1. Funded by DAC, GOI under National Food Security Mission (2014-15 to 2016-17) S. K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner Enhancing mothbean and mungbean productivity through high yielding varieties, nutrient management and IPM Practices in western Rajasthan Dr. N. K. Sharma P. I. & Additional Director Research

2. Project progress : 2014-15 1Administrative approval with total outlay of Rs. 49.38 lakh for 3-years 08.07.2014 2Release of 1 st installment of Rs. 12.35 lakh by DAC23.07.2014 3Selection of two SRF through interview20.08.2014 4Joining of one SRF in the project23.02.2015  Seed material from different sources has been procured and its packing is completed  Selection of villages and farmers in six districts of western Rajasthan has been completed  Farmer participatory research programme for kharif-2015 has been finalized  All required input along with technical programme would be handed over to farmers in second fortnight of June

3. Administrative approval for 3 years 2014-15 to 2016-17 with total outlay of Rs. 49.38 lakh Budget sub-headAllocationExpenditureBalance Contractual services3,00,0004115295885 Operational cost for demonstration, visit & publication 63750013736623764 Training490000.0049000 Stationary, writing of report & publications 500000.0050000 TA and hiring of vehicle75000295572045 Institutional charges123500 0.00 Total 12,35,0001,44,30610,90,694 Allocation and expenditure of funds during 2014-15

4. Interaction with farmers regarding NFSM project Proposed events: Orientation workshop Field day programme Farmer-scientist interaction at the end of cropping season

5. Programme for Kharif-2015  Total No. of demonstrations: 216  Area under each demonstration: 0.40 ha (1.0 acre)  Total area to be covered : 86.40 hectare (216 acre)  Districts to be covered: Six 1.Jaisalmer 2.Bikaner 3.Churu 4.Jhunjhunu 5.Hanumangarh 6.Sriganganagar

6. Title Evaluation of mungbean varieties at farmer’s field in western Rajasthan ObjectivesTo demonstrate the performance of mungbean varieties at famer’s field Agro-ecological Situations Rainfed normal soil / Irrigated normal soil & water No. of Varieties 8 (Sweta, IPM 02-3, IPM 02-14, GM-4, MH-421, RMG-492, SML-668, SML-832) Area to be covered0.4 ha DesignStrip plot design No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 3 + A trial at University farm Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 18 Expected outcome High yielding and disease resistant varieties of moongbean would be identified for different agro-ecological situations of western Rajasthan.

7. Title Yield optimization of mungbean through pest and disease management at farmer’s fields in western Rajasthan ObjectivesTo demonstrate the disease and pest management practices in mungbean at famer’s field AESRainfed normal soil / Irrigated normal soil and water situation No. of treatments I.Organic module: Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride @ 8 g and Biofertilizers (Rhizobium +PSB culture) + Foliar spray of Azadirachtin @ 0.03% at 30 and 45 days after sowing II.IPM module: Seed treatment with Carbandazim @ 2.5 g/kg seed + Imidacloprid @ 3 ml/kg seed + BF (Rhizobium + PSB culture each 1 pkt of 600 g/ha) + foliar spray of Azadirachtin 0.03% @ 1.5 lit./ha at 30 days followed by second spray of Monocrotophos 36 SL @ 1.0 lit./ha at 45 days after sowing III.Farmer’s practice Area to be covered 0.40 ha DesignStrips No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 5 Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 30 Expected outcome Seed treatment and foliar spray of fungicide and pesticide would protect crop against pest and disease infestation and therefore healthy crop would results in to the higher yield.

8. Title Yield optimization of mungbean through nutritional management at farmer’s fields in western Rajasthan Objectives To demonstrate the nutritional management practices in mungbean for productivity enhancement at farmer’s field Agro-ecological situations (AES) Rainfed normal soil / Irrigated normal soil and water situation No. of treatments I.100% RDF (20 N & 40 P) II.100% RDF (20 N & 40 P) + 1% foliar spray of soluble NPK (19:19:19) at flowering stage III.Farmer’s practice + 1% foliar spray of soluble NPK (19:19:19) at flowering stage IV.Farmer’s practice Area to be covered0.40 ha DesignStrips No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 5 Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 30 Expected outcome Foliar spray of soluble NPK would support the crop growth and seed yield and therefore healthy crop would results into the higher yield.

9. Title Yield optimization in mungbean using agro-chemicals at farmer’s fields in western Rajasthan Objectives To demonstrate the response of agrochemicals in yield optimization of mungbean at farmer’s field Agro-ecological situations (AES) 1.Rainfed normal soil 2.Irrigated normal soil and water situation No. of treatments I.100% RDF (20 N & 40 P) II.100% RDF + Foliar spray of 0.2% K 2 SO 4 + 100 ppm Ascorbic acid at flowering stage III.Farmer’s practice + Foliar spray of 0.2% K 2 SO 4 + 100 ppm Ascorbic acid at flowering stage IV.Farmer’s practice Area to be covered0.40 ha DesignStrips No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 5 Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 30 Expected outcomeThe application of potassium and ascorbic acid would be helpful in maintaining normal growth and development of the plant under stressed environment, which would results into the higher yield.

10. Title Evaluation of mothbean varieties at farmer’s field in western Rajasthan ObjectivesTo demonstrate the performance of mothbean varieties at famer’s field Agro-ecological situations (AES) Rainfed normal soil No. of varieties 7 (CAZRI Moth-2, RMB-25, RMO-40, RMO-225, RMO-257, RMO-423, RMO-435 ) Area to be covered0.4 ha DesignStrip plot design No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 3 + A trial at University farm Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 18 Fertilizers & other inputs As per package of practices Expected outcome High yielding and disease resistant varieties of mothbean would be identified for different districts of western Rajasthan.

11. Title Yield optimization of mothbean through pest and disease management at farmer’s fields in western Rajasthan Objectives To demonstrate the disease and pest management module in mothbean at famer’s field AESRainfed normal soil No. of treatments I.Organic module: Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride @ 8 g and Biofertilizers (Rhizobium +PSB culture) + Foliar spray of Azadirachtin @ 0.03% at 30 and 45 days after sowing II.IPM module: Seed treatment with Carbandazim @ 2.5 g/kg seed + Imidacloprid @ 3 ml/kg seed + BF (Rhizobium + PSB culture each 1 pkt of 600 g/ha) + foliar spray of Azadirachtin 0.03% @ 1.5 lit./ha at 30 days followed by second spray of Monocrotophos 36 SL @ 1.0 lit./ha at 45 days after sowing III.Farmer’s practice Area to be covered0.40 ha DesignStrips No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 5 Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 30 Expected outcomeSeed treatment and foliar spray of fungicide and pesticide would protect crop against pest and disease infestation and therefore healthy crop would results into the higher yield.

12. Title Yield optimization of mothbean trough nutritional management at farmer’s fields in western Rajasthan Objectives To demonstrate the nutritional management practices for productivity enhancement of mothbean at farmer’s field AESRainfed normal soil No. of treatments I.100% RDF (10N & 20P) II.100% RDF (10N & 20P) + foliar spray of 1% soluble NPK (19:19:19) at flowering stage III.Farmer’s practice + foliar spray of 1% soluble NPK (19:19:19) at flowering stage IV.Farmer’s practice Area to be covered0.40 ha DesignStrips No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 5 Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 30 Expected outcome Foliar spray of soluble NPK would support the crop growth and results into the higher yield.

13. Title Yield optimization in mothbean using agro-chemicals at farmer’s fields in western Rajasthan Objectives To demonstrate the response of agro-chemicals in yield optimization of mothbean at farmer’s field AESRainfed normal soil No. of treatments I.100% RDF (10 N & 20 P) II.100% RDF + Foliar spray of 0.2% K 2 SO 4 + 100 ppm Ascorbic acid at flowering stage III.Farmer’s practice + Foliar spray of 0.2% K 2 SO 4 + 100 ppm Ascorbic acid at flowering stage IV.Farmer’s practice Area to be covered0.40 ha DesignStrips No. of locations No. of districts: 6 (Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, SGNR, HNG) No. of farmers in each districts: 5 Total No. of farmers/locations in the state: 30 Expected outcome The application of potassium and ascorbic acid would be helpful in maintaining normal growth and development of the plant under stressed environment, which would results into the higher yield.

14. Large area demonstrations under Technology village programme Foliar spray of soluble NPK at flowering stage as supplementary nutrition for augmenting crop productivity at farmer’s fields Foliar spray of azadirachtin 0.03% @ 1.5 lit./ha at 30 days followed by second spray of monocrotophos 36 SL @ 1.0 lit./ha at 45 days after sowing for pest and disease management at farmer’s fields