Agricultural Research Station, Nathnaipally
Name of the Research Station : ARS Nathnaipally
Address (Village/Town, Mandal, District) : Nathnaipally, Narsapur, Medak
Google Location Coordinates : 17° 44.3658″ N (Latitude) , 78° 17.0778′ E (Longitude)
Agro-Climatic Zone : Central Telangana Zone
Year of Establishment : 2008
Total Area (in acres) : Total: 61.07, Wet : 4.8, Dry : 22.8, Roads &buildings :1.7)
Mandated Crops : Dhaincha, Sunhemp, Agroforestry
- Studies on management practices of agro-forestry systems such as agri-silviculture, boundary plantation, silvi-horticulture, agri-silvi-horticulture.
- Performance/enhancement of the local predominant agro-forestry system.
- Intensification of Research and maintenance of Tree-oil species.
- Development of green manure varieties with high biomass and seed yield suitable to the Telangana State.
Infrastructure Facilities Available
Cultivation impliments, Drip irrigation system, Solar fence
New Genotypes Developed:
- NTPSH 11 (Sunhemp) and NTPD 13 (Dhaincha) identified as superior for green manuring.
- NTPMB 01 (Malabar neem) mutant line developed with self-pruning branches and straight growth (awaiting flowering/seedling development).
Drought Tolerant Lines identified:
- NTPD 08 (Dhaincha): 29 days to dry.
- NTPSH 04 (Sunhemp): 27 days to dry.
Superior Species Identified:
- Melia dubia (Malabar neem) found superior in growth and economics in Medak region.
- Simarouba glauca: 5.42 kg of seed for 1 l bio-deisel
- Pongamia pinnata: 10.78 kg of seed for 1 l bio-deisel
- Successful mechanical harvesting of Dhaincha in Telangana.
- Promoting seed production technology and guiding farmers on economics.
- Set up at ARS Nathnaipally with multiple species including B. balcova (Bheema bamboo), B. thulda, and D. stocksii noted for commercial importance.
Agroforestry Blocks Created:
- Planted: Mahogany (230), Teak (375), Casuarina (140), Soapnut (275), Eucalyptus (958), Malabar neem (100).
- Participating and guiding extension activities in collaboration with DAATTC, KVK, Agriculture department, FPOs and individual famers. Guiding and timely assistance to the Agriculture department during any problem related to agriculture through fileld visits, online meetings, phone calls and wattsapp group.
- Communicating with individual farmers through field visits, field days, training programmes, seed mela, kisanmela, social media, phone calls and wattsapp messages.
- Developed literature in greenmanures, forestry crops, and satisfied social media interms of scientic agriculture with timely advices
| Sl. No | Full Name & Designation | Department / Discipline | Areas of Specialization | Mail Id | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. T. SHOBHA RANI Principal Scientist |
Genetics & Plant Breeding | Development of varieties & hybrids for superior quantitative & qualitative traits, biotic & abiotic stress resistances. Teaching expertise in Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Cyto Genetics, Molecular Cyto Genetics, Population Genetics, Plant Breeding, Stress Resistance Breeding, Biotechnology, Seed Technology |
shobhapjtsau@gmail.com |  |
| 2 | Dr .P. satish, Senior Scientist & Head | Agronomy | Nano technology crop Production Vermicompost production Organic production |
sathishpindi@gmail.com |  |
Station In-Charge (Name & Designation): Dr. T. SHOBHA RANI,
Principal Scientist, ARS, Nathnaipally
e-Mail: arsnathnaipally@pjtau.edu.in
Mobile Number : 8333818209