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Fortnight Focus Events Education Extension General Dr. YSRHU e-News letter Fortnightly e.Newsletter of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University Volume.III, Issue 21 Dr.YSRHU e.Newsletter 1 st 15 th November, 2017 Events AP AgTech Summit 2017 Sri. M. Venkaiah Naidu garu, Hon'ble Vice-President of India and Sri. Nara Chandrababu Naidu garu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the presence of Sri. Somireddy Chandramo- han Reddy garu, Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture and Agri-Processing and Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, I.F.S., Vice-Chancellor and Ex-officio Secretary to Govt.of A.P. released the improved varieties developed by Dr.YSRHU at AP AgTech Summit-2017 organized by Govt of Andhra Pradesh from 15 th 17 th November 2017. The University has arranged an Exhibition stall along with Department of Horticulture and displayed the live specimens of varieties and latest technologies pertaining to smart farming. University officers, Scientists and students attended the deliberations given by business heads, start-up founders, leading policymakers, and technology experts to promote innovative ideas for agricultural transformation in the state. The summit ended with the valedictory address by Mr. Bill Gates, Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and Hon’ble Chief minister, A.P.

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Fortnight Focus

Events Education Extension General

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

Volume.III, Issue – 21 Dr.YSRHU e.Newsletter 1st —15th November, 2017

Events

AP AgTech Summit 2017

Sri. M. Venkaiah Naidu garu, Hon'ble Vice-President of India and Sri. Nara Chandrababu Naidu

garu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the presence of Sri. Somireddy Chandramo-

han Reddy garu, Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture and Agri-Processing and

Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, I.F.S., Vice-Chancellor and Ex-officio Secretary to Govt.of A.P. released the

improved varieties developed by Dr.YSRHU at AP AgTech Summit-2017 organized by Govt of Andhra

Pradesh from 15th –17th November 2017. The University has arranged an Exhibition stall along with

Department of Horticulture and displayed the live specimens of varieties and latest technologies

pertaining to smart farming. University officers, Scientists and students attended the deliberations

given by business heads, start-up founders, leading policymakers, and technology experts to promote

innovative ideas for agricultural transformation in the state. The summit ended with the valedictory

address by Mr. Bill Gates, Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and Hon’ble Chief minister, A.P.

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Educational Tours

Final year B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture students of CoH, Venkataramanna-

gudem departed for South India educational tour scheduled from 12th

to 23rd Nov, 2017 under the guidance of Sri. Chinnabbai, Asst Prof

(Ento.) and Dr. Zehra Salma, Asst Prof (Hort.).

A visit to guava nurseries at Kadiadda village for the students of

M.Sc (Fruit science) and B.Sc (Hons.), II year was arranged by

Dr. V. Sudhavani, Asst Prof, Er. B. Chennakesavulu, Asst Prof and

Dr. A. Harsha Vardhan, Asst Prof (Horti), College of Horticulture,

Venkataramannagudem. Students were acquainted with the

techniques of mass multiplication of terminal cuttings of guava.

Fresher’s Day Celebrations

Freshers’ day at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta was

celebrated on 09.11.2017. Programme was presided over by

Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean, Ananthrajupeta. Dr. K.T. Venkata

Ramana, Zonal Research Head & Principal Scientist, CRS, Tirupati

attended the function as chief guest. Dr. K. Sankar Reddy, Rtd. Associ-

ate Director of Research (ANGRAU) attended the function as a special

invitee.

Freshers’ day was celebrated at CoH, Parvathipuram on

03.11.2017. Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs and Dr. K.

Gopal, Controller of Examinations attended the Freshers’ day

celebrations.

RHWEP Activities

RHWEP students of CoH, Anantharajupeta allotted to CRS, Tirupati

organized an exhibition and Rythu Sadassu as part of RHWE

programme and exhibited models, charts, live samples and value added

products for the benefit of the farmers and also organized farmer,

scientist and students interaction to clarify the field level problems in

cultivation of various Horticultural crops at Adapareddipalli village on

01.11.2017. Rythu Sadassu was presided over by Dr. M. Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, Dean of Horticul-

ture. Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean, CoH, Anantharajupeta, Dr. K.T. Venkataramana, Member,

Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU and Zonal Research Head have attended the programme.

Education

Dr. H. P. Singh, Former DDG (Hort.), ICAR and Chairman, CHAI, New

Delhi and Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, I.F.S., Vice-Chancellor addressed

the delegates during “Knowledge sharing workshop on tropical fruits:

Banana and Pomegranate” on 05.11.2017 at Anantapuramu. Scien-

tists and Department Officials and Farmers have participated.

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RHWEP students of CoH, Anantharajupeta allotted to HRS,

Nandyal organized an exhibition and Rythu Sadassu as part of

RHWE programme and exhibited models, charts, live samples

and value added products for the benefit of the participant farm-

ers and also organized farmer, scientist and students interaction

to clarify the field level problems in cultivation of various Horti-

cultural crops at Mahadevapuram village on 04.11.2017. Rythu

Sadassu was presided over by Dr. M. Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, staff and stu-

dents have attended the programme.

Rythu Sadassu was organized on 03.11.2017 by RHWEP students,

CoH, Venkataramannagudem at HRS, Kovvur, Dr. B. V. K. Bhaga-

wan, Zonal Head, Dr. D. R. Salomi Suneetha, Associate Dean (i/c),

Dr. Mamatha, Scientist, Dr. Snehalatha, Scientist and Dr. Zehra

Salma, Asst Prof and AD’s representative participated in the pro-

gramme. Students exhibited Horticultural crops and the products.

Active discussions were carried out with the farmers regarding the

latest technologies adopted in farming.

Rythu Sadassu was organized on 01.11.2017 by RHWEP

students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem attached to KVK,

Pandirimamidi. Dr. M. Rajasekhar, Prof & Associate Dean (i/c)

of CoH, Venkataramannagudem, Dr. K. Sesha Kiran Asst Prof

and AD’s representative, Dr. S. Adarsha, Scientist, Sri. Rajasek-

har, Scientist and Sri. N. Srividhya Rani, Scientist of KVK,

Pandirimamidi participated in the programme. Farmers visited

the stalls arranged by the RHWEP students.

Notable Findings

Severe fruit fly and moderate fruit borer damage and

Phytopthora fruit rot on green fruits of guava var. Bihi at

HRS, Anantharjupeta was reported by Smt. T. Nagalakshmi,

Scientist (Pl. Path) .

A Neuroptera predator Micromus timidus Hagen belonging to family

Hemrobiidae was identified and was found feeding on aphids on

Cocoa in Kalavalapalli village of West Godavari district was reported

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

during the roving survey carried out on 13.11.2017 .

Research

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Extension Training Programmes

On 06.11.2017, Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agril Extn.), KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem organized one day training cum exposure visit to the

horticultural farmers of Guntur district to equip with latest technolo-

gies in horticulture and allied sectors. In this programme a total of 100

farmers have participated. Sri. P. Sivarama Krishna, Hon’ble member

Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU attended as chief guest.

Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension addressed the farmers during

the inaugural session.

Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem conducted six days training program on “Friends of coconut

tree” from 06.11.2017 to 11.11.2017 with the help of Coconut Devel-

opment Board. Participants were given training on climbing the coco-

nut tree with the help of machine and also clarified their doubts in

cultivation aspects, pests and diseases.

On 07.11.2017, Sri. G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem conducted a training and awareness programme on

“Safe and Judicious use of pesticides” at KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem. All the University Officers attended this training programme

and addressed the participants and explained about safe and

judicious use of pesticides followed by a demonstration on safe use

of pesticides.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem organized one day training cum exposure

visit to the horticultural farmers of Odisha state for equipping with lat-

est technologies in horticultural crops on 15.11.2017. In this programme

a total of 40 farmers have participated. Dr.V.Deepthi, has explained

about the demo units and KVK activities.

Sri.M.Ravindra Babu, Scientist (Hort), HRS, Venkataramannagudem

attended a training programme as resource person on “Importance of

mulching and fertigation in vegetable cultivation” at Singarajupalem,

Nallajarla mandal organized by Department of Horticulture and

explained about the advantages of using mulching, drip irrigation and

fertigation in various vegetable crops.

Vocational Training Programmes

As a part of one day training programme for RHWEP students were

taken to Cashew processing unit at Kothapalli village of Gokavaram

mandal and showed the machinery used for boiling, drying and then

cutting of the cashew nut and separation of the kernel from the nut.

Miss N. Sri Vidya Rani, Scientist (Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi. has

coordinated the visit on 02.11.2017.

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A Vocational training programme on Rubber tapping, processing

and management practices was conducted at KVK, Pandirimamidi in

collaboration with ITDA, Rampachodavaram and Central Rubber

Board, Rampachodavaram from 30.10.2017 to 04.11.2017. The

method of tapping and processing of rubber was explained to the

trainees at Devarapalli village. Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist and Head

explained briefly regarding the six days training programme and its

usefulness during the valedictory function.

Diagnostic Visits

Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agril Extn.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem

conducted diagnostic field visit in cocoa garden on 01.11.2017 and

observed mealy bug infestation and recommended to spray profenophos

@ 2ml/l of water.

Sri. G.Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl Path.), KVK, Vonipenta visited banana

fields on 03.11.2017 at Yerraballi village of Mydukur mandal. During the

visit potassium deficiency was observed and recommended spraying of

sulphate of potash or potassium nitrate @ 5g/l twice at 7 days interval.

Sri. G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl Path.), KVK, Vonipenta visited tomato,

turmeric and paddy fields on 06.11.2017 at Uppugunta Palli, Mydukur

mandal and observed fruit borer damage in tomato, turmeric rhizome fly

incidence and Leaf folder infestation in paddy. Recommended the

spraying of flubendiamide @ 0.3 g/l for tomato fruit borer, soil applica-

tion of carbofuran 3G @ 10 Kg per acre against rhizome fly and

chlorpyriphos @ 2 ml/l for paddy leaf folder.

Sri. M. Ravindra Babu, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem

visited capsicum and chrysanthemum crops grown under polyhouses and

shade nets at Rallakunta, Dwaraka Tirumala mandal on 08.11.2017 and

advised the farmer about proper trellising method in capsicum and sug-

gested to spray acetamiprid @ 0.3 g/l against whitefly in chrysanthemum.

Dr. M. Janaki, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Peddapuram attended as a

resource person to Plant Clinic programme held at Manguturthi Village

of Pithapuram Mandal on November 2nd, 2017 organized by Reliance

Foundation, Kakinada and observed the sucking pests incidence in

most of the vegetable crops, wilt in brinjal and black rot in cabbage

and recommended the control measures for the pests and diseases.

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

carried out field diagnostic survey on 15.11.2017 in Damarapalli village

of Kadiypulanka mandal of East Godavari district for spiralling rugose

whitefly in coconut and suggested its management measures to the

farmers.

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On 11.11.2017, K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Pandirima-

midi visited oil palm orchards intercropped with Cocoa at

Vemulakonda village of Rampachodavaram mandal under ATMA

demonstrations (Intercropping of cocoa in Oil palm orchards). Cocoa

seedlings are at vegetative stage and observed leaf eating caterpillar

infestation. Recommended the farmers to go for sprayings with

quinalphos @ 2 ml/l or acephate 1g/l.

Dr. R. Nagaraju, Sr.Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anantharajupeta

visited newly established Horticultural organic farm at Thondawada

village, Tirupati on 10.11.2017 and suggested suitable techniques in

preparation of Ghana Jeevamrutham and necessary control measures

against nematodes before taking up new Thai guava plantation.

On 15.11.17, Sri.K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Pandirima-

midi visited marigold var.Arka Bangara field (under ATMA Demo’s)

at Rayapalli village of Addateegala mandal. The crop is at flowering

stage and suggested the farmers to harvest the flowers during morn-

ing or evening hours to overcome the field heat and to have better

shelf-life.

On 01.11.2017, Miss S. Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), Sri Vidya Rani. N,

Scientist (Extn.) and P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandiri-

mamidi visited redgram var. LRG-52 and blackgram var.LBG-752

fields at Devaram village of Devipatnam mandal. Crops are at

flowering and pod formation stage respectively. Provided critical

On 03.11.2017, Sri. G.Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.) and

Dr.K.Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem conducted diagnostic visit in citrus orchards at Dwaraka

Tirumala mandal and observed infestation of leaf miner, citrus

canker, gummosis and wilt. Later conducted off-campus training

programme in citrus at Jajulakunta village, Dwaraka Tirumala

mandal and explained about pest & disease management in citrus.

On 03.11.2017, Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento,), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem conducted diagnostic visit in groundnut field at Marempalli village

and observed severe infestation of tikka leaf spot and iron deficiency.

Suggested to spray mancozeb@2 g and carbendazim @ 1 g/l or

hexaconazole@ 2 ml/l or tebuconazole @ 1 ml/l against tikka leaf spot

and spraying of Feso4@ 1% at 30,40 and 50 days after sowing.

On 14.11.2017, Dr.K.Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.), KVK,

Venkataramannagudem conducted diagnostic visit in banana field at

Bangarugudem village and observed that the field was severely

affected by potassium deficiency and suggested to apply 50 gm

nitrogen,50 gm potassium per plant in each split at 45,90,135 and

180 DAP.

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On 04.11.2017, Sri. G. Shali Raju Scientist, (Ento.), KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem conducted diagnostic visit in brinjal field at

Telikicherla village and observed infestation of brinjal shoot and fruit

borer and little leaf of brinjal and suggested to remove the affected

terminal shoots and affected fruits, foliar application of profenophos

@ 2 ml/lit or thiodicarb@ 0.3 g/lit for shoot and fruit borer and

removal & destruction of virus infected plants followed by spraying

of dimethoate @ 2ml/l.

On 04.11.2017, Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science)

and Dr. A. Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), KVK,

Venkataramannagudem has conducted Infectious Bursal Disease

(IBD) vaccination camp to 2- 3 weeks old poultry chicks and created

awareness about seasonal vaccination in poultry at Pandugudem

village, Buttaihgudem mandal and K.Nagampalem village, Polavaram

mandal .

On 07.11.2017, Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agril Extn.), KVK, Venkataraman-

nagudem conducted diagnostic visit in blackgram field at Chodavaram

village and observed incidence of spodoptera, white fly and rust disease

and suggested to spray novaluron@1ml/l for spodoptera, installation of

yellow and blue sticky traps @20 per acre and spraying of tridemorph @

1ml/l.

On 14.11.2017, G. Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem conducted diagnostic visit in groundnut fields at Chintalapudi

and T. Narsapuram mandals under CFLDs on oilseeds and observed

severe infestation of leaf miner, spodptera, tikka leaf spot, stemrot

and root knot nematode and suggested to install pheromone traps @

4/acre, foliar application of flubendiamide @0.2 ml/l against leaf

miner and spodoptera, spraying of mancozeb @ 2 g and carbendazim @ 1 g/l or hexaconazole @ 2

ml/l or tebuconazole @ 1 ml/l against tikka leaf spot, foliar application of hexaconazole @ 2 ml/l

around the infected plant for the control of stem rot, application of carbofuran 3G @ 10-12 kg/acre

immediately after irrigation against root knot nematode.

On 14.11.2017, G. Shali Raju Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem visited apiary unit consisting of 200 A.mellifera bee hives and

150 A.cerana bee hives maintained by 50 Bee keepers in acid lime,

coconut+cocoa and oil palm orchards at T. Narsapuram mandal and

explained about the management of bee hives during winter season.

Polam Pilustondi

On 01.11.2017, Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agril Extn.), KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem attended “Polam Pilustondi” programme in black gram and

ground nut crops at Neeladripuram and Kunavaram villages organized by

Department of Agriculture, Tadepalligudem and explained the

production technology of pulses.

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FLDs

Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, KVK, Venkataramannagudem initiated FLD on

“Importance of micro nutrients in acid lime” and also distributed input

Arka citrus special micronutrient mixture to farmers on 03.11.2017.

On 7.11.2017, Dr. V. Deepthi, scientist (Agril Extn.) KVK, Venkataraman-

nagudem visited the turmeric field in Jaggaraochodavaram village. Ap-

plied the neem powder and Trichoderma viride against the rhizome rot

disease.

Dr. E. Karunasree, Senior Scientist & Head, Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist

(Fishery Science), Dr. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery

Science) has distributed the Super Napier fodder to the famers under the

technical program of KVK, Venkataramannagudem on 10.11.2017.

Fish fingerlings were released in to the fish pond to demon-

strate composite fish culture under KVK instructional farm on

11.11.2017 by Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension,

Dr.YSRHU along with Dr.E.Karunasree, Senior Scientist & Head,

Dr. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), Sri. G.

ShaliRaju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem .

On 13.11.2017, Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agril Extn.), KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem distributed the critical inputs viz., blackgram seed var.

TBG-104, bio fertilizers, seed treatment chemicals and pre-

emergence herbicide under CFLDs on pulses for the year 2017-18

(rabi) to the farmers from Lakshmipuram village, Dwaraka Tirumala

mandal and explained the varietal characteristics of blackgram

variety TBG-104.

KVK, Pandirimamidi has conducted field day and crop cutting experi-

ments in blackgram var. LBG-752 fields at Devipatnam village on

07.11.2017, by Miss S. Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and P. Raja Sekhar,

Scientist (SS&AC),

General

Exposure Visits

An exposure visit to about 100no.farmers from Guntur Dist. was organ-

ized by Dept. of Horticulture, Guntur to Dr.YSR HU campus. Sri.P.Siva

Ramakrishna, Honble Member,Board of Management,Dr.YSR HU accom-

panied the farmers. During this visit, they were explained different activi-

ties of KVK, IPM demonstration plots, Nursery, Apiary unit , live stock

units and other units by Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Sri. G. Shaliraju and Dr. A. Devivaraprasad Reddy,

KVK, Venkataramannagudem on 09.11.2017.

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NABARD officials and Co-operative bank officials from AP, Gujarat

and UP states visited College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem

on 14.11.2017. Dr. M. Rajasekhar, Prof & Associate Dean (i/c) of CoH,

Venkataramannagudem accompanied them and explained all the

activities going-on in the campus of Dr.YSRHU, Venkataramanna-

gudem.

Twenty one Multi Purpose Extension Officers and Agricultural Officer,

Chagallu from Department of Agriculture, Kovvur division have visited

HRS, Peddapuram on 01.11.2017 and Dr. M. Janaki, Scientist (Hort.) &

Head, HRS, Peddapuram has explained the production technology of

Twenty five farmers of Odisha state have visited HRS, Peddapuram

along with Assistant Horticulturist, Odisha and J.V.R. Satyavani,

Chief Technical Officer (Horticulture), KVK, Kalavacherla on

14.11.2017 and Dr. M. Janaki, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS,

Peddapuram has explained the production technology of cassava

and sweet potato.

Human Resource Development

Dr. K. Sasikala, Asst Prof (Agron.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended ten days training pro-

gramme on “Tools on monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of rainfed technologies and

development programmes” at CRIDA, Hyderabad from Nov 1st-10th, 2017.

Dr. N. Emmanuel, Asst Prof (Ento.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended ten days training

programme on “Emerging tools and technologies for agricultural knowledge communication” at

NAARM, Hyderabad from Nov 1st-10th, 2017.

Dr. K. Sesha Kiran, Asst Prof (Pl. Path.), CoH, Venkataramanna-gudem attended National conference on “Emerging trends in Agri Nanotechnology - 2017” organized by ANGRAU and Society of Agri Nanotechnology held at S V Veterinary University Auditorium, Tiru-pati from 2nd-3rd November, 2017.

Meetings

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl.Path) & Head and Smt D. Aparna, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkatara-

mannagudem participated in XXV Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on MAP & Betelvine at MPUAT,

Udaipur from 11th-14th November, 2017.

On 01.11.2017, Dr. A. Srinivas, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Pandirima-

midi attended Workshop/Sensitization programme for Krishi Vigyan

Kendras of Andhra Pradesh as a part of “Vigilance Awareness Week” at

RARS, Lam, Guntur. In this programme made a presentation on Selec-

tion and reporting of beneficiaries for training programme by KVKs

under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and created awareness to all the

KVK heads. Special Guest Smt. T. SobhaManjari, Addl. Supdt. of Police & Regional Vigilance Enforce-

ment Officer, Guntur and Chief Guest T. V. SatyaNarayana, Registrar, ANGRAU addressed the KVK

heads regarding Vigilance Awareness week.

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Twenty five farmers from Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district visited

HRS, Ambajipeta on 14.11.2017 under Andhra Pradesh Grameena

Sammillitha Padhakam (APRIGP), Velugu DRDA and were imparted

training on the production, protection technologies and value addition of

coconut and cocoa by the scientists and later visited the experimental

plots.

Agriculture Polytechnic students from Pydah College of Engineering,

Patvala, Kakinada visited HRS, Ambajipeta on 15.11.2017 on an exposure

visit and were briefed about the research activities pertaining to crop

improvement, crop production, quality planting seed material

production and plant protection aspects including mass multiplication of

biocontrol agents and their role in pest control.

Dr. G. Ramanandam, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Ambajipeta visited the Parasite

Breeding Unit at Sompeta of Srikakulam district and then Amalapadu village and observed the black

headed caterpillar incidence and supplied Bracon hebetor (1000 nos.), Goniozus napantidis (10000

nos.) parasitoids to 6 farmers in Amalapadu village of Srikakulam district for the management of

coconut black headed caterpillar.

Publications

K. Venkata Subbaiah, N.N. Reddy and M.L.N. Reddy. 2017. Effect of paclobutrazol and other chemi-

cals on yield and quality of mango cv. Banganpalli. International Journal of Science, Environment

and Technology. Vol. 6 (3). PP:1809 – 1819.

K. Venkata Subbaiah, N.N. Reddy and M.L.N. Reddy. 2017. Effect of Bio-Inputs on Production and

Soil Characteristics of Mango Orchard. Trends in Biosciences. Vol. 10(19). PP: 3463-3467.

K. Venkata Subbaiah, N.N. Reddy and M.L.N. Reddy. 2017. Effect of paclobutrazol and other chemi-

cals on yield and physico-chemical characteristics of mango cv. Banganpalli. Trends in Biosciences.

Vol.10(19). PP: 3500-3005.

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