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IN THIS ISSUE From Vice-Chancellor’s Desk

Scenario of Horticultural Crops in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is the second largest producer of horticultural

crops. Horticulture contributes to about 4 per cent of the state GDP.

Horticultural crops cover 13 per cent of the gross area in the state.

The area under horticulture is 19.60 lakh ha with an annual production

of 203.66 lakh tonnes. Andhra Pradesh with high geographical

diversity, 9 agro-climatic zones, varied soil types and good irrigation

resources is better placed in the production of various horticultural

From Vice-Chancellor’s Desk

crops such as fruits (9.21 lakh ha; 129.18 MT), vegetables (3.33 lakh ha; 54.61 MT), plantation

crops (3.64 lakh ha; 6.54 MT), spices (2.99 lakh ha; 11.21 MT), flowers (0.21 lakh ha; 1.30 MT)

and medicinal and aromatic plants (0.20 lakh ha; 0.79 MT). Andhra Pradesh ranks first in the

production of mango, chillies, turmeric, sweet orange and papaya. Coconut, oil palm and

cashew are important plantation crops. Mango, sweet orange and banana are the leading

fruit crops of Andhra Pradesh and accounts for over 86% of the area under fruit crops and over

77% of the total production. Tomato, brinjal and bhendi are the major vegetables grown in

the state. Among the spices, Andhra Pradesh ranks first in area and production of chillies and

turmeric. Rose, jasmine, crossandra, chrysanthemum, marigold, tuberose are the traditional

flower crops of the state.

The state is giving special thrust to this sector under various schemes. There has been a

significant growth in the area of sweet orange and mango in the state without gains in

productivity, mainly due to growth in their consumption within the state. Relatively backward

districts like Anantapur, Mahabubnagar and Adilabad have shown an impressive growth in

fruit crops. Among vegetables, though there has been a marginal decline in the area of tomato,

the yield gains have pushed the production, more so in the districts like Ranga Reddy and

Mahabubnagar. The growth rates of area and production of spices in almost all the districts

have been found negative. In the case of flowers, a very high growth rate in area has been

observed in the districts like Guntur, Chittoor and Anantapur, and a significant productivity

growth is visible in Chittoor, East Godavari, Visakhapatnam and Kadapa districts. There has

been a moderate growth in the traditional districts of Godavari in respect of coconut, while

in all other districts, there has been a decline. Oil palm has gained significantly being a new

and promising crop. While proximity to the regulated markets and cities coupled with

promotional schemes seems to have encouraged growth, much more needs to be done to

build upon these achievements with more infrastructure development and encouragement to

resource-poor farmers in the sector.

(C.V.S.K. Sarma)

VICE-CHANCELLOR

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His Excellency the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and the

Chancellor, Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University,

Venkataramannagudem, Tadepalligudem, West Godavari

District has been pleased to keep Dr.C.V.S.K.Sarma, IAS.,

Agricultural Production Commissioner & Principal Secretary

to Government, Agricultural & Cooperation Department

temporarily as incharge Vice-Chancellor, Andhra Pradesh

Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West

Godavari District with effect from 25.2.2011 afternoon.

ZREAC Meeting of Coastal Zone at Tadepalligudem heldon 24.03.2011

NEWS & EVENTSNEWS & EVENTS

The Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Council (ZREAC)

meeting of Coastal Zone - 2011-2012 (Srikakulam,

Vijayanagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West

Godavari, Krishna, Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh) was

held on 24th March, 2011 at Rice Millers’ Association Hall,

Tadepalligudem. Officers from Department of Horticulture,

scientists of APHU, line departments and progressive farmers

from the above mentioned districts participated in the

meetings.

Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR laidFoundation Stone for buildings of Krishi Vigyan Kendraand inaugurated International Hostel, APHU,Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District on18.02.2011.

Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary, Department of Agricultural

Research and Education, Government of India and Director

General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi,

Director of Extension, Dr. K. Hari Babu, Dean of Horticulture,

A.P.Horticultural University and Dr.E.Karunasree, Programme

Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem.

Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR laidFoundation Stone for buildings of Krishi Vigyan Kendra,APHU, Pandirimamidi, East Godavari District on18.02.2011.

Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary, Department of Agricultural

Research and Education, Government of India and Director

General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi,

laid Foundation Stone for buildings of Krishi Vigyan Kendra,

Pandirimamidi in the presence of Smt. T.Ratna Bai, Member

of Parliament, Rampachodavaram, Dr. S.D.Shikhamany, Vice

Chancellor, A.P.H.U., Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari

District, Andhra Pradesh, Dr. V. Krishnamurthy, Director CTRI,

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Arul Raj, Director, Project

Directorate of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, West Godavari

District, Andhra Pradesh, Dr. N. Sudhakar, Zonal Project

Director, Zone-V, ICAR, Dr. K. Purushotham, Director of

Research, Dr.P.Suryanarayanareddy, Registrar,

Dr.S.Amarender Reddy, Director of Extension, Dr.K.Hari Babu,

Dean of Horticulture, A.P.Horticultural University and

Dr.A.Srinivas, Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra,

Pandirimamidi, East Godavari District.laid Foundation Stone for buildings of Krishi Vigyan Kendra,

Venkataramannagudem and inaugurated International Hostel

at APHU Campus, Venkataramannagudem in the presence

of Dr. S.D.Shikhamany, Vice Chancellor, A.P.H.U.,

Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra

Pradesh, Dr. Krishna Murthy, Director CTRI, Rajahmundry,

Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Arul Raj, Director, Project Directorate

of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, West Godavari District,

Andhra Pradesh, Dr. N. Sudhakar, Zonal Project Director,

Zone-V, ICAR, Dr.K.Purushotham, Director of Research,

Dr.P.Suryanarayanareddy, Registrar, Dr.S.Amarender Reddy,

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EDUCATION

COH, Rajendranagar

Blood donation camp was

organized at College of

Horticulture, Rajendranagar

on 22nd January, 2011.

International Women’s day

was celebrated on 8th March, 2011.

COH, Mojerla

NSS UNIT inaugurated at College of Horticulture, Mojerla.

On 3rd March 2011, National Service Scheme Unit was formally

inaugurated at College of Horticulture, Mojerla. The function

was attended by Sri M Arun Kumar, DRDA Area Coordinator,

Sri A Rajavardhan Reddy, Director SES Group of Institutions

as special invitees of NSS Advisory committee. Dr.D.Srihari,

Associate Dean has presided over the function.

NSS Special Camp organized by COH, Mojerla

A special NSS camp was organized from 22-28th March 2011,

at Amadabakula village, Kothakota mandal with the

participation of final year B.Sc Hons. (Horti) students.

Principal, Dr. M Ramakrishnahelping the Students in removing

the Thorny bush

Principal & NSS ProgrammingOfficer, working along with NSS

Volunteers during the Camp

SSPG HP, Madakasira

NSS Special Camp Conducted from 25th February 2011 to 3rd

March 2011 at Rekulakunta to Kantipuram, Anantapur District.

Blood donation camp organized by COH, Mojerla

RESEARCH

ARI, Rajendranagar

The potmums grown in the potting mixture containing soil,

sand, Vermicompost and FYM are performing well.

HRS, Peddapuram

Tapioca germplasm PDP-8 as well as TCS -25 have recorded

maximum tuber yield of 30.9 tons/ha.

Application of green manure (cowpea) @50kg/ha + RD

(100kg/ha) of K +50% of NP+ Azospirillum & PSB@ 5 kg/ha

each(22.63 t/ha) and T5 (Green manure (Cowpea@50kg/

ha)+ RD of NPK recorded numerically higher tuber

yields(22.22 kg/ha) in cassava.

MRS, Nuzvid

Monitoring of mango pests in Krishna District revealed that

highest incidence of mango leaf webber, Orthage euadrusalis

in all the gardens surveyed and the incidence ranged from

100 to 1500 webs/tree. Other sucking pests like hopers and

thrips were recorded upto a peak population of 125 no./avg

of 12 panicles and 150 no /avg of 12 panicles respectively

during the last three months.

Incidence of mango fruit borer was started in the 2nd fortnight

of January and recorded to a level of 25% by the end of

March

EXTENSION

Training programme on Mango Pests and Disease

Management on 07.02.2011

Organized Rythu Sadassu on Mango (Mamidi thotalalo

Sasyarakshna) under the banner of Krishi Vigyan Kendra,

Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh Horticultural

University, at Sri. Bodepudi Venkateswara Rao mango garden

on 7th February 2011. The programme was started at 10.00

A.M and was presided by Dr. S. Amarender Reddy, Director

of Extension, A.P.H.U, Dr. A. Sujatha Principal Scientist

and Head, Mango Research Station, Nuzvid has given detailed

lecture on management practices, Pest and diseases and

their control. Dr. E. Karunasree, Programme Coordinator,

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem has interacted

with farmers regarding seasonal problems especially flower

and fruit drop management in Mango. Farmers from

Tadepalligudem, Nallajerla, Unguturu and Chintalapudi

mandals of West Godavari District were actively participated.

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Rubber Stem Application with Lime

On 16th March, 2011 – Conducted one day On Campus Training

Programme on “Cultivation of Tissue Culture Banana” at

Grievance Hall, ITDA Rampachodavaram

Diagnostic Field Visit

KVK, Venkataramannagudem

Diagnostic Field visit by Krishi Vigyan Kendra team,Venkataramannagudem on 11.02.2011

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem along with

team members visited to Krishna Puram Village, Coconut

garden of Meka Surya Narayana. Most of the Coconut trees

are dieing with the symptoms of exuding gum from the trunk

and ringing sound if we knock on the trunk with sickle. The

KVK team diagnosed the attack of Red Palm Weevil Adult

and grub and recommended root feeding technique for the

control of RPW. Demonstrated the root feeding techniques

in the field itself with 10 ml of monocrotophas + 10 ml of

water to each palm.

Two days State Level Seminar on Cocoa was organized by

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem during 7th

to 8th March, 2011.

Tribal farmers T.C. banana field visit

Interaction with T.C. banana cultivating farmer

The seminar was sponsored by Directorate of Cashewnut

and Cocoa development, Kochi. Farmers from Cocoa growing

districts of Andhra Pradesh actively participated The

Inaugural Session was preceded by Dr. S. Amarender Reddy,

Director of Extension, APHU, Venkataramannagudem and

Dr.Venkatesh N. Hubbali, Director , Directorate of Cashewnut

and Cocoa development, ministry of Agriculture, Government

of India was the Chief Guest. Other University Officers, Dr.

K. Purushotham, Director of Research, Dr.P.Suryanarayana

reddy, Registrar, Dr. K. Hari Babu, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.

B. Srinivasulu Comptroller of Examinations Andhra Pradesh

Horticultural University participated.

KVK, Pandirimamidi

District Level Seminar on advances in Cashew productiontechnology Sponsored by ITDA, Organized by KVK-Pandirimamidi on 29-03-2011, ITDA, Rampachodavaram

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirimamidi Organized District level

seminar on” Advances in Cashew production technology” on

29-03-2011 at ITDA, Grievance Hall sponsored by ITDA under

SHM 2010-11.

Dr.S.Amarender Reddy, Director of Extension, Addressing

the farmers

Exposure visit on Tissue culture Banana cultivation to the

tribal farmers of Rampachodavaram agency area.

On 3rd March, 2011 – Conducted one day off Campus Training

Programme on “Inter cropping in Rubber” at Lankapakala

village of Rampachodavaram mandal along with Rubber

Board and ITDA.

On 4th March, 2011 & 10th March, 2011 – Conducted one day

Off campus Training Programme on “Summer Management

Summer Brinjal Cultivation Summer Tomato Cultivation

of Newly planted

Rubber plantation” at

D.V.Kota and

Maredumilli villages

along with Rubber

Board and ITDA.

On 11th March, 2011 –

Conducted one day Off

Campus Training

Programme on “Summer Vegetable Cultivation” at

I-Polavaram village.

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HRS, Aswaraopet

Sri. R.Damodar Reddy, M.L.A., Tungathurthy, Nalgonda

District visited H.R.S., Aswaraopet on 08-03-2011.

Diagnostic Field visit by Krishi Vigyan Kendra team,Venkataramannagudem along with the Scientist’s teamfrom HRS Ambajipet on 23.02.2011

Lankala Koderu village was visited to diagnose the problem

of Felira species of catter pillar causing severe damage (Upto

35%) to Coconut gardens and then training was conducted

in which nearly 60 farmers from surroundings villages like

Venkatapuram, Kapavaram, Chintaparru, Palakollu,

Ballipadu, Valameru were attended. Scientist’s team

identified that pest belongs to Felira species and Adult moth

lays eggs around 150 eggs on coconut leaves. The total life

cycle of pest is 49 to 56 days.

The Control measures suggested were 1. Light traps 2. Avoid

weeds 3. Root seeding technique with 10 Ml of

Manocrotophos +10 ml of water. 4. Spray of 5% NSKE (Neem

Seed Kernal Extract). Root feeding technique was practically

demonstrated by Scientists, farmers were interacted with

scientists. The department officials Sri. P. Murali Krishna,

ADA and Mrs. E.Sujatha, M.A.O, Palakollu participated.

GENERAL

SSPG HP, Madakasira

Conducted International

Women’s Day on 8th March,

2011, Anti Plastic rally with 53

NSS volunteers on 24th

February, 2011 and students

visited IIHR, Bangalore.

VISITORSVISITORS

HRS, Mahanandi

Dr.Chandra Sekhar Rao,

RKVY Project Co-

coordinator visited on 09-

02-2011. Sri. D.Sreedhar,

Scientist (Hort.) submitted

evolution report on RKVY

crops gladiolus and Jasmine.

VRS, Rajendranagar

Monitoring Team from AICRP, IIVR, Varanasi constituting of

Dr. Major Singh visited AICRP (VC) trials Vegetable Research

Station, from 30th December to 1st January,2011.

Dr.B.Singh, Project Co-ordinator, IIVR, Varanasi visited the

station and monitored the AICRP trials on 18-02-2011.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTHUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMMES CONDUCTEDMethod Demonstrations

KVK, Pandirimamidi

On 17th January, 2011 – Conducted On farm Demonstration on “seed treatmentin Banana” with Monocrotophos @ 2.5 ml/lit and coc@5g/lit for the control ofdiseases in main field.

On 10th February, 2011 & 24th February, 2011 – Conducted method demonstrationon “Preparation and application of spray fluid” for the control of T-Mosquito bug inCashew at Bandapalli and I – Polavaram

Programmes participated

COH, Mojerla

Dr. P. Saidaiah, Assistant Professor ( Plant Breeding), College of Horticulture,Mojerla undergone training programme on “ Data Analysis using SAS” under NAIPfor capacity building of NARS personal from 19th to 25th January , 2011 at NAARM,Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

Dr B. Peda Babu, Assistant Professor ( Soil Science), College of Horticulture,Moje-rla undergone paid training at ICRISART learning systems unit, Patancheru,Hyderabad on “ Geospatial Analysis of Environmental data” from 21st to 25th

February 2011.

Dr. P. Prasanth, Assistant Professor ( Horticulture), College of Horticulture, Mojerla

undergone training programme on “ Data Analysis using SAS” under NAIP forcapacity building of NARS personal from 21st to 26th March , 2011 at NAARM,Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

VRS, Rajendranagar

Vegetable Research Station has participated in “Horti Expo 2010-11” scheduledfrom 26-30th January 2011 at Peoples plaza, Necklace Road, displayed charts,publications, varietal samples of vegetable crops and attended the trainingprogrammes organized by Department of Horticulture.

HRS, PeddapuramDr.G.Ramanandam, Senior Scientist (Hort) attended the national seminar on“Climate change and Food security: Challenges and Opportunities for Tuber Crops”from 20-22 January 2011 held at CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram and made a oralpresentation of paper on “Integrated Nutrient Management for Cassava underirrigated conditions in Andhra Pradesh”

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Senior Scientist (Hort) as member of DLCC, participated inthe DLLCC meeting of DAATTC, Kakinada for Kharif 2011 and briefed the impactpoints in cassava cultivation for better yields as per the request made videLr.No.DLCC/DAATT_KKD/2011 dated 11.2.11 of the Coordinator, DAATTC,Kakinada on 17.2.2011.Dr.G.Ramanandam, Senior Scientist (Hort) visited different cassava growingvillages in East Godavari district and surveyed the tapioca gardens for pest and

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diseases out break. The incidence of mealy bug and mosaic diseases wereobserved in majority gardens and suggested the measures to overcome theproblem and precautions to be taken while procuring the seed material (stems)for the ensuing season.

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Senior Scientist (Hort) attended the XI annual group meetingof AICRP on tuber crops held at TNAU, Coimbatore during 11th to 13th March2011 and presented the work done report for 2009-10 and 2010-11.

ARI, Rajendranagar

Scientists of Floriculture division participated in the Horti-Expo 2011 exhibition atPeople’s plaza, Necklace road, Hyderabad from 26th to 30th January, 2011.

CRS, Petlur

Dr. L.Mukunda Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) participated as resource person in thetraining programme on “Cultivation of Cucurbitaceous vegetables” at RYG Palemvillage of Sydapuram mandal, Nellore District, conducted by Department ofHorticulture, Nellore.

MRS, Nuzvid

Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in T & V meeting inADH camp Office at Vijayawada and interacted with the departmental officialsand scientists on mango package to be adopted during January - February monthson 22-1-2011.

Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in DLCC meeting atVuyyuru and interacted with the departmental officials and scientists on mangopackage to be adopted during fruit setting and fruit growth stages on 19-2-2011

VRS, Rajendranagar

Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) attended training programme on Seedproduction to production officers, NSC at Directorate of oil seeds Research,Hyderabad on 07-01-2011 as resource person and gave lecture on “Hybrid seedproduction in Tomato and cucurbits” organized by National seed corporation,Hyderabad.

Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) attended training programme on“Quality seed production in Vegetables” organized by ANGRAU to officers ofAPSSCA as resource person on 19-01-2011.

Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) attended awareness programme on“Maintenance Breeding in crop improvement, DUS testing for Registration andprotection of varieties under PPV& FR act and Geographical indications,identification and process of Registration” and gave a lecture on “Maintenancebreeding in tomato and brinjal” as resource person on 27-01-2011. .

Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) attended Awareness programme on“Maintenance breeding, DUS testing and Geographical indications” as resourceperson and gave a lecture on “DUS testing in Vegetables” on 28-01-2011.

Dr. J.Dilip Babu, Principal Scientist (Hort) & Head attended training programmeon “Post Harvest Management of Horticultural crops “ to the farmers at peoplesplaza, Necklace Road on 30-1-2011.

Dr. J.Dilip Babu, Principal Scientist (Hort) & Head attended Brain storming sessionon Agri business and presented on “ Post Harvest Management of Horticulturalcrops “at HTI, Red Hills, Nampally . The meeting was chaired by Commissionerof Horticulture on 31-1-2011.

Smt. Veena joshi, Scientist (Hort) attended training programme at MANAGE,Rajendranagar as resource person on “Production of disease free seedlings ofhybrid vegetables” for Orissa horticultural officers on 7-2-2011.

Dr. J.Dilip Babu, Principal Scientist (Hort) & Head attended training programmeat MANAGE, Rajendranagar as resource person on “Post Harvest Processing”for Orissa horticultural officers on 8-2-2011.

Dr. J.Dilip Babu, Principal Scientist (Hort) & Head attended training programmeat EEI, Rajendranagar as resource person on “Post Harvest Management andValue addition” for Orissa horticultural officers on 11-2-2011

Dr. M.Thirupathi Reddy, Scientist (Hort) attended training programme at MANAGE,Rajendranagar as resource person on “Precision Farming” for Orissa horticulturalofficers on 11-2-2011.

Dr. M.Thirupathi Reddy, Scientist (Hort) attended training programme at EEI,Rajendranagar as resource person on “Precision Farming” for Orissa horticulturalofficers on 21-2-2011.

Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) attended training programme atMANAGE, Rajendranagar as resource person on “Production of disease freeseedlings of hybrid vegetables” for Orissa horticultural officers on 21-2-2011.

Dr. K.Dhanumjaya Rao, Senior scientist (Hort) attended training programme atEEI as resource person on “Protected cultivation in vegetable crops” for Orissa

horticultural officers on 10-1-2011.

Dr. K. Dhanumjaya Rao , Senior scientist (Hort) attended training programme atMANAGE, Rajendranagar as resource person on “Precision farming in Vegetablecrops” for Orissa horticultural officers on 8-2-2011.

Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) attended T & V meeting of Medakand Ranga Reddy department of Agricultural officers on 26-2-2011 organized byRice section, ANGRAU, Hyderabad.

Scientists of AICRP (Vegetable crops) attended XXIX group meeting of AICRP(VC) from 27-30th January 2011 at Junagarh Agricultural University, Gujarat andfinalized technical programme of work for the year 2011-12.

Dr. B.K.M.Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Path) , attended national seminar scheduledfrom 20-22 January,2011 on “Climate change and food security: Challenges andOpportunities for Tuber Crops” and made oral presentation of paper on “Role oftemperature, humidity and rainfall on occurrence of Colocasia leaf blight diseaseincidence’’ on 21/1/2011.

Smt. Veena Joshi, scientist (Hort) attended 15th ADNAT Convention scheduledfrom 23-25th January 2011 at CCMB, Hyderabad and made poster presentationon “Bio diversity in seed Amaranthus”.

Dr. Hameedunnisa Begum, Senior Scientist (Hort) attended 15th ADNATConvention scheduled from 23-25th January 2011 at CCMB, Hyderabad and madeposter presentation on “Bio diversity in Kakrol”

ARI, Rajendranagar

Dr.A.Girwani, Senior Scientist (Hort.) attended the poly house growers associationmeeting on 16.2.2011 held at Manneguda village in Chevella mandal. Interactedwith the farmers and answered the queries on Gladiolus cultivation.

Dr.A.Girwani, Senior Scientist (Hort.) and Smt. P.Lalitha Kameswari, Scientist(Hort.) attended the poly house growers association meeting on 7.3.2011 held atEkka Reddyguda in Chevella mandal. Interacted with the farmers and answeredthe queries on Carnation cultivation under poly house conditions.

HRS, Chintapalle

Sri K.Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) participated as a resource person in trainingprogramme on “Package practices of summer vegetable crops in the agencymandals of Visakhapatnam district” organized by ITDA, Paderu on 17.2.2011.

Sri K.Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) participated as a resource person in trainingprogramme on “Availability of Dye yielding horticulture and forest crops in theagency mandals of Visakhapatnam district” organized by RARS, Chintapalle on25.2.2011.

Sri K.Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) participated as a resource person in trainingprogramme on “Organic farming in horticulture Crops and certification procedures”organized by BCT, KVK, Yelamanchili on 16.3.2011.

HRS, Mahanandi

Smt. Ch. Ruth , Scientist (Pl. Path.) & Head, Participated in meeting on Onioncrop at Venkataramannagudem on 12-01-11 organized by Vice-chancellor, APHUand submitted a report on constraints in Onion production in Andhra Pradesh.

Scientist (Entomology) participated in farmers training programme atChandrasekhara Nagar of Mahaboobnagar District and delivered the lecture on“Control and management of major pests during vegetables seed productionspecially in Okra and Solanacious vegetables” on 24-02-2011 , organized byNHRDF , Kurnool.

Scientists HRS, Mahanandi participated in Kisan Mela at RARS, Nandyal dt: 28-01-2011 and arranged a stall on Horticultural crops for the benefits of the farmers.

Sri. D. Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort) participated in the Training programme on Bittergourd R.Konthalapadu in Kurnool Mandal and also participated in Trainingprogramme on Onion and Chillies at Kallur mandal conducted by Department ofHorticulture, ADH-1, Kurnool (Dist) under RKVY project dt:11-03-2011.

CRS, Petlur

Smt. G. Tanuja Sivaram, Scientist (Hort.) participated in the National TrainingProgramme on “Apomixis in Horticultural crops” at IIHR, Bangalore from 08-03-2011 to 21-03-2011.

COH, Mojerla

Dr. K. Ravinder Reddy, Professor (Horticulture) acted as resource person ontraining programme on “Integrated Nutrient Management in Vegetable Cultivation”at Horticultural Training Institute, Mahabubnagar from 21 to 22 January,2011.

Dr. K. Ravinder Reddy, Professor (Horticulture) attended Training Programme asresource person for “Summer Vegetable cultivation” from 25 to 26 March,2011 atHorticultural Training Institute, Mahaboobnagar.

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COH, Rajendranagar

Dr.S.S.Vijaya Padma, Associate Professor (Hort.) participated in State LevelSeminar on Cocoa at APHU, Venkataramannagudem, from 7th to 8th March, 2011.

Sri K.Venkata Ramesh, Assistant Professor, (Plant Pathology) participated in thetraining programme on ‘Sensitizing of ICAR/SAU’s/State Government/PesticideIndustries on approved uses of Pesticides’ at NIPHM, Rajendranagar on 28th

March, 2011.

MRS, Nuzvid

Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in training programmeorganized by Department of Agriculture at Buruggudem, Reddygudem mandal on24-1-11.

Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head and Smt D. Aparna, Scientist(Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in training programme organized by KVK,Garikapadu at Nuzvid on 27.1.2011.

Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in training programmeorganized by Department of Agriculture at Mylavaram on 27-1-11.

Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head and Smt D. Aparna, Scientist(Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in training programme on GAP in mango forexport organized by APEDA and Department of Horticulture, at Vissannapet on3-2-11.

Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head and Smt D. Aparna, Scientist(Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in training programme on mango cultivation andplant protection measures to be taken for fertilizer and pesticide dealers organizedby MAANAGE at MRS, Nuzvid on 8-3-11.

Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head and Smt D. Aparna, Scientist(Hort), MRS, Nuzvid participated in training programme on Cultural, pest anddisease management practices on mango and coconut crops for farmers of KrishnaDt. organized by KRIBCO at MRS, Nuzvid on 8-3-11.

Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head and Smt D. Aparna, Scientist(Hort). MRS, Nuzvid participated in ZREAC meeting for 2011-12 organized byAPHU at Tadepalligudem on 24-3-11, interacted with farmers and participated inthe discussions.

Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head, MRS, Nuzvid attended for oneday orientation programme on “ Senxitizing of ICAR/ SAU’s/State Govt / Pesticideindustries on approved uses of pesticides “ at NIPHM on 26-3-1.1

LECTURES DELIVERED

ARI, Rajendranagar

Smt. P.Lalitha Kameswari, Scientist (Hort.) gave guest lecture on ‘Development

Date Topic Speaker

12.1.2011 Important techniques to be followed in Sri R.Preetham GoudAsst. Professor (Agro.)Mango before flowering stage SSPG Horticultural Polytechnic, Madakasira

21.1.2011 Malle sagulo melakuvalu Dr.A.Girwani, Senior Scientist (Hort.) ARI, Rajendranagar

24.1.2011 Mallelo yeruvula yajamanyam Dr.A.Girwani, Senior Scientist (Hort.) ARI, Rajendranagar

2.2.2011 Mango pest management Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head, MRS, Nuzvid

4.2.2011 Vesavi Kuragayala Sagu Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort.), VRS, Rajendranagar

7.2.2011 Vesavi aaku koorala sagulo melukavalu Smt. Veena Joshi, scientist (Hort.)VRS, Rajendranagar

25.2.2011 Micro nutrient deficiencies frequently occurred in fruits Sri D.Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Mahanandi

26.2.2011 Care to avoid residues of pesticides in vegetable and fruits Sri Y.Subba Rao, Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Mahanandi

1.3.2011 Flower and Fruit Dropping Control Techniques in Mango Dr.M.Rama Krishna, PrincipalSSPG Horticultural Polytechnic, Madakasira

4.3.2011 Precautions to be taken while harvesting Tapioca Dr. G. Ramanandam, Senior Scientist (Hort), HRS, Peddapuram

8.3.2011 Collection of quality planting material and its storage Dr. G. Ramanandam, Senior Scientist (Hort), HRS, Peddapuram

15.3.2011 Management practices to be followed during fruit growth and Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid development of mango

17.3.2011 Management of neglected diseases in fruit crops Smt. Ch.Ruth, Scientist (Plant Path.), HRS, Mahanandi

17.3.2011 Vesavilo kottha mamidi thotalalo theesukovalasina jagrathalu Sri. M.Ravindra Babu, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Aswaraopet

28.3.2011 Package of Practices in Jasmine Sri R.Preetham GoudAsst. Professor (Agro.) SSPG Horticultural Polytechnic, Madakasira

Radio talks / TV programmes

of new and novel commercially important varieties in ornamental crops throughBiotechnology’ to PG students at Agri Biotech Foundation, Rajendranagar.

Smt. P.Lalitha Kameswari, Scientist (Hort.), delivered a guest lecture on‘Commercial floriculture’ for the Horticultural officers of Orissa state at MANAGE,Hyderabad on 10.2.2011.

SSPG HP, Madakasira

R.Preetham Goud, Asst. Professor (Agro) delivered a lecture on Anti Plastics toNSS Volunteers and Agricultural Polytechnic students at SSPG Hort. Polytechnic,Madakasira on 24.2.2011 and 26.2.2011.

HRS, Aswaraopet

Sri D.Lakshminarayana, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head delivered a lecture onCashew rejuvenation on 12.02.2011 at Kommugudem and Mogaralaguppa villageof Mulakalapally Mandal of Khammam District.

Sri D.Lakshminarayana, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head delivered a lecture onCashew rejuvenation on 14.02.2011 at Mangapeta village of Mulakalapally Mandalof Khammam District.

Sri D.Lakshminarayana, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head delivered a lecture onMango rejuvenation on 04.03.2011 at Ramachandrapuram village of MulakalapallyMandal of Khammam District.

Sri D.Lakshminarayana, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head delivered a lecture onMango rejuvenation on 04.03.2011 at Pandurangapuram village of PalonchaMandal of Khammam District.

MRS, Nuzvid

Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid gave lecture on “Steps to be takenduring flowering and fruit setting for better yields in mango” at Buruggudem,Reddygudem mandal on 24-1-11

Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid gave lecture on “Managementpractices to be followed during flowering, fruit setting stages against major pestsand diseases of mango” at Mylavaram mandal on 27-1-11

Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid gave lecture on “Organic farmingpractices in mango for export orientation” at Vissannapeta mandal on 3-2-11

Dr. A. Sujatha, Principal Scientist (Ent) & Head, MRS, Nuzvid gave lecture on“Management of pests and diseases in Mango and Coconut” for fertilizer dealersof KRIBCO, and farmers of MAANAGE organized by MAANAGE at MRS, Nuzvidon 8.3.2011.

Smt. D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort), MRS, Nuzvid gave lecture on “Cultivation practicesand post harvest management in Mango” for fertilizer dealers of KRIBCO, andfarmers of MAANAGE organized by MAANAGE at MRS, Nuzvid on 8-3-11.

APHU NEWS 8

HRS, Mahanandi

Advisory services were provided to 35 Farmers from Rudravaram

(M) on 10-2-2011 under ATMA programme.

Advisory services were provided to 35 farmers along with

Agricultural Officer and A.E.Os., Nandyal under ATMA programme

on 08-03-2011.

Advisory services were provided to 25 farmers of Sattunapalli

(v) of Guntur (Dist) on 14-03-2011, 15-03-2011 under ATMA

programme.

Advisory services were provided to 35 farmers of Guntur district

on 16-03-2011.

CONSULTANCY / ADVISORY SERVICES

PUBLICATIONS

HRS, Mahanandi

Scientist (Pl. Path.). “Crop protection and crop production on Onion

crop”, Eenadu, January -2011.

Scientist (Entomology). “Crop protection in Turmeric” Annadatha

magazine, January – 2011.

Scientist (Horticulture). “Control of flower drop in Mango”,

Eeenadu, 14-01-2011.

HRS, Aswaraopet

Sri M.Ravindra Babu. “Aratilo poshakalopalu – Nivarana”, Agriclinic

– agriculture magazine, January, 2011.

Sri M.Ravindra Babu. “Labhadayakamaina Kakarasagu”, Agriclinic

– agriculture magazine, January, 2011.

Sri D.Lakshminarayana. “Unnatha parvatha sreni girijana pranthallo

Miriyala pantanasinchu pradhana cheedapeedalu – Nivarana”,

Annadatha, March, 2011.

MRS, Nuzvid

Emmaneul N, Sujatha. A and Gautam B. “Occurrence of bag worms

Pteroma plagiophelps Hamps and Clania sp on Cocoa crop”, Insect

Environment, 16(2) 60 - 61.

Sujatha A. “Explorative research and current status of coconut

crop in Andhra Pradesh”, January 2011, Bangalore (P.No 90 - 106).

Dr. A.Sujatha and Smt D.Aparna. Mamidilo pootha pinde

parirakshanaku teesukovalasina charyalu, Padipantalu agricultural

magazine, March 2011 (P.No 30-31).

Dr.A.Sujatha, P.Vijayalakshmi and B.Gautam. Mamidikaaya

tholuchupurugu - Yaajamaanyam –Manarythuvaani, Agricultural

Magazine, March 2011 (P.No 7-8.)

PERSONNEL

Superannuation:

Dr.S.D.Shikhamany has completed three years term as Vice-

Chancellor, Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University on

25.02.2011.

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VRS, Rajendranagar

Dr. RVSK Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) contributed a chapter

on “Quality seed production in vegetables” published for Refresher

Training on “Seed Certification procedures and Technical aspects

related to “Quality seed production” organized by Department of

seed science and technology, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

Dr. RVSK Reddy, Principal Scientist (Hort) contributed two chapters

on “Maintenance breeding in Tomato and brinjal and DUS testing

in vegetables brought out for Awareness programme on

“Maintenance breeding, DUS testing for PPV & FR registration and

GI indications and process of Registration” organized by form and

Rural Science foundation, Hyderabad sponsored by PPV & FR

Authority, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Dr. RVSK Reddy & Dr. J. Dilip Babu. “Vesavi kooragayala sagu- melina

yajamanya paddatulu”, Vyavasayam, February 2011.

Smt. Veena Joshi, Dr .RVSK Reddy & Dr. J. Dilip Babu. “Ulli sagulo

adika digubadiki soochanalu”, Vyavasayam, January 2011.

Dr. K.Sireesha, Dr.P.Madhavi latha , Smt. Veena Joshi, Dr .RVSK

Reddy & Dr. J. Dilip Babu. “Kooragayala sagulo rasam peelchu

purugulu- Nivarana”, Vyavasayam, January 2011.

Dr. K.Sireesha, Dr.P.Madhavi latha , Smt. Veena Joshi, Dr .RVSK

Reddy & Dr. J. Dilip Babu. “Boppayini kothaga aashistunna pindi

nalli nivarana”, Vyavasayam, January 2011.

Dr. P.Madhavi latha, Dr.K.Sireesha, Smt. Veena Joshi, Dr. J. Dilip

Babu & Dr.RVSK Reddy. “Kooragayala sagu- melina yajamanya

paddatulu”, Vyavasayam, February 2011.

HRS, Peddapuram

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Senior Scientist (Hort.) “Integrated Nutrient

Management for Cassava under Irrigated conditions in Andhra

Pradesh” (Abstract) National seminar on “Climate change and Food

security: Challenges and Opportunities for Tuber Crops” being

organized by Indian Society for Root Crops and Central Tuber Crops

Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram.

ARI, Rajendranagar

Dr.A.Girwani, and Smt. P.Lalitha Kameswari. ‘Kanakambaram

sagulo melakuvalu’, Shakshi, 12.2.2011.