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Volume.III, Issue – 22 Dr.YSRHU e.Newsletter 15th —30th November, 2017

Events

AP AgTech Summit 2017

Sri. N. Chandra Babu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister,

Sri. S. Chandramohan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for

Agriculture & Horticulture and Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair &

Trustee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation visited the

exhibition on the final day of AP AgTech Summit-2017

held at Visakhapatnam from 15th to 17th, November,

2017. Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor,

Commissioner of Horticulture & Ex-officio Secretary

(Horticulture and Sericulture) to Govt. of Andhra Pradesh explained about the improved varieties/

hybrids developed by Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University in various horticultural crops.

Vice-Chancellor’s Visit

Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, Vice-Chancellor along with

Dr. J. Dilip Babu, Director of Research visited HRS,

Chintapalli, Centre of Excellence for Orchids on 16.11.2017.

Reviewed the progress of seed production in turmeric and

ginger, and also inaugurated the Master Pepper Nursery at

Horticultural Nursery & Training Centre, ITDA, Chintapalli.

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Educational Tours

South India Educational Tour was conducted from 12th to 23rd Nov,

2017 to Final year B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture students of College of

Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem. During the tour the students

visited various ICAR institutes, Research Stations and Colleges of

SAUs under the guidance of Mr. Chinnabbai, Asst. Professor (Ento.)

and Dr. Zehra Salma, Asst. Professor (Hort.).

South India Educational Tour to ICAR institutes, Research

Stations and Colleges of SAUs was organized for B.Sc. (Hons) in

Horticulture students of College of Horticulture, Anantharaju-

peta from 12th to 23rd Nov, 2017 under the guidance of

Dr. M. Raja Naik, Asst. Professor (Hort.) and Dr. Y. Sireesha, Asst.

Professor (Pl. Path.) .

Awareness Meetings on “Women’s Rights and Empowerment”

A guest lecture to the girl students at CoH, Venkataramanna-

gudem on "Provisions of the Constitution and laws relating to

women’s rights and empowerment" by Smt. Suryamani

Mukharjee, Advocate, Tadepalligudem was arranged on

29.11.2017. Dr. A. Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs in the

presence of Dr.K.Umajyothi, Associate Dean, Dr. P.

Subbaramamma, Asst. Professor (Pl. Physiology) & Member Secretary, WPC, Dr. T. Suseela, Asst.

Professor (Hort.) & Officer-in-Charge Student Affairs and other staff members distributed prize

money to the winners of the competitions held for the girl students on this occasion.

A Guest lecture on “Provisions of the Constitution and laws

relating to women's rights and empowerment” was given by

Prof. Sita Kumari, Head, Chairperson for Board of Studies,

Liaison officer of Legal Matters, Department of Law, Sri.

Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam, Tirupati on 29.11.2017.

Prize money was given to the winners by Dr. M.L.N. Reddy,

Dean of Horticulture in the presence of Dr. Ramakrishna, Associate Dean, Dr. C. Madhumathi,

Professor and In charge, Women Protection Cell and Staff members of CoH, Anantharajupeta.

Exposure Visits

Dr. V. Sudhavani, Asst. Professor (Hort), COH, Venkataramanna-

gudem conducted an exposure visit to the wholesale fruit and onion

market at Tadepalligudem to the students of third year B.Sc. (Hons.)

on 27.11.2017.

Dr. C. Madhumathi, Professor (Hort.) and Sri. Hari Vara Prasad, Teaching Associate (Plant Breed-

ing), College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta arranged a field trip to second year B.Sc. (Hons) in

Horticulture students to RARS, ANGRAU and Citrus Research Station, Tirupati on 27.11.2017.

Education

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Guest Lecture

Sri. Vangirapu Ravi Kumar, Ex-scientist of ISRO and NASA and

Secretary to late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam delivered a guest lecture on

“Personality Development” to the students and teaching Staff of College

of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem on 28.11.2017.

Notable Findings

Sri. D. Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.), Smt. T. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Path), Sri. Y. Chandra Sekhar,

Research Associate, (Pl. Path), HRS, Anantharajupeta and Smt. G. Sarada, Assistant Professor, CoH,

Anantharajupet along with Horticultural Officer, Department of Horticulture, Rly. Kodur visited

Horticultural Farm of Department of Horticulture, Govt of Andhra Pradesh on 27.11.2017 and

observed severe infestation of gummosis on mango and suggested remedial measures.

Survey and surveillance of diseases in major Horticultural crops in Rayalaseema Zone

During the survey on disease incidence in horticultural crops in Kurnool and Anantapur districts

10-70 % incidence of leaf curl virus in chilli, bacterial blight (75%) in pomegranate, Alternaria blight

(15-20%) in chrysanthemum, wilt (10%) and iron deficiency in curry leaf, anthracnose (10-25 %)

in mango, ring spot virus (15-20 %) and flower drop (60-70 %) in papaya, foot rot (25-60%) in

betel vine.

Research

Symptoms of Gummosis

Botryodiplodia conidia under microscopic observation

Wilting symptoms of gummosis affected mango

tree

Mycelium of Lasiodiplo-dia theobromae under

microscopic & observa-tion

Extension

Vocational Trainings

Two vocational training programmes on “Rubber tapping,

processing and management practices” were conducted at KVK,

Pandirimamidi in collaboration with ITDA, Rampachodavaram

and Central Rubber Board from 13.11.2017 to 18.11.2017 and

20.11.2017 to 25.11.2017. A booklet on ‘Andhra Pradesh Lo

Rubber saagu mariyu Processing’ was released by Dr. R.V.S.K

Reddy, Director of Extension on 20.11.2017 during inaugural

session. About 87 rubber growers from six villages of Maredumilli and Y.Ramavaram have under-

gone training.

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Farmers’ Training Programmes

HRS, Chintapalli in collaboration with Spices Board organized three

farmers training programmes on “Scientific management of black

pepper, ginger and turmeric” at HRS, Chintapalli on 17.11.2017, at

ITDA office, Paderu on 18.11.2017 and at Araku on 19.11.2017. Dr. K.

Kandiannan, Principal Scientist (Agro.), Dr. Rajeev, Principal Scientist

(Extn.), Indian Institute of Spice Research, Kozhikode, Dr. Sreekanthan

Thampi, Deputy Director of Spices Board, Guntur, Dr. K. Giridhar, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Lam,

Dr. V. Sivakumar, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Chintapalli, Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar, Scientist

(Hort.), HRS, Kovvur and Dr. D. Sekhar, Scientist (Agro.), RARS, Chintapalli have participated in the

programme and a folder on “Sugandha Dravya pantalalo Pradhaana Samasyalu- Nivaranaa

Charyalu” was released on this occasion.

A training programme on “Scientific management of black pepper,

ginger and turmeric” was organised by HRS, Chintapalli with

financial assistance from CSS-MIDH-DASD, Kozhikode at Bandha

Veedhi Village, G. Madugula Mandal on 29.11.2017. Dr. V. Sivakumar,

Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Chintapalli and Dr. K. Ravindra Kumar,

Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur delivered lectures on scientific

cultivation of turmeric, ginger and black pepper with main emphasis on organic cultivation.

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (PP) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi attended a training

programme as resourse person on “Cultivation of mango” at Obulapuram and “Cultivation of

papaya” at Chinnamalkapuram of Dhone mandal organized by Department of Horticulture on

18.11.2017.

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (PP) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi attended a training

programme as resource person on “Cultivation of turmeric and chilli” at Chinnavangali of

Chagalamarri mandal and “Cultivation of Flower crops” at Chagalamarri organized by Department

of Horticulture on 21.11.2017.

Dr. M. Tagore Naik, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Mahanandi attended a training programme as resource

person on “Production and protection technology of chilli and tomato” at Jalakanur of Midtur

mandal and “Cultivation of chilli and pomegranate” at Talamudipi of Midtur mandal organized by

Department of Horticulture on 22.11.2017.

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (PP) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi attended a training

programme as resource person on “Cultivation of betelvine, mango and turmeric” at Velugodu and

“Cultivation of vegetable crops” at Kurukunda of Atmakur mandal organized by Department of

Horticulture on 29.11.2017.

Dr. M. Tagore Naik, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Mahanandi attended a training programme as resource

person on “Turmeric cultivation” at Allinagaram of Mahanandi mandal and “Cultivation of chilli” at

Pandurangapuram of Nandyal mandal organized by Department of Horticulture on 30.11.2017.

Dr. R. Rajya lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, Mango Research Station,

Nuzvid organized a training programme followed by field visit on

mango at Mango Research Station, Nuzvid on 15.11.2017.

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On 24.11.2017, Sri. K.C.Bhanumurthy, Scientist (Hort.), KVK,

Pandirimamidi attended a training programme as resource person on

Canopy management in cashew, acid lime and pomello and explained

about timely pruning of diseased or dried parts for better growth and

good yield over longer periods.

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path.) & Head, HRS, Venkataramanna-

gudem attended a training programme as resource person on

“Cultivation Practices of Medicinal Plants and Marketing Strategies” at

Markapur, Prakasam district organized by APMAPB, Vijayawada on

22.11.2017.

Dr. P. Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head, HRS, Venkataramanna-

gudem participated in a training programmes as resource person on

“Betelvine, black pepper and areca nut” at Veerupasamudram village,

Amarapuram mandal, Anathapuramu district on 24.11.2017.

Dr. R. Rajya lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, Mango Research Station,

Nuzvid attended training programme followed by field visit on

vegetables as resource person at pallerlamudi village, Bapulapadu

mandal on 22.11.2017.

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

Sri. G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist, (Pl. Path.) along with the scientists of

KVK, Vonipenta visited Sunkulagari Palli village of Mydukur mandal for

Village adoption on 18.11.2017 and conducted Participatory Rural

Appraisal (PRA) to collect information of the village with respect to

structure, resources, trends, group dynamism, interrelation and

interaction with different institutes and problems faced and needs felt

by the people.

Miss. N. Srividya Rani, Scientist (Agrl. Extn.), KVK, Pandirimamidi and Dr. A. Devivaraprasad Reddy,

Scientist (Fishery Science), KVK, Venkataramannagudem attended Model Training Course (MTC)

on “Capacity Building of Extension Professionals on Digital Extension Strategies” from 20.11.2017

to 27.11.2017 at EEI, PJTSAU, Hyderabad. Had exposure to applications in Agriculture and allied

sectors, online library courses, portals available for the farmers, ICTs for empowering farm women,

capacity needs of Extension professionals, e-NAM etc.,

Diagnostic Visits

Sri G. Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem

conducted diagnostic visit to chilli fields at Perampeta and

Pandirimamidigudem on 16.11.2017 and observed infestation of

thrips and root rot. Foliar application of acephate @1.5 g or

fipronil @2 ml/l for control of thrips and drenching of soil with

COC @3 g/l against root rot in chilli was suggested to the farmers.

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Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) and Dr.A. Devivara

Parasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), KVK, VRGudem made a

diagnostic field visit to backyard poultry chicks at Venkataramanna-

gudem village on 16.11.2017 and identified that poultry chicks were

infected with Infectious Coryza disease and prescribed tylosine powder

@ 110 mg per Kg body weight and ambiplex supplement @ 5-6 ml for 100 chicks through drinking

water for 5-7 days.

Dr. L. Ranjith Kumar, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Periyavaram visited Pigilam village of Balayapalli

mandal on 17.11.2017 and observed canker in acid lime orchards and recommended streptocyclin

@ 2 gm along with copper oxychloride @30 gm/10 l of water.

On 22.11.2017, Dr. M. Kavitha,, Officer-Incharge along with scientists of

KVK, Periyavaram conducted diagnostic field visits at Dakkili and

Balayapalli mandals and visited fields of acid lime, vegetables and

paddy. In acid lime identified dry root rot and leaf miner and suggested

remedial measures.

Dr. P. Rama Devi, Scientist (Pl.Path.) & Head, HRS, Venkataramanna-

gudem participated in diagnostic field visit of betelvine and arecanut

gardens along with Department of Horticulture officials at Hemavathi,

Uduguru, Maddanagunta, Amarapuram, Tammidepalli, Nagavonahalli,

Revaganapalli, Goudamnagenta villages of Amarapuram mandal,

Anathapuramu district on 23.11.2017. Identified incidence of red mite and white mite for which

spraying of sulphur @ 3g/l and phytophthora foot rot for which application of Trichoderma viride

fortified with neem cake @ 500 grams/vine was suggested. Micronutrient deficiencies for zinc,

boron were identified in arecanut gardens.

Scientists of KVK, Vonipenta visited tomato fields for diagnosis of pests

and diseases at Cherlopalli village of Mydukur mandal on 21.11.2017 and

observed incidence of septoria leaf spot disease for which application of

Mancozeb @ 2.5 g/l or chlorothalonil@2.5 g/l was recommended.

KVK, Vonipenta scientists visited bean fields for diagnosis of pests and diseases

at Kesalingayapalli village of Mydukur mandal and observed spotted pod borer

infestation for which recommended the application of profenophos @ 2.0 ml/l

or flubendamide @ 0.3 ml/l or spinosad @ 0.3 ml/l on 30.11.2017

Sri K.C.Bhanu Murthy, Scientist (Hort.), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited

banana field var.Grandnaine intercropped with Dolichos bean at

Jagarampalli village of Rampachodavaram mandal on 23.11.2017 and

suggested nutrient management to be followed in Banana.

Progressive farmers from Bhimavaram, West Godavari district visited

KVK and Centre of Excellence for Protected Cultivation, Venkataraman-

nagudem on 27.11.2017 to equip with latest technologies in

horticulture sector. In this visit KVK and HRS scientists explained about

various KVK demo units and KVK activities.

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On 22.11.2017 Smt. Suneetha, Research Associate (Home Science) and

Sri. J. Yoga Narasimhulu Naidu, Research Associate (Extn.), KVK,

Vonipenta visited Sunkulagari Palli village of Mydukur mandal for

conducting method demonstration in value addition to tomato and

demonstrated preparation of tomato ketchup to rural women in order

to make them aware about income generation through value addition.

Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK Venkataraman-

nagudem conducted PPR vaccination to 235 goats and sheep at

K.Nagampalem village of Polavaram mandal under tribal sub plan on

28.11.2017.

On 26.11.2017, Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science),

KVK, Venkataramannagudem participated in Cattle Milk yield

competitions and calf rally organized at Pattempalem village in

Tadepalligudem mandal by Department of Animal Husbandry as a part

of Rashtriya Gokul Mission.

General

Visits

Dr. M. Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture visited College of

Horticulture, Parvatipuram on 17.11.2017 and started POS device for

collecting mess fee from students and new tractor.

Dr. K. Kandiannan, Principal Scientist (Agro.), Dr. Rajeev, Principal

Scientist (Extn.), Indian Institute of Spice Research, Kozhikode and

Dr. Sreekanthan Thampi, Deputy Director of Spice Board had visited HRS,

Chintapalli on 16.11.2017 to participate inauguration of Master pepper

nursery at Horticultural Nursery & Training Centre, ITDA, Chintapalli and

also reviewed plan experiments which were executed for the year

2017-18.

Dr. V. Sivakumar, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Chintapalli explained

the organic cultivation of turmeric and ginger in raised bed method by

following good management practices to the farmers of Vizianagaram

district as part of exposure visit to progressive farmers of

Vizianagaram district organized by Department of Horticulture,

Vizianagaram district on 22.11.2017.

Dr. M. Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture visited CoH,

Anantharajupeta on 30.11.2017 and interacted with ELP students,

discussed the norms of the programme and inspected different ongoing

works at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta.

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Dr. B. Srinivasulu, , Senior Scientist & Head, HRS, Anantapuramu

explained about the research station activities and the characters of

newly released variety Thettu tamarind to Sri. P. Siva Rama Krishna

Hon’ble Member, Board of Management on 28.11.2017.

Sri. D. Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.) along with Dr. Y. Sharat Kumar Reddy,

Scientist (Pl. Physiology), HRS, Anantharajupeta explained to the

students from A.P.Model School, Pullampeta about different ongoing

projects, nursery management and cultivation aspects of papaya, guava

and banana during their visit to the research station on 21.11.2017.

Meetings

Dr. R. Nagaraju, Sr.Scientist (Hort.) & Head, along with Dr. K.T.

Venkataramana, Zonal Research Head attended Brain Storming

Session and presented the latest developments and technologies in

the field of Horticulture and other scientific activities of Dr. Y. S. R.

Horticultural University on 22.11.2017 at RARS, Tirupati organized by

Sri. Pradyumna, District Collector and Magistrate, Chittoor district.

Dr. D. Srinivas Reddy, Scientist (Ento.), CRS, Tirupati attended as resourse person on selection of

Fruit Crops in Afforestation programme and avenue crops along with Department Officials at

Chittoor Collectorate on 18.11.2017.

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (PP) & Head, HRS, Mahanandi participated and acted as

convener during Knowledge Sharing Workshop on “Tropical Fruits, Banana and Pomegranate”

organized by Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI), New Delhi at

Anantapuramu on 05.11.2017.

Human Resource Development

Dr. K. Subramanyam, Principal Scientist (PP) & Head attended a training programme on “Pest Risk

Analysis” organized by NIPHM, Hyderabad on 6th to 10th November 2017.

Dr. P. Ashok, Scientist (Hort.) HRS, V.R.Gudem attended short course training on “Breeding for

resistance to pest and diseases in plantation crops” held form 21.11.2017 to 30.11.2017 at ICAR-

Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional station, Kayamkulam, Kerala.

Best poster Award

Suneeta, S., Tanuja Priya, B., Syed Sadarunissa and Reddi Sekhar, M. got best poster award for the

paper entitled “Determination of lethal dose for gamma rays induced mutagenesis in musk okra”

presented at International Conference on Frontiers in Bioscience held on 15th& 16th November,

2017, SNGIST Arts and Science College, Ernakulam, Kerala.

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Publications

Sirisha, B and Raja Naik, M. 2017. Flowering, physiological and morphological response of gladiolus

cv. Arka Amar to plant growth regulators and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF). Plant Archives.

17 (2): 1117-1120.

Suneeta, S., Tanuja Priya, B., Syed Sadarunissa and Reddi Sekhar, M. 2017. Determination of lethal

dose for gamma rays induced mutagenesis in musk okra. In proceedings of two days International

Conference on Frontiers in Bioscience held at SNGIST Arts and Science College, Ernakulam, Kerala

from 15th& 16th November, 2017, PP.83

Jyothirmai, I., Syam Sundar Reddy, P., Syed Sadarunissa, Om Prasad, J, and Suneeta, S. 2017.

Phytochemical derived nutritional security form underutilized vegetables. In proceedings of two

days International Conference on Frontiers in Bioscience held at SNGIST Arts and Science College,

Ernakulam, Kerala from 15th& 16th November, 2017. PP.44

Pavani, U., Tanuja Priya, B., and Madhumathi, C. 2017. Fruits transgenic-problems and prospects.

In proceedings of two days International Conference on Frontiers in Bioscience held at SNGIST Arts

and Science College, Ernakulam, Kerala from 15th& 16th November, 2017. PP.82

Syed Sadarunissa, Tanuja Priya, B., Indraja, G., Madhumathi, C., and Suneeta, S.,. 2017. Molecular

markers in vegetable crop improvement. In proceedings of two days International Conference on

Frontiers in Bioscience held at SNGIST Arts and Science College, Ernakulam, Kerala from 15th& 16th

November, 2017. PP.61

M. Tagore Naik. D.Srihari, A.V.D. Dorajee Rao, K. Sasikala, Umakrishna and Salomi Suneetha, 2017.

Fresh and dry weight of seed guar cultivars influenced by plant growth regulators under

Mahanandi conditions of Andhra Pradesh, India. Plant Archives, Vol.17 No.2, 2017. PP. 1004-1012.

M. Tagore Naik. D.Srihari, A.V.D. Dorajee Rao, K. Sasikala, Umakrishna and Salomi Suneetha, 2017.

Effect of planting geometry and nutrition on growth and flowering of seed guar cultivars. Plant

Archives, Vol.17 No.2, 2017. PP. 1391-1403.