Assignment submitted by Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh Date: 09.06.2023 In partial fulfillment of the Faculty Development Programme 29th May – 8 th June, 2023 Enhancing Techno-Pedagogical & Research Competencies
SINGLE BUD RHIZOME TECHNOLOGY OF TURMERIC FOR SEEDLINGS PRODUCTION Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh
Single Bud Rhizomes Method ▪The technology has been standardized at Horticulture College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The technique involves raising transplants from single sprout seed rhizomes in the pro-tray and planted in the field after 30-40 days. ▪The advantages of this technology are production of healthy planting materials and reduction in seed rhizome quantity and eventually reduced cost on seeds. Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 3
Why this technology ? Area of Turmeric = 2577 ha (2015-16) Production = 16324 MT Productivity = 6 MT Lakadong Mission objective over the next 5 years – Area = 6070 ha Production = 50,000 MT Productivity = 8 MT Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 4 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 Area Productio n Productivi ty
Description of the technology ▪ Planting material : Finger rhizomes with single bud ▪ Seed rhizome rate : 600 – 700 kg/Ha ▪Media : Cocopeat + Vermicompost (75:25) ▪Growing condition : 50% shade net ▪Nursery : 35-40 days in protrays Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 5
Step wise procedure • Select healthy turmeric rhizomes for seed purpose. • One month before planting, the seed rhizomes are cut into single buds with small piece of rhizomes weighing 5-7 g. • Treat the single bud sprouts with Trichoderma + Pseudomonas @ 1gm per litre water for 30 min before planting. • Fill the pro-trays (98 well) with nursery medium containing partially decomposed coir pith and vermicompost (75:25), enriched with Trichoderma 10g/kg of mixture. • Plant the turmeric bud sprouts in pro-trays. • Cover the protrays with polythene sheets for 7 days. • Removal of polythene sheets after sprouting. • Adopt need based irrigation with rose can or by using suitable sprinklers in protrays kept under 50% shade. • Rhizomes sprouts are ready for transplanting (40-45 days). Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 6
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ADVANTAGES ▪Reduction in the requirement of seed rhizome quantity by 25%. ▪ Saving huge quantity of rhizome which can be used for commercial purpose. ▪Reduction in the cost of planting material. ▪ Saving land usage 1-2 months from normal duration period of the crop. ▪Overcoming the disease incidence and also a screening for disease infected materials. ▪Effective biological control of diseases. ▪Overcoming the delay in monsoon arrival up to 1-2 months. ▪ Production of disease free planting materials. Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 8
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Comparison of Direct planting and Transplanting (single bud rhizome) method of Turmeric on sprouting and vegetative phases of the plant Growing Phase Direct Planting method (whole seed) Transplanting Method (single bud rhizome) 1. Sprouting phase. 20DAP Plants have 3-4 leaves (1 month old). 2. Vegetative phase i. One month after planting 2-3 leaves/plants 6-7 leaves per plants. ii. Tillering stage. 3 MAP 1½ – 2 MAP 3. Rhizome development phase. Starts from 5 MAP Starts from 3 MAP 4. Rhizome maturation phase. 7-9 MAP 6-7 MAP Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 11
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Production Cost Of Single Bud Rhizome Transplants A) Transplants production cost (875 protrays/ha) Cost (Rs) 1. Protray (Rs.6/No.) 5,250 2. Cost of growing media 2,500 3. Cost of rhizome (750 kg @ Rs. 10/kg) 7,500 4. Labour charge 3,750 Total 19,000 B) Cost Saving Cost (Rs) (i) Requirement of seed rhizome (2500 kg/ha @ Rs.I0/kg) for conventional method 25,000 (ii) Requirement of transplants (80,000 transplants/ha @ Rs.0.24/ transplant) for protray technique 19,000 Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh Reduced cost 6,000 13
COMPARATIVE COSTING: Turmeric transplants Vs. Direct planting Cost per acre Turmeric Transplants Conventional Items of Expenditure Quantity/unit Cost (Rs.) Quantity/unit Cost (Rs.) Planting material 80,000 no.s (Rs 0.24/transplant) 19,000 2,500 Kg (Rs 10/kg) 25,000 Intercultural operations (hoeing, weeding) 40 6,000 48 7,200 Total 25,000 32,200 Savings by Transplant 7,200 Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 14
ECONOMIC EVALUATION Particulars Turmeric Transplants Conventional Revenue @ Rs. 12/kg Rs. 1,80,000 (15 tons/Ha) Rs. 1,20,000 (10 tons/Ha) Cost of cultivation / ha 25,000 32,200 Net income / ha 1,55,000 87,800 Additional income from Transplants method 67,200 Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 15
Lets Help The FARMER ▪Save Time ▪Gain More ▪Save Money Dr. Natalie Jo-Anne Diengdoh 16