Survey for the Variability of Alternaria Spp. Inciting Leaf Blight of Sunflower in Andhra Pradesh

S. CHAITANYA*, M. REDDI KUMAR, K. SAKTHIVEL KRISHNAN, K. VENKATARAMANAM AND P. LAVANYA KUMARI Department of Agronomy, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT This study assessed the incidence of Alternaria leaf blight in sunflower crops across major growing regions of Andhra Pradesh during the 2023–24 Rabi season. Surveys conducted in five districts revealed notable […]

Analysis of Technical Efficiency of Rice Production in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu

P. NANDHINI*, K. UMA DEVI, N. VANI AND S.K. NAFEEZ UMAR Department of Agricultural Economics, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT Rice is a staple food crop in Tamil Nadu. Ramanathapuram district has 68 percent of rice cultivation area and 82.12 percent of total demand of water. In this study, an attempt was made […]

Influence of Varieties and Nitrogen Levels on Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Soil Nutrient Status of Fodder Bajra

A.P. JAGADEESH*, S. TIRUMALA REDDY, V. CHANDRIKA AND A.R. NIRMAL KUMAR Department of Agronomy, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT A field experiment was conducted at Dryland farm, S.V. Agricultural college, Tirupati during kharif season of 2023 on sandy loam soils. The experiment was laid down in the randomized block design with factorial concept and replicated […]

Evaluation of Foliar Application of Nano Dap on the Performance Of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.)

E. KUMAR*, N. SUNITHA, B. SANDHYA RANI, CH. BHARGAVA RAMI REDDY AND V. CHANDRIKA Department of Agronomy, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT A field experiment was conducted during summer season of 2024 on sandy loam soils at Dryland Farm, S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati campus of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh, India. […]

The Benefits to Farmers From Fpo’s Accessing Agri Value Chain Finances

N. VENKATA KALYANI*, Y. PRABHAVATHI, P. NAGI REDDY AND P. LAVANYA KUMARI Institute of Agribusiness Management, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT Agriculture is undergoing a significant transformation from fragmented production and marketing to integrated marketing systems. This transition driven by the need for enhanced competitiveness, efficiency and productivity in the global marketplace, underscores […]

Taxonomic Studies on Planthopper Fauna Associated With Paddy Crop Ecoystem in Kerala

S. ARSHA RAJ*, M.S.V. CHALAM, K. MANJULA AND M. GURIVI REDDY Department of Entomology, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT Major paddy growing districts of Kerala viz., Alappuzha, Palakkad, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kottayam and Ernakulam were surveyed and planthoppers were collected, identified and described. The taxonomic characterization was undertaken by studying external morphological features and male genital characters. […]

Studies on Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance for Yield and Yield Attributing Characters in Finger Millet (Eleusine Coracana (L.) Gaertn)

S. PAVITHRA*, L. MADHAVILATHA, R. NARASIMHULU AND V. SUMATHI Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT The analysis of variance revealed significant differences among genotypes for all the characters. Studies on genetic variability revealed high phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation, heritability, genetic advance as per cent of mean […]

Organic Phosphorus Management in Greengram

V. GURU SWAMY*, G. PRABHAKARA REDDY, C. NAGAMANI, P. LAVANYA KUMARI AND V. CHANDRIKA Department of Agronomy, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT A field experiment entitled ‟Organic phosphorus management in green gram” was conducted at dryland Farm, S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati campus of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh, India during rabi […]

Effect of Foliar Application of Nano Urea on Growth and Yield of Fodder Maize

G. GEERVANI*, V. CHANDRIKA, S. TIRUMALA REDDY AND M. MADHAN MOHAN Department of Agronomy, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT A field experiment entitled “Effect of foliar application of nano urea on growth and yield of fodder maize” was conducted at Dryland Farm, S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati campus of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra […]

Studies on Effect of Antibiotic on Biological Parameters Of Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella (Linnaeus)

G. TEJA SREE*, G.S. PANDURANGA, RAJASRI MANDALI, T. RAJASEKHARAM AND VIJAYA BHASKAR Department of Entomology, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT Diamondback moth larvae were reared on natural diet (cabbage) with three concentrations of Streptomycin sulphate (0.05, 0.1 and 0.2%) and without antibiotic (control). Mean larval developmental period was prolonged to 10.00, 11.00 and […]