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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

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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

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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.

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Research

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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 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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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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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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The fruit weight 200-250 g0

The TSS of the fruit is 24-26 brix

Prolific bearer and bears 70-80 fruits

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Atemoya x Balanagar

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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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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

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Yield increase in mango

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

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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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for cultivation in marginal soils also.

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Suitable for cut flower and recommended

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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.

Polyhouse cultivation of carnationa and gerbera Vase life of gladiolus

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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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

and beetlevine.

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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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Grafting of the sweet orange variety-Sathgudi grafted on Rangapur acid lime rootstock is

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

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II) Crop production

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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.

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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

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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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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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Duggirala Red

Maize and turmeric intercrop

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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

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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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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

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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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(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).

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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

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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

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recommended for higher economical yield

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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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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

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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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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

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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.

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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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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

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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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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