Group I: SRA 411 (0+4)
Crop Production Interventions
Agronomy
Collection of meteorological data, production of organic manures- selection of site for FYM/ compost pit, FYM, different methods of compost production, vermicompost, liquid manures, oil cakes, green manuring in dryland agriculture, fertilizer management including secondary and micronutrients, integrated nutrient management, site specific nutrient management, integrated weed management, Watershed management, soil and water conservation, integrated farming system, water management including micro irrigation, aerobic rice production, non-cash and low-cost inputs for crop production.
Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry
Collection and preparation of soil and water samples for analysis and recommendation based on results of analysis; STCR based methods of fertilizer application; Identification and amelioration of saline, sodic and acidic soils; Identification of nutrient deficiency/toxicity symptoms in crops and recommendations to rectify the problems, Utilization of organic wastes; Integrated nutrient management; Enhancement of fertilizer use efficiency, preparation of slow release fertilizers by using neem cake coated and gypsum blended urea; Scientific methods of enrichment of FYM by using weeds, rock phosphate and micronutrients.
Agril. Microbiology
Biofertilizers usage in different crops: a) Rhizobium inoculation in leguminous crops b) Azotobacter inoculation in cereals c) Azospiriulluminoculation in paddy and ragi d) Gluconobacterinoculation in sugarcane e) Use of phosphorus solubilizing microorganisms in crop production f) Azolla and its cultivation, its importance in agriculture and animal husbandry g) PGPR microorganisms, AM fungi and their importance in agriculture. Use of biofertilizers in horticulture and sericulture crops. Mushroom cultivation, fast decomposers and compost enriching microbes. Microbial bio-control agents like Trichodermaspp, Pseudomonas spp and Bacillusspp
Horticulture
Preparation of seed beds, sowing, planting/transplanting of vegetables and flower crops.Use of growth regulators, weedicides, harvesting, packing, storage and transportation of vegetables and flowers. Pinching, pruning and training in flower crops.
Planting operation – opening of pits, filling the pits and planting; Propagation of plants by budding, grafting, air layering, cutting with the use of growth regulators. Top working and pruning in mango; Nutrition management, Post harvest handling including picking, packing and use of ripening treatments in fruits; Selection of coconut mother palms and nuts. Sowing of nuts in the nursery. Selection and storage seed rhizomes of ginger and turmeric with seed treatment and planting; Recommended cultivation practices of major dryland horticultural crops; Preparation of jam, jelly, squash, nectar, pickle etc.
Seed Science and Technology
Different sources of seed and their characteristics (BS, FS, CS and TL seeds).Status of Seed replacement in RAWE villages (cereals, pulses, millets and oil seed crops).Involvement of seed producing organization in seed production: Government sector, Private sector, Co-operative sector. Techniques followed in seed production: Hybrids, High yielding varieties and vegetable crops. Post harvest technology followed in seed crops: Method of harvest, Method of threshing. Method of pre-cleaning, Method of drying and packing, Analysis of post harvest losses at various levels. Analysis of seed quality of farmers saved seed: Collection of seed from farmer, Subjecting for seed quality parameters like G, P, M, Result communication. Demonstration of different class of seed and their identification: Breeder seed, Foundation seed, Certified seed, Truth fully labeled seed. Visit to seed processing unit: Study various activities, Involving in processing operations like grading, cleaning, storage, treating, packaging etc.Seed treatment techniques. Seed marketing and seed distribution system
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Plant selection techniques. Creating awareness about techniques of saving seed for raising subsequent crops considering mode of pollination and type of cultivar (pure-line variety/open pollinated cross pollinated variety/hybrid).Creating awareness about Farmers’ rights under PPV & FR 2001 Act. Creating awareness about released crop varieties/hybrids relevant to particular region, their adoption levels and eliciting feedback on the adopted varieties/hybrids
Crop Physiology
Nutrient elements and their importance in growth and development of crops. Deficiency and toxicity symptoms and their identification in the field and corrective measures. Foliarnutrition. Plant growth regulators and their role in plant growth and development. Use of plant growth regulators in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and industry. Demonstration of use of plant growth regulators to induce rooting of cuttings, induction of regular flowering prevent/ reduce flower and fruit drops, increase in fruit size breaking seed, dormancy, fruit ripening. Importance of seed hardening and demonstration.
Plant Biotechnology
Tissue culture technologies to farmers and non technologies.