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Fortnight Focus

Events Education Research Extension General

Dr. YSRHU e-News letter Fortnightly e.Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University

Volume.V, Issue–4 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —28th February,2019

Events Sri Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Vardhanthi

Sri Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Vardhanthi was observed on 22.02.2019 at Administrative Office,

all the constituent Colleges, Research Stations and KVKs of the university. On this occasion the staff

members offered floral tributes.

Scientific Advisory Committee meeting

Scientific Advisory Committee meeting (SAC) was conducted at

KVK, Venkataramannagudem on 27.02.2019. Sri Chiranjiv Choud-

hary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor & Ex-officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P

was the chief guest and addressed the gathering in the presence

of Dr. Y.G. Prasad, Director, ATARI, Zone-X, Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy,

Director of Extension, Dr. B.V.K. Bhagwan, Zonal Head, HRS,

Kovvur, department officials from Agriculture, Horticulture,

Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, ATMA, ITDA, PHO and other progressive farmers. Scientific staff of

KVK presented their technical programs carried out during 2018-19 and proposed the action plan

for 2019-20. Later Dr.Y.G.Prasad, Director, ATARI, Zone-X visited KVK farm and appreciated the

efforts of KVK staff for the development of farm and support from Dr.YSRHU.

At Administrative office At CoH, Anantharajupeta At HRS, Ambajipeta

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Volume.V, Issue–3 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 1st —15th February,2019

South India Educational Tour

Final year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture students (61 nos.) have

proceeded to South India Educational Tour from 11.02.2019 to

23.02.2019. they have visited Indian Institute of Horticultural

Research, Bengaluru, Hi-tech Horticulture Unit of College of

Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Central

Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, Central Plantation

Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod, Indian Institute of Spice

Research, Kozhikode, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Trivandrum, Tamilnadu

Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, etc. Dr. V.N.P. Siva-

ramakrishna, Assoc. Professor (Hort.), Dr. Lalitha Kadiri, Asst. Professor (Agronomy) and Dr. T.

Ravi Kumar, Teaching Associate (Hort.), CoH, Ananatharajupeta have coordinated the program.

Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head,

Dr.T.Nagalakshmi, Scientist (Pl.Path), HRS, Anantharajupeta and

Dr.M. Jayaprada, Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding),

CoH, Anantharajupeta visited RHWEP Villages at C. Kammapalli

and K.R. Kandrika villages in Rly.Kodur mandal of Kadapa district

and explained about biological and chemical control of mango pest

and diseases and further visited mushroom unit established by RHWEP students and suggested

suitable measures for successful production of mushrooms.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Programme

On 24.02.2019, launching of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

Programme by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi was

live telecasted at Krishi Vigyan Kendras and constituent colleges

of Dr.YSRHU to the farmers in respective districts in the presence

of officers from line departments.

Training Program on ‘Organic Grower’

KVK, Venkataramannagudem scheduled twenty five day’s training

programme on ‘Organic Grower’ from 25.02.2019 to 21.03.2019

with financial assistance from SEED AP. Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Regis-

trar participated as chief guest in the inauguration on 25.02.2019

and emphasised the importance of organic farming. Dr.R.V.S.K.

Reddy, Director of Extension explained the various activities in-

volved in organic farming from sowing to harvesting. The trainees will be exposed to theoretical

and practical aspects of organic farming. Dr.P. Ramadevi, Master trainer, Sr.Scientist & Head, HRS,

V.R. Gudem, Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Course Director, Principal Scientist & Head, Dr.V.Deepthi, Course

Coordinator, Scientist (Agri. Extn.), KVK coordinated the program. In this program,

R.Nagalaxmayya, State project manager, and K. Ravindra, District project manager, SEED AP have

attended. A total 40 rural youth were enrolled for the training programme.

Education

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NSS Activities

CoH, Venkataramannagudem NSS volunteers scheduled camps

at Ramannagudem and Jaggannapeta villages from 27.02.2019

to 05.03.2019. The students have conducted socio-economic

survey of both the villages to identify the socio-economic

problems of the villages and thus plan the NSS activities accord-

ingly. On 28.02.2019, Veterinary camp was conducted at Raman-

nagudem. Student volunteers have actively participated in Swachh Bharat Programme and applied

bleaching powder near water tanks located at ZP high school and old Panchayat office. The NSS

volunteers have organized the demonstration of using the electronic voting machine expalined by

Revenue staff. In the evening NSS volunteers have performed strret play on various themes to

create awareness among the villagers. They have also conducted a diagnostic visit to paddy fields

on 28.02.2019. NSS Programme Officers Dr.N.Emmanuel, Associate Professor and

Dr.P.Subbaramamma, Assistant Professor along with Sri V.Sekhar, Teaching Associate and Sri Sita-

ram, Physical Director have co-ordinated the programme.

RHWEP students allotted to HRS, Anantharajupeta were involved in different

Horticultural practices and explained the importance of bio control agents

for different pests as part of integrated pest management.

Research

Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Ananthara-

jupeta reported Erwinia rot in jiffy bag grown banana cv.Grand

Naine. The plants which were planted along with jiffy cocopeat

bags retained excess moisture and easily attacked by pathogens.

Advised the farmers to stop excess irrigation and drench the

infected plants with bleaching powder 20g/l and sodium

hypochlorite @6gm/plant at 10 days interval.

Scientists of HRS, Anantharajupeta reported severe caterpillars

damage to Ash gourd plantation in and around Kodur region of

Kadapa. Advised the farmers to spray malathion 50EC (or)

dimethoate 30EC @ 1ml/l.

Extension

Training Programmes

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (Pl. Path.) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi attended and partici-

pated a training programme on “Cultivation and integrated pest & disease management in Mango

and Vegetables crops” at Ramapuram and Pyalakurthi villages organized by Department of Horticul-

ture, Kurnool on 16.02.2019.

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On 16.02.2019, KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted divisional

level training program on ‘Improved cultivation practices of

chilli’ at Kunavaram village of Kunavaram mandal. Dr. D.

Manohar Prasad, Prinicipal Scientist & Head invocated the

training program and Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy. Director of Exten-

sion attended as chief guest and addressed the farmers

regarding scope and importance of chilli cultivation in

agency area. Dr. Sarada, Principal Scientist, Lam, Guntur, explained about high yielding varieties and

improved cultivation practices of chilli. A pamphlet on “Mirapalo samagra sasya rakshana” was

released. In this program, Sri Devanand kumar, ADH, Rajahmundry, Sri Mallikarjun Rao, PHO, ITDA-

Chintur, KVK, Scientists, Horticulture MPEOS and 120 farmers have participated.

Scientists of HRS, Ambajipeta organized five (20 farmers per

batch) one day skill training programmes on “Mass production

of Isaria fumasarosea at field level against Rugose spiralling

whitefly” sponsored by Department of Horticulture,

Amalapuram on 21.02.2019, 22.02.2019, 23.02.2019,

25.02.2019 and 27.02.2019 at Horticultural Research Station,

Ambajipeta.

On 18.02.19 KVK, Pandirimamidi has conducted an on campus

training program on improved cultivation practices of cashew and

addressed the farmers on canopy management of young cashew

orchards, method of application of fertilizers in basins, manage-

ment of flower and fruit drop, integrated management of pests and

diseases. Sri Bhanu murthy K.C, Scientist (Hort.) coordinated the

program.

Dr.M. Raja Naik, Associate Professor (H), CoH, Anantharajupeta has

attended training program to the farmers as resource person on

“Protected cultivation of Gerbera, Chrysanthemum and Carnation” at

Gandrajupalle (V), Gangavaram (M), Chittoor (Dt) on 16-02-2019

organized by Dept.of Horticulture, Palamaneru followed by a filed

visit.

Dr.M. Raja Naik, Associate Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta

has attended training program to the farmers as resource person on

“Management of flowering, fruit setting, plant protection aspects in

Mango, Papaya and production technology of Chrysanthemum” on

19.02.2019 organized by RHTI, Kadapa.

Dr.M. Raja Naik, Associate Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta

has attended training program to the farmers as resource person

on “Advanced production technology of tuberose, jasmine and

chandini” at Thimmapur (V), Puttoor (M), Chittoor (Dt) on Sunday

24.02.2019 organized by Dept. of Horticulture, Puttoor followed by

a filed visit.

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Smt. G. Sarada, Asst. Professor (Ento.), CoH, Anantharajupeta has

attended a training program on ‘Production technology of sweet

orange and acid lime’ on 23.02.2019 at RHTI, Kadapa as resource

person and imparted “Pest and Disease management techniques in

sweet orange and acid lime’ to the farmers.

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (Pl. Path.) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi attended a training

programme on “Cultivation and integrated pest and disease management in Horticultural crops” as

resource person organized by RHTI, Anantapuram on 19.02.2019 and 23.02.2019 at Anantapuram.

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (Pl. Path.) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi attended and

participated a training programme on “Cultivation and integrated pest & disease management in

Mango and other horticultural crops” at Boyalakuntla metta and Rudravaram villages organized by

Dept. of Horticulture, Kurnool on 22.02.2019.

Dr. M. Tagore Naik, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Mahanandi attended a training programme on

“Kuragayala saagulo melakuvalu” at Edurupadu (V) of Kothaplle (M) and “Mamidilo pathichavalas-

ina yajamanya paddatulu” at Gokavaram (V) of Kothaplle (M) organized by Dept. of Horticulture on

22.02.2019.

On 18.02.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem in collaboration

with Department of Horticulture conducted 2 one day training

programs in L.B. Cherla and Y.S. Palem villages of Narasapuram

mandal on ‘Cultivation and IPM practices in vegetables’. More

than 100 farmers have participated. Dr. K.Venkata Subbaiah,

Scientist (Hort.) coordinated the program.

On 21.02.2019, Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science),

KVK, Venkataramannagudem attended a training program as

resource person on ‘Kadaknath birds importance and its rearing as

backyard poultry’ at Bhimadolu village organised by ATMA, Eluru.

In this program, Assistant Director (Animal Husbandry), ADA and

Agricultural Officer, Bhimadolu have participated.

Scientists of HRS, Ambajipeta conducted 6 days skill training

programme of Friends of Coconut Tree (FOCT) for 24th batch

(20 nos.) unemployed rural youth with financial assistance of

Coconut Development Board (CDB) from 25.02.2019 to

02.03.2019 at HRS, Ambajipeta. Imparted skill training on

climbing coconut trees with climbing device and scientific

management practices on crop production, plant protection and quality planting material

production.

Method Demonstrations

On 22.02.2019, Dr. S. Adarsha Scientist (Ento.) and Sri. P. Raja

Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi demonstrated and

provided critical inputs for management of T-Mosquito bug in

cashew at Dokkapalem village of Addteegala mandal and

Lakshmipuram village of Gangavaram mandal.

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Scientific Advisory Committee meeting

At KVK, Vonipenta

On 20.02.2018, the technical team of KVK, Vonipenta organized

2nd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting. Dr. R.V.S.K Reddy,

Director of Extension attended as Chairman and addressed the

Scientific Advisory Committee members and stressed the

importance of KVK and its services and activities for the farmers’

wellbeing. Dr Chari Appaji, Principal Scientist, ICAR- ATARI, Zone

–X, Hyderabad addressed the members regarding the role of KVKs in doubling farmers income.

During the meeting KVK scientists presented the work done during 2018-19 and action plan for

2019-20. The SAC members including farmers interacted and gave valuable inputs in shaping the

action plan.

At KVK, Periyavaram

On 21.02.2019, 2nd SAC Meeting of KVK, Periyavaram was

conducted under the chairmanship of Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy, Direc-

tor of Extension. Dr.K.T.Venkataramana ZRH, Rayalaseema

zone. Dr.Muneendra Naidu, PC, KVK Nellore. Dr. B. Govind

Rajulu, Principal Scientist & Head, CRS, Smt.Ananda kumari

ATMA PD and other SAC Members attended the meeting. Dr.

Chari Appaji, Principal Scientist and representative of ATARI

attended the meeting. Scientific staff of KVK presented their progress report for 2018-19 and

action plan for the 2019-20. The delegates shared their experiences and valuable suggestions were

given in shaping the action plan. Representative Farmer members have attended the meeting and

suggestions were given with regard to OFTs, FLDs and training programmes.

At KVK, Pandirimamidi

On 28.02.2019, 7th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting

was conducted at KVK, Pandirimamidi. Dr.D.Manohara

Prasad, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK, Pandirimamidi

presented action taken report of 2018-19 and action plan for

2019-20 and scientists made individual power point

presentation in their respective disciplines. Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy,

Director of Extension and chairman, SAC invocated the

programme and briefed about Scientific Advisory Committee meeting. Dr.Y.G.Prasad, Director,

ICAR-ATARI, Zone-X, Hyderabad attended as chief guest and addressed on sustainable production

and management of pest & diseases of Cashew, promotion of Millets, Pulses in agency area, to

scaleup soil analysis for farmers. In this programme Dr.A. Bhaskaran, Principal Scientist (Soil

Science), ICAR-ATARI, Hyderabad, Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist & Head, HRS, Ambajipet,

Sri.Devananda Kumar, AD Horticulture, Rajamahendravaram, PHO-ITDA, APD-Velugu, Scientists

from HRS, Kovvur, Pandirimamidi, KVK, Kalavacherla, MAO from Rampachodavaram, HO’s, BTM-

ATMA, NGO representatives and representative farmers have attended the meeting and suggested

in taking up of OFTs, FLDs by KVK.

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Front Line Demonstrations

On 16.02.19, Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy. Director of Extension, Dr. D. Manohar

Prasad, Prinicipal Scientist, Dr. Sarada, Principal scientist, Lam,

Guntur, Sri K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.), Dr. S.Adarsha,

Scientist (Ento.) and Sri. P.Rajasekhar, Scientist (SS&AC) of KVK,

Pandirimamidi visited chilli var. LCA-625 fields under FLD i.e.

Demonstration of chilli variety “LCA-625” in agency areas. Crop is at

flowering, fruiting stage with healthy leaves without any sucking complex infestation and farmers

were hoping to get 20-25 quintals per acre. Farmers accepted the variety as it yields on par with

the cultivated hybrids.

On 22.02.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate, (Soil Science)

and Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta

visited Yerraballi village in Mydukur mandal as follow up for FLD

on Enhancing banana bunch yield through application of N, K and S

in banana. The scientists collected the field data and feedback from

the farmers.

Diagnostic Visits

On 26.02.2019, Sri. G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist, (Pl. Path.) and Sri. E

Ravi Goud, Research Associate, (Agri. Extn.), KVK, Vonipenta visited

musk melon field for diagnosis of pest and diseases incidence at

Saraswathipeta village of Mydukur mandal. Observed viral diseases

and suggested removal and destruction of infected plants followed

by spraying of dimethoate or methyl dematon@ 0.2%.

On 27.02.2019, Sri. G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist, (Pl. Path.) and Sri. E Ravi Goud,

Research Associate, (Agri. Extn.), KVK, Vonipenta visited bajra fields for

diagnosis of pest and diseases incidence at Madirepalli village of Duvvur

mandal. Observed stem borer infestation in bajra and suggested to spray

thiodicarb @ 0.1%.

On 23.02.2019, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.) and

Sri. E Ravi Goud, Research Associate, (Agril. Extn.), KVK,

Vonipenta visited chilli fields for diagnosis of pests and diseases

at Adireddypalli village of Mydukur mandal. Observed damping

off disease infection and recommended soil drenching with cop-

per oxychloride @ 0.3%.

Dr. P. Rama Devi, Senior Scientist (Pl. Path) and Dr. V.S.L. Saranya,

R.A. (Ento.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem surveyed the fields of

farmers growing Japanese mint, lemon grass, palmarosa and san-

dalwood located in Chilakaluripeta, Narasaraopet and surround-

ing villages in Andhra Pradesh and suggested suitable control

measures against the pests, diseases and other problems on

27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019.

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Dr. L.Ranjith Kumar, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Periyavaram visited

watermelon field in Mannegunta village of Venkatagiri mandal on

16.02.2019 and observed the crop infested with leafminer and

cucumber mosaic virus disease. Suggested to spray cartap hydrochlo-

ride 50 SP @ 1.5ml/l followed by dimethoate 30 EC @ 2ml/l along

with installation of yellow sticky traps @ 5/acre.


Thirupathinaidupalli village of Chejarla mandal on 19.02.2019 and

observed the acid lime orchard infested with citrus thrips (Scirtothrips

citri) and suggested to spray spirotetramat 240 SC@ 1 ml/l at marble

stage twice at an interval of 15 days.


papaya field at Gollapalli village of Gudur mandal on 25.02.2019

and observed the leaf distortion symptoms due to papaya leaf dis-

tortion mosaic disease transmitted by aphids. Suggested to install

yellow sticky traps @ 5/acre, spraying of neem oil (10,000

ppm@3ml/l) as preventive measure and removal of weeds followed

by spraying of acetamaprid 20% SP@ 2g/l twice at 15 days interval.

On 16.02.2019, Dr.P.Manjari, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK, Periyavaram

conducted follow-up visit to Mannegunta, Petluru and Mogalagunta villages of

Venkatagiri mandal and observed active Rajasri poultry birds except few with a

complaint of white diarrhea, closed eyes, dropping wings and inappetance.

Suggested to immediately administer neodox forte @ 250mg/1.25l water for 10

birds and supplementation with liver tonic.

Dr. M. Tagore Naik, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Mahanandi visited the farmers fields in the

mandal on 20.02.2019 and observed powdery mildew and bacterial blight in mango and under

sized banana bunches. Suggested suitable remedial measures to the farmers.

Farmers-Scientists interaction meeting

On 16.02.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem in collaboration with

Department of Horticulture conducted Farmers-Scientists

interaction meeting at KVK Venkataramannagudem on ‘Rugose

Spiralling white fly management in horticultural crops’. Dr. J. Dilip-

babu, Director of Research participated as chief guest and Dr. Ra-

manandam, Principal Scientist (Hort.), Dr. Chalapathirao, Principal

Scientist (Ento.) HRS, Ambajipeta, Sri. T. Subbarao, DDH, ADH-Eluru and ADH- Jangareddygudem,

West Godavari and other KVK scientists have participated. In this program the farmers have inter-

acted with scientists and got their doubts clarified.

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Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Principal Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta

participated in the meeting at IIOPR, Pedavegi with Dr.R.K.Mathur,

Director, Dr. Kalidas, Principal Scientist (Ento.) and Dr. Barik,

Additional Commissioner from Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of

India, New Delhi about the strategies to contain rugose spiralling

whitefly and subsequently visited the Kadiyam nurseries to monitor

the incidence and host range of rugose spiralling whitefly on 25.02.2019 and 26.02.2019.

Ch. Ruth, Prof. (Pl.Path.), CoH, Anantharajpeta and Dr.K.Sesha Kiran, Asst Professor (Pl. Path.), CoH,

Venkataramannagudem participated in 5th National Asian PGPR Conference for Sustainable and or-

ganic Agriculture with a theme on “Eco-friendly Bio-innovations for integrated Crop Management,

Soil Health & Environment” organized by Department of Botany & Microbiology , Acharya Nagar-

juna University, Guntur from 23rd - 25th February, 2019 at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.

Dr.M.Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.K.M.Yuvaraj,

Professor, CoH, Anantharajupeta, Dr.A.V.D.Dorajee Rao, Professor

(Hort.) and Dr.V.Sudhavani, CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended

the second ICAR-BSMA (Broad Subject Matter Area) Horticulture

workshop on restructuring of PG syllabus at BCKV, Kalyani, West

Bengal from 21.02.2019 to 23.02.2019. The draft syllabus for the

Department of Post Harvest Technology was framed by Dr.YSRHU under the chairmanship of

Dr.M.Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture.

Dr.K.Sesha Kiran, Asst Professor (Pl. Path.), CoH, Venkataraman-

nagudem participated in 71st Annual Meeting of Indian Phytopa-

thological Society and National Symposium on "Recent Challenges

and Opportunities in Sustainable Plant Health Management"

organized by Indian Phytopathological Society and Department of

Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences,

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U. P from 26th- 28th February, 2019. Appreciation certificate

was conferred by the Chief Guest Prof. A.N.Mukhopadhyay, Ex-Vice Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat for the

dedicated and sincere efforts in strengthening the Indian Phytopathological Society.

General

Meetings

Dr. K. Mamatha, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur participated in the Kisanmela organized at

Agricultural Research Station, Peddapuram on 28.02.2019 and arranged an exhibition.

Dr. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), KVK, Venkataramannagudem participated

in the Aqua Tech Expo on 17.02.2019 conducted by the Aqua Tech group at C.N.R. Gardens, Kai-

kaluru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh on 16.02.2019 and 17.02.2018.

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Visits

On 19.02.19, Cashew farmers of Vishakapatnam district visited KVK,

Pandirimamidi as a part of their exposure visit organized by Dept. of

Horticulture. Dr. D.Manohar Prasad, Principal scientist & Head, KVK,

Pandirimamidi addressed the farmers on scope of cashew cultiva-

tion. Sri K.C.Bhanu Murthy, Scientist (Hort.) coordinated the program

and explained about nursery management, importance of grafts over seedlings, seasonal manage-

ment of T-Mosquito bug and blossom blight of cashew. About 32 farmers have participated.

The faculty members and 2nd year students of of SV Agricultural

Polytechnic College, Tirupati visited the CoH, ananatharajupeta

on 19-02-2019. Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean and

Dr. K. Swarajya Lakshmi, Professor (Hort.) explained the

Students about the research activities and were taken on a field

visit.

A batch of 30 farmers on an exposure visit visited CoH, Ananthara-

jupeta on 20.02.2019 organized by ATMA, Nagari, Chittoor. Dr. V.

Vijaya Bhaskar, Prof (Hort.), Miss Lakshmi Prasanna TA, (Ag. Extn)

and Mr. K. Ravi Kumar, TA (Hort.) explained about the commercial

cultivation of various Horticultural crops.

Dr.B.V.K.Bhagawan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Kovvur,

Ms M.L.N.Nandini, RA (Pl. Path.), Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Senior Scientist

(Hort.) and Dr.P.Ashok, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataraman-

nagudem participated in the 6th Annual Group meeting of AICRP on

Fruits from 14th to 16th Feb,2019 at AAU, Jorhat and presented the

technical programme of work.

Dr. P. Rama Devi, Senior Scientist (Pl. Path) and Smt. N. JanakiRatnam, R.A. (Pl. Path), HRS, Venkata-

ramannagudem visited IIOPR, Pedavegi to discuss about the mass multiplication procedure for the

preparation of liquid formulation of Isaria fumosorosea, an Entomomopathogenic fungus against the

rugose spiralling whitefly (RSW) of coconut with Dr. P. Kalidas, Principal Scientist (Ento.) on

20.02.2019.

Engineering diploma students (50 nos.) of VISIT College, Venkatara-

mannagudem visited KVK, Venkataramannagudem on 19.02.2019.

Scientific staff interacted with students and explained about different

demonstration units of KVK like azolla unit, vermi compost unit,

poultry farming, vegetable seed production plots, Horticultural nurs-

ery etc.

Sri. Nookasani Balaji, Hon’ble Member, Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU visited Horticultural

Research Station, Mahanandi on 26.02.2019 and the scientists explained about the research

activities as well as infrastructure facilities at HRS, Mahanandi.

Final year degree students of Government Degree College, Jangareddygudem have visited the CoH,

Venkataramannagudem on 28.02.2019. Dr.P.Gangadhar Rao, Teaching Associate explained about

the college activities and crops in the instructional farms to the students.

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On 20.02.2019, 152 students from Narayana e-techno School, Tade-

palligudem visited KVK, Venkataramannagudem. Scientists ex-

plained about the latest production technologies including nursery

management, cashew grafting, floriculture, bee keeping, fodder pro-

duction, vermi compost production, improved sheep breeds man-

agement and backyard poultry birds.

Dr.B.Sathya Narayana Reddy, Special officer & Director of Education

(Rtd.), UHS, Bagalkot and Dr. P. Karthik Reddy, Asst. Professor, SVAC,

Tirupati visited CRS, Petlur on 28.02.2019. Dr.B.Govinda Rajulu,

Principal Scientist (Pl. Path.) explained about ongoing research

activities and new dry land horticulture crops that were planted at

CRS, Petlur.

Publications

Ruth C, Gopal K, Arunodhayam K, Sireesha Y, Ramakrishna M. 2019. Integrated management of

Rhizome rot in turmeric. Souvenir. 5th National Asian PGPR Conference for Sustainable and organic

Agriculture. P.150.

Phone-in-Live Programmes

Dr.R.Rajya Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, MRS, Nuzvid attended Phone-in-Live programme on

‘Mamidi egumathiki patinchavalasina melakuvalu’ at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on

18.02.2019.

Sri.Ch.Chinnabbai, Assistant Professor (Ento.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended Phone-in-Live

programme on ‘Vesavi kuragayala saagulo samagra sasyarakshana’ at Doordarshan Kendra,

Vijayawada on 28.02.2019.

Radio Programmes

Dr. L. Ranjith Kumar, Scientist, (Ento.), KVK, Periyavaram attended a recording on “Mirapalo

samagra sasyarakshana padhathulu” at All India Radio, Tirupati on 06.02.2019 which was

broadcasted on 23.02.2019.

Dr. K. Mamatha, Sr. Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur attended a recording on “ Kanda saagulo

melakuvalu” at All India Radio, Vijayawada on 25.02.2019.

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