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Dr.YSRHU, Annual Report, 2011-12 Published by Dr.YSR Horticultural University Administrative Office, P.O. Box No. 7, Venkataramannagudem-534 101, W.G. Dist., A.P. Phones : 08818-284312, Fax : 08818-284223 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] URL : www.drysrhu.edu.in Compiled and Edited by Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Registrar & Director of Research (FAC), Dr.YSRHU Dr. M.B.Nageswararao, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU Dr. M.Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.YSRHU Dr. D.Srihari, Dean of Student Affairs & Dean PG Studies, Dr.YSRHU Lt.Col. P.R.P. Raju, Estate Officer, Dr.YSRHU Dr.B.Prasanna Kumar, Deputy COE, Dr.YSRHU All rights are reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form by print, microfilm or any other means without written permission of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem. Printed at Dr.C.V.S.K.SARMA, I.A.S. VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University & Agricultural Production Commissioner & Principal Secretary to Government, A.P. I am happy to present the Fourth Annual Report of Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr.YSRHU). It is a compiled document of the university activities during the year 2011-12. Dr.YSR Horticultural University was established at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh on 26th June, 2007. Dr.YSR Horticultural University second of its kind in the country, with the mandate for Education, Research and Extension related to horticulture and allied subjects. The university at present has 4 Horticultural Colleges, 5 Polytechnics, 25 Research Stations and 3 KVKs located in 9 agro-climatic zones of the state. Dr.YSR Horticultural University offers B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture, M.Sc. (Horticulture) with specialization in four areas, namely i) Fruit Science, ii) Vegetable Science, iii) Floriculture & Landscaping, iv) Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic crops and Ph.D (Horticulture). The university runs on the land grant pattern followed in the USA, integrating Horticultural Education, Research and Extension with an intension to provide self employment to rural youth and also to make use the services of rural youth, the university has established five Horticultural Polytechnics to offer two year Diploma in Horticulture. The Dr.YSR Horticultural University Board of Management was not constituted during the year 2011-12. And three Academic Council meetings, one REAC meeting and three ZREAC meetings were held during the year. A total of 314, 48 and 8 students in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. (Horticulture) and Ph.D (Horticulture) respectively along with 125 students in Diploma in Horticulture course are on roll during the year. The Dr.YSR Horticultural University is conducting basic, applied, location / region specific and anticipatory research for the overall development of horticultural crops in the state at 25 research stations. In coconut the dual purpose dwarf coconut cultivar Gangabondam, was released as Gauthami Ganga (Accession No.IND 003S) for commercial cultivation in the state for tender nut water. A selection from Fiji tall, Kera Bastar (Accession No.IND 004S) was released at National level for commercial cultivation in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu & Chattisgarh. Kalpa Prathibha (Accession No.IND 016S), a selection from Cochin China was released for its better performance with higher nut yield, copra and oil yield over local cultivar East Coast Tall. The variety was released at National level for commercial cultivation in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. In cashew the annual nut yield was highest with H-320 which has given out 37.023 kg/ tree which was followed by 29.955 kg/tree in H-303. Cumulative nut yield recorded was found highest with T.No. 10/19 [121.59 kg/tree] followed by 90.54 kg/tree in M 15/4 which were proposed to release. The university scientists are involved in popularizing the proven technologies and improved varieties developed through various extension activities viz., All India Radio, Print and Visual media, Participation in Exhibitions, Kisam melas, Rythu chaitanya yatra, Rythu Sadassulu and Adarsha Rythu programmes. I take this opportunity to thank the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Government of Andhra Pradesh for their financial and technical support to the university. I am thankful to Hon’ble members of Board of Management, Academic Council, Research and Extension Advisory Council for their timely guidance and cooperation extended in the university administration. I am whole heartedly thankful to University Officers, Associate Deans, Principals, Heads of Research Stations, Programme Coordinators and supporting staff for their cooperation in preparation of the Annual Report. (Dr.C.V.S.K.SARMA) Vice-Chancellor S.No. Particulars Page No. Summary 01 I. Introduction 04 II. University Administration 05 A. Authorities of the University 05 1. Board of Management 05 2. Officers of the University 08 3. Academic Council 08 B. Meetings of the Authorities of the University 09 Academic Council C. Faculty Strength 09 III. Education 10 1. Teaching Institutes 10 2. Admission Strength and out turn of Students 10 3. Scholarships and Stipends 11 4. Students’ Hostels 11 5. Students Activities 12 i) NSS Activities 12 ii) Sports, Games & Cultural Activities 15 IV. Research 21 1. Research Stations 21 2. Seasonal conditions and crop performance 22 A. Crop Improvement 23 B. Crop Production 42 C. Post-harvest Technology 57 D. Entomology 60 E. Plant Pathology 83 F. Social Science, Agronomy 108 G. Technologies assured, refined and demonstrated through KVK 109 V. Extension 115 A. Diagnostic visits 115 B. Training programmes Conducted 123 C. Training programmes Participated 126 D. Method demonstrations 137 E. Group discussions 141 F. Mass communication 142 a) Radio programmes 143 b) Television programmes forest 145 G. Rythu sadassus 153 H. Rythu Chaitanya Yatras 154 I. Village adoption programme 160 J. Infrastructure 160 VI. Publications 161 VII. Finance and Budget 176 VIII. Awards & Honours 177 IX. Other Significant events if any 180 Dr. YSRHU Annual Report 2011-12 Summary The Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Formerly Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University) was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh with its headquarters at Venkataramannagudem, near Tadepalligudem in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh on 26th June, 2007 by Act 30 of 2007 and renamed as Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University w.e.f. 18th April, 2011 by Act 13 of 2011. It is the second Horticultural University in the country. The university runs on Land Grant Pattern followed in the USA, with emphasis on Education, Research and Extension of Horticulture and allied subjects. Presently this university has 4 constituent Colleges of Horticulture, 25 Research Stations, 3 KVKs and 5 Horticultural Polytechnics situated in 9 agroclimatic zones of Andhra Pradesh. The University is governed by a Board of Management comprising of 21 members headed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor is supported by University Officers viz., Registrar, Dean of Horticulture, Director of Research, Director of Extension, Dean of PG Studies, Dean of Student Affairs, Controller of Examinations, Comptroller and Estate Officer in University management. The academic affairs of the University are governed by the Academic Council, UG and PG boards lead by the Vice- Chancellor, the Research and Extension services are guided by Research and Extension Council (REC). EDUCATION This university offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture in four constituent colleges namely College of Horticulture , Anantharajupet (Kadapa District), Mojerla (Mahaboobnagar District), Rajendranagar (Ranga Reddy District) and Venkataramannagudem (West Godavari District), M.Sc. (Horticulture) with specialization in Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscape Architecture and Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops and Ph.D (Horticulture) at College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar, Venkataramannagudem and Anantharajupet. The university has established five Horticultural Polytechnics in rural areas to offer two year Diploma in Horticulture. The Horticultural Polytechnics are at Dasnapur (Adilabad district), Madakasira (Ananthapur district), Ramachandrapuram (East Godavari district), Ramagirikhilla (Karimnagar district) and Kalikiri (Chittoor district). During the year 2011-12, two Academic Council meetings were held. Students on roll are 314, 48, 8 and 125 in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. (Horticulture), Ph.D (Horticulture) and Diploma in Horticulture respectively. NSS activities at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupet, Mojerla, Rajendranagar and Venkataramannagudem were conducted. RESEARCH Crop improvement At HRS, Ambajipeta, in coconut the dual purpose dwarf coconut cultivar Gangabondam, was released as Gauthami Ganga (Accession No.IND 003S) for commercial cultivation in the state for tender nut water. A selection from Fiji tall, Kera Bastar (Accession No.IND 004S) was released at National level for commercial cultivation in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu & Chattisgarh. Kalpa Prathibha (Accession No.IND 016S), a selection from Cochin China was released for its better performance with higher nut yield, copra and oil yield over local cultivar East Coast Tall. The variety was released at National level for commercial cultivation in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. 1 Dr. YSRHU Annual Report 2011-12 At HRS, Bapatla, in cashew the annual nut yield was highest with H-320 which has given out 37.023 kg/tree which was followed by 29.955 kg/tree in H-303. Cumulative nut yield recorded was found highest with T.No. 10/19 [121.59 kg/tree] followed by 90.54 kg/tree in M 15/4. At HRS, Kovvur, FHIA 3, a dual purpose tetraploid hybrid and Yangambi km5, a triploid dessert selection of banana are resistant to race 1 of Panama wilt pathogen and enjoy good consumer perference. At HRS, Peddapuram, out of fourteen cassava entries evaluated, the entry PDP-8 recorded highest tuber yield of 29.1 tons/ha with starch content of 24.4% followed by PDP-7 (27.3 tons/ha and 23.4%starch) as against the checks TCH-2 (25.4 tons/ha; 21.9% starch) and MNga-1 (21.9 tons/ha and 24.5% starch).