17th RESEARCH COUNCIL MEETING (May 29, 2018)
Scouting of adults Ideal •Double door protected •Side vents of •Visual adult counts cultivation appropriate mesh •Yellow sticky traps structures •UV- absorbent cladding material Yellow sticky tools Management traps
Plant nutrition regulation Decision support Resistant/ system tolerant cultivars Population modeling modeling Population
Action threshold Influences of abiotic based use of and biotic factors registered Biocontrol insecticides agents
CSK HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur – 176062 (H.P.) RESEARCH COUNCIL FUNCTIONS
Advise on: Planning and evaluation/review of various research activities of the University;
Ways and means of increasing the effectiveness of the university’s research programmes;
The co-ordination of University’s research programmes with the State and National Programmes. AGENDA ITEMS 1. To confirm the proceedings of 16th meeting of the Research Council held on March 8, 2017 2. To report action taken on the decisions of 16th meeting of the Research Council 3. To present the highlights of research work done from March 9, 2017 to date 4. To place before the Council the list of research projects sanctioned since last meeting (March 9, 2017 to date) 5. To place before the Council the abstracts of Ph.D. theses submitted and approved since last meeting (March 9, 2017 to date) 6. Any other item (s) with the permission of the Chair
ITEM No. 1. To confirm the proceedings of the 16th meeting of the Research Council held on March 8, 2017. ITEM No. 2. To report action taken on the decisions of the 16th meeting of the Research Council. ISSUE 1.
Establishment of Intellectual Property Rights Unit and Patents granted to CSKHPKV
Action: The IPR unit and guidelines are in place.
The Board of Management in its 111th meeting held on 18-03-2017 has approved the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy Guidelines of CSKHPKV, Palampur
ISSUE 2. Development of root rot wilt (disease complex) resistant varieties of garden pea Action: Procured ‘Pusa Shree’ line of garden pea released from IARI, New Delhi and tested at HAREC, Kukumseri. It, however, SUCCUMBED to disease pressure. Development of multiple disease resistant varieties is a long process. Breeding efforts initiated Until development of resistant varieties, MANAGEMENT PRACTICES including seed treatment are recommended ISSUE 3. To investigate etiology of Bovine Cutaneous papillomatosis (BCP) and its relation with Enzootic Bovine Hematuria (EBH) in HP EBH prevalent in Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmour districts of Himachal Pradesh. Incidence in the age group of 2 to 8 years Maximum cases recorded in Zebu cattle followed by Jersey- cross. Prominent clinical signs: . Blood stained urine, pale mucous membranes, mild tachycardia, general debility and depressed rumen motility. . Bovine Papilloma Virus-2 DNA was detected in these EBH affected cattle ISSUE 3 (Cont…). Investigations on Bovine Cutaneous Papillomatosis
More prevalent in the age group of 1 to 3 years (58.89%). Mostly affect Crossbred cattle particularly Jersey cross cattle (72.22%). Highest incidence recorded in females (98.88%). The affected cattle either heifers (41.57%) or in their first lactation (34.83%).
Autogenous wart vaccination was effective in 75 per cent cases while Ivermectin was effective only in 20 per cent cases.
Action Taken on the Researchable Issues put forth by Hon’ble members of Research Council Modification of design of poly-houses for Zone-1 (Dr. J.C. Rana, Director of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh in 15th meeting). Action taken: A poly-house (250 m2) with fan and pad cooling system to regulate temperature & humidity designed and constructed at HAREC, Dhaulakuan found suitable under Zone-I conditions.
The temperature lowered by 5-6 degree inside the polyhouse during the peak summer.
The farmers appreciated the design.
Bottleneck: Higher operating electricity cost. Emphasis should be given on organic farming (Dr. R.K. Malik, Jt. Director Research, NDRI, Karnal ) . 25 acres area earmarked for Zero Budget Natural Farming to replicate Gurukul Model of ZBNF. Foundation Stone for establishment of Centre on Zero Budget Natural Farming laid on 29th January, 2018 by Acharya Devrat Ji, HE the Governor of Himachal Pradesh-cum Chancellor, CSK H P K V, Palampur. “Establishment of Gurukul (Kurukshetra) Model of Zero Budget Natural Farming” at C S K H P K V, Palampur with a total budget outlay of Rs. 300.00 lakh sanctioned by the Govt. Of HP. Research efforts initiated on ZBNF Emphasis should be given on organic farming (Dr. R.K. Malik, Jt. Director Research, NDRI, Karnal ) Scientific Trials on ZBNF Department of Organic and Natural Farming: Lentil (14 varieites); Wheat (24 varieites) Seed Production: Pea; Gobhi Sarson; Lentil; Gram Garlic and Pea brought under ZBNF
KVK, Kullu : Pea, Wheat, Oat, Turmeric, Soybean, Garlic in an area of 2950 sq. m.
KVK, Una is also undertaking trials on Wheat variety Kantewali (seed procured from Kurukshetra) Region specific requirement of the mineral mixture should be worked out to cope up with the rising problems of infertility and low productivity among the milch animals (Dr. R.K. Malik, Jt. Director Research, NDRI, Karnal )
Action taken The ASMM formulated by the Department of Animal Nutrition being prepared on commercial basis to meet the increasing demand. Supplied to the Department of Animal Husbandry, H.P. Govt. and farmers of the State. Also made available to the farmers through KVKs. Development of models (cropping pattern) based on weather parameters.(Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra ) Action taken: GIS maps using limited weather data available are in place for Rainfall and temperature (Maximum and Minimum). Please visit: (www.http://14.139.224.135/myapp/index files/Page 616.htm). Suitable crops regions for maize, wheat, rice, barley, pulses, vegetables and potato are identified and given in the web portal under CGRT, COBS. GPS based soil nutrients maps of 14 nutrients for 76 blocks in 12 districts also developed and available on the University website for use. Assessment of soil run off losses and management practices to minimize these losses. (Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra )
Action taken:
The proposed research work approved in the action plan of AICRP on Irrigation Water Management.
Research efforts have been initiated
Development of GIS based information of animals in the state. (Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra ) Action taken:
.Project proposal is under consideration. .GIS based mapping of the route of migratory goats and sheep tracts and hot spots of zoonotic diseases are under way. .Weather based disease forecast advisory to the Gaddi Shepherds during migration is being provided. Availability of French bean seed to the farmers of Chamba Distict and testing of seeds of different crops for distribution to the farmers. (Dr. Chamanjit Kapoor, nominee of Director of Agriculture ) Action taken: No requirement of French bean seed received
French bean seed as per the indent/ requirement from the Department of Agriculture can be made available.
A fully equipped Seed Testing Laboratory in place Evaluation of bio-pesticides produced by the University in KVKs under on- farm trials. (Dr P.K. Mehta, Director, Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur) Action taken: .Bioformulation (HIM PALAM TRICHOFORM) developed by the Department of Plant Pathology of this University from resident strain SMA-5 of Trichoderma harzianum .Effective against soil borne pathogens. .Formulation being provided to KVKs to carry out OFTs against soil borne pathogens. Monitoring of pesticide residues. (Dr P.K. Mehta, Director, Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur)
Action taken:
The pesticide residues in different vegetable crops and safety intervals are being determined.
Problem of mites under poly house conditions. (Dr P.K. Mehta, Director, Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur) Action taken: Research efforts initiated on the management of mite pests. Special emphasis on evaluation of cow origin based natural products. Darekastra, tamarlassi and vermiwash @ 10% proved most effective. May be incorporated in the management plan for the crops grown under protected environment.
ITEM No. 3. RESEARH HIGHLIGHTS (March 9, 2017 onward) Research Network Infrastructure Directorate of Research
43 Specialized Departments
13 Regional Research Stations and Research Sub-stations
2 Centres of Teaching, Research & Extension Agricultural Research Centres: 13 Across the State
Mountain Agricultural Hill Agricultural Highland Agricultural Research Station, Research Centre Research Centre Chamba, Salooni Bajaura Kukumseri
760 770 780 790 HimachalN Pradesh 330 Bee-keeping Research km Station, Nagrota Bagwan 0 20 40 Highland Agricultural Research Sub Station, Rice and Wheat Lahaul and Spiti, Lari Research Station, Malan 320 Univ.HQ Highland Agricultural Research Sub Station, Shivalik Agricultural (Palampur) Kinnaur, Leo Research Centre Mountain Agricultural Research and Extension Research Sub Station Station Kinnaur, Sangla and Seed Production Farm Akrot 310 Research Station & KVK
KVK
Research and Extension Station
Research Station
State boundary Research Centre & KVK
District boundary Seed Production Farm
Hill Agricultural Hill Agricultural Research Pulse Research Station Research Sub Station, Centre Dhaulakuan Sundernagar CROP IMPROVEMENT New Varieties Recommended by Research Evaluation Committee & Approved in Agricultural Officer’s Workshops
Crop Variety Adaptability Soybean Himso 1685 Rainfed conditions in mid hill (Him Palam Hara zone of Himachal Pradesh. Soya-1)
Wheat HPW 373 Low & Mid hills of H.P. under (Him Palam late sown rainfed conditions Gehun 3) Him Palam Hara Soya-1 (Himso-1685)
Suitable for RAINFED CONDITIONS in mid hill zone of H. P. Average SEED YIELD : 1999 kg/ha; Seeds Green & bold, sweeter in taste Average OIL CONTENT : 20.1 % Highly RESISTANT to FROGEYE LEAF SPOT, POD BLIGHT, BACTERIAL PUSTULE and BROWN SPOT DISEASES HPW 373 (HIM PALAM GEHUN 3)
Late sown rainfed conditions - Mid & Low Hills Average Yield: 28 – 32 q/ha High degree of YR resistance Paddy
HIM PALAM LAL DHAN - 1 (HPR 2795) Released by CVRC
Suitable for dry direct seeded upland conditions of HP, Meghalaya and Manipur
Yield : 28-32 q/ha
Resistant to leaf and neck blast and rice hispa
Maturity: 120 - 125 days Him Palam Lal Dhan 1 VARIETAL CHARACTERS
Field view Panicles of HPR 2795
Grains Red Seeds Performance of Private Hybrids (Kharif 2017) MAIZE • EVALUATED 15 maize hybrids with two checks : Palam Shankar Makka 2 (single cross) and PMZ 4 (modified single cross) at six different locations of University
• 6 hybrids in ZONE-I & 10 in ZONE-II were found to be suitable for commercial cultivation. RICE • EVALUATED 7 rice hybrids with three checks : BS 10008, 6129 Gold and Arize Swift Gold at five different locations.
• 3 hybrids in ZONE-I and 4 in ZONE-II were found suitable for commercial cultivation . Maize Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - I of Himachal Pradesh Name of the Hybrid Grain Yield (q/ha) Rank
Bisco Yuvraj Gold 78.59 1 P 3436 77.73 2 P 3542 72.47 3 DKC 9164 72.41 4 LG 34.05 68.75 5 Palam Shankar Makka 2 ( C ) 67.50 6 PMZ 4 ( C ) 66.24 7 Sumo-292 65.27 8 Maize Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - II of Himachal Pradesh
Name of the Hybrid Grain Yield (q/ha) Rank
DKC 9179 89.17 1 DKC 8164 81.56 2 PMZ 4 ( C ) 81.09 3 HP-333 Gold 79.88 4 DKC 9164 75.12 5 AB 6786 73.91 6 Bisco Yuvraj Gold 73.90 7 KH 2595 73.10 8 Paddy Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - I of Himachal Pradesh
Name of Hybrid Yield q/ha Rank
Hybrid 25 P 35 51.2 I
Hybrid 27 P 22 50.5 II
Sava 127 48.6 III
Paddy Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - II of Himachal Pradesh
Name of Hybrid Yield Rank (q/ha) Hybrid 25 P 35 60.0 I Sava 127 52.1 II Hybrid 27 P 22 50.8 III Sava 200 50.3 IV DNA FINGERPRINTING
Genetic purity of 6 private sector maize hybrids was ascertained using SSR markers and the fingerprinting library maintained. Agricultural Biotechnology Draft Genome sequencing of HPK4 (Baizu) variety of Horsegram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) New Protocols Developed and established two new protocols
Identified a new economically efficient chromosome doubling agent.
Developed a technique for efficient regeneration of small sized haploid embryos of wheat by utilizing endosperm culture for further enhancement of the efficiency of Doubled haploidy breeding system. Seed Production Quality Seed Production (Major cereals, Pulses, Vegetables, Fodder Crops)
Quantity (q) Seed Total Rabi 2016-17 Kharif 2017
Nucleus 11.87 5.96 17.83
Breeder 476.49 143.43 619.92
Foundation 372.00 141.57 513.57 Nucleus seed production of wheat Breeder seed production of wheat SANGLA LEO
SPITI Rajmash & Lucern Seed Production (Research Station Sangla, & Leo in Kinnaur and Lari in Spiti) QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL OF FRUIT PLANTS TEMPERATE: Apple, pear, Peach, Plum, Apricot, Kiwi, Pomegranate, Pecan nut, Strawberry SUBTROPICAL: Mango, Litchi, Guava, Papaya, Citrus Total Plants Produced = 55, 260 Revenue generated =Rs. 26,33,661/-
CROP PRODUCTION EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE CROPPING SYSTEMS
. About 2.5 times more productivity following Colocasia - Pea + Coriander cropping system (24.51 t/ha) compared to traditional Rice-Wheat cropping system (9.57 t/ha).
. Turmeric-Pea-Summer squash with RGEY of 19.07 t/ha and Rice-Pea-Summer squash with RGEY of 17.10 t/ha were 2nd and 3rd best cropping systems. FORECASTING AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT USING SPACE, AGRO METEOROLOGY AND LAND BASED OBSERVATIONS District Final Maize Forecasted Averaged Yield (Kg/ha) Yield (Kg/ha) Kangra 1891.1 1775.9 Chamba 2827.3 2664.5 Hamirpur 1548.9 1707.9 Una 1995.7 2096.2 The Root mean square error (RMSE) values varied between 181.3 to 440.9. NUTRIENT AND WATER MANAGEMENT Integrated nutrient management (Organic + Inorganic) is the best for sustaining high crop productivity and soil health
In Acid Soil Regions (ASR), lime can substitute FYM in Maize-wheat system Organic mulch superior to plastic mulch in respect of brinjal yield, water use efficiency and economics saving 7.42 % water.
In potato Fertigation with 75 per cent recommended dose of NPK was statistically at par with 100 per cent recommended dose of fertilizers with respect to yield, nutrients uptake and quality parameters. The study on long-term use of fertilizers and amendments revealed that: FYM + 100% NPK increased carbon stocks by about 45% over control as compared to initial C stock. Carbon sequestration rate varied from 0.01 t ha-1 yr-1 in control to 0.18 t ha-1 yr-1 in 100% NPK + FYM treated plots.
Extent of nutrient deficiency (%)
Crop N P S Zn Mid hills zone Maize 39 % 33% 28% 39% Rice 18% 7% 24% 10%
Crop N P S K Zn Low hills zone Maize 33% 39% 11% 17% 39% CROP PROTECTION Whitefly management under naturally ventilated poly-houses • POLYHOUSE STRUCTURE must be fitted with double door and insect-proof net of 35-40 mesh • INSTALL YELLOW STICKY TRAPS 15 days prior to transplanting @ 1 trap per 10 m2 • SOIL APPLICATION of IMIDACLOPRID (0.009%) one day after transplanting • NEED BASED ALTERNATE FOLIAR APPLICATION of THIAMETHOXAM (5 g per 15 litre water) and SPIROMESIFEN (15 g per 15 litre water) when the population goes beyond the economic threshold level of 5
adults per leaf. 54 Insect pest Management
Biopesticidal formulations Neemban (azedarachtin 0.15 % EC)] @ 5ml/L and Extract of the leaves of Darek (Melia azedarach) used as 5% gave effective control of the PEA LEAF MINOR.
Natural formulations (Neem Baan, Darekastra and Tamarlassi) showed high to moderate acaricidal properties (toxicity, repellence, feeding deterrence, oviposition deterrence and ovicidal activity) against Tetranychus urticae.
Insect pest Management
Darekastra, vermiwash and tamarlassi were found efficacious as preventive management measures in parthenocarpic cucumber under protected cultivation.
Clothianidin 50 WDG @ 120 g a.i./ha and imidacloprid 17.8SL @ 60 g ai / ha were effective in management of cutworms in cabbage.
Disease Management
Seed Treatment with Sedaxane 2.5 % + Fludioxonil 2.5 %+ Thiamethoxam 26.25% (312.5) FS @ 2 g/kg is the BEST for management of Loose smut and Karnal bunt of wheat.
Two sprays of Tebuconazole (Folicur 430SC) @ 0.1% at first node and flag leaf stage were effective in managing the lodging in wheat crop without compromising the grain yield.
Biological Control of Fusarium wilt in Chickpea
Seed treatment with Trichoderma showed post- emergence mortality between 4.25 to 5.80 per cent while it was 18.95 per cent in untreated seeds against Fusarium oxysporum sp. ciceri and Macrophomina phaseolina associated with wilt and dry root rot of chickpea (at Akrot) Management of soil borne diseases and powdery mildew in red clover seed crop
SEED TREATMENT with carbendazim @ 2 g/kg seed followed by one spray each of Trichoderma (0.5%), wettable Sulphur (0.3%) and hexaconazole (0.1%) at 10 days interval was best for management of: Clover rot (86.7 % disease control)
Powdery mildew (90.4 % disease control) Weed Management Organically managed maize-garlic cropping system: Raised stale seed bed + mulch or intercropping proved effective mean of suppressing weeds and increasing garlic bulb equivalent yield. Maize: Pendimethalin (1000 ml a.i./ha) pre-emergence fb. Atrazine (750 g a.i./ha) + 2,4-D Amine (0.4 kg a.i./ha) at 25 DAS and Atrazine (1.5 kg a.i./ha) pre-emergence fb. Tembotrione (120 g a.i./ha) at 25 DAS Rice: New herbicide combination product (Penoxsulam + Butachlor) at 717.5 g/ha (an effective alternative for weed control in rice). Weed Management Turmeric: Pre-emergence application of Metribuzin 0.7 kg/ha or pendimethalin 1.0 kg/ha fb mulch (2-5 DAP) fb hoeing (75 DAP). Peas: Early post-emergence application of Imezethapyr 80 g/ha or pre-emergence Pendimethalin + Imezethapyr 900 g/ha.
Weed Management
Weeds in wheat crop can be effectively managed with post emergence application of clodinafop 60 g/ha + metsulfuron-methyl 4 g/ha OR penoxaden + metsulfuron-methyl 4 g/ha OR pre-emergence application of pendimethalin 1.0 kg/ha fb post-emergence metsulfuron-methyl 2 g/ha.
Farm Mechanization
Modification of 1 m3 Himshakti Plant to insulated type biogas plant
Higher gas production in both the seasons as compared to conventional biogas plant.
44.6% higher Gas Production in Summer Season (April to Sept.) and 56.7 % higher in Winter Season (Oct. to Mar.) was recorded Improved Implements and Gender Friendly Tools IMPROVED IMPLEMENTS Manual Seed Dril (Rs. 2800/-) Multi-crop planter (Manual)-Rs. 2750/- Paddy thresher (Pedal) Rs. 3950/- Paddy transplanter (6 row)-Rs. 8450/- Multicrop planter (Power-Rs. 22,000/-) Horizontal maize sheller (Rs. 380/- Palam Haloder (Rs. 730/-) Palam Plough (Rs. 875/-) Vertical maize sheller (Rs. 425/-) GENDER FRIENDLY TOOLS Paddy Winnower (Rs. 3325) Potato Digger (Rs. 1220) Dung Collector (Rs. 175) Potato Picker (Rs. 250) Mannual Weeder (Rs. 195) Grain Spreading Tool (Rs. 150) Garlic Planter
Ergonomic assessment of garlic planter Organic Farming MAIN FOCUS
Cereals, Pulses (low volume high value crops), Vegetable crops and potential crops
Effective utilization of rainfed areas INFORMATION GENERATED Ad-hoc guidelines for Cultivation of important crops of mid Himalayas under organic farming conditions.
Enriched Composts & Liquid manures Soybean Evaluated seven organic inputs
Use of Vermi-compost @ 5t/ha + him-compost @ 2.5 t/ha resulted in highest productivity (13.51q/ha) followed by use of him compost @ 5t/ha (11.52q/ha). Mash Evaluated seven organic inputs against: Blister beetle and Riptortus bug Lantana dust @ 10% and neem oil (Neembaan) @ 5ml/l provided 100% protection against blister beetle; and 71.48-90.50% and 50.32- 75.11%, respectively against Riptortus bug.
Neem oil @ 5ml/l resulted in highest productivity (10.63q/ha) followed by use of Lantana dust @ 10% (10.38q/ha) Gram • Vermicompost (VC) applied @ 5 t/ha in conjunction with biofertilizer and liquid manure (vermiwash-3 sprays) resulted in significantly higher gram yield which was at par with that obtained by the application of Vermicompost (VC) applied @ 10 t/ha.
• Maximum control of gram stem rot/wilt complex accomplished with the application of Trichoderma and Panchgavya.
Gram • Among the 13 lines of gram evaluated under natural farming conditions, P-81 yielded 9.17 q/ha followed by 18-II (8.26 q/ha), 113-P (8.23 q/ha) compared to the best check Him chana-I (5.72 q/ha)
Pea: • Vermicompost (VC) @ 7.5 t/ha + Jeevamrit + vermiwash sprays or VC @ 10 t/ha + vermiwash sprays were the best for nutrient management in garden pea. • Pea root rot/wilt complex controlled by treatment with Trichoderma or Trichoderma + Beejamrit. Lentil germplasm lines at Holta Farm Gram germplasm lines at Holta Farm
Lentil germplasm lines at Organic potato Organic pea Bhadrog (Bilaspur) Human Resource Development - Farmers and Students ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING Jeevamrita
Whapasa Components Beejamrita
Acchadana RESEARCH EFFORTS in ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING (ZBNF) initiated in CSK H P K V, Palampur during April, 2016 with organization of 4 days National Workshop on 27-30 April, 2016 under the Chairmanship of His Excellency the Governor of HP and Chancellor, of the University. Padamshri Subhas Palekar was the key speaker RESEARCH EFFORTS
PULSES : Gram, Lentil and Soybean; CEREALS : Wheat and Paddy and UNDERUTILIZED CROPS : Ogla/phaphra (Fagopyrum sp.)
grown as TEST CROPS
Wheat Lentil Gram Table-1. Yield of different crops under ZBNF and in inorganic farming Sr. Crop Yield (q/ha) No. 2016 2017 ZBNF In-organic ZBNF In-organic 1 Gram 12.0 9.6 8.8 7.2 2 Lentil 7.2 5.0 7.0 6.4 3 Soybean 12.4 11-8 16.4 15.1 4 Blackgram - - 8.3 7.0 5 Red Mash - - 7.1 6.3 6 Wheat 20.0 22-0 26.0 26.6 7 Paddy 26.8 27-2 27.9 28.1 8 Ogla/Phapra - - 9.2 9.5 9 Ragi - - 8.5 9.2
Table shows that initially the yield of pulses is higher and those of cereals lower in ZBNF as compared to in-organic farming during both the years. Gurukul (Kurukeshtra) has the standardised set up of ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Scientists and students of this University visited Gurukul (Kurukeshtra) 2-3 times to understand the ZBNF model Reaching the Farmers for ZBNF FARMERS being educated on ZBNF in almost all the training programmes Documentation of package for ZBNF in HINDI Likely to be made available to the farmers shortly. BSc (Agri.) final year students also demonstrate the preparation of various ZBNF inputs to farmers of the adopted villages. KVK Una and Kullu are actively engaged in generating and disseminating ZBNF techniques to the farmers. Inauguration of ZBNF Centre His Excellency, The Governor of HP and Chancellor of the University, Acharya Devvrat ji inaugurated ZBNF Centre on 29.01.2018
Sh. Jai Ram Thakur, Hon’ble Chief Minister of H.P.; Prof. AK Sarial Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, CSK HPKV, Palampur; and a team of Cabinet Ministers, local MLAs were the other dignitaries present on the occasion
The Govt. of Himachal Pradesh recently provided financial support of Rs. 3 crore to the University to strengthen research efforts on ZBNF
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES UNDER PROTECTED CULTIVATION Production technology in place for… Tomato Capsicum Cucumber
Tomato Capsicum Cucumber Other Potential Crops (R & D going on) Cherry Tomato- French Bean Main crop Main Crop ( Zone I, II and III) (Zone I & II)
Brussels' Sprouts Pea Main crop Main Crop (zone III & IV) All Zones
Broccoli Parsley Main crop Filler crop (For all Zones) All Zones
Lettuce Coriander Filler Crop Filler Crop (For all Zones) (Zone I,II,III)
Pest problems managed
Whitefly Aphid Red spider Mite Yellow Mite
Powdery mildews Alternaria of tomato Fruit rot of capsicum Collar rot of tomato
Downey mildew Tomato spotted wilt virus Root-knot nematode New pest challenges
Thrips Stemphylium of tomato White Mould of capsicum
Pepper mild mottle Corynebacterium - Root rot of capsicum virus bacterial wilt cultivation
QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL Quality planting material Manual Technique Semi automated grafting machine
500 grafts per day with 1000 grafted plants per success rate of 60% hour with success rate of over 90% Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ashok Kumar Sarial dedicating robotic vegetable grafting machine in the service of farming community of H.P. Geo Informatics and Remote Sensing GRAMIN KRISHI MUASAM SEWA : Under the project 98 Medium range weather based agro-advisory, based on different weather parameters viz. rainfall, temperature, cloud cover, relative humidity and weekly cumulative rainfall, at district level of H P, for five days weather forecasts was prepared and disseminated through Kisan portal, University portal & IMD websites. Total 20 SMS through Kisan Portal & Kisan Suvidha App., during the period under report, were sent to 2.81 lakh Registered farmers of Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra and Una districts. VETERINARY SCIENCES… Location specific poultry variety “Himsamridhi”
A new location specific dual–purpose poultry variety “Himsamridhi” developed under AICRP on Poultry Breeding.
Released during Annual review meet of AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry Unit) and Poultry Seed Projects on 24th -25th May 2017.
Well adapted to local agro climatic conditions and readily accepted by local farmers for backyard/rural poultry farming. POULTRY VARIETY “Himsamridhi” Goat Improvement Programme Migratory flocks adopted for scientific interventions to bring improvement under migratory system.
27 sexually mature kids introduced in farmer’s flocks as breeding inputs for genetic improvement .
Strategic supplementary feeding, Health coverage, deworming against endo-parasites, dipping provided to selected flocks.
Collection, processing & storage of semen straws for further supplying to Gene Bank at NBAGR, Karnal in process. AICRP on Goat Improvement Vaccination, deworming, kid-selection and semen collection activities VETY. SURGERY& RADIOLOGY The anesthesia for doing eye surgery especially cataract using Neuromuscular blocking agents developed
Problem in centring the eye with Centring of eye for Surgery routine anaesthesia The intramedullary interlocking nailing (IILN) technique for treating fracture in animals
MidMid diaphyseal diaphyseal spiral spiral fracture fracture of right StatusStatus of of reduction reduction and fixation and of fixationfracture of of right humeroushumerus fracture(immediately (immediately after surgery) after surgery)
VETERINARY CLINICAL SERVICES…
Kalpa, Kinnaur Pooh, Kinnaur Kalpa, Kinnaur
Chowai, Kullu Manglor (Anni), Kullu Kibber, Spiti Clinical Camps in different parts of HP VETERINARY CLINICAL SERVICES…
Dhundla, Una Jakatkhana, Bilaspur Pattrighat, Mandi
Sandhol, Mandi Kumar Bhatori, Pangi Darcha, Lahaul Clinical Camps in different parts of HP Infertility treatmentCamps 4 Shimla 4 Mandi 2 Kangra 15
Kullu 11 Hamirpur 3 Kinnaur 4
L&S
8
Una
51 Total
Camps’ data OVERALL Animals examined/treated = Approx. 5000 . Cows = approx. 4000 . Buffaloes = approx. 1000
SINCE MARCH 2017 Animals examined/treated = Approx. 1100 – Cows = approx. 800 – Buffaloes = approx. 300
FOLLOWUP Through repeat camps Telephonic feed back Success rate = Approx. 70.0% in cows
VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS Buckwheat based cake
Amaranths based cake
Amaranths based pinni and Mathri
VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS BASED ON UNDERUTILIZED CROPS Besides… Sesame seeds based soft-chewy nutritious bar
Formulations of weaning food mixes based on under-utilized crops
Protein Isolates of Adzuki bean for Health Foods
Old Varieties deleted from the PoPs Crops Number of Varieties Number of Varieties in PoP Removed from PoP Cereals 1.Wheat 41 27 2.Rice 33 17 3.Maize 10 3 4.Barley 7 3 Pulses 1.Gram 6 1 2.Kulthi 2 1 3.Urd bean 5 2 4.Rajmash 7 1 Old Varieties deleted from the PoPs Crops Number of Varieties Number of Varieties in PoP Removed from PoP Oil Seeds 1.Linseed 13 6 2.Rape seed and 10 2 mustard Fodders 1.Setaria 3 1 2.Napier Bajra Hybrid 2 1
3.Fescue 3 1 Vegetable Crops 145 20 Total 287 86 Removal of Non CIB registered Fungicides/Insecticides/Herbicides from the PoP Fungicides 20 fungicides have been recommended for the control of 167 diseases in 119 crops., however, these are registered only for 37 diseases. Rest of the recommendations have been removed from the POP Insecticides 48 insecticide’s recommendations have not been registered with CIB and these have been removed from PoP Weedicides 30 Weedicide’s recommendations have not been registered with CIB and have been removed l from PoP ITEM 4.
To place before the Council the list of research projects since March 09, 2017 to date. Adhoc projects sanctioned from 09.03.2017 to date College/Research Number Budget Outlay Stations (Rs. in lakhs) College of Agriculture 21 760.89
College of Veterinary and 03 8.64 Animal Sciences College of Home Science 01 19.20
Research Stations 03 11.94 Total 28 800.67 On Going Research Projects Funding Agency No. of Budget outlay Projects (Rs. in lakhs) ICAR 11 532.96
DBT 6 261.58 DST 6 134.85 UGC 1 13.71 Miscellaneous 57 1091.95
CSIR 1 3.99
RKVY 06 326.34 Total 88 2365.38
ITEM 5.
To place before the Council the abstracts of the Ph.D. theses submitted/approved from March, 2017 to date Ph.D. theses approved
College/Department Theses approved
College of Agriculture 19
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 03
College of Home Science 02
College of Basic Sciences 01
Total 25 ITEM 6.
Any other item(s) with the permission of the Chair