ARS Kasabe Digraj

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
Agricultural Research Station, Kasabe Digraj,

Tah. Miraj, Dist. Sangli
1. Year of Start : 1958

2. Contact Details :
Postal Address : Agricultural Research Station, Kasabe Digraj, Tah. Miraj, Dist.
Sangli Pin 416 305
Phone No. : 0233 2437288
Email : arsdigraj@rediffmail.com
3. Objectives/Mandates :  To develop improved varieties of soybean and groundnut.
 To develop need base production technologies for important
crops of the region.
 To undertake multilocation trials of different crops.
 Seed production of different crops of the region.
 Need base research on reclamation technology for salt affected
soils.
 Technology transfer through various extension activities.
4. Infrastructure :
Land : 30.00 ha. (24.12 ha under cultivation)
Irrigation facilities : Seasonal canal irrigation (Lift irrigation from Krishna River)
5. Human Resource :
Technical Staff : SN Designation Discipline Remarks
1 Associate Professor Agonomy Filled
2 Associate Professor Botany Filled
3 Associate Professor ACSS Filled
4 Associate Professor Horticulture Vacant
5 Assistant Professor Agronomy Filled
6 Assistant Professor ACSS Filled
7 Assistant Professor Botany Filled
8 Assistant Professor Entomology Filled
9 Assistant Professor Pathology Vacant
AGRO
10 Senior Research Assistant Vacant
BOT
11 Junior Research Assistant Bot Vacant
12 Agril. Asstt. Entomology Vacant
Non-Technical Staff : SN Designation No of posts Remarks
1 Senior Clerk 2 1 Vacant
2 Junior Clerk 3 2 Vacant
3 Agril. Assistant 3 1 Vacant
4 Driver (Fix pay) 2 Vacant
5 Lab Attendant 2 1 Vacant
6 Counter 1 Vacant
7 Peon 1 Vacant
8 Watchman 2 1 Vacant
9 Mazdoor 7 5 Vacant
10 Bullockman 1 Filled
6. Research :
Achievements
Varieties : 09
Recommendations : 18
7. Detailed information :
A) Botany I ) Soybean Breeding

1 ) Collection, Maintenance & evaluation of germplasm lines:
A ) Maintenance & evaluation of germplasm
B )Rust Screening ( Field )
3 ) Study of Segregating material:
II ) Groundnut Breeding
State Multilocation Varietals Trial.
Initial Varietals Trial – Virginia Bunch – Stage –I
Initial Varietals Trial – Virginia Bunch – Stage –II
Advanced NILs Varietal Trial (AMABC) for Foliar Disease resistance (FDR)
B) Agronomy
1. Optimization of seed rate and spacing of soybean ( Glycine max l. merrill ) on ridges and
furrows under dibbled condition
2. Evaluation of planting methods and optimization of seed rate and spacing of soybean (Glycine
max l. merrill) for yield maximization
3. Tillage and crop residue management in soybean base cropping system
4. Evaluation of different crop sequences on partially reclaimed salt affected soil
C) Soil Science
Effect of different levels of fertilizers on yield of soybean
Effect of different soil amendments on yield of sugarcane in saline-sodic soils
Studies on effect of organic manures and fertilizer sources to pre-seasonal sugarcane in saline sodic
soils
Effect of soil and foliar application of Iron on nutrient availability, uptake, yield and quality of
soybean
Preliminary screening trial of soybean for salt resistance
D) Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Effect of deficit irrigation on yield of turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.)

Computation of crop coefficient values (Kc) for turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.)
Computation of yield response factor (Ky) for turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.)
Effect of semi-controlled drainage systems on yield of sugarcane under lift irrigated areas of
Maharashtra
Effect of integrated use of subsurface drainage system (SSDS) and mole drainage on productivity of
sugarcane under salt affected soil
E) Entomology:
Effect of seed treatment on incidence of insect pest and their natural enemies on soybean
Evaluation of Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of BAS 306 02 I 240 SC against Spodoptera and
Helicoverpa pests of soybean
Identification of defoliator resistant/non preferred soybean genotypes (New)
Evaluation of certain biopesticides for ecofriendly management of Spodoptera litura in soybean
(New)
Mass trapping of white grub adults using castor as an attractant
Evaluation of Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 Sc in soybean against green semilooper,stem fly, girdle
beetle and tobacco leaf eating caterpillar.
Achievements Varieties Released:
Sr.No. Crop Variety Year of Special features

Release
1 Soybean Phule Kalyani 2003 Rust tolerant
2 Soybean Phule Agrani (KDS 344) 2013 Rust tolerant
3 Soybean Phule Sangam (KDS 726) 2016 Rust tolerant
4 Soybean KDS 753 2017 Rust resistant
5 Betelvine Krishna Pan 2002 High yield and more shelf life
6 Groundnut TPG-41 2004 Bold seeded
7 Groundnut Phule warna(KDG 128) 2013 VB, High yield
8 Groundnut Phule morna (KDG 123) 2014 VB, High yield
9 Groundnut KDG 160 2017 SB, High yield for summer season
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Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Agricultural Research Station, Kasabe Digraj,

1. Year of Start : 1958

A) Botany I ) Soybean Breeding

D) Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Effect of deficit irrigation on yield of turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.)

Achievements Varieties Released:

Sr.No. Crop Variety Year of Special features

2 Soybean Phule Agrani (KDS 344) 2013 Rust tolerant

3 Soybean Phule Sangam (KDS 726) 2016 Rust tolerant

4 Soybean KDS 753 2017 Rust resistant

6 Groundnut TPG-41 2004 Bold seeded

7 Groundnut Phule warna(KDG 128) 2013 VB, High yield

8 Groundnut Phule morna (KDG 123) 2014 VB, High yield

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