Oilseeds
Canola
How
many varieties have been developed by PARC and which are the varieties
recommended for general cultivation?
Ans.
PARC developed the following
rapeseed (canola) varieties:
CON-I,
CON-II, CON-III, Bulbil and Zafar-2000 Shiralee. H-19 is a candidate variety of
PARC. In addition, some verities like Dunkled, Shiralee, Rainbow, Oscar, Range
and Hyola have been introduced from Australia. These varieties are used for
general cultivation in the country.
Which are the recommended
fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans.
One bag DAP, one bag urea and one
bag potash/acre must be applied at the time of bed preparation in rainfed
areas. In irrigated areas, half dose at the time of bed preparation and rest
with second irrigation.
What are the sources of
seed availability?
Ans.
Seed of the above mentioned
varieties is available from PODB Centers and dealers approved by PODB.
Which are the major
diseases and how these can be controlled?
Ans.
- Stem rot
- Leaf blight
- White Rust
All
these diseases are controlled by crop rotation and use of resistant varieties.
What are the major
recommendations for farmers to improve Canola production/ productivity?
Ans.
- Sow crop in lines and use healthy and pure seed
- Avoid mixing of
non-canola into canola varieties
- Plantation must be
done in time with proper seed rate
- Frequent irrigations
be avoided. Only 2-3 irrigations give better yield
- Irrigation must at
flowering stage to avoid shedding.
Sunflower
How many varieties have been developed by PARC and which
are the varieties recommended for general cultivation?
Ans.
PARSUN-II
is a hybrid developed by PARC.
Recommended
hybrids under general cultivation are Hysun-33, Hysun-38, Bemisal-205, 64-A 93,
NKS-278, SF-187, G-101, DK-4040.
Which are the recommended
fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans. DAP,
Potash, SSP, Amonium Sulphat, Urea.
At Plantation:
-
One bag Dap + one bag Urea +˝ bag Potash.
-
2˝ bag SSP + 2 bag Amonium Sulphate + ˝bag Potash.
At Irrigation
-
1st Irrigation: ˝ bag urea or one bag Amounim Salphate
-
At flowering: ˝ bag Urea + one bag Amonium Nitrate
-
In barani areas apply all fertilizers at the time of sowing.
What are the sources of
seed availability?
Ans.
For availability of seed of
different hybrids, PODB and respective seed companies like ICI, Engro, Pioneer,
Sengenta, Monsento and NARC.
Which are the major diseases and how these
can be controlled?
Ans.
- Stem Rot/ Root Rot
- Flower /or seed Rot
Apply pesticides/fungicides according to extension workers advice. Do not sow crop in already infected lands.
What are the major recommendations for farmers to improve sunflower production/ productivity?
Ans.
- Sowing should be in
time
- Apply recommended
dose of fertilizer
- Seed must be of good
quality and pure
- Store seed at 8%
moisture content level
Soybean
How many varieties have been developed by PARC and which are the varieties recommended for general cultivation?
Ans. PARC/NARC developed the following
varieties:
-
NARC-1
-
NARC-2
-
NARC-3
-
Willin-82 (selected)
-
Rawal-1 (veg)
-
SOF-1 (fodder)
-
SOF-2 (fodder)
-
SOF-3 (fodder)
Tested by PARC and recommended for approval:
-
Swat-84
- Malkand-96
- Faisalabad-83.
Which are the recommended
fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans. Apply one bag DAP/acre at
planting. If soil is less fertile, apply ˝ bag urea also with 2nd irrigation
and same dose of urea at the time of first rain.
What are the sources of
seed availability?
Ans.
Seed is available in limited
quantity from Coordinator (Oilseeds Research Programme) NARC and respective
Research Institute.
Which are the major diseases
and how these can be controlled?
Ans.
- Wilt of pod and stem
- Leaf blight
- Moisac virus
What are the major
recommendations for farmers to improve Soybean production/ productivity?
Ans.
- Use healthy seed of recommended variety(ies)
- Seed rate must be
proper
- Crop management must
be optimum
- Store seed are 8%
moisture content
- Apply recommended
dose of fertilizers
Rapeseed/Mustard
How many varieties have been developed by PARC and which are the varieties recommended for general cultivation?
Ans.
PARC developed the following
varieties of rapeseed (Brassica napus)
-
Con-I; Con-II and Con-III
- PARC developed a variety BARD-1 (mustared)
For
general cultivation in Pakistan, the following varieties are recommended:
-
Westar
- Shiralee
- Dunkled, Bulbul
- Anmol Raya
- Toria (TS-A)
- Khanpur Raya
Which are the recommended
fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans. Urea
and DAP (Diamonium phosphate)
˝ bag urea + 1 bag DAP/acre.
What are the sources of seed availability?
Ans. Seed of the above mentioned varieties is available
from Coordinator (Oilseeds Research Program), NARC and PODB, Islamabad.
Which are the major
diseases and how these can be controlled?
Ans.
- Root rot control by seed treatment
- Leaf and pod spot:
grow early varieties – foliar spray with fungicides.
What are the major recommendations for farmers to improve
Rapeseed/Mustard production/ productivity?
Ans.
- Use healthy seed of
recommended variety.
- Planting at proper
time.
- Improved production
technology should be adopted.
- Fertilizer should be
applied at proper time.
Groundnut
How many varieties have been developed by PARC and which are the varieties recommended for general cultivation?
Ans.
PARC tested a large number of
groundnut varieties under National Uniform Yield Trials. Varieties developed
by:
- PARC/NARC RD-699
BARD-479
BARD-92
Pothwar (candidate variety)
- BARI, Chakwal Chikori, Bari-89, Bari-2000
- Swat Swatphalli
- Parachinar Parachinar
- For general
cultivation, No. 334 and Banki are recommended.
Which are the recommended
fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans.
- Diamonium phosphate 1˝ bag /acre
- Potash0
1˝ bag /acre
- Gypsum
4 bags /acre
What are the sources of
seed availability?
Ans.
Seed of the varieties mentioned
above is available in limited quantity from Oilseeds Research Programe, NARC,
Islamabad and BARI, Chakwal.
Which
are the major diseases and how these can be controlled?
Ans.
Major
Diseases
-
Leaf block spot: use healthy seeds of resistant varieties
-
Root wilt: practice crop rotation
-
Seed Rot: use Benlate @ 2.3g /kg seed
What are
the major recommendations for farmers to improve Groundnut production/
productivity?
Ans.
Use
healthy seed of recommended varieties with proper seed rate. Planting must be
in lines keeping proper line to line and plant to plant distance to maintain
1,66,666 and 2,22,222 plants /acre in case of spreading and branch types
respectively.
Sesame
How many varieties have been developed by PARC and which are the varieties recommended for general cultivation?
Ans. PARS-I, a candidate
variety developed at NARC, is in final stage of outreach testing. Til-89, TS-3
and S-17 are recommended for general cultivation.
Which are the recommended
fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans.
Urea
and DAP are recommended fertilizers.
Dose: One bag DAP + One bag urea (replanting)
+ ˝ urea per acre (at flowering stage)
What are the sources of
seed availability?
Ans.
Seed of recommended varieties is
available from Director (Oilseed Research Institute) AARI, Faisalabad.
Which
are the major diseases and how these can be controlled?
Ans.
Leaf bacterial blight and phylloidy
are major diseases. For blight control use healthy and treated seed with
thirium @ 0.3%. Apply Dithene-M45 @ 500g /ac.
What are the major recommendations for farmers to improve Sesame production/ productivity?
Ans.
Crop be planted only in lines using
2-2˝ kg seed /acre. At sowing and
flowering time recommended dose of fertilizer must be applied. At flowering one
irrigation is essential to save the crop from stress. Plant population must be
around 220,000 /acre.
Safflower
How many varieties have been developed by PARC and which are the varieties recommended for general cultivation?
Ans.
PARC has tested a large number of
germplasm lines of different breeders. In Pakistan suitable varieties
recommended for cultivation are:
Gila-10,
Thori-78, Pawari-95 and D-Sindh.
Which
are the recommended fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans.
- Barani areas: At planting one bag DAP + one bag urea /acre.
- Irrigated areas: At
planting one bag DAP + one bag
urea /acre.
What are the sources of
seed availability?
Ans.
Seed of recommended varieties is
available from ARI, Tandojam and in limited quantity from Oilseeds Research
Programme, NARC.
Which
are the major diseases and how these can be controlled?
Ans.
- Bacterial blight: use
healthy seed
- Rust: use thirium @
3g /kg seed
- Root wilt: practice
rotation
What are the major recommendations for farmers to improve Safflower production/ productivity?
Ans.
Crop should be planted in lines with
proper cultural management. Only healthy seed be used.
Linseed
How many varieties have been developed by PARC and which are the varieties recommended for general cultivation
Ans.
PARC has tested germplasm of
linseed. Some promising lines are under test in yield trials. The following
verities are being used for general cultivation:
- Chandni
- L-1
- PR-2-4
- Punjab-80
Which are the recommended
fertilizers and their doze per acre?
Ans.
At the time of plantation, use:
- ˝ bag of urea + one
bag of DAP or
- One bag nitrophos + ˝
bag urea.
What are the sources of
seed availability?
Ans.
Seed of above mentioned varieties /
lines is available in limited quantity from Coordinator (Oilseeds Research
Programme), NARC, Islamabad.
Which are the major
diseases and how these can be controlled?
Ans.
Major diseases:
- Root Rot: Practice rotation
- Kungi: Use
resistant varieties.
What are the major recommendations for farmers to improve Linseed production/ productivity?
Ans.
- Planting at proper
time
- Use seed of resistant
varieties
- Seed rate must be as recommended
Resource Person
|
Dr. M. Yasin Mirza |
