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Dr. YSRHU e-Newsletter Fortnightly e-Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University
Volume-II, Issue –16 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 16th —31st August, 2016
Fortnight Focus
Events Education Research Extension General
Events
Board of management meeting
39th Board of management meeting of Dr. Y.S.R.Horticultural University was held on 31.08.2016 at
University Head Quarters, Venkataramannagudem. Dr. B.M.C.Reddy, Vice-Chancellor and chairman
made a presentation on various activities being undertaken in the university after 38th Board of
management meeting and the board discussed about the agenda items. Members of Board of man-
agement visited the automated plug type nursery production unit and polyhouses at Centre of Ex-
cellence for Protected Cultivation in the campus.
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Education
Site inspections
A Committee constituted by Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University has in-
spected the places from where the expression of interests have come to
establish Private Horticultural Colleges in the State of Andhra Pradesh
from 22.08.2016 to 26.08.2016.
Exposure visits
Dr. A.V.D.Dorajee Rao, Asst. Professor (Hort.), COH, Venkataramanna-
gudem arranged an exposure visit to third year B Sc (Hons.) Horticul-
ture students to show the landscaping and bioaesthetic plantings at ca-
nal and Godavari bunds, town park at Nidadavolu, Hydal Power station
at Settipeta, SRLE Hospital, Nidadavolu, beautification of highway on
NH-16, corporate offices, railway stations, State Forest Research Centre,
Rajahmundry, Madhurapudi air port and Sir Arthur Cotton Museum.
Students of ISTS College of Engineering for Women, Rajamahendrava-ram visited HRS, Kovvur on 23.08.2016. Smt. R. Naga Lakshmi , Scientist (Hort) explained about the various equipments used in tissue culture laboratory. Ms. T.Sowmya, RA(Pl.Path) explained about the primary and secondary hardening of banana plantlets under green house conditions and also explained about drip irrigation equipment under field condi-tions.
Research
Biocontrol agent for rust diseases
Dr. P. Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl.Pathology), HRS, Venkataramannagudem
recorded leaf rust (Hemileia hollarhenae) on Kodisapala (Holarrhena anti-
dysenterica) a medicinal tree and the maggots of Mycodiplosis sp. (Diptera:
Cecidomyiidae) a dipteran fly feeding on rust uredospores. The larval popula-
tion ranged from 6 to 39/leaf, which varied with the rust per cent incidence
and the stage of uredospores. It was identified as voracious
predator on uredospores and a natural biocontrol agent on
rust diseases caused by Phakospora ampelopsidis on grape-
vine in Taiwan, Puccinia recondita on wheat (Kaushl et al.,
2015) in India and Hemileia vastatrix on coffee (Ong and
Vandermeer, 2015).
Mango root stock
Mr. D. Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.), Horticultural Research Station, Anantharajupet collected mango root stock varieties viz., Bappakai and Kurukkan, three varieties of Jasmine viz., Arka Surabhi, Arka Arpan, Arka Aradhana and nine varieties of chrysanthemum viz., Chandrakanth, Indira, Chandrika, Kirti, Yellow Star, Usha Kiran, Yellow Gold, Arka Ravi, Arka Pink Star from IIHR, Bengaluru.
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Extension
Training programmes
Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (PP) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi attended a farmers training programme on “Cultivation of Pomegranate” organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Yagantipalle on 18.08.2016.
Smt. R. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur imparted training
on “Improved Package of Practices in Banana cultivation” to the farmers from Torredu and Madhurapudi villages in Korukonda mandal of East Godavari district at Regional Horticultural Training Institute, Eluru on
26.08.2016.
Dr. R. Nagaraju, Asst. Professor (Hort), COH, Anantharajupet participated in the Training-cum-Exposure visit to the polyhouse farmers and Horticulture engineers on 18th August, 2016 at Centre of Excellence, Kuppam, Chittoor (Dist) as a resource person.
Crop visits
Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist & Head, Sri P.Venkata Ramana, SMA (SS&AC)
KVK, Pandirimamidi, Sri K.V.N.Chakradhara Babu, IAS, PO – ITDA,
Rampachodavaram, Smt. Padmaja, PD-ATMA, Kakinada and NGO rep-
resentatives visited sorghum, bajra, korra, redgram, paddy demonstra-
tion fields on 23.08.2016 as a follow up visit to check the seasonal con-
ditions in Rampa, Gorramamidi, Madicherla, Chilakamamidi village of
Rampachodavaram & Maredumilli mandal.
Diagnostic visits
Sri. M. Ravindra Babu, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem
visited brinjal and bitter gourd fields at Kondaveedu, Yadlapadu man-
dal, Guntur district. Fruit and Shoot Borer (FSB) in brinal and fruit fly
damage in bitter gourd was noticed. Use of pheromone traps, removal
and destruction of infested fruits and shoots followed by spraying of
profenophos @ 2 ml/lt was recommended for FSB.
Dr. K. Swarajya Lakshmi, Assoc. Professor (Hort.), Dr. M. Raja Naik,
Asst. Professor (Hort.) and Dr. Ch. Ruth, Asst. Professor (Pl. Pathology),
COH, Anantharajupet visited banana and citrus fields at Y. Kota, Y.S.R
Kadapa dist on 27.08.2016 and observed nutrient deficiencies, sigatoka
leaf spot and suggested management practices for both the crops.
Disease Survey
Sowmya Tetali, RA (Pl. Path), Dr. K. Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.) and Mrs. R. Naga
Lakshmi Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur conducted roving survey in various ba-nana fields of Ryali and Ravulapaddu villages of Ravulapalem mandal in East
Godavari district on 30.08.2016 and observed sigatoka leaf spot in Tella Chak-
kera Keli and Karpura Chakkera Keli cultivars and Rhizome rot in Tella Chak-kera Keli cultivar in traces.
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Field diagnostic visits to the Cluster Frontline Demonstration fields- Red
gram and Green gram were conducted by Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Senior Sci-
entist and Head, KVK, Venkatarmannagudem on 22nd and 24th in Jeelu-
gumilli and Buttaigudem mandals and observed the effect of long dry
spell in green gram fields at flowering stage and suggested for spraying
of 2 % urea. Red gram crop is in vegetative stage and neem soap is pro-
vided as pest repellent @ 5 g/l.
Dr. E. Karunasree, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Venkataramanna-
gudem visited vegetable fields in tribal villages Bandarlagudem and
Pandugudem in Buttaigudem mandal and Venkataramannagudem vil-
lage of Tadepalligudem mandal on 29th August, 2016 and demon-
strated installation of yellow sticky traps for the control of white fly in
brinjal and chilli crops and pheromone traps in brinjal for assessing the
incidence of shoot and fruit borer. kkkistir
Follow up visit to Apiary unit established in cashew garden of Sri. K.
Posa Rao, Kamaiahkunta village on 29.09.2016 and observed the per-
formance of colonies of Apis-cerana indica honey bees. The colonies
were found to be healthy and brood chambers were completely filled
and ready for adding super frames. Comb foundation sheets were given
as additional assistance to the trainee.
Distribution of Aseel poultry birds
Aseel poultry birds were distributed in tribal villages as a part of Tribal Sub Plan activities of KVK,
Venkataramannagudem on 31.08.2016. 1000 Aseel birds were reared at KVK instructional farm
and given to tribal families in Jeelugumilli and Buttaigudem mandals as supplementary income gen-
erating activity to tribal families.
Visitors
Sri P.Govinda Satyanarayana garu , MLA, Anakapalli and Hon’ble
Member, Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU visited PHTRS, Venkata-
ramannagudem along with Scientists of RARS, Anakapalli on
24.08.2016. Dr. B. Prasanna Kumar, Principal Scientist (Hort.) &
Head explained about the functioning of ripening chamber and cold
storage and vegetable processing unit.
Twenty trainees accompanied by Dr.K.S. Nagaraj, Assistant Profes-
sor (Fruit Science) and Mr.A.N.Subhash, Asst Professor (Agronomy)
from College of Horticulture, Kolar, Karnataka visited College of
Horticulture, Anantharajupet to on 30.08.2016 and acquainted with
the activities and production technology of horticultural crops’.
General
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Parthenium Awareness Week
At COH , Anantharajupet
The “11th Parthenium Week” was conducted from 16th to 22th August,
2016 at Punnetivaripalli, an adopted village of COH, Anantharajupet to
create awareness and for adoption of integrated approach to eradicate
the rampant weed, parthenium. This was conducted as a component of
Swachh Barath programme.
At KVK, Pandirimamidi
As part of Parthenium Awareness Week KVK, Pandirimamidi organized
Parthenium removal programme on 22.08.2016. Staff of KVK demon-
strated control of Parthenium through different methods like using
brush cutter, spraying of herbicide and manual weeding and created
awareness on effective management practices.
At Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira
Parthenium eradication programme was taken up as part of Parthenium
Awareness week at S.S.P.G. horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira on
22.08.2016. In this programme Dr.M.Ramakrishna, Principal explained
about the harmful effects of parthenium and eradication methods to the
students. All the students, staff members and workers of the college par-
ticipated and removed parthenium weed in the college premises.
Meditation classes
Students and Staff of College of Horticulture, Anantharajupet partici-
pated in meditation classes for three days on 19st, 20th and 22ndAugust,
2016 organized by Heartfulness foundation, Tirupati. An advantage of
doing meditation was explained to the gathering.
Meetings attended
Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of Student of Affairs has attended the vice-
chancellor's meet at command room, Durga ghat, vijayawada to study
the IT Process on behalf of vice-chancellor of Dr.YSRHU along with
Dr. K.Uma Krishna, Associate Professor, IT faculty on 19.08.2016.
Dr.B.V.K.Bhagavan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) and Head, HRS, Kovvur participated in the workshop on “Development of cold chain for export oriented Perishables” at Rajiv Gandhi International Air-
port, Hyderabad on 30.08.2016.
Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist & Head, KVK, Pandirimamidi attended Group Meeting on Cluster FLDs on
Pulses (NFSM) & Oilseeds (NMOOP) – 2016-17 on 19th to 20th August, 2016 at ATARI, Zone-V, Hy-
derabad. During this meeting progress of Kharif demonstration, seasonal condition, rainfall, crop
condition, training programmes conducted, monitoring visits and rabi action plan were presented
and discussed.
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Dr. B. Govinda Rajulu, Principal Scientist (Pl.Path) and Head, Citrus
Research Station, Petlur participated in district level Agricultural and
Allied sectors - Farmer Scientist interaction programme on the eve of
Krishna Pushkaralu - 2016 at ZP Hall, Nellore on 16.08.2016.
NSS Activities
The NSS unit of COH, Venkataramannagudem has organized ‘Tiranga
March’ on 22.08.2016 as a mark of commemoration of 70th Independ-
ence Day. NSS volunteers participated in the march under the guidance
of NSS programme Officers, Dr.V.Sudha Vani, Asst. Professor and
Dr.N.Emmaneul ,Asst. Professor.
“Tiranga March” campaign was conducted by NSS unit and the staff as well as the students of College of Horticulture, Anantharajupet have par-ticipated on 22.08.2016.
Students of B.Sc(Hons) Horticulture of COH, Venkataramannagudem along with Dr. V.Sudhavani,
Asst. Professor (Hort.) and Dr. N. Emmanuel, Asst. Professor (Ento) participated in the Literary
Competitions at Vijayawada on the eve of Krishna Pushkaralu-2016 organized by Government of
Andhra Pradesh.
TV and Radio programmes
Dr.P.Sunitha, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended Phone-in-live programme on
“Kuragayalalo sasyarakshna” at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 18.08.2016.
Dr.C.Venkata Ramana, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Lam attended Phone-in-live programme on “Mirapalo
adhika digubadiki suchanalu” at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 25.08.2016.
Dr. Syed Sadarunnisa, Asst. Professor (H), COH, Anantharajupet attended a radio programme on
“Varshaadharapu Kooragayala Saagulo Melakuvalu” at All India Radio, Kadapa, broadcasted on
22.08.2016.
Awards
,
Ms. Monica Sahu, I.D.No. VH/13-39 got second prize in the event of slo-
gan writing and received the certificate from Secretary, Chief Planning
Office, Govt. of A.P. in Literary Competitions at Vijayawada on the eve of
Krishna Pushkaralu-2016 organized Government of A.P.
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Published by: Dr. B.M.C. Reddy, 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,
Venkataramannagudem-534 101, W.G. Dist., A.P.
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