Dr. YSRHU E-News Letter Fortnightly E.Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University

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

Volume.IV, Issue – 5 Dr.YSRHU e.Newsletter 1st —15th March, 2018

Fortnight Focus  Events  Education  Research  Extension  General Events HRS, T.Venkupalem started functioning

Horticultural Research Station, T.Venkupalem started functioning on 11.03.2017 and was opened in the building of AMC, Anakapalli by Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor (FAC) & Ex-officio Secretary of Govt. of A.P, Sri.Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, Hon’ble MP, Anakapalli, Sri Peela Govinda Satyanarayana, Hon’ble Member of Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU & MLA, Anakapalli. Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Registrar, Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research Dr. B.V.K.Bhagawan, Zonal Research Head, Coastal Zone-I and Dr.L.Naram Naidu, Zonal Research Head, Coastal Zone-II have attended the programme. Kisan Mela along with exhibition was organized on this occasion by the University, Department of Horticulture, RARS-Anakapalli, Department of Agriculture and APMIP. Officials of allied departments and about 700 farmers from various parts of Visakhapatnam district participated in the programme.

Research and Extension Council Meeting Ninth Research and Extension Council Meeting was held at University Head Quarters, Venkataramannagudem on 05.03.2018. REC Members comprising of Sri.Bonam Nages- wara Rao and Sri.K.Popuri Siva Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Mem- bers of Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU, progressive farmers, expert members, entrepreneurs of agri based industries, nurserymen, representatives from Horticulture Department discussed about the problems and new technological inter- ventions required in various horticultural crops. International Women's Day International Womens’ day was celebrated at Administra- tive Office and constituent colleges, Research Stations and KVKs of the University on 08.03.2018. All the university officers and staff members have participated in a meeting organized at Administrative office and Md.Israth Fathima, Magistrate, Tadepalligudem was the chief guest who has spoken about role of women in the society and the law in force against the women harassment. PMR charitable trust, Tadepalligudem conducted games to the girls students. Girl students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem bagged second prize in throw ball and re- ceived certificates from Sri.P.Manikyala Rao, MLA, Tadepal- ligudem. Dr. K. Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, CoH, VRGudem and Dr.V.Sudhavani, Asst prof. (Hort) were felicitated by Sri.P. Manikyala Rao, MLA and founder of PMR Charitable trust on the eve of International Womens’ day on 10.03.2018.

Intercollegiate Sports, Games, Cultural and Literary meet for Horticultural Polytechnics

Sixth Intercollegiate Sports, Games, Cultural and Literary meet for the year 2017-18 was organised from 11.03.2018 to 13.03.2018 at SSPG Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira. Six Horticultural Polytechnic colleges participated in this meet. SSPG Horticultural Polytechnic, Madakasira won the Over all Championship. Dr. A. Sujatha, DSA attended as the chief guest for inaugural function on 11.03.2018. Dr, M. Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture and Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean, CoH, Ananthrajupeta attended as guests of honour for the valedictory function on 13.03.2018.

Education Exposure Visit Students of Final year B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture and M.Sc were taken on an exposure visit to Govt. Horticulture Nurseries, Srikalahasthi, Cold storage units located near Renigunta and Krishnapatnam port on 03.03.2018 and were exposed to technologies involved in cold storage of apples, oranges, dragon fruit, kiwi, longon and plums imported from different countries. Volume.IV, Issue – 5 Dr.YSRHU e.Newsletter 1st —15th March, 2018

RHWEP Activities Dr. M. Rama Krishna, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, participated in an exhibition cum training programme to the farmers at Alturpadu, Periyavaram, on 03.03.2018 and T. Kampalli, Rly Koduru on 09.03.2018 organised by the final year B. Sc (Hons.) Horticulture students of College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta under the programme of Rural Horticultural Work Experience Programme (RHWEP). Students shared their experiences, practical knowledge gained during the programme. Interaction with the farmers was organized about the important production aspects in horticultural crops. Dr.P.Subbaramamma, Asst Prof (Pl.Phy) and Associate Dean’s representative for RHWEP, participated in Rythu sadassu programme conducted at Prakasaraopalem village on 01.03.2018. Dr. M.L.N. Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr. K. Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, CoH, V.R.Gudem and Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Programme coordinator, KVK, V.R.Gudem visited the exhibition arranged by the RHWEP students.

RHWEP students attached to Cashew research station, Bapatla organized Rythu Sadassu on 09.03.2018 at Bethapudi, Guntur dist. Dr.K.Seshakiran, Asst Professor convened the meeting and suggested the recommended practices for root rot, wilt in jasmine, crossandra and major diseases of brinjal, chilli, bhendi. Dr. M.L.N. Reddy, Dean of Horticulture attended as chief guest along with Sri K.Uma Maheswara Rao. Scientist (Hort) & Head.

A Rythusadassu was organized by RHWEP students allotted to KVK, Venkataramannagudem at Kommugudem village on 07.03.2018. Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr.K.Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, Dr.Subbaramamma, Associate professor, CoH, Venkataramannagudem, Dr. V.Deepthi, scientist (Agri. Extn.), Sri G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramanna- gudem. An exhibition was arranged and students exhibited different live specimens of pest and diseases in fruits, vegetables and shared their experiences during the programme. A play was enacted by the students on the importance of integrated pest management in various crops. Extension Soil Survey

On 10.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta have collected soil samples from farmer’s fields at Jillala village of Duvvur mandal. The scientists explained the importance of Soil and water analysis, soil health cards and also demonstrated the soil sample collection proce- dure.

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A preliminary survey was conducted by Joint Inspection Team on 03.03.2018 for implementation of Agriculture, Horticulture and Irrigation facilities in the rehabilitation lands which were allotted to the tribal beneficiaries under Polavaram Irrigation Project. Dur- ing the visit, P Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS & AC) from KVK, Pandiri- mamidi has monitored soil survey in newly allotted lands and observed physical condition of soil inorder to assess land suitability for cultivation of agri/horti crops followed by soil sample collection on grid basis in 12 villages of Etapaka mandal, Chintoor. Training Programmes HRS, Anantapuramu organized one day Farmers Training Programme on “Tamarind and other dryland fruit crops cultivation aspects” on 14.03.2018. Officers of Department of Horticulture, Project Director, APMIP, and Assistant Project Director, APMIP, Anantapuramu have participated in the programme. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Senior Scientist & Head explained the importance of arid horticulture to the farmers.

On 05.03.2018, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted one day awareness programme on management of spiraling whitefly in collaboration with Department of Horticulture at Kommugudem village. Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) demonstrated the method of installation of yellow sticky traps in spiraling whitefly affected orchards in addition to the co-ordination of this programme.

Dr.E.Padma, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in a meeting at Vanapalli village organized by Department of Horticulture under ‘Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme on coconut’ and explained about the steps to be taken while replanting coconut trees on 12.03.2018.

Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ent.) and Dr.E.Padma, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in an awareness meeting on Rugose spiralling whitefly at Kalavalapalli village organized by Department of Horticulture and explained the management measures of the invasive pest to the farmers along with a field visit on 15.03.2018. Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort.) and B .Swathi, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Venkataramanna- gudem participated as resource persons and delivered lectures on “Betelvine cultivation, post harvest management, pests and diseases” during betelvine farmers exposure visit from Telangana to KVK, Venkataramannagudem, on 08.03.2018.

Dr.E.Padma, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta has attended District level coordination committee meeting at ARS, Peddapuram conducted by DAATTC, Kakinada and delivered a lecture on “Rugose spiralling whitefly and cultivation of intercrops in coconut gardens” on 09.03.2018.

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On 08.03.2018, Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataraman- nagudem attended the training programme as resource person on “Integrated Pest Management practices in cashew and mango” at Chintalapudi organized by Department of Horticulture and explained about Pest and Disease Management practices in cashew and mango.

On 14.03.2018, Dr. S. Adarsha Scientist (Ento.), Miss Sri Vidya Rani. N, Scientist (Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi addressed the farmers on ‘Importance of cashew cultivation’ during International Womens’ Day celebrations organised by Agri Business System International organization at Addateegala and distributed prizes to winners of various competitions conducted on this occasion. Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in the meeting ‘Replanting and Rejuvenation scheme on coconut’ organized by CDB and Department of Horticulture at Kommaragiripatnam and Gogannamatam villages and interacted with the farmers on 03.03.2018.

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in the meeting on ‘Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme on coconut’ conducted by Department of Horticulture at Gangalakurru village on 05.03.2018 and explained the importance of method of planting, selection of good mother palms for seed nuts, fertilizer application through fertigation and various intercrops grown in coconut gardens.

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.) & Dr.E.Padma, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in the meetings under Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme organized by Department of Horticulture at Mummidivaram village on 14.03.2018 and at Mori village of Sakinetipalli mandal on 15.03.2018 and delivered lectures on “Measures to be taken while replanting of coconut plants”.

On 01.03.2018, Sri Bhanumurthy K.C, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Pandirimamidi attended training program as a resource person on “Improved cultivation practices in cashew” at Rajanagaram of East Godavari dist. organized by RHTI, Eluru and addressed the farmers on “Production practices and management of tea mos- quito bug and Stem Borer”.

Diagnostic Visit

Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Ento.), Citrus Research Station, Tirupati attended the Mango Farmers Awareness Training Programme on “Pre and post harvest Technology (Control measures of pest and disease on Mango Crop)” on 07.03.2018 at Chittoor organized by Department of Horti- culture.

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Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in the awareness meeting on “coconut pests” at Sakinetipalli organized by Department of Horticulture and explained about the scientific management practices of coconut pests on 01.03.2018.

On 05.03.2018, Sri.P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC) and Dr. S. Adar- sha, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited tomato field and observed the wrong practice of direct broad casting of VAM bio- fertilizer alone in red sandy soil. Hence, recommended the farmer to apply it @ 5 kgs/acre after mixing with farm yard manure or moist soil at the time of seed sowing or two days prior to transplanting of seedlings followed by irrigation within 48 hours after its application. On 05.03.2018, Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and Sri P.Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi diagnosed rice fields at panicle initiation stage affected by blast at I.Polavaram village. Recommended spraying of isoprothiolane 40EC@ 1.2ml/l for control of rice blast for control.

On 02.03.2018, Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi diagnosed mango orchards with leaf webber infestation at I. polavaram village of Rampachodavaram mandal and recommended for dislodging of larvae and spraying of quinolphos@ 2 ml/l.

On 09.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta visited turmeric fields at Keshalingaya palli and Vonipenta villages of Mydukur Mandal. The scientists interacted with turmeric farmer and explained about post harvest management in turmeric.

On 15.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta visited guava field at Bhumayyana palli village, Mydukur mandal. The scientists interacted with farmer and explained about orchard management, basal fertilizer application in Guava.

Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and Sri P.Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited beekeeping units established at I.Polavaram, Lagarai, Kothapakala villages in Rampachodavaram division and suggested suitable measures for maintenance from 02.03.2018 to 7.03.2018 .

On 06.03.2018, Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and Sri P.RajaSekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited banana and oil palm fields of Rajavommangi mandal and observed potassium and zinc deficiencies in banana and suggested to spray sulphate of potash @1% and Zinc Sulphate @ 0.2 % at 10 days interval and also suggested water conservation methods like mulching and measures for production of more female bunches in oilpalm.

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Dr.R.Nagaraju, Senior Scientist & Head along with scientists of HRS, Anantharajupeta visited organic banana field on 09.03.2018 and observed excellent bunch growth and advised the farmers regarding the management practices.

Dr.Ch.Ruth, Assoc. Professor (Pl. Path.), CoH, Anantharajupeta attended field visit to Venkata Reddypalli village, Kadapa district on 13.03.2018 and observed root rot in brinjal (1%), fruit rot & dieback in chillies (20-25%), leaf curl in chillies (20%) papaya ring spot virus (1- 2%) in papaya and anthracnose in betel vine along with PG students.

On 06.03.2018, Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK Venkataramannagudem visited improved backyard poultry at Muddap- pagudem village and observed clinical signs such as rales, facial swell- ing, lacrimal discharges, depression, less feed intake in birds and suggested treatment with Tylosin@500gms/tone of feed and Enrocin liquid (20ml/10l of water) orally for 5 days.

Dr.B.V.K.Bhagavan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head HRS, Kovvur and Zonal Research Head Coastal Zone-I, Dr. N.B.V. Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, AmbajipetaDr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) HRS, Kovvur, Dr. A. Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur conducted a diagnostic survey for diseases of palmyrah at HRS, Pandirimamidi on 14.03.2018.

Dr. L.Ranjith Kumar, Scientist (Ento), KVK, Periyavaram visited apple ber orchard infested with fruit fly at Kothur village of Venkatagiri mandal on 06.03.2018 and suggested the farmer for installation of methyl eugenol traps @ 6-8/acre. Also visited chilli field infested with coenophora Blight and recommended to spray copper oxychloride @ 30 g + Streptocyclin @ 1 g in 10l of water twice at weekly interval. General Visits

Students of Agricultural Polytechnic, Badvel visited CoH, Ananthara- jupeta on 01-03-2018. Dr. M. Rama Krishna, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta explained the activities going in the campus. Dr. K.Swarajyalakshmi, Assoc. Prof (Hort.) explained them about the Post-harvest management and processing of Horticultural crops.

Dr. J. Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr. K. T. Venkataramana, Principal Scientist (H) & Head and Dr. P.T.Srinivas, Senior Scientist (Hort.) visited the new Horticultural Research Station, B.Kotthakota, Madanapalli on 08.03.2018.

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On 13.03.2018, twenty five farmers from Bhadradri, Kothagudem district of Telangana state visited KVK, Venkataramannagudem as part of exposure visit and were briefed about the latest technologies in horticulture sector and then got exposure to various demo units of KVK.

Ms. Sudha Koka, IRS, Commissioner, Customs, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh visited CoH, Venkataramannagudem on 11.03.2018. Dr. Zehra Salma, Asst Prof. (Hort.) and Dr. G. Kranthi Rekha , Asst Prof (Hort.) explained about the activities going-on at CoH, Venkatara- mannagudem followed by a visit to gardens, shadenets and poly- houses of the college.

On 12.03.2018, Farmers from Rajanagaram visited KVK, Pandirima- midi and Scientists of KVK explained about cashew production and protection technology. The exposure visit was organized by Depart- ment of Horticulture.

On 13.03.2018, Sri. G.Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.) and Dr.A.D.Vara Prasad Reddy, Scientist (Fisheries), KVK, Venkataramannagudem explained to the farmers of West Godavari district about the latest technologies in the horticultural sector including improved practices in vegetable cultivation, Integrated Farming Systems followed by a visit to demonstration units at KVK, Vegetable demonstration plots at HRS and Center of Excellence at University Campus. The diagnostic visit was conducted by ATMA, West Godavari district.

Meetings

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, HRS, Venkataramannagudem participated in technical screening committee meeting of APMAPB at Vijayawada on 09.03.2018

On 13.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta attended committee meeting jointly organized by NABARD and NGO. The scientists discussed about post harvest, processing and value addition to various crops. N.V. Ratnam CEO, DCC Bank, Kadapa, J. Anjaneya Chari, LDM, Syndicate Bank, Kadapa, B. Srinivasulu, AGM, NABARD, Kadapa attended the meeting.

Trainings Attended

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended NIPHM organized training program on “Orientation for Post Entry Quarantine Inspection Authority” at NIPHM, Hyderabad, from 12th to 16th March, 2018.

Publications

, Ruth C, Tagore Naik M, 2018. Incidence of leaf spot disease caused by Cercospora capsici in IPM and non IPM plots of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). National symposium on plant health management: Embracing Eco-sustainable paradigm, IPS & AAU, Jorhat, February, 15-17, pp 32.

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M.S.V. Satyanarayana, K. Gopal, M. Kavitha and Ch. Ruth, 2018. In Vivo Screening Evaluation of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) Germplasm for Fusarium Root Rot Resistance. National symposium on plant health management: Embracing Eco-sustainable paradigm, IPS & AAU, Jorhat, February, 15-17, pp 205.

K. Noorjahan, M. Raja Naik, R. Nagaraju, K. Gopal, M. Ramaiah and M. Rama Krishna, 2018. “Flowering and Physiological Response of African Marigold (Targetus erecta L.) cv. Pusa Basanthi Gainda to Nutrients and Piriformospora indica (PGPRE)”, Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2018) Special Issue-6: 1963-1973.

M.Ravindra Babu, R.V.S.K.Reddy, K.Ravinder Reddy, P.Saidaiah and A.Snehalatha Rani. 2018. Studies on genetic diversity in tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phyto- chemistry. SP1:13-17.

V.Ramana, D.Srihari, R.V.S.K.Reddy, M.Sujatha and MHV Bhave. 2017. Combining ability studies in tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) for yield attributes, yield and quality. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. SP1:933-937.

M.Ravindra Babu, R.V.S.K.Reddy, K.Ravinder Reddy, A.Snehalatha Rani and P.Saidaiah. 2018. Genetic improvement for yield, quality and leaf curl virus resistance in tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. SP1:1048-1055.

R.V.S.K.Reddy, E.Karuna Sree, A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, V.Deepthi, T.Vijaya Nirmala, G.Shali Raju, K. Venkata Subbaiah and J.V.Prasad. 2018. An evaluation study on viable integrated farming system (IFS) model in Godavari delta of Andhra Pradesh. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. SP1:1226-1235.

Phone-in-live Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended phone-in-live programme on “Vesavi lo metta pantala yajamanyam” at Dooradarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 12.03.2018.

On 01.03.2018, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate, (Soil Science) gave a radio talk on ‘Soil Health cards’ at All India Radio, Kadapa station.

Obituary

Ms. M.Lakkhsmi Pavithra, I.D.No. VH/14-29, studying final year B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture at CoH, Venkataramannagudem expired on 05.03.2018. Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, university officers, all the staff members and students expressed deep condolences on the unfortunate sad event.

Visit our website at www.drysrhu.edu.in Published by: Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, Vice.Chancellor Compiled & Edited by : Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University Administrative Office: Post Box No.7, Venkataramannagudem.534 101, W.G. Dist., A.P.

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