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

Volume-I, Issue –13 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 15th — 30th November, 2015

Fortnight Focus Events Education Research Extension General

Events

Indian Constitution Day

125th Indian Constitution Day was celebrated at constituent colleges of Dr.YSRHU on 26-11-2015. During the programme important facts about Indian Constitution and the architect of Indian Constitution Dr. B.R.Ambedhkar were explained to the students. At the end of the programme floral tributes were offered to Dr. B.R. Ambedhkar.

At SKPP HP, At SKPP HP, At HC & RI, At HC & RI, Ramachandrapuram Madakasira Anantharajupeta VRGudem

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Kisan Sammelan

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirimamidi conducted Kisan Sammelan on 21-11-2015 at Pandirimamidi to create awareness to tribal people on advanced technologies in agriculture, horticulture and allied sectors and also to dis- seminate the technologies in crop production and protec- tion. Smt. Kothapalli Geetha garu, Member of Parliament, Araku, Smt. T.Ratna Bai garu, Memmber of Legislative Council, Smt. Vantala Rajeshwari garu, Member of Legislative Assembly, Rampachodavaram, Dr.B.M.C.Reddy, Vice-chancellor, Dr.YSRHU, Sri.K.V.N. Chakradara Babu, IAS, Project Officer, ITDA – Rampachodavaram, Dr.R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU, line department officials, public representatives and tribal farmers from agency mandals of participated in this pro- gramme. Chief guest of this programme, Smt. Kothapalli Geetha garu, MP inaugurated the Exhibition stalls and also distributed sprayers to the tribal farmers. Scientists and line department officers clarified the doubts of the farmers during interactive session.

Education

Rythu sadassu

Rythu Sadassu was organised by RAWEP students of HC&RI, V.R.Gudem at Horticultural Research Station, Ambajipeta on 24.11.2015. Dr M.L.N Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr A.Sujatha, Associate Dean, HC&RI, V.R.Gudem and B.V.K.Bhagavan, Zonal Head (Coastal

zone-I) attended the programme.

Rythu sadassus were organised by RAWEP students allotted to HRS, at Pasivedala and Kalavalapalli villages on 30.11.2015. Dr M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of Horticul- ture, Dr A Sujatha, Associate Dean, HC&RI, V.R.Gudem, Dr BVK,Bhagavan, Principal Scientist(Hort.)& Head, HRS, Kovvur, Smt K.Usha Kumari, Asst Professor and In-charge of RAWEP, HC&RI, V.R.Gudem Smt. R.Nagalakshmi, Scientist (Hort), HRS, Kovvur, Ms T. Sowmya, RA (Pl.Pathology) and Sri M.Tirupal RA (Hort.) attended these programmes.

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Swachh bharat

Swachh bharat programme was conducted on 28-11-2015 in the college campus at SKPP Horticultural Polytechnic, Ramachandrapuram. Students and staff of the college participated in this programme and cleaned the premises of college and hostels.

Clean and green

Under ‘Clean and green’ campaign traffic islands and road divider of Main road, Koduru town were cleaned by NSS volunteers of Hor- ticultural College and Research Institute, Anantharajupeta from 26 -11-2015 to 28-11-2015. Dr.K.Gopal, Associate Dean along with NSS programme officers Dr.M.Ramaiah and Smt. G. Thanuja Siva- ram and faculty members participated in this programme.

RAWEP Activities

Dr.B.Govinda Rajulu, Principal Scientist(PP) & Head, CRS, Petlur along with RAWEP students of HC&RI, Anantharajupet allotted to CRS, Petlur visited acid lime orchards at Balayapalli, Gudur and Dakkili mandals of on 26-11-2015 and suggested suitable remedial measures for various problems in the orchards affected by heavy rains.

Sri. D. Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.) and Smt. T. Nagalakshmi, Scien- tist(Pl.Pathology) conducted a hands on training to RAWEP stu- dents of B.Sc(Hons) Horticulture students of HC& RI, Anantharaju- pet. on raising of papaya nursery

Exposure visits

Dr D.V.Swamy, Associate Professor (Hort.), HC&RI, Venkatara- mannagudem arranged an exposure visit to second year stu- dents to show the tapping in rubber at Horticultural Research Station, Pandirimamidi.

Dr.N. Emmanuel, Assistant Professor (Entomology) arranged an exposure visit to third year students to Khandavalli village, , to show symptoms of various pest damage in vegetables and coconut along with a visit to Parasite Breeding Station at Hor- ticultural Research Station, Ambajipeta.

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Research

Dr.YSRHU Foods

The activity of preparation of different products at Post Harvest Technology Research Station,

th Venkataramannagudem started from 15 November, 2015. Products like tomato ketchup, mango pickle and mixed fruit jam prepared at PHTRS, Venkataramannagudem will be marketed under the brand ‘Dr.YSRHU Foods’.

Exposure visit

One day training cum exposure visit was organized for Farmers & Traders of East Godavari district on 17-11-2015 by Department of Horticulture. During their visit Dr. B.Prasanna Kumar, PS (Hort.) accompanied by Sri.K Gopi Kumar, ADH, Kakinada explained about functioning of Integrated Pack House Unit, ripening chamber and prepara- tion of dried products like aamchur using Ezidry equipment at PHTRS, V.R.Gudem.

Tribal sub-plan

Dr B.V.K. Bhagavn, Principal Scientist(Hort) &Head, HRS, Kovvur visited Talla Kattupalli, Kapava- ram and Regulakunta villages of Buttayagudem mandal, West Godavari district to identify tribal farmers for implementation of Tribal Sub plan under AICRP on Fruits on 26-11-2015. Extension Kisan mela

An exhibition stall was arranged by KVK, V.R.Gudem at Kisan Mela organized by KVK, Undi by displaying vari- ous exhibits pertaining to Horticulture, Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock and Home Science technologies on 16th November, 2015. Sri G. Gangaraju, MP, Narasapu- ram,Sri Pydikondala Manikyala Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Endowments, Government of AP, Sri V.V. Sivarama Raju, MLA, Undi and Dr.A.K.Singh, Deputy Director

General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR accompanied by

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Dr.B.M.C.Reddy, Vice-chancellor, Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension and Dr.E.Karuna Sree, PC, KVK, V.R.Gudem visited the Exhibition stall and enquired about the farmer friendly technolo-

gies.

Field visit and training programme

Farmers from East Godavari visited KVK, V.R.Gudem and University campus to learn about improved practices in post harvest management and processing of Mango on 17th Novem- ber,2015. During this visit Dr.B.Prasanna Kumar, Principle Scientist(Hort.) and Dr.M.Rajeskhar, Senior Scientist(Hort.) delivered lectures on mango cultivation and post harvest man- agement.

The second and final year B.Sc Home Science students of St.Teresa Degree College, Eluru visited KVK, V.R.Gudem on 27-11-2015 to learn about the processing and value addition of millets, fruits and vegetables.

Field days

Field days were conducted at Pedduru and Kotha- gudem villages of Devipatnam mandal to disseminate improved technologies in sorghum in the agency areas. Sri. K.V.V. Chakradhara Babu, IAS, Project Officer – ITDA, Rampachodavaram participated as chief guest and visited the Sorghum fields, interacted with the tribal farmers and taken feedback regarding sorghum cultivation. Dr.A.Srinivas, Programme Coor- dinator, KVK, Pandirimamidi explained the KVK activities in the agency area to support the tribal farmers. Sri. M.Mallikarjun Rao, ADA, Rampachodavarm, Sri V.Govardhan Rao, SMS(Pl. Pathology), KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted technical session. Sri. D.Murali Krishna, DPD-ATMA, Kakinada, Dr.N.Narashimha Murthy, Senior Scientist &Head, HRS, Pandirimamidi, representatives of NGO Pragathi, Dr.K.Ravikumar, SMA (Hort.), Sri P.V.Ramana, SMA (SSAC), KVK, Pandirimamidi and tribal farmers participated in the field day.

Filed visits to Rovan cyclone affected areas

Group of Scientists consisting of Dr. L. Mukundalakshmi, Scien- tist (Hort.) and Dr. M. Kavitha, Scientist (Pl. Pathology)(Team-1) Smt. G. Sarada, Scientist (Entomology), Dr.T. Rajasekharam, Scientist (Pl.Pathology), Sri.D. Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.) (Team- 2) along with Department of Horticulture officials formed into

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two teams and visited cyclone affected mandals viz., Byreddipalli, Valmikipuram, Putturu, KVB Puram,V. Kota,

Ramakuppam, Punganur, Ramasamudram, Kalikiri,

Kalakada, Gurramkonda and Satyavedu mandals of

Chittoor district on 20th and 21st November, 2015. It was observed that in tomato and potato most of the fields

were infected with blight, fruit rot and tuber rot diseases. In brinjal and cabbage fruit rot and head rot were

noticed. It was also observed that in tomato most of the fields were infected with wilt, blight and fruit rot

diseases. Papaya was severely infected with viral diseases, fruit rot, anthracnose, foot rot and powdery

mildew diseases. Chrysanthemum and tube rose were infected with flower rot, tuber rot diseases and com-

pletely unsuitable for marketing. Bitter gourd and ridge gourd were infected with fruit rot and leaf spot

diseases. Water logging was noticed in most of the orchards. Suitable remedial measures were suggested

to the framers to save the standing crop.

Dr. C. Madhumathi, Sr. Scientist (Hort.)& Head, Sri. D.

Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.), Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Entomology) and Smt. T. Naga Lakshmi,

Scientist (Pl.Pathology), Horticultural Research Station, Ananthrajupeta along with officials of

Department of Horticulture visited areas affected by Rovan cyclone on 18th, 24 and 25th, November, 2015 to assess the damage and to suggest suitable remedial measures

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Diagnostic visits

Dr. M. Raja Naik, Asst. Professor (Hort.), Dr. M. Ramaiah, Asst. Profes-

sor (Entomology), Horticultural College & Research Institute, Anan- tharajupeta visited papaya and banana fields in Pitlavaripalli, Rly.Kodur mandal on 27-11-2015 and noticed nutrient disorders, mosaic virus and foot rot disease in papaya cv, Red Lady. Also observed lacunae in planting method, nutrient management and symptoms of sigatoka leaf spot in banana cv. Grand Naine, and suggested management practices to the problems noticed in the fields.

Dr. K. Swarajya Lakshmi, Associate Professor (Hort.), and Dr.Ch. Ruth, Scientist (Pl.Pathology), HC&RI, Anantharajupeta visited betelvine fileds and mango orchards in Obulavaripalli mandal of district on 26-11-2015 and explained farmers about management practices to be adopted in flood affected betel vine and mango gardens.

Fields inundated due to heavy rains during Rovan cyclone at HRS, Annatharajupeta and Farmers’ fields in Railway Koduru area.

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Training programmes

Dr.C.Sarada, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HSR, Lam attended an interaction meeting on chilli quality improvement at Guntur organized by Dept of Horticulture and Janani Foods Pvt Ltd. on 24-11- 2015.

Dr.L.Naram Naidu, Principal Scientist(Hort.) and Dr.K.Sireesha, Scientist (Ento.), attended farmers training programme on “chilli quality improvement” at Krishi Bhavan, Guntur organized by Department of Horticulture and Janani Foods Pvt Ltd. on 24-11-2015.

Dr.C.Sarada, Senior Scientist (Hort.) and Smt.T.Vijaya Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Pathology), HRS, Lam attended farmers training programme on “chilli quality improvement” at AMC, Sattenapalle organ- ized by Department of Horticulture and Janani Foods Pvt Ltd. on 25-11-2015.

Dr.C.Venkata Ramana, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Lam attended farmers training programme on “chilli cultivation” at Garapadu organized by NFCL on 25-11-2015.

Sri. M.Ravindra Babu, Scientist(Hort.), HRS, V.R.Gudem attended a training programme on Protected cultivation as resource person at RHTI, Eluru on 23-11-2015 and delivered a lecture on “Protected cultivation of vegetables ”.

Mr. B.Ramesh Babu, Scientist(Hort.), HRS, V.R.Gudem attended a training programme on Protected cultivation as resource person at RHTI, Eluru on 25-11-2015 and delivered lecture on “Protected cultivation of vegetables”.

Sri Ch.Kiran Kumar, SMS(SSAC), KVK, Venkataramannagudem attended a training programme on “Soil Health Enhancement Awareness” organized by FACT at Uppalapadu village in collabora- tion with Department of Agriculture on 29-11-2015 and delivered a lecture on “Improving soil health by judicious application of chemical fertilizers, organic manures and bio-fertilizers”. Also con- ducted a diagnostic visit to paddy fields and identified Zinc deficiency (Khaira disease) and sug- gested to spray ZNSO4 @2.5 grams/lit of water 2-3 times at fortnight interval.

General

Exhibition stall

An Exhibition stall was arranged by Horticultural Research Station, Lam which was visited by several farmers and officials. Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, Commissioner of Horti- culture visited the exhibition stall and HRS, Lam. Dr.B.M.C.Reddy, Vice Chancellor and Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research also attended foundation stone ceremony of ANGRAU at RARS Lam, Guntur.

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Tuber Food Fest

Tuber Food Fest, 2015 was organized by Central Tuber Crop

Research Institute at Trivandrum on 24-25th November,2015. During this event scientists and farmers from 21 states participated and displayed various traditional tuber food preparations. Mrs. K. Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur and Dr. P. Ashok, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkatramannagudem represented Andhra Pradesh and arranged food stall with food recipe information and displayed traditional tuber food items viz., curries, pickles, snacks and papads prepared from Elephant Foot Yam, Colocasia, Sweet potato and Cassava. Seminar on Cashew and Cocoa

Dr. B.M.C.Reddy, Vice-chancellor attended a seminar on “Cashew and Cocoa” as chief guest conducted by Directorate of Coconut and Cocoa Development, Kochi and Department of Horticulture Government of AP at Rice Millers Association Hall, Tadepalligudem and inaugurated the programme on 19-11-2015. Scientists from Dr.YSRHU delivered lectures on different topics related to cashew and cocoa cultivation and

NSS Training Programme

Dr.D.V.Swamy, Associate Professor (Horticulture) & NSS Programme officer attended orientation training programme from 20-11-2015 to 26-11-2015 at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

National symposium Dr. L. Mukundalakshmi, Scientist (Hort.), Citrus Research Station, Tirupati attended National symposium on “Sustainable citrus production: Way forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27- 29th, Novem- ber, 2015 and presented two research papers.

Awards

Dr. L. Mukunda Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.), CRS, Tirupati received third best poster award for “Soil analysis based diagnostic norms for Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L Osbeck) cv. Sathgudi in Andhra Pradesh at National Symposium on “Sustainable Cit- rus Production: Way Forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27-29th November-2015.

Ms.Md. Ayesha Siddikha, Student of I year B.Sc(Hort.), HC&RI, V.R.Gudem received “Pratibha” award from District Educational Officer, West Godavari for securing highest marks in Intermediate.

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Publications

L. Mukunda Lakshmi, G. Sarada, T. Rajasekharam, K.T. Venkara Ramana, K. Gopal, T. Nagalakshmi, V. Gopi and T. Gouri Sankar, 2015. Citrus cultivation in Andhra Pradesh – Status, Challenges, Way ahead. Review Paper in National Symposium on “Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27-29th November-2015, PP:406-419.

G. Sarada, K.T. Venkataramana, A.R.K.Rao and L. Mukundalakshmi 2015. Evaluation of different spray schedules against leaf miner, Phyllocnistis citrella in young orchards of sweet orange. J. of Insect Science 28(1), 108-110.

L. Mukunda Lakshmi, K.T.Venkata Ramana, T. Naga Lakshmi, G. Sarada and K.Gopal, 2015. Soil analysis based diagnostic norms for Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L Osbeck) cv. Sathgudi in Andhra Pradesh. National Symposium on “Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27-29th November-2015, PP:42.

L.Mukunda Lakshmi, K.T.Venkata Ramana, V.N.P Sivarama Krishna, K.M.Yuvaraj, T. Naga Lakshmi, G. Sarada and K.Gopal, 2015. Influence of integrated nutrient management (INM) on growth, yield and quality of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L Osbeck) cv. Sathgudi under Andhra Pradesh condi- tions. National Symposium on “Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27-29th November-2015, PP:25.

T. Rajasekharam, G. Sarada, L.Mukunda Lakshmi, K.T.Venkata Ramana, V.Gopi, and T. Gouri Sankar, 2015. Screening citrus germplasm for resistance to greening. National Symposium on “Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27-29th November-2015, PP:13.

G. Sarada, T. Naga Lakshmi, L.Mukunda Lakshmi, K.T.Venkata Ramana, T. Rajasekharam and K. Gopal, 2015. Evaluation of various insecticides against rust mites (Phyllocoptruta oleivora) in sweet orange. National Symposium on “Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27-29th November-2015, PP:76.

A.Srinivasulu, K.T.Venkata Ramana, L.Mukunda Lakshmi, P.Sudhakar, R.Nagaraju and K. Gopal, 2015. Effect of potting media on the growth of rangpur lime (Citrus limonia Osbeck) and Australian sour orange (Citrus aurantium) root stock seedlings. National Symposium on “Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward” at CCRI, Nagpur from 27-29th November-2015, PP:40.

Popular Article K.Lalitha, “Swalpa kaalika seetha kaalapu panta-knol khol” in “Annadata” farmer’s monthly maga- zine November, 2015

Radio and TV programmes Dr.S.Surya Kumari, Principal Scientist (Hort.) of HRS, Lam attended phone-in-live programme on ‘Pasupulo adhikadigubadiki melakuvalu’ at DD Saptagiri, Vijayawada on 24-11-2015.

Dr. Syed Sadarunnisa, Asst.Professor (Hort.) gave a Radio programme on “Vyavasaaya Paatasala – Boppayi Sagulo Melukuvalu” which was broadcasted on 23-11-2015 at 7.15 PM.

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Dr. D V Swamy, Associate Professor (Horticulture), Horticultural College and Research Institute, Venkataramannagudem attended a Radio Talk on “Aushadha Mokkala Pramukhyam- Saguvidhanam” in PANTASEEMALU programme at All Radio, Vijayawada.

Dr V. Vijaya Bhaskar, Associate Professor (Horticulture), Horticultural College and Research

Institute, Venkataramannagudem attended a Radio Talk on “Polyhouselo poola sagu pramuk- hyata” in PANTASEEMALU programme at All India Radio, Vijayawada on 23-11-2015 .

Dioscorea bulbifera, commonly called as Aerial Yam or Potato Yam or Bitter Yam An underutilized vegetable crop

Photograph by Dr.P.Ashok, Scientist(Hort), AICRP on Tuber Crops, HRS, V.R.Gudem

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