HON'BLE GOVERNOR HP
HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER HP
HON'BLE VICE CHANCELLOR
The department of Vegetable Science was carved out of the erstwhile Department of Horticulture in the year 1976. It was one of the important departments of Agricultural complex at Solan under Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Palampur. Subsequently, in the year 1985 the department of Vegetable Science became a part of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan and placed under College of Horticulture. Vegetable crops being one of the major components of horticulture produce, the importance of this department is well understood. Himachal Pradesh is known for the production of off-season vegetables and seed production of temperate vegetables. The department has developed many varieties and hybrids of vegetables and is concentrating further in developing high yielding varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses in different vegetable crops. Moreover, work on exotic, under-utilized vegetables and spice crops for domestic and export markets are also in progress. The department is pioneer in contributing the improved technology for cultivation of vegetables under protected cultivation, organic farming and major off-season vegetable crops. The mandate of the department is focused on teaching, research and extension education activities related to vegetable crops. The Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Horticulture (Vegetables) was also sanctioned by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research during VIII plan to this department and which is still continuing.
Department has published more than 1200 research papers, 150 book chapters, 25 books and 200 technical bulletins in leading national and international journals. Department has generated valuable human resources for the country in the form of 264 MSc and 194 PhD students. Currently 73 students are enrolled in MSc and PhD degrees programme in this department.
The Department offers degree programmes for
Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Horticulture (Vegetables):
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has sanctioned a Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Horticulture (Vegetables) considering the significant contribution and modern infrastructure available in the department. Under Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Horticulture (Vegetables) since 1995, the department has conducted 32 advanced trainings of three weeks duration on important themes for the faculty/scientists of various SAUs and ICAR institutes across the country. The centre will continue to function considering the faculty competence and contribution made by the department in the field of vegetable research and development.
ELP students practicing hybridization in Cauliflower
Tomato + French bean relay cropping
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French bean cv. Lakshmi |
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Lakshmi is an open-pollinated pole-type French bean variety released through CVRC for cultivation in several northern and eastern states of India. It bears about three pods per cluster and produces attractive green, fibreless pods measuring 13–15 cm in length. The variety is ready for harvest in 65–70 days and yields about 160 q/ha. It is suitable for cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. |
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Carrot cv. Solan Shresth |
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Solan Shresth is an open-pollinated temperate carrot variety released through CVRC. It produces smooth, cylindrical, deep-orange roots measuring 18–21 cm in length with an average weight of 255–265 g. Rich in β-carotene, the variety matures in 100–108 days, yields 225–275 q/ha, and is free from major defects such as cracking, forking, and greening. It is recommended for cultivation in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh. |
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Capsicum cv. Solan Shakti |
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Solan Shakti is an open-pollinated capsicum variety recommended for the mid-hill region of Himachal Pradesh. It produces blocky, dark-green fruits weighing 60–65 g and matures within 65–70 days after transplanting. The variety yields 320–340 q/ha, about 25–30% higher than Solan Bharpur and shows moderate resistance to Phytophthora leaf blight, fruit rot and bacterial leaf spot. |
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Summer Squash cv. Solan Aadwik |
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Solan Aadwik is a high-yielding summer squash variety suitable for low and mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh. It produces fruits 24–38 cm long and 7–10 cm in diameter, with 7–10 marketable fruits per plant. The variety yields 310–417 q/ha and is well adapted to Zones I, II, and III of Himachal Pradesh. |
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Okra cv. Solan Adhiraj |
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Solan Adhiraj is an okra variety suitable for summer and Kharif cultivation in low and mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh. It produces tender fruits measuring 10–16 cm in length and bears 13–18 marketable fruits per plant. The variety yields 166–272 q/ha and exhibits tolerance to fruit borer infestation, making it suitable for commercial cultivation in Zones I and II of Himachal Pradesh. |
To disseminate latest vegetable production techniques on commercial crop cultivation, protected cultivation, hi-tech nursery raising, hybrid seed production etc. for better adoption among farmers in the field and enhance income of farmers, stakeholders and entrepreneurs.
Visit to Gujarati Farmers to Vegetable Research Farm
