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Vegetable Research Station ,Palur

Establishment

This station was started as the 2nd Agricultural Research Station in the state during the year 1905 and functioned as Multicrop Experiment Station from 1951 – 1988. It was brought under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University from 01.04.1981 and is functioning as Vegetable Research Station since 1989.

1905 – Established as the second Agricultural Station of the State
1905-1950 - Groundnut Research Station
1951-1988 - Multi crop Research Station
1989 – till date Vegetable Research Station

Mandate of the station:

To evolve high yielding varieties /hybrids in vegetable crops
To evolve new technologies to enhance yield and quality in vegetable crops
Identification and propagation of superior clones/varieties in fruit crops
Production of Breeder seeds/Foundation seeds/ TFL seeds in vegetables, paddy and pulses.
Standardization of quality seed production technologies and storage techniques for vegetable seeds.
Dissemination of released technologies through trainings and mass media
Farmers advisory service

Area Details

Total Area	:	55.00 acres
Buildings & Roads	:	08.15 acres
Total Cultivable Area	:	46.85 acres
Wet Land	:	21.00 acres
Garden Land	:	15.35 acres
Orchard and erennials	:	12.40 acres
Location	:	Located at Palur in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu, South India. 15 km away from Cuddalore on the Panruti Road.
Latitude	:	11° 45´ N
Longitude	:	75° 40´ E
Altitude	:	13.2 M (MSL)

Activities of the station :

Research sub projects

Sl. No.	Title of the Project	Funded by	Project Leader	Period
1.	TRRI/PLR/PBG/10/001 Collection, evaluation and identification of high yielding Amaranthus accessions.	TNAU	Dr. K. Sakthivel Asst. Prof. (PB&G)	Oct’ 2010 to Sep’ 2013
2.	TRRI/PLR/PBG/11/001 Development of high yielding bottle gourd variety with medium fruit size and suitable for north eastern zone of Tamil Nadu.	TNAU	Dr. K. Sakthivel Asst. Prof. (PB&G)	Oct’ 2011 to Sep’ 2014
3.	TRRI/PLR/VEG/08/007 Integrated nutrient management in brinjal PLR (Br)2	TNAU	Dr. R. Vaidyanathan Prof. and Head	July 2008 to Dec’ 2010
4.	TRRI/PLR/SAC/10/001 Study on the fertilizer use efficiency of water soluble fertilizers over conventional method of fertigation under fertigation in precision-farming system on brinjal crop PLR(Br2)	TNAU	Dr. M. Babu Assoc. Prof.(SS&AC)	July 2010 to Dec’ 2013
5.	TRRI/PLR/SAC/10/002 Studies on the effect of Lignite based fly ash and vermiwash on soil fertility improvement and growth and yield of gourds.	TNAU	Dr. M. Babu Assoc. Prof.(SS&AC)	July 2010 to Dec’ 2013
6.	TRRI/PLR/AEN/10/001 Studies on Bionomics and management of fruit flies in cucurbits.	TNAU	Dr. S. Jaya Prabhavathi Asst. Prof. (Agrl. Ento.)	June 2010 to June 2013
7.	TRRI/PLR/AEN/11/002 Studies on the effect of intercrops and border crops for the management of Brinjal fruit and shoot borer on Brinjal.	TNAU	Dr. S. Jaya Prabhavathi Asst. Prof. (Agrl. Ento.)	Dec’ 2011 to June14
8.	TRRI/PLR/AEN/11/001 Studies on Biology and Seasonal fluctuation of Epilachna beetle, Henosepilachna vigintiocto punctata Fabr. on Brinjal.	TNAU	Dr. S. Jaya Prabhavathi Asst. Prof. (Agrl. Ento.)	Dec’ 2011 to June14
9.	TRRI/PLR/PAT/08/001 Disease survey and integrated approach for disease free seed production in gourds. (Ash gourd, bitter gourd and ribbed gourd)	TNAU	Dr.T.Kalaimani Prof. (Plant Pathology) and Professor and Head	July 2008 to Jan’ 2011
10.	TRRI/PLR/SST/09/001 Breeder seed production in Black gram varieties.	TNAU	Dr.V.Paramasivam Assoc. Prof.(SS &T)	Jan 2009 to May 2013
11.	TRRI/PLR/SST/10/002 Effect of foliar application of nutrients on seed yield and quality in brinjal var. PLR (Br) 2.	TNAU	Dr.V.Paramasivam Assoc. Prof.(SS &T)	June 2010 to May 2013
12.	TRRI/PLR/FRU/07/002 Identification, Evaluation and vegetative propagation of high yield and quality Jack (Atrocarpus heterophyllus) better than PLR 1	TNAU	Dr. A. D. Ashok Asst. Prof.(Hort.)	April 2007 to Mar’2013
13.	TRRI/PLR/VEG/10/008 Development of brinjal hybrid with high yield and resistance to shoot and fruit borer (The project leader changed)	TNAU	Dr. A. D. Ashok Asst. Prof.(Hort.)	April 2010 to Mar’ 2013

Research Schemes:

S. No.

Title of the Project

Funded by

Co-PI

Period

Early detection and bioarsenal development for the management of sugarcane red rot caused by Colletotrichum falcatum
(Project approved and funds received. Ref. DCS/S-14/2007/22 of the Director of Sugar, Dept. of Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi)

Sugar Development Fund, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi for 38.00 lakhs

Dr. T. Kalaimani Professor (Plant Pathology) and Professor and Head, VRS, Palur

Dr. T. Raguchander Professor (Plant Pathology) TNAU, Coimbatore

3 years

Development of wide compatible restorers in rice through marker assisted backcross breeding
(Award sanction letter was received along with first year grant. Efforts are being taken to get administrative sanction)

DBT,
New Delhi for
17.97 lakhs

Dr. K. Sakthivel, Asst. Prof. (PB&G), VRS, Palur

Dr. S. Manonmani, Assoc. Prof.(PBG), Dept. of Rice, TNAU, Coimbatore
Dr. M. Umadevi, Research Associate, Dept. of Rice, TNAU, Coimbatore
Dr. S. Robin,
Prof. and Head, Dept. of Rice, TNAU, Coimbatore

3 years

Other Schemes:

NADP – Pulses foundation seed production

Sl. No.	Crop / variety	Quantity supplied (kg)
1.	Blackgram VBN - 3	200
2.	Blackgram VBN - 3	228
3.	Greengram CO -6	368

NADP – sponsored project on seed production cum demo on pulses and oil seeds (2010-11 and 2011-12)

New Sub Projects

Sl. No.	Title of the Project	Funded by	PI
1.	TRRI/PLR/PBG/11/New Improvement of vegetable cucumber for East coast region.	TNAU	Dr. K. Sakthivel Asst. Prof. (PB&G)
2.	TRRI/PLR/AEN/12/New Bio efficacy of some newer insecticides against Lepidopteran pests of Black gram.	TNAU	Dr. S. Jaya Prabhavathi Asst. Prof. (Agrl. Ento.)
3.	TRRI/PLR/SAC/12/New – Permanent Manurial Experiment	TNAU	Dr. M. Babu Assoc. Prof.(SS&AC)

Achievement of the station :

Varieties released at VRS, Palur

S. No.	Crop	Variety	Year of Release
1.	Brinjal	PLR 1	1990
2.	Jack	PLR1	1992
3.	Chilli	PLR 1	1994
4.	Jack	PLR(J) 2	2007
5.	Snakegourd	PLR (SG) 1	2007
6.	Brinjal	PLR(Br) 2	2008
7.	Snakegourd	PLR (SG) 2	2009

1. Brinjal – PLR 1 (1990) High yield (25 t/ha) Purple colour fruits Cluster bearing Extended shelf life.
2. Jack – PLR 1 (1992) Off-Season bearing High yield (79 fruits/tree) Sweet carpels with attractive yellow colour Recommended for home gardens
3. Chilli - PLR 1 (1994) High yield (18 t/ha) Suitable for green chilli Tolerant to salinity
4. JacK – PLR (J) 2 (2007) High yield (107 fruits/tree) with medium tall tree Suitable for high density planting Very sweet and non sticky carpels High palatability Good keeping qualityPLR (J ) 2 High consumer preference
5. Snake gourd - PLR (Sg) 1 (2007) High yield (40 t/ha) Commercial preference in the North Eastern Zone of Tamil Nadu Attractive white colour Non twisting character Less fibre content Less odour
6. Brinjal – PLR (Br) 2 (2008) High yield (38 -40 t/ha). Fruits are oval in shape, dark purple with pink tinge and glossy. Excellent cooking quality. Suitable for all types of culinary preparations. Consumer preference is high owing to its purple colour and excellent cooking quality. Premium price offered in the market. PLR (Br ) 2 Moderately resistant to brinjal shoot and fruit borer. Suitable for all seasons. Performs well under wide range of soils under irrigated condition. Most suitable for Cuddalore, Villupuram, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore, Kanchipuram and Perambalur districts. Single fruit weighs 75 – 80 g.
7. Snake gourd – PLR (SG) 2 (2009) High yield (35 t / ha) Fruits are plump, fleshy with attractive white colour. Excellent cooking quality. Suitable for all types of culinary preparations. Suitable for all seasons. PLR (Sg ) 2 Performs well under wide range of soils. High dietary fibre, rich in antioxidants and dense in nutrients like iron, calcium and vitamins. Most suitable for Cuddalore, Villupuram, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore, Kanchipuram and Perambalur districts. Single fruit weighs 550-600 g
8, Sirukeerai PLR(AM) 1 First of its Kind in Sirukeerai Selection from Thiruvannamalai Suitable for early harvest (20-21 days) by pulling. High yield (8-9 t/ha). Moderately resistant to pests and diseases (scales, psyllids and white rust). Suitable for different types of culinary preparations.

Seed Production during past three years

I. Vegetable Seeds

Sl. No.	Crop	Variety	Class	2010-11	2011- 12	2012 – 13 upto Dec’12	Total (Kgs)
1.	Brinjal	PLR 1	TFL	-	6.500	-	6.500
2.	Brinjal	PLR 2	TFL	195.350	830.000	378.000	1,403.350
3.	Brinjal	Annamalai	TFL	22.200	105.600	71.500	199.300
4.	Brinjal	Ariyankuppam	TFL	2.000	-	-	2.000
5.	Tomato	PKM 1	TFL	1.500	3.100	2.000	6.600
6.	Snakegourd	PLR I	TFL	84.200	58.450	15.000	157.650
7.	Snakegourd	PLR II	TFL	43.500	36.000	-	79.500
8.	Bhendi	AA	TFL	528.500	228.000	76.900	833.400
9.	Bitter gourd	CO 1	TFL	122.000	53.100	12.000	187.100
10.	Ribbed gourd	PKM 1	TFL	31.000	7.200	20.250	58.450
11.	Ribbed gourd	Local	TFL	4.000	8.100	-	12.100
12.	Ash gourd	CO 1	TFL	25.400	30.000	2.250	57.650
13.	Ash gourd	CO 2	TFL	0.500	-	-	0.500
14.	Amaranthus	A8	TFL	118.500	13.500	140.500	272.500
15	Amaranthus	Araikeerai	TFL	4.000	-	-	4.000
16	Amaranthus	CO 1	TFL	2.000	-	-	2.000
17	Amaranthus	A 13	TFL	2.000	-	-	2.000
18	Amaranthus	A10	TFL	16.000	-	-	16.000
19	Amaranthus	A18	TFL	1.000	-	-	1.000
20	Chillies	PLR 1	TFL	14.150	19.500	9.000	42.650
21	Pumpkin	CO 2	TFL	3.750	16.200	13.000	32.950
22	Pumpkin	Local	TFL	14.000	-	-	14.000
23	Cluster bean	PNB	TFL	2.000	-	8.000	10.000
24	Annual Moringa	PKM 1	TFL	0.175	-	-	0.175
		Total		1,237.725	1,415.250	748.400	3,401.375

II. Rice

Sl. No.	Crop	Variety	Class	2010-11	2011- 12	2012 - 13 upto Dec’12	Total
1	Paddy	CR 1009	FS	16,470	19,000	-	35,470
2	Paddy	IWP	FS	5,575	-	-	5,575
3.	Paddy	ADT 43	FS	7,050	-	6,360	-
4	Paddy	ADT 43	CS	-	13,830	-	13,830
5	Paddy	ADT 37	FS	12,180	-	-	12,180
		Total		41,275	32,830	6,360	80,465

III. Pulses

Sl. No.	Crop	Variety	Class	2010-11	2011- 12	2012 - 13 upto Dec’12	Total
1	Blackgram	ADT 5	BS	880	707	-	1,587
2	Blackgram	ADT 5	NS	19	-	-	19
3	Blackgram	ADT 5	FS	-	-	488	488
4	Blackgram	ADT 5	FS	-	-	976	976
5.	Green gram	CO 6	FS	-	-	368	368
6.	Cowpea	CO 6	FS	-	-	432	432
7.	Blackgram	ADT 5	TFL	100	90	-	190
		Total		999	797	2,264	4,060

IV. Green manure Seeds

Sl. No.	Crop	Variety	Class	2010-11	2011- 12	2012 - 13 upto Dec’12	Total
1	Sunnhemp	CO 1	TFL	60	250	250	560
		Total		60	250	250	560

V. Distribution of Kitchen Garden Packets

2010 - 11		2011 - 12		2012 – 13
Numbers	Receipts	Numbers	Receipts	Numbers	Receipts
12,265	2,45,300	14,041	2,80,820	19,563	3,91,260

VI. Elite Plants Production

Sl. No.	Particulars	2010-11	2011- 12	2012 – 13 upto Dec’12	Total
1	Jack	8,759	12,252	5,507	26,518
2.	Mango	11,880	21,571	10,252	43,703
3.	Guava	5	-	698	703
4.	Sapota	2,267	2,158	2,714	7,139
5	Ornamental Plants	4,364	4,661	2,226	11,251
	Total	18,516	28,390	15,890	62,796

ViI. Breeder Seed Production

Sl.No.	Year	Crop/ Variety	Target (Kg)	Production (Kg)
1.	2008-09	Black gram ADT 5	280	345
2.	2009-10	Black gram ADT 5	900	1,130
3.	2010-11	Black gram ADT 5	800	880
4.	2011-12	Black gram ADT 5	700	707
5.	2012 - 13	Black gram ADT - 5	200	crop was raised January, 2013
5.	2012 - 13	Green gram VBN(Gg)3	200	crop was raised January, 2013
		Total	3,080	3,062

Contact:

Professor and Head
Vegetable Research Station
Naduveerpattu
Palur - 607 102.
Cuddalore (Dt)
Phone :04142-275222
Mobile : 9788923254
e-mail : hrspalur@tnau.ac.in

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