMAL DISTRICT.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-10-10) JIWTODE, KANCHAN VILAS.; TALEY, Dr. S. M.An agroclimatic study was conducted at Yavatmal district using database of 20 years (1998-2017) to study the effect of climate change on rainfall and temperature and assess agroclimatic water balance and length of growing period for crop planning. Average annual maximum temperature shows the increasing trend at the rate 0.29 °C/year whereas minimum temperature shows the decreasing trend at the rate 0.23 °C/year over the study period. The rainfall shows more or less constant in Arni, Mahagaon and Kelapur. Yavatmal, Babulgaon, Kalamb, Darvha, Digras, Ner, Pusad, Ghatanji and Ralegaon shows decreasing trend of rainfall at the rate of 0.18 mm/year, 0.16 mm/year, 0.21 mm/year, 0.27 mm/year, 0.14 mm/year, 0.04 mm/year, 0.26 mm/year, 0.02 mm/year and 0.01 mm/year respectively whereas Umarkhed, Wani, Maregaon and Zari Jamani shows the increasing trend of the rainfall at the rate of 0.10 mm/year, 0.02 mm/year, 0.04 mm/year and 0.14 mm/year. The normal annual rainfall varies from about 850 to 1150 mm in south-west monsoon season, i.e., June to September. Pusad shows maximum average rainfall whereas Zari Jamani shows minimum average rainfall in the monsoon month as compared to other talukas. Average weekly PET value observed more than 30 mm during 7 to 43 SMW. The average weekly total AET is varied from 0.05 mm to 32.49 mm. The total annual surplus was varied from 67.14 mm in Zari Jamani to 332.93 mm in Darvha. The 50% of AWHC duration lasts maximum for Darvha (18 weeks) whereas it is lesser for Zari Jamani (8 weeks). The annual effective rainfall was found highest in the Pusad i.e. 655.49 mm and lowest in Darvha i.e. 474.94 mm during period of 1998 to 2017. The highest effective rainfall was found in June to July i.e. from 23 to 43 SMW. Under average rainfall condition, water availability period observed during 24 to 42 SMW. The average length of growing period of the study area is 154 days. Crop planning based on LGP, available rainfall and crop evapotranspiration in the growing stages of cotton, soybean, pigeon pea, sorghum, green gram and black gram suggested are suitable to grow in Yavatmal, Kalamb, Darvha, Ner, Wani and Maregaon. Zari Jamani is not suitable to grow cotton and pigeon pea. Babulgaon, Digras, Arni, Pusad, Umarkhed, Mahagaon, Kelapur, Ghatanji and Ralegaon are suitable for cotton and pigeon pea only if protective irrigation facilities are available.ThesisItem Open Access STUDY OF DRY SPELLS IN YAVATMAL DISTRICT USING GEOINFORMATICS.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-08-03) KOKATE, KIRAN MOHAN.; SATPUTE, Dr. G. U.The success or failure of crops particularly under rainfed condition is closely linked with the amount and distribution pattern of rainfall. The knowledge of onset of effective monsoon (OEM), its withdrawal, period of occurrence and distribution of dry spells during monsoon months are essential for crop planning and management of rainfed farming. The study on “Dry spells in Yavatmal district using geoinformatics” was undertaken with specific objectives of rainfall analysis at taluka level for onset of effective monsoon (OEM), dry spells and withdrawal of effective monsoon in Yavatmal district according to Ashok Raj (1979) criteria. The average monsoon seasonal rainfall in different taluka stations varied from 556.75 to 890.32 mm with coefficient of variation of 25 to 49 percent. The mean dates of onset and withdrawal of effective monsoon varied from 18th to 29th June and 17th September to 4rd October respectively at different taluka places in Yavatmal district. The average monsoon seasonal rainfall during low, medium and high rainfall years varied from 409.2 to 616.7 mm, 549.9 to 938.5 mm and 702.2 to 1201.0 mm respectively. The critical dry spells (CDS) in Yavatmal district varied from 1 to 3 in number during different years with an average of 2 Critical Dry Spells (CDS). The average starting date of CDS (in different monsoon months) varied from 19th to 28th June, from 13th to 24th July, from 12th to 20th August and from 6th to 19th September. The highest probability of occurrence of dry spells of different duration (2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5 and more than 5 week) during August, followed by September (except for 2 to 3 week duration dry spell) and July or June at almost of all talukas in Yavatmal district. The spatial variation of probability of occurrence of different duration dry spells indicated the maximum chances of occurrence in Arni, Darwha, Digras, Yavatmal, Babulgaon and Ner talukas and some parts of Ghatanji, Mahagaon and Kalamb taluka as compared to remaining talukas in Yavatmal district. The temporal variation in occurrence of different duration dry spells in four monsoon months indicated higher temporal variation in number of occurrence of 2 to 3 weeks duration events in all the monsoon months, followed by 3 to 4 weeks duration dry spell event only in August and September month and 4 to 5 week duration dry spell events in the month of August in different talukas of Yavatmal district. The spatial variation of available water holding capacity of soil in different talukas of Yavatmal district indicated that the available water holding capacity of the soils in the study area varies from 10 to 14 cm per meter depth of soilThesisItem Open Access WATER RESOURCE PLANNING OF MICRO WATERSHED USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUE.(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2018-09-03) DONGARDIVE, MILIND BHIMRAO; PATODE, Dr. R. S.Geospatial Techniques like Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) were used for land and water management action plan for some part of Purna-Tapi micro watershed in Akola district, Maharashtra. Keeping in view the need of micro level planning and usefulness of modern tools and technology a study on water resource planning of water resources for micro watershed was conducted. The objectives of the present research work were to prepare the thematic maps of land use/ land cover, soil, slope and drainage using satellite imagery data and survey of India (SOI) toposheet, morphometric analysis of micro watershed and to integrate all the maps under GIS environment to prepare the water resource management plans for the study of micro watershed. The study will be helpful in identification of sites for construction of different soil and water conservation structures like water harvesting structures, check dams, farm ponds, percolation tanks, nala bunds, nala widening and deepening of drainage network etc. Different soil and water conservation works are suggested under water resource action plan with specific sites, locations and maps. The study will be helpful in sustainable development of the natural resources of the micro watershed with the proper implementation of the proposed action plans.ThesisItem Open Access HYDROLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF WARKHED WATERSHED FOR WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT(Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola., 2017-08-18) REDDY., D. MAHENDER; Patode, Dr. R. S.About 75 % of Indian agriculture is rain-fed where soil and water conservation measures play a significant role in crop production in Dry-lands like Warkhed watershed. Agricultural drought is common in dry-lands. In drought prone area, these are critical factors. So in such areas the main objective is to conserve the soil and water. So there is need of work on conservation practices. Study on Hydrological investigations of Warkhed watershed for water resource management was conducted at Warkhed watershed (Warkhed-Kajaleshwar village) in Barshitakli taluka of Akola district during 2016-17. Area of experimental watershed is 337.30 ha. and it is divided into three parts for easy understanding. Different suitable soil and water conservation structures such as farm ponds, check dams, percolation tanks, contour bunds, graded bunds, CCTs, brush-wood dams and some of augmented bore wells are proposed in this study to improve the water resources (surface water availability and ground water recharge) of watershed to meet the all requirements of water for agriculture and agriculture allied sectors for sustainable development of Warkhed watershed area. This can be achieved by studying different characteristics (parameters) of watershed such as land use/land cover, soil types, slope, morphometry, surface runoff and drainage patterns by using GIS and remote sensing techniques with the help of HEC-HMS software model.