UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES BAGALKOT – 587104, KARNATAKA Inauguration of College Building at COH, Bengaluru Field Visit by Hon’ble Minister for Horticulture, GOK, Shri S.S. Mallikarjun Inauguration of Horticulture Mela 2016 by Bagalkot , ZP President Smt. Veena Kashayapanavar UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES, BAGALKOT 2016-17 UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES, BAGALKOT Eighth Annual Report (1st April, 2016 to 31st March, 2017) EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Chairman - Dr. H.B. Lingaiah, Director of Education Co-Chairman - Dr. Y.K. Kotikal, Director of Extension Members - Dr. V. Nachegowda, Director of Research - Dr. N. Basavaraj, Dean PGS - Dr. M.S. Kulkarni, Dean Student Welfare - Dr. K.N. Kattimani, Administrative Officer - Dr. M.G. Kerutagi, University Librarian - Sri. Murali, Comptroller - Sri Vijaykumar Jotennavar, Estate Officer - Dr. Ashok Alur, Special Officer, PPMC - Dr. Sachin Nandimath, Asst. Prof. Member Convener - Dr. K.M. Indresh, Registrar Published By : Dr. D.L. Maheswar, Vice-Chancellor, UHS, Bagalkot Edited by : Dr. Ashok S Alur, Special Officer, PPMC Compiled By : Basavarajappa H. R, Asst. Prof., PPMC Technical Assistance : Smt. Sunita M Patil, Technical Assistant, PPMC DTP Assistance : Mr. Basavaraj G Khyadi, ACCO, PPMC : Mr.Vidyadhar V Badiger, Steno, RO, Bengaluru DR. D.L. MAHESWAR Vice Chancellor University of Horticultural Sciences Udyanagiri, Navanagar Bagalkot-587104 PROLOGUE..... The University of Horticultural Sciences has achieved new pinnacle in academic excellence, research and transfer of technology through innovative outreach activities. The university and its constituent colleges have been accreditated by National Agriculture Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB), ICAR, New Delhi till March 10, 2019. The University is bestowed with National Excellence award from ICAR for securing first position in JRFs under Horticulture and Forestry sector in 22nd AIEEA-PG 2016. Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) has conferred the University with Three Star rating. The University has been ranked number 13 amongst the Farm Universities of the nation for the year 2016-17. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the faculty and students for their great endeavor in providing the new growth trajectory to the University in short span of eight years of its establishment and bringing laurels to the University. Institutional and human resource capacity enhancement through state of the art infrastructure development and training to the faculty at national and international level has been incessant concern of the University administration. The University has extended its humane touch through the faculty and students in several informal and formal consultations and campaigns with the farming community by its remarkable participation. A reflection from the farming community was evidently expressed for the innovative outreach efforts from the faculty of the university. Efforts have been made to network with the development departments of the state government through training and capacity building of their technical staff. The University has developed collaborations with government, non-government institutions of national and international importance to promote collaborative research for development. Outstanding co-curricular performances of students including study exchange programs have brought laurels to the university. Striving efforts of the scientists through their research projects have been immensely intensifying in the recent past to foresee a more tangible and practical outputs. I strongly believe that the changed wave with an intense quality tread in the system would pave a way for a more impressive advancement to fulfill the vision, mission and mandate of the University. Coping to the dire needs and necessities of the institution, quite a few national important thematic programmes like Soil Health Mission, Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav, Adarsh Gram, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Krishi Bhagya etc., have been greatly facilitated. Farmer centric need based training and capacity building activities are being emphatically supported along with advanced technical exposure to the technical staff of the state department. New initiatives of the University viz., Green Graduation, Prativar Parihaara, Udyana Sahaya Vani- Toll free helpline number to farmers, Farmers to farmers training and Udyana Mitra are the exceptional steps in taking the University closer to the nature and the farming community in solving their location specific problems. Determined enthusiasm and commitment of the faculty and students in the institutional system is significantly reflected in the development of the university. I express my appreciation to the members of the Annual Report drafting committee for organisng the contents in an appreciable manner. We have miles to go and I am confident that our University will stand tall among the distinct centres of learning. (D.L. MAHESWAR) Vice Chancellor UHS, Bagalkot CONTENTS Particulars Page No. Highlights of 2016-17 01 1 Introduction 04 2 Management and Administration 06 2.1 Authorities of the University 06 2.2 Authorities of the University and Meetings 06 1. Board of Management 06 2. Officers of the University 06 3. Academic Council 07 4. Research Council 07 5. Extension Education Council 07 6. Sports and Cultural Council 07 7. Board of Studies (Graduate Program) 07 8. Board of Studies (Post Graduate Program) 08 9. Finance Committee 08 2.3 Faculty Position 08 3 Teaching 09 3.1 Student Enrolment and Out-turn 10 3.2 Academic Excellence 10 3.3 Scholarships 11 3.4 Laptop Distribution 12 3.5 Student Ready 12 3.6 Placement Cell 14 3.7 Alumni Association 15 3.8 Post Graduate Research 15 3.9 Interactive PG Poster Seminar 34 3.10 Cocurricular Activities 34 3.11 Sports and Games 35 3.12 Cultural Activities 36 3.13 Literary Competition 37 3.14 Youth Red Cross 37 3.15 Health Camp 38 3.16 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 38 3.17 Student Amenities 38 3.18 Knowledge and Information Centre 38 4 Research 40 4.1 Thrust areas of Research 40 4.2 Seasonal Conditions and Crop Performance 40 4.3 Significant Research Accomplishments 41 4.4 Technologies Developed and Approved for inclusion in the POP 42 4.5 Farm Trials / Multi Location Trial 45 4.6 Projects 47 4.7 Annual Technical Meetings 53 4.8 Important Activities of the Directorate of Research 53 5 Extension 58 5.1 Objectives 58 5.2 Important Extension Activities 58 5.3 Horticultural Extension Education Units (HEEUs) 60 5.4 Summer and Winter Schools 62 5.5 Skill Development Training in Horticulture 62 5.6 Agri. Clinic and Agri. Business Centre (ACABC) 63 5.7 Induction Training 63 5.8 Regular Publications of University 63 5.9 Krishi Vigayana Kendra (KVK), Kolar 63 6 Research Publications 69 6.1 Research Papers published in Scientific National / International 69 Journals 6.2 Papers presented and published in Seminar / Symposia / Workshops 80 6.3 Research Note / Communication in Journal / Abstract in Symposium / 86 Seminar / Workshop / Training Manual / Proceedings of Workshop 6.4 Books / Booklets /Chapters in Standard Books 86 6.5 Popular Articles 87 6.6 Folders 88 7 Finance and Budget 90 8 Physical Infrastructure (Civil Works) 91 9 Human Resource Development 93 9.1 Overseas Visits 93 9.2 Out of State 94 9.3 Within the State 101 9.4 Deputation of Teachers for Highers Studies 106 9.5 Faculty Development Programme 107 9.6 Faculty Sports 107 10 Awards and Honours 108 10.1 Certificate of Accreditation by NAEAB 108 10.2 National Excellence Award 108 10.3 KSHEC Rating 108 10.4 Rating of University among SAUs by ICAR 108 10.5 International / National Awards; Best Scientist / Paper presentation 109 Awards; other honour and recognitions 11 Project Planning and Monitoring Cell (PPMC) 110 11.1 Development of project proposals for funding 110 11.2 Collaborations of the UHS-B 110 11.3 UHS-B Membership for National Knowledge Network (NKN) 111 11.4 All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Membership. 111 12 Implementation of Right to Information Act, 2005 and Statutory Cells 112 12.1 Statutory Cells 113 13 Other Significant Events 116 13.1 Convocation 116 13.2 URC Team at UHS-B 117 13.3 ICAR Accreditation Team at UHS-B 117 13.4 Institutional Capacity Building 117 13.5 Foundation Day 117 14 New Initiatives 118 14.1 Green Graduation – A Novel Concept 118 14.2 Udyana Sahaya Vani – Toll free Helpline to Farmers 118 14.3 Prativara Parihara 118 14.4 Technology transfer from Awardee Farmers to Farmers 119 14.5 Udyan Mitra (Horti App) – Farmers Friend in Need 119 15 Annexures 120 I Hon’ble Members, Board of Management 120 II Officers of the University 121 III Members of the Academic Council 122 IV Members of the Research Council 123 V Members of the Extension Education council 124 VI Members of the Sports and Cultural Council 126 VII Members of the board of Studies (Graduate Program) 127 VIII Members of the Board of Studies (Post Graduate Program) 128 IX Members of the Finance Committee 130 X Meetings of the Authorities of the University 131 XI Existing Staff Position of the University 132 XII Regional Horticultural Research and Extension Centres (RHREC) & 134 Horticulture Research and Extension Stations (HRES) XIII All India Co-ordinated Research Projects (AICRP) Centres 135 XIV Distinguished Visitors 136 XV Training programmes organized 140 XVI Scientists as Resource Person 148 XVII Diagnostic Field Visits by the Scientists 149 XVIII Demonstrations and Trials 165 XIX Field Days Organized 169 XX Workshops Organized 170 XXI Participation in Exhibition 171 XXII Radio Talks and T.V. Programmes 173 XXIII Institutional Advisory SMS Services 174 XXIV Chemical Testing Trials 190 XXV Seeds and Planting Materials 192 XXVI Section 4(1) (B) (xvi) of the RTI Act, 2005 officers name and 193 designation XXVII Important Visits of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor 196 16 Abbreviations 200 Annual Report 2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016-17 Teaching evaluation of volunteers. The selected volunteers also participated in the National During the academic year 2016-17, 742 students Integration Camps, Republic Day parade and NSS were admitted for different courses.