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

Volume.IV, Issue–23 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 1st —15th December, 2018

Events Eighth Inter Collegiate Sports, Games, Cultural & Literary Meet

Eighth Inter Collegiate Sports, Games, Cultural and Liter-

ary Meet was conducted at College of Horticulture,

Anantharajupeta from 1st to 3rd December, 2018. Smt. M.

Usha Devi, Hon’ble Member, Board of Management, Dr.

YSRHU, Dr. M. Lakashmi Narayana Reddy, Dean of Horti-

culture, Dr. A. Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr.

K.Gopal, Controller of Examinations inaugurated the

meet. Students from four constituent colleges as well as

private colleges affiliated to Dr.YSRHU have participated in the

meet. Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice Chancellor (FAC) &

Ex-officio Secretary to Govt of A.P attended valedictory func-

tion and distributed prizes. The individual championships

were won by Mr. Somasekhar and Ms. Jyothi Lakshmi of CoH,

Anantharajupeta. The students of College of Horticulture, An-

antharajupeta won the overall championship for Athletics and

Games for the year 2018-19.

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Board of Faculty Meetings

15th Board of Faculty of UG Studies meeting was conducted on

07.12.2018 at University Campus, Venkataramannagudem un-

der the chairmanship of Dr.M. Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of

Horticulture. Expert member Dr.V.Patel, Principal Scientist, Divi-

sion of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, IARI, ICAR, New Delhi

and other members of UG Faculty Board gave their valuable in-

puts in the meeting.

15th Board of Faculty of PG Studies meeting was conducted on

07.12.2017 at University Campus, Venkataramannagudem under

the chairmanship of Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of PG Studies. Experts

member Dr.Ravindra Mulge, Dean, CoH, Halladkeri Farm, Bidar,

Dr.A.Manohar Rao, Professor & University Head, CoA, PJTSAU,

Hyderabad and other members of PG Faculty board gave their

valuable inputs in the meeting.

Academic Council Meeting

22nd Academic Council Meeting was conducted on

11.12.2018 at University Campus, Venkataramannagudem

under the chairmanship of Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice

-Chancellor, Dr.YSRHU & Ex-Officio Secretary to Government

of A.P. Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Registrar & Member Secretary, Ex-

pert member, Dr.B.Satyanarayana Reddy, Retd. Director of

Education, UHS, Bagalkot, Dr.S.K.Sarkar, Professor & Head

(Fruits) & Former Registrar, BCKV, West Bengal and other members of Academic Council gave their

valuable inputs.

Education

RHWEP Activities

RHWEP students allotted to KVK, Periyavaram visited Waste Decom-

poser Unit on 10.12.2018 in Thalwaypadu Village near Naidupet and

encouraged the farmers about the benefits of the Waste Decomposer

unit. Sri. D.Vinod Naik, Research Associate (Agril. Extn.) coordinated the

programme.

KVK Periyavaram conducted PRA Techniques on 11.12.2018 in Thal-

waypadu Village near Naidupet along with RHWEP students and the

farmers actively participated in this programme. Identification of prob-

lems related to Agriculture, Horticulture and allied subjects by the

farmers themselves is the main objective as a part of Transect Walk In

PRA Technique. Sri. D.Vinod Naik, Research Associate (Agril. Extn.) co-

ordinated the programme.

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RHWEP students allotted to KVK, Periyavaram conducted method

demonstration on preparation of bordeaux mixture at Chilamanuru

village of Balayapalli mandal on 14.12.2018 and explained the impor-

tance of Bordeaux mixture in acid lime and methods of application and

precautions to be taken while preparing the mixture to the farmers of

Chilamanuru village. Ms.S.M.Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK,

Periyavaram coordinated the programme.

Exposure Visits

Second year B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture students on an exposure visit

to Gandhipuram village, Penumuru mandal, chittoor dist on

05.12.2018. Showed commercial cultivation of chrysanthemum and

marigold under low cost shade net house, mother plant develop-

ment under naturally ventilated poly house and explained about

photoperiodic requirement for the crop, propagation of cuttings

grown in pro-trays under low cost shade net house. Dr. Yohan, TA (Pl. Phy), CoH, Anantharajupeta

also participated in the visit. Dr. M. Raja Naik, Associate Professor (Hort.) and Dr.Yohan, TA (Pl.

Phy.), CoH, Anantharajupeta coordinated the programme.

Extension World Soil Day

At KVK, Vonipenta

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Vonipenta has organized the World Soil

Day on 05.12.2018. Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension

participated as chief guest and addressed the gathering on

importance of soil health, soil test based fertilizer application

to reduce the cost of cultivation on fertilizers. Sri Madhusud-

han Reddy, Project Director, APMIP, Kadapa emphasized on

the fertigation and importance of drip irrigation system to

minimize the loss of water and fertilizers. Sri K. Prabhakar, Scientist (Agronomy), RARS, Nandyal

participated as expert and explained about the importance of soil testing and usage of bio fertilizers

to enhance crop yields. Soil health cards were distributed to the beneficiary farmers. Dr. M. Rama-

krishna, Officer Incharge, KVK, Vonipenta presided over the programme. PD, ATMA, Kadapa, DPM,

ZBNF, AD Sericulture, ADH, Rajampeta and ADA, Mydukur and 148 members of farmers have par-

ticipated and addressed the farmers.

Research

Smt. B. Neeraja, Scientist (Pl. Path.), D.Rakshith Roshan, Research Associ-

ate (Ento.) and K.Chakkani Priya, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Amba-

jipeta visited to Kalavalapalli village of West Godavari district collected

Entomopathogenic fungi infected adults and pupa of rugose spiralling

whitefly after 8th day of spraying on 12.12.2018 and forwarded the sam-

ples to NBAIR, Bengaluru for its confirmation.

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At KVK, Venkataramannagudem

KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted World Soil Day on

05.12.2018. In this program Dr. M.L.N. Reddy, Dean of Horticul-

ture, Dr. D. Srihari, Dean of PG Studies, Dr. A. Sujatha, Dean of

student Affairs, Dr. K. Gopal, Controller of Examinations and Dr.

Gousia Begum, Joint Director of Agriculture attended as guests

of honour. Officers from Agriculture and Horticulture Depart-

ment, 200 farmers participated in the program and expressed their views on importance of soil

health management and also visited the exhibition. Two hundred and fifty soil health cards were

prepared and distributed to the farmers and explained about the soil test based fertiliser applica-

tion for the next season crop.

At KVK, Pandirmamidi

KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted World Soil Day on

05.12.2018. Sri Rammohan Rao, DDH & PD, APMIP, Kakinada

attended as chief guest and inaugurated the stalls arranged by

KVK-Pandirimamidi. PHO, ITDA, APO, Rubber Board, ADO-

CRB, Rampachodavaram addressed the importance of soil

health for sustainable agriculture to the farming community.

Sri P Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC) delivered guest lecture on

Soil Health-Its Importance in relation to plant growth. Soil health cards were issued to 50 farmers

from KVK adopted villages released one booklet on “Susthira Nela Arogyaniki Bhusaara Pareeksha”.

KVK, Scientists, HO, Rampachodavaram, NGOs and 274 farmers of Rampachodavaram division have

participated.

At KVK, Periyavaram

On 05.12.2018, World Soil Day-2018 organised by KVK Peri-

yavaram, Sri.Kurugondla Rama Krishna, MLA, was the chief

guest. Sri.Chelikam Shankar Reddy, REC Member, Dr.YSRHU,

PD & DPD, ATMA, Dr. B. Govindarajulu, Principal Scientist &

Head, CRS Petluru, ADA Venkatagiri, Srinivasa Seva Trust

Nanda Gopal and Dr. M. Kavitha, Officer In-charge and scien-

tists from KVK Periyavaram have participated. Distribution of

soil health cards, bringing awareness in farmers about soil health management, display of demon-

strations about soil health practices, live demonstration of mini soil testing equipment were carried

out in the presence of officials and farmers.

Training Programmes

KVK, Pandirimamidi organized three days state level training

program on ‘Advances in Cashew Production Technology’ from

03.12.2018 to 05.12.2018 sponsored by RKVY. Dr.

R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension presided over the inaugu-

ral session and explained the farmers about the importance of

cashew in agency areas. Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research

attended as chief guest and addressed the farmers on cashew

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production practices and suggested the farmers to take up new plantation with Cashew grafts BPP

-8 &9 instead of seedlings. Technical sessions were conducted on Cashew cultivation and nursery

management, Pruning and production technology, IPDM in Cashew, Soil management, Cashew mar-

keting and formation of FPO, Post harvest technology in Cashew by Scientists of Dr.YSRHU.

On 11.12.2018, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted one day

training programme for farmers on “Energy and Water conserva-

tion”. In this program Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension at-

tended as chief guest and delivered a lecture on energy conservation

aspects and other officers DISCOM AE, Tadepalligudem (Rural), Sri.

Ch. Satyanarayana, APMIP, Sri. P. Balaji, ADH, Eluru, Sri. G. Venkata

sai, Engineer, AP State Energy Conservation Mission. In this program about 150 farmers have par-

ticipated. A brochure on ‘Energy efficiency in agriculture and allied sectors’ was released for distri-

bution to the farmers.

On 11.12.2018, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted

valedictory function for 25 days (200 hours) Skill Develop-

ment Training Programme (SDTP) on ‘Small Poultry Farm-

ing’ for rural youth farmers. During this valedictory func-

tion, Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor & Ex-

officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P has participated as chief

guest and appreciated KVK scientists and the trainees for

successful completion of the 1st Skill training under ASCI in the university. Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Regis-

trar, Dr.M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr. J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr.R.V.S.K. Reddy,

Director of Extension, Dr.K.Gopal, Controller of Examination have also participated as guests of

honour and interacted with the farmers. Training manual on “Small Poultry Farming” was released

and distributed certificates and training kit to the participants by the dignitaries.

Twenty five days Skill Development Training Program (SDTP)

on “Beekeeping” to 20 farmers in coordination with Agricul-

tural Skill Council of India (ASCI) and ICAR-ATARI, Hyderabad

was initiated at KVK, Venkataramannagudem from 05.12.2018

to 29.12.2018 and coordinated by Dr. E. Karunasree, Principal

Scientist & Head and Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.). Techni-

cal and practical sessions involving all the aspects of Scientific

Beekeeping and marketing skills to the participants will be imparted by the experts invited from

various institutions of Dr.YSRHU, ANGRAU, CBRTI, Pune, SBEC, Vijayarai, NIRD, Hyderabad and pri-

vate agencies.

From 10.12.2018 to 12.12.2018, KVK, Pandirimamidi organized

3 days training programme on ‘Millets Value Addition Biscuit and

Bakery Products’ to the trainees with the financial support from

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. During these 3 days training pro-

gramme demonstrated working mechanism of Biscuit making

unit & nutritive value of millets, preparatory methods of value

added products from millets like Biscuits & Bakery products. In

inaugural session Dr.A.Srinivas, Principal Scientist & Head addressed the trainees about the impor-

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tance of millets and millet value added products in the present era which are good for human

health and supporting to the tribal farmers under TSP. Miss Srividya Rani.N, Scientist (Extn.) coor-

dinated the programme. Valedictory session was conducted on 12.12.2018. Certificates were dis-

tributed to the trainees and a pamphlet on ‘Chirudhanyalatho Viluva Adharitha Padharthala Tha-

yari Vidhanam’ was released in the valedictory session.

Front Line Demonstrations

KVK, Periyavaram distributed Arka citrus special to the farmers of

Kondrajupalli village of Balayapalli mandal as a part of FLD on

14.12.2018 and suggested the farmers to spray of Arka citrus spe-

cial @ 75gm + a table spoon of citric acid salt and a shampoo sachet

for every 15l of water to mitigate micronutrient deficiency. Ms.

S.M.Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.) coordinated the programme.

On 11.12.2018, KVK, Venkataramannagudem supplied sesame seed

Var.YLM - 66 and other critical inputs to the farmers from Gunde-

palli and Ananthapalli villages of Nallajarla mandal under cluster

front Line demonstrations on oilseeds. Sri. G.Shali Raju, Scientist

(Ento.) coordinated the programme.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted training programme on

‘Integrated crop management practices for green gram var. WGG

-42’ on 11.12.2018 to Pandirimamidigudem farmers, Buttai-

gudem mandal under CFLD pulses and distributed critical inputs

neem soap, pongamia soap, profenophos and yellow and blue

sticky traps. Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agri. Extn.) and Sri. B.

Rupa Devi (SS&AC) have co-ordinated the programme.

Field Day

On 13.12.2018, KVK, Vonipenta organized a field day in black-

gram variety TBG-104 cultivated under CFLD-Pulses under NFSM

- 2018 sponsored by ICAR- ATARI, Zone- X, Hyderabad at Madire-

palli Village of Duvvur mandal. Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Ex-

tension participated as chief guest and addressed the farmers on

importance of pulses in our daily diet, enriches the soil fertility

and also suggested the farmers to store the produce for seed ma-

terial for next season and interacted with the farmers regarding the variety, expenditure and ex-

pected yield. ADA, Mydukur also addressed the farmers.

“Farmers-Departmental Officers – Scientists” Interaction Meeting

On 15.12.2018, KVK, Venkataramannagudem in collaboration

with Department of Horticulture conducted “Farmers-

Department Officers – Scientists” interaction meeting at KVK,

Venkataramannagudem. In this program Dr. J. Dilip babu, Director

of Research, Dr. A. Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs, Scientists from

PHTRS, HRS and KVK, Venkataramanagudem, Sri. T.V. Subbarao,

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DDH, Sri. P. Balaji, ADH, Eluru, Sri. Ch. Satyanarayana, APMIP West Godavari, Horticulture officer,

Tadepalligudem along with MPEOs have participated. Farmers interacted with scientists and got

clarified their doubts on various farming activities. Pests and disease management in coconut,

guava, oil palm, water melon and vegetables were explained by the scientists.

General

Visits

Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri N. Chandra Babu Naidu visited the stalls

organised by the University in Jnanabheri Programme on

04.12.2018 and appreciated the innovative techniques displayed.

Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean, Dr. K. Swarajya Lakshmi, Pro-

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

HRS, Anantharajupeta guided and motivated the final year students

of B.Sc., Hons (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta, in participating the

event.

Smt. M. Usha Devi, Member, Board of Management, Dr. YSRHU vis-

ited HRS, Anantharajupeta and Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist

(Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anantharajupeta explained about the ongoing

research activities. Smt. T. Nagalakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Path.) ex-

plained about trichoderma production details in the laboratory.

Forty farmers from Odisha state along with three officials from De-

partment of Horticulture, Odisha visited university campus and

KVK on 05.12.2018. Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.) took

them around the demonstration units, vegetable plots, and nursery

and explained about the cultivation practices.

One hundred and fifty farmers from Korukonda, Anaparthi and Kadi-

yam mandals visited HRS, Kovvur on 07.12.2018 as a part of their

exposure visit. Dr K.Mamatha, Senior Scientist (Hort.), Dr.R. Naga

Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) and M.L.N.Nandini. RA interacted with the

farmers and explained about production technology of banana and

tuber crops.

Fifty farmers from Nellore district under district level training

programme being organized by P.D. ATMA, Nellore district visited

HRS, Ambajipeta on an exposure visit. They were briefed by the

scientists on latest production technologies including intercrops

cultivation in coconut and integrated pest and disease manage-

ment and also quality planting material production in coconut on

01.12.2018.

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On 06.12.2018, 150 farmers from Korukonda, Anaparthi, Kadiyam

villages of East Godavari district visited the HRS, Ambajipeta on an

exposure visit. The farmers were explained about the recent tech-

nologies in crop production, pests and disease management practices

in coconut by the concerned scientists.

Japanese team accompanied by Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Re-

search visited Bio-Fertilizer Production Unit, Centre of Excellence

for Protected Cultivation at HRS, Venkataramannagudem and

PHTRS, Venkataramannagudem on 13.12.2018.

Ambedkar Vardanthi

Ambedkar Vardanthi was commemorated at Administrative office, all the constituent colleges, Re-

search Stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Dr.YSRHU on 06.12.2018 and gave floral tributes to

the National leader.

Sri Potti Sreeramulu Vardanthi

Sri Potti Sreeramulu vardanthi was commemorated at Administrative office, all the constituent col-

leges, Research Stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Dr.YSRHU on 15.12.2018 and Two minutes

silence was maintained in remembrance of his sacrifice.

Workshops

Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension participated in ‘1st National

Genetic Congress-2018’ on Genetics for Sustainable Food, Health &

Nutrition Security organised by The Indian society of Genetics &

Plant Breeding, New Delhi at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi from

14.12.2018 to 16.12.2018.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem HRS, Kovvur CRS, Petlur

KVK, Venkataramannagudem SKPP Hortiticultural Polytechnic HRS, Ambajipeta

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Dr. J.DilipBabu, Director of Research, Dr.B.V.K.Bhagawan, Princi-

pal Scientist (Hort.) & Head HRS, Kovvur, Dr. N.B.V. Chalapathi

Rao, Principal Scientist, Ambajipeta, Sri.Ch.S.Kishore Kumar, In

charge-AICRP on nematodes delivered lectures on nematode

damage in horticultural crops at awareness workshop on ‘Plant

parasitic nematodes: A Hidden Threat to Nursery Industry’ or-

ganized by Horticultural Science Division, ICAR, New Delhi & ICAR – Directorate of Floriculture Re-

search, Pune on 14.12.2018.

Publications

Mopidevi.M.Nagaraju, R.V.S.K Reddy, K.Madahavi Reddy, L.Naram Naidu, A.Snehalata Rani and K

.Uma Krishna. 2018. Assessment of genetic variability, heritability nd genetic advance for quantita-

tive, qualitative traits and ChLCV resistance in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). Journal of Pharmacog-

nosy and Phytochemistry. Vol.7(6). Pp.1467-1472.

Sarada, G., Nagalakshmi, T., Gopal, K. and Yuvaraj, K.M. 2018 Citrus rust mite (Phyllocopttuta

oleivora Ashmead) A Review. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 6 (6): 151-158.

M Viswanath, K Venkataramudu, B Srinivasulu, K Gopal and K Swarajya Lakshmi. 2018. Processing

for value addition of minor fruits. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 7(6): 1555-1559.

M. Viswanath, B. Srinivasulu, K. Swarajya Lakshmi, K. Gopal, and M. Balakrishna. 2018. Bioactive

Compounds and Quality Attributes of Edible Coated Ready-to-Eat Arils of Pomegranate cv. Bhagwa

Packed in Clamshells during Storage. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sci-

ences. Vol.7(12).

M. Viswanath, B. Srinivasulu, K. Swarajya Lakshmi, K. Gopal and M. Balakrishna. 2018. Effect of Edi-

ble Coatings and Storage Temperatures on Maintenance of Aril Quality and Microbial Population of

Pomegranate cv. Bhagwa Packed in Clamshells. International Journal of Current Microbiology and

Applied Sciences. Vol.7(1).

Mopidevi.M.Nagaraju, R.V.S.K Reddy, K.Madahavi Reddy, L.Naram Naidu, A.Snehalata Rani and K

.Uma Krishna. 2018. Assessment of genetic diversity in different chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) geno-

types . Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. Vol.7(6). Pp.1473-1478

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