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Dr. YSRHU e-News letter Fortnightly e.Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University
Volume.V, Issue–2 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —31st January,2019
Events Republic Day Celebrations
Seventieth Republic Day was celebrated at Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University Campus and off campus
institutions on 26.01.2019. Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor & Ex-officio Secretary to
Govt. of A.P hoisted the National flag at administrative office of the university in the presence of Uni-
versity Officers, staff and students. Vice-Chancellor has given Republic Day message on this occasion
and stressed all to rededicate themselves to the development of the nation.
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52nd Meeting of Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU
52nd meeting of Board of Management of Dr.YSRHU was held at
Head Quarters on 22.01.2019 under the chairmanship of Sri.
Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor & Ex-Officio
Secretary to Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
Education
RHWEP Activities
KVK, Periyavaram conducted an exposure visit to Horticulture stall
in Flemingo Festival at Sullurpet, Nellore dist. on 22.01.2019 for
RHWEP students and were explained on different kinds of flower
arrangements and various fruits and vegetables grown in and
around Nellore dist. Horticulture officer explained about the
schemes in Horticulture Department. Ms. S.M.Sailaja, Research As-
sociate (Hort.), RHWEP incharge coordinated the programme.
Educational Tour
M.Sc. (Hort.) second year students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem
visited National Horticulture Fair-2019 at IIHR, Bengaluru on
24.01.2019 as part of Educational tour. Also visited International
Flower Auction Centre, Biodiversity International and Flower Show
at Lalbagh, Bengaluru on 25.01.2019. Sri M.Paratpara Rao, Assis-
tant Professor and Sri P. Vinay Kumar Reddy, Assistant Professor
coordinated the programme.
Third year UG students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem visited the
Gram Panchayat and Co-operative Society of Kommugudem and
Gram Panchayat of Venkataramannagudem from 18.01.2019 to
19.01.2019 and have taken up PRA Techniques like village mapping,
mobility mapping, resource mapping, venn diagram and secondary
data collection.
Final year ELP students of CoH, Anantharajupeta were taken to
“Kala Nimbu” acid lime processing unit at Chinaorampadu village,
Obulavaripalli mandal on 25.01.2019. Kala Nimbu is a dried
product of acid lime which is having a shelf life of 2-3 years, with
good export potential.
Guest Lecture
Guest lecture was delivered by Sri Maneesh Prem Chandra,
Branch Manager, IDP Education India Private Limited,
Vijayawada on “Opportunities for higher education in abroad (MS
and Ph.D)” on 31.01.2019. UG and PG students have participated
in the programme and got clarified their doubts regarding higher
studies.
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Research Dr.D.Salomi Suneetha, Professor (Biochem), CoH, Venkataramanna-
gudem developed the protocol for in vitro tissue culture of Gerbera
jamesonii from unopened flower buds at the Tissue culture labora-
tory, CoH, Venkataramannagudem. The first plant was shifted to the
field on 26.01.2019.
Extension Farmers, Departmental Officers and Scientists Interaction Meeting
Farmers, Departmental officers and sci-
entists interaction meeting was con-
ducted at KVK, Venkataramannagudem
on 19.01.2019. In this program more
than 200 farmers have participated. In
this program Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary,
IFS, Vice-Chancellor & Ex-officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P has participated as chief guest along with
university officers Dr.M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension,
Dr.A. Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs and Sri. T.V. Subbarao, DDH, West Godavari district. .
Training Programmes
On 19.01.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted Assess-
ment Test, viva – voce and practical demonstration for the trainees
(20 nos.) who attended 25 days Skill Development Training
Programme (SDTP) on “Beekeeping” in coordination with Agri-
cultural Skill Council of India (ASCI) and ICAR-ATARI, Hyderabad.
In valedictory function Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS,
Vice-Chancellor & Ex-officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P as chief guest
distributed certificates to the trainees. Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean
of Student Affairs, Dr.M.L.N.Reddy,Dean of Horticulture and Dr.E.Karunasree, Principal Scientist &
Head, KVK, Venkataramannagudem have explained about the importance of honeybees as pollina-
tors and formation of FPOs. Practical manual on “Beekeeping as an Microenterprise” was released
by the dignitaries and distributed to the trainees.
Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.) and Dr.N.B.V.
Chalapathi Rao, Principal Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta,
Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur and
Dr.P.Ashok, Sr. Scientist (Hort.), HRS, V.R.Gudem participated
in one day training programme on “Management of Rugose
spiraling whitefly” at Kalavalapalli (V) of West Godavari
district organized by Department of Horticulture on 22.01.2019. Sri.Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-
Chancellor & Ex-officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P was the chief guest and Dr. J. Dilip Babu, Director of
Research has also participated.
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On 19.01.2019, KVK, Periyavaram conducted training
programme on “ICT Applications in Agriculture” to the farmers of
Venkatagiri mandal. Nearly 28 farmers have attended. Created
awareness on Mobile Apps, WEB Portals, Information KIOSKs.
etc., related to Agriculture and allied sectors. Mr. D. Vinod Naik,
Research Associate (Agril. Extn.) coordinated the programme.
Dr. P. Deepthi, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Anantapuramu attended a
training programme as resource person for farmers at RHTI, Ananta-
puramu organized by Department of Horticulture on 25.01.2019.
On 30.01.2019, KVK, Vonipenta conducted an on campus
training programme on “Precautions to be taken in Usage of
Pesticides (Safe Use of Pesticides” at KVK, Vonipenta. Sri. G. San-
deepNaik, Scientist, (Pl. Path.) and Sri E. Ravi Goud, Research
Associate (Agri. Extn.) explained about precautions to be taken
while purchase of pesticides, during storage, handling, prepara-
tion of spray solution, selection of equipments, application of
spray solution, after spray operations and usage of protective clothing.
Dr. P. Rama Devi, Sr. Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, Dr. P. Ashok, Sr.
Scientist (Hort.) and Smt. N. Janaki Ratnam, R.A. (Pl. Path.), HRS,
Venkataramannagudem attended two days training progamme
on “Organic farming focussing on bio-fertilizers and bio-
pesticides” at Samalkot and explained the use of bio-fertilizers
and bio pesticides to department officers on 28.01.2018.
On 28.01.2019, Sri G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkatara-
mannagudem attended a training programme as a resource person
on ‘Beekeeping’ organised by Regional Horticultural Training
Institute (RHTI), Gopannapalem at Buttaigudem village and
explained about scientific beekeeping practices.
Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.), Sri D. Sreedhar, Scientist
(Hort.) and T. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr. Y.Sharat
Kumar Reddy, Scientist (Pl. Physiology), HRS, Anantharajupeta
imparted training to AO’s & MPEO’s on cultivation practices and
plant protection measures on major Horticultural crops grown in
Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh organized by Dept. Of
Horticulture and explained about production technologies of Mango, Guava and papaya viral
diseases and other flower crops on 29 .01.2019.
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Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Principal Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Amba-
jipeta participated in awareness meeting on ‘Rugose spiralling
whiterfly’ as resource person at K. Gangavaram village of
Ramachandrapuram mandal and created awareness on rugose spi-
ralling whitefly and its control measures to the farmers on
21.01.2019.
On 21.01.2019, KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted training program
on ‘Improved management practices in cashew’ sponsored by
ATMA, Kakinada at Neelavaram village of Gangavaram mandal. Dr.
A. Srinivas Principal Scientist & Head, Dr. S.Adarsha Scientist
(Ento.), Sri P. Raja Sekhar Scientist (SS&AC) and Sri Vidya Rani. N,
Scientist (Agri. Extn.) explained about the importance of applica-
tion of micronutrients and plant protection measures in cashew. Representatives from Tanager
NGO and 20 farmers have participated in the program.
Scientists of HRS, Ambajipeta Conducted one day district level
seminar on ‘Cocoa’ at Tetagunta village, Tuni mandal of East
Godavari district on 24.01.2019 sponsored by Directorate of
Cocoa and Cashew nut Development, Kochi. The scientists
delivered lectures on production and protection technologies of
cocoa followed by field visit, where in demonstrated the pruning
technique and identification of pest & diseases at field level and their management.
Scientists of Horticultural Research Station, Ambajipeta conducted
6 days on campus skill training programme for 20 nos. unem-
ployed rural youth (23rd batch) with the financial assistance of
Coconut Development Board (CDB), Kochi from 28.01.2019 to
02.02.2019. Imparted skills on climbing coconut trees with the
help of climbing device and also taught scientific management
practices on production, protection and quality planting material production.
Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.), Dr. T. Naga Lakshmi,
Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr. Y.Sharat Kumar Reddy, Scientist (Pl.
Physiology), HRS, Anantharajupeta involved in a training pro-
gramme organized by KVK, RASS, Tirupati and imparted training for
two batches on propagation techniques in ornamental and fruit
crops and biocontrol aspects on 22.01.2019.
On 31.01.2019, Sri G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) and Dr.K.Venkata
Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted
training programme on brinjal as a part of Farmer Field Schools
(FFS) on production of pesticide residue free vegetables (brinjal
and okra) at Busarajupalli village and explained about fertilization
and importance of IPM tools in AESA. Also conducted Agro – Eco-
system Analysis (AESA) in Brinjal.
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Diagnostic Visits
Ms. S.M. Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK,
Periyavaram visited tuberose fields infested with
blight at Kalampalli village of Kalahasti mandal on
21.01.2019 and suggested to spray saff @ 2.5gm/l
water to control the disease.
On 25.01.2019, Mr. D. Vinod Naik, Research Associate (Agril. Extn.),
KVK, Periyavaram visited bitter gourd field at Balayyapalli village
and observed fruitfly infestation and suggested to spray malathion
50 Ec 1ml/l or dimethoate 30 Ec 1ml/l or methyl demeton 25 EC
1ml/l and advised to raise the crop on pandals for high yield and
quality produce.
On 28.01.2019, Dr.P.Manjari, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK,
Periyavaram conducted diagnostic visit to poultry farm at Manne-
gunta village of Venkatagiri mandal and observed weak birds with
bloody droppings. The condition was diagnosed as coccidiosis and
the farmer was suggested to immediately administer powder am-
prolium in drinking water @30g/25 l of drinking water along with
supplementation of vimeral for better immunity. Also suggested to
check for water sanitation as the source of infection is usually con-
taminated water.
On 30.01.2019, Ms. Ch. Sindu, Research Associate (Home
Science), KVK, Periyavaram visited Dye processing units and
screen printing units in Boggulamitta village of Venkatagiri
mandal. Observed the activities carried out by dyers and printing
units and also conducted survey on occupational health hazards
faced by dyers during processing.
Dr. M. Tagore Naik, Sr.Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Mahanandi conducted filed visit in Thimmapuram and
Bukkapuram villages on 21.01.2019 and observed the drumstick pod fly and jasmine midge
incidence and suggested application dichlorovas @ 1ml/l against pod fly and application of kor-
agen @ 0.3 ml/l against midge for controlling above pests.
On 25.01.2019, G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) and B.Rupadevi, Research Associate
(Soil Science), KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted diagnostic visit to coconut
orchard at Pulla village, Nallajerla mandal infested with spiralling whitefly, rhinoc-
eros beetle and boron deficiency and suggested suitable remedial measures.
On 31.01.2019, Dr.S.Adarsha Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirima-
midi attended a training programme as resource person on ‘Pest
and disease management in chillies’ at Kothulagutta village of
Kunavaram mandal organized by Department of Horticulture,
Rajamahendravaram.
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On 17.01.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research associate, (Soil Science)
and Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta
visited banana fields for followup under FLD “Enhancing banana
bunch yield through application of N, K and S in Banana” at Sunkula-
garipalli village of Mydukur mandal. The scientist demonstrated the
preparation of 2 % KNO3 and 2 % Micronutrient mixture and also
explained about the spraying method to the farmer.
On 18.01.2019, Sri G. SandeepNaik, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr. V.
Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta visited
tuberose field for diagnosis of pests and diseases at Obulapuram vil-
lage of Mydukur mandal. Observed mealy bug infestation and sug-
gested to spray profenophos @ 0.1% or dichlorvos @ 0.05%.
On 24.01.2019, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK,
Vonipenta visited chilli field for diagnosis of pests and diseases at Mita-
manupalli village of Mydukur mandal and identified powdery mildew.
Recommended to spray wettable sulphur @ 0.3% or kerathane @
0.1%.
On 25.01.2019, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK,
Vonipenta visited chilli nursery for diagnosis of pests and diseases at
Musalinayanapalli village of Mydukur mandal. Identified damping off
disease and recommended to spray copper oxy chloride @ 0.3%
On 30.01.2019, Sri G. SandeepNaik, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr. V.
Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta visited
tomato and chilli fields for diagnosis of pests and diseases at Sun-
kulagariPalli village of Mydukur mandal. Identified pinworm (Tuta
absoluta ) infestation in tomato and dieback disease in chilli and
suggested to collect and destroy the pinworm affected plants and
fruits, avoid solanaceous crops after tomato and spray chlorantraniliprole @ 60 ml or flubendia-
mide @ 60 ml per acre and to spray difenconazole @ 0.05% or propiconazole @ 0.1% respectively.
On 28.01.2019, Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science),
KVK, Venkataramannagudem visited dairy flock at Venkataramanna-
gudem village and observed diarrhoea, inappetence, soil licking
symptoms in one month old buffalo calf and suggested treatment
with Pul.Neblon @25 g/day, Tab. Dirolin-L@ 2 boli/day and piperz-
ine hydrate liquid@20 ml orally.
Dr. Ch. Ruth, Professor (Pl. Path) along with ELP students, CoH,
Anantharajupeta visited betel vine and banana fields at Obu-
lavaripalli village of Kadapa dist on 28.01.2019 and observed foot
rot disease in betel vine. Suggested to spray Bordeaux mixture
1% or redomil 0.2%.
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On 23.01.2019, Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science),
Dr.A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science) and Sri
G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem visited
dairy farm at Kurusakannappagudem village and observed tick
infestation in four months old buffalo calf and suggested treatment
with inj.Ivermectin@ 10mg/50 Kg.b.wt, S/c and external applica-
tion of butox solution @2ml/l water. On the same day made followup visit to aseel birds enterprise
at East Regulakunta and observed the health condition of birds.
On 31.01.2019, Sri K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri
P.Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited acid
lime and banana fields at Thimmapuram village of Addateegala
mandal and observed acid lime trees affected with root rot, canker
and powdery mildew. Suitable measures were recommended to
the farmers for effective management of diseases and basal appli-
cation of urea and potash (50 g each/plant) (upto 50%) for ba-
nana.
Dr. Ch. Ruth, Professor (Pl. Path) along with PG students, CoH, Anan-
tharajupeta visited mango garden at Venkatareddy Palli, village of
Kadapa dt on 23.01.2019 and observed anthracnose, sootymold and
sucking pests. Suggested to spray carbendazim 1g. + neem oil 5ml/l
of water. In Neelum variety observed black banded disease and gum-
mosis on branches and recommended to spray Bordeaux mixture
1% or copperoxychloride 0.3%.
On Farm Trial
Ms. S.M.Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Periyavaram con-
ducted a follow-up visit to colocasia crop at Mannegunta village of
Venkatagiri mandal on 19.01.2019 and gathered the information about
yield and other economic aspects of colocasia variety KCS-3 in compari-
son with local variety. The varietal performance in aspects like corm
size and yield was found superior to local variety.
On 24.01.2019, Dr. J.V. Prasad, Principal Scientist, ATARI, and Dr.
M. Nagesh, Principal Scientist-NBAIR visited OFT on Fall Army
Worm trial at KVK, Pandirimamidi and collected NPV affected lar-
vae and nomuraea affected FAW larvae from the trial plots for fur-
ther studies. Dr.A.Srinivas Principal Scientist & Head and Dr.
S.Adarsha Scientist (Ento.) coordinated the program.
On 24.01.2019, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK,
Vonipenta visited marigold OFT trial “Introduction of Marigold variety
– Arka Bangara-2” for followup at Mitamanupalli Village of Mydukur
mandal. During the visit Scientist observed flower eating caterpillar
and recommended foliar application of carbaryl @ 0.3%.
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Front Line Demonstrations
On 28.01.2019, KVK, Vonipenta provided inputs like azospirillum @ 2
Kgs and PSB @ 2 Kgs per acre under FLD “Application of Biofertilizers
in Chillies to enhance crop yield”. Sri. G. SandeepNaik, Scientist, (Pl.
Path.) and Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (SS & AC) explained
about the importance of biofertilizers in enhancing crop yields,
method of application and precautions to be taken while application
of biofertilizers.
On 30.01.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (SS & AC) and
Smt R. Sunitha, Research Associate (Home science), KVK,
Vonipenta conducted FLD on Assessment of waste decomposer
culture for recycling of turmeric and banana crop residues at T.
Kothapalli village. The scientists emphasized the importance of
waste decomposer application for recycling of crop residues and
also explained about the preparation of waste decomposer solu-
tion.
On 31.01.2019, G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) and Dr.K.Venkata
Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted
diagnostic visit in groundnut fields at Nimmalagudem village under
CFLDs on oilseeds and observed infestation of leaf miner, spodptera
and tikka leaf spot. Suggested to install pheromone traps @ 4/acre,
foliar application of flubendamide @ 0.2 ml/l against spodoptera
and leaf miner, spraying of mancozeb @ 2 g and Carbendazim @ 1 g/l or hexaconozole @ 2 ml/l or
tebuconazole @ 1 ml/l against tikka leaf spot.
On 29.01.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted training pro-
gramme on ‘Integrated crop management in sesame’ at Telikicherla
village and explained about pest and disease management in sesame.
Later supplied critical inputs to the farmers under CFLD on oilseeds
sponsored by ICAR – ATARI, Zone – X, Hyderabad. Sri G.Shali Raju,
Scientist (Ento.) coordinated the programme.
On 28.01.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted training
programme on ‘Integrated crop management practices for
blackgram var. TBG-104’ to Takkelapudi farmers, Dwarakatiru-
mala mandal under cluster front Line demonstrations on pulses
and distributed critical inputs viz., neem soap and Pursuit chemi-
cal. Sri. Rupa Devi, Research Associate (SS&AC) coordinated the
programme.
On 31.01.2019, Sri. G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), &
Dr.K.Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.), KVK,
Venkataramannagudem visited OFT trail on
‘Integrated Crop Management in Chilli (varieties –
LCA - 616 & CA – 960)’. LCA – 616 variety was highly
accepted by the farmers in terms of colour, size and
pungency and also preferred by the consumers in retail market.
LCA - 616 LCA - 690
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Method Demonstrations
On 21.01.2019, Dr.A.Srinivas, Principal Scientist & Head,
Dr. S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), Sri P. Raja Sekhar Scientist
(SS&AC) and Sri Vidya Rani. N, Scientist (Agri. Extn.) conducted
method demonstration on use of pongamia soap for the manage-
ment of T-mosquito bug in cashew. Provided pongamia soap and
micronutrient mixture to 20 beneficiaries.
Soil Samples Collection
On 19.01.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate, (Soil Sci-
ence) and Sri. E Ravi Goud, Research Associate, (Agri. Extn.), KVK,
Vonipenta collected soil samples from farmer’s field at Somired-
dypalli and Vonipenta villages of B.Mattam and Mydukur mandals
respectively. The scientists explained the importance of soil and
water analysis and also demonstrated the collection of soil sam-
ple.
General
National Horticultural Fair-2019
From 23.01.2019 to 25.01.2019, Scientists of KVK, Venkataraman-
nagudem and Pandirimamidi participated in “National Horticultural
Fair-2019” organized by ICAR-IIHR at Bengaluru and put up a stall
of Dr.YSRHU exhibiting different crop varieties, dried & processed
products of fruits and vegetables, posters showing different activi-
ties carried out. Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr.M.L.N.
Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.E.Karuna Sree, Principal Scientist &
Head, Dr.K.Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri. K.C.Bhanu Murthy, Scientist (Hort.) have at-
tended. Scientists, farmers and students visited our stall and observed different exhibits we dis-
played.
Meetings
On 28.01.2019, Mr. D. Vinod Naik, Research Associate (Agril. Extn.),
KVK, Periyavaram attended Regional advisory Group Meeting
themed as “Climate Change in Nellore District and Adaptations of
Climate Change” conducted by NABARD. Representatives from ARS,
KVK, NGOs, DAATC, ATMA and Primary Sector Departments have
attended the meeting and discussed about Climate change and ad-
aptations in Nellore District.
Dr. V. Vijaya Bhaskar, Professor (Hort.), Dr. K.M.Yuvaraj, Professor (Hort.), Dr. V.N.P. Sivarama
Krishna, Assoc. Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta participated in 8th Indian Horticulture Con-
gress at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Raipur, Chattisgarh organized by Horticulture Society
of India from 17th -21st January, 2019.
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Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Anantharajupeta deliv-
ered a guest lecture on “ Impact of climate on cut flowers under cover”
to PG and Ph.D students of Floriculture and land scaping at Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 25.01.2019.
Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. R.Nagalakshmi,
Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur participated in foundation stone laying
ceremony of ICAR-DFR regional station, Vemagiri on 21.01.2019.
During the meeting interacted with farmers and Scientists of DFR,
Pune, IIOPR, Pedavegi and CTRI, Rajahamundry.
Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta at-
tended one day training programme on “Testing Modified Ground
Pollination in coconut” at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayanku-
lam, Kerala on 18.01.2019.
Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur attended
seminar on “Orchids” organized by AP Urban Greening and Beautification Corporation at Andhra
Pradesh State Water Resources Department and Farmers Training Centre, Vijayawada on
27.01.2019 and delivered lecture on “Commercial Cultivation of Dendrobium Hybrids in protected
structures”.
Post Graduate students of Floriculture and Landscaping Architecture Department, CoH, V.R.Gudem
along with the faculty, Dr.A.V.D.Dorajee Rao, Professor and Dr.T.Suseela, Associate Professor
attended one day national seminar on “Orchids-Problems and prospects” at PWD Grounds,
Vijayawada on 27.01.2019. The Programme was technically resourced by Royal Botanical Gardens,
Kew, London.
Visits
On 22.01.2019, Block Technology Managers and Assistant Technol-
ogy Managers of ATMA, Nellore visited KVK, Pandirimamidi. In this
programme Dr.A.Srinivas, Prinicipal Scientist & Head addressed the
staff regarding the activities of KVK, Pandirimamidi. Also visited
HRS and Palmyrah Processing Unit. KVK, Scientist explained about
the Bee-Keeping unit and Biscuit making unit. In this programme
Smt. Y.Ananda Kumari, PD, ATMA DPD, ATMA and 25 BTMs and ATMs participated.
On 24.01.2019, Dr.J.V.Prasad, Principal Scientist, ATARI, Zone-X,
Hyderabad along with Dr.M.Nagesh, Principal Scientist, NBAII,
Bengaluru have visited instructional farm of KVK, V.R.Gudem and
Pandirimamidi to review of demonstrations on Fall Army Worm
management in maize. During the visit KVK, Pandirimamidi has
provided four goat units to the tribal farmers of Regulapadu,
I.Polavaram, Gangavaram villages of Rampachodavaram division of East Godavari district under the
component of Tribal Sub Plan – 2017-18.
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Dr.Krishna, Professor, Central Food Technological Research Insti-
tute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysore, Karnataka along with his team visited
PHTRS, Venkataramannagudem on 22.01.2019. Dr. D.V. Swami,
Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head explained about the functioning
of processing machinery and value added products prepared at
fruit and vegetable processing unit.
On 30.01.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem scientific staff, Dr. K.
Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scien-
tist (Veterinary Science) explained about different demonstration
plots of KVK to the farmers from Anakapalli who visited on an expo-
sure visit. In this visit, 40 farmers have participated along with their
Horticulture officer.
A batch of 10 farmers from Nagari, Puttur mandal visited the
CoH, Anantharajupeta on 28.01.2019. Dr. K.Swarajya Lakshmi,
Prof (Hort.), Dr. G.Thanuja Sivaram, Asst. Prof (Hort.), Miss Lak-
shmi Prasanna TA, (Agri. Extn.) and Mr. K. Ravi Kumar, TA
(Hort.) have taken them to the fields and explained about the
commercial cultivation of various Horticultural crops that are
being grown in the campus. The exposure visit was organized by ATMA, Chittoor district.
National Voters Day
On 25.01.2018, National Voters Day was celebrated at CoH,
Venkataramannagudem and SKPP Horticultural Polytechnic,
Ramachandrapuram. A rally with the slogans like Right to Vote
-Use it Right, Proud to be voter-Ready to Vote was conducted
by students of SKPP Horticultural Polytechnic,
Ramachandrapuram. Essay
writing, Elocution and Poster
making competitions were conducted on different themes viz.,
“National Voters day-Power of every single vote”, “ Importance of
voter in Indian Democracy” and “ No voter to be left” at CoH,
Venkataramanangudem.
On 22.01.2019, Smt.Kothapalli Geetha, Member of Parliament,
Araku Constituency visited KVK, Pandirimamidi. Dr. A.Srinivas,
Principal Scientist & Head briefed about the activities of KVK. M.P
interacted with the farmers regarding the problems faced by them
and expressed that the activities taken up by KVK are useful to the
tribals. Also visited the exhibition arranged by KVK, apiary unit, soil
testing laboratory, cashew nursery, cage culture, custom hiring centre, goatery units. etc. KVK,
Scientists and 65 farmers have attended the programme.
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Silence Day
Silence day was celebrated by students of SKPP Horticultura Poly-
technic, Ramchandrapuram on 30.01.2019 to pay homage to the vic-
tims who fought for the freedom, welfare and progress of India and
sacrificed their lives. Sri M. Satti Raju, Principal was the chief guest.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0
Live telecast on ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0’ for exam stress reduction
was arranged by CoH, Venkataramannagudem at 11:00 AM on
29.01.2019 in which Sri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of
India has interacted with the students and parents about studies and
examination related issues and advised the parents not to expect their
children to fulfil their unfulfilled dreams. Dr.M.Lakshmi Narayana
Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.K.Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, staff and students of CoH, Venkatara-
mannagudem have attended.
Phone-in-Live Programmes
Dr.C.Venkata Ramana, Sr.Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Lam attended Phone-in-Live programme on
‘Mirapalo kaya kotha mariyu kotha ananthara yajamanyam’ at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on
17.01.2019.
Dr.K.Giridhar, Sr.Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Lam attended Phone-in-Live programme on ‘Pasupulo kotha
mariyu kotha ananthara yajamanyam’ at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 28.01.2019.
Radio Programmes
Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur attended a recording on “Pasupu Saagu-
Seetakalamulo chepatta valasina yajamanya paddatulu” at All India Radio, Vijayawada on
28.01.2019.
Awards
Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University received 2nd prize for the Best Stall in
universities category at National Horticultural Fair-2019 held from 23rd
-25th January, 2019 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
Superannuation
Sri Ch.Gangachalam, AEO, HRS, Ambajipeta retired on 31.01.2019 on
attaining superannuation. Staff of HRS, Ambajipeta felicitated him on
this occasion.
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