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

Volume-III, Issue – 12 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th June, 2017

Fortnight Focus

Events Education Research Extension General

Events

Vice-Chancellor’s Visit to University Library

Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, Vice-Chancellor (FAC) & Ex-officio Secretary to

Govt. of A.P visited University Library along with Dr.M.B.N.Rao, Univer-

sity Librarian (FAC) on 27.06.2017 and expressed about the need for its

expansion till separate building is arranged to accommodate more

number of books, journals and other amenities to the students.

International Day of Yoga

International Yoga Day was celebrated at all the constituent colleges of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural

Unversity on 21.06.2017. All the university officers have participated on this occasion at CoH,

Venkataramannagudem and explained about the importance of Yoga in improving daily mental and

physical activity and also performed some of the important yogasanas.

CoH, Parvathipuram KVK, Venkataramannagudem CoH, Venkataramannagudem

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New Colleges

Government of Andhra Pradesh through G.O.Ms.No.32, dated 04.05.2017 has accorded permission

for establishment of Horticultural colleges in Chinna Latarapi of Gudlur Mandal, Kandukur Constitu-

ency, Prakasam district.


for establishment of three private Horticultural colleges under the affiliation to this university i.e.,

1. J.C.Diwakar Educational society, Tadipatri, Ananthapuramu district.

2. Kadiri Babu Rao Educational Society, C.S.Puram, Prakasam district.

3. Sri.N.S.Educational Society, Markapur, Prakasam district.

Exposure Visit

Dr. K. Swarajya Lakhsmi, Associate Professor (Hort.), Dr. M. Ramaiah,

Associate Professor (Ento.) CoH, Anantharajupeta visited Apiculture

unit of Chinmayaranyam, Korlakunta, Obulavaripalli (M), Dr. YSR

Kadapa dist., along with UG 2nd Year B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture

students of CoH, Anantharajupeta on 27.06.2017. Sri. T. Anil Kumar

explained them about the establishment and maintenance of bee colonies and precautions to be

taken for getting higher honey yield.

Dr. M. Ramaiah, Associate Professor (Ento.), College of Horticulture,

Anantharajupeta visited sericulture unit at Gangudupalli village,

Chandragiri mandal, Chittoor dist., along with 3rd Year B.Sc (Hons)

Horticulture students on 28.06.2017.

Dr. K. Usha Kumari, Assistant Professor (Hort.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem conducted an

exposure visit to Seed testing Laboratory at Tadepalligudem as a part of course curriculum VSC

3.2.1, for III year, B. Sc Horticulture students, College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem on

22.06.2017.

Dr. A.V.D. Dorajee Rao, Assistant Professor (Hort.) and Dr. Zehra Salma, Assistant Professor (Hort.),

CoH, Venkataramannagudem conducted an exposure visit to various ornamental gardens at

Rajamahendravaram and surrounding areas, A.P. State Forest Academy at Rajamahendravaram as

part of their course curriculum of FCLS 3.3.1 for III year, B. Sc Horticulture students, College of

Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem on 16.06.2017.

Dr. K. Usha Kumari, Assistant Professor (Hort.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem organised an exposure

visit to HRS, Kovvuru and Malakalapalli village to show the cultivation of tuber crops and temperate

vegetables in farmers’ fields to II year, B.Sc Horticulture students, CoH, Venkataramannagudem on

29.12.2016.

Education

Students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem along with Dr. R. V. Sujatha,

Assistant Professor (Agri. Econ), Dr. Zehra Salma, Assistant Professor

(Hort.) and Sri Murali Krishna, College PD have participated in the

International Yoga Day organized by Sri P.Manikyala Rao, Endow-

ments Minister, Govt. of A.P on 21.06.2017. In the Programme, Yoga

gurus have demonstrated the yogasanas and explained the

importance of Yoga in personality development. Meditation, acupressure, laughter therapy sessions

etc were conducted.

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Research New Research Stations


for establishment of Horticultural Research Station at T.Venkupalem village, Anakapalli mandal,

Visakhapatnam district.

In accordance with the orders issued by the Collector and District Magistrate, Chittor, dated

13.06.2017, University has taken over advance possession of land for the establishment of Horticul-

tural Research Station at B.Kothakota mandal, Madanapalle division, Chittoor district.

Surveys

An evergreen, beautiful dioecious fruit tree Antidesma bunius is in

bearing at HRS, Anantharjupeta. In this each bunch of fruits ripens

unevenly, so the fruits in a bunch are all in different colors. The

fruits are most often used for making wine and tea and also used

to make jams and jellies.

Sri. Y. Chandrasekhar, Research Associate, HRS, Anantharajupeta observed

and reported the leaf curl, collar rot and nematode infestation of papaya at

HRS, Anantharjupeta. Nematode infestation was detected in the lab from the

infected roots of papaya.

Dr. A.Snehalatha.Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur

conducted survey for nematode infestation at kalavalapalli

village of West Godavari district on 23.06.2017. Nematode

infestation was observed in banana, guava, papaya and

bottle gourd crops at Kalavalapalli village.

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

Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur visited tissue culture banana field with

variety Dwarf Cavendish in Adamilli village, Kamavarapukota mandal of

West Godavari district on 30.06.2017 and identified somaclonal varia-

tions and rotting of male bud followed by bunch.

In the experiment on evaluation of botanical cake and paste against

rhinoceros beetle, the lowest damage of 3.39 per cent was recorded in

botanical paste and cake followed by chlorantraniliprole (5.13 percent/

palm), neem cake + sand (5.32 per cent/palm) and naphthalene balls

(5.87 per cent). Highest leaf damage of 7.99 percent was recorded in

control. Similar trend was followed in 2nd quarter i.e., six months after

treatment, where the incidence of leaf damage (2.68 %) was less in botanical cake and paste

followed by chlorantraniliprole (4.28 %) which differed significantly with each other.

Bottlegourd Banana Guava

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_tree

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_preserves

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Cake formulation of Trichoderma virens against stem bleeding disease was found

effective under field conditions.

New Variety

New Tamarind clones identified by the Scientists of Horticultural Research Station, Anantapuramu

(1) Thettu Tamarind: Regular bearing with high yield potential. Pods are

big, broad, oblong, compressed, slightly curved with rounded end. Pulp is

firm, soft, deep brown in colour and acidic in taste and pods with high

pulp recovery (56.97%).

(2) Red Tamarind: High yielding regular bearer. Pods are round, oblong,

slightly curved with rounded ends. Pulp is firm, soft and blood red in

colour (unripe) and turns to reddish brown (ripe) and pulp recovery is

high(43.3%).

Extension Field Day

A Field Day cum farmers interaction meeting was organised by HRS,

Kovvur at Dwaraka Tirumala on 30.06.2017 to create awareness

about the latest technologies in banana and other horticultural crops.

Sri.V.E.Bhanu Prasad, MPP, Dwaraka Tirumala presided over the

function. Dr J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy,

Director of Extension, Sri S.Rammohan, PD(APMIP) & DDH(i/c), Sri

Durgesh, ADH-I, Balaji ,ADH-II and other Department of Horticulture

officials have participated in the meeting. Smt. Laxmi Ramani, ZPTC,

Dwaraka Tirumala and Sri. Manemma, MPTC, Dwaraka Tirumala

have participated and gave their valuable suggestions. Dr BVK Bhagavan, Principal Scientist (Hort.)

& Head, Dr.K.Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr.A.Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur

and Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Sr.Scientist (Ento.) HRS, Ambajipeta, explained about the improved

production and protection technologies in banana and coconut. Dr P.Ashok, Scientist (Hort.)and Dr.

B.Ramesh Babu, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem and Dr.Madhavilatha, Scientist

(Agronomy), HRS, Vijayarai participated in the meeting as crop specialists. A total of 214 farmers

have attended and benefitted from the programme.

Training Programmes

On 17.06.2017, S. Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), P.Rajasekhar, Scientist

(SS&AC) and N. Sri Vidya Rani Scientist (Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi

conducted off campus trainig programme on seed treatment in various

crops at Chilakamamidi village of Rampachodavaram mandal. The

farmers were enlightened with uses of seed treatment and application

of various chemicals for seed treatment and also bio-agents like Trichoderma viride and Pseudomo-

nas fluorescens for the control of pests and diseases. Along with seed dressing method, use of

Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens for seedling root dip and soil application were also

explained. About 38 farmers attended the program.

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

training a programme to farmers on “Media preparation, potting and

repotting for various ornamental crops” as a resource person on

28.06.2017 at Anantharajupeta organized by Horticultural Research

Station, Anantharajupeta.

On 29.06.2017, G.Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem attended awareness programme on Farmers producer organiza-

tions (FPOs) on citrus at Devinenivaarigudem, Dwaraka Tirumala

mandal organized by NABARD & SEVA, NGO.

Dr. Ch. Ruth, Associate Professor (Pl. Path) and Dr. K. Swarajya Lakhsmi,

Associate Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta gave hands on

training on post-harvest management and mushroom cultivation to

trainees of “Gardener’s training programme” at HRS, Anantharajupeta

on 20.06.2017 and 21.06.2017 respectively.

On 23.06.2017 and 24.06.2017, Dr. A. Srinivas, Sr. Scientist & Head,

KVK, Pandirimamidi and G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.), KVK,

Vonipenta conducted PRA techniques for selection of adopted villages

(viz., Musalnayana palli, Adireddy palli and Mudireddy palli thanda) to

know about their crop coverage, cropping pattern, resources avail-

able, pest and disease infestation in major crops, training needed etc.

For this we conducted resource map, venn diagram and transect walk to know about the farmers,

their village conditions and problems faced by the farmers. A total of 64 farmers have participated.

On 23.06.2017, G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.), KVK, Vonipenta

conducted off campus training programme on “ Importance of Seed

treatment” in various crops at Adireddy palli Village of Mydukur

mandal. The farmers were enlightened with the uses of seed treat-

ment and application of various chemicals for seed treatment and

also bio-agents like Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens

for the control of seed borne and soil borne pests and diseases. Method demonstration on seed

treatment in turmeric was also conducted. The seed rhizomes were treated with mancozeb 0.3%

(3 g/l of water) for 30minutes, followed by treament with Trichoderma viride @ 5g/l, shade dried

for 3-4 hours for the management of rhizome rot disease in turmeric. Dr. A. Srinivas, Sr. Scientist &

Head, KVK, Pandirimamidi presided over the training programme.

On 29.06.2017, Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr. Scientist & Head and Sri.K.C.Bhanu

Murthy, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited the adopted

villages Tungamadugula village of Addateegala mandal and Yetapalli

village of Gangavaram mandal. Interacted with the farmers and

explained the KVK activities and identified beneficiaries for providing

seed under OFTs, FLDs and CFLDs. Sri.Gandhi, Agricultural Officer,

Sri.Babu Rao, ATMA, BTM, MPEOs and tribal farmers have attended the meeting.

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On 29.06.2017, HRS, Vijayarai conducted one day farmers’ training

programme on ''Cocoalo adika digunadiki melyna yajamanya padda-

tulu'' at Kondalaraopalem village, Pedavegi mandal, West Godavari

district and released one pamphlet on ''Cocoalo komma kattirimpulu''

by Sri Ch.Prabhakar garu, MLA Denduluru as chief guest.

Under Minstry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), 30

days in house 2nd batch “Gardeners Training” programme was started at

HRS, Anantharajupeta from 16.06.2017. Forty Four trainees have

registered for the training programme from Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa,

Kurnool and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Diagnostic Visits

Dr. A. Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.) along with Dr. N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior

Scientist (Entomology), HRS, Ambajipeta conducted diagnostic survey for pests and

diseases of guava at Dwaraka Tirumala village of West Godavari District on 30.06.2017.

On 27.06.2017, Sri G.Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.), KVK, Vonipenta

visited citrus fields for the diagnosis of pest and disease incidence at

Adireddypalli village of Mydukur mandal. Observed the citrus canker

disease infestation on leaves and twigs and recommended spraying of

Copper Oxy Chloride @ 30g/10l + Streptocyclin @ 1g/10 l water, 2-3

times at 20 days interval.

FLDs

On 21.06.2017 and 24.06.2017, Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr. Scientist & Head, Sri

P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS & AC), K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.),

Dr. P. Manjari, Scientist (Veterinary Science), S.Adarsha, Scientist

(Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi along with Sri. Praveen, Agriculture Officer,

Devipatnam visited Devaram and Indukurpeta villages of Devipatnam

mandal and distributed paddy seed variety -MTU-1156 (Tarangini) to 7 tribal farmers to conduct

Front Line Demonstrations with the support of ATMA, East Godavari district.

On 22.06.2017 and 23.06.2017, Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr. Scientist & Head, Sri

P.Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS & AC), S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), KVK,

Pandirimamidi along with Sri. Lakshman, Agriculture Officer, Rampacho-

davaram visited D.V.Kota, Darvada villages of Maredumilli mandal and

Tamarapalli and Bandapalli villages of Rampachodavaram mandal and

distributed paddy seed variety MTU-1153 (Chandra) to 12 tribal farm-

ers to assess the performance of crop variety with respect to yield, pest and disease resistance and

its suitability in the agency area.

Animal Health Camp

On 30.06.2016, Dr. P.Manjari, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK,

Pandirimamidi conducted Animal health camp at Seethapalli village of

Rampachodavaram mandal. A total of 228 goats were administered endo

-ectoparasiticidal drugs as prophylaxis against parasites during

monsoon season.

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Exposure Visit

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

(Pl. Path.) and Miss. G. Rajeshwari, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS,

Anantapuramu explained about flowering behavior in dry land fruit

crops to students of Sri Krishna Devaraya College of Horticultural

Sciences, Anantapuramu at HRS, Anantapuramu on 21.06.2017.

Human Resource Development

Dr. Y. Sireesha, Assistant Professor (Pl. Path.), CoH, Anantharajupeta has

undergone 21 days training programme on “Production Protocol for

Bio-control agents, Microbial Bio-pesticides and quality analysis of Micro-

bial Bio-pesticides ” from 1st to 21st June, 2017 at NIPHM, Hyderabad.

General

Workshops, Meetings and Trainings

Miss N.Srividya Rani, Scientist (Ag.Extn.) attended 3 days training

programme on “Extension Strategies for Mainstreaming of women in

Agriculture” at MANAGE, Hyderabad from 19.06.2017 to 21.06.2017

with the topics on PRA techniques, gender mainstreaming and gender

budgeting techniques, application of PRA in gender mainstreaming,

case studies, Self Help Groups along with visit to vegetable kitchen

garden and vermi compost and vermin wash unit.

Sri P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS & AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi participated

in three days training programme on ‘Implementation of Soil Health

Card Scheme’ from 27.06.2017 to 29.06.2017 at MANAGE, Hyderabad

with learning objectives i.e. to impart training on procedures followed

in issue of Soil Health Cards, soil sample collection and interpretation

of data and also to impart basic understanding of recommendations of

fertilizer application based on Soil Health Card. A total of 26 trainees including scientists, ADAs and

AOs have participated from various states in India.

On 17.06.2017, G.Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem attended T & V monthly

workshop for the month of June, 2017 at Andhra Pradesh Rice Research Institute & Regional

Agricultural Station (APRRI & RARS), Maruteru. In this programme discussed about various issues

pertaining to concluded Rabi, 2016-17 and ensuing kharif season, 2017.

Sri. K. Umamaheswara Rao, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, CRS, Baptala and Smt. R. Naga Lakshmi,

Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur attended three day residential training programme on

“e-procurement” at APHRD Institute, Bapatla from 28th-30th, June, 2017.

NSS Activities

On 17.06.2017, NSS Regular programme was conducted on tree

planting at SSPG Horticultural Polytechnic, Madakasira. All 1st year stu-

dents and staff members have participated and planted saplings in the

campus.

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Monitoring Visits

On 23.06.2017, Dr.M.L.N. Reddy, Dean of Horticulture and Dr. K.Uma

Jyothi, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem

visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Horticultural Research Station, Pandiri-

mamidi and near by villages of Rampachodavaram mandal to select suit-

able villages for the coming RHWEP students.

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

Examinations inspected hostels at College of Horticulture, Anantharaju-

peta on 23.06.217 and 24.06.2017. A meeting was organized with board-

ers of both boys and girls hostels and interacted with students.

Guest Lecture

A guest lecture was given by Sri. T. Anil Kumar, Progressive Farmer, Basapat-

nam, Karnataka on organic farming at CoH, Anantharajupeta on 24.06.2017.

He has shared his rich experiences on Apiculture, Organic farming, Post har-

vest management of mango, Integrated farming etc.

Farmers’ Visit

Farmers from East Godavari district visited KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem on 21.06.2017 in collaboration with World Vision India NGO,

Korukonda. Dr. E. Karunasree, Sr. Scientist & Head, explained about

KVK activities in adopted villages of both upland and tribal areas and

Kitchen gardening, Sri. G. Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) explained about

bio control agents and pests and disease management aspects in field

and horticultural crops. Similarly Dr. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.) briefed about nursery

management, grafting techniques, raising of seedlings and Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Vet. Sci-

ence) explained about Azolla cultivation, Vermicomposting, fodder production and poultry rearing.

Dr.R.Nagaraju, Sr.Scientist (Hort.), Sri.D.Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.), and

Smt.T.Nagalakshmi Scientist (Pl. Path.), Dr.Y.Sharath Kumar Reddy Sci-

entist (Pl.Phy.), Sri.Y.Chandra Sekhar, Research Associate (Pl.Path.),

HRS, Anantharajupeta explained about ‘Ongoing Research programmes,

Nursery management, disease management and net house cultivation in

papaya to the Tamil Nadu farmers during their field visit to HRS, Anan-

tharajupeta on 22.06.2017.

Farmers from Narsipatnam and Payakaraopeta of Visakhapatnam

district visited the Cashew Research Station, Bapatla on 17.06.2017

under exposure visit exclusively for cashew, accompanied by Smt.

A. Lavanya and Smt. G. Sony, Horticultural Officers of Narsipatnam and

Payakaraopet respectively. They were explained about Cashew Produc-

tion Technology, especially planting techniques and maintenance of

young cashew plants, pruning techniques in young cashew gardens and pest and disease

management in Cashew by Sri. K. Umamaheswara Rao, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, Smt. B. Vimala,

Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. B. Nagendra Reddy, Scientist (Ento.).

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Publications

E. Karunasree, T. Vijaya Nirmala, R.V.S.K. Reddy, A. Devivaraprasada Reddy, K. Venkata Subbaiah, G.

Shali Raju. 2017. Status of Backyard Poultry Farming among Tribal Community and Profile of Tribal

Farmers in West Godavari of Andhra Pradesh. Trends in Biosciences. 10(22): 4277-4280.

Ch. Sai Ratna Sharavani, R. Nagaraju, B. Tanuja Priya and Swarajya Lakshmi Kode. 2017. Evaluation

of chrysanthemum varieties suitable for propagation through floral bud cuttings. Life Sciences Leaf-

lets, ISSN 2277-4297(37-40):0976–1098.

E. Karunasree, G. Satish and Y. Soujanya. Traditional Agricultural Practice with Cattle Excrement for

Sustainable and Zero Budget Farming – A Case Study. 2017. Trends in Biosciences. 10(21): 4221.

V.Govardhan rao, A.Srinivas, R.V.S.K.Reddy and P.Venkata Ramana. Integrated pest and disease

management sustainable yields in BT Cotton under agency tracts of Rampachodavaram. 2017.

Frontiers in Crop Improvement . Vol:5(1) : 40-42.

V.Govardhan rao, A.Srinivas, R.V.S.K.Reddy and P.Venkata Ramana. Performance of Gingelly variety

YLM-66 (SARADA) under rainfed conditions in the HAT zone of Rampachodavaram . 2017. Fron-

tiers in Crop Improvement . Vol:5(1) : 16-18.

V.Govardhan rao, A.Srinivas, R.V.S.K.Reddy and P.Venkata Ramana. Evaluation of non pesticide

management (NPM) modules under agency tracts of Andhra Pradesh. 2017. Progressive Research –

An International Journal. Vol:12(2) : 147-149.

V.Govardhan rao, A.Srinivas, R.V.S.K.Reddy and P.Venkata Ramana. Productivity enhancement of

cashew through improved production technologies against tea mosquito bug Helopeltis antonii sign

under agency tracts of Rampachodavaram, East Godavari district. 2017. Progressive Research – An

International Journal. Vol:12(2) : 127-128.

Radio Talks

Dr. P. Subbaramamma, Assistant Professor (Pl. Physiology), CoH, Venkataramannagudem

participated in a radio programme on “Pulu mariyu kuragayala vittanalalo nidravasthanu

tholaginchu paddhathulu” at All India Radio, Vijayawada on 27.06.2017.

Dr. N. Emmanuel, Assistant Professor (Ento.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem participated in a radio

programme on “Tomato, benda, vanga lo sasya rakshana” at All India Radio, Vijayawada on

29.06.2017.

Dr. D. R. Salomi Suneetha, Associate Professor (Biochemistry), CoH, Venkataramannagudem

participated in a radio programme on “Udhyana pantalalo tissue culture mokkala pradhanayatha”

at All India Radio, Vijayawada on 29.06.2017.

Superannuation

Sri P.Nagi Reddy, AEO, HRS, Darsi retired on 30.06.2017 on attaining superannuation. All the staff mem-

bers felicitated him on this occasion.

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