The ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur established its Regional Research Station-Cum-Off-Season Nursery in the year 2011 at Dharwad in Karnataka to enhance the production and productivity of pulse crops in southern India. The Regional Research Station is located on the University of Agricultural Sciences campus near Yattinagudda village and is about 5 km away from Dharwad City, 9 km from Dharwad Railway Station, and 27 km from Hubli Airport.
Cowpea, Horsegram, Mungbean, Urdbean, Chickpea and Pigeonpea.
Hon’ble Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR Dr. Himanshu Pathak., visited ICAR-IIPR Regional Research Station Dharwad on 12th June 2023 and had an interactive meeting with all the staff of ICAR-IIPR, RRS, Dharwad. Dr. S.L. Patil Principal Scientist and Officer-in-Charge briefly explained the research, extension and training activities carried out at the Regional Station. Further he also briefed about the strategic importance of the Regional Research Station, Dharwad for generation advancement during the off-season for the winter pulses such as chickpea, lentil, fieldpea and rajmash during kharif season and mungbean and urdbean during the winter season. Further Dr. Patil explained breeding research program carried out in the mandate crops i.e. cowpea and horsegram at the Dharwad Station. Crop Protection and Crop Production Scientists briefly explained the research program in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, and Agronomy in pulse and pulse-based cropping systems. Hon’ble DG ICAR enquired about the target geographical area for which scientists of the Dharwad Regional Station are focusing to solve the problems of farmers in pulse and pulse-based cropping systems.
Hon’ble DG ICAR, obtained information on the seed hub project, the status of breeder seed production, and details of mungbean varieties released for the south zone by the Research Station/Institute. Further, he discussed pigeonpea production in the state of Karnataka, and hybrid pigeonpea breeding, including the major diseases affecting pigeonpea productivity. Hon’ble DG ICAR emphasized the importance of the transfer of technology generated by the Regional Station for adoption by the farmers in the region. Further he also enlightened the Scientists of the Regional Station to concentrate on research and extension activities that improve the pulse productivity and income of the farmers including meeting their home requirements. Hon’ble DG ICAR visited the farm and Dr. Patil briefed about the various facilities created in the campus such as rainout shelters, net house, glass house, and IIPR mini dal mill. He appreciated all the staff and made in his remarks in the Visitor’s book “Good work is going on, wish lots of success in the field. Congratulations to all the staff for doing good work”. Later Hon’ble DG, ICAR planted a sapling in the garden area of IIPR-RRS Dharwad. Dr. B.D. Biradar, Director of Research, UAS Dharwad and Dr. V. Venkatasubramanian, Director ATARI Bengaluru also accompanied Hon’ble DG during his visit to RRS, Dharwad and had a discussion on the issues related to pulses production in Karnataka state and the spread of technologies in the farmer’s fields including seed production by the government and private organizations.
Farm Map of Regional station, Dharwad
S. NO. | Cadre | Sanctioned | Filled | Vacant |
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1 | Scientific | 05 | 05 | — |
2 | Technical | 02 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 07 | 06 | 01 |
S. NO. | Name | Position |
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1 | Mr. Nikhil Ramrao Mohite | Technical Assistant |
S.No. | Cadre | Sanctioned | Filled | Vacant |
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1 | Scientific | 05 | 06 | 00 |
2 | Technical | 02 | 01 | 01 |
3 | Administration
UDC and LDC |
2 | 0 | 2 |
Research Projects Under Operations
S.NO. | Project (Discipline wise) | PI & Co-PI |
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1 |
Breeding for yield enhancement and multiple stress resistance of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp.) for the southern peninsular zone. |
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2 |
Genetic enhancement for grain yield and resistance to multiple disease resistance in horsegram (Macrotyloma uniflorum (L.)) |
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3 |
Enhancing productivity in diverse pulses based cropping systems through improved nutrient management in Deccan Plateau. |
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4 |
Sustaining Crop Productivity for Pulse based Cropping System through Integrated Nutrient Management in Vertisols of Peninsular India |
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5 |
Ecofriendly management of insect pests in Vigna pulses (Mungbean, Urdbean, Cowpea and Horsegram) for Southern India. |
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6 |
Integrated disease management for foliar diseases of Vigna pulses and horsegram. |
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7 |
Seasonal dynamics of major pest and diseases of pulse crops in peninsular India. |
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8 |
Development of model pulses village through integrated technological interventions in selected zones of India |
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(A) Infrastructure:
S.NO. | Name of Equipment’s | Quantity (Nos) |
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1 | Digital pH Meter | 02 |
2 | Laminar Air Flow Cabinet | 01 |
3 | BOD Incubator | 01 |
4 | Hot Air Oven | 02 |
5 | Double Distillation Unit | 02 |
6 | Electronic Balance | 01 |
7 | Weighing Balances | 02 |
8 | Vertical Autoclave | 01 |
9 | Soil Thermometer | 10 |
10 | GPS Satellite Model | 01 |
11 | Moisture Meter | 01 |
12 | Humidity Temperature Meter | 01 |
13 | Binocular Microscope | 01 |
14 | Refrigerator | 01 |
15 | Orbital shaking incubator | 01 |
16 | Sewing machine hand held | 01 |
17 | Portable water purification system | 01 |
(C) Farm Implements and Vehicle:
S.NO. | Name of Item | Quantity (Nos) |
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1 | Tractor with Hydraulic Trolley | 01 |
2 | Four-wheel drive power-operated mini tractor | 01 |
3 | Manual Operated Tractor Trolley | 01 |
4 | Water Tanker | 01 |
5 | Single Mould Board Plough | 01 |
6 | Double Reversible Mould Board Plough | 01 |
7 | Disc Harrow | 01 |
8 | Rotavator | 01 |
9 | Land Leveller | 01 |
10 | Cultivator | 01 |
11 | Bund Maker | 01 |
12 | Blade Harrow | 01 |
13 | Seed Grader | 01 |
14 | Raised Bed Planter | 01 |
15 | Brush Cutter Machine | 01 |
16 | Seed cum Fertilizer Drill | 01 |
17 | Manual Seed Drill | 01 |
18 | Sprinkler Set | 01 |
19 | Portable Power Sprayer | 01 |
20 | Battery Operated Sprayer | 01 |
21 | Multipurpose Thresher | 01 |
22 | Lawn Mower | 01 |
23 | Jeep (Tata Sumo) | 01 |