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

Volume.IV, Issue–21 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 1st —15th November, 2018

Events

51st Meeting of Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU

51st meeting of Board of Management of Dr.YSRHU was held

at Venkataramannagudem on 10.11.2018 under the chair-

manship of Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor

(FAC) & Ex-Officio Secretary to Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

Education

Rythu Sadassus

RHWEP students allotted to KVK, Pandirimamidi have

organized Rythu Sadassu on 01.11.2018 at Rampa Erram-

palem village, Gokavaram Mandal, East Godavari District.

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

Dr.K.Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean and Dr.A.Harshavardhan,

Associate Dean’s Representative for RHWEP have

attended the programme. Scientists from KVK, Pandirima-

midi, ADH, ZPTC, MPP, MPTC, host farmers and other

farmers have attended the meeting and interacted with the scientists.

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RHWEP students allotted to HRS, Ambajipeta organized Rythu

Sadassu on 02.11.2018 at Mukkamala Village, East Godavari

District. Dr.M.Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture,

Dr.K.Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean and Dr.G.Kranthi Rekha, Asso-

ciate Dean’s Representative for RHWEP have attended the pro-

gramme. Scientists from HRS, Ambajipeta, host farmers and

other farmers have attended the meeting and visited the exhi-

bition organized by the students.

Student READY Programme

Final year students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem viz., Ms.M.Tejaswini, Ms. M.Yamuna and

Mr.S.Sainadh Reddy were selected for In-plant training in ITC, Guntur through interview under

‘STUDENT READY programme-Placement in Industries’. The students will undergo training in ITC,

Guntur during II semester, 2018-19.

NSS Activities

Coconut planting was done at Girls Hostel, CoH, Anantharaju-

peta as a part of NSS activities during the visit of Dr. A. Su-

jatha, Dean of Student Affairs and inspected the facilities

available and other arrangements about the 8th Inter colle-

giate sports meet on 02.11.2018. Dr. M. Ramakrishna, Associ-

ate Dean, Dr. C. Madhumathi, Professor (Hort), NSS officers

Dr. B. Tanuja Priya and Dr. K. Arunodhayam, staff along with

NSS volunteers have participated in the programme.

Scientists of HRS, Anantharajupeta observed severe infestation

of spodoptera damage caused by Spodoptera sp (species yet to

be identified) in banana at Bayanapalli village of Kodur Divi-

sion.

Research

Extension Training Programmes

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem organized 25

days Skill Development Training Program (SDTP) on “Small

Poultry Farming” to 20nos. farmers in coordination with Agri-

cultural Skill Council of India (ASCI) and ICAR-ATARI, Hydera-

bad. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.B.Srininvasulu,

Registrar in the presence of Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Ex-

tension on 01.11.2018 and explained about the importance of

the skill training program to the young farmers as the demand

for the selected enterprise (backyard poultry rearing and marketing) for the country type poultry

birds is increasing. The 1st module of the program was conducted from 01.11.2018 to 06.11.2018

and coordinated by Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Principal Scientist & Head, Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist

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

practical sessions involving all the aspects of small scale poultry hatching, rearing and marketing

skills to the participants will be imparted by the experts invited from various institutions of SVVU,

tirupati, KVKs and private agencies.

On 15.11.2018, KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted One day

Workshop cum Awareness programme to the farmers on

Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (DSM) in

Agriculture Sector in collaboration with ATARI and APSECM.

Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension and Sri.Manohar

Prasad, IAS, Director CDR inaugurated the energy efficiency

related stalls arranged by APMIP, LAYA NGO, TANAGER and

NREDCAP etc. Inaugural session was presided over by

Dr.R.V.S.K Reddy and addressed the gathering on Energy Efficiency and water conservation aspects,

to protect the natural resources like solar energy, wind energy, water, conserve them and utilize

them in an effective way. Pocket cards on cashew grafts planting and after care and a pamphlet on

Energy Efficiency and Conservation was released by the dignitaries. Dr.Manohar Prasad, Principal

Scientist & Head, HRS, Pandirimamidi, Sri.Rammohan, PD, APMIP and DDH Kakinada,

Sri.Ramanamurthy, Divisional Engineer,EESL, Smt.P.Padmaja, PD, ATMA, and officials from

NREDCAP, APSECM addressed the gathering on conservation of natural resources. Technical

session was carried out on Case studies on AGDSM, Soil and Water Conservation schemes, Water

conservation measures, Drip and Sprinkler irrigation by LAYA, NGO, KVK Scientists. Sri.P.Raja Sek-

har, Scientist (Soil Science) coordinated the programme. NGO volunteers, Horticulture Officer,

BTMs, ATMs and about 200 farmers from Rampachodavaram, Addateegala, Gangavaram ,

Korukonda mandals of East Godavari district have participated in the programme.

Dr. D. Srinivas Reddy, Scientist (Ento.), CRS, Tirupati attended a training programme as resource

person on "Pest Disease management of lime and sweet orange" at Regional Horticulture Training

Institute, Kadapa on 09.11.2018.

Dr. M. Raja Naik, Associate Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta attended a training programme

as resource person on “Management aspects before, during flowering, fruiting, nutrition and plant

protection aspects in mango” organised by Dept. of Horticulture at Ragimanupenta (village),

Bangarupalem mandal, Chittoor Dist. on 10.11.2018.

Dr. M. Raja Naik, Associate Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta attended a training programme

as resource person on “ Production of marigold, chrysanthemum, tuberose under low cost shade

net house and plant protection aspects” organised by Dept. of Horticulture at Mittur, Irala (Mandal),

Chittoor Dist. on 11.11.2018.

Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Ananta-

puramu attended a training programme as resource person on

‘Cultivation of Pomegranate’ at Regional Horticulture Training In-

stitute, Anantapuramu on 13.11.2018.

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On 14.11.2018, G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path), KVK, Vonipenta

attended a training programme as resource person conducted by

ATMA at Sunkulagaripalli village in Mydukur mandal. Explained the

pest and disease management in turmeric, tomato and viral disease

management in chillies.

On 13.11.2018, S. Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi

attended as resource person for ‘Awareness program on fall army

worm in maize’ organized by Department of Agriculture at Pudi-

pally and Indukurupeta villages. Explained about various stages of

maize that is affected, other host crops and possible management

practices that can followed to reduce the damage.

On 02.11.18, G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.), KVK, Vonipenta

attended a training programme as resource person conducted by

Department of Horticulture at Narjampalli village of Myalavaram

mandal. Explained about fertilizer management, INM, pests and dis-

ease management in chilli. Sri Jaya Bharath Reddy, HO, Mylavaram

also participated.

Dr. M. Raja Naik, Associate Professor (Hort.), CoH, Anantharajupeta

attended a training programme as resource person on

“Rejuvenation, pruning technology and management aspects before,

during flowering and fruiting in mango” organised by Regional Hor-

ticultural Training Institute (RHTI), Dept. of Horticulture at Rythu

Bazar, Chittoor on 04.11.2018.

Dr.G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta par-

ticipated in awareness meeting on rugose spiralling whitefly at Uchili,

Vaddiparru villages of Atreyapuram mandal organized by Depart-

ment of Horticulture, East Godavari district on 03.11.2018 and ex-

plained about the control measures and created awareness among

the farmers.

Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Principal Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Amba-

jipeta participated in awareness meeting on rugose spiralling

whitefly at Chinthapalli village of Pusapatirega mandal organized

by Department of Horticulture, Vizianagaram on 14.11.2018 and

explained about the control measures and created awareness

among the farmers.

Ms. K.Chakkani Priya, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta

attended a training programme as resource person on ‘Black

headed caterpillar control in coconut’ at S.Yanam village, Up-

palaguptam mandal organized by Department of Horticulture, East

Godavari district on 14.11.2018 and explained about the control

measures and created awareness among the farmers.

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On Farm Trial

On 03.11.2018, Dr. R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension along with

technical team of KVK, Vonipenta visited banana and turmeric OFT

fields. Observed potassium deficiency in banana, leaf spot disease

infection in turmeric fields and recommended to spray potassium

nitrate @0.5% in banana fields and mancozeb @0.25% or chlorotha-

lonil @ 0.25% in turmeric fields respectively. Later Dr.R,V.S.K Reddy,

Director of Extension interacted with the farmers and explained about fertilizer management and

INM for better yields.

On 1.11.2018, Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Venkataraman-

nagudem initiated OFT on Management of Fall Army Worm Worm,

Spodoptera frugiperda on maize at Telikicherla village. Three treat-

ment plots i.e. IPM, BIPM and control plots were sown with maize

seed along with fodder sorghum as border crop and desmodium as

intercrop in IPM and BIPM plots.

On 06.11.2018, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK,

Vonipenta distributed marigold cuttings of Arka Bangara-2 to benefi-

ciary farmers at Mitamanupalli and Vonipenta village of Mydukur

mandal under OFT and suggested to pinch the apical buds one

month after planting for more branching and yield.

Tribal Sub Plan

On 02.11.2018, Dr.E.Karuna sree, Principal Scientist & Head, Sri.

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

apiary init (Apis cerana) at Kamaiahkunta village and suggested to

go for division of bee colonies for multiplication of bees and dis-

tributed Apis cerana bee hive boxes to the beekeeper under Tribal

Sub – plan programme.

On 12.11.2018, T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) KVK,

Venkataramannagudem distributed bypass fat to the dairy farmers of

Manchuvarigudem village, Buttaigudem mandal to assess the milk

production performance of dairy animals as a part of TSP technical

programme for the year 2018-19.

On 08.11.2018, Dr. K. Venkata subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.) and B.

Rupa Devi, Research Associate (Soil Science), KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem distributed need based inputs (vermicompost and

biofertilizers like azotobacter and PSB) under integrated crop

management in cashew. Scientists explained about cashew or-

chard management to the farmers and more than 30 farmers

have participated in this programme.

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Diagnostic Visits

On 02.11.2018, Dr.E.Karuna Sree, Principal Scientist & Head, Sri.

G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.), Dr.K.Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.),

Kum.B.Rupa Devi, Research Associate (Soil Science), KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem visited Farmer Field School (FFS) plot on production of

pesticide residue free vegetables (brinjal & okra) at Busarajupalli vil-

lage. Suggested for thinning in okra and fertilizer application and dis-

tributed inputs i.e. fertilizers, neem soap against defoliators and marigold seedlings as trap crop.

On 02.11.2018, Dr.V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.) and E. Ravi Goud, Re-

search Associate (Extension), KVK, Vonipenta visited turmeric fields for diagnosis of

pests and diseases at Pappanapalli village of Mydukur mandal. Observed the inci-

dence of turmeric leaf spot disease and recommended spraying of propiconazole @

0.1% twice in 15days interval.

On 09.11.2018, G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path) and Dr.V. Yugandhar, Re-

search Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta visited tomato fields for diagnosis of

pests and diseases at Mittamanupalli village of Mydukur mandal. Observed

powdery mildew infection and recommended the foliar application of wet-

table sulphur @ 0.3% or kerathane @ 0.1%.

On 09.11.2018, G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path) and Dr.V.

Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta visited guava

fields for diagnosis of pests and diseases at Tuvvapalli village of My-

dukur mandal. Observed mealy bug infestation in guava and recom-

mended spraying of acephate @0.1% or dichlorovos or profenophos

@ 0.1% and explained about pruning and training in early stages.

On 14.11.2018, Dr.V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.) and E.

Ravi Goud Research Associate (Extn.), KVK, Vonipenta visited banana

fields for diagnosis of pests and diseases at Musalnayanapalli village of

Mydukur mandal. Observed leaf streak virus infection and recom-

mended removal and destruction of infected plants followed by spray-

ing of dimethoate or methyl-O-demeton @ 0.2% to control the vector.

On 09.11.2018, Dr.S. Adarsha Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi observed midge

damage in chilli and recommended to spray chlorantraniliprole @ 0.3 ml/l followed

by carbosulfan @ 2ml/ l for control of the pest.

Smt. T. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl.Path.), HRS, Anantharajupeta along

with local Horticulture MPEO’s visited banana field at C.Kmmapalle

village of Kadapa district on 06.1.-2018 and observed severe incidence

of sigatoka leaf spot on 7-8 months old tissue culture (G-9) banana and

suggested control measures.

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On 08.11.2018, S. Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and N.Srividya Rani, Scien-

tist (Extension), KVK, Pandirimamidi diagnosed BPH infestation in rice

fields at pandiriveedi village of Rampachodavaram mandal and recom-

mended to spray pymetrozine 50 WG 0.8g/l twice at 15 days interval

for control.

On 05.11.2018, T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK, Venkata-

ramannagudem attended a medical case of milking buffalo in Vellamilli village

sufferering from fever (1030 F), decreased feed intake, watery diarrhoea, de-

creased milk production and treated with inj. Dicrysticine, I/M, inj.Melonex,

I/M, Metranidazole tablets and Neblon powder orally for three days.

Field Day

KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted field day in paddy variety

DRR Dhan-45 at Settipeta village on 05.11.2018. Crop Cutting Ex-

periment was conducted in paddy var. DRR Dhan-45 and recorded

30 bags/ acre yield. Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agri. Extn.) coordi-

nated the programme.

Polam Pilustondi

On 09.11.2018, S. Adarsha Scientist (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi

participated in ‘Polam Pilusthondi’ programme and created

awareness on fall army worm in maize. Field visits were made and

damage level of fall army worm in maize at vegetative stage of the

crop was observed. Possible pest management practices that can

be practiced in the initial stages to reduce the crop damage were

explained.

Front Line Demonstrations

On 03.11.2018, Dr. R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension along

with technical team of KVK, Vonipenta visited blackgram (TBG-

104) fields cultivated under Cluster Front Line Demonstrations-

Pulses under NFSM sponsored by ICAR- ATARI, Zone - X,

Hyderabad at Madirepalli village of Duvvur mandal and interacted

with farmers and distributed critical inputs i.e., neem oil, thiodi-

carb and myclobutanil for the management of pests and diseases.

On 02.11.2018, Scientists of KVK, Venkataramannagudem visited

ICM demonstration plots of cashew and conducted method

demonstration on application of bio – fertilisers and swabbing of

cashew trunk with neem soap @ 5g/l after mechanical removal of

larvae against cashew stem and root borer at Lankapalli village as

a part of FLD on Management of Cashew orchards with ICM

Practices in neglected cashew orchards.

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On 12.11.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta conducted FLD

on enhancing banana bunch yield through application of N, K and

S at Sunkulagaripalli village and emphasized the importance of

application of recommended dose of fertilizers. Later distributed

inputs viz., potassium nitrate, agromin max (micronutrient mix-

ture), biozyme and sulphate of potash to the beneficiary farmers.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem distributed vegetable planting

material as part of FLD on nutritional kitchen garden at Tribal

Welfare School, Nuthiramannagudem on 15.11.2018 and

explained the advantages of kitchen gardening to the school

children. In this programme Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agril.

Extn.) and Sri. B. Rupa Devi (SSAC) have participated.

KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted mid-season training

programme on blackgram var. TBG-104 on 15.11.18 under

CFLD on pulses in collaboration with Department of Agricul-

ture at Dibbagudem, Jeelugumilli mandal. After the training

programme, distributed critical inputs like neem soap,

pongamia soap, profenophos and yellow and blue sticky traps

under CFLD pulses during the year 2018-19. Dr. V. Deepthi,

Scientist (Agri. Extn.) and Sri. B. Rupa Devi (Soil Science & Ag-

ricultural Chemistry) have co-ordinated the programme.

General

Meetings

Sri Ch.S. Kishore kumar ,Scientist (Pl Path.), HRS, Kovvur

participated in the Panel Discussion and appraisal meeting of

ICAR-AICRP on Nematodes in Agriculture from 12th-13th Nov,

2018 at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and presented

the work done report for the year 2017-18.

Visits

Dr. J. DilipBabu, Director of Research along with Dr. K.T. Venkata-

ramana, Zonal Research Head, Rayalaseema Zone, CRS, Tirupati

inspected ongoing research activities, date palm and apple ber

plantation during the visit to HRS, Anantapuramu and HRS,

Anantharajupeta on 14.11.2018.

A batch of 80 High School students from Rly Kodur, Y.S.R. Kadapa

dist. visited CoH, Anantharajupeta on 03.11.2018. Dr. M. Rama-

krishna, Associate Dean welcomed the staff and students and

gave a brief introduction about the institute. Dr. K. Swarajya Lak-

shmi, Prof (Hort), Dr. N.C. Mamatha, TA (Hort.), Sri N. Vinod, TA

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(Floriculture), Ms. N. Lakshmi Prasanna, TA (Agri. Extn.) explained about the activities on the cam-

pus followed by a visit to farm and the laboratories.

Dr. V.N.P Shivaramakrishna, Assoc. Prof (Hort.), CoH, Anantharaju-

peta along with Horticulture Officer and 25 farmers went on an

exposure visit to National Organic Farming Research Institute,

Gangtok from 7th to 13th Oct, 2018. Visited organic farms in Sikkim

state.

Publications

K.Vidyasagar, R.V.S.K.Reddy, K.Venkata Subbaiah, M.Madhavi and S.S.Vijayapadma. 2018. Weed

management practices on nutrient uptake, growth parameters and yield in kharif season brinjal.

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences . Vol.7. Issue.10. Pp.3745-3752.

Phone-in-Live Programme

Dr.K.Sirisha, Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Lam attended Phone-in-live programme on ‘Kuragayalalo

sasyarakshana’ at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 05.11.2018.

Dr.P.Rama Devi, Senior Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended Phone-in-live

programme on ‘Mana rastraniki anuvaina aushada sugandha thaila pantalu mariyu yajamanya

paddatulu’ at Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 15.11.2018.

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Published by: Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, Vice.Chancellor

Compiled & Edited by : Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension

Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University

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