DIAGNOSTIC SURVEY FOR CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF BANANA (Musa Spp.) CROP IN CENTRAL GUJARAT

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dc.contributor.advisorJoshi, K. I.
dc.contributor.authorVihol, Natavarji Jugalji
dc.date.accessioned2018-04-13T10:35:15Z
dc.date.available2018-04-13T10:35:15Z
dc.date.issued2001
dc.description.abstractThe present investigation on "Diagnostic survey for cultivation practices of banana (Musa spp.) crop in Central Gujarat" was undertaken to understand the weaknesses and strengths of existing cultivation practices, to identify the future needs of research and to recommend innovative techniques and strengths of practices for improving productivity among poor performers. The major output of the work is being presented below in terms of strengths, weakness and researchable issues. Strengths: Prevalence of suitable climatic and edaphic conditions for banana cultivation. Industry is in the hands of medium to big size resource rich farmers who have allotted more than 50 per cent of their land holding to banana crop. Growers are experienced in banana cultivation for 15 to 30 years. Industry is based on a few but highly productive varieties. The farmers at large are receptive about new innovations and rate of adoption of standard package of practices is of very high level due to which yield levels are high and quality of produce is superior. Weaknesses: Narrow varietal base and use of untested cultivars in cultivation. Use of old and imported planting material and non-use of pre planting treatment of suckers against soil borne diseases and pests. Planting time is slightly late. Excessive use of nutrients especially N and absence of Ca, Zn and Fe nutrition. Overdose of irrigation High cost of inputs and labour. Rare use of plant protection measures inspite of prevalence of many diseases and pests such as rhizome rot, leaf spot diseases, viral diseases, nematodes, rhizome weevil and premature ripening. Heavy loss of crop due to delayed fruiting. Absence of regulated marketing system and inadequate infrastructure. Absence of scientific basis for a number of cultural practices like earthing up, removal of male buds and propping. Researchable issues: Development and evaluation of more productive cultivars for broad basing the industry. Development of effective and user friendly pre-planting treatments for reducing the disease load on planting material. Development of high density plantation system in combination with drip. Rationalization of nutrient use and improvement in their use efficiency. Management of Ca, Zn and Fe nutrition. Sustenance of natural resource base especially the quality of soil. Irrigation management including fertigation. Mechanization to reduce human drudgery. Development of IPM strategy for major pests and diseases. Rationalization of cultural practices like desuckering, earthing up, propping and male bud removal. Regulation of hands in bunches for high quality of crop. Investigation on marketing strategy and post harvest handling procedures for all types of markets. Development of effective ToT system through participatory mode. In future research agenda for banana in Gujarat Agricultural University, these issues need priority for sustaining banana industry on sound footings. This type of work needs to be extended to other commercial fruit crops of Gujarat. Finally the poor performers may also be advised to have scientific approach in the cultivation of banana crop by adopting available technology developed through research efforts in the university.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810043476
dc.keywordsDIAGNOSTIC, SURVEY, CULTIVATION, PRACTICES, BANANA, Musa Spp., CROP, CENTRAL GUJARATen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAAU, Ananden_US
dc.research.problemDIAGNOSTIC SURVEY FOR CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF BANANA (Musa Spp.) CROP IN CENTRAL GUJARATen_US
dc.subHorticultureen_US
dc.subjectHORTICULTURE, AGRICULTUREen_US
dc.subjectSurveyen_US
dc.themeDIAGNOSTIC SURVEY FOR CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF BANANA (Musa Spp.) CROP IN CENTRAL GUJARATen_US
dc.these.typePh.Den_US
dc.titleDIAGNOSTIC SURVEY FOR CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF BANANA (Musa Spp.) CROP IN CENTRAL GUJARATen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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