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Identification of potential ecological zones for introduction of suitable

Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties; a step towards poverty alleviation and
sustainable development in the FATA region of Pakistan

Principle Investigator: Dr. Shujaul Mulk Khan

Research Assistant: Zeeshan Ahmad and Farman
Ullah

ALP-PARC Project, Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam

University Islamabad, Pakistan
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2019-2021
Grapes Cultivation

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 Grape ( Vitis vinifera L.)
 Grapes are well known for their economic values around the globe.

 Total area for grapes cultivation is approximately 7,568,600 hectares

with a 2% increase per year (Urbi et al., 2014).

 Major grapes producing countries are China, France, Italy, Spain,

Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Argentina, Chile, Australia and
South Africa.

 Grapes need cool winter and relatively dry summer, with temperature
ranging from 15°C to 40°C.

 Grapes required a pH of soil ranges from 5.5-7.0 for its best cultivation
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Aims
Introduction of suitable crop (Grapes) in suitable place at suitable
time

1. To find out the suitable Grape varieties, suitable soil and micro
climatic conditions for propagation and extension in semi-arid
subtropical and dry temperate regions of FATA Pakistan.

2. To introduce viticulture in Dry Temperate Ecological Zone of FATA

in particular and adjacent areas in general.

3. To alleviate poverty by enhancing the socioeconomic status of

people of FATA through viticulture development and to Bring
FATA region to the mainstream development in the scenario of
Vision 2025.

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Methodology - Year Wise Schedule (Gantt Chart)

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Preparation of grape cuttings

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Soil preparation

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Filling of plastic bags

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Use of the Rooting Hormone

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Plantation

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Sproutting Condition

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Grapes Nursery at the Botanical Garden, QAU

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 Time for Plantation

• Depend upon the environmental conditions of

an area.

• Mostly, between 15 January o 28 February

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Selection of site or field

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Field Preparation

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Making plots and sub-plots

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 Grape varieties and study design

Crimson Seedless, NARC-Black Seeded, Perlette Seeded, Alpanso’ Superior, Tarkaya

Tarlkalyn, Autumn Royle, Early Green Seedless, Red Globe Seedless, Thomson Seedless
Flame Seedless, King Ruby, Sultania C, Shogran1, Sundarkhani, Round green, Oval red,
Round black, Round White, Oval yellow, NARC Black (C), and Sultania (C)

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Plantation in the field

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First Irrigation

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Data recording and growth rate

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 Supporting Pillars
• Types:
• There are two common types of pillars

I-Shape

Y-Shape

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Making Supporting Pillars

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Arrangement of Plants on supporting net

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 Use of Fertilizers

• It depends upon; (1) Soil Type, (2) Age of Plants and

(3) Temperature of the area.
» Manure
» Nitrogen
» Phosphorus
» Potassium
» NPK fertilizers

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NPK

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Ripening Fruits and its requirements

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Threats: - Birds, Insects and pathogens
• Birds
• Pests
• Red mites
• Wasps species
• Berry moths
• Fungi
• Bacteria
• Viruses 34
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 Berries and its Protection

• Two Types of Berries Protection

• Berry cover

• Whole plants/nets Cover

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Protection from birds

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 Production per acre
• Generally 700 grape plants are planted in one-acre area.

• Estimated production of grapes per plant ranges from 10 to

50 kg.

• Accordingly, per acre grapes production ranges from 7000

kg - 35000kg

• Estimated revenue ranges from Rs. 700000 – 3500000 per

acre
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Prunning

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 Pruning time

• Pruning time starts from;

15 December to 15 January

depends upon the area

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 Grapes varieties
• Sundarkhani
• Shoogran
• Sultania-C
• NARC-Black
• Flame Seedless
• Early Green Seedless
• Autumn Royal
• King Ruby
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• Thomson Seedless
• Crimson Seedless
• Red Globe
• Perlette
• Shegali
• Kala Kagroo mix etc

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 Important links to follow
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3
44490967_Methods_of_Grapes_Cultivatio
n_angwr_ky_kasht_k_tryq

• https://web.facebook.com/watch/?ref=sear
ch&v=648388209029616&external_log_id
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