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IN THIS ISSUE About New Vice-Chancellor Dr.B.M.C. Reddy, took over as VC, Dr.YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem on 20th December, 2013. Born on 1st News & Events January, 1947, he obtained B.Sc. (Ag.) degree from Andhra Education Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderabad in 1969. He took Master’s degree in Horticulture with academic excellence (5.0/ Research 5.0 OGPA) from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technol- Extension ogy, Pantnagar (1972) and Ph.D in Horticulture with 3.96/4.00 General OGPA from University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore (1988). He started his scientific career as SRA at IIHR, Bangalore in 1974. He worked at IIHR Bangalore, in different Capacities as Scientist-S1(Hort.), Scientist-S2(Hort.), Senior Scientist, Project Coordinator (Fruits) and as Director (Acting). He served as Director, Central Institute for Sub-tropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow during 1st September, Human Resource 2005 to 30th June, 2009. Development Programmes Dr. Reddy has contributed significantly to research management, development conducted and programme implementation, resource generation in various capacities as National Project Coordinator on UNE/GEF-TFT project; National Network coordinator of Programmes underutilized Fruits and Project coordinator on Sub-tropical Fruits. He acted as Mem- participated ber Secretary for Biodiversity International Sponsored UNEP/GEF funded PDF-B Project Lectures Delivered entitled “Conservation and sustainable use of cultivated and wild tropical fruit diversity: Promoting sustainable livelihoods, food security and ecosystem services. His service has outstandingly contributed to Horticultural research and development with a focus on regionally differentiated programme for optimization of sustainable production of tropical and subtropical fruits. The technologies developed by him contributed for Personnel enhancing the productivity in banana, pineapple, grape and citrus. He contributed sig- Honours /Awards nificantly to identify and develop new varieties besides, conserving the diversity of jackfruit, pummelo and other underutilized fruits. Visits Abroad Obituary Dr. Reddy has published 43 research papers, authored 4 books, 8 book chapters, 7 bulletins, 7 Popular articles, 8 posters and flyers, 16 reports and presented 46 papers in conferences and workshops. He visited more than 6 countries in various capacities. He was awarded one national award and 3 fellowships. At National level, he has been served as Chairman, Member Secretary and member in many committees, providing strategic direction for the development of horticulture in current context. Dr YSRHU NEWS NEWS & EVENTS LCC-234 was identified as off Foundation stone for office season variety of coriander in cum laboratory building was XXIVth workshop of AICRP on laid out by Hon’ble Vice Spices during 23-26th chancellor Dr.A.Padma Raju October, 2013 at Jagudan, on 18-11-2013 at HRS, Lam Gujarat. On 6th December, 2013, on the eve of 56th Death Anniversary Dr.Bijendra Singh, Project of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar floral tributes were paid by university Coordinator, AICRP on administrative staff, V.R.Gudem and staff of College of Vegetable crops from IIVR, Horticulture, Rajendranagar. Varanasi along with other Scientists visited VRS, Rajendranagar and monitored the progress of AICRP trials on Vegetables on 10-10-2013 and 01-12-2013. A book entitled “Tomato- Insect pests, Diseases and Dr. B.M.C. Reddy assumed Nutritional Disorders” charge as Vice-Chancellor of published by Vegetable Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural Research Station, Rajendra University on 20-12-2013. nagar was released by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy in the inaugural session of World Agricultural Forum Congress on 04-11-2013. EDUCATION On 16.11.2013 Dr. S. College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar Ayyappan, Hon’ble Director General, ICAR, New Delhi Gandhi Jayanthi and Sri Eli Venkata Madhusudhana Rao, MLA, NSS Unit-I has celebrated Tadepalligudem Inaugurated Gandhi Jayanthi as the KVK administrative International Non-Violence building and farmers Hostel. Day in the College of During this programme the guests and the University Officers Horticulture. Rajendranagar of Dr.YSRHU visited the exhibition arranged on technological on 2-10-2013. interventions of KVK for Farm and Home Development and National Education Day appreciated the KVK Team. The National Education Day Release of ‘Field guide for was celebrated in the College Flowering Trees & Palms’ on of Horticulture, Rajendra 16-11-2013 by Dr. S. nagar on 11th November, 2013 Ayyappan, D.G, ICAR at commemorating the birth day Dr.YSRHU, V.R.Gudem, of Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin authored by Dr.M.B.N. Rao, Ahmed Azad. Director, Industrial & International Programmes. Organ Donation Opening of a new website An awareness class on “Organ www.indiahorti.net by donation” was conducted on Dr.S.Ayyappan, D.G, ICAR at 18.12.2013 at College of International Guest House at Horticulture. Rajendranagar. Dr.YSRHU, V.R.Gudem on 16-11-2013. Dr YSRHU NEWS 2 Students have participated organized at “Walk-A-Thon”, the aware Gandhinagar, ness walk on organ donation Gujarat from on 29.12.2013 was conducted 06-11-2013 to by Mohan foundation & Vikas 15-11-2013 tarangini followed by Sri Sri representing Sri China Jeeyar Swamiji’s Dr.YSRHU. message on Organ donation. College of Horticulture, Mojerla G. Sreenija K. Kanchana The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. B. Padmaraju, Dr.YSRHU Observance of Non-Violence Day inaugurated Computer Laboratory and RO Unit at College of Horticulture, Mojerla on 7th October 2013 and interacted with On the eve of International staff and students. Non-Violence Day on 2nd October, students and staff members of HC & RI, VR gudem took pledge on observance of Non-Violence in the presence of Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of Student Affairs. Inauguration of Computer Laboratory Inauguration of RO Plant On the eve of observance of World AIDS Day on 1st Horticultural College & Research Institute, December, NSS unit of Anantharajupet HC&RI, V.R.Gudem has conducted a street play in association with Andhra Pradesh AIDS Control Society, Eluru on 29-11-2013. SSPG Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira Freshers’ day was celebrated on 27.11.2013, Dr.M.V.Ramana, RAWEP Students explaining about RAWEP Students explaining about Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering IPM techniques to the farmers at Zero Energy cooling Chamber utility Madakasira was the chief guest Dr.M.Ramakrishna, Principal Pullaiahgaripalli (V) on 22.12.2013 to the farmers at Pullaiahgaripalli (Vil) on 15.12.2013 presided over the function. Horticulture Polytechnic, Ramagirikhilla International AIDS Day was celebrated by the NSS Unit of Horticulture Polytechnic, Ramagirikhilla on 1st December, 2013. RAWEP Students and Demonstrating RAWEP Students explaining and preparation of Bordeaux mixture at Demonstrating preparation of Kottambedu village on 10.12.2013 Trichoderma viridae at Kottambedu village on 20.12.2013 Horticultural College & Research Institute, Vice-Principal and NSS PO along NSS volunteers with play card and Venkataramannagudem with the diginatries in the anti AIDS giving slogans rally Participation of NSS volunteers of HC & RI, VR Gudem in SKPP Horticulture Polytechnic, Ramachandrapuram Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp Sri M. Satti Raju, Vice-Principal conducted a field visit along Two girl NSS volunteers of B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (4th year) with students to the Horticulture Nursery at Morampudi to have participated in the Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp enrich knowledge and skills in Nursery activities. 3 Dr YSRHU NEWS Conducted International Non- Five SSR primers (TC-26, AG-14, CCT-01, CT-21 and Violence and peace Day TAA-03) showed specific bands for Australian Sour Orange (Gandhi Jayanthi) on 02-10- and CAC-33 primer for high yielding canker resistant acid 2013 under NSS regular lime clone TAL-94-14, which is under all India level testing activity. In this connection, under AICRP trails. conducted elocution and Essay writing competition on International non-violence and peace role of Gandhiji towards day (Gandhi Jayanthi) on 02-10-2013 EXTENSION International Non Violence at NSS Unit-SKPP Horticultural and Peace. polytechnic Ramachandrapuram Dr.G.Srihari, Director of Horticulture Polytechnic, Kalikiri Extension and Dr. E. Karunasree, Programme Coordinator have participated in 8th National Conference of KVKs at University of Students visit to Dr.Ramana, Davanam nursery Dr. Muralikrishna, Agricultural Sciences, Horticultural Principal Scientist raising at Prakruthi PS (Ent.) nursery at Chinna (Ag. Engg.) Vanam explaining about Bengaluru, Karnataka on 23–25 October, 2013 with the theme Gottigallu explaining about insect pests of “Sustainable Intensification of Smallholder Farms’ and agricultural Horticultual crops interacted with the ZPD and other ICAR Officials regarding implements the strengthing of KVKs of Dr.YSRHU. The Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ramagiri Visit to mango Dr.Naga Madhuri, Sr. Method demonstation processing factory at Scientist (SS) explaining on mango grafting khilla, Karimnagar District Valasapalli, Madanapalli about soil analysis was held on 08.11.2013 under the chairmanship of Dr. RESEARCH G.Srihari, Director of Extension, Dr. Y.S.R.HU, PHTRS, Venkataramannagudem graced by Dr. K. Dattatri, Principal Scientist, ZPD, Zone-V as chief guest and participated all line department officials of Dr.B. Prasanna Kumar, Principal Scientist (Hort) & Head, the district and SAC members from farmers. PHTRS, V.R.Gudem