Dr. YSRHU E-News Letter Fortnightly E.Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University
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Dr. YSRHU e-News letter Fortnightly e.Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University Volume.IV, Issue–18 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th September, 2018 Fortnight Focus Events Education Research Extension General Events Membership Drive Sri Chiranjiv Choudary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor & Ex-officio Secre- tary to Govt. of A.P inaugurated the Membership Drive programme of Society for Promotion of Horticulture, Regional Chapter A.P at university campus Venkataramannagudem on 29.09.2018. All the University officials and all the staff members of CoH, HRS, KVK, PHTRS, V.R.Gudem and PG students attended the programme. MoU Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem entered into an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Society for Employment Generation and Enterprise Development in Andhra Pradesh (SEEDAP) on 17.09.2018. Spot Counseling Spot Counseling for Diploma in Horticultural Polytechnic for Gov- ernment and affiliated colleges was held at University campus, Venkataramannagudem on 26.09.2018 Education Anti Ragging Awareness Programme Antiragging awareness programme was organized by CoH, Venkataramannagudem on 29.09.2018. Sri.K.Vanisree, Chairman cum Senior Civil Judge, Tadepalligudem, Sri.M.S. Karimulla, Principal Jr Civil Judge, Sri K. Vasudeva Rao, AJFCM and Smt. Mohammad Ishrath Fathima, Additional Junior civil judge attended as guest speakers and delivered messages on “AP Ragging prohibi- tion Act, 1997” Legal Services Act and Domestic Violence Act, 2005 rules and regulations. All senior students have taken anti ragging pledge in front of all judges and staff members. Dr T. Suseela, Assoc Prof (Hort.) has co-ordinated the programme under the guidance of Dr.K.Uma Jyothi, Associ- ate Dean. An ‘Anti Ragging Awareness camp’ was organized at CoH, Anantha- rajupeta on 25-09-2018, Sri A. Venkatarama Raju, Bar Associate, Rly Koduru and several advocates and also Sri Venkateshwarlu, SI, Rly Kodur attended the meeting. They briefly explained the laws, rules and regulations to be followed to prevent the menace of ragging in the campus to the students. In this program all staff and students have participated. Dr. VNP Sivaramakrishna, OSA, Assoc.Professor (Hort.) coordinated the programme under the guidance of Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean. RHWEP Activities RHWEP students of CoH, Anantharajupeta allotted to KVK, Periyava- ram made an exposure visit to State Bio-control Laboratory, Soil Testing laboratory at Nellore and CIFAL Herbal Pvt Ltd at Gudur on 24.09.2018 as a part of RHWEP Programme. Dr. L.Ranjith kumar, Scientist (Ento.), In-charge of RHWEP, KVK, Periyavaram coordi- nated the programme. Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, Smt. T. Na- galakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Path), HRS, Anantharjupeta along with Dr. M. Rama Krishna, Associate Dean, CoH, Anantharjupeta inspected the ongoing RHWE Programme at Bayanapalli and Reddivaripalli villages on 17.09.2018 and 18.09.2018 respectively and established mushroom production unit for the benefit of the women as part of skill development and crop diversification. On 28.09.2018, RHWEP students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem allotted to HRS, Ambajipeta have conducted method demonstra- tions on boran application, fertilizer application in coconut and Bor- deaux mixture preparation. Dr. E.Padma, Senior Scientist (Hort.) and Smt. B.Neeraja, Scientist (Pl. Path.) coordinated the programme. Volume.IV, Issue–18 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th September, 2018 2 Miss Srividya Rani.N, Scientist (Agri. Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi gave lecture on ‘Pair-wise ranking, Cause effect diagram and Wealth ranking under PRA techniques’ to RHWEP students on 22.09.2018. This helps to create interaction between farmers and students and know the problems of the farmers, priority of the problem, rich, me- dium and poor farmers category under wealth ranking which helps in taking up necessary measures. On 24.09.2018, Pair wise ranking was conducted by RHWEP stu- dents under the guidance of Miss Srividya Rani.N, Scientist (Agri. Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi on the problems and basic needs of the farmers in that village. Among the needs Bridge and Hospital are the one which are a priority. Cause effect diagram and problem tree analysis was done on Pollution and Poverty aspects in that village. On 29.09.2018, RHWEP students conducted method demonstration on installation of pheromone traps in brinjal fields under the guid- ance of Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and Miss N. Sri Vidya Rani, Scientist (Agri. Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi. Students explained about the use of pheromone traps, pests that can be monitored and controlled in various crops. Dr.K.Mamatha, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur explained about recording of meteorological observations to the RHWEP stu- dents allotted to HRS, Kovvur on 25.09.2018. Dr. K. Swarajya lakshmi, Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta par- ticipated in an interaction meeting of RHWEP students of CoH, A.R.Peta at the office of MAO, Chitvel (M) on 26.09.2018, organized by the Horticultural officer, Chitvel and explained the students about ITKs (Indigenous traditional knowledge) developed by the farmers over a period of time to be observed. Surgical Strike Day SKPP Horticultural Polytechnic, Ramachandrapuram students has celebrated Surgical Strike Day and expressed their gratitude to our Great Indian Army Soldiers in the form of poems and let- ters and also recollected the sacrifices of Our Army Soldiers. The Students promised the Indian Army as they are ready to extend their support to the army as and when the country need their services to protect the nation. In this programme, teaching and non-teaching staff have actively par- ticipated. Volume.IV, Issue–18 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th September, 2018 3 Exposure Visit Dr. Ch. Ruth, Professor (Pl. Path) and Dr Y. Sireesha, Assistant Professor (Pl. Path), CoH, Anantharajupeta has taken UG ELP- Mushroom culture students to a mushroom entrepreneur as a part of students exposure visit on 25.09.2018. Research Sri. Ch.S.Kishore Kumar, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr. R. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur visited nematode infested guava orchard and collected root and soil samples at Maddurulanka village on 17.09.2018. Also collected root and soil samples from mango, papaya and chilli fields. Root knot nematode infested roots & female nema- Root knot nematode infestation, egg mass & female todes in taiwan guava nematodes in betelvine Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Principal Scientist (Ento.) Smt. B. Neeraja, Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta and Sri. D. Rakshith Roshan carried out roving survey on coconut diseases and pests at Chinnaigudem, Kuntalagudem and Yernagudem villages, Deva- rapalli mandal of West Godavari district on 20.09.2018 and no- ticed the incidence of stem bleeding, ganoderma wilt, budrot, grey leafspot and Rugose spiraling whitefly damage, Red Palm weevil and Rhinoceros beetle damage and created awareness among the farmers for effective management. Extension Training Programmes On 17.09.2018, KVK, Periyavaram conducted training programme on ‘Preparation of low cost supplementary food’ to Anganwadi workers of Chaganam sector at ICDS office, Rapur mandal. Ms.Ch. Sindu, Research Associate (Home Science) explained about basic food groups, importance of balanced diet and discussed about the deficiencies to be observed in pregnants, lactating women and children. Also demonstrated the preparation of malt and laddu with millets. Total 26 Anganwadi workers, Child Development Project Officer-ICDS, and Supervisor of Chaganam sector also participated. Volume.IV, Issue–18 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —30th September, 2018 4 On 28.09.2018, KVK, Periyavaram conducted training programme on ‘Value addition in Millets’ at Masidpet village of Rapur Mandal. Ms. Ch. Sindu, Research Associate (Home Science) demonstrated the preparation of Ragi malt, Ragi Laddu, Jowar laddu and multi grain flour to the trainees. CDPO-ICDS along with supervisor also participated. Total 30 trainees have attended the programme. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anan- tapuramu attended a training programme as resource person on ‘Cultivation of guava and papaya’ at Regional Horticulture Train- ing Institute, Anantapuramu on 25.09.2018. Dr. P. Deepthi, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Anantapuramu attended a training programme as resource person on ‘Protected cultivation of vegetables’ at Penukonda organized by Department of Horticul- ture, Anantapuramu district on 28.09.2018. Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anan- tharajupeta participated as resource person in a training programme on ‘Pruning and water management practices to improve yields of mango crop’ to the mango growers of Settigunta, Yanadipalli village of Kodur mandal, Y.S.R Kadapa district organized by Dept. of Horticulture on 25.09.2018. Dr.E.Padma, Senior Scientist (Hort.) and Smt. B.Neeraja, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated as resource persons on ‘Coconut production and protection technologies’ to the farmers on the occasion of inauguration of ADH office at Amalapuram on 26.09.2018. Sri Bonam Nageswara Rao, Hon’ble Member, Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU also participated. On 30.09.2018, KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted training programme on ‘Improved management practices in kharif crops like paddy, pulses, chilli etc., seasonal practices to be followed in cashew and mango’ and interacted with farmers regarding action plan for Rabi-2018. Also discussed with the farmers about the units to be grounded under DFI