On Going Projects

Ongoing Research Projects

Ongoing Research Projects functioning in the university

(A)Plan Scheme (Sponsored by State Government of Gujarat):

Sr. No.Budget HeadScheme NameSanction YearLocation
112002-00Strengthening of research in millet1986Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
212006-00Strengthening of research in sorghum1981Cotton Res. Station, Kukada
312007-00Strengthening of research in pulses1989Pulses Res. Station, Junagadh
412008-00Strengthening of research in oilseed (Groundnut)1986Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh & Manavadar
512009-00To establish a centre of excellence for cotton research1986Cotton Res. Stat., Junagadh and ARS, Amreli & Ratia
612013-00Strengthening of scheme of vegetable research at Junagadh1995Vegetable Research Station, Junagadh
712027-00Scheme for management of salt affected soil & poor quality of under-ground water1988Dept. of Soil Science & Ag. Chemistry, CoA, Junagadh
812044-01Research in bio-technology1995Dept. of Biochem., CoA, Junagadh
912078-00Strengthening of research in dry-farming1979DFRS, Targhadia & Ratia
1012092-00Strengthening of tissue culture research & development at all campuses1990Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, CoA, Junagadh
1112094-00Research for integrated pest management in fruit crops1997Dept. of Ento., CoA, Junagadh
1212095-00Strengthening of horticulture research & development activities1997College of Horticulture, Junagadh
1312096-00Research on micro irrigation system in Saurashtra region1997Dept. of Agronomy, CoA, Junagadh
1412131-00Research on eco-friendly biological fertilizer1997Dept. of Pl. Patho., CoA, Junagadh
1512712-5BCampus development program (on campus)2004Directorate of Research, Junagadh
1612903-00Establishing of organic farming cell at Junagadh2000Dept. of Agronomy, CoA, Junagadh
1712905-00Proposal for research on watershed management2000MDFRS, Targhadia; GRS, Dhari & Dept. of SWCE, CAET, Junagadh
1812907-00Strengthening of agro-meteorology at JAU2000Dept. of Agronomy, CoA, Junagadh
1912930-00Establishment of new sub-center for research on cumin1998Agricultural Research Station, Halvad
2012931-00Establishment of new research centre on onion crop2003Vegetable Research Station, Junagadh & FRS, Mahuva
2112573-00Research on tillage technology2006Dept. of Agronomy, CoA, Junagadh
2212574-00Research on rejuvenation of degraded coastal agro-eco systems of Saurashtra2006Research Training & Testing Centre, Junagadh
2312575-00Strengthening research in sesamum2006Agril. Res. Station, Amreli
2412101-01 to 12101-04Strengthening of Centre of excellence on soil and water management2006 & 2023RTTC, Junagadh; MDFRS, Targhadia; ARS (FC), Mahuva & FRS, Mangrol
2512576-00Research on post-harvest technology of important crops of Saurashtra2006Dept. of Processing & Food Engg., CAET, Junagadh
2612582-00Strengthening of research on genetically modified cotton2009Cotton Research Station, Junagadh
2712583-00Strengthening of wheat research2009Wheat Res. Station,Junagadh
2812584-00Strengthening researchon castor2009Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
2912585-00Strengthening research in sugarcane2009Sugarcane Res. Stat., Kodinar
3012586-00Strengthening of research in plantation and fruit crops at A.R.S. (Fruit crops)2009Agricultural Research Station (FC), Mahuva
3112587-00Conservation of plant biodiversity2009Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, CoA, Junagadh
3212588-00Development of arid and semi-arid fruit crops2009College of Horticulture, Junagadh
3312590-00Establishment of Bt cotton research centre at Surendranagar2011Cotton Research Station, Kukada
3412014-00Establishment of spices research centre at Junagadh2011Vegetable Res. Stat., Junagadh
3512015-00Establishment of bio-fertilizer unit at Junagadh2011Dept. of Plant Patho., CoA, Junagadh
3612018-00Establishment of research centre on onion at Talaja Dist.: Bhavnagar2011Agriculture Research Station, Talaja
3712019-00Strengthening of dry farming research at Jam Khambhaliya2012Dry Farming Research Station, Jam Khambhaliya
3812020-00Strengthening of dry farming research at Vallabhipur2012DFRS, Vallabhipur
3912021-00Establishment of mango research project at Talala2012College of Horticulture, Junagadh
4012022-00Project on megaseed for quality seed production & distribution2012Dept. of Seed Science & Tech., CoA, Junagadh
4112023-00Micronutrients and sulphur research in soils and plants in Saurashtra region2012Dept. of Soil Science & Ag. Chemistry, CoA, Junagadh
4212024-00Centre of remote sensing and geoinformatics in agriculture2012Dept. of Soil & Water Consr. Engg., CAET,Junagadh
4312025-00Recycling of organic waste for sustainable soil productivity under dry land agriculture at Targhadia2012Main Dry Farming Research Station, Targahdia
4412026-00Project for research on forage crop production at Dhari2012Grassland Res. Station, Dhari
4512028-00Aflatoxin and its management in groundnut in Saurashtra region of Gujarat2013Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
4612029-00Molecular mapping of important traits and their transfer through marker assisted selection (MAS) in groundnut and cotton2013Dept. of Biochemistry, CoA, Junagadh
4712030-00Studies on effect of climate change on fruit crops of Saurashtra region2013College of Horticulture, Junagadh
4812031-00Crop improvement in papaya at Junagadh2014College of Horticulture, Junagadh
4912032-00Integrated pest management in seed spices at Junagadh2014Dept. of Entomology, CoA, Junagadh
5012035-00Rapid generation advancement based modern breeding approaches for industry preferred traits in groundnut2023Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
5112003-00Development of Heat Tolerant Biofortified Summer Pearl Millet Hybrid and its Production, Protection and Processing Technology2023Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
5212904-00Establishment of Natural Farming Research Cell2024Dept. of Agronomy, CoA, Junagadh
5312036-00Strengthening of Biocontrol Research Laboratory for Promoting Natural Farming2024Dept. of Entomology, CoA, Junagadh
5412030-01Impactand adaptation of climate change in Horticultural crops2024College of Horticulture, Junagadh
5512037-00Processing in Horticultural crops2024College of Horticulture, Junagadh

(B) AICRPs functioning in the University (ICAR 75% & State Govt. 25%):

Sr. No.Budget HeadSchemeSanction YearLocation
12002-00AICRP on Pearl millet1969Main Pearl millet Res. Stat., Jamnagar
22004-00AICRP on Wheat1987Wheat Res. Station, Junagadh
32008-1GAICRP on Groundnut1987Main Oilseeds Res. Station, Junagadh
42008-1CAICRP on Castor1968Main Oilseeds Res. Station, Junagadh
52008-1SMAICRP on Sesame1986Agricultural Research Station, Amreli
62009-00AICRP on Cotton1967Cotton Research Station, Junagadh
72013-01AICRP on Vegetable1988Vegetable Research Station, Junagadh
82258-DAICRP on Farm implements & machinery2015Dept. of Farm Machinery & Power, CAET, Junagadh
92030-01AICRP on Long term fertilizer experiments1999Dept. of Soil Science & Agri. Chemistry, CoA, Junagadh
102040-00A.I.C.R.P. on Integrated Farming System (Old-Cropping System Research (CSR Sub Centre)1989Department of Agronomy, CoA, Junagadh
112042-01AICRP on Dry land agriculture1971Main Dry Farming Res. Stat., Targhadia
122076-02AICRP on Seed (Crops) (Old-A.I.C.R.P. on BSP-NSP Seed Technology Research)2023 (1984)Dept. of Seed Science & Technology, JAU, Junagadh [Earlier- Pearl Millet Research Station, J.A.U., Jamnagar-6]
132258-00AICRP on Post-harvest technology1980Dept. of Processing & Food Engg., CAET, Junagadh
142374-00AICRP on Chickpea1993Pulses Research Station, Junagadh
152374-05AICRP on Pigeon pea2000Pulses Research Station, Junagadh
162258-BA.I.C.R.P. on PEASEM (Plastic Engineering in Agriculture Structure and Environment Management) (Old-Plasticulture Engineering & Technologies)2005Dept. of Renewable Energy Engg., CAET, Junagadh
172258-AA.I.C.R.P. on Irrigation Water Management (Old-Ground Water Utilization)2004Dept. of Soil & Water Conservation Engg., CAET, Junagadh

(C) RKVY funded projects functioning in the University:

Sr. No.Project NameSanction YearSponsoring AgencyLocation
1.Seed Replacement Rate Enhancement for the year 2025-262025-26RKVYDept. of Seed Sci. & Tech., JAU, Junagadh
2.Establishment of DGCA approved Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) to impart remote pilot certificate for agricultural spray drone2025-26RKVYDept. of Farm Machinery & Power Engg., CAET, JAU, Junagadh

(D) External Funded Research Projects functioning in the University:

Sr. No.Budget HeadScheme NameSanction YearSponsoring AgencyLocation
118053Scheme for creating permanent machinery for studying the cost of cultivation/ production of principal crops grown in Gujarat state (Non plan under DAG)1984DAG, Govt. of GujaratDept. of Agril. Economics, Junagadh
218005-04, 05 &15Agricultural demonstration activities in SSP command area Phase-II2010SSNNL, Govt. of GujaratDFRS-Vallbhipur, Agri. School- Halvad and Cotton Res. Stat.-Kukada
318005-18Establishment of model Organic Farm2015GoGDept. of Agron., Junagadh
418005-01Experimental Agro-met Advisory Services1996GoIDept. of Agron., Junagadh/MDFRS, Targhadia
518126-02Centrally sponsored scheme (Spices)2006GoIVegetable Res. Station, Junagadh
618127-00Seed production in Agricultural crops and Fisheries2006GoI(Oilseeds-Megaseed) Junagadh
718127-00Seed production in Agril. crops and Fisheries (Oilseeds-Megaseeds)2006GoIMain Oilseed Research Station and Dept. of Seed Sci. & Tech., Junagadh
818803-01 to 12Megaseed revolving fund2006
918804-01 to 04Seed production in agricultural crops2006
1018005-06Forecasting agricultural output using Apace, Agro meteorology and Land based observations (FASAL)2011GoIDept. of Agronomy, Junagadh
112012All India Network Research Project on Onion and Garlic2009ICAR-NetworkVegetable Res. Station, Junagadh
122030-2Soil test based fertilizers application for targeted yield of Bt Cotton in Saurashtra region of Gujarat2010ICAR-NetworkDept. of Soil Science & Agri. Chem., Junagadh
132042-02National initiative on Climate resilient agriculture - dry land2011ICAR-NetworkMDFRS, Targhadia
142002-5Implementation of Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer?s Rights Legislation2002ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
152027-04Network project on market intelligence2013ICAR-NetworkDept. of Agril. Eco., Junagadh
162004-1Project for Frontline Demonstration in wheat-ICAR-NetworkWheat Research Station, Junagadh
172008-3Project for Frontline Demonstration in sesame2007ICAR-NetworkAgriculture Res. Station, Amreli
182008-12Scheme for Breeder seed production of oilseeds crops (ICAR revolving fund)2007ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Research Station, Junagadh
192009-6Front Line Demonstration on cotton2001ICAR-NetworkCotton Research Station, Junagadh
202076-3Central sector special food grain production of Breeder seed (Revolving fund)-ICAR-NetworkPulses Research Station, Junagadh
212254Study storage losses of food grains2013ICAR-NetworkDept. of PFE, CAET, Junagadh
222374-1FLD on Chickpea-ICAR-NetworkPulses Research Station, Junagadh
232374-6FLD on Pigeon pea
242504-00Revolving fund Horticulture (Nursery)-ICAR-NetworkDept. of Horti., Junagadh
252704-40Project for Frontline Demonstration on groundnut1999ICAR-NetworkMORS, Junagadh/ ARS, Amreli
262704-43Project for Frontline Demonstration in pearl millet1989ICAR-NetworkMain Pearl millet Research Station, Jamnagar
272002-07Consortia research platform (CRP) on biofortification2014
2818132Creation of Seed-hubs for increasing indigenous production of pulses in India2016ICAR-NetworkDept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
292009-09Testing of Bt. Cotton2017ICARCotton Research Station, Junagadh
3018246-91River flow simulations integrating satellite data in forested catchment2017GoGCAET, JAU, Junagadh
3118009-34Seed infrastructure under NMOOP2017GoGARS, Amreli
322009-07Insecticide Resistance Management: Dissemination of pink bollworm management strategies2018ICAR-NetworkCotton Research Station, Junagadh
3318132-02Creation of Seed-Hubs for Enhancing quality seeds availability of major Oilseeds crops - Groundnut under NFSM - Oilseed Mission2018GoIDept. of Seed Science & Tech., Junagadh
342260-3Development of Protocols for Procurement, Safe Storage and Milling Outturn of Major Pulses2019ICAR-NetworkCAET, JAU, Junagadh
352008-19Mainstreaming of Sesame germplasm for productivity enhancement through genomics assisted core development and trait discovery2020ICAR-NetworkAgricultural Research Station, Amreli
3618247-35Product testing for pesticides residue to promote organic farming and export of Agril. produce (RKVY)2019RKVYDepartment of Biotechnology, Junagadh
3718247-36Seed Replacement Rate Enhancement-RKVYDept. of Seed Sci. & Tech., Junagadh
3818247-37Centre of Excellence for quality testing of cotton2019RKVYCotton Research Station, Junagadh
3918247-41Commercial Exploitation of Date palm through Tissue culture2019RKVYDept. of GPB, Junagadh
4018247-43Strengthening of Seed multiplication farm2019RKVYDept. of Seed Sci. & Tech., Junagadh
4118008-70Identification of Marker and Genomic Regions Associated with Aflatoxin Resistance in Peanut2021ICRISAT, HyderabadMain Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh
4218246-96Modeling of water fluxes and ground water discharge using 1D-2D coupled model and in situ measurements in the Gir forest catchment2021GoICAET, JAU, Junagadh
4318024-17Microbial, meta-omics and on-farm evaluation study on biostimulants (Beejamrit and Dravajivamrit) and biorationals (Neemastra and Dashaparni Ark)2023GoGDept. of Biotechnology, Junagadh
4418009-80Establishment of Apiculture unit for bee breeding and bee clinic2023GoGDept. of Ento., Junagadh
452704-76Development of Taluka scale precise crop yield prediction application for selected districts of Gujarat using Remote Sensing, AI and Machine Learning2023ICAR-NetworkRTTC, JAU, Junagadh
462260-05Study on Assessment of farm mechanization status and prospects of custom hiring in India2024ICAR-NetworkDept. of FMPE, CAET, Junagadh
472008-22Enhancing Breeder seed production of recently released varieties for increasing groundnut production in India2024ICAR-NetworkMain Oilseed Res. Station, Junagadh