Browsing by Author "Joshi, G.D."

Now showing 1 - 3 of 3
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Banawali types of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) of the Konkan Region of Maharashtra State
    (Indian Coconut Journal, 2003-11) Nagwekar, D.D.; Sawant, V.S.; Desai, V.S.; Mahadik, M.V.; Khan, H.H.; Joshi, G.D.; Jambhale, N.D.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Evaluation of Coconut Germplasm in the Konkan Region of Maharashtra State
    (2002-03) Nagwekar, D.D.; Sawant, V.S.; Joshi, G.D.; Khan, H.H.
    Fifteen genotypes of coconut planted in 1958 were evaluated for yield attributes under irrigated condition at the Regional Coconut Research Station, Bhatye, Rantagiri (M.S.) representing sandy soil of Konkan region of Maharashtra State. So far one variety viz. Pratap has been released and two varieties viz. Laccadive Ordinary and Philippines Ordinary and one hybrid T x D have been recommended for cultivation in the Konkan region of Maharashtra State. The performance of these varieties and hybrids has been evaluated in this paper.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Performance of Spice Crop as Intercrops in Coconut Plantation Under Konkan Condition
    (2007-02) Nagawekar, D.D.; Khan, H.H.; Magdum, M.B.; Joshi, G.D.; Desai, A.G.
    The spice crop viz nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and black pepper have been planted in coconut plantation as intercrops. After planting these intercrops the yield of coconut was found to increase between 24 to 94 per cent as compared to the previous year yield. Among these different spice inter crops the nutmeg exhibited the most promising performance. Nutmeg alone and nutmeg + coconut mixed crops recorded the maximum net returns of Rs. 10,350/-per ha. and Rs. 82,355/- per ha. respectively followed by cinnamon + coconut Rs. 62,475/- per ha. and Black pepper + coconut Rs. 39,898/- per ha. The coconut monocrop alone recorded nut return of 30,475/- per ha.