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

Volume-III, Issue – 11 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 1st —15th June, 2017

Fortnight Focus

Events Education Research Extension General

Events

Academic Council Meeting

19th Academic Council Meeting was conducted on 12.06.2017 at

International Guest House, Venkataramannagudem under the

chairmanship of Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor

(FAC), DrYSRHU & Commissioner of Horticulture & Ex-Officio

Secretary to Government, Agriculture and Co-operation (Hort &

Seri) Department. Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Registrar & Member

Secretary, Expert members viz., Dr.P.Venkata Rao, former

Prof(Hort.), ANGRAU, Dr.P.Kalidas, Principal Scientist, IIOPR, Pedavegi and other members of

Academic Council gave their valuable inputs .

Board of Faculty Meetings

12th Board of Faculty of UG Studies meeting was conducted on

03.06.2017 at International Guest House, Vrgudem under the

chairmanship of Dr.M.Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of

Horticulture. Expert members viz., Dr.P.Narayana Swamy,

Registrar, UAHS, Shivamogga, Dr.K.M.Indiresh, Dean, College of

Horticulture, UHS, Yelwala, Mysore and other members of UG

Faculty Board gave their valuable inputs in the meeting.

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Research

Extension

Training Programmes

Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary IFS, Ex-officio Secretary to the

Government of Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture and

Cooperation (Horticulture and Sericulture) Department &

Vice-Chancellor, Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University

addressed the gathering as chief guest for the training

programme on ‘Organic farming in horticultural crops’

at Makkinavaarigudem, West Godavari district organized

by Department of Horticulture on 07.06.2017. Sri.

G.ShaliRaju Scientist (Ento.) Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem delivered a lecture on

‘Importance of biocontrol agents in pest and disease management of various field and

horticultural crops’. Later the vice-chancellor visited the custom hiring center (CHC) in the village

and interacted with the farmers.

12th Board of Faculty of PG Studies meeting was conducted on

03.06.2017 at 02.00 PM at International Guest House,

Venkataramannagudem under the chairmanship of

Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of PG Studies. Expert members viz.,

Dr.K.Umesha, Dean, College of Horticulture, UHS Campus,

Bengaluru and other members of PG Faculty board gave their

valuable inputs in the meeting.

Impact Evaluation Study

Dr L. Mukunda Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri. T. Gouri Sankar,

Senior Research Fellow, CRS, Tirupati conducted impact evaluation

study on “Rejuvenation of mango” as per the guidelines of MIDH at

Yerpedu, Yerravaripalem, Puthalapattu, Yadamari, Chandragiri

mandals of Chittoor district on 09.06.2017, 10.06.2017 and

12.06.2017.

Evaluation of acid lime clones

As a part of AICRP experiment titled “Evaluation of promising clones of acid lime”

(TAL 94/14, TAL 94/13, Phule Sharbati, Akola Lime, NRCC-2, NRCC-3, NRCC-4,

Pramalini and Balaji), it was observed that Pramalini and Jaidevi(PKM-1) had

severe infestation of snow scales as compared to other clonal selections.

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Scientists of AICRP on Palms, Horticultural Research Station,

Pandirimamidi conducted training programmes on “Value addition

in palmyrah” on 01.06.2017 at Rajavolu, East Godavari district, on

02.06.2017 and 03.06.17 at Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam district.

Dr.M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of Horticulture and Dr.B.Prasanna

Kumar, Associate Dean, CoH, Parvathipuram attended a

training programme on “Cashew Cultivation with new

management practices” at Levidi village of Kurupam mandal

on 07.06.2017 conducted by College of Horticulture,

Parvathipuram under Tribal Sub-Plan Project. About thirty

tribal farmers attended the trining progrmme.

Forty farmers from East Godavari district visited KVK,

Venkataramannagudem on 15.06.2017. Dr. E. Karunasree,

Sr. Scientist & Head, explained about Kitchen gardening, Azolla

and Vermi-compost production. Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist

(Vet. Science) explained about scientific management practices

in goat farming, fodder production and poultry rearing.

Similarly Sri. G. Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) explained about Bee

keeping and pests and disease management aspects in field and horticultural crops.

KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted three days training

programme on “Production and use of organic manures

and biofertilizers” sponsored by RKVY from 13.06.2017 to

15.06.2017. Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist & Head, KVK,

Pandirimamidi addressed the farmers in the valedictory.

Sri.P.Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC) conducted technical

sessions on Importance & Practical applications of the

Organic manures and Biofertilizers in Agriculture/Horticulture and an exposure visits to Azolla

production unit, Nadep composting pits and Vermicomposting unit at Gokavaram was arranged

followed by an interaction with one progressive farmer in organic farming.

Dr K.Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. A.Snehalatha Rani, Scientist

(Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur participated in the training programme on

“Scientific cultivation in banana” organised by

RHTI ,Gopannapalem and Department of Horticulture, East

Godavari District at market yard, Ravulapalem on 13.6.2017 and

gave lectures through power point presentation on banana

production and protection technologies.

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Diagnostic Visits

On 14.06.2017, Sri K.C. Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.) and P. Raja

Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), from KVK, Pandirimamidi visited brinjal

nurseries (Var. Local green) at Irlapalli and Tamarapalli villages of

Rampachodavaram mandal. Suggested the farmers to apply copper

oxychloride @ 3 g/l against damping off before transplanting.

Dr.A.SnehalathaRani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur along with Dr.

N.B.V. Chalapathi Rao, Sr. Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipet, Dr.

R.Rajya Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, MRS, Nuzuvid conducted

a diagnostic survey in Vizianagaram and Bobbili mandals of

Vizianagram district for “Post harvest losses in mango”.

Anthracnose, stem end rot by Lasiodiploidia theobromae along with

hopper and thrips damage were found to be the major problems.

Dr.K.Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. A.Snehalatha Rani, Scientist

(Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur conducted diagnostic survey for diseases of

elephant foot yam and banana in Vemuluru, Vadapalli, villages of

West Godavari dist and Rajavaram, Ravulapadu villages of East

Godavari district and identified incidence of viral diseases in

elephant foot yam.

Field days

Dr.M.Kavitha, Scientist (Pl. Pathology) & Head i/c, KVK, Periyavaram

organized a Field day on 09.06.2017 at Chaganam village of

Saidapuram Mandal, Nellore District on “Production and

protection technologies in acid lime”. Dr.B.G.Rajulu, Principal

Scientist (Pl.Pathology) & Head, CRS, Petlur and Dr. D. Srinivas

Reddy, Scientist (Ento.), Citrus Research Station, Tiruapti have

attended and interacted with the farmers.

Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Senior Scientist & Head and Dr. P. Deepthi, Scientist

(Plant Pathology), Horticultural Research Station, Anantapuramu

visited date palm orchard at Benekal on 09.06.2017 and interacted

with the farmers on yield, quality and marketing aspects.

Eruvaka Purnima

Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Senior Scientist & Head and Dr. P. Deepthi, Scientist

(Pl. Path), HRS, Anantapuramu attended “Eruvaka Purnima” programme

inaugurated by Sri.N.Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of A.P and

arranged an exhibition stall at Rayadurgam on 09.06.2017.

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On 09.06.2017, Miss.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), Miss. N.Srividya Rani,

Scientist (Extn.) and Dr.P.Manjari, Scientist (Vet. Science) attended

Eruvaka Purnima programme organized by Department of

Agriculture, Rampachodavaram. Sri.A.S.Dinesh Kumar, IAS, Project

Officer, ITDA, Rampachodavaram, Smt.Vantala Rajeswari, MLA,

Rampachodavaram inaugurated ‘Eruvaka Purnima’ programme by

ploughing the land and interacted with the tribal farmers.

Tribal Sub-Plan

On 06.06.2017, Sri. G.Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.), KVK,

Venkataramannagudem distributed 100 bee boxes (Apis cerana indica)

and honey extractors to the trainees in Kamaiahkunta, Pandugudem,

Lankapalli, Bandarlagudem, Aliveru, Palakunta, Yeeraigudem, China

Jeedipudi, Katkuru and Koida villages under ICAR-TSP project .

Dr. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Sciences), KVK,

Venkataramannagudem distributed fish feed to the tribal farmers on

07.06.2017 under ICAR-TSP project on “Development of integrated fish

culture cum horticulture/poultry for the livelihood of fisher folks” to the

selected farmers.

Aseel poultry birds and water tanks were distributed by KVK,

Venkataramannagudem on 08.06.2017 to the tribal farmers under ICAR

TSP project on “Development of integrated fish culture cum horticulture/

poultry for the livelihood of fisher folks”.

General

Workshops, Meetings and Trainings

Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension along with

Dr. E. Karunasree, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK,

V.R.Gudem and Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist & Head,

KVK, Pandirimamidi participated in National

Workshop on “Empowering Farmers in Tribal

Areas” organized by Agricultural Extension

Division of ICAR, New Delhi during 7th-8th June,

2017 at NAS Complex , New Delhi and arranged an exhibition to show case the achievements of

Dr.YSRHU. The exhibition was visited by Sri.Radha Mohan Singhji, Minister for Agriculture and

Farmer’s Welfare, Govt. of India and Sri. Sudarshan Bhagatji, Minister of State for Agriculture and

Farmer’s Welfare, Govt. of India. Dr. E.Karunasree has given a presentation on “Skill and

Entrepreneurship Development of Tribal Farmers in East and West Godavari District of AP” under

tribal sub-plan during the workshop.

Er.P C Vengaiah, Scientist(Food Science & Technology), HRS, Pandirimamidi participated in a

meeting organized by Sri.T.Padma Rao, Honorable Minister for Prohibition & Excise, Telengana at

Hyderabad on 08.06.2017 as expert member for Value addition in Palmyrah.

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Dr. M. Rajasekhar, Professor (Hort.), College of Horticulture,

Venkataramannagudem attended an awareness meeting on

export of farm produce conducted by the Export Credit Guarantee

Corporation Ltd., Government of India on 06.06.2017 at

Tadepalligudem and delivered a talk on ‘Requirements for

export of horticultural produce’. Smt.S. Malathi Rani, Director,

ECGC Ltd, Sri. K. Bhaskar, District Collector, West Godavari,

Sri P. Manikyala Rao, Minister for endowments, Sri K. Sambasiva Rao, Ex-Minister, GOI, AP, Sri VVSN

Murthy, Retd. Customs officer, Officials of ECGC Ltd, Sri V.Koteswara Rao, Global EXIM Institute,

local farmers, entrepreneurs and industrialists attended the programme.

Dr. G. Ramanandam, Principal Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta

participated in the inaugural function of Tractor mounted coconut

harvester by Sri. N. China Rajappa, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister,

Govt. of A.P. at Ambajipeta organized by the Krishivala Coconut

Producers Organization, Ambajipeta along with Department of

Horticulture on 03.06.2017.

Dr. K.Swarajya Lakshmi, Assoc. Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupet

attended National Seminar on “Nutrients and pollutants in soil-plant-

animal-human continuum for sustaining soil, food and nutritional secu-

rity - way forward” at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV),

Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal on 9th and 10th June 2017 and presented a

poster on “Leaf nutrient status of rose (cv. Sophia Loren) as influenced

by foliar application of different micronutrients sprayed one month after

pruning”.

On 04.06.2017, Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist & Head,

Sri. K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri. P. Raja Sekhar,

Scientist (SS&AC) from KVK, Pandirimamidi attended Nava Nirmana

Deeksha programme organized by ITDA, Rampachodavaram.

Sri.A.S.Dinesh Kumar, IAS, PO, ITDA, Rampachodavaram administered

oath with the participants.

Monitoring Visits

Dr.M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of PG Stud-

ies, Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs and Dr.K.Gopal, Controller of

Examinations visited the College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram and

inspected the Entomology, Horticulture and Computer Labs along with

Library and Boys Hostel on 07.06.2017.

Dr.M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of PG Studies,

Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs and Dr.K.Gopal, Controller of Examinations

inspected NRR Horticultural Polytechnic, Neliparthi, Saluru Mandal,

Vizianagaram distirct on 06.06.2017 to examine the availability of infrastructure

and laboratories for enhancing the number of seats.

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A committee constituting of Dr.M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of Horticulture,

Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs and Dr.K.Gopal, Controller of

Examinations inspected the facilities at Chinalataripi village, Prakasam

district for running newly sanctioned College of Horticulture (Govt) on

09.06.2017.

Guest Lectures

A guest lecture was delivered by the adjunct faculty Dr. T.V.K.Singh,

Professor (Retd), Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture,

PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on 06.06.2017 on ‘IPM, IRM,

Integrated pest management, Invasive alien pests, pests of oilseeds,

pests of paddy and their management in India and techniques for

controlling the menace of wild boars.’

Farmers Visit

Farmers from Tenali, Kolluru of Guntur district visited KVK,

Venkataramannagudem and Hi-tech nursery at Centre of Excellence for

Protected Cultivation (CEPC) on 15.06.2017. Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah,

Scientist (Hort), explained about the activities of KVK and functioning of

Automated plug type nursery to the farmers.

NSS Activities

The World Environment Day was celebrated on 05.06.2017 at

CoH, Anantharajupet. The NSS program officers explained the

students about the importance of protecting the environment.

Students were motivated to make efforts in creating awareness

among the public on importance of protecting the environment.

Radio Talks

Dr. G. Ramanandam, Principal Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in a radio programme

on “Kobbarilo nilakadaga digubadulu mariyu adanapu aadayam koraku antarapantala saagu -

Yajamanyam” at All India Radio, Visakhapatnam on 01.06.2017.

Dr. R.V. Sujatha, Assistant Professor (Ag. Economics), CoH, Venkataramannagudem participated in a

radio programme on “Perati thotala pempakam- sampurna aarogyaniki margam” at All India Radio,

Vijayawada on 06.06.2017.

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