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Fortnight Focus
Events Education Research Extension General
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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Compiled & Edited by : Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension
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