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MANGO RESEARCH STATION, MULTAN
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Name of Head of Institute
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Mango Research Station, Shujabad, Multan
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Date
of Establishment
1900
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Facilties
- Testing and Research Facilities
- Laboratory
- Library
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Objectives
- To do selection of promising strains, introduction of exotic varieties and evolution of new varieties through hybridization.
- To promote use of growth regulator in mango culture.
- To do Standardization of propagation methods.
- To provide Plant protection measures
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Working
Language
English
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Area of Specialization
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Water Management |
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International
Cooperation
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Affiliate
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Country
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Joint research for introduction of exotic varieties of mango with Singapore
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Functions
- Standardization of cultural methods such as irrigation, cultivation, manuring, training, pruning and protection from frost.
- Standardization of propagation methods.
- Plant protection measures.
- Study of nutritional requirements of mango plants.
- Study of various factors influencing the excessive fruit drop in some varieties and its control.
- Studies on &&&quick decline&&& of mango plants.
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Achievements
i. The scientists of this research station visit the problem orchards on request of growers.
ii..The scientists of this research station also participate in radio & TV programmes to create awareness regarding production technology of mango
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Units and Departments
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- Research
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- Testing and Evaluation
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Publications
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International Journals 2
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National Journals 6
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Manpower
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M.Phil : 4
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4
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Projects
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- Introduction of foreign breeds of mangoes in local climate
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- Assessment of ideal fertilizer and irrigation techniques for mango cultivation
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Description
This station promotes cultivation of healthy mango varieties by doing research as best irrigation and manuing techniques and also by introduction of exotic mango varieties
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Source
http://www.pcst.org.pk/pcst_webpages/publication/Electronic%20Books/S&T%20Research%20%20Centres%20of%20Pakistan.pdf#search=%22S%26T%20Research%20%20Centres%20of%20Pakistan.pdf%22
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