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Administrative OfficeRajendranagar,
Hyderabad - 500 030.
RESEARCHACHIEVEMENTS
SRI KONDA LAXMANTELANGANA STATE HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS
Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University
Administrative Office
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad- 500 030
Published by: Registrar
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Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-
Dr. M. Pratap, Registrar,
Dr. G. Satyanarayana Reddy, Director of Research
Dr. A. Bhagwan, Senior Scientist, FRS,
Dr. A. Kiran Kumar, Senior Scientist, FRS,
Dr. M. Vijaya,
Dr. K. Vanajalatha, Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. M. Padma, Dean of PG Studies
Dr. A. Bhagwan, Senior Scientist (Hort)
Dr. A. Girwani, Senior Scientist (Hort)
Dr. A. Kiran Kumar, Senior Scientist (Hort)
Dr. G. Ram Reddy, Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Dr. D. Vijaya, Scientist (Soil Science)
Sri B Mahinder, Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Dr. M. Hanuman Naik, Scientist (Hort)
Sri J. Cheena Naik, Scientist (Hort)
Dr. T. Suresh Kumar, Scientist (Hort)
Dr. D. Anita Kumari, Scientist (Entomology)
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Dean of Horticulture
2016
Horticulture plays most significant role in nutritional security of India. The country has
unprecedented growth and across the world first in production of mango, banana, papaya and okra,
while second in brinjal, cauliflower, onion, potato and tomato. Telangana state occupies a rd stprominent place in the Horticulture map of the country. Telangana ranks 3 in fruits and 1 in
turmeric. Telangana state has congenial soil and climatic conditions for growing different
horticultural crops, free from major natural disasters like floods and heavy rains with limited
threats of climatic aberrations and environmental degradation. Horticulture in Telangana covers
16.5 % of net sown area and contributes 41.6 % to Agriculture GSDP. The total area under
horticulture is 10.86 lakh ha with an annual production of 112.56 lakh metric tonnes. Major fruit
crops in the state are mango, citrus, banana, guava and papaya while vegetables like tomato, brinjal,
bhendi and various varieties of gourds are predominant. Chillies, turmeric and coriander are
important spice crops. The targeted area projected for horticulture in the state for the next five years
is 14.48 lakh ha with estimated production of 152.31 lakh MTs.
Some of the weaknesses of horticulture sector in Telangana are inadequate availability of
good quality planting material, low adaptability of improved management practices and lack of
market intelligence based crop planning. However, the sector has plenty of opportunities with entry
of global corporate organizations, well developed transport network, changing life style and
increasing demand of fresh horticultural produce and shifting of educated youth towards
horticulture. The book on the research achievements of the horticulture from SKLTSHU has
formulated at right time. All the technologies so far generated in a booklet form will be useful for
researchers, entrepreneurs, farmers alike. It is appreciated that the scientists of SKLTSHU has come
out with this informative technical Bulletin on “Research achievement of SKLTSHU” which will
give a holistic view of the technologies generated so far in Horticulture sector. I hope, the
information provided in this bulletin will help the farmers, entrepreneurs for better management of
the horticulture produce.
thDate: 12 September, 2016
Hyderabad (C. Partha Sarathi)
Sri C. PARTHA SARATHI, IAS
Vice - Chancellor
FOREWORD
Horticulture has been a key driver of economic development in India and virtually
improved the economy in several states. India is the second largest producer of fruits and
vegetables. We are also the world leaders in productivity of grapes, banana, cassava, peas, papaya,
etc. In monetary terms the growth in export of fresh fruits and vegetables is 14 % while it is 16.27 % in
case of processed fruits and vegetables. Horticulture in Telangana covers 16.5 % of net sown area
and contributes 41.6 % to Agriculture GSDP. There is a huge potential for horticulture sector growth
which remains untapped. The total area under horticulture is 10.86 lakh ha with an annual
production of 112.56 lakh metric tonnes. Major fruit crops in the state are mango, citrus, banana,
guava and papaya while vegetables like tomato, brinjal, bhendi and various varieties of gourds are
predominant. Chillies, turmeric and coriander are important spice crops. In the present times,
horticulture development is faced with several challenges relating to state of natural resources,
climate change, fragmentation and diversion of agricultural land to non agricultural uses, factor
productivity, global trade and IPR regime. Some of these developments are taking place at much
faster pace than ever before.
In order to address these changes impacting horticulture and to remain globally
competitive, it is essential that our research stations are able to foresee the challenges and formulate
prioritized research programmes so that our horticulture is not constrained for want of
technological interventions. Over the years, the research achievement of the University before
bifurcation has catered to the needs of the farming community in combined state. However, we need
not be complacent with these achievements post bifurcation as the situation in the future is far more
challenging than ever before. Therefore it was felt that before we launch upon another mission to
vision-30 of the newly formed university under SKLTHSU, it would be wise to take stock of the
information available at all the Research Stations and to document the research achievement of 11
research stations under SKLTHSU post bifurcation.
It is a pleasure to see that scientific staff of SKLTSHU prepared book on “Research
Achievement”. The book highlights the research achievements so far generated from the 11
research stations. The research highlights of SKLTSHU is a useful and diverse source of information
on research in horticulture in Telangana. I am certain that this book will contribute to the developing
horticulture in Telangana. I compliment the efforts made by those concerned scientists of the
SKLTSHU in putting the information together in the shortest time available. I believe that this
publication will be helpful to all the concerned in improving the productivity of the horticultural
crop.
Date:
Hyderabad (M. Pratap)
th12 September, 2016
PREFACE-I
Dr. M. PRATAP
Registrar
Horticulture production environment, being a dynamic entity, has kept evolving
continuously. The present phase of changes being encountered by the Horticulture sector in
Telangana, such as reducing availability of quality water, nutrient deficiency in soils, climate
change, farm energy availability, loss of biodiversity, emergence of new pest and diseases,
fragmentation of farms, rural-urban migration, coupled with new IPRs and trade regulations, are
some of the new challenges. These changes impacting horticulture call for a paradigm shift in our
research approach. We have to harness the potential of modern science, encourage innovations in
technology generation, and provide for an enabling policy and investment support. Some of the
critical areas relevant under Telangana conditions are dry land horticulture, farm mechanization
and technology dissemination need to be given priority. Multi-disciplinary and multi institutional
research will be of paramount importance, given the fact that technology generation is increasingly
getting knowledge and capital intensive.
Our research must attain highest levels of excellence in development of technologies and
competent human resource to effectively deal with the changing scenario. Over the years, the
research achievement of the University was catering to the needs of the combined state. However,
post bifurcation, the research priorities of the SKLTSHU need to be revamped and before doing so,
the research achievements so far of the 11 research station of Telangana have been compiled. The
present book on the Research achievements of SKLTSHU has precisely highlighted the most
significant achievements of the research of SKLTSHU. The book will be most useful for the
academicians, entrepreneurs, farmers and students alike. I also personally congratulate the
scientist of SKLTSHU for bringing out the publication in shortest possible time.
Date:
Hyderabad (G. Satyanarayana Reddy)
th12 September, 2016
PREFACE-II
Dr. G. SATYANARAYANA REDDY
Director of Research
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I Introduction-Genesis of the University 7
II About Research stations
1 Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy, Medak District 9
2 Floriculture Research Station, Rajendranagar, Ranga Reddy District. 21
3 Grape Research Station, Rajendranagar, Ranga Reddy District 25
4 Horticultural Research Station, Adilabad District. 31
5 Horticultural Research Station, Aswaraopet, Khammam District 33
6 Horticultural Research Station, Mallepally, Nalgonda District 35
7 JVR Horticultural Research Station, Malyal, Warangal District 37
8 Medicinal and Aromatic plants Research Station, Ranga Reddy District 39
9 Post harvest Research Station, Rajendranagar, 41
10 Turmeric Research Station, Kammarapally Nizamabad District 42
11 Vegetable Research Station, Rajendranagar, Rangareddy District 45
III Future vision and potentials 56
Ranga Reddy District
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Introduction-Genesis of the University
As envisaged in 13th Schedule of AP Reorganization Act-2014 on disaffiliation from
DR YSR Horticultural University, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University came
into existence and was established w.e.f. 23.12.2014. The University runs with the mandate on
Education, Research and Extension of horticultural domain. Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State
University offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. Horticulture and Ph.D Horticulture degrees. The
course curriculum prescribed by the V Deans' Committee of Indian Council of Agricultural Research is
being followed for the degree programme. Students, besides course work, will also undergo Rural
Horticultural Work Experience Programme (RHWEP) and experiential learning programme (ELP)
Two colleges offering Degree and post graduation courses
1) College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
2) College of Horticulture, Mojerla, Mahaboobnagar District
With an intention to provide self employment to rural youth, and also to make use the services of rural
youth in rural development, the University has been running two Horticultural Polytechnics in rural
areas to offer two year Diploma in Horticulture.
1) Horticulture Polytechnic, Dasnapur (Adilabad district)
2) Horticulture polytechnic, Ramagirikhilla (Karimnagar district)
The research component of the university is very strong with its constituent horticultural research
stations very well depicted by the outstanding research results. Ongoing research programmes at
Research Stations have been reoriented into thrust areas identified based on the present
1) Increasing productivity of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices and condiments.
2) Development of production technologies, resilient to climate change scenario.
3) Standardization of precision farming (combination of high density, fertigation, mulching) in major
fruit crops like mango, guava, sweet orange, papaya, banana, pomegranate and fig.
4) Standardization of organic package of practices in major fruits and vegetable crops, aiming both at
improving sustainability of soil and preserving health of the consumers.
5) Increasing profitability by integrating the precision farming and farm mechanisation.
6) Development of technologies for better post harvest management and export of the horticultural
crops.
7) Processing and value addition in horticultural crops.
The research under plan is being carried out with the scheme i.e All India Coordinated Research projects
(AICRP) at different research stations of the university. Funds for research are provided by Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the State Government. The findings of the research under
AICRP will be presented and discussed in the respective crop Group workers meeting which are being
conducted every year.
Education
Research
Thrust areas of Research
day need.
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The Research under non-plan, location based research will be carried out at various research stations.
An structure mechanism is in place for identifying the research gaps based on location specific need and
then formulating the identified gaps into technical research programme. Through, Zonal Research
Extension and Advisory Council (ZREA) meeting held every year before the start of the Kharif season,
the location based research and extension gaps are identified. These gaps are identified in the
interaction meet between farmers, Horticulture department officials and entrepreneurs. The identified
gaps are then formulated into technical research programme which is vetted by distinguished panel in
State level Technical Programme (SLTP) conducted every year after the ZREAC meeting. The approved
experiments as per the technical programme will be implemented in the respective research station. The
conduct and implementation of the technical programme in the Research Stations will be monitored by
the Research and Advisory committee throughout the year.
Through externally funded projects, specific research of national and state interest is being carried out
for which the funds are being provided by the funding agencies, for specific period.
All the above three categories of the research are being carried out in the 11 research stations of the
SKLTSHU
1. Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy, Medak District.
2. Floriculture Research Station, Rajendranagar, Ranga Reddy District.
3. Grape Research Station, Rajendranagar, Ranga Reddy District
4. Horticultural Research Station, Adilabad district.
5. Horticultural Research Station, Aswaraopet, Khammam District
6. Horticultural Research Station, Mallepally, Nalgonda District
7. JVR Horticultural Research Station, Malyal, Warangal District
8. Medicinal and Aromatic plants Research Station, Ranga Reddy District
9. Post harvest Research Station, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
10. Turmeric Research Station, Kammarapally Nizamabad District
11. Vegetable Research Station, Rajendranagar, Rangareddy District.
The university has one KVK. Krishi Vignana Kendra, Ramagiri Khilla, Karimnagar. The Scientist in
KVK are involved in disseminating the proven technologies and improved varieties developed to the
farm clientele through print and electronic media, organizing exhibitions and kisan melas etc. The
proven technologies are also imparted to the end users by organizing field demonstrations, like FLD's
OFD’s and method demonstrations etc.
Apart from this the university is supplying 4.5 lakh good, genuine, true to type planting material of
mango, guava, sweet orange, acid lime, custard apple and sapota every year to the farmers of Telangana.
Research Stations
Extension
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Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy
History
Mandate crops:
Mandate
Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy was originally a horse breeding farm in the erstwhile Hyderabad
State. It is therefore not surprising that till today, it is locally called 'Asthabal' (Meaning a stud farm). In
the year 1918, it was taken over by the Agriculture Department to start an Agricultural farm. Later, in
1941, with the introduction of a scheme on Annonaceous fruits, it came to be known as Fruit Research
Station. From then onwards, work on the collection and breeding of annonaceous fruits initially and
later with mango has began. The performance of mango varieties collected from different regions was
excellent at this station and this station was chosen as one of the centres in the research programme of the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). After the formation of AP Agricultural University, this
station was transferred from the State Department of Agriculture to the ANGRAU (the then APAU) on
1st July, 1966. In the year 1971, All India Co-ordinated Research Project on sub-tropical fruits AICRP
(STF) viz mango and guava was initiated by the ICAR. The Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy came
into the perview of Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University from June, 2007 after the separation from
A N G R A U . T h e A n d h r a P r a d e s h H o r t i c u l t u r a l U n i ve r s i t y wa s r e n a m e d a s
Dr. Y.S.R. HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY in the year 2011. After the formation of the Telangana State,
on disaffiliation from Dr YSRHU a new university “Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural
University” has been formed on 23-12-2014 with headquarters at Rajendrangar, Hyderabad. Since then,
the Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy came under the purview of newly formed University SKLTSHU
Mango, guava and seethaphal.
Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm on fruits such as mango, guava, annonaceous
fruits, with special emphasis on mango.
To develop appropriate production technologies for mandate fruits.
Flowering studies aimed at understanding the physiology of flowering of mango and to overcome
alternate bearing.
Standardization of high density orcharding and fertigation in mango, guava and seethaphal.
Standardization of organic package of practices in mango, guava and seethaphal.
To propagate planting material of good pedigree for supply to different farming community and
different Government and private agencies.
To impart training to sponsored candidates on nursery and orchard management and to disseminate
the technology to the fruit growers.
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Achievements
A) Mango
I) Crop improvement
I) There are 477 mango accessions in the germplasm collection at Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy.
The station's mango gene pool was considered to be one of the richest not only in the country but also in
Asia.
Hybridization programme at this station has resulted in the release of a hybrid viz., Manjeera (Rumani
X Neelum) in 1985. The characteristic features of the released varieties are:
Plants are drawf in nature and suitable for high density planting.
It is regular and prolific bearer.
0Fruits are round in shape with firm flesh and weighs about 300-350 g with a TSS of 19 Brix.
The fruit pulp is fiberless and sweet.
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Mango cv Manjeera
Mango cv Dashehari
Adaptability and commercialization of Dashehari in telangana
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Dashehari fruits weigh 130 g. and is well adapted to Telangana condition with a TSS of 23 Brix.
The fruit is sweeter than commercial variety Banganpalli with good flavour. It comes to harvest in
April, about six weeks earlier than in North India, thus fetches higher price in the market. In Medak
and Rangareddy districts, this variety has become popular and 20-30 percent of the mango acreage
is under cv. Dashehari.
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Mango cv Dashehari-35
l Dashehari-35 - A new clone of Dashehari with average fruit weight of more than 150 g with
consistency in the yield was found to be superior when compared to Dashehari local. This variety is
recommend for cultivation in Telangana conditions.
B) Guava
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About 30 accessions are being maintained in field gene bank. Allahabad safeda and Lucknow-49
were found to be promising in Telangana.
Breeding work in guava has resulted in development of two hybrids namely Safed Jam (Allahabad
safeda X Kohir), and Kohir Safeda (Kohir X Allahabad Safeda) which are prolific bearers.
Some more promising hybrids ready for release from FRS are Safed jam X Red fleshed (1/6) and
Safed jam X Red fleshed (5/13). The hybrids are under multi location testing trials.
Pre Released Guava Hybrids
Kohir safeda
(Kohir x Allahabad Safeda)
The tree is vigorous with an average
fruit weight of 150-175 g. The fruit is 0white pulped with TSS of 10-12 Brix.
Safed jam
(Allahabad Safeda x Kohir)
The hybrid is good yielder. The fruit is
soft with an average fruit weight of
100-150 g. The fruit pulp is white with 0 TSS of 9.5 to 10 brix.
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SRD hybrid–1
(Safed Jam x Red fleshed 1/6)
The tree is semi vigorous and heavy
yielder. The fruits are medium to large
sized with an average fruit weight of
200-230 g. The fruit pulp is red in 0colour with TSS of 11-12 Brix.
SRD hybrid-4
(Safed Jam x Red fleshed 5/13)
The tree is semi vigorous and medium
in height (3-4 m.) with erect upright
branching habit. Fruits are ovate in
shape and medium to large (160-250 g.), 0 with TSS 11 – 12 Brix. The fruit is white
pulped.
Guava Pink Fleshed Varieties
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Kohir Red
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The fruit has average weight of 150-0
200 g with a TSS of 12-14 Brix.
The lycopene content in the fruit is
about 961.144µg. 100g-1.
Red Fleshed
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175-200 g with a TSS of 8-10 Brix.
The lycopene content in the fruit is
about 926.81 µg.100g-1.
Kohir Long
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The fruit has average weight of 150-200 0
g with a TSS of 10-12 Brix.
The lycopene content in the fruit is
about 872.20µg. 100g-1.
C) Annona
Since 1960 the Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy has the distinction of being the oldest repository of
Annona germplasm in our country. There are about 12 accessions of annona being maintained at this
station. Sitaphal cv. Balanagar has attained commercial status in Telangana and also in neighbouring
state of Andhra Pradesh. The hybridization work carried in the early 1980's for improving the local
Balanagar variety has resulted in the development of a number of inter specific hybrids. Based on the
performance of these hybrids for the last two decades, Atemoya X Balanagar is proposed for release.
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Balanagar
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Commercial variety of the Telangana
state
The fruit weight 200-250 g0
The TSS of the fruit is 24-26 brix
Prolific bearer and bears 70-80 fruits
per tree
Atemoya x Balanagar
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It is a hybrid between Atemoya x
Balanagar
The fruit weight is 200-300 g0
The TSS of the fruit is 22-24 brix
The tubercules are smooth
The seed content is less then
Balangar
II) Crop production
A) Mango
Standardization of rootstock of mango for nursery
Standardization of propagation techniques
Prior to the 1960's, inarching (approach grafting) was the only method of vegetative propagation in
mango. Veneer grafting technique introduced in the year 1965, has now replaced the inarching on
account of its ease, speed and economy. Veneer grafting has revolutionized the nursery industry of
mango and the station has given training programmes in veneer grafting since 1985 and was
instrumental in setting up of 400-500 nurseries in and around Sangareddy. The total output of planting
material from these nurseries is about 7-8 lakh grafts per year. The ease and economy of the production
of mango grafts by this technique is the sole contributing factor for huge production of mango grafts
which had in turn increased the acreage of mango from mere 2.5 lakh to 4.75 lakh hectares in the past 10
years.
Seedlings of polyembryonic varieties Moovandan and Terpentine produce excellent fibrous roots and
the seedling attain veneer graftable size (pencil thickness) within 3 months. Hence, seedlings of these
two varieties are recommended by research station to be used as rootstock
Nursery production in shade net and polyhouse
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Pruning of limbs at 50 cm Thinning of crowded branches
Pruning of bearing trees planted at normal spacing
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Pruning of mango branches on alternate limbs up to 50 cm. after harvest (July) and application of -1
paclobutrazol @ 10 g. a.i. tree in old and unproductive mango trees planted at normal distance is
being recommended in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh (Krishna and Godavari Districts) where
soils are more fertile and responsive to paclobutrazol application.
Thinning of crowded branches and centre opening either during rest period or after harvest is
recommended for Telangana and Rayalaseema regions where soils are less fertile and application of
paclobutrazol is not beneficial and cost effective. This technology increases mango yield up to
26% over existing practices.
Rejuvenation of mango trees of old
and senile orchards
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Heading back of crowded branches and
centre opening with application of - 1
paclobutrazol @ 10 g.a.i .tree for
rejuvenation of old and senile mango trees.
The technology improves the productivity
of mango in the state by 21 % over existing
practices.
Intercropping with vegetables
l Inter cropping in mango cv. Banganpalli during pre-bearing period with vegetables has given
higher profits. Under Telangana and AP conditions, the recommended intercropping sequence is
brinjal-onion in young mango orchards.
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Nutrient management Good vegetative growth Yield in mango after management
Bioregulators
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Soil application of Paclobutrazol (Cultar) @ 3 ml.m-1 canopy diameter at 120 days before bud break
(during the month of September) as collar drench has increased the yield of mango cv. Banganpalli
up to 33%. Application of Paclobutrazol induces earliness in flowering by 30 days
Spraying with combination of KH PO (1%) + KNO (1 %) during October has initiated the flower 2 4 3
bud differentiation in November and increased the yield upto 39 % in mango cv. Banganpalli.
Spraying of KH PO (1 %) + KNO (1 %) 2 4 3
in mango cv Banganpalli
Uniform flowering after spraying
Dosage of fertilizers
l Application of 1 kg. each of N, P, K in terms of Urea, Single super Phosphate and Murate of Potash is
recommended for 10 years and above aged bearing trees of mango for getting higher yields.
Flowering with paclobutrazol application @ 3ml/ canopy diameter in mango cv Banganpalli
Fruiting in mango cv Totapari with paclobutrazol
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Nutrient management in guava
Good flowering after management
Yields after management
B) Guava
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The embedded pot layering technique was standardized for propagation of guava. This technique has
been commercialized as the technique has the advantage of ease, economy and commercial viability.
Application of 500: 200: 500 g. NPK per tree in the month of June-July and spraying of zinc (0.5%) +
Boron (0.2%) + Manganese (0.1%) twice during August and October along with organic mulch of
10 cm. thick has increased yield up to 70 % in guava cv. Allahabad Safeda with a benefit cost ratio of 3:1
III) Crop protection
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In Telangana, mango hopper is one of the most destructive pest which accounts for entire loss of crop, -1if not controlled. Spraying of thiamethoxam @ 0.33 g.l (0.1%) during flowering was found to be
effective in controlling mango hopper
Anthracnose is a serious disease which affects almost 30 % of mango crop. Spraying of tricyclozole (0.1
%) has recorded lowest PDI of 8.23%.
Powdery mildew of mango attacks mango flower panicles and causes 90% crop damage. A critical 0 0temperature of 14.9 -37.5 C and relative humidity of above 80% was found highly congenial for the
development of powdery mildew disease. The disease can be effectively controlled by spraying -1 -1wettable sulphur @ 3 g. l before panicle opening or hexaconazol @ 1ml.l during flowering.
Hanging of wide mouth glass bottle trap containing 0.1% methyl eugenol and 0.1% dichlorvas @ 10 -1traps.ha was highly effective in controlling fruit flies of guava. The technology is safest and most
effective in controlling the guava fruit fly. It is the best alternative for the chemical control. The
technology uses male annihilation technique and is cost effective.
Mango hopper Mango powery mildew
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IV) Postharvest technology
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Irradiation of mango cv. Banganapalli and Dashehari fruits at 0.6 kGy and then stored at 0
12.5 C ±1 increased the shelf life to 28 days when compared with 17 days in control. This technology
will boost the export of the mango to USA. The irradiation protocol for mango cv Totapari (0.6 kGy)
and Suvernarekha (0.6 kGy) were also standardized.
The shelf life, quality, firmness, TSS, overall acceptability of mango cv Banganpalli treated with 01- MCP 1000 ppb at 12.5 C has improved the shelf life up to 32 days which can enable mango exports
through sea.
The protocol for the karonda wine has been standardized with better organoleptic score with 1:4
(pulp and water) ratio and 15% sugar.
Irradiation of Mango
V) Developmental Activities
a) Plant production
b) Polyhouse cultivation:
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Since 1971, the Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy is operating the nursery activity i.e production of
fruit plants.
Every year, more than 1,00,000 mango grafts, 30,000 sitaphal grafts and 10,000 guava layers are
being produced and supplied to the farmers of the state and also other parts of the Country.
Every year, an amount of Rs. 20 to 30 lakhs is being generated through the sale of the planting
material as well as usufructs.
Two polyhouses and two shade net structures are being used for the
production of the quality planting material throughout the year.
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VI) Externally Funded Projects
A) NAIP- (National Agriculture Innovation Project)
i) Understanding of off season flowering and fruiting of mango under different environmental
conditions’
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Application of paclobutrazol @ 3 ml/canopy diameter has advanced the fruit availability to 59 days
early in mango cv Totapari and 40 days in mango cv Neelum.
Application of paclobutrazol has advanced the fruit availability up to 45 days early in mango
cv Dashehari in Warangal district.
In Chittoor, application of paclobutrazol during March produced off season fruits in mango
cv Rumani and Totapari
Flowering after paclobutrazol application
ii) A value chain for mango and guava for domestic and export market.
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A total of 75 mango orchards and 25 guava orchards were selected in Medak and Ranga reddy
district in Telangana for the implementation of the production and post harvest technology in toto.
An increase of 36 per cent yield in guava and 26 per cent in mango was achieved due to the
implementation of the production and postharvest technology when compared with control trees.
A total of 10 villages in and around Sangareddy, Medak district were selected for continuous
monitoring of the pests of mango like hopper, mealy bugs, leaf minor, leaf webber, thrips, scales and
disease like powdery mildew, sooty mould, anthracnose and bacterial leaf blight. The peak activity th
of hopper and mild incidence of powdery mildew was recorded in 8 standard week. The peak
activity of hopper (9.3 hopper per panicle) and mild incidence of powdery mildew was recorded at O Othe minimum temperature of 16.6 C and maximum of 35.1 C. The development of the forecasting
model based on the continuous data sets is under progress.
B) NICRA - (National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture)
Understanding the changes in host pest interactions and the dynamics in mango under climate
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Baneshan (Banganpalli) fruits are harvested with 6-7 cms stalk with secatures and Dapoli harvesters 0 0at 7-9 B and 9-11 B. Fruits are kept carefully in the crates and transported to pack house within 6 hours
from the time of harvest. Desapping at packhouse was done for one hour.
After de-sapping and washing, mango fruits were passed through hot water treatment tanks fitted 0with thermostat control sensors to maintain the desired temperature of 52 C±1 for 3-4 minutes. The
washing was done with water of temperature lower than that of the fruit.
Neutral detergents viz sandovit at 0.1% (1 ml of detergent per litre of water) was mixed with water to
help in remove of latex (sap) of the fruit.
Over-sized/under-sized /blemished /diseased/damaged fruits were removed at sorting table. 1-MCP
treatment @1000 and 2000 ppb was given for 12 hours after packing the fruits in CFB boxes.
Around 11-13 fruits were accommodated in a carton so that the weight of the fruits does not exceed 4.5
kg per carton.
0Fruits were kept in cold storage at 12.5 C±1 and storage studies were taken up to 35 days. Shelf life of
Baneshan fruits could be extended up to 35 days with 1-MCP treatment.
A total of 375 mango varieties have been described as per the international board for plant genetic
resources descriptors under the project.
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Yield increase in guava
Floriculture Research Station, Rajendrangar, Hyderabad
History
Mandate crops
Mandate
The AICRP on Floriculture at Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad was
sanctioned in the year 1986 and the research work at the centre commenced during the year 1987-88.
Among the coordinated centers, Hyderabad centre is identified as a testing center for testing of elite
varieties and to study the management aspects of the mandate crops. Later this centre was renamed as
Floricultural Research Station during the year 2012 by including the state plan component along with
the plan projects.
Initially, the research work was oriented on rose, gladiolus, chrysanthemum and orchids. Subsequently,
the mandate was changed allotting gladiolus, chrysanthemum and tuberose as mandate flower crops
on which the ongoing research work is being carried out at the centre. During the year 2006-07, with the
growing importance of poly house cultivation in A.P, the low cost poly houses were constructed and the
research work on export oriented flower crops like gerbera and carnations were taken up as the mandate
of the research station.
1) Collection evaluation and characterization of the mandate crops gladiolus, chrysanthemum,
tuberose.
2) Development of appropriate production technologies including Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
and Integrated Disease Management (IDM) practices of the mandate crops.
3) Standardization of organic package of practices.
4) Standardization of the low cost polyhouse cultivation of gerbera and carnation.
5) Standardization of the postharvest management practices for improving the shelf life of mandate
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Chrysanthemum cv Sliper Tuberose cv Hyderabad Single
Achievements
I) Crop improvement
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The assessment of 225 Hybrid tea roses revealed that among red colour varieties American Pride,
Kentucky Derby, Gladiator and Oklahoma were found to be superior with regard to floriferousness,
fragrance, size and keeping quality of the flower.
Among Indian bred rose cultivars, Dr.B.P.Pal, Anurag, Aditya, Blue Delight, Kanchi were the most
promising cultivars.
Among the gladiolus cultivars tested, Rose supreme and Friendship were found to flower early
(52days), whereas Yellow stone, Friendship produced smaller spikes with 12-15 florets. Size of the
flower was maximum with Oscar followed by American beauty, Arka gold and Yellow stone.
Gladiolus cv Arka goldGladiolus cv American beauty
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Each spike produces 30 flowers
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for cultivation in marginal soils also.
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Suitable for cut flower and recommended
for commercial cultivation under open
conditions.
The spikes are long and produce many
florets which are bold and large with good
fragrance
Asparagus densiflorus sprengeri Asparagus densiflorus meyers
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III) Postharvest management
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In rootstock trial on rose, highest percentage of rooting was recorded with Rosa Indica Var. Odorata
(93.75%). IIHR thornless rootstock was observed to be best suited for budding with highest bud take
(87.5) well as survival of budded plants with quality flower production under agro-climatic
conditions of Hyderabad.
In gladiolus cv Arka Amar, application of 75 % RDF (NPK @200:75:75kgs/ha) along with FYM 2 2 2 2
@1kg/m /y + Vermicompost@300g/m + Azospirillum @2g/m + PSB @ 2g/m was recommended for
getting maximum number of florets per spike.
In tuberose, application of 200:200:200 kg/ha of NPK was recommended for getting higher yields.
Carnation culitvars Corsa, Gaudina and Tempo and gerbera cultivars Dana ellena, Salvidor, Malibu
and sunway were found suitable for polyhouse cultivation in Telangana state.
The treatment with sucrose 5% + 3 HQC (200 ppm) + Al (SO4) (300 ppm) was observed to be the best 2 3
for improving the vase life of rose.
In rose, holding solution containing 3 % Sucrose + 300 ppm Al (SO ) and 300 ppm Citric acid was 2 4 3
recommended for increasing the shelf life to 6 days.
In gladiolus, sucrose 4% + NaOCl (25 ppm) was recommended for extending the vase life of the spike
upto 8 days.
In tuberose cv Hyderabad single, holding solution containing sucrose 5% + Cobalt chloride 100 ppm
was recommended for extending the vase life upto 9 days.
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Grape Research Station, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
History
Mandate crops:
Mandate
The Grape Research Station was established in the year 1965-66 with mandate of collection, evaluation
and maintenance of grape germplasm. In the year 1976, All India Co-ordinated Research Project on sub-
tropical fruits AICRP (STF) on grape scheme was initiated by the ICAR.
Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm of grape.
To develop appropriate production technologies in grape based on location specific problem.
Standardization of fertigation in the grape.
Standardization of organic package of practices in grape.
To develop appropriate IPM and IDM packages in grape.
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Thompson seedless
Achievements
Crop improvementI)
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agro climatic conditions of the Hyderabad region are favourable for growing and proper maturation
of different varieties (early, midseason and late types) of grapes. Further, these studies have shown
possibilities for diversifying the industry for raisin production, juice and wine making.
Out of 23 seeded varieties evaluated, Madhu, Angoor and Anab-e-Shahi were found to be superior in
terms of their yield potential.
Madhu AngoorAnab-e-shahi
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Chorni has become commercially popular. The recovery of the raisin was 28 % in coloured varieties
Kishmish Rozoviz.
Among the juicy varieties, Pusa Navarang was found to be superior in terms of yield potential as well
as yield recovery.
Madhu Angooor was identified to be tolerant to downy mildew as well as to salts
Kishmish Chorni Kishmish Rozoviz. Pusa Navarang
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Rootstocks
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ion and both were found as suitable rootstocks for cultivation under Telangana conditions.
The bower system of cultivation was suitable for vigorous varieties like Anab-e-Shahi and Y trellis
for Thomson seedless under Telangana conditions.
The recommended time for back pruning in this region is March and forward pruning is October.
The pruning system followed is spur or cane pruning, depends on the fruiting habit of the variety.
Different varieties need pruning to different degrees of severity. The pruning severity for various
commercial varieties for higher productivity was standardized. For Anab-e-Shahi, 5-6 buds,
Thompson Seedless 8-10 buds; Bangalore Blue 4-5 buds and Gulabi 5-7 buds.
Dogridge rootstock Grafting Scion
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Fruitfulness in grapes
Studies were made on the factors influencing fruitfulness in grape such as
Inherent characters - The proportion of fruitful buds increases progressively towards the middle of
the cane and falls of towards the distal end.
Pinch vigorously growing shoot tips to encourage strong laterals.
Vine Nutrition – The studies showed that phosphorus and zinc were related with 69 and 72 per cent of
variation in the fruitfulness of buds respectively. Application of nitrogen is detrimental at 40-45 days
after pruning i.e fruit bud initiation stage. Application of 500 kg/ha each of N, P O and K O to Anab-2 5 2
e-Shahi and 200 kg/ha each of N, P O and K O for Thompson Seedless was recommended under 2 5 2
Telangana conditions
Water stress - Regulate irrigation water 40 days after summer pruning to prevent excessive vegetative
growth.
Growth Regulators – Uracil spray at 50 ppm 35-45 days after back pruning and CCC sprayed at 35
days after back pruning markedly improved the fruitfulness.
The chemicals viz; thiourea (2%), potassium nitrate (3%) and hydrogen cyanamide (2.5%) promoted
bud break much earlier compared to water spray. Hydrogen cyanamide sprayed immediately after
forward pruning was effective in releasing both floral as well as vegetative buds from dormancy.
Application of GA at 40ppm, at full bloom increased the length, breadth and weight of Anab-e-Shahi
berries markedly under Hyderabad ( Deccan) conditions.
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Recommended irrigation schedule for various growth stages of grapevine based upon pan
evaporation
Growth Stage Days after prunning Quantity of water (l/ha) per mm
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Foundation Prunning
Shoot growth 1-40 days 4200
Fruit Bud differentiation 41-60 days 1400
Shoot 61-120 days 1400
Fruit Bud development 121 days to pruning 1400
Forward Prunning
Shoot growth 1-40 days 4200
Bloom to shatter 41-55 days 1400
Berry growth 56-105 days 4200
Ripening 106-harvest Nil
Rest Period) Harvest to back pruning
*The recommended irrigation schedule is based upon pan evaporation (using 0.7 pan coefficient)
Recommended Fertigation Schedule
Percent of recommended dose to be applied
during different grape growth stages
Growth Stage Days after pruning N P O K O2 5 2
Foundation Pruning
Pre- bud differentiation 1-30 days 20 20 -
Bud differentiation 31-60 days 10 40 10
Post- bud differentiation 61-120 days - - 20
Forward Pruning
Pre - bloom 1-40 days 20 10 - -
Bloom set and shatter 41-71 days 10 20 20
Berry growth up to veraison 71-105 days 30 - 20
Veraison to harvest 106-130 - - 20
After harvest (Rest Period) >20 days 10 10 10
Recommended Dose of N, P and K for 400 kg N/ha 400 kg P O /ha 800 kg K O/ha2 5 2
Fertigation
* The nutrient doses given for fertigation should be modified according to the petiole nutrient status of
the vines as over the years nutrient build up in the soil increases.
Fertigation system in grape
III) Crop Protection
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Release of predatory beetles, Cryptoleamus montrouzieri @ 1000/ha.
Destruction of April and October pruned debris and removal of loose bark and swabbing of vine stem
with copper oxy chloride (10g) + carbaryl (6g)+ DDVP (3.0 ml) + sticker and mixing of malathion dust
(5%) @ 20 g vine-1 after pruning was found effective.
Dipping of bunches or spraying the vines with dichlorvos 100% EC. @ 2ml/l alone or in combination
with Fish oil resin soap proved to be effective.
Grape mealy bug was successfully managed by methomyl (1g/ l) and DDVP (1 /ml) with infestation
percentage of 25.3 and 27.0 per cent in comparison to unsprayed control (66.0%).
Soil drenching of imidacloprid 70 WG @ 0.45 g/lit per vine at 20 and 40 days after pruning was
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more effective against thrips with infestation range of 10.32 to 21.34 % as compared to unsprayed
control (36.56%).
For the management of stem borer in grape dichlorvos 76 EC (8 ml / live hole) and aluminium
phosphide tablets @ 1gm/live hole gave 100 percent reduction.
Spraying of abamectin was superior in controlling the mites (96.04 percent reduction over control).
Mealy bug damage After management of
mealy bug and thrips
Thrips damage
Diseases
Powdery mildew
Rust
Downy mildew
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23 SC (0.5 ml/l) were found effective in the control of downy mildew in
grape.
The spray schedule for the management of powdery mildew in grape during
last 105 days before harvest without terminal residues is as follows:
At 40 days – Fusilazole 40 EC @ 0. 125ml/l
At 60 days – Penconazole 10 EC @ 0.5ml/l + potassium bicarbonate @ 5g/l
At 70 days – Triademefon 25 WP @ 1g/l at 70 days
At 80 days – Hexaconazole 5 EC @ 1ml/l + potassium bicarbonate 5g/l
At 90 days – Myclobutanil 10 WP @ 0.4g/l
At 105 & 120 days – Azoxystrobin 23 SC @ 0.5ml/l or Pyraclostrobin
20% WG @ 0.5 g /l
Spraying of Hexaconazol (0.1 %) and Tridemorph (0.1 %) among systemic
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Downy mildew
Powdery mildew
Horticultural Research Station, Adilabad District
History
Mandate
Achievements
I) Crop improvement
The Horticultural Research Station, Adilabad was started during the year 2001 in the live stock
production technology center (LPTC) farm of SC Corporation, Adilabad, in an area of 47 acres with an
object to improve/develop the technologies of the horticultural crops in the district. During the year
2001, the research station was shifted to Dasnapur, Mavala. Adilabad.
Jamun and minor fruits, beans, Aromatic plants (lemon grass, citronella and palma
Rosa).
Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm of jamun, minor fruits, beans and aromatic
plants (lemon grass, citronella and palma rosa)
To develop location specific appropriate production technologies in the mandate crops.
Standardization of fertigation technology in jamun and other minor fruits
Development of organic package of practices in jamun and other minor fruits.
Standardization of oil recovery procedures for the aromatic pants (lemon grass, citronella and palma
rosa)
About 112 accessions of garlic and 33 accessions of ginger were collected in telangana and preserved
at NBPGR, Hyderabad.
Out of 48 lines of tomato germplams, four lines have shown resistant to alternaria leaf spot (VJT-
5,7/1,8/2 and RS-1), 23 lines resistant to Septoria, 19 lines resistant to TSWV and two lines resistant to
powdery mildew.
Among ten varieties of french bean CRL and S-9 were found to be highly resistance to Bean Common
Mosaic Virus (BCMV).
The tuberose cv Hyderabad single and cv Hyderabad double were found suitable to Adilabad district
climatic conditions.
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polyhouse cultivation.
In carnation, cv. Rendejonu, Salmanca, Farida and Charmant, Farida were found suitable for
polyhouse cultivation.
Spraying of Bayleton @ 0.1 % was found to be effective in controlling leaf blight of tomato.
Spraying of propiconazole was effective in controlling leaf blight diseases in chrysanthemum.
Spraying of fungicide formulations Pseudomonas flourescens @ 0.5 % WP was effective in managing
the leaf blight diseases of crossandra.
Among the fungicides tested, (chlorothalonil, propiconazole, mancozeb, carbendazim)
propiconazole @ 0.1% found best in reducing the foliar diseases of tomato
Potato cv Khurfi Phukraj
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Horticultural Research Station, Aswaraopet, Khammam District
History
Mandate crops:
Mandate
With the aim of laying down foundation for systematic development of Horticulture in the Tribal Areas
of Khammam District, this Horticultural Research Station was established in the year 1938 on the land
earmarked by the ITDA and the District Collector at ITDA Paloncha. Initially, the infrastructural
facilities were provided by ITDA Paloncha. Subsequently, the station has to be shifted from
Garimellapadu to Dhammapet and to Aswaraopet, Khammam District, (Telangana State). The farm is
located 4 km from Aswaraopet village on Aswaraopet to Khammam highway situated at an attitude of
167 MSL 170 14' N latitude and 81.8 o E longitude.
Banana, Papaya, beetlevine.
1. Collection, evaluation and maintenance of banana, papaya and beetlevine
2. Developing the agro – techniques for the successful cultivation of banan, papaya and beetlevine
3. Standardization of high density and fertigation technology in banana, papaya and beetlevine.
4. Development of organic package of practices in the banana, papaya and beetlevine.
5. Postharvest management practices for improving shelf life and value addition of banana, papaya
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Papaya Orchard
Achievements
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conditions.
Among table varieties, Totapuri, among juicy varieties Navaneetham and among pickle varieties
Tellagulabi were found to be prolific and high yielders.
In sapota, Cricket ball and Kalipathi varieties have been found to prolific and high yielders.
In Aagakara two phenotypically different lines with leaves were found to be prolific and high
yielding.
In papaya, Red lady variety was found to be superior in terms of yield and quality recording highest
yield of 34.75 tons/acre.
Papaya cv Red Lady Papaya cv Prabhat
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yield efficiency in tomato.
In capsicum, highest yield (711.88 g/p) was recorded in cv Orebelli transplanted during December.
In mango, micronutrient sprays of ZnSO @ 5 g/l + Borax @ 2 g/l proved to be best in increasing the 4
average yield.
Highest cauliflower yield (5.42 t/ac) and average curd weight (385 g) was recorded in NS 60 N
transplanted during October.
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Horticultural Research Station, Mallepally, Nalgonda District
History
Mandate crops:
Mandate
The Horticultural Research Station, Konda Mallepally, Nalgonda districts was established in the year
1991 in an area of 117 acres, with an objective of conducting experiments on arid fruit crops like Ber,
Amla, Custard Apple, Wood apple, along with other forestry crops like Subabul and Neem to know
their feasibility and adoptability in the rainfed area. Improved Agri-Horticulture, Agri-Siliviculture,
and Horti-Pasture systems were developed during the initial years of station establishment for drought
prone areas of Nalgonda Dist.. The research station initiated research programmes on sweet orange and
acid lime evolving location specific management practices. Further, since 2009 onward the station
started producing genuine disease free grafts/seedlings and supplying to the farming community.
Citrus, pomegranate and palmyra
1. Collection, evaluation and maintenance of citrus (sweet orange and lemon), pomegranate and
palmyra
2. Developing the location based agro-techniques for the successful cultivation of citrus (sweet orange
and lemon), pomegranate and palmyra
3. Standardization of high density and fertigation technology in citrus and pomegranate.
4. Development of organic package of practices in citrus and pomegranate.
5. Development of good agricultural practices for effective control of bacterial leaf blight of
pomegranate.
6. Postharvest management practices for improving shelf life and value addition of citrus (sweet orange
and lemon), pomegranate and palmyra.
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Sweet Orange Orchard
Achievements
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II) Crop protection
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recommended for getting higher yield with low percentage of pest and disease incidence.
Production of sweet orange under black polythene mulch with perforation has increased the average
yields by managing weed growth and maintaining better soil moisture within root zone.
The growth rate of the pre bearing sweet orange is better under 100 micron bicolour mulching (black
and white).
In citrus, for effective management of dry root rot, soil drenching with mancozeb and application of
Trichoderma species (bio control agent) at 3 times as prophylactic spray was recommended.
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JVR Horticultural Research Station, Malyal, Warangal District
History
Mandate Crops:
Mandate
J.V.R. Horticultural Research Station, Malyal was established in 1987 in an area of 62.00 ha donated by
the Farmer's Welfare Trust, Jannareddy Venkat Reddy, Smarakha Nidhi and Janna Reddy Sarojini Devi
Smarkha Nidhi through its managing trustee late Sri. J. Raghotham Reddy, former Vice Chancellor of
Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University. The Honourable Governor of Andhra Pradesh Smt. Kumud
Ben Joshi dedicated the farm to the farmers of Andhra Pradesh in 1987. Later, after the establishment of
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, at Malyal an area of 7.20 ha., and 10.00 ha of mango orchard (total 17.20 ha) has
been allotted to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). The Chillies Research scheme, earlier operating at
Agricultural Research Station, Warangal was shifted to this Research Station during September, 1989. At
present, this Research Station has about 107.96 acres.
Sapota, Amla, Fig, Karonda, Onion, Garlic and Chillies
1. Collection, evaluation and maintenance of sapota, amla, fig, karonda, onion, garlic and chillies
2. Developing the location based Agro-techniques for the successful cultivation of sapota, amla, fig.
3. Standardization of fertigation technology in onion, garlic and chillies
4. Development of organic package of practices in the onion, garlic and chillies
5. Postharvest management practices for improving shelf life and value addition of sapota, amla, fig.
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Chilli
Achievements
I) Crop improvement
II) Crop production
III) Crop protection
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LCA-334 were found suitable for dry chilli under irrigated conditions.
White segmented (local), Agri found dark red, Agri found light red, Nasik red, MCA-8 among onion
varieties were found promising.
Among 20 chilli selections tested LCA-304 followed by LCA-206, LCA-333 and LCA-235(G) recorded
lowest thrips damage. LCA-206, Sel-6, Sel-G & LCA-315 recorded lowest mites incidence.
The unthrifty old mango plants can be made productive by top working the mango plants by heading
back the branches to a height of 5 to 10' ft leaving one or two branches and veneer grafting on the
newly emerged shoots with the improved varieties.
Application of 220:60:80 kg NPK/ha along with 25 tons of FYM/ha gave highest yield of 22.0 q/ha of
dry chilli under irrigated conditions of N.T.Zone.
Application of CAN @ 769 kg/ha has recorded maximum dry pod yield of 20.80 q/ha in chilli.
For effective management of thrips in chillies, application of Imidacloprid 75 WS @ 8g/kg seed
treatment was recommended.
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Rajendranagar.
History
Mandate Crops:
Mandate
The Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research station, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad was started as
“Aromatic and Medicinal plants garden” in 1986 as a part of the scheme for floriculture and semi arid
fruits at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad in the then Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University. The University
was renamed as Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) which renamed the research
station as Herbal Garden Scheme. In 1989, the work was started with collection, maintenance and
evaluation of the aromatic plants suitable for the agro climatic region in 1989. A.P. Horticultural
University was bifurcated from ANGRAU on 26-6-2007 and renamed as Dr YSR Horticultural
University in August, 2011. The name of the center was changed from Herbal Garden Scheme (2001) to th
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station on 30 , August, 2012. After formation of Telangana
state, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University was established after disaffiliation
from Dr.YSR Horticultural University on 22-12-2014. The Research Station has an area of 14 ha and
working on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants to establish need based technology to farmers.
Medicinal and aromatic plants
Germplasm collection, maintenance and evaluation of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Standardization of Agro techniques for important medicinal and aromatic plants.
To supply quality plant material to farmers, institutions.
Standardization of distillation technology for extraction of essential oil from aromatic crops.
To popularize cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Establishment of crop museum in nursery center for medicinal plants.
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herbage yield and essential oil .
In Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) broadcasting of seed @ 7 kg per acre was recommended for
getting highest dry root yield (5.44 q/ha).
In Aswagandha, application of 50% RDF + 50% of N through vermicompost is recommended under
rainfed conditions for higher dry root yield.
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September is recommended for getting higher yields
Planting of Psoralea corylifolia at 45 x 30 cm was recommended for higher seed yield over other
spacing adopted and direct sowing.
Planting of geranium at 45 x 45 cm and application of 50% RDF + neemcake 1.0 t/ha is recommended
for getting higher herbage yield.
Among the two aloe varieties studied, yellow flowering type produced higher leaf yield (118.01 t/ha).
Planting of aloe at 45 x 45 cm produced higher leaf yield (135.65 t/ha) and planting of aloe at 75 x 30 cm
is at par (111.13 t/ha).
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Post Harvest Research Station, Rajendrangar, Hyderabad
History
Mandate
Post Harvest Technology Research Station, Rajendranagar was established in 2012 through
Proc.No.348/Ser(T)/2012, Dated: 31.12.2012 of the Registrar, Dr.YSRHU. Later, in 2013 Integrated model
pack house, was constructed by “Blue Star”.
Developing postharvest management practices to prevent postharvest losses of Horticultural crops.
To improve shelf life of fruits, vegetables & flowers.
Assisting Post graduate & Ph.D students Research work on Post Harvest Technology.
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Achievements
Postharvest management
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In grapes highest juice recovery was obtained with Hybrid-23 and Banglore Blue in 1:1 ratio and
highest product recovery of squash was obtained with Pusa Navarang and Concord with 1:1 ratio.
Maximum storage life without spoilage and lowest physiological loss of weight was recorded when Osweet orange fruits were kept in LDPE covers at 4 C. Maximum juice content was recorded in sweet
orange fruits kept in gunny bags treated with GA 100 ppm.
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Turmeric Research Station, Kammarpally
History
Mandate crops:
Mandate
All India Coordinated project on Spices (Turmeric) was started in 1983 under the aegis of ICAR and
ANGRAU at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jagtial. The main objective is to improve the spice
industry in the state, evolving high yielding, pest and disease resistant varieties, standardizing the agro-
techniques for suggesting suitable package of practices. However, the work was mainly concentrated on
Turmeric. Later during 2009 the Scheme has been shifted to Turmeric Research Station, Kammarpally
Nizamabad district in an area of 30 acres.
Turmeric
To evolve high yielding varieties with high curcumin content.
To evolve varieties resistant to rhizome rot and foliar diseases.
To standardize agro-techniques of turmeric.
To develop IDM for rhizome rot and other foliar diseases.
To act as an interface between university and Indian Institute of Spice Research
To act as lead research center for turmeric in Telangana State
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Pratibha
Duggirala Red
Maize and turmeric intercrop
Achievements
I) Crop improvement
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A total of 182 genotypes of turmeric are maintained and evaluated. The genotypes were grouped into
long duration (8-9 months), medium duration (7-8 months), short duration (6-7 months). Lot of
variability was observed for growth and yield characters, curing % and curcumin content.
Variability was also observed for diseases like rhizome rot, Collectotrichum and Taphrina leaf spot
diseases.
Identified two short duration varieties Suguna (PCT - 13) and Sudarshana (PCT-14) resistant to
rhizome rot.
77 genotypes were found field tolerance to rhizome rot, 71 lines were found immune to
Colletotrichum leaf spot and 8 lines were immune to Taphrina leaf blotch.
In the multi location testing trial PCT13 recorded significantly higher fresh rhizome yield (38.9 t/ha)
than all cultures including Armoor (local) (36.8t/ha).
In the multi location testing trial, Duggirala has recorded highest rhizome yield (23.4 t/ha) with cured
yield of 4.68 t/ha when compared to 12 entries.
JTS-6 turmeric variety is recommended for cultivation in Telangana conditions. The variety is
proposed for release.
Turmeric Variety Duggirala Turmeric Variety Prathibha
II) Crop production
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Application of vermicompost @ 10 t/ha along with recommended NPK has significantly improved
the yield (23.88 t/ha) of turmeric cv Duggirala red variety. Further, vermicompost application has
reduced the incidence of the rhizome rot incidence.
In long duration variety, JTS-2 has given higher fresh rhizome yield of 31.15 t/ha with curing
percentage of 26 % while in mid duration variety, JTS 302 has recorded maximum fresh rhizome yield
of 30.3 t/ha with curing percentage of 26. Short duration variety of PCT 14 gave maximum yield of 5.35
t/ha with curing percentage of 21%.
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Turmeric cultivation in pro trays Duggirala red in field
III) Crop protection
Integrated disease management (IDM) of rhizome rot in Turmeric
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The popular short duration varieties Suguna (PCT 13) Sudarshana (PCT 14), JTS 313, JTS 302 and KTS
8 are resistant to rhizome rot and rhizome fly.
The organism causing rhizome rot disease was isolated from diseased rhizomes and roots of diseased
plants of Armoor, Duggirala Red, Duggirala White, JTS 1 and JTS 2 varieties and identified as
Fusarium solani.
The varieties JTS 1 and JTS 2 are resistant to rhizome rot and Taphrina leaf spot disease and recorded
15-20% increased yields over Duggirala red variety.
Rhizome root rot can be easily managed either by treating seed rhizomes with mancozeb @ 2 g/l or
carbendazim @ 2 g/l for about 30 minutes.
Turmeric cultures, JTS 12(31.2 t/ha), JTS 15 (29.7 t/ha) in long, JTS 319 (26.7 t/ha), JTS 314 925.8 t/ha) in
medium and RH 5 (34.5 t/ha), Suguna (27.3 t/ha) in short duration groups were identified as
promising cultures for yield and tolerant to rhizome rot and rhizome fly.
Spraying of carbendazim (0.1%), hexaconazole (0.01%) and thiophanate methyl (0.1%) was found to
be effective in controlling the Colletotrichum leaf spot.
Symptoms of rhizome rot on leaves
Rhizome rot
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Vegetable Research Station, Rajendrangar Hyderabad
History
Mandate
The vegetable research in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh state was first initiated in chilies at Lam, Guntur
in 1928 by the Govt. of Madras. Later two Vegetable Research Stations, one at Rajendranagar,
Hyderabad and the other at Kurnool were started in 1955. The Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University
started the vegetable research in 1964 by taking over these three schemes engaged in vegetable research
work from the department of Agriculture, Govt, of A.P. Later on, the Vegetable Research station at
Kurnool was closed and six new schemes including the one on Breeder Seed production have been
initiated at Agricultural Research Institute, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. In addition to this, with a view
to strengthen the research work on popular vegetables like brinjal, tomato, bhendi, beans, gourds and
melons the APAU has started a new scheme, viz., “Scheme for Intensification on Vegetable Research in
AP” during the year 1978. In the year1988, the Vegetable Research Scheme at ARI, Rajendranagar has
been further strengthened by initiation of an All India coordinated Research Project on vegetable crops
in collaboration with ICAR. During the year 2001-02, the Scheme for Intensification of Vegetable
Research in A.P. and vegetable research schemes were merged with Vegetable Breeding Scheme. In the
year 2007, with bifurcation of ANGRAU, the VRS, Rajendranagar had become a constituent of Dr.
YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem. After bifurcation of AP and formation of Telangana, a new University
namely SKLTSHU was formed in 2014 and the VRS, Rajendranagar has become a constituent of the
University. The following Non-Plan, Plan and Externally funded schemes are under operation at
Vegetable Research Station.
a) Vegetable Breeding Scheme (Non-Plan)
b) All India coordinated Research Project on Vegetable Crops-(ICAR)
c) All India coordinated Research Project on Tuber Crops (Other than Potato)- (ICAR)
d) National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA-ICAR)
e) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
Mandate crops: Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Cooking melon (Under Non plan)
a. Germplasm collection, evaluation and maintenance of different vegetable crops including tuber
crops to select the high yielding varieties resistant to pests and diseases and suitable to different agro
climatic zones.
b. Intensification of breeding work on important vegetable crops like Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle
gourd, Ridge gourd, Cooking melon for development of high yielding hybrids and varieties resistant
to biotic and abiotic stress.
c. Standardization of agro-techniques viz., cultural, manurial and water management practices
including use of bio-fertilizers, micronutrients and hormones.
d. Evolving integrated pest (IPM) and disease (IDM) management practices.
e. Production of breeder seed of state released varieties and distribution of the same to different
agencies like State Seed Development Corporation, State Department of Horticulture etc.
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Achievements
I) Crop improvement
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In brinjal (104), tomato (198), Okra (222), pumpkin (32), Ash gourd (24), bottle gourd (34), ridge gourd
(40), cooking melon (84) and Dolichos bean (35), colocasia (70) and sweet potato (127) accessions were
characterized and evaluated.
Field screening of two wild species of okra (Abelmoschus manihot ssp. manihot and Abelmoschus
manihot var. tetraphyllus) revealed 0% incidence of YVMV in both the wild species. Interspecific
hybridization of the horticulturally superior but susceptible to YVMV genotype (RNOYR-19) with
both Abelmoschus manihot ssp. manihot and Abelmoschus manihot var. tetraphyllus was successful.
Preliminary characterization and evaluation of 6 landraces (RNIS-1 to RNIS-6) of Indian spinach
revealed that the landraces RNIS-5 and RNIS-6 with twining but initially bushy growth habit was
found suitable for ground culture without any support. Further, these landraces RNIS-5 and RNIS-6
could be registered with NBPGR, New Delhi.
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BrinjalCabbage
Brinjal- Shymala
Purple round, suitable for
Telangana
Brinjal - Gulabi
Purple long cluster,
attractive light purple
colour suitable for Kharif
and Rabi seasons of
Northern Telangana and
Coastal Andhra.
Snake Gourd - Swetha
Medium duration, long
ashy white fruits.
Ash Gourd-Shakti
Medium size (3. 0-3.5 kg),
high yielding.
Cooking Melon- RNSM-1
High yielding, suitable for
pickling and rain-fed
cultivation.
Amaranthus- RNA-1
High yielding, nutritive,
suitable for clipping.
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Brinjal- Bhagyamathi
Purple cluster, suitable for
Coastal Andhra, resistance
to shoot and fruit borer
Dolichos Bean - RND-1
Long duration, high
yielding variety suitable for
all over Telangana and A.P.
Cooking Melon- RNSM-3
Suitable for Adilabad and
high altitude regions of
AP, high yielding, useful
for salad and dessert
purposes, tolerant to
powdery mildew disease
Sweet Potato-Kiran
Oranged fleshed, rich in
vitamin A. Recommended
for all regions of
Telangana.
Sweet Potato - Samrat
Early bearing white
skinned with pinkish tinge
all season variety.
Colacosia-Satamukhi
Free budding high
yielding, oblong tubers,
good cooking quality.
Elephant foot yam-
Gajendra
High yielder with superior
quality (rich in Vit 'A' with
less oxalates).
a) Novel genotypes identified:
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Of the 222 germplasm lines of okra evaluated, RNO-204 was
found to be of dwarf stature which can be utilized in further
breeding programmes for the development of semi-dwarf
varieties.
Breeding for production of F hybrids in tomato, brinjal, okra, bottle 1
ground and ridge gourd are in progress.
Field screening of twelve newly developed inbred lines of okra
(RNOYR-12 to RNOYR-23) in the hot spot (summer season 2012,
Hyderabad) revealed that the inbred lines RNOYR-14, RNOYR-
15, RNOYR-16, RNOYR-17 and RNOYR-18 with zero percent
incidence of YVMV were found to be resistant to YVMV under
field conditions.
Of the 15 F hybrids (HYDHOK-1 to HYDHOK-15) developed 1
and evaluated during two consecutive summer seasons, all
hybrids are resistant to YVMV (0% incidence), while the hybrids
HYDHOK-1, HYDHOK-6, HYDHOK-8, HYDHOK-10,
HYDHOK-13 were found to be horticulturally superior with
higher yield, superior pod quality.
Heterosis Breeding:
Breeding for production
of F1 hybrids in okra
Promising Horticultural
Superior and YVMV
Resistant Single Cross F1
Hybrids in Comparison to
National Hybrid, Open
Pollinated Variety and Cross
Checks of Okra
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II) Crop production
Intercrops: The ideal intercrops are as follows.
Tomato + Cluster bean / Castor
Banana / Coconut + Colocasia / Amorphophallus / Dioscoria
Tapioca + Green gram / Black gram
Castor + Cowpea
nd thFoliar spraying of 3 ppm boron on ridge gourd and bottle gourd at 2 and 4 leaf stage was
recommended for getting 20 % higher yield.
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Foliar spraying of 3 ppm boron on ridge gourd and bottle gourd was efficient in boosting the yields
Planting brinjal with a spacing of 75 x 30 cm and a fertilizer dose of 75-60-60 kg NPK /ha was recommended in getting higher yields
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A fertilizer dose of 150-60-60 kg NPK /ha was
recommended for higher economical yield
with a benefit cost ratio of 5.43 in tomato
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Planting cabbage with spacing of 60 x 30 cm along with an application 180 kg
N/ha and recommended dose of P and K resulted in higher yields (34.61 t/ha).
In cabbage, application of Azatobacter as seedling dip treatment (500 g/ha) and
soil application (5 kg/ha) has reduced the nitrogen application by 25 % in getting
higher yields.
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Foliar application (3 or 5 times) of water-soluble fertilizers NPK of
grade 15:15:30 in addition to the recommended dose of NPK
fertilizers has enhanced significantly the tomato fruit yield to
394 q/ha when compared to control of 296.7 q/ha.
Application of 40 kg N / ha as basal + 20 kg N/ha top dressing + 20 kg
N/ha as foliar spray is recommended for obtaining higher yields in
tomato.
A fertilizer dose of 150-60-60 kg NPK /ha is recommended for higher
economical yield with a cost benefit ratio of 1.0:5.43 in tomato.
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Varieties recommended for Telangana
S. No Crop Varieties recommended
1. Amaranthus RNA –1
2. Ash gourd Shakti
3. Bottle gourd PSPL, Pusa Naveen, LS –21
4. Brinjal Bhagyamathi, Gulabi, Syamala
5. Chilli Sindur, Bhagyalakshmi, Bhaskar, G-4, LCA-334
6. Cluster bean Pusa Navbhar, Pusa Sadabahar, Pusa mousami
7. Cooking melon RNSM –1
8. Coriander Sadhana, Swathi
9. Dolichos bean RND –1, Arka Jaya, Arka Vijaya
10. Pumpkin CM –13, CM –50
11. Ridge gourd LA –12, LA –32
12 Tomato Pusa Ruby, PED, Marutham, LE –77, Arka Vikas
1 Paddy Cabbage Amaranthus/Radish
2 Paddy Tomato Amaranthus
3 Paddy Chilli Amaranthus
4 Paddy Cabbage Tomato
5 Maize Cabbage Tomato
6 Sunflower Cabbage Tomato
7 Okra French bean Tomato
8 Brinjal French bean Okra
9 Okra Tomato Cluster bean
10 Tomato Pea Okra
11 Cabbage Pea Brinjal
12 Chilli Pea Onion
Profitable crop rotation
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III) Crop protection
Pest management
IPM package for the control of tomato fruit borer.
Deep summer ploughing and removal of weed hosts.
Setting up of pheromone traps @ 4/acre to monitor the pest.
Use of African tall marigold as trap crop i.e., transplant 2 rows of marigold for every 16 rows of
tomato as the females get attracted to marigold flowers and lay eggs. To facilitate synchronous
flowering, plant 40 and 25 days old seedling of marigold and tomato, respectively at a time.
Collection and destruction of damaged fruits and grownup caterpillars.
Spray 5% neem seed kernel extract or neem oil (Azadirachtin 10,000 ppm) @ 2-3 ml/lt.to kill early
stage larvae.
Need based spray of insecticides like spinosad 45% SC @ 0.3ml/lt. or Thiodicarb 75%.
Spray HaNPV @250 LE/ha + 1% Jaggery along with sticker 0.5ml/lt on young larvae
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Integrated pest management of tomato pinworm
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Nurseries should be strictly monitored for pest incidence.
Remove and destroy infested plants and alternate solanaceous crops/host with insect stages in
nursery and early stage of the main crop.
Erect pheromone traps both for monitoring and mass trapping.
If the incidence is very severe, spray Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 0.3ml/lt, Flubendiamide 39.35%
SC @ 0.3ml/lt. However, safe waiting periods are to be followed.
Remove the remnants of the crop immediately after the last harvest.
In case pheromone trap catches are less than ten moths per trap per week- use bio-rational products,
such as Bacillus thuringiensis, Azadirachtin etc. and egg parasitoids like Trichogramma sp.
If pheromone trap catches are more than ten moths per trap per week use combination of bio- rational
insecticides with synthetic chemical insecticides.
An average of 30-40 pheromone baited water traps should be placed per hectare for effective control
in low population densities
Encourage the existing natural enemies viz., mired bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis and Trichogramma sp.
Adopt rotation practices by including non – solanaceous crops, if the pest incidence is very severe in a
given area.
Pest alerts – to other regions through continuous monitoring of tomato and potato crops across states
is essential to prevent further spread of this pest.
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Management of brinjal and okra shoot and fruit borer
Chillies midge
Cabbage pests
Bitter gourd fruit fly
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Shoot clipping followed by spraying with flubendiamide 39.35 SC @ 0.3 ml/lit and rynaxpyr 18.5 SC @
0.3 ml/l at 45, 60, 75,90, 105 days after transplanting or alternate spraying of 'deltamethrin 5 EC +
triazophos 35 EC @ 2ml/l, emmamectin benzoate 25 WG @ 0.4 g/l and spinosad 43 SC @ 0.5 ml /l at
weekly interval was effective.
Application of rynaxpyr 18.5 SC @ 0.3 ml/l or carbosulfan 25 EC @ 0.5 ml/l. or azadiractin (10,000 ppm)
@ 5 ml/l was effective.
In cabbage, chinese cabbage as trap crop in cabbage cultivation should be included in IPM package
for management of cabbage pests.
Installation of cue lure baited traps @ 10/acre was found to be effective method for management of
bitter gourd fruit fly.
OkraBrinjal Chilli
Trap crop with chinese cabbage in cabbage
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Installation of cue lure baited traps in bitter gourd
Disease management
Chilli viral diseases
Nursery diseases of vegetables
Water melon and musk melon
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Use of nylon net, soil application of carbofuran @ 1 kg a.i./ha and seedling dip in imidacloprid at
0.02% at nursery stage + three foliar sprays of insecticides imidacloprid @0.3ml/lit. or thiamethoxam st
@ 0.3gm/lit alternately combined with wettable sulphur (1 application at 30 days after planting)
exhibited least mosaic and leaf curl disease incidence and produced highest yield in chilli.
Seed treatment with fungicides and bio control agents, revealed that trichoderma viride alone @ 5 g /
kg seed and chemicals captan @ 0.25% and carbendazim were effective for management of soil borne
diseases in tomato
Integrated management of bud necrosis of water melon revealed that seed treatment with
imidacloprid @ 5g/kg seed + 2 foliar sprays of imidacloprid @ 0.3ml/lit % at 15 days interval after 30
days of emergence exhibited least incidence of the bud necrosis disease with high yields.
Musk MelonSoil solarisation treatment for 30
days during peak summer period
was the most effective treatment
and reduced damping off disease
significantly in tomato, chilli and
brinjal.
Water Melon
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Future vision and potentials
New Research Stations
Apart from these 11 research stations which are catering to the research needs in major horticultural
crops, there is every need and scope to establish new research stations which should cater mainly to
the dry land crops as the state is having vast tracts of dry lands and majority of the farming system are
under the dry land crops category. Further as the demand of chillies and onion are increasing day by
day and with the amenability of cultivating potato in Telangana region, there is also need and scope
for the establishment of the dedicated research station for chillies and onion and potato. Keeping this
scenario, the future vision of the SKLTSHU is to establish the following research stations
1) Dry land Horticultural Research Station at Mahaboobnagar district
2) Chilli and seed spice Research Station, Warangal district
3) Potato and Onion Research station at Zaheerabad, Medak district
To further improve the quality of the research work, a state of art PG research center with all the
infrastructure and latest equipment is being established at Mulugu, the new headquarters of the
SKLTSHU.
Owing to dry climate, Telangana state has highest potential for the increase in the acreage of
dry fruit crops like pomegranate, fig, custard apple, ber, anola, wood apple, beal, sapota and
guava.
Under the climate change scenario, growing dry land horticultural crop is the only alternative
for improving the economic status of the farmers. More and more farmers are growing dry
land horticultural crops instead of regular agricultural crops.
Growing dry land horticultural crops which has high water use efficiency is the best alternative
in the present scenario of climate change stimulated vagaries like drought particularly in
Mahaboobnagar district of Telangana.
However, the Telangana state has very less acreage of dry land crops like custard apple (2759
ha), Pomegranate (765 ha), Sapota (1312 ha), fig and ber (negligible). And hence increasing the
acreage of the dry land horticulture crop is the only alternative for increasing the economic
status of farmers of Telangana which will ultimately prevent farmers suicide.
Apart from this new crop introduction like Kinnow, Date palm and Apple ber can also be
encouraged in the state as the state is congenial for growing these crops.
Under these scenario, there is every need to give impetus to dry land horticultural crops by
establishing a dedicated Research Station at Mahaboobnagar with mandate crops of
pomegranate, fig, custard apple, sapota, ber, anola, wood apple, beal and guava.
In Telangana State, chilli (dry) is grown in 9 districts out of 10 districts with highest acreage in
Khamman followed by Warangal districts. There is a huge area under green chillies in Medak
and Rangareddy districts. The average productivity of chillies is 3 M.t/ha.
In Warangal district of Telangana, exclusively chapta variety of chilli is grown and framers are
getting remunerative price for this variety. Further, the oleoresin content of Telangana chillies
is high upto 11.2 %.
1. Dry land Horticultural Research Station at Mahaboobnagar District
2. Chilli and seed spice Research Station, Warangal District
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In the undivided Andhra Pradesh, chilli research station located at LAM, Guntur was catering
to the needs of the chillie farmers of the state with more emphasis on the location based
research specific to Guntur and Andhra Region.
Now, the area under chilli for green and dry is alarmingly increasing thereby emphasising for
need based location specific research on the crop in the state. Hence, an urgent need to establish
chilli research station. To this effect land to an extent of 85 acres has already been procured near
Warangal.
In Telangana, potato is grown in Medak (4530 ha and 90760 MT), Rangareddy (394 ha and 7880
MT) and Khammam (1970 ha and 39,400 MT) districts.
Majority of the potato cultivation (70-80 %) in Medak district is under drip irrigation system, a
progressive system of cultivation which is yet to be followed in many of the major potato
growing states.
The productivity of potato in Telangana state is higher than other potato growing states which
clearly indicate the potential scope for increasing the thrust on potato cultivation in Telangana
State.
In Telangana, onion is grown in an area of 33851 ha with a total cumulative production of
609318 Mt. Among the district, the leading onion producing district is Mahaboobnagar (153630
MT) followed by Medak (95859 MT). Ginger and garlic areas also increasing in the Telangana
region particularly in Medak district.
There is every need to increase the area of the onion and because of suitable climate condition
of Telangana this crop has huge potential in reducing the climate vagaries faced by Telangana
farmers.
However, the farmers are facing certain problems in the procurement of the seed tubers
particularly potato and onion, non availability of the location specific suitable varieties
adoptable to local conditions, information on fertigation, mechanisation and post harvest
storage. Research is lacking on the location specific technologies suitable for the region.
Hence, there is every need to establish a dedicate Research Station on potato, onion near
Zaheerabad, Medak district due to its favourable climatic conditions for these crops and for the
benefit of potato and onion farmers of the region and Telangana state at large.
Even though, the research system of SKLTSHU is strong enough, the generation of technologies is
taking longer time both due to lack of advanced infrastructure and equipment and also to the effects of
changing climatic factor which are fast reorienting the research objectives. To generate the climate
resilient technologies the present infrastructure and outdated equipment is not sufficient and is
becoming a major handicap. Under such scenario, it is proposed to establish a world class advanced
research facility (PG Research Center) at MULUGU headquarter of SKLTSHU. This facility will have
all the latest world class advanced equipment related to traditional departments like physiology,
biochemistry, biotechnology, food processing to most advanced recent departments like nano
technology, omics, genomic labs, radiations labs. These laboratories will facilitate advanced research
of Research stations of SKLTSHU as well as PG (M.Sc, PhD) and Post doctoral research of colleges. The
facility will go a long way in augmenting and accelerating the technology generation.
3. Potato and Onion Research station at Zaheerabad, Medak District
PG Research Centre
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Post Harvest Technology of Mango
University Administrative building and PG Center at Mulugu, Medak District, Telangana