Mulberry Agronomy Section

Agronomy & Soil Science

SCIENTISTS:

1. Dr. R. Mahesh, Scientist-C (Agronomy)

2. Dr. V. Vijay, Scientist-C (Soil Science)

ACTIVITIES:

Conduct research and developmental work for improvement in quality mulberry leaf productivity by evolving appropriate irrigated and rainfed agronomical packages for high yielding mulberry varieties from time to time.
Develop cost-effective mulberry cultivation technology.
Promotion of eco -friendly technologies, maintenance of soil health and redress of agro-ecological condition with curtailment of inorganic fertilizers in mulberry cultivation.

PROJECTS:

*Sl No.*	*Project Code & Title*	*PI of the Project*	*Duration*	*Objective*	*Total Budget (in Lakh Rs)*	*Expected Outcome*
1	PPA 02005SI: Optimization of spacing and nutrient dose for newly developed high yielding mulberry variety (C-2038) under irrigated condition	Dr. R Mahesh, Sci.-C	Oct, 2019 - Sep, 2023	To find out the optimum spacing and level of fertilizer for higher leaf productivity and better leaf quality under irrigated condition for the high yielding mulberry variety, C-2038.	9.95	Package of practices for mulberry variety, C-2038