Dr. YSRHU e-Newsletter...M. Raja Naik, K. Ajith Kumar and A.V. Santhoshkumar. 2015. Growth, flowering and physiological parameters of Dendrobium cv. Earsakul as influenced by plant

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

Volume-II, Issue –1 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 1st —15th January, 2016

Fortnight Focus

• Events • Education • Research • Extension

Dear Colleagues, It is never too late to bring the change that you always want to see around you. Let this New Year be the one that will see you being at the forefront for introducing new ideas and new concepts to achieve your goals. Sow seeds of dedication, hard work and commitment and you will enjoy fruits of happiness and success. I wish you all a successful and prosperous 2016. Dr.B.M.C.Reddy Vice-chancellor

Inter collegiate sports, games, cultural and literary meet

Fifth inter collegiate sports, games, cultural and literary meet was conducted by HC&RI, Venkatara-mannagudem on 7th and 8th of January, 2016 at Venkataramannagudem. Students from HC&RI, Ananthara-jupeta and Venkataramannagudem participated in this event. Competitions for various games, sports, cultural programmes and literary events were conducted for the students. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.B.M.C.Reddy, Vice-chancellor in the presence of Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr.M.Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr. M.B.N.Rao, Director of Industrial and Interna-tional Programmes, Dr.A.Sujatha, Associate Dean, HC&RI, Venkataramannagudem and Dr.K.Gopal, Asso-ciate Dean, HC&RI, Anantharajupeta.

Dr.B.M.C.Reddy, Vice-Chancellor inaugurating the sports, games, cultural and literary meet.

Events


Dr.P.Nageswara Rao, Director i/c, National Institute of Technology(NIT), Tadepalligudem, Guest of Honour for the valedictory function along with Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Registrar, Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of Student Affairs and other University Officers distributed prizes to the winners of various events. Overall champion-ship was won by HC&RI, Venkataamnnagudem.

Education Exposure visits

Dr. D.V. Swamy, Associate Professor, Horticultural College & Research Institute, Venkataramannagudem along with first year students of B.Sc(Hons), Horticulture visited tissue culture lab at Horticultural Research Station, Kovvur on 04.01.2016 and Smt. R. Naga lakshmi, Scientist (Hort) explained about banana tissue culture.

Clean and green

Clean and green campaign was taken up by the NSS volunteers of Horticultural College and Research Institute, Anantharajupeta. In this programme the traffic islands/road dividers of Koduru town were cleaned and planted flowering and ornamental plants on 01-01-2016. Dr.K.Gopal, Associate Dean along with NSS programme officers Dr.M.Ramaiah and Smt. G. Thanuja Sivaram and other faculty members participated in the programme.

Dance performance by students of HC&RI Anantharajupeta Students playing kho-kho

Prize distribution by the Guests Students of HC&RI, VRGudem with overall championship


National youth day

National Youth day was celebrated at HC&RI, Venkataramannagudem and S.S.P.G.Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira on 12.01.2016 in view of Birth anniversary of Swami Vevekananda. The objective behind the programme was to motivate the students with the philosophy and ideals of Swamiji, the man who brought a change in the thought process of the youth. Faculty members of respective colleges also participated in this event.

Research

Gladiolus germplasm

Among 30 gladiolus varieties tested at HRS, Anantharajupeta Punjab Dawn took minimum number of days for flowering(44 days) followed by Prisilia (47 days), whereas highest plant height was observed with Swarnima (115.4cm) followed by Bindiya (98.5 cm). Highest spike length was recorded in Ac. No. 7(140.2cm) fol-lowed by Swarnima (135.2cm) and Bindiya (134.8cm).Similarly maximum number of flowers was recorded in Arka Amar and Kumkum (15.33) followed by Kajol (14.66).

Stem borer in moringa

Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Entomology), Horticul-tural Research Station, Anantharajupeta observed severe stem borer (Batocera rufomaculata) incidence in different moringa varieties and maximum damage was observed in Bhagya variety (56.61%) followed by PKM-2 (52.92%) and PKM-1(44.48%). Gum oozing, chewed stem powder fallen near the base of the plant and death of newly emerged side shoots are some of the symptoms observed in moringa due to stem borer damage. Early and later instar grubs of stem borer were observed in the secondary and main branches of moringa.

Co-ordinator’s visit

Dr. James George, Co-ordinator AICRP on Tuber crops visited experi-mental plots at Horticultural Research Station, Kovvur along with Dr. P. Ashok, Scientist (Hort.), Horticultural Research Station, Venkatara-mannagudem and Smt K. Mamatha, Scientist (Hort.), Horticultural Research Station, Kovvur on 01.01.2016 and reviewed the progress of research programmes on elephant foot yam and colacasia.


Extension

Front line demonstrations

Dr.A.Srinivas, Senior Scientist & Head, Dr. K. Ravi Kumar, SMA (Hort.) and Sri. P.Venkata Ramana, SMA (SS & AC), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandiri-mamidi visited maize demonstration plots on 05.01.2016 under ATMA at Tamarapalli village of Rapmachodavaram mandal, East Godavari district. The maize seed was sown by zero tillage method. At present the crop is at germination stage and suggestions for management practices viz., fertilizer application, herbicides for weed management etc., were given by the Scien-tists of KVK, Pandirimamidi.

Dr. A.Srinivas, Senior Scientist & Head along with SMAs of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirimamidi visited tomato nurseries (var.Arka Megali) raised for FLDs at I.Polavaram village of Rampachodavaram mandal on 05-01-2016. Suggested to spray of 19:19:19 and Neem oil for boosting seedling growth and also thinning for better aeration.

Method demonstration Dr.A.Srinivas, Senior Scientist & Head, Dr.K.Ravi Kumar, SMA (Hort.), Sri. P.Venkata Ramana, SMA (SS&AC), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirima-midi visited sweet orange orchards at Kutrawada village of Maredumilli mandal on 06-01-2016 and demonstrated foliar application of micronutri-ents (IIHR-citrus special) in sweet orange. During this event scientists ex-plained about the role and importance of micronutrients in improving yield and quality of fruits.

Diagnostic visits

Dr. M. Rajasekhar, Senior Scientist (Hort.)&Head and P. Rama Devi, Scientist (Plant Pathology), Horticultural Research Station, Venkataramannagudem vis-ited citrus orchard in Duggirala village, Denduluru mandal, W.Godavari dis-trict on 12.1.2016. Three year old citrus trees were affected by dry root rot and gummosis. Recommended to irrigate the field immediately followed by soil drenching with carbendazim @ 2g/lt or Bordeaux mixture (1%) along with foliar application of urea @ 10 g/lt.. Application of Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens fortified with FYM+ neem cake @10 kg/tree (one kg each of T.viride, P. fluorescens mixed with 90kg FYM and 10kg neem cake) was also recommended for the management of dry root.

Recommended to remove gummosis affected branches, scraping of gum ooze on the stem with sharp knife followed by application of Bordeaux paste and spraying of Carbendazim @ 1g/lt twice at 15 days interval to control gummo-sis. Application of Azatobacter and Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria @ 100 gm each along with 40 kg of FYM/tree was also suggested to reduce the inorganic fertilizer usage.


Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head, Horticultural Research Station, Ananthapuramu and Officers from Department of Horticulture, visited onion fields at Narpala mandal on 07.01.2016 to identify the reasons for poor bulb development in onion.

Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Entomology), Horticultural Research Sta-tion, Anantharajupeta observed higher incidence of mango hoppers in the farmers orchards in both Kadapa and Chittoor districts. The incidence of hoppers was early compared to the previous years and the damage was ob-served both in mango trees which has put forth flowering and also trees which had vegetative growth. In certain orchards severe damage of hoppers i.e. hopper burn was noticed.

Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Scientist (Entomology), HRS, Anantharajupet ob-served incidence of mango midge in Alipasand variety and the damage was observed in leaf petioles as flowering was not initiated in many of the mango cultivars in Kodur region. Swelling of leaf petiole is an early indication of midge infestation in mango.

Dr.C.Sarada, Senior Scientist(Hort.), Smt.T.Vijaya Lakshmi, Scientist(Pl.Pathology) of HRS, Lam along with Smt.Deepika, Horticultural Offi-cer, Parchuru conducted diagnostic visit to chilli fields at Parchuru, In-kollu, Naguluppalapadu, Maddipadu mandals of Prakasam on 05-01-2016. Dr.C.Venkata Ramana, Scientist(Hort), Dr.K.Sireesha, Scientist(Entomology) of HRS, Lam along with Sri. Srinivas, Horticultural Officer, Sri. Naveen, Horticultural Officer conducted diagnostic visit to chilli fields at Yerragondapalem, Tripurantakam, Addanki, Darsi mandals of Prakasam district on 05.01.2016. Dr.LNaram Naidu, Principal Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Lam visited chilli fields at Molagavalli and Veeravalli villages of Veeravalli mandal in Krishna district and suggested suitable control measures to the problems identified.

On 05.01.2016 scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirimamidi conducted a diagnostic field visit at Tamarapalli village of Rampachodava-ram mandal and visited brinjal fields and interacted with tribal farmers. Fruit borer incidence was observed and suggested control measures.

The team also visited nurseries of paddy (var. MTU-1075) raised at Tamarapalli village of Rampachodavaram mandal, East Godavari district. The seedlings turned to reddish yellow due to Zinc and micro nutrients deficiency. Suggested foliar application of Zinc and mocronutrients along with proper irrigation and plant protection.


Training programmes

Training programme on “Turmeric production practices” was organized by HRS, Ananthrajupeta as a part of CSS- NHM scheme on 06.01. 2016. Dr. K. Gopal, Associate Dean, HC&RI, Anantharajupeta attended as chief guest. Dr. C. Madhumathi, Sr. Scientist(Hort) and Head, Smt. T. Nagalak-smi, Scientist (Pl. Path), Mr. D. Sreedhar , Scientist (Hort) and Dr. D. Srini-vasa Reddy, Scientist(Entomology) of HRS, Anantharajupeta delivered lec-tures on various topics of turmeric production. Dr. Raghuram, Retd. Professor (Economics), S.V.Agril. College, Tirupati and Co-ordinator, IABM delivered a guest lecture on “Market fluctuations in turmeric” and Mr. Rajendranath Reddy, Renuka Bio-Farms, Srikalahasti, Nellore district delivered a lecture on “Organic cultivation of turmeric”.

Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head, Horticultural Research Station, Ananthapuramu educated the farmers on Good Agricultural Practices in Mango cultivation at RHTI, Ananathapuramu dated 05-01-2016.

Dr.K.Ravi Kumar, SMA (Hort.), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirimamidi attended a training programmes on ‘Awareness about growing of fruit crops’ in 6 agency mandals viz., Gangavaram, Addategala, Maredumilli, Rampachodavaram, Y.Ramavaram and Rajavommangi. In this programme post plantation activities in cashew, mango and citrus were focused. The package of practices for the cashew, mango, acid lime, sweet orange were explained to the farmers.

Dr.S.Surya Kumari, Principal Scientist (Hort), HRS, Lam delivered a lecture on “Turmeric cultivation” in the training programme organized by Spices Board at Horticultural Research Station, Lam on 12.01.2016.

General

Guest lecture Guest lecture on “Organic farming & Entrepreneurship” by Sri. S.Rajendra Nath Reddy, President - Corporate Relations, Virtual Agri Services, Hyderabad was organized at HC&RI, Anantharajupeta on 6.1.2016. All the students and teaching faculty attended the programme.

Publications

M. Raja Naik, K. Ajith Kumar and A.V. Santhoshkumar. 2015. Growth, flowering and physiological parameters of Dendrobium cv. Earsakul as influenced by plant growth promoters and growing systems. Progressive Research - An International Journal. 10 (IV): 2159-2164.

Saagara Sambaralu Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist & Head and Sri V. Govardhan Rao, SMS (Pl. Pathol-ogy), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirimamidi attended Saagara Sambaraalu at Kakinada on 08.01.2016 and arranged an exhibition stall. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N.Chandra Babu Naidu visited the stalls on the first day of the programme.


Radio talks

Dr.M.Ramakrishna, Principal, S.S.P.G. Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira attended recording of radio talk on ‘Maamidi thotallo putha mariyu pinde dasalo chepattavalasina yajamanya paddatulu’ to AIR, Ananthapu-ramu on 13.01.2016.

Sri. V.Ramana, Technical Officer(Hort.), S.S.P.G. Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira attended recording of radio talk on ‘Vesavikuragayala sagulo patinchavalasina melakuvalu’ at AIR, Ananthapuramu on 13.01.2016.

Sri. P.Parameswar, Teaching Associate (Hort.), S.S.P.G. Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira attended recording of radio talk on ‘Ulli saagulo melakuvalu’ at AIR, Ananthapuramu on 13.01.2016.

Visit our website at www.drysrhu.edu.in Published by: Dr. B.M.C. Reddy, Vice-Chancellor Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University Administrative Office: Post Box No.7, Venkataramannagudem-534 101, W.G. Dist., A.P. Compiled & : Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension Edited by Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University

Photo courtesy : Dr.C.Madhumathi, Sr.Scientist (Hort) &Head , HRS, Anantharajupeta

Gladiolus - An ideal cut flower with good keeping quality

Phone-in live

Dr.V.Vijava Bhaskar, Associate Professor (Hort.), Horticultural College and Research Institute, Venkatara-mannaguem attended phone in live programme on “Polyhouselalo poola saagu” at Doordarsan, Vijayawada on 07-01-2016.

Documents

Dr. YSRHU e-Newsletter...M. Raja Naik, K. Ajith Kumar and A.V. Santhoshkumar. 2015. Growth, flowering and physiological parameters of Dendrobium cv. Earsakul as influenced by plant