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

Volume-III, Issue – 10 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —31st May, 2017

Fortnight Focus  Events  Education  Research  Extension  General Events

Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor (FAC) & Ex-Officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P attended review meeting by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Sri N.Chandra Babu Naidu on Horticulture and Sericulture activities on 18.05.2017.

Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor (FAC) & Ex-Officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P participated Nursery Farmers Meet – A Technical Awareness and Business Development Programme organized by Indian Nurserymen Association on 28.05.2017 along with the scientists of Dr.YSRHU at Kadiyam village, .

Anti-Terrorism Day

Anti-terrorism Day (21.05.2017) was observed at Head Quarters and other Institutions of the University. On this occasion Anti- terrorism pledge was taken by the Staff to spread the message of global peace and non-violence.

At HRS, Anantharajupet At CoH, Anantharajupet At KVK, Pandirimamidi

Education Exposure Visits

Dr. M. Raja Naik, Asst. Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupet arranged an exposure visit for 3rd year B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture students to International Airport, Tirupati on 23.05.2017 along with the ADH, TUDA and showed different landscaping designs near highways, at airport along with vari- ous garden features, designs and adornments.

Placement

An interaction meeting was conducted with final year students by Sri D. Madhusudhan Reddy, Project Director, APMIP, Kadapa and Sri M. Ravindranath Reddy, Assistant Director of Horticulture, Rajampeta on 24.05.2017 at CoH, Anantharajupet. The details of existing vacancies, job schedule and work chart of Micro Irrigation Area officer (MIAO) posts, multipurpose extension officer (MPEO) posts were explained. Two students Mr. G. Ranganath and Mr. K. Chennaiah were selected as MIAOs on 25.05.2017 at the office of APMIP, Kadapa. Research Disease Surveys Dr.K.T.Venkata Ramana, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Zonal Head, Dr L. Mukunda Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.). Dr. D.Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Ento.) and Sri. T. Gouri Sankar, Senior Research Fellow, CRS, Tirupati visited and imposed the treatments under NICRA project at Kodur, Kadapa on 17.05.2017 & 23.05.2017 and at R. Rachupalli, Pullampeta, Kadapa on 27.05.2017.

Dr L. Mukunda Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri. T. Gouri Sankar, Senior Research Fellow, CRS, Tirupati conducted impact evaluation on Rejuvenation of mango as per the guidelines of MIDH at Durgasamudram, Adapareddipalli, Tirupati rural on 26.05.2017 and at Nalagampalli, Echaneri Palle, Ragimanipenta Bangarupalem in Chittoor district on 29.05.2017.

Dr. K. Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. A. Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvuru conducted field survey for diseases of elephant foot yam in Chidipi, Dommeru, Ravuripadu and P. Savaram villages of on 18.05.2017.

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl.Path) & Head, HRS, Venkataramannagudem recorded maggots of Mycodiplosis sp. feeding on rust (Coleosporium plumeriae) uredospores of Plumeria sp. The reared adults were sent for identification to NBAIR, Bengaluru.

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Dr. B.V.K. Bhagavan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, conducted field diagnostic survey for post harvest losses of mango in retail and wholesale markets at Nuzvid, Agiripalli, Nunna, Kedareswarapeta from 26th-27th May, 2017.

Proposals were submitted for release of new betelvine variety SWARNA KAPOORI from AICRP on MAP and Betelvine, Venkataraman- nagudem.

Nutritional survey in mango conducted by Smt.T.Nagalakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr. Y. Sharat Kumar Reddy, Scientist (Pl.Physiology), HRS, Anantharajupet on 18.05.2017 in different age groups of mango gardens and collected Baneshan variety fruits from Settigunta, Obulavaripalli, Chitvel and Kodur mandals to carry out the orchard efficiency analysis. It was observed that PRSV severity in papaya was reduced due to seasonal high temperatures (> 40°C). Stem end rot disease (10-15%) and anthracnose (10-12% ) were recorded in Banglora and Neelum varieties of mango. Extension Training Programmes

On 20.05.17, Valedictory session of six days training programme on “Skills of maintaining bee hives and extraction of honey” was held at KVK, Pandirimamidi. Sri A.S.Dinesh Kumar, IAS, Project Officer, ITDA, Rampachodavaram along with Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension issued certificates and feedback regarding the training was taken from trainees.

Dr. M. Raja Naik, Asst. Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupet attended training programme on Chrysanthemum cultivation as resource person on 25.05.2017 at Regional Horticultural Training Institute organized by Dept. of Horticulture, Kadapa.

Sri P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS & AC) and Sri. K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted off-campus training programme on Soil sampling at Tamarapalli village of Rampachoda- varam mandal on 31.05.2017. Conducted technical sessions on im- portance of soil sample collection and soil testing followed by method demonstration on composite soil sample and location specific soil sample collection based on topography. One day training programme on “Processing and preservation of Jack fruit” at KVK, V.R.Gudem was conducted on 31.05.2017 by Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Sr. Scientist & Head, Dr. K. Venkata subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.). In this programme fifteen anganwadi workers from CDPO sector and women from Dandagarra village of mandal participated and learned various preservation and value addition techniques of fruits and vegetables.

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KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted two three days training programme on “Production and use of organic manures and bio-fertilizers” sponsored by RKVY from 22.05.2017 to 24.05.2017 and 25.05.2017 to 27.05.2017 for farmers from Marrivada, Thallapalem, Pothukonda, Y.Ramavaram, Mulleru, Thungamadugulu, Gurugummi, Velagala- palem villages and D.N. Palem and Pamugandi villages respectively. Conducted technical sessions on Importance and practical applications of Organic manures & Biofertilizers in Agriculture/Horticulture and arranged exposure visits to green manure crops, Azolla production unit, Nadep composting pits and Vermicomposting unit at Gokavaram.

Method Demonstrations

A demonstration on banana mulcher was conducted by M/s.Jai Kisan Engineering, Tadepalligudem at Horticultural Research Station, Kovvur in the presence of Dr. B.V.K. Bhagawan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Kovvur on 17.05.2017.

On 23.05.2017, demonstration was conducted by Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem on ripening of mango by using low cost ripening technique as On Farm Trial (OFT) in Kollaigudem and Ravigudem.

Diagnostic Visits

Dr.R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension along with scientists of KVK, Venkataramannagudem visited vegetable fields, Apiary units and fish ponds and interacted with the farmers to review the TSP activities on 30.05.2017. Also explained about the management practices in summer vegetables to the farmers of Mettugudem, Raavigudem, Kollaiahgudem, Seethappagudem, Erraiahgudem villages.

Sri. P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC) and Sri K.C. Bhanumurthy , Scientist (Hort.) visited brinjal field (Var. Arka Anand) at B.V. Kota village of Rampachodavaram mandal on 22.05.2017. The crop was at flowering and fruiting stage and observed shoot & fruit borer infestation. Suggested the measures to be taken up to manage the pest.

Dr.K.T.Venkata Ramana, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Zonal Head, Dr L. Mukunda Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. D.Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Ento.), CRS, Tirupati surveyed sweet orange gardens in Pullampeta division, Kadapa on 23.05.2017and identified dry root rot disease and suggested remedial measures.

D. Thirupal, Research Associate (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur conducted survey for post harvest losses of mango in Tuni, Shankavaram and Thondangi mandals of East Godavari district from 24th – 29th May, 2017.

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Sri G.ShaliRaju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem attended diagnostic field visit to vegetable fields viz. ridge gourd, ivy gourd, bitter gourd and okra at Seetappagudem village of buttaigudem mandal on 16.05.2017. Observed infestation of sucking pests and demonstrated installation of yellow and blue sticky traps @ 15/ha and foliar applica- tion of systemic insecticide Dimethoate @ 2ml./l and Imidachloprid @ 0.3ml/l. Distributed mulch sheets for cultivation of brinjal under ICAR – TSP project entitled “Introduction of Improved vegetable cultivation in tribal areas”.

Dr. E. Karunasree, Sr.Scientist & Head, Dr.T.Vijaya nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) and Dr.A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), KVK, Venkataramannagudem interacted with the tribal farmers who are rearing Aseel and Guinea fowl birds which were distributed under tribal sub plan in Chegondapalli and Sarugudu villages of . Collected the feedback about survival, feeding, health and brooding management aspects on 20.05.2017. On the same day, conducted field visit to fodder sorghum field in , Koyyalagudem mandal.

Sri. G.ShaliRaju Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem visited apiary units at Katkuru and Kacharam village, Velerupadu mandal under ICAR-TSP project entitled “Introduction of Apiary in tribal villages for enhanced income & economic security” on 27.05.2017 and explained about the management of honeybees during summer season. General

Workshops, Meetings and Trainings

On 17.05.2017, Scientists of KVK, Pandirimamidi attended Action plan meeting 2017-18 on promoting millet cultivation in tribal areas conducted by Sri.A.S.Dinesh Kumar, IAS, PO, ITDA, Rampachodavaram. Project Officer interacted with officers of Agriculture, Horticulture and Irrigation departments about different activities to be taken up during 2017-18. Scientists of KVK, Pandirimamidi discussed about the crop coverage to be taken up in the year 2017-18 with regard to millets, oils seeds and pulses.

Dr. R. Nagaraju, Sr. Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anantharajupet along with two progressive mango farmers from Kodur attended two days National work shop on “ Doubling the income of Mango Grower in ” conducted by Division of Social Sciences and Training at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru on 18th and 19th May, 2017 and discussed about the important problems in mango cultivation.

Dr. P. Ashok, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem participated and presented the project entitled “Evaluation and identification of Nutraceutial rich Aerial yam (Dioscrorea bulbifera) and orange flesh Sweet potato (Ipomea batatus) genotypes to mitigate anti-nutritional health hazards in north coastal tribal people of ” at NMPB, New Delhi on 18th and 19th May, 2017.

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Dr. B.V.K. Bhagawan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, Smt. R. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) and Dr. A. Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur participated in Nursery Farmers Meet – A Technical Awareness and Business Development Programme organized by Indian Nurserymen Association at Kadiyam village, East Godavari district on 28.05.2017. Dr. A. Snehalatha Rani, Sci- entist (Pl. Path.) briefed about pests and diseases of ornamental crops to the nurserymen.

On 27.05.2017, Miss. N.Srividyarani, Scientist (Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi attended one day interface meeting on enhancing the preparedness for Agricultural contingencies in Kharif 2017 for An- dhra Pradesh organized by ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, ANGRAU at Lam, Guntur. The programme was headed by Dr.M.Hari Jawaharlal, IAS, Special Commissioner (Agri.), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Dr.N.V.Naidu, Director of Research, ANGRAU, Dr.S.Desai, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRIDA. Smt.A.Neeraja, Joint Secretary, RKVY & Sri.B.Rajsekhar, IAS, Special chief secretary (Agri.). The field level implementation of the contingency plans-issues and way forward, impacts of contingency plans during 2016-Kharif & Rabi were discussed. District wise action plans and contingency plans were explained by JDAs of the respective districts.

Monitoring Visit

Sri. N.Balaji, Hon’ble Member, Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU visited the Citrus Research Station, Tirupati and inspected the progress of civil works (Office cum Laboratory and Farmers Training building and Guest House) on 22.05.2017.

Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. D.Srihari, Dean of PG Studies, Dr.K.Gopal, Controller of Examinations inspected the infrastructural facilities in private Horticultural Polytechnics at , West Godavari district, Maddirala, Guntur district, Podili, Prakasam distirict and Badvel, Kadapa district from 18.05.2017 to 22.05.2017. Guest Lectures

Guest lectures were delivered through video conference by (i) Dr. M. Krishna Reddy, Head, Dept of Plant Pathology, IIHR, Bangalore on "Whitefly as vectors of Plant Viruses" on 16th, May 2017 and (ii) Dr. Raymond Yokomi, Research Plant Pathologist, Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research Unit, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Par- lier, California, USA gave lecture on "Aphids as Vectors of Citrus Tristeza Virus" on 19th, May 2017, Dr. K. Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, teaching staff and PG students, CoH, VR.Gudem attended the lecture. Dr. K. Sesha Kiran, Assistant Professor (Pl. Path.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem made necessary arrangements and co-ordinated the delivery of guest lectures by Virologists of International reputation.

Guest lecture was given by Dr. P. Narayana Reddy, Former Prof, (Pl. Path.) & University Head, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on 20.05.2017 at CoH, Anantharajupet. The topics covered were “Plant disease diagnosis”, “Formulations of chemicals and integrated disease management”, “Pest Risk analysis and plant quarantine regulations”.

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Exhibition Scientists of Dr.YSRHU arranged an exhibition on the occasion of International day of Biological Diversity at Vijayawada on 22.05.2017 and displayed the exhibits manifesting the diversity in fruits, vegetables, spices, medicinal and aromatic plants. Sri.Sidda Raghava Rao garu, Hon’ble Minister for Environment and Forests along with Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research visited the stall.

Farmers Visit G.Rakesh, Research Associate, PHTRS, Venkataramannagudem ex- plained about functioning of processing machinery of fruit and vegetable unit at PHTRS, Venkataramannagudem to the farmers from Macherla village, Guntur district and Dippakayalapadu village, West Godavari district on 25.05.2017 and 26.06.2017 respectively.

Swachhta Pakhwada Scientists of KVK, Pandirimamidi has started Swachhta Pakhwada programme from 16.05.2017 to 30.05.2017. As a part of this event, carried out the activities like cleaning of main road and premises with the involvement of villagers and created awareness on cleanliness of their surroundings.

NSS Activities

Celebrated “Anti-Tobacco Day” on 31.05.2017 at SKPP Horticultural Poly- technic, Ramachandrapuram and organized a rally in the to create awareness on ill effects of tobacco.

Solar Motor Installation

Solar panels for under ground pumping of water has been installed by NREDCAP, Vizianagaram at College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram.

Radio Talks

Dr. P. Vinay Kumar Reddy, Assistant Professor (Hort.), CoH, Venkatara- mannagudem participated in a radio programme on “Boppayi Saagu Melakuvalu” at AIR, Vijay- awada on 25.05.2017.

Superannuation

Sri B.Anjaneyulu, Executive Engineer retired on 31.05.2017 on attaining superannuation. All the university officers along with staff members felicitated him on this occasion.

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