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

Volume.V, Issue–3 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 1st —15th February,2019

Events

Inauguration of New Buildings

Sri Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy garu, Hon’ble

Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture and

Agri-Processing, Government of Andhra Pradesh has

inaugurated Quality Testing Centre Building, HRS, Lam,

Orchids Production Unit, HRS, Chintapalli, Laboratory

cum Office Building & Farmers Training Centre at HRS,

Ambajipeta and HRS, Chintapalli and Internal Roads, CoH,

Parvathipuram and laid a foundation stone for construc-

tion of Administrative Building Second Phase, Quarters, Auditorium, Central Library and Vice-

Chancellors Bungalow at University Campus, Providing External Water Supply, CoH, V.R.Gudem,

Construction of Quarters, CoH, Parvathipuram, Internal roads & construction of Compound Wall,

HRS, Ambajipeta, Lab cum Office Building, PHTRS, V.R.Gudem and construction of Processing and

Value addition Unit at KVK, Venkataramannagudem and KVK, Pandirimamidi on 06.02.2019 in the

presence of Sri.T.Sravan Kumar, Hon’ble MLA, Thadikonda, Shaik Johnymoon, Hon’ble Chairperson,

ZPP, Guntur, other People’s representatives, university officers, scientists and staff of Dr.YSRHU.

MoU

Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem entered into an Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) with M/s.ITC Limited, Guntur on 14.02.2019 for facilitating Rural Horticulture

Work Experience Programme (RHWEP).

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Seven students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem along with

Dr.B.Ambedkar, Teaching Associate have participated in one day

Austrailian Education Fair organized by International Education

Placement Consultancy, Vijayawada on 04.02.2019.

RHWEP students involved in hands on training on Mango veneer

grafting, Tomato disease scoring and collection of yield data in

fungicidal trial and Imposed treatments in musk melon downey

mildew management experiment at HRS, Anantharajupeta on

08.02.2019.

South India Educational Tour

Final year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture students (72 nos.)

have proceeded to South India Educational Tour scheduled

from 13.02.2019 to 26.02.2019. They have visited Arignar

Anna Zoological Park (Theme park), Chennai, National

Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) at Tiruchirapalli,

Tamil Nadu and the Agricultural College and Research

Institute, TNAU, Madurai. Dr.T.Suseela, Associate

Professor, Dr.K.Sasikala, Associate Professor and Dr.B.Peda Babu, Assistant Professor have

coordinated the program.

Education

RHWEP Activities

KVK, Periyavaram conducted an exposure visit to RHWEP

students to CRS, Petluru on 07.02.2019. Dr. B. Govindarajulu,

Principle Scientist & Head CRS, Petluru has demonstrated the

mass multiplication of Trichoderma Viride and also

demonstrated Bordeaux mixture and Bordeaux paste prepara-

tion to the students. Dr. P.Pratap, Scientist (Agronomy)

explained about the varieties of mango, acidlime and other

technical activities carried out at CRS, Petluru. Ms. S.M.Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.)


Students of CoH, Venkataramannagudem participated in the

19th All India Agricultural Universities Youth Festival -2019

held at SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat from 03.02.2019 to

07.02.2019. Ms.D.Archana, Final B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture

student of College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem got

fourth place in ‘On the spot painting’ competition of Agri

Unifest-2019. Sri S.Narasimha Rao, Assistant Professor was

incharge of the program.

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Women Protection Awareness Programme

An awareness programme was organized to the girl

students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, CoH,

Anantharajupeta as a part of Abhaya project under

College sensitization support activity from Vijay

foundation trust on 04.02.2019 along with a guest

lecture by Nancy, member of Abhaya on ‘Human

rights for women’ under the guidance of Dr. M. Rama Krishna, Associate Dean and Dr. Y.Sireesha,

Asst. Prof.(Pl. Path) and Women Protection Cell incharge.

Research

At HRS, Anantharajupeta different cultivars of chrysanthemum which

were planted under open field conditions in the month of October

responded very well to the artificial lighting conditions in prolonging

the vegetative phase and the targeted generative phase was achieved

during January and first and second harvest were done in the first

fortnight of February. ,

Sri Ch.S.Kishore Kumar, Scientist i/c, AICRP on

Nematodes identified nematodes infestation in chinese

potato and sweet potato tubers collected from HRS

Peddapuram.

Extension

District Level Workshop

On 13.02.2019, District level workshop on citrus was

conducted at CRS, Petlur by ATMA, Nellore. Dr B. Go-

vinda Rajulu, Principal Scientist (Pl. Path.) & Head, CRS,

Petlur, Smt. Ananda Kumari, Project Director, ATMA,

Nellore, Sri. Chelikam Sankar Reddy, REC Member, Dr.

YSRHU, Sri. Koti Reddy, SFAC Member, Sri P. Rajeswara

Rao AMC Chairman, Venkatagiri, Sri. Subhani, Project

Director, APMIP, Nellore have participated. Discussed about crop production plant protection of

acid lime. The scientists of CRS, Petlur, KVK, Periyavaram and officials from Department of

Horticulture and Agriculture. Nearly 250 farmers attended from different mandals of Nellore

district. Field visit and technical session were conducted for the benefit of the acid lime growers of

SPSR Nellore dist.

Training Programmes

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

resource person on "Integrated Pest Management of Mango" at Irala mandal of Chittoor district on

02.02.2019.

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Dr. P. Deepthi, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Mrs. B. Vimala, Scientist

(Hort.), HRS, Anantapuramu attended a training program for

farmers on vegetables as resource persons organized by

Department of Horticulture on 14.02.2018.

On 02.02.2019, KVK, Periyavaram conducted an on-campus training

programme on “Scientific Management of backyard poultry” for

poultry farmers. Dr.B.Govinda Rajulu, Principal Scientist & Head,

CRS, Petlur and Dr.M.Kavitha, In-charge, KVK, Periyavaram also

addressed the farmers and distributed 10 nos. of one month old

Rajasri poultry birds to 10 farmers as part of animal husbandry On

-farm trial. Dr.P.Manjari, Scientist (Veterinary Science) coordinated the program.

Ms.S.M.Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Periyavaram, has

attended Agriclinic and Agri-Business centers training programme

as resource person at RASS KVK, Vanasthali, Karakambadi,

Chittoor dist. on 04.02.2019. She imparted training on

‘Commercial floriculture and its career opportunities’ and also pro-

duction technology of dry flowers and their importance to the

trainees.

Ms. S.M.Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Periyavaram

attended a meeting conducted by Department of Horticulture as

resource person on 05.02.2019 at G.K.Palli village, Kalavalapudi

mandal. Created awareness about importance of Horticulture

commercial crops and were instructed to increase acerage under

horticulture as paddy is majorly grown and acerage under

Horticultural crops in G.K.palli was very less.

On 13.02.2019, Dr. M. Kavitha, Officer In-Charge, KVK, Periyavaram

attended District level Acid lime farmers training programme

organized at Citrus Research Station, Petlur and conducted

demonstration on multiplication of Trichoderma viride to acid lime

farmers of different clusters of Nellore District.

Scientists of HRS, Ambajipeta organized four (20 farmers per one

batch) one day skill training programmes on “ Mass production of

Isaria fumasarosea at field level against Rugose spiralling whitefly”

sponsored by Department of Horticulture, Amalapuram on

08.02.2019, 12.02.2019, 14.02.2019 and 15.02.2019 at Horticultural

Research Station, Ambajipeta.

Dr. R. Nagaraju Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head and Dr. T. Naga

Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Anantharajupeta imparted

training to the trainees of KVK, RASS, Tirupati as resource persons

on ‘Protected cultivation – Export management and plant

protection’ on 02.02.2019 and 04.02.2019.

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On 14.02.2019, KVK, Vonipenta conducted an off campus training

programme on “Integrated crop management in Chillies” at

Setivaripalli village of Mydukur mandal. Explained about nursery

management, varieties, fertilizer and water management, flower

and fruit drop management, pests and disease management and

other cultural practices to be followed for getting good quality and

higher yields in chilli. Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), Sri G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist,

(Pl. Path.) and Sri E. Ravi Goud, Research Associate (Extn.) have participated.

On 13.02.2019, KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted a training program

on ‘Transplanting technique in redgram’ at Devaram village,

Devipatnam mandal sponsored by ATMA, East Godavari district.

Trainees were taught about advantages and disadvantages of using

this technique in obtaining better yields in rainfed conditions. 33

farmers participated in the program. Pamphlet on ‘Natla paddatilo

kandi saagu’ was distributed as part of training program. Dr. S. Adarsha Scientist (Ento.) and Sri. P.

Raja sekhar Scientist (SS&AC) coordinated the program.

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

attended a training program to the farmers as resource person on

‘Production of gerbera, tuberose and chrysanthemum under low

cost shadenet house’ at Gajulavandla Palli, Madanapalli mandal on

09.02.2019.

On 06.02.2019, KVK, Vonipenta has conducted a training

programme on ‘Importance of organic manures, types and their

production’ at Bhimunipadu village of Duvvur mandal and explained

the type of bulk and concentrated organic manures with plant and

animal origin and also explained the importance of manure

application for improving the physical, chemical and biological

properties of soil. Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (Soil Science) coordinated the program.

Dr. K. Swarajya Lakshmi and Smt. Gowthami, Ph.D (FLA) student,

CoH, Anantharajupeta gave hands on training to the students at

RASS KVK, Karakambadi on value addition in flowers on

01.02.2019. Explained them about preparation of flowers

bouquets, floral arrangements, tinting of flowers and dehydration

techniques.

On 13.02.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted training cum

exposure visit to 30 farmers from East Godavari district. Explained

about the importance of Bio-control agents, Soil Health, Bio-fertilizers,

Improved production technology of vegetables. Later explained about

various demonstration units of KVK, Instructional farm.

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Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anantharaju-

peta interacted with the progressive farmers of Chinnagottigallu,

Valmikipuram blocks of Chittoor and explained about Mango, Guava

and Papaya crop production and protection practises to be taken up

during this season on 15.02.2019.

Farmers - Scientists Interaction Meeting

On 06.02.2019, KVK, Pandirimamidi conducted ‘Farmers-Scientists

Interaction meeting’ at Vedurupaka village of Gokavaram mandal.

Dr.D.Manohara Prasad, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK, PMD

addressed the scientists regarding the activities of KVK and also

dealt with the pest and disease management in various crops. Chief

guest of this programme Sri.Ramakrishna, Sarpanch, Vedurupaka

praised the activities of KVK and said to utilize them effectively. Scientists of KVK clarified the

doubts on management practices in various crops.

Field Day

On 02.02.2019, KVK, Vonipenta organized a field day on Redgram

variety LRG- 52 cultivated under Cluster Front Line Demonstrations-

Pulses under NFSM- 2018 sponsored by ICAR- ATARI, Zone- X,

Hyderabad at Tanguturu Village of Rajupalem mandal. Dr.R.V.S.K

Reddy, Director of Extension participated as chief guest and

addressed the farmers on importance of pulses in our daily diet,

enrichment of soil fertility and also suggested the farmers to store the produce for seed material in

coming season and interacted with the farmers regarding cultivation practices, expenditure and

expected yield. Sri Poorna Chandra Sekhar, BTM, ATMA, Mydukur addressed the farmers regarding

cultivation of redgram under drip irrigation system through transplanting method by raising nurs-

ery that fetches good yields. Followed by visit to redgram- LRG- 52 cultivated fields where in farm-

ers responded positively regarding the performance of the variety LRG-52, which is short duration

(155-160 days), suitable for both kharif and rabi seasons, resistant to wilt, sterility mosaic disease

and seeds are bold which fetches good market price.

On 02.02.2019, KVK, Vonipenta organized a field day on bunch

management techniques banana, sponsored by Agricultural

Technology Management Agency (ATMA), YSR Kadapa dist at

Sunkulagaripalle Village of Mydukur mandal. Dr RVSK Reddy,

Director of Extension, Dr YSR Horticultural University

participated as chief guest and addressed the farmers on bunch

management techniques like, covering of bunches with boot leaf to protect the bunches from sun

scorching, application of sulphate of potash @ 0.5% on active leaves at 5 and 15 days after removal

of male flower, covering of bunches with bunch covers to protect from pest and disease infestation.

Dr V.L SatyaPrakash, Project Director, ATMA, Kadapa dist addressed the farmers on bunch

management techniques which gives good quality crop that fetches good market price. Followed by

field visit and interacted with farmers who responded positively.

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On 02.02.2019, KVK, Periyavaram conducted field day on black gram

variety TBG-104 under CFLD. The varietal acceptance from farmers

is good in terms of yield and viral resistance. On this occasion, pocket

calendar was released on the cultivational aspects of black gram for

ease of farmers reference. Dr. M.Kavitha, KVK, Periyavaram,

In-Charge Head and Dr. B.Govindarajulu, Principal Scientist & Head,

CRS, Petlur as chief guest, addressed the gathering. Ms. S.M.Sailaja, Research Associate (Hort.)


Method Demonstrations

On 05.02.2019, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.) and Sri. E

Ravi Goud, Research Associate (Agril. Extn.), KVK, Vonipenta conducted

a method demonstration on pruning in Guava at Vonipenta village of

Mydukur mandal. The scientists explained and demonstrated pruning

and training in guava.

On 07.02.2019, Sri. G. SandeepNaik, Scientist, (Pl. Path.) and Dr. V.

Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.) conducted method demonstra-

tion on seedling root dip technique in chillies. Demonstrated the

preparation of chemical solution by mixing imidachloprid @ 0.5 ml

and Carbendazim @ 1g/l of water and keeping the seedlings for 5min

in chemical solution which gives protection for a period of 30 days

from sucking pest complex and root rot diseases and also explained about IPM practices to be

followed in chilli.

Front Line Demonstrations

On 01.02.2019 and 08.02.2019, Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate

(Hort.) and Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (SS&AC), KVK,

Vonipenta visited chilli OFT trial “Introduction of new chilli variety –

LCA-616” for followup visit at Settivaripalli and Adireddypalli villages

of Mydukur mandal.

On 02.02.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (Soil Science)

and E. Ravi Goud, Research Associate (Agril. Extension), KVK,

Vonipenta conducted follow up visit for FLD on micronutrient

management in tomato at Musalinayanapalli in Mydukur mandal.

Recommended spraying of boron @ 2 g/l and zinc sulphate@ 2 g/l

for enhanced the nutrient availability for prolonged flowering and

fruit management.

On 14.102.2019, Sri. G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.), Dr.V.

Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.) and E. Ravi Goud Research

Associate (Extn.), KVK, Vonipenta conducted method demonstration

on erection of sticky traps in chillies. Explained about the importance

of sticky traps in controlling sucking pest complex, different colours

of sticky traps which attracts different types of insects under FLD

“Management of viral diseases in chillies” at Settivarpalli village of Mydukur mandal.

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Diagnostic Visits

Dr. P. Rama Devi, Senior Scientist (Pl. Path) and Smt. N. Janaki

Ratnam, Research Associate (Pl. Path), HRS, Venkataramannagudem

made a diagnostic field visit to cashew orchard at Gopalapuram,

Devarapalli on 02.02.2019.

Dr. V.S.L. Saranya, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem

surveyed basil and tulasi fields which are under commercial cultivation at

Korisapadu and surrounding areas of Prakasam district and recorded pest

incidence on 08.02.2019.

Dr.T. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl.Path), HRS, Anantharajupeta visited

mango orchards in Krinshnapalle (V) of Peddavorampadu (M), Y.S.R.

dist. on 04.02.2019 to observe the incidence of pests and diseases in

mango. The field was affected with hoppers and thrips due to

untimely rains and suitable remedial measures were suggested.

On 05.02.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (Soil Science)

and Dr. V. Yugandhar, Research Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta

visited mango orchards at Nagasanipalli village of Khajipeta mandal.

The scientists indentified boron and potassium deficiency in mango

and recommended to spray the boron@2 g/l and KNO3@ 10g/l to

control the deficiency.

On 08.02.2019, G. Sandeep Naik, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr V. Yugandhar, Research

Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta visited paddy fields for diagnosis of pests and dis-

eases at Repalle village of Chapadu mandal and observed stem borer infestation. Rec-

ommended to apply Cartap hydro chloride 4G@ 10 Kg per acre or to spray monocro-

tophos @ 0.16%.

On 11.02.2019, G. SandeepNaik, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and Dr V. Yugandhar, Research

Associate (Hort.), KVK, Vonipenta visited guava fields for diagnosis of pests and dis-

eases at Vedurur village of Chapadu Mandal. Observed fruit rot infection and sug-

gested to remove and destroy the infected fruits followed by spraying of copper

oxychloride @ 0.3% or mancozeb @ 0.25%.

Dr K.Mamatha, Sr.Scientist (Hort.), Dr.R. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri

Ch.S.Kishore Kumar, Scientist (Pl.Path.), HRS, Kovvur visited cucumber field un-

der polyhouse at Rangampeta near Peddapuram and identified nitrogen, potash

and boran deficiencies and suggested ameliorative measures.

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On 01.02.2019, Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science),

KVK, Venkataramannagudem visited Karthikeya poultry farm at

Tadepalligudem and observed fifteen days old kadaknath chicks

showing symptoms of chicks huddling near heat source, whitish

diarrhoea around vent, increase in mortality and suggested

treatment with Furatec 200 @ 2 kg/tonne of feed and 5 ml

ambiplexliquid for 100 birds orally for 7 days.

On 02.02.2019, Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) and

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

Venkataramannagudem visited Kadaknath poultry farm of Sri Venkata

Appa Reddy, Chinthalapudi village and explained about importance of

vaccination in disease prevention.

As part of of KVK mandate Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort.)

visited fields in tribal villages i.e., Gubbisavarivagudem (brinjal),

Pandirimamidigudem (bush bean, bitter gourd, brinjal), Jeelugumelli

(tomato) and Vankavarigudem (banana) and distributed need-based

crop inputs to the farmers on 07.02.2019 as per the technical

program.

On 11.02.2019, Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agril. Extn.) and Sri. Rupa Devi,

Research Associate (SS&AC), KVK, Venkataramannagudem organized a

diagnostic visit in black-gram variety, TBG-104 cultivated under CFLD-

Pulses at Takkelapadu village of Dwarakathirumala mandal and

distributed critical inputs like pongamia soap, imazethapyr, acephate,

funnel pheromone traps, yellow and blue sticky traps.

On Farm Trial

On 12.02.2019, Dr. V. Nagarjuna, Research Associate (Soil Science),

KVK, Vonipenta conducted a follow-up visit for OFT- Assessment of

Arka microbial consortium (AMC) for growth and development in to-

mato at farmer nursery in T. Kothapalli village in Mydukur and col-

lected biometric observations (Germination percentage, days to germi-

nation, no. of leaves per plant, plant height etc.,) at nursery stage in

farmer’s fields.

General

Meetings

Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs and Dr. P. Ashok, Senior. Scientist

(Hort.) HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended National Collaboration

Building Conference of NHB-ICAR at New Delhi from 5th to 6th February

and discussed about the DPR’s issues submitted by farmers to NHB.

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Dr.K.T.Venkata Ramana, Principal Scientist, (Hort.) & Zonal Head,

Dr L. Mukunda Lakshmi, Sr. Scientist (Hort.), Dr. D.Srinivasa Reddy,

Senior Scientist (Ento.) and Dr. T. Rajasekhaam, Scientist (Pl.

Path.), CRS, Tirupati participated and presented technical

programme in 6th Group Discussion-2019 at AAU, Jorhat, Assam

from 14th to 16th February 2019.

Dr.P.Subbaramamma, Assistant Professor (Pl.Physiology) has attended 31st Annual meeting of the

plant physiology club (APAU) and participated in the group discussion on ‘New paradigms in

cultivation of rice-role of crop physiology’ held at RARS, Lam, Guntur on 09.02.2019.

Dr. R. Nagaraju, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Ananthara-

jupeta participated as National advisory member in National

Symposium on ‘Horticulture in the vanguard of Climate change and

Urban Environment’ and also presented a lead paper on

“Conocarpus erectus – The Monster – Myths and Facts at

Annamalai University, Chidambaram on 7th and 8th February-2019.

Visits

Students and teachers of Aditya High school, Tadepalligudem visited

the CoH and KVK, Venkataramannagudem on 13.02.2019. Ms.

P.Pranuthi, Teaching Associate and Ms. S.S.V.Prasanna, Teaching Asso-

ciate have explained them about the college activities and crops in the

instructional farms to the students.

Trainee officers from various cooperative banks in Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka

visited centre of excellence for protected cultivation on 6th February, 2019. Dr. M. Ravindra Babu,

Sr. Scientist (Hort.), Prinicipal Investigator, CEPC explained about ongoing research activities and

vegetable seedlings production at hitech nursery.

A Group of 25 number of farmers from Puttur Block, Chittoor dist

visited HRS, Anantharajupeta on 02.02.2019. Dr. R. Nagaraju,

Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head and Dr.Y.Sharath Kumar Reddy

explained about the research projects and necessary management

practices to achieve remunerative yields in mango during this

season.

Dr.J.Dilip Babu, Director of Research, Dr.YSRHU, Venkataramanna-

gudem visited HRS, Anantharajupeta on 13.12.2019 and reviewed

progress of ongoing projects of Non Plan and AICRP and suggested

to work on paper bag covers for ‘Taiwan Guava’ and visited the

chrysanthemum and gladiolus flower blocks.

Cornelius Heimstadt a doctoral student from The Centre for the

Sociology of Innovation, Mines Paristech, France visited HRS, Kovvur on

05.02.2019 to study the research activities and interacted with the

scientists.

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A group of 82 numbers of Students from S.V.Agricultural

College, Tirupati Visited CoH and HRS, Anantharjupeta on

15.02.2019 as a part of educational tour. Teachinf staff and

scientists were explained about research activities of the

college and various ongoing research activities to the students.

Thirty farmers from Araku mandal visited HRS, Kovvur on 05.02.2019

as a part of their exposure visit. Dr.B.V.K Bhagavan, Principal Scientist

(Hort.) & Head, Dr K.Mamatha, Sr. Scientist (Hort.), Dr R. Naga Lakshmi,

Scientist (Hort.) Dr.K.Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri

Ch.S.Kishore Kumar, Scientist (Pl.Path.) interacted with the farmers and

explained about production technology of banana and tuber crops.

Seventy 2nd Year B.Sc Agriculture students from Kadiri Baburao

College of Agriculture, Prakasam district visited HRS, Kovvur on

14.02.2019 as a part of their educational tour. Dr K.Mamatha, Sr. Sci-

entist (Hort.), Dr R. Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Hort.) Dr.K.Ravindra

Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) and Sri Ch.S.Kishore Kumar, Scientist (Pl.

Path.) explained about production technology of banana, tuber

crops and tissue culture technology.

Dr. M. R. Sreenivasulu, Rtd ADR, ANGRAU visited College of

Horticulture, Anantharajupeta on 14.02.2019 and interacted with

staff members and also visited fields and laboratories.

Sixty Five students of 3rd year BZC and faculty members of S.K.R

& S.K.R Govt. College for Women, Kadapa visited CoH, Ananatha-

rajupeta on 01.02.2019. Dr. Ch. Ruth, Lakshmi prasanna and

Sivakesava Rao explained about the central lab, mushroom unit,

vermicompost unit and other ongoing activities of the college.

On 06.02.2019, technical team from NABARD visited KVK, Venkatara-

mannagudem. Dr. E. Karunasree, Principal Scientist & Head along

with other teaching staff explained about different demonstration

plots of KVK and also Dr. M. Ravindra Babu, Sr. Scientist (Hort.), HRS,

Venkataramannagudem delivered a lecture on different technologies

suitable for funding from banks for establishing own enterprise for

self-employment for an individual.

Forty farmers from Srikakulam district under district level training

programme organized by P.D. ATMA, Srikakulam district visited

KVK, Venkataramannagudem on an exposure visit. They were

briefed by the scientists on latest production technologies including

azolla production, vermi composting, milch animal shed, soil testing

lab and bio-control lab on 08.02.2019.

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Forty farmers from Chhattisgarh visited KVK, Venkataramannagudem

on 15.02.2019 as a part of their exposure visit under district level

training programme organized by ATMA. They have visited nursery,

azolla production unit, vermicompost unit and apiary.

On 02.02.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem scientists conducted an

exposure visit to 130 students of IXth class from Z.P.High School. They

have visited demonstration units at KVK including nursery, azolla

production unit, poultry shed, apiary and vermi composting unit. And

also visited CEPC, Buffalo Research Station and HRS, Venkataramanna-

gudem.

On 15.02.2019, KVK, Venkataramannagudem conducted an

exposure visit to Pamarru and Gudlavalleru farmers in support with

ATMA. In this program, more than 80 farmers have participated and

visited different demonstration plots of KVK like Poultry shed,

Vermi compost unit, Bee keeping unit, Nursery, Buffalo research

station and HRS.

Publications

Mopidevi M Nagaraju, R.V.S.K.Reddy, K.Madhavi Reddy, L.Naram Naidu, A.Snehalata Rani and

K.Uma Krishna. 2018. Performance of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for yield and yield at-

tributing traits. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. Vol-7(12):1-9.

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