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17th RESEARCH COUNCIL MEETING (May 29, 2018)

CSK HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur – 176062 (H.P.)

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RESEARCH COUNCIL FUNCTIONS

 Advise on:  Planning and evaluation/review of various research activities of the University;  Ways and means of increasing the effectiveness of the university’s research programmes;  The co-ordination

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University’s research programmes with the State and National Programmes.

AGENDA ITEMS

• 1. To confirm the proceedings of 16th meeting of the Research

Council held on March 8, 2017

• 2. To report action taken on the decisions of 16th meeting of

the Research Council

• 3. To present the highlights of research work done from March

9, 2017 to date

• 4. To place before the Council the list of research projects

sanctioned since last meeting (March 9, 2017 to date)

• 5. To place before the Council the abstracts of Ph.D. theses

submitted and approved since last meeting (March 9, 2017 to date)

• 6. Any other item (s) with the permission of the Chair

ITEM No. 1.

 To confirm the proceedings of the 16th meeting of the Research Council held

• n March 8, 2017.

ITEM No. 2.

 To report action taken on the decisions of the 16th meeting of the Research Council.

 ISSUE 1.

Establishment of Intellectual Property Rights Unit and Patents granted to CSKHPKV

Action:

• The IPR unit and guidelines are in place.
• The Board of Management in its 111th meeting

held on 18-03-2017 has approved the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy Guidelines of CSKHPKV, Palampur

 ISSUE 2.

 Development of root rot wilt (disease complex) resistant varieties of garden pea

Action:

• Procured ‘Pusa Shree’ line of garden pea released from

IARI, New Delhi and tested at HAREC, Kukumseri. It, however, SUCCUMBED to disease pressure.

• Development of multiple disease resistant varieties is a long
• process. Breeding efforts initiated
• Until development of resistant varieties, MANAGEMENT

PRACTICES including seed treatment are recommended

EBH prevalent in Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmour

districts of Himachal Pradesh.  Incidence in the age group of 2 to 8 years  Maximum cases recorded in Zebu cattle followed by Jersey- cross.

Prominent clinical signs:

• Blood stained urine, pale mucous membranes, mild

tachycardia, general debility and depressed rumen motility.

• Bovine Papilloma Virus-2 DNA was detected in these

EBH affected cattle

To investigate etiology of Bovine Cutaneous papillomatosis (BCP CP) and its relation with Enzootic Bovine Hematuria (EBH) in HP

 ISSUE 3.

 More prevalent in the age group of 1 to 3 years (58.89%).  Mostly affect Crossbred cattle particularly Jersey cross cattle (72.22%).  Highest incidence recorded in females (98.88%).  The affected cattle either heifers (41.57%) or in their first lactation (34.83%). Autogenous wart vaccination was effective in 75 per cent cases while Ivermectin was effective only in 20 per cent cases.

Investigations on Bovine Cutaneous Papillomatosis

 ISSUE 3 (Cont…).

 Action Taken on the Researchable Issues put forth by Hon’ble members of Research Council

Action taken:

A poly-house (250 m2) with fan and pad cooling system to regulate temperature & humidity designed and constructed at HAREC, Dhaulakuan found suitable under Zone-I conditions. The temperature lowered by 5-6 degree inside the polyhouse during the peak summer. The farmers appreciated the design.

Modification of design of poly-houses for Zone-1

(Dr. J.C. Rana, Director of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh in 15th meeting).

Bottleneck: Higher operating electricity cost.

 Emphasis should be given on organic farming

(Dr. R.K. Malik, Jt. Director Research, NDRI, Karnal ) .

25 acres area earmarked for Zero Budget Natural

Farming to replicate Gurukul Model of ZBNF. Foundation Stone for establishment of Centre on

Zero Budget Natural Farming laid on 29th January, 2018 by Acharya Devrat Ji, HE the Governor of Himachal Pradesh-cum Chancellor, CSK HPKV, Palampur.

“Establishment of Gurukul (Kurukshetra) Model of Zero Budget Natural Farming” at

CSKHPKV, Palampur with a total budget outlay of Rs. 300.00 lakh sanctioned by the Govt. Of HP.

Research efforts initiated on ZBNF

 Emphasis should be given on organic farming

(Dr. R.K. Malik, Jt. Director Research, NDRI, Karnal )

Scientific Trials on ZBNF Department of Organic and Natural Farming:  Lentil (14 varieites); Wheat (24 varieites)  Seed Production: Pea; Gobhi Sarson; Lentil; Gram  Garlic and Pea brought under ZBNF KVK, Kullu : Pea, Wheat, Oat, Turmeric, Soybean, Garlic in an area

• f 2950 sq. m.

KVK, Una is also undertaking trials on Wheat variety

Kantewali (seed procured from Kurukshetra)

Region specific requirement of the mineral mixture should be worked out to cope up with the rising problems of infertility and low productivity among the milch animals (Dr. R.K. Malik, Jt. Director Research, NDRI, Karnal )

Action taken

The ASMM formulated by the Department of Animal Nutrition being prepared on commercial basis to meet the increasing demand. Supplied to the Department of Animal Husbandry, H.P. Govt. and farmers of the State. Also made available to the farmers through KVKs.

Development of models (cropping pattern) based on weather parameters.(Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra )

Action taken:

 GIS maps using limited weather data available are in place for Rainfall and temperature (Maximum and Minimum).

Please visit: (www.http://14.139.224.135/myapp/index

files/Page 616.htm).  Suitable crops regions for maize, wheat, rice, barley, pulses, vegetables and potato are identified and given in the web portal under CGRT, COBS.

GPS based soil nutrients maps of 14 nutrients for

76 blocks in 12 districts also developed and available on the University website for use.

 Assessment of soil run off losses and management practices to minimize these

• losses. (Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra )

Action taken:

The proposed research work approved in the action plan of AICRP on Irrigation Water Management. Research efforts have been initiated

Development of GIS based information of animals in the state. (Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra ) Action taken:

• Project proposal is under consideration.
• GIS based mapping of the route of migratory

goats and sheep tracts and hot spots of zoonotic diseases are under way.

• Weather based disease forecast advisory to the

Gaddi Shepherds during migration is being provided.

Availability of French bean seed to the farmers of Chamba Distict and testing of seeds of different crops for distribution to the farmers.

(Dr. Chamanjit Kapoor, nominee of Director of Agriculture )

Action taken:

No requirement of French bean seed received French bean seed as per the indent/ requirement from the Department of Agriculture can be made available.  A fully equipped Seed Testing Laboratory in place

Evaluation of bio-pesticides produced by the University in KVKs under on- farm trials.

(Dr P.K. Mehta, Director, Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur)

Action taken:

• Bioformulation (HIM PALAM TRICHOFORM)

developed by the Department of Plant Pathology

• f this University from resident strain SMA-5 of

Trichoderma harzianum

• Effective against soil borne pathogens.
• Formulation being provided to KVKs to carry out

OFTs against soil borne pathogens.

Monitoring of pesticide residues.

(Dr P.K. Mehta, Director, Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur)

Action taken: The pesticide residues in different vegetable crops and safety intervals are being determined.

Problem of mites under poly house conditions.

(Dr P.K. Mehta, Director, Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur)

Action taken:

Research efforts initiated on the management of mite pests. Special emphasis on evaluation of cow origin based natural products. Darekastra, tamarlassi and vermiwash @ 10% proved most effective.  May be incorporated in the management plan for the crops grown under protected environment.

RESEARH HIGHLIGHTS (March 9, 2017 onward)

ITEM No. 3.

Research Network

 Infrastructure

 Directorate of Research

43 Specialized Departments  13 Regional Research Stations and Research Sub-stations  2 Centres of Teaching, Research & Extension

Bee-keeping Research Station, Nagrota Bagwan

Univ.HQ (Palampur)

Agricultural Research Centres: 13 Across the State

Himachal Pradesh

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Highland Agricultural Research Centre Kukumseri Mountain Agricultural Research Station, Chamba, Salooni Rice and Wheat Research Station, Malan Shivalik Agricultural Research Centre Research Sub Station and Seed Production Farm Akrot Pulse Research Station Hill Agricultural Research Sub Station, Sundernagar Hill Agricultural Research Centre Dhaulakuan Highland Agricultural Research Sub Station, Kinnaur, Leo Mountain Agricultural Research and Extension Station Kinnaur, Sangla Highland Agricultural Research Sub Station, Lahaul and Spiti, Lari Hill Agricultural Research Centre Bajaura

State boundary District boundary

CROP IMPROVEMENT

Recommended by Research Evaluation Committee & Approved in Agricultural Officer’s Workshops

Crop Variety Adaptability

Soybean Himso 1685

(Him Palam Hara Soya-1) Rainfed conditions in mid hill zone of Himachal Pradesh.

Wheat

HPW 373 (Him Palam Gehun 3) Low & Mid hills of H.P. under late sown rainfed conditions

 New Varieties

Him Palam Hara Soya-1 (Himso-1685)

Suitable for RAINFED CONDITIONS in mid hill zone of H. P. Average SEED YIELD : 1999 kg/ha; Seeds Green & bold, sweeter in taste Average OIL CONTENT : 20.1 % Highly RESISTANT to FROGEYE LEAF SPOT, POD BLIGHT, BACTERIAL PUSTULE and BROWN SPOT DISEASES

HPW 373 (HIM PALAM GEHUN 3)

Late sown rainfed conditions - Mid & Low Hills Average Yield: 28 – 32 q/ha High degree of YR resistance

 Suitable for dry direct seeded upland

conditions of HP, Meghalaya and Manipur  Yield : 28-32 q/ha  Resistant to leaf and neck blast and rice hispa  Maturity: 120 - 125 days

Him Palam Lal Dhan 1

Paddy

HIM PALAM LAL DHAN - 1 (HPR 2795) Released by CVRC

Field view Panicles of HPR 2795 Red Seeds Grains

VARIETAL CHARACTERS

Performance of Private Hybrids (Kharif 2017)

MAIZE

• EVALUATED 15 maize hybrids with two checks : Palam Shankar

Makka 2 (single cross) and PMZ 4 (modified single cross) at six different locations of University

• 6 hybrids in ZONE-I & 10 in ZONE-II were found to be suitable for

commercial cultivation.

RICE

• EVALUATED 7 rice hybrids with three checks : BS 10008, 6129

Gold and Arize Swift Gold at five different locations.

• 3 hybrids in ZONE-I and 4 in ZONE-II were found suitable for

commercial cultivation .

Maize Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - I of Himachal Pradesh

Name of the Hybrid Grain Yield (q/ha) Rank Bisco Yuvraj Gold 78.59 1 P 3436 77.73 2 P 3542 72.47 3 DKC 9164 72.41 4 LG 34.05 68.75 5 Palam Shankar Makka 2 ( C ) 67.50 6 PMZ 4 ( C ) 66.24 7 Sumo-292 65.27 8

Maize Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - II of Himachal Pradesh

Name of the Hybrid Grain Yield (q/ha) Rank DKC 9179 89.17 1 DKC 8164 81.56 2 PMZ 4 ( C ) 81.09 3 HP-333 Gold 79.88 4 DKC 9164 75.12 5 AB 6786 73.91 6 Bisco Yuvraj Gold 73.90 7 KH 2595 73.10 8

Paddy Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - I of Himachal Pradesh Name of Hybrid Yield q/ha Rank Hybrid 25 P 35 51.2 I Hybrid 27 P 22 50.5 II Sava 127 48.6 III

Paddy Hybrids Ranking during Kharif 2017 in Zone - II of Himachal Pradesh

Name of Hybrid Yield (q/ha) Rank Hybrid 25 P 35 60.0 I Sava 127 52.1 II Hybrid 27 P 22 50.8 III Sava 200 50.3 IV

DNA FINGERPRINTING

Genetic purity of 6 private sector maize hybrids was ascertained using SSR markers and the fingerprinting library maintained.

Agricultural Biotechnology

Draft Genome sequencing of HPK4 (Baizu) variety of Horsegram (Macrotyloma u uniflorum)

New Protocols

Developed and established two new protocols Identified a new economically efficient chromosome doubling agent. Developed a technique for efficient regeneration of small sized haploid embryos of wheat by utilizing endosperm culture for further enhancement of the efficiency of Doubled haploidy breeding system.

Seed Production

Quality Seed Production

(Major cereals, Pulses, Vegetables, Fodder Crops)

Seed Quantity (q) Total Rabi 2016-17 Kharif 2017 Nucleus 11.87 5.96 17.83 Breeder 476.49 143.43 619.92 Foundation 372.00 141.57 513.57

Nucleus seed production of wheat

Breeder seed production of wheat

Rajmash & Lucern Seed Production (Research Station Sangla, & Leo in Kinnaur and Lari in Spiti)

LEO SPITI SANGLA

QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL OF FRUIT PLANTS

TEMPERATE: Apple, pear, Peach, Plum, Apricot, Kiwi, Pomegranate, Pecan nut, Strawberry SUBTROPICAL: Mango, Litchi, Guava, Papaya, Citrus Total Plants Produced = 55, 260 Revenue generated =Rs. 26,33,661/-

CROP PRODUCTION

EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE CROPPING SYSTEMS

• About 2.5 times more productivity following Colocasia - Pea

+ Coriander cropping system (24.51 t/ha) compared to traditional Rice-Wheat cropping system (9.57 t/ha).

• Turmeric-Pea-Summer squash with RGEY of 19.07 t/ha

and Rice-Pea-Summer squash with RGEY of 17.10 t/ha were 2nd and 3rd best cropping systems.

 The Root mean square error (RMSE) values varied between 181.3 to 440.9.

 FORECASTING AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT USING

SPACE, AGRO METEOROLOGY AND LAND BASED OBSERVATIONS

District Final Maize Forecasted Yield (Kg/ha) Averaged Yield (Kg/ha) Kangra 1891.1 1775.9 Chamba 2827.3 2664.5 Hamirpur 1548.9 1707.9 Una 1995.7 2096.2

NUTRIENT AND WATER MANAGEMENT

Integrated nutrient management (Organic +

Inorganic) is the best for sustaining high crop productivity and soil health

In Acid Soil Regions (ASR), lime can

substitute FYM in Maize-wheat system

Organic mulch superior to plastic mulch in

respect of brinjal yield, water use efficiency and economics saving 7.42 % water.  In potato Fertigation with 75 per cent recommended dose of NPK was statistically at par with 100 per cent recommended dose of fertilizers with respect to yield, nutrients uptake and quality parameters.

The study on long-term use of fertilizers and amendments revealed that:

FYM + 100% NPK increased carbon stocks by about 45% over

control as compared to initial C stock.  Carbon sequestration rate varied from 0.01 t ha-1 yr-1 in control to 0.18 t ha-1 yr-1 in 100% NPK + FYM treated plots.

Crop N P S Zn Maize 39 % 33% 28% 39% Rice 18% 7% 24% 10%

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P S K Zn Maize 33% 39% 11% 17% 39% Mid hills zone

Extent of nutrient deficiency (%)

Low hills zone

CROP PROTECTION

Whitefly management under naturally ventilated poly-houses

• POLYHOUSE STRUCTURE must be fitted with double

door and insect-proof net of 35-40 mesh

• INSTALL YELLOW STICKY TRAPS 15 days prior to

transplanting @ 1 trap per 10 m2

• SOIL APPLICATION of IMIDACLOPRID (0.009%) one

day after transplanting

• NEED

BASED ALTERNATE FOLIAR APPLICATION of THIAMETHOXAM (5 g per 15 litre water) and SPIROMESIFEN (15 g per 15 litre water) when the population goes beyond the economic threshold level of 5 adults per leaf.

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Insect pest Management

Biopesticidal formulations Neemban (azedarachtin

0.15 % EC)] @ 5ml/L and Extract of the leaves of

Darek (Meli

lia azedarach) used as 5% gave effective control of the PEA LEAF MINOR.

Natural formulations (Neem Baan, Darekastra and Tamarlassi) showed high to moderate acaricidal

properties (toxicity, repellence, feeding deterrence,

• viposition deterrence and ovicidal activity) against

Tetranychus urticae.

Insect pest Management

Darekastra, vermiwash and tamarlassi were found efficacious as preventive management measures in

parthenocarpic cucumber

under protected cultivation. Clothianidin

50 WDG @ 120 g a.i./ha and

imidacloprid 17.8SL @ 60 g ai / ha were effective in management of cutworms in cabbage.

Disease Management

 Seed Treatment with Sedaxane 2.5 % + Fludioxonil

2.5 %+ Thiamethoxam 26.25% (312.5) FS @ 2 g/kg is the

BEST for management of Loose smut and Karnal bunt of wheat.

 Two sprays of Tebuconazole (Folicur 430SC) @ 0.1% at first node and flag leaf stage were effective in

managing the lodging in wheat crop without compromising the grain yield.

 Seed treatment with Trichoderma showed post- emergence mortality between 4.25 to 5.80 per cent while it was 18.95 per cent in untreated seeds against Fusarium oxysporum sp. ciceri and Macrophomina phaseolina associated with wilt and dry root rot of chickpea (at Akrot)

Biological Control of Fusariu ium wilt in Chickpea

 SEED TREATMENT with carbendazim @ 2 g/kg seed followed by one spray each of Trichoderma (0.5%), wettable Sulphur (0.3%) and hexaconazole (0.1%) at 10 days interval was best for management of:  Clover rot (86.7 % disease control) Powdery mildew (90.4 % disease control)

Management of soil borne diseases and powdery mildew in red clover seed crop

Weed Management

Organically managed maize-garlic cropping system: Raised stale seed bed + mulch or intercropping proved effective mean of suppressing weeds and increasing garlic bulb equivalent yield. Maize: Pendimethalin (1000 ml a.i./ha) pre-emergence fb. Atrazine (750 g a.i./ha) + 2,4-D Amine (0.4 kg a.i./ha) at 25 DAS and Atrazine (1.5 kg a.i./ha) pre-emergence fb. Tembotrione (120 g a.i./ha) at 25 DAS Rice: New herbicide combination product (Penoxsulam + Butachlor) at 717.5 g/ha (an effective alternative for weed control in rice).

Weed Management

Turmeric:

Pre-emergence application of Metribuzin 0.7 kg/ha

• r pendimethalin 1.0 kg/ha fb mulch (2-5 DAP) fb

hoeing (75 DAP).

Peas:

Early post-emergence application of Imezethapyr 80 g/ha or pre-emergence Pendimethalin + Imezethapyr 900 g/ha.

Weed Management

Weeds in wheat crop can be effectively managed with

post emergence application

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clodinafop 60 g/ha + metsulfuron-methyl 4 g/ha OR penoxaden + metsulfuron-methyl 4 g/ha OR pre-emergence application of pendimethalin 1.0 kg/ha fb post-emergence metsulfuron-methyl 2 g/ha.

Farm Mechanization

 Modification of 1 m3 Himshakti Plant to insulated type biogas plant  Higher gas production in both the seasons as compared to conventional biogas plant. 44.6% higher Gas Production in Summer Season (April to Sept.) and 56.7 % higher in Winter Season (Oct. to Mar.) was recorded

IMPROVED IMPLEMENTS

Manual Seed Dril (Rs. 2800/-) Multi-crop planter (Manual)-Rs. 2750/- Paddy thresher (Pedal) Rs. 3950/- Paddy transplanter (6 row)-Rs. 8450/- Multicrop planter (Power-Rs. 22,000/-) Horizontal maize sheller (Rs. 380/- Palam Haloder (Rs. 730/-)

Palam Plough (Rs. 875/-)

Vertical maize sheller (Rs. 425/-)

 Improved Implements and Gender Friendly Tools

GENDER FRIENDLY TOOLS

 Paddy Winnower (Rs. 3325)  Potato Digger (Rs. 1220)  Dung Collector (Rs. 175)  Potato Picker (Rs. 250)  Mannual Weeder (Rs. 195)  Grain Spreading Tool (Rs. 150)

Ergonomic assessment of garlic planter

Garlic Planter

Organic Farming

MAIN FOCUS

 Cereals, Pulses (low volume high value crops),

Vegetable crops and potential crops

 Effective utilization of rainfed areas

INFORMATION GENERATED

Ad-hoc guidelines for Cultivation of important crops of mid Himalayas under organic farming conditions. Enriched Composts & Liquid manures

Soybean

 Evaluated seven organic inputs

 Use of Vermi-compost @ 5t/ha + him-compost @ 2.5 t/ha resulted in highest productivity (13.51q/ha) followed by use of him compost @ 5t/ha (11.52q/ha).

Lantana dust

@ 10% and neem oil

(Neembaan) @ 5ml/l provided 100% protection

against blister beetle; and 71.48-90.50% and 50.32- 75.11%, respectively against Riptortus bug.

Neem oil @ 5ml/l resulted in highest productivity (10.63q/ha) followed by use of Lantana dust @ 10% (10.38q/ha)

Mash

Evaluated seven organic inputs against:  Blister beetle and Riptortus bug

Gram

• Vermicompost (VC) applied @ 5 t/ha in conjunction with

biofertilizer and liquid manure (vermiwash-3 sprays) resulted in significantly higher gram yield which was at par with that

• btained by the application of Vermicompost (VC) applied

@ 10 t/ha.

• Maximum control of gram stem rot/wilt complex

accomplished with the application of Trichoderma and Panchgavya.

Gram

• Among the 13 lines of gram evaluated under natural farming

conditions, P-81 yielded 9.17 q/ha followed by 18-II (8.26 q/ha), 113-P (8.23 q/ha) compared to the best check Him chana-I (5.72 q/ha)

Pea:

• Vermicompost (VC) @ 7.5 t/ha + Jeevamrit + vermiwash

sprays or VC @ 10 t/ha + vermiwash sprays were the best for nutrient management in garden pea.

• Pea root rot/wilt complex controlled by treatment with

Trichoderma or Trichoderma + Beejamrit.

Lentil germplasm lines at Holta Farm Gram germplasm lines at Holta Farm Lentil germplasm lines at Bhadrog (Bilaspur) Organic potato Organic pea

Human Resource Development

• Farmers and Students

ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING Components

Whapasa Jeevamrita Beejamrita Acchadana

 RESEARCH EFFORTS in ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING (ZBNF) initiated in CSK HPKV, Palampur during April, 2016 with organization of 4 days National Workshop on 27-30 April, 2016 under the Chairmanship of His Excellency the Governor of HP and Chancellor, of the University.  Padamshri Subhas Palekar was the key speaker

RESEARCH EFFORTS

PULSES : Gram, Lentil and Soybean; CEREALS : Wheat and Paddy and UNDERUTILIZED CROPS : Ogla/phaphra (Fagopyrum sp.) grown as TEST CROPS

Wheat Lentil Gram

Sr. No. Crop Yield (q/ha) 2016 2017 ZBNF In-organic ZBNF In-organic 1 Gram 12.0 9.6 8.8 7.2 2 Lentil 7.2 5.0 7.0 6.4 3 Soybean 12.4 11-8 16.4 15.1 4 Blackgram

• 8.3

7.0 5 Red Mash

• 7.1

6.3 6 Wheat 20.0 22-0 26.0 26.6 7 Paddy 26.8 27-2 27.9 28.1 8 Ogla/Phapra

• 9.2

9.5 9 Ragi

• 8.5

9.2

Table-1. Yield of different crops under ZBNF and in inorganic farming

Table shows that initially the yield of pulses is higher and those of cereals lower in ZBNF as compared to in-organic farming during both the years.

Gurukul (Kurukeshtra) has the standardised set up

• f ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Scientists and students of this University visited Gurukul (Kurukeshtra) 2-3 times to understand the ZBNF model

 FARMERS being educated on ZBNF in almost all the training programmes

Reaching the Farmers for ZBNF

 Documentation of package for ZBNF in HINDI  Likely to be made available to the farmers shortly.

• BSc (Agri.) final year students also demonstrate the

preparation of various ZBNF inputs to farmers of the adopted villages.

• KVK Una and Kullu are actively engaged in generating and

disseminating ZBNF techniques to the farmers.

 His Excellency, The Governor of HP and Chancellor of the University, Acharya Devvrat ji inaugurated ZBNF Centre on 29.01.2018  Sh. Jai Ram Thakur, Hon’ble Chief Minister of H.P.; Prof. AK Sarial Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, CSK HPKV, Palampur; and a team of Cabinet Ministers, local MLAs were the other dignitaries present on the occasion  The Govt. of Himachal Pradesh recently provided financial support

• f Rs. 3 crore to the University to strengthen research efforts on ZBNF

Inauguration of ZBNF Centre

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES UNDER PROTECTED CULTIVATION

Production technology in place for…

 Tomato  Capsicum  Cucumber

Capsicum Tomato Cucumber

Cherry Tomato- Main crop ( Zone I, II and III) French Bean Main Crop (Zone I & II) Brussels' Sprouts Main crop (zone III & IV) Pea Main Crop All Zones Broccoli Main crop (For all Zones) Parsley Filler crop All Zones Lettuce Filler Crop (For all Zones) Coriander Filler Crop (Zone I,II,III)

Other Potential Crops (R & D going on)

Pest problems managed

Red spider Mite Yellow Mite Whitefly Aphid Powdery mildews Alternaria of tomato Fruit rot of capsicum Collar rot of tomato Downey mildew Tomato spotted wilt virus Root-knot nematode

Thrips Root rot of capsicum Stemphylium of tomato Corynebacterium - bacterial wilt White Mould of capsicum Pepper mild mottle virus

New pest challenges

cultivation

QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL

Quality planting material

1000 grafted plants per hour with success rate of

• ver 90%

Semi automated grafting machine 500 grafts per day with success rate of 60% Manual Technique

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ashok Kumar Sarial dedicating robotic vegetable grafting machine in the service of farming community of H.P.

Geo Informatics and Remote Sensing

GRAMIN KRISHI MUASAM SEWA :

 Under the project 98 Medium range weather based agro-advisory, based on different weather parameters viz. rainfall, temperature, cloud cover, relative humidity and weekly cumulative rainfall, at district level of HP, for five days weather forecasts was prepared and disseminated through Kisan portal, University portal & IMD websites.  Total 20 SMS through Kisan Portal & Kisan Suvidha App., during the period under report, were sent to 2.81 lakh Registered farmers of Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra and Una districts.

 VETERINARY SCIENCES…

 A new location specific dual–purpose poultry variety “Himsamridhi” developed under AICRP on Poultry Breeding.  Released during Annual review meet of AICRP on Poultry Breeding (Rural Poultry Unit) and Poultry Seed Projects on 24th -25th May 2017.

Well adapted to local agro climatic conditions and readily accepted by local farmers for backyard/rural

poultry farming.

Location specific poultry variety “Himsamridhi”

POULTRY VARIETY “Himsamridhi”

 Migratory flocks adopted for scientific interventions to bring improvement under migratory system.  27 sexually mature kids introduced in farmer’s flocks as breeding inputs for genetic improvement .  Strategic supplementary feeding, Health coverage, deworming against endo-parasites, dipping provided to selected flocks.  Collection, processing & storage of semen straws for further supplying to Gene Bank at NBAGR, Karnal in process.

Goat Improvement Programme

AICRP on Goat Improvement

Vaccination, deworming, kid-selection and semen collection activities

The anesthesia for doing eye surgery especially cataract using Neuromuscular blocking agents developed

Problem in centring the eye with routine anaesthesia Centring of eye for Surgery

 VETY. SURGERY& RADIOLOGY

The intramedullary interlocking nailing (IILN) technique for treating fracture in animals

Mid diaphyseal spiral fracture of right humerus Status of reduction and fixation of fracture (immediately after surgery)

Status of reduction and fixation of fracture (immediately after surgery) Mid diaphyseal spiral fracture

• f right humerous

 VETERINARY CLINICAL SERVICES… Clinical Camps in different parts of HP

Kalpa, Kinnaur Pooh, Kinnaur Kalpa, Kinnaur Chowai, Kullu Manglor (Anni), Kullu Kibber, Spiti

 VETERINARY CLINICAL SERVICES… Clinical Camps in different parts of HP

Dhundla, Una Jakatkhana, Bilaspur Pattrighat, Mandi Sandhol, Mandi Kumar Bhatori, Pangi Darcha, Lahaul

Shimla Mandi Kangra Kullu Hamirpur Kinnaur L&S Una Total 4 4 2 15 11 3 4 8 51

Infertility treatment Camps

Camps’ data

OVERALL

 Animals examined/treated = Approx. 5000

• Cows

= approx. 4000

• Buffaloes

= approx. 1000

SINCE MARCH 2017

Animals examined/treated = Approx. 1100 – Cows = approx. 800 – Buffaloes = approx. 300

FOLLOWUP

Through repeat camps Telephonic feed back

Success rate = Approx. 70.0% in cows

VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS

Buckwheat based cake Amaranths based cake Amaranths based pi pinni nni and Mathri

VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS BASED ON UNDERUTILIZED CROPS

Besides…

 Sesame seeds based soft-chewy nutritious bar

Formulations of weaning food mixes based

• n under-utilized crops

Protein Isolates of Adzuki bean for Health Foods

Crops

Number of Varieties in PoP Number of Varieties Removed from PoP Cereals

1.Wheat

41 27

2.Rice

33 17

3.Maize

10 3

4.Barley

7 3 Pulses

1.Gram

6 1

2.Kulthi

2 1

3.Urd bean

5 2

4.Rajmash

7 1

Old Varieties deleted from the PoPs

Crops Number of Varieties in PoP Number of Varieties Removed from PoP

Oil Seeds

1.Linseed 13 6 2.Rape seed and mustard 10 2

Fodders

1.Setaria 3 1 2.Napier Bajra Hybrid 2 1 3.Fescue 3 1

Vegetable Crops

145 20 Total 287 86

Old Varieties deleted from the PoPs

Removal of Non CIB registered Fungicides/Insecticides/Herbicides from the PoP

Fungicides

20 fungicides have been recommended for the control of 167 diseases in 119 crops., however, these are registered only for 37

• diseases. Rest of the recommendations have been removed

from the POP

Insecticides

48 insecticide’s recommendations have not been registered with CIB and these have been removed from PoP

Weedicides

30 Weedicide’s recommendations have not been registered with CIB and have been removed l from PoP

To place before the Council the list of research projects since March 09, 2017 to date.

ITEM 4.

Adhoc projects sanctioned from 09.03.2017 to date

College/Research Stations Number Budget Outlay (Rs. in lakhs)

College of Agriculture 21 760.89 College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 03 8.64 College of Home Science 01 19.20 Research Stations 03 11.94

Total 28 800.67

Funding Agency

• No. of

Projects Budget outlay (Rs. in lakhs) ICAR 11 532.96 DBT 6 261.58 DST 6 134.85 UGC 1 13.71 Miscellaneous 57 1091.95 CSIR 1 3.99 RKVY 06 326.34

Total

88 2365.38

On Going Resear Research P Project ects

 To place before the Council the abstracts of the Ph.D. theses submitted/approved from March, 2017 to date

ITEM 5.

Ph.D. theses approved

College/Department Theses approved

College of Agriculture 19 College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 03 College of Home Science 02 College of Basic Sciences 01

Total 25

 Any other item(s) with the permission of the Chair

ITEM 6.