Dr.YSRHU, Annual Report, 2014-15 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.YSRHU Dr.M.B.Nageswararao, Director of Industrial & International Programmes, Dr.YSRHU Dr.M.Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture and Dean PG Studies, Dr.YSRHU Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of Student Affairs and Controller of Examinations, Dr.YSRHU Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr.YSRHU Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension and University Librarian, Dr.YSRHU 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. Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. Y.S.R. HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Foreword Dr.YSR Horticultural University established at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh on 26th June, 2007, 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 two Horticultural Colleges, four Horticultural Polytechnics, sixteen Research Stations and two KVKs located in 5 agro-climatic zones of the state. The 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. Further with the objective to provide self employment to rural youth and also to make use of the services of rural youth, the university has established six Horticultural Polytechnics to offer two year Diploma in Horticulture. During the period of report two Academic Council meetings and two ZREAC meetings were held. A total of 149, 30 and 6 students in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. (Horticulture) and Ph.D (Horticulture) respectively along with 90 students in Diploma in Horticulture course are on rolls during the year under report. University is conducting basic, applied, location specific and anticipatory research for the overall development of Horticulture Sector in the state at 16 research stations. Two Krishi Vigyan Kendras 100% funded by ICAR are functioning to serve the farmers’ needs and to impart technical knowhow through training and extension programmes. 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, Polam Pilusthondi, Rythu Sadassulu and extension trainings. I take this opportunity to thank Government of Andhra Pradesh and Indian Council of Agricultural Research for their financial and technical support to the University. I whole heartedly thank the Academic Council, University Officers, Associate Deans, Principals, Heads of Research Stations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and supporting staff for their cooperation in preparation of the Annual Report. (Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary) Vice-Chancellor S.No. Particulars Page No. Summary 1 I. Introduction 5 II. University Administration A. Authorities of the University 6 1. Board of Management 6 2. Officers of the University 8 3. Academic Council 8 B. Meetings of the Authorities of the University 9 1. Academic Council C. Faculty Strength 9 III. Education 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 14 i) NSS Activities 14 ii) Sports, Games & Cultural Activities 19 IV. Research 1. Thrust areas of Research 32 2. Research Stations 32 3. Seasonal conditions and crop performance 33 4. Salient Achievements 34 A. Crop Improvement 36 B. Crop Production 74 C. Post-harvest Technology 112 D. Entomology 129 E. Plant Pathology 147 F. Soil Science, Agronomy 164 V. EXTENSION 165 A. Diagnostic visits 176 B. Training programmes conducted 184 C. Training programmes participated 193 D. HRD Training 200 E. Method demonstrations 201 F. Group discussions 203 G. Field days 206 H. Mass Communication 209 a) Radio programmes 209 b) Television programmes 211 I. Rythu sadassus 214 J. Polam Pilustondi/Rythu Kosam Chandranna programmes/T&V Programmes 216 K. Exposure visits 219 VI. PUBLICATIONS A. Books/Book chapters 221 B. Research papers 221 C. Abstracts 231 D. Technical Bulletins 233 E. Leaflets/Pamphlets 234 F. Popular articles 234 G. Participation in International and National Conferences/Symposium/Workshops & HRD Programmes 236 VII. Finance and Budget 245 VIII. Awards & Honours 246 IX. Building and construction Programmes 248 X. Other Significant events 249 SUMMARY Forecasting the horticultural growth potential in the state, the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh had established Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University (APHU) second of its kind in the country at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District vide Govt. Act No.30 of 2007 (G.O.Ms.No.134 dated 26.06.2007) carving out of its parent University i.e ANGRAU, Rajendranagar. Subsequently, it was renamed as Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University vide Act No.13 of 2011. The University has a mandate of human resource development through Education, conduct need based Research and dissemination of the proven technologies through Extension. After bifurcation of the state the university is functioning with 2 Horticultural Colleges, 16 Research Stations, 4 Horticultural Polytechnics and 2 Krishi Vigyan Kendras. 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 two constituent colleges namely HC & RI, Anantarajupeta (Kadapa District) and Venkataramannagudem (West Godavari District) besides the two years post graduate programme in M.Sc Horticulture with specialization in Fruit science, Vegetable science, Floriculture and landscape architecture and Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic plants are being offered in the two constituent colleges in the university. At present the Ph.D. (Horticulture) degree programme is being offered in colleges i.e. HC & RI, Venkataramannagudem. Four Horticultural Polytechnics are run by the university in rural areas to offer two year Diploma in Horticulture. The Horticultural Polytechnics are located at Madakasira (Anantapuramu district), Kalikiri (Chittoor district), Ramachandrapuram (East Godavari district) and Nuzvid (Krishna district). The University has taken up development of infrastructure like buildings for the colleges, separate hostels for girls and boys, staff quarters, well equipped laboratories by providing funds received from ICAR, NABARD and State Government to each college besides positioning well qualified faculty to these colleges so as to obtain ICAR and UGC recognition. The Peer Review Team under the chairmanship of Dr.N.C.Gautam, Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Viswavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh visited the University and its constituent colleges during 28th – 31st may, 2014 which has expressed satisfaction and appreciated the efforts of University in this regard. The University is developing entrepreneurship among students in the field of post harvest technology and value addition, commercial horticulture and protected cultivation of horticultural crops as a part of Experiential Learning Programme(ELP) in the eighth semester which is very popular with the students. The first convocation was held on 27th March, 2015 in which Dr.B.M.C.Reddy, Vice-Chancellor has conferred the degrees and gold medals to the successful students in B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture, P.G. & Ph.D. programmes. The student out turn to whom the degrees were awarded during the convocation was 1149 B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture (908); M.Sc (Hort) (227); Ph.D (14). 1 RESEARCH Crop Improvement: D In production and evaluation of new cross combinations in coconut, the coconut hybrid Vasista Ganga (GBGD X PHOT) was found promising and proposed for release in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states by the central sub-committee and notified in its 23rd meeting held at IIHR, Bangalore on 7th April, 2015. D Among 13 different hybrids and commercial varieties of betelvine, GN hybrid performed well with bigger leaf size and yield. GN Hybrid recorded highest yield of 38.33 leaves per plant followed by Swarna kapoori (35.67 leaves per plant). Highest leaf length (16.0 cm) and leaf width (16.67 cm) were also recorded in GN hybrid. Tellaku ponnuru recoded highest plant height (171 cm) followed by Swarna kapoori (162.83 cm). D Initial Evaluation