Soil Science
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| Group Leader |
Dr. V. K. Garg,
Sci 'F' |
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Contact |
Work
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91-522- 2205831
Ext. 293 |
| Email |
vkgarg4@rediffmail.com |
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Other Scientists of the Group
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Dr. (Km) Swadesh Malhotra, Scientist E II - CO. PI
Dr. R. S. Katiyar, Scientist EII - CO. PI
Dr. T. S. Rahi, Scientist C
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Group works on
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Utilization and rehabilitation of sodic soils through
biological means.
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Objectives
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- Screening of sodicity tolerance in spice crops of economic
importance.
- To standardize agrotechniques including fertilizer requirement
of spice crops grown in sodic soils.
- Evaluation of elite line/variety of species in sodic soil
under field conditions.
- To monitor value addtion by way of quality of product (
Volatile oil) of spice crops grown in sodic soils.
- S&T services for analysis of soils and plant samples.
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Achievements
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- A process for trans-anethole rich fennel is available for
sale.
- Germ plasm of important sodic tolerant spice crops is
available for growing.
- Standardized agro-technology for cultivation of spice crops
in sodic stress soil.
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Publications
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No. of Publications: 66
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