Project title: Studies on use of Silica in Agriculture

Project proposal
Submitted to
Seema Mineral & Metals, Udaipur

Submitted by

Directorate of Research
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology,
Udaipur

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 Project title: Studies on use of Silica in Agriculture

Name of the Centre : MPUAT, Udaipur

Location of the experiment : Agricultural Research Station, RCA Farm,
Udaipur
Duration : Two years (2018-19 & 2019-2020)
Name of Coordinator : Dr S.K. Sharma, Professor (Agronomy) and
ZDR, ARS, Udaipur
Co- coordinator : Dr. Roshan Choudhary, Assistant Professor
(Agronomy), Department of Agronomy, DOR,
MPUAT, Udaipur
Introduction
Balanced nutrition results in increased production potential for crop plants, thus it is
important that the plants grow and develop in the presence of essential mineral elements, which
are readily available to them. In addition to these essential elements, Silica (Si) is also a
beneficial plant nutrient (Takahashi and Miyake, 1977). An adequate supply of silicon to paddy
from tillering to elongation stage increases the number of grains per panicle and the percentage
of ripening (Korndorferet al., 2001). It is also suggested that the silicon plays a crucial role in
preventing or minimizing the lodging incidence in the cereal crops, it is a matter of great
importance in terms of crop productivity (Singh et al., 2005).
Although Si is the second most abundant element in mineral soils but supply of available
Si to some crops may be limiting. In crop production the benefits from Si fertilization may
include increased yield, enhanced disease and insect resistance and tolerance to stresses such as
cold, drought and toxic metals. Wheat, paddy, cucurbits, turf grass, corn and sugarcane are the
crops that have been shown to be benefited by Si fertilization.
Silicon plays a significant role in imparting both biotic and abiotic stress resistance and
enhances productivity of crops and improves soil health. It does not damage the plants upon its
excess accumulation. High accumulation of Si in paddy has been demonstrated to be necessary
for healthy growth without adverse effect on yield stable production. For this reason, Si has been
recognized as an "agronomically essential element" in Japan and silicate fertilizers have been
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applied to paddy soils (Ma, 2004). In recent years Si has been considered as quasi-essential
element. Several studies suggest that Si enhances disease resistance in plants, imparts turgidity to
the cell walls and has a putative role in mitigating the metal toxicities.
Organic agriculture is gaining momentum in the world consequently. There is a growing
demand of organic food. Among the food organic wheat is a principal cereal crop of the world.
In India wheat occupies second place after rice contributing substantially to the national food
security by providing more than 50 per cent of the calories to the people who mainly depend on
it (Choudhary et al., 2017). In organic production, natural sources of silicon can be used to
increase the growth and yield of crops. The 100 % natural fresh water silicon flour is being used
in crops, vegetables and fruit as organic pesticide and bio enhancers. Therefore, use of silicon in
cereals can help in enhancing the growth and productivity and it can be used as 100 % organic
input.
The magnitude of the benefits of Si and its effect on the conditions of crop yield
components in Rajasthan, are unknown. Thus, the aim of this work was to assess the changes in
the yield components of crops caused by silicon foliar as well as soil application.
Objectives:
1. To study the effect of silica on crop productivity and soil health under conventional &
organic management
2. To find out the efficacy of silica in controlling pest & disease of crops
3. To assess the effect of silica on storage pest of crops.
4. To evaluate the effect of silica on nematode population and productivity of polyhouse
crops

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 Experiment No. 1: Studies on effect of soil & foliar applicationsilica on growth, yield &
productivity of maize under organic farming
Treatment details
(A) Soil Application
i) Control (No application)
ii) 50 kg ha-1
iii) 75 kg ha-1
iv) 100 kg ha-1
v) 125 kg ha-1
vi) 150 kg ha-1
(B) Foliar application
i) Control (No spray)
ii) Water spray
iii) 0.25%
iv) 0.50%
v) 0.75%
vi) 1%
Other experiment details

a) Replications : 03

b) Total of number of treatments: 36

b) Total plots : 108

c) Experimental design : Split plot design (main plot- soil applied silicon

sub plot – foliar spray silicon)

d) Plot size : Gross 5.0 m x 4.8 m = 24 m2

; Net 4.0 m x 2.4 m = 9.6 m2

e) Time of sowing : Kharif, 2018

f) Plant geometry : 60 cm X 25 cm

g) Variety : PM - 9

h) Seed rate : 20 kgha-1

i) Treatment application : Silicon will be applied through Diatomonas earth certified

by SGS. The product will be procured from Seema Minerals &
Metals, Udaipur. The diatomonas earthcontains 80.69 % SiO2.
j) Fertilizer application : Through organic sources as per package of practices of
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 organic maize

k) Irrigation : Irrigation at critical stages

Observations:

 Growth attributes
 Yield attributes and Yield
 Protein content (%)
 Nutrient content and uptake
 Economic evaluation
 Net return (Rs./ha)
 B:C ratio

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. S. K. Sharma ZDR & PI

Dr. Roshan Choudhary Assistant Professor & Co-PI

Dr. R.S. Choudhary Assistant Professor & Co-PI

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 Experiment No. 2: Evaluation of bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous against
anthracnose of chilli
Objectives:
 To study silica diatomaceous and botanical for suppression of Anthracnose Caused by
Colletotrichum capsici in vitro at different concentrations.

 To find out silica diatomaceous, and botanical for suppression of the anthracnose of
chilli in organic pot culture.
Plan of work
 In vitro studies (Bioassay) of silica diatomaceous at 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% and that of
botanical Neem oil (0.5 %) using food poison technique. Treatments: 6 (including
control) silica diatomaceous with 4 concentrations and botanical with 1 (0.5%)
concentration Replications:5; Design: CRD
Observations
Fungal growth measurement (mm) in diameter
 Effect of silica diatomaceous and botanical will be evaluated for suppression
Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum capsici in pot culture.
Treatment details
1. Silica diatomaceous 2 %
2. Silica diatomaceous 4 %
3. Silica diatomaceous 6 %
4. Silica diatomaceous 8 %
5. Neem oil (0.5 %)
6. Control
Treatments- 6, Replication- 3, Design- CRD , Spray applications : 2
**Observations: Observations for disease will be recorded on (0-5 disease rating score) and there
by PDI will be calculated
Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Amit Trivedi Professor & PI
Dr. K.D. Ameta Asstt. Prof. & Co-PI

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Experiment No. 3: Evaluation of bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous against alternaria leaf
spot of brinjal
Objectives:
 To evaluate silica diatomaceous and botanical for suppression of leaf spot Caused by
Alternaria sp. of brinjal in vitro at different concentrations.

 To assess silica diatomaceous and botanical for suppression of the Alternaria leaf spot
of brinjal in organic pot culture.
Plan of work:
 In vitro studies (Bioassay) of silica diatomaceous at 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% and that of
botanical Neem oil (0.5 %) using food poison technique. Treatments: 6 (including
control) silica diatomaceous with 4 concentrations and botanical with 1 concentration
(0.5%).
Observations:
Fungal growth measurement (mm) in diameter
 Effect of silica diatomaceous and botanical will be evaluated for suppression leaf spot
Caused by Alternaria sp. of brinjal in pot culture.
Treatment details:
1. Silica diatomaceous 2 %
2. Silica diatomaceous 4 %
3. Silica diatomaceous 6 %
4. Silica diatomaceous 8 %
5. Neem oil (0.5 %)
6. Control
Treatments- 6, Replication- 3, Design- CRD, spray applications: 2
**Observations: Observations for disease will be recorded on (0-5 disease rating score)
and there by PDI will be calculated
Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Amit Trivedi Professor & PI
Dr. K.D. Ameta Asstt. Prof. & Co-PI

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 Experiment No. 4: Evaluation of bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous earth against rice
weevil in stored maize

Objectives
To evaluate the bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous, insecticides and botanicals for the
management of rice weevil infesting stored maize.
Plan of work
The experiment on evaluation the effect of diatomaceous earth on Rice weevil infesting
stored maize will be conducted under laboratory conditions. The experiment will be laid out in
CRD with 8 treatments and 3 replications. The 200 g grains / kernels will be treated with
diatomaceous earth and botanicals, stored in the glass jar and the known number of rice weevil
will be released in the stored grains and will be kept in laboratory for the 4 to 12 weeks.
Observations
The observations will be recorded after 4 weeks of the infestation at weekly interval on the basis
of following parameters:
 The mortality of rice weevil
 Adult emergence
 Percent loss in stored grain weight
Treatment Details
1. Silica diatomaceous 1%
2. Silica diatomaceous 2%
3. Silica diatomaceous 3%
4. Silica diatomaceous 4%
5. Neem oil 1 %
6. Nirgudi oil 1%
7. Standard insecticides (at recommended dose)
8. Control

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Hemant Swami Assistant Professor & PI
Dr. Lekha Assistant Professor & Co- PI

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 Experiment No. 5: Evaluation of bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous earth against pulse
beetle in stored soybean
Objectives
 To evaluate the bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous, insecticides and botanicals for the
management of pulse beetle in stored soybean.
Plan of work
The experiment on evaluation the effect of diatomaceous earth on pulse beetle infesting
stored soybean will be conducted under laboratory conditions. The experiment will be laid out in
CRD with 8 treatments and 3 replications. The 200 g grains / kernels will be treated with
diatomaceous earth and botanicals, stored in the glass jar and the known number of pulse beetle
will be released in the stored grains and will be kept in laboratory for the 4 to 12 weeks.
Observations
The observations will be recorded after 4 weeks of the infestation at weekly interval on the basis
of following parameters:
 The mortality of pulse beetle
 Adult emergence
 Percent loss in stored grain weight
Treatment Details
1. Silica diatomaceous 1%
2. Silica diatomaceous 2%
3. Silica diatomaceous 3%
4. Silica diatomaceous 4%
5. Standard insecticides (at recommended dose)
6. Neem oil 1 %
7. Mustard oil 1%
8. Control

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Hemant Swami Assistant Professor & PI
Dr. Lekha Assistant Professor & Co- PI

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 Experiment No. 6: Evaluation of bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous earth against pulse
beetle in stored black gram
Objectives
 To evaluate the bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous, insecticides and botanicals for the
management of pulse beetle in stored black gram.
Plan of work
The experiment on evaluation the effect of diatomaceous earth on pulse beetle infesting
stored black gram will be conducted under laboratory conditions. The experiment will be laid out
in CRD with 8 treatments and 3 replications. The 200 g grains / kernels will be treated with
diatomaceous earth and botanicals, stored in the glass jar and the known number of pulse beetle
will be released in the stored grains and will be kept in laboratory for the 4 to 12 weeks.
Observations
The observations will be recorded after 4 weeks of the infestation at weekly interval on the basis
of following parameters:
 The mortality of pulse beetle
 Adult emergence
 Percent loss in stored grain weight
Treatment Details:
1.Silica diatomaceous 1%
2.Silica diatomaceous 2%
3.Silica diatomaceous 3%
4. Silica diatomaceous 4%
5.Neem oil 1 %
6. Mustard oil 1%
7. Standard insecticides (at recommended dose)
8. 8.Control

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Hemant Swami Assistant Professor & PI
Dr. Lekha Assistant Professor & Co-PI

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Experiment No. 7: Evaluation of bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous earth against red Flour
beetle in stored wheat
Objectives
To evaluate the bio-efficacy of silica diatomaceous, insecticides and botanicals for the
management of Red flour beetle infesting stored wheat.
Plan of work
The experiment on evaluation the effect of diatomaceous earth on Red flour beetle
infesting stored wheat will be conducted under laboratory conditions. The experiment will be
laid out in CRD with 8 treatments and 3 replications. The 200 g grains / kernels will be treated
with diatomaceous earth and botanicals, stored in the glass jar and the known number of Red
flour beetle will be released in the stored grains and will be kept in laboratory for the 4 to 12
weeks.
Observations
The observations will be recorded after 4 weeks of the infestation at weekly interval on the basis
of following parameters:
 The mortality of Red flour beetle
 Adult emergence
 Percent loss in stored grain weight
Treatment Details
1.Silica diatomaceous 1%
2.Silica diatomaceous 2%
3. Silica diatomaceous 3%
4.Silica diatomaceous 4%
5.Standard insecticides (at recommended dose)
6.Dry Neem Leaves 1 %
7.Nirgudi oil 1%
8.Control
Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Hemant Swami Assistant Professor & PI
Dr. Lekha Assistant Professor & Co-PI
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Experiment No.8: Effect of silica enriched farm waste compost on soil fertility
and yield of Pea

Objectives:

 To study the effect of silica enriched farm waste compost on yield attributes and
yield of Pea
 To study the effect of silica enriched farm waste compost on soil fertility

Treatment details
(i) Control
(ii) Farm waste compost + 1 % silica on dry weight basis
(iii) Farm waste compost + 2 % silica on dry weight basis
(iv) Farm waste compost + 3 % silica on dry weight basis
(v) Farm waste compost + 4 % silica on dry weight basis
(vi) Farm waste compost + 5 % silica on dry weight basis
Other experiment details
a) Replications : 4
b) Total plots : 24
c) Experimental design : CRD
Observations
 Yield attributes and Yield
 Nutrient content and uptake
 Soil analysis (Before sowing and after crop harvest N, P, K, Zn, Fe & Si)
 Organic carbon
 pH& EC

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Gajanand Jat Assistant Professor & PI
Dr. S. K. Sharma ProfessorCo-PI

Dr. Roshan Choudhary Assistant Professor &Co-PI

Dr. R.S. Choudhary Assistant Professor & Co-PI

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 Experiment No.9: Effect of silica enriched vermicompost on soil fertility and yield of Pea

Objectives:

 To study the effect of silica enriched vermicompost on yield attributes and

yield of Pea
 To study the effect of silica enriched vermicompost on soil fertility

Treatment details
(i) Control
(ii) Vermicompost + 1 % silica on dry weight basis
(iii) Vermicompost + 2 % silica on dry weight basis
(iv) Vermicompost + 3 % silica on dry weight basis
(v) Vermicompost + 4 % silica on dry weight basis
(vi) Vermicompost + 5 % silica on dry weight basis
Other experiment details
a) Replications : 4

b) Total plots : 24

c) Experimental design : CRD

Observations
 Yield attributes and Yield
 Nutrient content and uptake
 Soil analysis (Before sowing and after crop harvest N, P, K, Zn, Fe & Si)
 Organic carbon
 pH& EC

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. Gajanand Jat Assistant Professor & PI
Dr. S. K. Sharma Professor Co-PI

Dr. Roshan Choudhary Assistant Professor & Co-PI

Dr. R.S. Choudhary Assistant Professor & Co-PI

Experiment No. 10: Effect of silica application on growth, yield and quality of tomato.

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Objectives:

 To study the effect of silica (Soil Application) on growth and yield of Tomato.
 To study the effect of silica (Soil Application) on quality of Tomato.
Treatment details
i. Control
ii. 25 tonnes FYM / ha
iii. 20 Kg / ha Silica Diatomaceous
iv. 25 tonnes FYM / ha + 40 Kg / ha Silica Diatomaceous
v. RDF + 25 Tonnes FYM / ha + 60 Kg / ha Silica Diatomaceous
vi. RDF + 25 Tonnes FYM/ ha + 80 Kg / ha Silica Diatomaceous
vii. RDF + 25 Tonnes FYM / ha + 100 Kg / ha Silica Diatomaceous
Replications: 3
Design: CRD
Observation:
i. Plant height at 60 And 90 DAT (cm)
ii. Chlorophyll content
iii. No. of fruits per plant
iv. Weight of fruits per plant (g)
v. Vitamin C content of fruit (mg/100g)
vi. Dry matter content (%)
vii. Net returns
viii. B:C ratio

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. K. D. Ameta Assistant Professor & PI

Dr. B. G. Chhipa Assistant Professor & Co-PI

Experiment No. 11: Effect of foliar application of silica on growth, yield and quality of tomato
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Objectives:

 To study the effect of silica (Foliar Application) on growth and yield of Tomato.
 To study the effect of silica (Foliar Application) on quality of Tomato.
Treatment details
i. Control
ii. 25 Tonnes FYM / ha + Silica Diatomaceous 2 %
iii. RDF+ Silica Diatomaceous 2 %
iv. RDF+ 25 Tonnes FYM / ha + Silica Diatomaceous 2 %
v. RDF+ 25 Tonnes FYM / ha + Silica Diatomaceous 4 %
vi. RDF+ 25 Tonnes FYM / ha + Silica Diatomaceous 6 %
vii. RDF+ 25 Tonnes FYM / ha + Silica Diatomaceous 8 %
Replications: 3
Design: CRD
Observation
i. Plant height at 60 And 90 DAT (cm)
ii. Chlorophyll content
iii. No. of fruits per plant
iv. Weight of fruits per plant (g)
v. Vitamin C content of fruit (mg/100g)
vi. Dry matter content (%)
vii. Net returns
viii. B:C ratio

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. B. G. Chhipa Assistant Professor & PI

Dr. K. D. Ameta Assistant Professor & Co-PI

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Experiment No.12: Bio-efficacy of Silica diatomaceous earth for the management of root-
knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in tomato.
Objective : To find out the perfect dose of Silica diatomaceous earth against root-knot
nematode, M. incognita in tomato.
Plan of work :Experiments on evaluating the effect of Silica diatomaceous earth on root knot
nematode, M. incognita infecting tomato will be conducted under pot condition in cage house.
The experiment will be laid out in CRD with 8 treatments each with 3 replications. The 9’’
earthen will be filled with the pre-existing root-knot nematode infested soil over economic
threshold level and the respective treatments will provided in each pot 15 days prior to
transplanting of tomato seedlings.
Two sets of experiment will be conducted, a) nursery treatment with silica diatomaceous earth @
4% w/w along with vermicompost and
b) untreated nursery
The seedlings raised in both the nurseries will be transplanted separately for further studies, viz.
Treatments :
i. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 2%w/w
ii. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 4%w/w
iii. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 6%w/w
iv. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 8%w/w
v. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 10%w/w
vi. Soil Application of Trichoderma viride @ 2% w/w
vii. Soil Application of Carbofuran 3G @ 35 mg/Kg soil
viii. Untrated control
After 45 days of transplanting, the plants will be uprooted and desired observations will
be recorded.
Observations:
A. Host-Plant Parameters
i. Shoot length
ii. Fresh Shoot weight
iii. Root length
iv. Fresh Root weight
B. Nematode Parameters
i. Initial nematode population per 200 cc soil
ii. Final nematode population per 200 cc soil
iii. No of galls/knots per plant
iv. No of eggmasses per plant
v. No of eggs & larvae per egg mass
vi. Total nematode population.
Period: 2 years
Name: Dr. M.K. Sharma Designation: Prof. & Head (PI) Signature

Dr. K. D. Ameta Designation: Asstt. Prof. (Co-PI) Signature

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Experiment No.13: Bio-efficacy of Silica diatomaceous earth for the management of
reniform nematode, Rotylenculus reniformis in Capsicum
Objective: To find out the perfect dose of Silica diatomaceous earth against reniform
nematode, Rotylenculus reniformis in Capsicum.
Plan of work: An experiment on evaluating the effect of Silica diatomaceous earth on root knot
nematode, M. incognita infecting Capsicum seedling will be planted under pot condition in cage
house. The experiment will be laid out in CRD with 8 treatments each with 3 replications.
The 9’’ earthen will be filled with the pre-existing root-knot nematode infested soil over
economic threshold level and the respective treatments will provided in each pot 15 days prior to
sowing of mung.
Treatments:
i. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 2%w/w
ii. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 4%w/w
iii. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 6%w/w
iv. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 8%w/w
v. Soil Application of Silica diatomaceous earth (SDE)@ 10%w/w
vi. Soil Application of Trichoderma viride @ 2% w/w
vii. Soil Application of Carbofuran 3G @ 35 mg/Kg soil
viii. Untreated control
After 45 days of sowing, the plants will be uprooted and desired observations will be
recorded.
Observations:
C. Host-Plant Parameters
i. Shoot length
ii. Fresh Shoot weight
iii. Root length
iv. Fresh Root weight
D. Nematode Parameters
i. Initial nematode population per 200 cc soil
ii. Final nematode population per 200 cc soil
iii. No of galls/knots per plant
iv. No of eggmasses per plant
v. No of eggs & larvae per egg mass
vi. Total nematode population.

Period: 2 years
Name: 1. Dr. K.D. Ameta (PI) Assistant Professor, (Horticulture), Signature
RCA, Udaipur
2. Dr. M.K. Sharma (Co-PI) Designation: Prof. & Head Signature

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 Experiment No. 14: Effect of Silicon on Growth, Yield and Quality of Organic Wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.)
Objectives
 To study the effect of silicon on growth and yield of organic wheat.

Treatment details
A. Doses of silicon
D1 : Control (water spray only)
D2: 2 g/liter water
D3 : 4 g/liter water
D4 : 6 g/liter water
D5 : 8 g/liter water
B. Stage of silicon application
S1 : CRI stage
S2 : Jointing stage
S3 : Tillering stage

Experimental details

a) Total number of treatments : 15

b) Replications : 03

c) Total plots : 45

d) Experimental design : Randomized block design (Factorial)

e) Plot size : Gross 5.0 m x 3.6 m =18m2

Net 4.0 m x 3.15 m =12.6 m2

f) Time of sowing : Rabi, 2018

g) Plant geometry : 22.5 cm X 2-3 cm

h) Variety : Raj.- 4120

i) Seed rate : 100 kg/ha

j) Treatment application : Silicon will be applied through Diatomonas earth certified

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 by SGS. The product will be procured from Seema
Minerals & Metals, Udaipur. The diatomonas earth
contains 80.69 % SiO2.

k) Fertilizer application : Through organic sources as per package of practices of

organic wheat.

l) Irrigation : Irrigation at critical stages

Observations:

 Growth attributes
 Yield attributes and Yield
 Nutrient content and uptake
 Economic:
o Net return (Rs./ha)
o B:C ratio

Period: 2 years

Name Designation Signature

Dr. S. K. Sharma ZDR & PI

Dr. Roshan Choudhary Assistant Professor & Co-PI

Dr. R. S. Choudhary Assistant Professor & Co-PI

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Budget
S. No. Particulars Year Total
I II
1 Contractual Services 2.40 2.40 4.80
 Two skilled persons @ Rs. 10,000/month
2 Recurring Contingency (inputs, chemicals, lab 11.00 11.00 22.00
expenditure, labour analysis fee, data recording
system web portal & on-line information availability,
data card ITK data workshop, training etc.)
3 Non Recurring Contingency 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total 13.90 13.90 27.80

Expected quantifiable out come

 Rate of application of silica for soil and foliar application in maize will be determined
for higher productivity and profitability of maize
 Rate of application silica will be determined against anthracnose of chilli in pot
culture.
 Rate of application of silica diatomaceous, fungicide and botanical will be evaluated
for suppression anthracnose in pot culture
 Different doses of silica diatomaceous, insecticides and botanicals for the
management of pulse beetle in stored soybean, maize, blackgram and wheat will be
made available
 Dose of silica enriched vermicompost and farm waste compost will be mentioned on
soil fertility and crop productivity.

Investigators:
(a) Principal Investigator:
Dr. S.K. Sharma, Professor (Agronomy) & Zonal Director Research, MPUAT, Udaipur
(b) Co-Principal Investigators:
1. Dr. Roshan Choudhary, Assistant Professor, Agronomy, RCA, Udaipur
2. Dr. Gajanand Jat, Assistant Professor, Soil Science, RCA, Udaipur
3. Dr. Amit Trivedi, Associate Professor, Plant Pathology, RCA, Udaipur
4. Dr. Hemant Swami, Assistant Professor, Entomology, RCA, Udaipur
5. Dr. B. G. Chhipa, Assistant Professor, Horticulture, RCA, Udaipur
6. Dr. R.S. Choudhary, Assistant Professor, Agronomy, RCA, Udaipur
7. Dr. M.K. Sharma, Prof. & Head, Nematology, RCA, Udaipur
8. Dr. K.D. Ameta, Assistant Professor, Horticulture, RCA, Udaipur

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 CERTIFICATE OF UNDERTAKING

This is to certify that:

1. The internal review process of the participating institution have been followed to
ensure that the research work proposed for funding does not duplicate the work
already done for being carried out and has been fully merged with the institution
research agenda.
2. Necessary provision for the program/project will be made in the
institution/University/State budget in anticipation of the sanction of the project.
3. We/I undertake to abide by the policies and procedures laid down by funding agency.
4. We/I will be responsible for timely completion of project as per the provision of the
project proposal.

PI Co-PI Co-PI
Dr. S. K. Sharma Dr. Roshan Choudhary Dr. Amit Trivedi Associate
Zonal Director Research Assistant Professor, Professor, Plant Pathology,
ARS, Udaipur Agronomy, RCA, Udaipur RCA, Udaipur

Co-PI Co-PI Co-PI

Dr.Gajanand Jat Dr. Hemant Swami Dr. B. G. Chhipa Assistant
Assistant Professor, Soil Assistant Professor, Professor, Horticulture,
Science, RCA, Udaipur Entomology, RCA, Udaipur CTAE, Udaipur

Co-PI Co-PI Co-PI

Dr. M.K. Sharma Dr. K.D. Ameta Dr. R.S. Choudhary
Prof. & Head, Nematology, Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor,
RCA, Udaipur Horticulture, RCA, Udaipur Agronomy, RCA, Udaipur

Signature of Executive authority of the Lead centre/University

Zonal Director Research

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Director Research

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