ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District – 534 101 www.drysrhu.edu.in Published by : Dr.Y.S.R. 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] URL: www.drysrhu.edu.in Compiled by : Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Registrar Dr.M.B.Nageswararao, Director of Industrial & International Programmes, Dr.M.Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean PG Studies Dr.D.Srihari, Controller of Examinations Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research Dr.M.Pratap, Dean of Horticulture Dr.K.Vanajalatha, Dean of Student Affairs Dr.G.Srihari, Director of Extension Edited by : Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension 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. Dr. B.M.C. REDDY Vice-Chancellor Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Foreword I am happy to present the Sixth Annual Report of Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University. It is a compiled document of the University activities during the year 2013-14. Dr.YSR Horticultural University was established at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh on 26th June, 2007. Dr.YSR Horticultural University is 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, 6 Horticulture Polytechnics, 27 Research Stations and 3 KVKs located in 9 agro-climatic zones of the state. Dr.YSR Horticultural University offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. (Horticulture) with specialization in four areas, namely i) Fruit Science, ii) Vegetable Science, iii) Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, iv) Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic crops and Ph.D in 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 six Horticultural Polytechnics to offer two year Diploma in Horticulture. The Dr.YSR Horticultural University Board of Management was not constituted during the year 2013-14. One Academic Council meeting, one REC meeting and three ZREAC meetings were held during the year. A total of 229, 50 and 12 students in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. (Horticulture) and Ph.D (Horticulture) respectively along with 128 students in Diploma in Horticulture course are on rolls during the year under report. 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 27 research stations. Three Krishi Vigyan Kendras funded by ICAR are functioning to serve the farmers’ needs and to impart technical knowhow in three districts 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, Kisan melas, Rythu chaitanya yatra, Rythu Sadassulu and extension trainings. 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 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. (B.M.C. REDDY) Vice-Chancellor CONTENTS S.No. Particulars Page No. SUMMARY 01 I. INTRODUCTION 05 II. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION 06 A. Authorities of the University 06 1. Board of Management 06 2. Officers of the University 06 3. Academic Council 08 B. Meetings of the Authorities of the University 08 1. Academic Council 10 2. Research and Extension Council 10 C. Faculty Strength 10 III. EDUCATION 10 1. Teaching Institutes 11 2. Admission Strength and out turn of Students 11 3. Scholarships and Stipends 12 4. Students’ Hostels 12 5. Students Activities 12 i) NSS & Other Activities 13 ii) Sports, Games & Cultural Activities 13 IV. RESEARCH 21 1. Thrust areas of Research 24 2. Research Stations 24 3. Seasonal conditions and crop performance 24 4. Salient Research Results during 2013-14 25 A. Crop Improvement 26 B. Crop Production 30 C. Post-harvest Technology 68 D. Entomology 88 E. Plant Pathology 98 F. Soil Science and Agronomy 109 V. EXTENSION 139 A. On Farm Testings (OFTs) & FLDs 141 B. Training programmes Conducted 145 C. Diagnostic visits 150 D. Training programmes Participated 160 E. Method demonstrations 166 F. Group discussions 167 G. Exposure Visits 167 H. Field days 168 I. Mass communication 169 a) Radio programmes b) Television programmes J. Guest Lectures 175 K. Kisan Mela & Horticultural Show 179 L. Rythu sadassus 179 M. Rythu Chaitanya Yatras 181 N. Village adoption programme 185 VI. PUBLICATIONS 186 A. Research Papers 186 B. Books / Book Chapters 191 C. Technical Bulletins / Folders / Pamphlets 192 D. Popular articles 192 E. Participation in International and National Conferences / Symposium / Workshops 196 VII. FINANCE AND BUDGET 206 VIII. AWARDS & HONOURS 207 IX. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMMES 208 X. OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS 209 SUMMARY The Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University (APHU) 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 four constituent Colleges of Horticulture, 27 Research Stations, 3 KVKs and 6 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, Director of Industrial and International Programmes, 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 HC & RI, Anantharajupeta (Kadapa District), College of Horticulture, Mojerla (Mahaboobnagar District), College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar (Ranga Reddy District) and HC & RI, Venkataramannagudem (West Godavari District), besides, the two years post graduate programme in M.Sc Horticulture with specialization in Fruit science, Vegetable science, Floriculture and land scaping architecture and Spices, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants are being offered in the four consequent colleges in the university. At present the Ph.D. (Horticulture) degree programme is being offered in two colleges i.e. HC & RI, Venkataramannagudem and College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar. Besides the University has established six Horticultural Polytechnics in rural areas to offer two year Diploma in Horticulture. The Horticultural Polytechnics are located at Dasnapur (Adilabad district), Madakasira (Ananthapur district), Ramachandrapuram (East Godavari district), Nuzvid (Krishna district), Ramagirikhilla (Karimnagar district) and Kalikiri (Chittoor district). Students on roll are 231, 48, 12 and 128 in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. (Horticulture), Ph.D (Horticulture) and Diploma in Horticulture respectively. NSS activities were organized at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupet, Mojerla, Rajendranagar and Venkataramannagudem and at five horticulture polytechnics. 1 RESEARCH Crop Improvement ❖ FHIA 03 a dual purpose tetraploid hybrid banana recorded highest yield of 51.05 t/ha followed by Kothia (47.28 t/ha) in plant crop. Simalarly, in ratoon also FHIA-03 recorded highest yield of 50.00t/ha followed by Kothia (45 t/ha). ❖ The coconut hybrid, GBGD X PHOT found promising and proposed for release in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states based on its precocity, higher nut yield (125 nuts/palm/ year), copra output (21.9 kg/palm/year), oil content (69%) oil yield (15.1 kg/palm/year) with good tender nut water content (395 ml) and TSS (6.2 0Brix) and another hybrid GBGD XLCOT also performing better and proposed for release for commercial cultivation in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states. ❖ Release proposals for high yielding chilli variety LCA-625 and paprika varieties LCA-424 and LCA-436 developed under Chillies Improvement Scheme were submitted for the state release. ❖ In Okra hybrid trial of AVT-1, among eight hybrids evaluated, 11/OKHYB-7 (163.9 q/ha)