Dr. YSRHU E-Newsletter Fortnightly E-Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University
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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, Venkataramannagudem KVK, Venkataramannagudem CoH, Parvathipuram 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. Education 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. Government of Andhra Pradesh through G.O.Ms.No.53, dated 14.06.2017 has accorded permission 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. Volume-III, Issue – 12 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th June, 2017 2 Research New Research Stations Government of Andhra Pradesh through G.O.Ms.No.52, dated 13.06.2017 has accorded permission 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. Bottlegourd Banana Guava 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. Volume-III, Issue – 12 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th June, 2017 3 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. Volume-III, Issue – 12 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th June, 2017 4 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