Influence of Moisture Levels, Genotypes and Growth Regulating Chemicals on Morphophysiological Parameters of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea L.)

K. KARATA*, V. UMAMAHESH, P. SUDHAKAR AND C. NAGAMANI Department of Crop Physiology, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT An experiment was conducted at S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati, to evaluate the effect of moisture levels, genotypes and growth regulating chemicals on the morphophysiological parameters of groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.). The study revealed significant variations among […]

Warehouse Receipt Finance in Red Chilli Farming: Impact Assessment and Adoption Challenges

P. ASHRITHA LAKSHMI*, Y. PRABHAVATHI, A. RAJESH AND B. RAMANA MURTHY Institute of Agribusiness Management, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT This study assessed the economic impact of Warehouse Receipt Finance (WHRF) on red chilli farmers in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh and identified the key constraints hindering its adoption. A purposive cum random […]

Segregation Distortion Implications and Analysis in Crop Breeding

A. RUPA*, B. RUPESH KUMAR REDDY, R. NARASIMHULU AND M. PRADEEP Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College,Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT Mendel’s law of segregation assumes equal transmission of alleles from parent to offspring. However, real-world genetic studies frequently reveal deviations from this expected pattern, a phenomenon known as segregation distortion (SD). This refers […]

Constraints in Production and Marketing of Coir Products in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

S. VYSHNAVI*, G. RAGHUNADHA REDDY, V. SRILATHA AND P. LAVANYA KUMARI Institute of Agribusiness Management, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College,Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT This study investigates the problems faced by coir industries in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on production, manufacturing, and marketing of coir fibre. The research explores constraints perceived by farmers and analyses their suggestions to address these […]

In Vitro Affinity of Macrophomina Phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. To Various Crop Species

K. SONY*, M. K. JYOSTHNA, K. VISWANATH, P. SUDHAKAR AND K. VEMANA Department of Plant Pathology, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT An in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the affinity and relative pathogenicity of Macrophomina phaseolina to twenty agriculturally important crop species. Five-day-old cultures of M. phaseolina grown on PDA (30 ± 1 […]

Factors Influencing Tribal Women Participation in Van Dhan Vikas Kendra in Alluri Sitarama Raju District in Andhra Pradesh

G. SHARON MOSES*, S. UJWALA RANI, P. NAGI REDDY AND G. MOHAN NAIDU Institute of Agribusiness Management, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College,Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT This study investigates the factors that influence tribal women participation in Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. A primary survey was conducted in the ASR district with […]

Marketing Efficiency of Cocoa Crop in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

S. SHAROOQ TAHIL*, H. SRINIVASA RAO, O. SARADA AND SK. NAFEEZ UMAR Institute of Agribusiness Management, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT The present study titled “Marketing Efficiency of Cocoa Crop in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh” was conducted to evaluate the marketing system of cocoa with specific focus on identifying marketing channels, assessing […]

Survey on Pesticide Usage Pattern in Rice Crop Grown in the Southern Zone of Andhra Pradesh

V. LEKHASRI*, K. DEVAKI, T. MURALI KRISHNA, P. ARUNASRI AND M. RAJASRI Department of Entomology, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT A roving survey was conducted on pesticide usage pattern in rice crop grown in Southern Agro-climatic Zone of Andhra Pradesh during rabi, 2024-25. Data from 120 farmers were collected in four districts viz., Kadapa, […]

Survey for Blast and Seedling Blight Diseases of Finger Millet in Andhra Pradesh

P. SWAMY*, P. ARUNASRI, T. M. HEMALATHA, K. DEVAKI AND K. VEMANA Department of Plant Pathology, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502. ABSTRACT A comprehensive roving survey was conducted during the kharif 2024 and rabi 2024–2025 seasons across seven districts of Andhra Pradesh to assess the severity of blast and seedling blight diseases in finger millet. […]

Assessing the Cost of Cultivation of Groundnut Crop Under Climate Change in Karnataka State in India

P. SRINIVASA SASDHAR Department of Economics, Vijayanagara Srikrishnadevaraya University, Ballari-583105. ABSTRACT Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a major oilseed crop in Karnataka, largely cultivated under rainfed conditions. This study examines the impact of climatic variability on groundnut cost of cultivation using district-level panel data for 1990–2023. A dynamic Arellano–Bond Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator was […]