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Dr. YSRHU e-News letter Fortnightly e.Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University

Volume.IV, Issue – 5 Dr.YSRHU e.Newsletter 1st —15th March, 2018

Events

HRS, T.Venkupalem started functioning

Horticultural Research Station, T.Venkupalem started

functioning on 11.03.2017 and was opened in the building of

AMC, Anakapalli by Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, Hon’ble Vice-

Chancellor (FAC) & Ex-officio Secretary of Govt. of A.P,

Sri.Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, Hon’ble MP, Anakapalli, Sri

Peela Govinda Satyanarayana, Hon’ble Member of Board of

Management, Dr.YSRHU & MLA, Anakapalli. Dr.B.Srinivasulu,

Registrar, Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research Dr.

B.V.K.Bhagawan, Zonal Research Head, Coastal Zone-I and

Dr.L.Naram Naidu, Zonal Research Head, Coastal Zone-II have attended the programme. Kisan Mela

along with exhibition was organized on this occasion by the University, Department of Horticulture,

RARS-Anakapalli, Department of Agriculture and APMIP. Officials of allied departments and about

700 farmers from various parts of Visakhapatnam district participated in the programme.

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International Women's Day

International Womens’ day was celebrated at Administra-

tive Office and constituent colleges, Research Stations and

KVKs of the University on 08.03.2018. All the university

officers and staff members have participated in a meeting

organized at Administrative office and Md.Israth Fathima,

Magistrate, Tadepalligudem was the chief guest who has

spoken about role of women in the society and the law in force against the women harassment.

PMR charitable trust, Tadepalligudem conducted games to the girls students. Girl students of CoH,

Venkataramannagudem bagged second prize in throw ball and re-

ceived certificates from Sri.P.Manikyala Rao, MLA, Tadepal-

ligudem. Dr. K. Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, CoH, VRGudem and

Dr.V.Sudhavani, Asst prof. (Hort) were felicitated by Sri.P.

Manikyala Rao, MLA and founder of PMR Charitable trust on the

eve of International Womens’ day on 10.03.2018.

Intercollegiate Sports, Games, Cultural and Literary meet for Horticultural Polytechnics

Sixth Intercollegiate Sports, Games, Cultural and Literary meet for

the year 2017-18 was organised from 11.03.2018 to 13.03.2018

at SSPG Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira. Six Horticultural

Polytechnic colleges participated in this meet. SSPG Horticultural

Polytechnic, Madakasira won the Over all Championship. Dr. A.

Sujatha, DSA attended as the chief guest for inaugural function on

11.03.2018. Dr, M. Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture

and Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean, CoH, Ananthrajupeta attended as guests of honour for the

valedictory function on 13.03.2018.

Education

Exposure Visit

Students of Final year B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture and M.Sc were taken on an exposure visit to Govt. Horticulture Nurseries, Srikalahasthi, Cold storage units located near Renigunta and Krishnapatnam port on 03.03.2018 and were exposed to technolo-gies involved in cold storage of apples, oranges, dragon fruit, kiwi, longon and plums imported from different countries.

Research and Extension Council Meeting

Ninth Research and Extension Council Meeting was held at

University Head Quarters, Venkataramannagudem on

05.03.2018. REC Members comprising of Sri.Bonam Nages-

wara Rao and Sri.K.Popuri Siva Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Mem-

bers of Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU, progressive farm-

ers, expert members, entrepreneurs of agri based industries,

nurserymen, representatives from Horticulture Department

discussed about the problems and new technological inter-

ventions required in various horticultural crops.

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RHWEP Activities

Dr. M. Rama Krishna, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture,

Anantharajupeta, participated in an exhibition cum training

programme to the farmers at Alturpadu, Periyavaram, on

03.03.2018 and T. Kampalli, Rly Koduru on 09.03.2018 organised

by the final year B. Sc (Hons.) Horticulture students of College of

Horticulture, Anantharajupeta under the programme of Rural

Horticultural Work Experience Programme (RHWEP). Students

shared their experiences, practical knowledge gained during the programme. Interaction with the

farmers was organized about the important production aspects in horticultural crops.

Dr.P.Subbaramamma, Asst Prof (Pl.Phy) and Associate Dean’s

representative for RHWEP, participated in Rythu sadassu

programme conducted at Prakasaraopalem village on

01.03.2018. Dr. M.L.N. Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr. K. Uma

Jyothi, Associate Dean, CoH, V.R.Gudem and Dr. E. Karuna Sree,

Programme coordinator, KVK, V.R.Gudem visited the exhibition

arranged by the RHWEP students.

RHWEP students attached to Cashew research station, Bapatla

organized Rythu Sadassu on 09.03.2018 at Bethapudi, Guntur

dist. Dr.K.Seshakiran, Asst Professor convened the meeting and

suggested the recommended practices for root rot, wilt in

jasmine, crossandra and major diseases of brinjal, chilli, bhendi.

Dr. M.L.N. Reddy, Dean of Horticulture attended as chief guest

along with Sri K.Uma Maheswara Rao. Scientist (Hort) & Head.

A Rythusadassu was organized by RHWEP students allotted to

KVK, Venkataramannagudem at Kommugudem village on

07.03.2018. Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr.K.Uma

Jyothi, Associate Dean, Dr.Subbaramamma, Associate professor,

CoH, Venkataramannagudem, Dr. V.Deepthi, scientist (Agri.

Extn.), Sri G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem. An exhibition was arranged and students exhibited dif-

ferent live specimens of pest and diseases in fruits, vegetables

and shared their experiences during the programme. A play was enacted by the students on the im-

portance of integrated pest management in various crops.

Extension

Soil Survey

On 10.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta have collected soil

samples from farmer’s fields at Jillala village of Duvvur mandal. The

scientists explained the importance of Soil and water analysis, soil

health cards and also demonstrated the soil sample collection proce-

dure.

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Training Programmes

HRS, Anantapuramu organized one day Farmers Training Programme

on “Tamarind and other dryland fruit crops cultivation aspects” on

14.03.2018. Officers of Department of Horticulture, Project Director,

APMIP, and Assistant Project Director, APMIP, Anantapuramu have

participated in the programme. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Senior Scientist &

Head explained the importance of arid horticulture to the farmers.

On 05.03.2018, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted one day

awareness programme on management of spiraling whitefly in

collaboration with Department of Horticulture at Kommugudem village.

Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) demonstrated the method of

installation of yellow sticky traps in spiraling whitefly affected orchards

in addition to the co-ordination of this programme.

Dr.E.Padma, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in a meeting at Vanapalli village

organized by Department of Horticulture under ‘Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme on coconut’ and

explained about the steps to be taken while replanting coconut trees on 12.03.2018.

Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ent.) and Dr.E.Padma,

Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in an awareness meet-

ing on Rugose spiralling whitefly at Kalavalapalli village organized by

Department of Horticulture and explained the management

measures of the invasive pest to the farmers along with a field visit

on 15.03.2018.

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort.)

and B .Swathi, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Venkataramanna-

gudem participated as resource persons and delivered lectures on

“Betelvine cultivation, post harvest management, pests and diseases”

during betelvine farmers exposure visit from Telangana to KVK,

Venkataramannagudem, on 08.03.2018.

Dr.E.Padma, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta has attended District

level coordination committee meeting at ARS, Peddapuram conducted

by DAATTC, Kakinada and delivered a lecture on “Rugose spiralling

whitefly and cultivation of intercrops in coconut gardens” on

09.03.2018.

A preliminary survey was conducted by Joint Inspection Team on

03.03.2018 for implementation of Agriculture, Horticulture and

Irrigation facilities in the rehabilitation lands which were allotted

to the tribal beneficiaries under Polavaram Irrigation Project. Dur-

ing the visit, P Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS & AC) from KVK, Pandiri-

mamidi has monitored soil survey in newly allotted lands and

observed physical condition of soil inorder to assess land suitability for cultivation of agri/horti

crops followed by soil sample collection on grid basis in 12 villages of Etapaka mandal, Chintoor.

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On 08.03.2018, Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataraman-

nagudem attended the training programme as resource person on

“Integrated Pest Management practices in cashew and mango” at

Chintalapudi organized by Department of Horticulture and explained

about Pest and Disease Management practices in cashew and mango.

On 14.03.2018, Dr. S. Adarsha Scientist (Ento.), Miss Sri Vidya Rani.

N, Scientist (Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi addressed the farmers on

‘Importance of cashew cultivation’ during International Womens’

Day celebrations organised by Agri Business System International

organization at Addateegala and distributed prizes to winners of

various competitions conducted on this occasion.

Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta

participated in the meeting ‘Replanting and Rejuvenation scheme on

coconut’ organized by CDB and Department of Horticulture at

Kommaragiripatnam and Gogannamatam villages and interacted with

the farmers on 03.03.2018.

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta

participated in the meeting on ‘Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme

on coconut’ conducted by Department of Horticulture at

Gangalakurru village on 05.03.2018 and explained the importance

of method of planting, selection of good mother palms for seed

nuts, fertilizer application through fertigation and various inter-

crops grown in coconut gardens.

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.) & Dr.E.Padma,

Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in the meetings un-

der Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme organized by Department

of Horticulture at Mummidivaram village on 14.03.2018 and at

Mori village of Sakinetipalli mandal on 15.03.2018 and delivered

lectures on “Measures to be taken while replanting of coconut

plants”.

On 01.03.2018, Sri Bhanumurthy K.C, Scientist (Hort.), KVK,

Pandirimamidi attended training program as a resource person

on “Improved cultivation practices in cashew” at Rajanagaram of

East Godavari dist. organized by RHTI, Eluru and addressed the

farmers on “Production practices and management of tea mos-

quito bug and Stem Borer”.

Diagnostic Visit

Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Ento.), Citrus Research Station, Tirupati attended the Mango

Farmers Awareness Training Programme on “Pre and post harvest Technology (Control measures

of pest and disease on Mango Crop)” on 07.03.2018 at Chittoor organized by Department of Horti-

culture.

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Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta participated in the awareness

meeting on “coconut pests” at Sakinetipalli organized by Department of Horticulture and explained

about the scientific management practices of coconut pests on 01.03.2018.

On 05.03.2018, Sri.P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC) and Dr. S. Adar-

sha, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited tomato field and

observed the wrong practice of direct broad casting of VAM bio-

fertilizer alone in red sandy soil. Hence, recommended the farmer to

apply it @ 5 kgs/acre after mixing with farm yard manure or moist

soil at the time of seed sowing or two days prior to transplanting of

seedlings followed by irrigation within 48 hours after its application.

On 05.03.2018, Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and Sri P.Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), KVK,

Pandirimamidi diagnosed rice fields at panicle initiation stage affected by blast at I.Polavaram vil-

lage. Recommended spraying of isoprothiolane 40EC@ 1.2ml/l for control of rice blast for control.

On 02.03.2018, Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi

diagnosed mango orchards with leaf webber infestation at I. polava-

ram village of Rampachodavaram mandal and recommended for

dislodging of larvae and spraying of quinolphos@ 2 ml/l.

On 09.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta visited turmeric

fields at Keshalingaya palli and Vonipenta villages of Mydukur Mandal.

The scientists interacted with turmeric farmer and explained about

post harvest management in turmeric.

On 15.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta visited guava field at

Bhumayyana palli village, Mydukur mandal. The scientists interacted

with farmer and explained about orchard management, basal fertilizer

application in Guava.

Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and Sri P.Raja Sekhar, Scientist

(SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited beekeeping units established

at I.Polavaram, Lagarai, Kothapakala villages in Rampachodavaram

division and suggested suitable measures for maintenance from

02.03.2018 to 7.03.2018 .

On 06.03.2018, Dr.S.Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and Sri P.RajaSekhar,

Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited banana and oil palm

fields of Rajavommangi mandal and observed potassium and zinc

deficiencies in banana and suggested to spray sulphate of potash @1%

and Zinc Sulphate @ 0.2 % at 10 days interval and also suggested wa-

ter conservation methods like mulching and measures for production

of more female bunches in oilpalm.

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Dr.R.Nagaraju, Senior Scientist & Head along with scientists of HRS,

Anantharajupeta visited organic banana field on 09.03.2018 and

observed excellent bunch growth and advised the farmers regarding

the management practices.

Dr.Ch.Ruth, Assoc. Professor (Pl. Path.), CoH, Anantharajupeta

attended field visit to Venkata Reddypalli village, Kadapa district on

13.03.2018 and observed root rot in brinjal (1%), fruit rot & dieback in

chillies (20-25%), leaf curl in chillies (20%) papaya ring spot virus (1-

2%) in papaya and anthracnose in betel vine along with PG students.

On 06.03.2018, Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK

Venkataramannagudem visited improved backyard poultry at Muddap-

pagudem village and observed clinical signs such as rales, facial swell-

ing, lacrimal discharges, depression, less feed intake in birds and

suggested treatment with Tylosin@500gms/tone of feed and Enrocin

liquid (20ml/10l of water) orally for 5 days.

Dr.B.V.K.Bhagavan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head HRS, Kovvur and

Zonal Research Head Coastal Zone-I, Dr. N.B.V. Chalapathi Rao, Senior

Scientist (Ento.), HRS, AmbajipetaDr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist

(Hort.) HRS, Kovvur, Dr. A. Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS,

Kovvur conducted a diagnostic survey for diseases of palmyrah at HRS,

Pandirimamidi on 14.03.2018.

Dr. L.Ranjith Kumar, Scientist (Ento), KVK, Periyavaram visited apple

ber orchard infested with fruit fly at Kothur village of Venkatagiri

mandal on 06.03.2018 and suggested the farmer for installation of

methyl eugenol traps @ 6-8/acre. Also visited chilli field infested with

coenophora Blight and recommended to spray copper oxychloride @

30 g + Streptocyclin @ 1 g in 10l of water twice at weekly interval.

General

Visits

Students of Agricultural Polytechnic, Badvel visited CoH, Ananthara-

jupeta on 01-03-2018. Dr. M. Rama Krishna, Associate Dean, College

of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta explained the activities going in the

campus. Dr. K.Swarajyalakshmi, Assoc. Prof (Hort.) explained them

about the Post-harvest management and processing of Horticultural

crops.

Dr. J. Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr. K. T. Venkataramana, Principal Scientist (H) & Head and

Dr. P.T.Srinivas, Senior Scientist (Hort.) visited the new Horticultural Research Station,

B.Kotthakota, Madanapalli on 08.03.2018.

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On 13.03.2018, twenty five farmers from Bhadradri, Kothagudem

district of Telangana state visited KVK, Venkataramannagudem as

part of exposure visit and were briefed about the latest technologies

in horticulture sector and then got exposure to various demo units of

KVK.

Ms. Sudha Koka, IRS, Commissioner, Customs, Govt. of Andhra

Pradesh visited CoH, Venkataramannagudem on 11.03.2018. Dr.

Zehra Salma, Asst Prof. (Hort.) and Dr. G. Kranthi Rekha , Asst Prof

(Hort.) explained about the activities going-on at CoH, Venkatara-

mannagudem followed by a visit to gardens, shadenets and poly-

houses of the college.

On 12.03.2018, Farmers from Rajanagaram visited KVK, Pandirima-

midi and Scientists of KVK explained about cashew production and

protection technology. The exposure visit was organized by Depart-

ment of Horticulture.

On 13.03.2018, Sri. G.Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.) and Dr.A.D.Vara

Prasad Reddy, Scientist (Fisheries), KVK, Venkataramannagudem

explained to the farmers of West Godavari district about the latest

technologies in the horticultural sector including improved practices

in vegetable cultivation, Integrated Farming Systems followed by a

visit to demonstration units at KVK, Vegetable demonstration plots

at HRS and Center of Excellence at University Campus. The diagnostic visit was conducted by ATMA,

West Godavari district.

Meetings

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, HRS, Venkataramannagudem participated in technical

screening committee meeting of APMAPB at Vijayawada on 09.03.2018

On 13.03.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta attended

committee meeting jointly organized by NABARD and NGO. The

scientists discussed about post harvest, processing and value ad-

dition to various crops. N.V. Ratnam CEO, DCC Bank, Kadapa, J.

Anjaneya Chari, LDM, Syndicate Bank, Kadapa, B. Srinivasulu,

AGM, NABARD, Kadapa attended the meeting.

Trainings Attended

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended NIPHM

organized training program on “Orientation for Post Entry Quarantine Inspection Authority” at

NIPHM, Hyderabad, from 12th to 16th March, 2018.

Publications ,

Ruth C, Tagore Naik M, 2018. Incidence of leaf spot disease caused by Cercospora capsici in IPM and

non IPM plots of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). National symposium on plant health management:

Embracing Eco-sustainable paradigm, IPS & AAU, Jorhat, February, 15-17, pp 32.

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M.S.V. Satyanarayana, K. Gopal, M. Kavitha and Ch. Ruth, 2018. In Vivo Screening Evaluation of

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) Germplasm for Fusarium Root Rot Resistance. National

symposium on plant health management: Embracing Eco-sustainable paradigm, IPS & AAU, Jorhat,

February, 15-17, pp 205.

K. Noorjahan, M. Raja Naik, R. Nagaraju, K. Gopal, M. Ramaiah and M. Rama Krishna, 2018.

“Flowering and Physiological Response of African Marigold (Targetus erecta L.) cv. Pusa Basanthi

Gainda to Nutrients and Piriformospora indica (PGPRE)”, Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2018) Special

Issue-6: 1963-1973.

M.Ravindra Babu, R.V.S.K.Reddy, K.Ravinder Reddy, P.Saidaiah and A.Snehalatha Rani. 2018. Studies

on genetic diversity in tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phyto-

chemistry. SP1:13-17.

V.Ramana, D.Srihari, R.V.S.K.Reddy, M.Sujatha and MHV Bhave. 2017. Combining ability studies in

tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) for yield attributes, yield and quality. Journal of Pharmacognosy

and Phytochemistry. SP1:933-937.

M.Ravindra Babu, R.V.S.K.Reddy, K.Ravinder Reddy, A.Snehalatha Rani and P.Saidaiah. 2018. Genetic

improvement for yield, quality and leaf curl virus resistance in tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.).

Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. SP1:1048-1055.

R.V.S.K.Reddy, E.Karuna Sree, A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, V.Deepthi, T.Vijaya Nirmala, G.Shali Raju, K.

Venkata Subbaiah and J.V.Prasad. 2018. An evaluation study on viable integrated farming system

(IFS) model in Godavari delta of Andhra Pradesh. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.

SP1:1226-1235.

Phone-in-live

Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended phone-in-live pro-

gramme on “Vesavi lo metta pantala yajamanyam” at Dooradarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on

12.03.2018.

On 01.03.2018, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate, (Soil Science) gave a radio talk on ‘Soil Health

cards’ at All India Radio, Kadapa station.

Obituary

Ms. M.Lakkhsmi Pavithra, I.D.No. VH/14-29, studying final year B.Sc (Hons.)

Horticulture at CoH, Venkataramannagudem expired on 05.03.2018. Hon’ble Vice-

Chancellor, university officers, all the staff members and students expressed deep

condolences on the unfortunate sad event.

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Published by: Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, Vice.Chancellor

Compiled & Edited by : Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension

Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University

Administrative Office: Post Box No.7,

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