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

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

Events Best AICRP on Palms Award

"The Best All Coordinated Research Centre on Palms Award for the Year 2018-19" received by AICRP on Palms (Oil Palm), Horticultural Research Station, Vijayarai for the outstanding contribution in oil palm research from ICAR, New Delhi at XXVIII Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on Palms held at Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 06.06.2019.

Buyers & Sellers Meet for Export of Mangoes

Sri. Chiranjiv Choudary, IFS, Vice-chancellor & Commissioner of Horticulture, Sri. Paban Kumar Bortakur, APEDA Chairman, Sri. Narayana Bharat Gupta, District Collector have participated as chief guests in ‘Buyers & Sellers Meet for Export of Mangoes’ at Tirupati on 15.06.2019 organized by Department of Horticulture, and advised the farmers on various aspects in exporting mangoes. Dr. K.T.V.Ramana, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, CRS, Tirupati, Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist & Head, HRS, Anantharjupeta and Dr. L. Mukunda Lakshmi, Senior Scientist (Hort), CRS, Tirupati have participated and explained about special horticultural practices to produce export quality mangoes to the producers. Different varieties of mangoes produced at HRS, Anantharajupeta were displayed in the exhibition.

Education Exposure Visits

First year Horticulture Diploma students of Horticulture Polytechnic, Kalikiri visited M/s. Galla Foods Pvt. Ltd., and M/s. Global Farm Fresh Pvt. Ltd., Puthalapattu on 12.06.2018 on an exposure visit.

An exposure visit to Sri Varsha Food Product Ltd, Renigunta was organized for 3rd year students of B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture students on 14th & 15th June, 2019. Students got acquaintance with different steps involved in procurement of mangoes, ripening, grading, sorting, washing, peeling and stone removal, pulp refining, pasteurization, sterilization, cooling and packing of mango pulp. Dr. K. Swarajya Lakshmi, Professor (Hort.), Dr. M. Siva Prasad, Assoc. Professor (Hort.) and Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna, TA (Extension) of CoH, Anantharajupeta coordinated the visit.

Dr.K.Usha Kumari, Assistant Professor along with third year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem visited the Seed Testing Laboratory at on 15.06.2019 as part of practical exposure for the course GPBR-3.8.2 (Seed certification and production of vegetable, tuber and spice crops). Students got exposure to various seed quality testing procedures. Research Of the 10 new cross combinations (NRCOP-1 to NRCOP-10) of oil palm (Elaeis quineensis jacq.) developed by ICAR-IIOPR, Pedavegi, established in square system (9×9 m) during 2007 at Horticultural Research Station, Vijayarai, NRCOP-4 was found to be horticulturally superior with high fresh fruit bunch yield (26.87 t/ha) and high mesocarp palm oil yield (5.70 t/ha). This superior cross combination, NRCOP-4 was identified for state release under the name Godavari Swarna for commercial cultivation in Andhra Pradesh. Extension Workshops

On 01.06.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted workshop on formation of FPOs on Beekeepers of in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, West Godavari dist. Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs participated as chief guest and explained about the objectives of Integrated Beekeeping development Center (IBDC)/Center of Excellence on Beekeeping sanctioned by NBB

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(National Bee Board). Five Directors and five promoters have been selected by the beekeepers of West Godavari District for formation of registered body for the FPO at the district level.

A Workshop on ‘Management of Rugose Spiralling Whitefly’ to the extension functionaries of West Godavari District was conducted at KVK, Venkataramannagudem on 04.06.2019. Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr.YSRHU participated and explained about technolo- gies available for management of Rugose Spiralling Whitefly and various possible ways to control the spread of the pest. A joint plan of action for effective management of Rugose Spiralling Whitefly was finalized.

Training Programmes

Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head and Dr. P. Deepthi, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Anantapuramu attended farmers training programme on ‘Chilli and Guava crops’ as resource persons at Nimagallu (V), Uravakonda (M) on 14.06.2019 and educated farmers on management aspects of Chilli crop. Later visited guava (Taiwan Guava) crop infested with nematodes. On 01.06.2018, KVK, Vonipenta conducted a training programme on “Importance of Soil and Water collection” at Krishnapuram village of Mydukur Mandal. Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (SS & AC) and Sri. E. Ravi Goud, Research Associate (Extension), explained the importance and method of soil and water sample collection and also explained the interpretation of soil testing results for balanced fertilization in different crops.

On 13.06.2016, KVK, Vonipenta conducted training programme on ‘Preparation of healthy summer drinks for school going children’ to learn a few recipes from locally available fruits. The scientist explained about banana milkshake, carrot juice, and leafy vegetable juices and demonstrated method of preparation for lemon squash and mango squash (pana). Smt.R.Suneetha, Research Associate, (Home Science) coordinated the programme.

On 14.06.2016, KVK, Vonipenta conducted training programme on ‘Planning and layout of Nutri-gardens at house hold level’ by women farmers. Smt. R.Suneetha, Research Associate, (Home Science) explained the uses of nutri-gardens in different models like round, and square type with 3 & 5 layered and terrace gar- dening to landless farmers. Also explained anemia and its impact during adolescent age and remedies to overcome with consump- tion of jaggery based products and moringa leaf powder.

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On 14.06.2019 Sri G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.) & Head and Dr V. Yugandhar Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta participated as technical resource persons in farmers training programme organized by M/s.Coromandel International Pvt. Ltd at G V Satram village of Mydukur mandal. Scientists explained about cultivation practices, bunch management techniques, fertilizer management through fertigation, pest and disease management.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted an awareness Programme on Financial Literacy as a part of observation of Financial Literacy Week from June 03.06.2019 to 07.06.2019 by RBI and explained about formal baking system and distributed leaflets related to banking schemes in Dibbagudem village.

06.06.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted training programme on “Scientific management in Sheep and Goat” to the rural youth. After the training programme, ten units of Nellore Brown Sheep were provided to rural/tribal youth under Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) project coordinated by Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Vet. Sc.). KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted an off campus training programme on ‘Importance of soil sampling’ on 12.06.2019 at Gurugumilli village of Buttaigudem mandal. A total of 65 soil samples were collected from Ramachandrapuram, Dibbagudem, Pandirimamidigudem and Gurugumilli villages.

Front Line Demonstrations KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted an off campus training programme on ‘Integrated crop management practices in paddy’ on 12.06.2019 at Dibbagudem village of mandal. Later distributed paddy seed MTU 1156 (Tarangini) to tribal farmers under FLD. Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agri. Extn.) coordinated the programme.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem provided vegetable seeds viz., okra, ridge gourd, bitter gourd to the tribal farmers of Busarajupalli and Mettugudem under TSP -Technical programs (FLDs) on 13.06.2019. Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.) coordinated the programme.

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Diagnostic Visits Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort) and Sri. Ch. S. Kishore Kumar, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, conducted diagnostic survey for nematode infestation in guava in Pulidindi village of on 13.06.2019.

On 07.06.2019, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta visited banana fields for diagnosis of pest and disease incidence at Mittamanu- palli village of Mydukur mandal. Observed sun burn in banana field and recommended to spray potassium sulphate @ 0.5 % on crop foliage for sustaining the hot conditions.

On 11.6.2019 Sri G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head and Sri E. Ravi Goud, Research Associate (Agril. Extn), KVK, Vonipenta visited guava fields for diagnosis of pest and disease incidence at Mallepalle village of B. Matham mandal. Observed the incidence of wilt disease in guava and suggested soil drenching with copper oxy chloride @ 0.3% followed by carbendazim @ 0.1%.

On 10.06.2019, Dr.T. Vijaya Nirmala Scientist (Veterinary Science) KVK, Venkataramannagudem visited quail poultry farm at Tadepalligudem and observed bumble foot disease in quails and suggested cleaning of foot lesions with povidone iodine solution and also administration of enrofloxacin antibiotics(10 mg/Kg.B.wt) orally for three days.

Method Demonstrations Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.), Dr.N.B.V. Chalapa- thi Rao, Sr.Scientist (Ento.) D. Rakshith Roshan, Research Associate (Ento.) & K. Chakkani Priya, Research Associate (Ento.) demonstrated entomo pathogenic fungus (Isaria fumasorosea) spray against Rugose spiralling whitefly on coconut in farmers field at Gangalakurru village on 14.06.2019.

On 13.06.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate, (Soil Science) and Dr.V.Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta conducted method demonstration on preparation of bordeaux paste and bordeaux mixture at Pedda bhakrapuram village in Duvvur mandal. The scientist explained about the preparation of 1% board mixture and demonstrated the application of paste for citrus plants.

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Soil Samples Collection

On 10.06.2019 and 11.06.2016, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate, (Soil Science) and Dr.V.Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta collected initial soil sample from the field which they are going to conduct FLDs at Lommada and Aravetipalli villages in Muddanur mandal of YSR Kadapa district.The scientists demonstrated the soil sample collection and explained the importance of soil and water analysis.

Inspections Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Senior Scientist (Hort.) HRS, V.R.Gudem attended the Cocoa nursery inspection along with ADH, DDH, cashew Director, Govt of India at Kamavarapukota and Jangareddy- gudem on 06.06.2019 and also participated in Cocoa nursery inspection along with ADH, , Dr. Apparao consultant at Rajahmundry on 15.06.2019.

Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Ananta- puramu inspected avenue plantation along NH-44 from Anantapur bypass to Chennekothapalli under Urban Greening and beautification programme on 12.06.2019.

On Farm Trial Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Venkataramanna- gudem visited banana OFT fields in Datlavarigudem on 03.06.2019 and suggested clean cultivation, timely application of potassium fertilizer through fertigation.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem provided new paddy variety MTU 1172 (Ksheera) seed to the farmers of Badampudi and Velivennu villages as a part of OFT. Dr.V.Deepthi, scientist (Agricultural Extension) on 10.06.2019 coordinated the programme.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted an off campus training programme on minor millets cultivation on 14.06.2019 at Gun- dampalli village of mandal . Later distributed the finger millet (Vakula, Hima and Tirumala varieties) and foxtail millet (SiA 3088, SiA 3156 and SiA 3085) seed to farmers as part of on farm trial (OFT). Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agri. Extn.) has explained the millets cultivation aspects and preparation of nursery for finger millets. In this programme ATMA project Director, Assistant director of agriculture and Agricultural Officer of Dwaraka Tirumala has participated.

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KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted an off campus training programme on “Integrated crop Management in blackgram” on 14.06.2019 at Takkellapadu village of Dwaraka Tirumala mandal and distributed black gram seed (variety GBG-1) as critical input to the farmers under on farm trial (OFT).

KVK, Venkataramannagudem grounded small scale poultry rearing units by providing manual chick feeders, drinkers and low cost semiautomatic egg incubator to poultry entrepreneurs under Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) project on 01.06.2019. General

Meetings

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.), Smt. B.Neeraja, Scientist (Path.) and Miss. K. Chakkani Priya, Research Associate (Ento.) have attended the 28th Annual Group meeting of AICRP on Palms from 5th-8th June, 2019 at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore and presented work done for the year 2018-19 and technical programme for 2019-20 organized by the Project Coordinator, ICAR- AICRP on Palms, Kasaragod. During the group meeting a technical bulletin on “Coconut based cropping systems in Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh brought out by HRS, Ambajipeta was released.

Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.) attended the 28th AICRP on Bio-control Workshop from 6th-8th June, 2019 at Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Anand, Gujarat and presented work done for the year 2018-19 and technical programme for 2019-20.

Dr. K. Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur participated in the 19th Annual Group Meeting of ICAR-AICRP on Tuber Crops from 13th - 15th June, 2019 at Thiruvananthapuram, and presented the technical programme of work and acted as rapporteur for the Technical Session- II.

On 04.06.2019, Sri. G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.), KVK, Vonipenta attended ATMA review meeting organized by ATMA, YSR Kadapa dist at ARS, Utukur, Kadapa and explained about technical programmes, training programmes and field days conducted during 2018-19 under ATMA. The review meeting was chaired by Smt. Prameela, Director, ATMA, Guntur, A.P.

Dr.K. Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, Dr.R.V.Sujatha, Assistant Professor and Dr.P.Vinay Kumar Reddy, Assistant Professor, CoH, Venkataramannagudem have participated in one day seminar on ‘Food processing (Opportunities for startup entrepreneurs) conducted by M/s.Best Engineering Technologies, Vijayawada on 06.06.2019.

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Visits Seventy five students from Kadiri Baburao College of Horticul- ture affiliated to Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Prakasam District visited HRS, Kovvur on 06.06.2019. Dr. R. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.), Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) and M.L.N. Nandini, Research Associate (Pl. Path.) interacted with the students and explained about production technology of banana, tissue culture technology and management of diseases in Horticultural crops.

Dr. J. Dilip Babu, Director of Research along with Dr. K.T.V.Ramana, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, CRS, Tirupati visited HRS, Anantharajupet on 10.06.2019 and reviewed the station activities.

Phone-in-Live Programmes

Dr. B.V.K. Bhagavan, Pr. Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Kovvur attended Phone-in-Live programme on ‘Tissue culture-Aratilo poshaka yajamanyam’ at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 06.06.2019.

Sri B.Chennakesavulu, Assistant Professor, CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended Phone-in-Live programme on ‘Drip neetiparudula-paddathulu, pramukhyatha mariyu yajamanyam’ at Doordar- shan Kendra, Vijayawada on 14.06.2019.

Publications

P.Arun Kumar, K.Ravinder Reddy, R.V.S.K.Reddy, S.R.Pandravada and P.Saidaiah. 2019. Heterosis in dual purpose tomato for yield and quality attributes under southern Telangana region. Interna- tional Journal of Chemical Studies. Vol.7(3).494-503.

P.Arun Kumar, K.Ravinder Reddy, R.V.S.K.Reddy, Someswar Rao Pandravada and P.Saidaiah. 2019. Stability studies among tomato genotypes for yield and processing traits. International Journal of Chemistry Studies. Vol.3(3).17-26.

K. Usha Kumari, K. Uma Jyothi, R.V.S.K.Reddy, K.Rajendra Prasad and R.V.Sujatha. 2019. Effect of intercropping and INM practices on yield and returns of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). International

Journal of Chemical Studies. Vol.7(3). 4859-4865.

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