IIHR AR 2015-16 High Resolution 1

ANNUAL REPORT
2015-16
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research

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ICAR-IIHR Annual Report 2015-16
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 29, 2016
Published by
Dr. M. R. Dinesh
Director
Editorial and Publication Committee
Chairperson: Dr. S. Shivashankar
Members: Dr. Reju M. Kurian

Dr. G. Selvakumar
Ms. P. L. Anushma
Mr. A. K. Jagadeesan
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Contents
Preface
1. Executive Summary 1
2. Introduction 9
3. Research Achievements
3.1. Crop Genetic Resources 22
3.2. Crop Improvement 33
3.3. Crop Production 60
3.4. Crop Protection 74
3.5. Crop Utilization and Farm Mechanization 83
3.6. Economics of Production, Statistical Research and Computer Application 88
3.7. Extension Research 91
4. All India Coordinated Research Projects 94
5. Transfer of Technology 96
6. Education, Training and Capacity Building 108
7. Awards and Recognitions 116
8. Linkages and Collaborations 120
9. Publications 128
10. Research Projects 146
11. Commercialization of Technologies 154
12. RAC, IRC, IMC - Major Recommendations 155
13. Presentation of Papers in Conferences, Seminars etc. 163
14. Symposia, Seminars, Other Events 174
15. Women Empowerment 180
16. Tribal Sub Plan 181
17. Official Language Implementation 183
18. Distinguished Visitors 186
19. Personnel 187
20. Meteorological Data 195
21. Results-Framework Document Annexure

Preface
A vailability of food, nutritional security, sustainable livelihoods and health care are integral aspects
contributing to inclusive growth of any developing economy. In this scenario, horticulture has emerged as
one of the most important sub-sectors of agriculture in the country. The production of horticultural crops has
outpaced the production of food grains since 2012-13. India has witnessed voluminous increases in horticultural
production over the last few years. Significant progress has been made in the area expansion resulting in higher
production. Over the last decade, the area under horticulture grew by about 2.7 per cent per annum and
annual production increased by 7.0 per cent. During 2013-14, the production of horticultural crops was around
283.5 million tons from 24.2 million hectares area. Out of the six categories viz., fruits, vegetables, flowers,
aromatic plants, spices and plantation crops, the highest annual growth of 9.5 per cent was seen in fruit
production during 2013-14. The production of vegetables has increased from 58,532 thousand tons to 1,67,058
thousand tons since 1991-92 to 2014-15. India witnessed a sharp increase in the acreage of horticultural crops
compared to food grains over the last five years (from 2010-11 to 2014-15) with the area under horticultural
crops increasing to around 18 per cent as compared to an area expansion under food grains by a marginal 5
per cent during the stipulated period. The production of horticultural crops has outpaced the production of
food grains since 2012-13. The percentage share of horticultural output in agriculture presently is more than
33 per cent. During 2014-15, the country exported fruits and vegetables worth Rs.7474.14 crores. Under the
purview of agriculture and allied activities, the share of plan outlay for horticulture, which was 3.9 per cent
during IX Plan, has increased to 4.6 per cent during the XII Plan, thus providing opportunities. The sub-sector
has accomplished different milestones despite the challenges of low productivity, diminishing land resources,
degraded production environment, energy crisis, significant post-harvest losses, low levels of value addition,
climate change, global competition, weak knowledge sharing infrastructure, inadequate market linkages, sub-
optimal factor productivity, harnessing of space and IT benefits.
I feel utmost privileged to present the Annual Report 2015-16 of the ICAR - Indian Institute of Horticultural
Research, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru. The institute along with its regional stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras is
playing a pivotal role in conducting research, education and knowledge management activities for boosting
horticultural growth in the country through technology development in the areas of trait-specific varieties
of fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, medicinal & aromatic crops and mushrooms focusing on water prudence,
climate resilience and tolerance to different biotic and abiotic stresses supported by a range of farmer-friendly
technologies for soil and plant health management, post-harvest management, value addition and farm
mechanization. The institute takes pride in claiming that it is an innovative hub that has led to commercialization
of a number of innovations in the area of seed and quality planting materials, diagnostics, bio-control agents,
micronutrient formulations, microbial inoculants and gender mainstreaming technologies resulting in the
mitigation of problems in real-time farming situations. The institute has also empowered the trainers, growers
and other stakeholders through gap analysis, technology refinement and knowledge sharing mechanisms.
I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all the staff of the institute for admirably raising
to the occasion of challenges and harnessing the opportunities for optimizing the outputs. I am grateful to the
Institute Management Committee and Research Advisory Committee, for reviewing the institutional activities
and programmes from time to time and offering valuable suggestions for improvement.
I wish to place on record my deep sense of gratitude to Dr. S. Ayyappan, Former Secretary, DARE &
Director General, ICAR, Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi and
Dr. N.K. Krishna Kumar, Deputy Director General (Horticultural Science), ICAR, New Delhi for their continued
support and guiding this institute towards the path of achieving excellence. The contributions of the publication
committee of the institute in bringing out this publication in time, in an abridged form are greatly appreciated.
Bengaluru M.R. Dinesh

June 29, 2016 Director
A few commercialized technologies of ICAR-IIHR
1. Executive Summary
Research work at the Institute is being carried out in approved under the XII plan have been procured to
153 sub-projects under 25 in-house projects which strengthen the research. The scope and quality policy
include 133 sub-projects from the main station at of the Institute has been defined and the ICAR- Indian
Hesaraghatta, eight sub-projects from CHES, Chettalli Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru has
and 12 sub projects from CHES, Bhubaneswar. Apart been certified for ‘Quality Management System ISO
from this there are 77 externally funded projects, one 9001:2008’ during the year. Summary of the research
international aided project, one national fellow project achievements in various projects under operation are
and eight All India Coordinated Research Projects presented below.
under operation at the Institute. Apart from this, two
Management of plant genetic resources
Flagship Programs, three New Initiatives one Centre
of Excellence and nine Consortia Research Platform Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru
projects have been sanctioned during the XII five year has been recognised as the nodal centre for
plan and work in these projects has been initiated. In management of horticultural plant genetic resources
the field of education, training and capacity building, in the country in association with other horticultural
the Institute has signed an MoU with IARI, New crop institutions under the Council. In keeping with
Delhi for initiation of Ph.D. program as an Outreach the fresh mandate, the institute carried out further
Program of PG School, IARI, New Delhi and the exploration, collection, introduction, domestication,
Post Graduate School of Horticultural Sciences has evaluation, characterization, conservation and
been established at Indian Institute of Horticultural documentation of horticulture plant genetic resources.
Research, Bengaluru during August 2014 and has Several germplasm accessions with novel features
commenced the Ph.D. program in horticultural were added and with the new additions, the total
sciences at the Institute. On the capacity building germplasm collection of the institute, including
front many staff members were deputed for advanced regional stations stands at 10626.
trainings in specific fields of their specialization, many Explorations conducted in Nagaland yielded 176
staff members of the other institutes were trained samples of vegetables, wild relatives of crop plants
in specialized fields of expertise available at the and land races belonging to 40 taxa and some
Institute, the scientists of the Institute were deputed unique collections like, Abelmoschus tetraphyllus
to various national and international conferences, var. pungens and Momordica subangulata subsp.
seminars, symposia, etc. to participate and present subangulata. Apart from this, Hadagali Jasmine, three
papers, get exposure to the recent advancements made Jamun accessions, eleven mangosteen samples, two
in the field of horticultural research, interact with Rubus sp, three Garcinia sp. and three Orchid species
professional colleagues on topical issues and national were collected from Karnataka. Consequently, the
problems in horticulture sector. On the transfer of total viable germplasm collection of major vegetable
technology front, a good number of training programs crops at the institute has been raised to 689 for tomato,
for extension personnel from state horticultural/ 2000 for capsicum, 361 for brinjal, 334 for okra, 198
agricultural departments, KVKs, NGOs and interested for cucumber, 103 for ridge gourd and 105 for bottle
farmers groups/entrepreneurs were conducted. On gourd.
farm and off-farm demonstrations of the technologies
and varieties/hybrids developed by the Institute Cryostorage of seed and pollen of two Solanum
were conducted apart from participating in many species, Saraca indica and aonla was successful.
regional, national and international exhibitions/fairs/ DNA fingerprints were generated for three released
Kisan Melas etc. and showcase the achievements varieties of marigold viz. ‘Arka Bangara’, ‘Arka
and activities of the Institute. Many technologies/ Agni’ and ‘Arka Alankara’ using SSR markers, two
varieties/hybrids developed by the Institute have also leafy amaranthus varieties ‘Arka Varna’ and ‘Arka
been commercialized for wider reach across the Samraksha’ 39 jasmine genotypes and 19 pummelo
country. On the front of the physical and financial accessions using SRAP and SSR/ EST markers.
progress all the equipment and infrastructures Association mapping and genetic diversity analysis
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Executive Summary
of 60 pomegranate accessions using microsatellite Arka Samrat tomato was recommended at National
markers revealed good genetic diversity in the level as a bacterial wilt resistant hybrid for zone
collections. The institute has developed distribution VIII (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and
maps for 30 horticultural species of Eastern Ghats and Kerala). In chilli, Arka Khyati (MSH-206), a CGMS
9 medicinal crops. based high yielding F1 hybrid, two antioxidant rich
vegetable amaranth varieties, Arka Samraksha and
Crop improvement Arka Varna, one each of french bean variety, Arka
In fruit crops, the jamun collection MP-2 which is a Sharath , onion variety, Arka Bheem and yard long
seedling progeny showed precocious flowering and bean variety Arka Mangala were recommended for
fruiting during the second year of planting. Advanced release for the state of Karnataka by SVEC. Three
inter-generic hybrid progenies between Arka Surya high yielding and bacterial wilt resistant brinjal
×V. cauliflora attained stability for broad leaf trait and varieties, viz., Arka Avinash, Arka Harshitha, Arka
fruit shape similar to Arka Surya with field tolerance Unnathi; three pea early varieties viz., Arka Nirmal,
to PRSV and desirable fruit qualities by F6 generation. Arka Harini and Arka Mayur; three pea varieties
Guava hybrid H-1314 from progenies of Purple Local tolerant to high temperature viz., Arka Tapas, Arka
× Allahabad Safeda with big sized fruits (300-325g), Uttam and Arka Chaitra; six photoinsensitive pole
firm and thick white pulp (1.6 to 1.8 cm), medium type dolichos varieties, Arka Pradhan, Arka Krishna,
seed hardiness (10.0-10.5 kg/cm2) and good TSS Arka Adarsh, Arka Prasidhi, Arka Bhavani and Arka
(10.0-11.0oB) was identified for table purpose. Guava Vistar were identified for release at the Institute level.
varieties Arka Kiran and Arka Mridula as female Rust resistant variety of French bean Arka Anoop is
parents were found to be cross compatible with the registered by PPV&FRA for protection.
wild species Psidium guineense with about 75% fruit Tomato hybrids, H-331 (48 t/ha) and H-329 (42 t/ha)
set. One promising hybrid of pomegranate H-4/2 that were the top yielders and were triple disease resistant
produces large reddish fruits weighing over 400g with to ToLCV, bacterial wilt and early blight. Two tomato
thin rind and soft dark red sweet (TSS 17.6°B) arils IPS viz; CLN 3125A × RF4A F2 - 177- 2-1-1-1 and
was identified. A strawberry hybrid that produces F2 - 22-1-1-1-1 and CLN 3125A × RF4A F2 - 22-1-
large good quality fruits weighing over 20g with TSS 1-1-1 were confirmed for drought tolerance through
10.6°B was multiplied and evaluated. physiological studies. Two tomato introgressed lines
In vegetable crops, two tomato lines (VRT-2-2-3 and viz; BC1F1 25-206-82-2 (15.6 mg/100g FW) and
VRT-8-6-1) were found resistant to ToLCBV. Seven BC1F1 17-143-7-2 (13.5 mg/100g FW) with high
hundred Capsicum sp. germplasm lines of NBPGR b-Carotene and lycopene contents respectively, were
were characterized and regenerated. Among the developed. In chilli, an advanced breeding line, TR4
Capsicum sp. germplasm lines evaluated, IHR 4561, (2.5 kg/ plant) was found promising with combined
IHR 3448, IHR 3024 and IHR 3575 were found resistance to CMV, ChVMV and thrips. In bell
immune to RKN; IHR 3580, IHR 3661 and IHR 3936 peppers, two advanced breeding lines viz., IHR 4033
were found highly resistant to bacterial wilt; IHR 4582, (3.5kg/ plant) and IHR 3476 (3kg/ plant) were found
IHR 4585 and IHR 4586 showed combined resistance heat tolerant under controlled conditions and recorded
to GBNV and ChLCV; and IHR 4503, IHR 3471 pollen germination of 12-16% at 400C. Brinjal IPS,
and IHR 500 showed combined resistance to CMV IIHR 228 ×IIHR-571 -6-4-1-9-4 (1.86 kg/plant) was
and ChiVMV. Cucumber wild species accession, promising for fruit yield, quality and texture. Okra
IIHR 195 (Cucumis metliferous) was highly resistant hybrid, GMS-4 × IIHR 299 (GMSH-7) was found
to root knot nematode. Cucumber germplasm, IC- superior for high yield (23.37t/ha) and was resistant
613485 was resistant to downy and powdery mildews. to YVMV under natural field conditions. Three onion
150 watermelon gene bank accessions of NBPGR hybrids namely, PBR MS 318× PBRC 340, PBR MS
were regenerated and characterized. Bottle gourd 319 × PBRC 339 and PBR MS 317 × PBRC340 were
germplasm, IIHR-124 had combined resistance to found resistant to purple blotch disease and gave high
powdery mildew and CGMM virus. Two bitter gourd bulb yield with good bulb qualities. In French bean,
germplasm lines viz, BTG 166 and 167 were resistant the maximum pod yield (16.2 t/ha) was recorded
to powdery mildew. Another bitter gourd germplasm, in (IC 525235 × Arka Anoop)-3 BS-1. French bean
BTG-22 recorded highest momordicin and charantin breeding line, IC 525224 × IC 525239-05-1-6 could
contents. withstand day temperature up to 350C with maximum
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yield of 13.2 t/ha. Cucumber advanced breeding line, NBPGR, New Delhi. Two apetaloid sterile lines were
IIHR-381 recorded the highest fruit yield of 19 t/ha. stabilized. IIHR10521AB and IIHR10572AB were
Watermelon breeding lines, Line-283 (12.8% TSS), the two male sterile lines of two-line system stabilized
298 (11.8% TSS) and 306 (13.2% TSS) in red flesh over six generations of intercrossing. Petaloid male
and Line-282 (11.0% TSS), 287 (11.0% TSS) and 29 sterile lines IIHRR 2_2(S) having cytoplasmic male
(11.6% TSS) in yellow flesh backgrounds were found sterility and an isogenic maintainer line IIHRR
promising. A muskmelon selection, Sel-3 recorded an 2_2 (F) have been stabilized. In jasmine, seventeen
yield of 31.60 t/ha with elongated globe shaped fruits, different species have been collected and reconfirmed
golden yellow smooth rind, creamish white flesh and through in vitro pollen germination media. In
crisp and juicy texture. Three ridge gourd hybrids Jasmine new compound of fragrance was recorded
viz., RGH-66 (37.48 t/ha), RGH-64 (35.67 t/ha), in J.malbaricum, which is ideal for commercial
RGH-63 (33.92 t/ha) were high yielding with good exploitation. In anthurium, seventeen hybrids of
nutritional quality. Two MS sources in ridge gourd fragrant and non-fragrant hybrids were evaluated for
viz., RG-12ms and RG-28ms were characterized by their economical characters. In vitro leaves from 16
the production of rudimentary male flowers and this lines were used for callus induction on MS medium
male sterility is governed by cytoplasmic inheritance supplemented with auxin 2, 4-D.
with restorer genes for fertility. Fifteen bottle gourd
In medicinal crops, promising selections of Mucuna
inbred lines viz., IIHR-3, 75, 77, 79, 81, 90, 94, 95,
pruriens with high seed yield and L-dopa content,
97, 98, 105, 106, 108, 112 and 118 had combined
IIHR PS 2 (310g, 5.38%), IIHR PS 14 (322g; 5.0 %)
resistance to CGMMV and gummy stem blight. Two
in long duration and in medium duration IIHR PS 6
bitter gourd inbred lines, BTG -144-2-1 (PDI-1.45),
(265g; 5.01%) showed superior performance over a
BTG - 80-5-1(PDI-2.98) were resistant to powdery
period of three years. Among high L-dopa selections,
mildew. Thirty one advanced breeding lines have
IIHR 12-6 (173g/plant) and IIHR 12-12 (163g/plant)
been selected for resistance to brinjal shoot and fruit
combined higher seed yield with high L-dopa contents
borer in F4 generation of interspecific cross between
Solanum melongena and Solanum macrocarpon and (6.73, 6.03%).
forwarded to F5 generation.
Biotechnological approaches
In ornamental crops, inter varietal hybridization of
Thirty four miRNAs were identified as potential
tuberose was carried out involving Arka Sugandhi,
indicators of Fusarium wilt infection in Banana.
IIHR-6, Mexican Single, Shringar, Vaibhav and
Forty defense related genes were found to have higher
Variegated. In gladiolus, two hybrid selections were
expression 3 DAI when challenged with Fusarium
identified for release at Institute level and named as
pathogen in resistant cultivar of banana, namely,
‘Arka Manorama’ and ‘Arka Aayush’. In carnation,
Calcutta-4 when analysed by qRT-PCR. Analysis
three genotypes viz., Charmant (24.13%), Bizet
for cuticular wax in 87 F1 segregating populations
(22.73%) and Orange Vienna (23.62%) were tolerant to
between drought resistant and susceptible varieties
Fusarium isolates. In gerbera, two hybrids IIHR 3-34
showed that leaf water retention capacity (LWRC) and
and IIHR 8-45 were found promising for flower quality
maintenance of hydration of the leaves was correlated
traits at the pre-release stage. In chrysanthemum, OP
to level of cuticular wax content. Occurrence of long
Seedlings 2-13, 2-16 and 5-9 were found to be early
noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) was found to be tissue
flowering with attractive flower. The OP line IIHR
specific in its expression and was also species specific
4-8 was found promising for pot culture. In China
in banana. Transformation of embryogenic cells of
aster, pure lines IIHRCC 5-1, IIHR G-13, IIHR J-3
banana cv. Rasthali with Agrobacterium strain AGL1
and IIHR J3-2 were found promising for cut flower.
harboring pCAMBIA1305.2-Ace-AMP1 and-pflp
In crossandra, highest mortality was recorded in
for resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cubense
‘Local’ (66.6%) followed by ‘Arka Kanaka’ (22.2%)
and ‘Arka Shravya’ (11.1%) against Phytopthora wilt was carried out and forty PCR positive transformants
after artificial inoculation. However, no mortility was were obtained. Cultivation based versus metagenomic
recorded in ‘Arka Ambara’ and ‘Arka Shreeya’. ‘Arka profiling of endophytic bacterial diversity in banana
Shravya’ was found to be suitable for pot culture (Musa sp.) shoot-tip tissue revealed the prevalence of
and landscaping. In marigold, a novel genetic stock immense and diverse microbial ecosystem intra-plant
IIHRMGYP-1 (INGR15036) was registered with in a normally uncultivable form. Proteobacteria formed
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the predominant phylum followed by Firmicutes, was used as reference sequence to identify novel
Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Planctomycetes, miRNAs, as no genomic information is available for
Cyanobacteria and minor shares of 14 other phyla. The T. palmi and similarly, A. pisum reference genome was
enormous endophytic bacterial diversity documented used for comparing the Aphis genome. Miranalyzer
in the shoot-tip tissue of banana (covering 46 classes, pipeline identified a total of 10 novel miRNAs from
269 genera and 656 species) changes our present T. palmi for the first time and Three novel miRNAs
understanding about plant - endophyte association from A. gossypii. A total of 50 Bt isolates collected
and interactions. A micropropagation protocol for the from various sources, were screened for the presence
rapid multiplication of papaya ‘Arka Surya’ has been of nematicidal crystal protein genes with 2 primers
developed using immature seed-embryos as the starting pairs (Cry5 & Cry55) by PCR along with a reference
material. Nine transgenic BC1T1 pomegranate plants strain which is positive for both cry5 & cry55 genes.
derived from cultivar Bhagwa were shortlisted out of 13 isolates were found to be positive with cry5
65 events generated for resistance to X.axonopodis pv specific primers and 23 isolates were found to be
punicae. BC2T2 seeds were obtained. 569 conserved positive with cry 55 specific primers. Further five
miRNAs and 139 novel miRNAs were isolated and PCR fragments were sequenced, two PCR products
sequenced by NGS technology from mango pulp with were found identical to cry5B and three were found
an intention to identify the fruit ripening process. identical to cry55a genes (99%). In another study, 10
Transgenic acid lime transformed with Xa21gene isolates were screened for nematicidal activity against
from rice for resistance to bacterial canker has set Meloidogyne incognita juveniles (J2), 5 isolates
fruit. Ninty T1 seedlings were raised and were showed 100% mortality. In vitro nodal, leaf and root
separated into zygotic and nucellar based on vigour cultures have been initiated from Coleus IIHR-sel1.
one week after germination. Four RGA sequences Callus has been generated from both roots and leaves
were analysed from Solanum torvum, LRStRGA9 for initiation of suspension cultures. Hairy roots from
has 96% similarity to the PK34_210 RGA sequence leaf cultures of Coleus IIHR-sel1, transformed with
of tomato, which showed clear resistance to bacterial Agrobacterium rhizogenes have been obtained with a
wilt. A construct based on dsRNA for resistance to view for in vitro forskolin production.
cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in chilli has been
generated. Crop production
Embryo rescue in interspecific crosses between Fruit yield of nine years old Totapuri mango trees
Lycopersicon esculentum ( 15SBSB) and of Solanum was higher on Turpentine (99.0 kg/tree) followed
peruvianumviz, IIHR-2809 was successful and by Olour (83.3 kg/tree) rootstock. In Amrapali
one plant was hardened and transferred to the field. mango, a significant breakthrough was achieved in
Transgenic ArkaVikas cultivar of tomato has been the understanding of the biochemical mechanism of
developed with 3 constructs one with a dsRNA for jelly seed formation as due to the reduction of seed
resistance to all known tospo viruses and the second VLCFAs during fruit growth. A pre-harvest spray
with dsRNA construct for resistance to all known formulation was developed to prevent the disorder.
strains of Gemini viruses occurring on tomato in Coir pith mulching for rainfed guava production
India and a third with dsRNA construct for combined resulted in better canopy spread and a yield advantage
resistance to PBNV and Geminivirus of tomato. of 55% over no mulching. Treatment combination of
Five mango leaf hopper species namely I. clypealis, berry thinning at 8-10 mm stage + ethrel application +
I. niveosparsus, A. brevistylus, I. nagpurensis and A. basal leaf removal at veraison produced good quality
atkinsoni, were found to share identical mitochondrial bunches in Red Globe and Crimson Seedless grape
cytochrome oxidase-I (COI) genes. Study of two varieties. Maximum fruitfulness in Crimson Seedless
mitochondrial genes namely CO-I, CO-II and one grapes was in the vines which were shoot pinched at
nuclear gene sequences in EF-1α of 182, 146 and 5th leaf. Pomegranate cv. Bhagwa plants tended to
186 taxa of aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) revealed be dwarf when propagated on Daru rootstock. High
that these genes are suitable for phylogenetic density planting of fig varieties Poona and Deanna
reconstruction. The miRNAome from Thrips palmi at 1000 plants/ha with annual pruning of previous
Karny and Aphis gossypii Glover was carried out season’s shoots to the basal six nodes during September
using high-throughput sequencing. Genomic sequence was promising for significant enhancement in fruit
assembly of F. occidentalis (Thripidae: Thysanoptera) productivity by 2.5 times and 2.0 times respectively
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during the initial six orchard years. Fruit yield varied g/m2 (67%), which indicates a 50% reduction in
from 6.2 to 13.0 t/ha in the initial cropping year for the inoculum dose over the conventional mode of
higher planting densities in guava cv. Allahabad inoculation. The methodology for the production of
Safeda. The geo-statistical parameters and semi- mechanically aerated compost teas was developed.
variogram models were developed for both essential
In leather leaf fern (Rumohra adiantiformis), substrate
and nonessential elements in soil and pomegranate
combination of cocopeat, soil and vermicompost
plant samples for developing nutrient diagnostic
(1:1:1 v/v) + 2% Arka Microbial Consortium (AMC)
norms. Application of the grapes micronutrient
along with application of 50% N and K to the substrate
formulation improved the yield and TSS of grapes
in two equal splits during June and January + 50%
variety Bengaluru Blue. Treatment with endophytic
as foliar spray at fortnightly intervals @ 100:30:60
growth promoting fungi Piriformospora indica,
kg NPK/ha/year produced maximum number of cut
(108cfu/g) was beneficial in improving fruit number,
foliage/plant/month (8.45). Photomorphogenic effect
and fruit quality attributes like carotenoids, flavonoids
of colour shade nets on leather leaf fern indicated
and ascorbic acid contents in papaya cultivars under
that plants grown under red shade net (light intensity
salinity conditions.
range of 240.50 to 370 μ mol m-2 s-1) recorded
Tomato hybrid, Arka Rakshak responded well upto maximum production of cut foliage/plant/month
25 kg Mg as MgSO4 per hectare in high Mg soils. (6.60), length of lamina (24.90 cm), frond width
The yield of cabbage and cauliflower was highly (17.77 cm) and number of pinnae (10.26). Plants of
influenced by nano ZnO application irrespective of Philodendron ‘Xanadu’ grown under white shade net
concentration used compared to ZnSO4 application. (light intensity range of 240.50 to 370 μ mol m-2 s-1)
Additional K application @10 ppm improved the recorded maximum production of cut foliage/plant/
growth parameters of onion varieties Arka Kalyan, month (14.53) which was on par with green shade
Arka Niketan, Arka Bindu and Arka Pragathi grown net (13.71). In rose, IIHR 7-1, IIHR 7-2 and IIHR
under different water salinity levels of 0.6, 2.5, 5.0 3-18-2 were found to be performing superior under
and 7.5 dS m-1. Ultra dry seeds of onion, papaya and polyhouse for yield and quality.
China aster packed in moisture proof containers and
stored at ambient temperature maintained higher In Coleus forskohlii, planting during September
germination and vigour up to 54, 50 and 48 months, and harvesting at 180 DAP produced maximum dry
respectively. Proteins regulating seed viability and tuberous root yield of 1633.75 kg/ha, total forskolin
vigour in French bean cv Arka Komal were isolated yield of 22.37 kg/ha with a B: C ratio of 2.625. Hy 08-
and characterized by comparing proteome of viable 129 and Hy 08-53 recorded significantly higher root
and non viable seeds. A total of twelve proteins yield (76.7 and 66.66 g) over check K8 (59.533g).
involved in germination metabolism were identified. Higher total forskolin was recorded in CF 75 (1.769%),
Hy 08-53 (1.550%), Hy 12-5 (1.395%) Hy 08-129
In capsicum, Arka Mohini and CHT3-1 exhibited (1.361%). Hy 08-129 and, Hy 08-53 recorded higher
higher rate of pollen germination at high temperatures. forskolin yield. In Withania somnifera (Aswagandha)
Using Thermal Induction Response (TIR) technique, the advance breeding line F7-1 was distinctly superior
French bean genotypes, IC 525224 × IC-525239 IPS- for dry root yield (10.2 q/ ha to currently cultivated
1, IC-525224 × IC-525239-12 and Arka Anoop were varieties). It is one of the potential hybrid derived
identified as tolerant to high temperature stress. lines with high dry root yield, withanolide content and
The production technology for soilless cultivation field resistance to diseases and pests. In Andrographis
of tomato hybrid Arka Rakshak on Arka Fermented paniculata (Kalmegh) studies revealed that variation
Cocopeat under protected conditions has been was present for different andrographolides in stem
standardized. A 5% (w/w) dose of the soilless and leaves and the content differed based on genotype
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungal inoculants and stage of harvest.
was found to be sufficient to achieve AM fungal
colonization in protray raised seedlings of tomato Crop protection
(62.5%) and brinjal (54%). For onion seedling on Pest surveillance in mango indicated that fruit borer
raised beds an inoculum dose of 50 g/m2 recorded (Citripestis eutraphera), thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis)
AM fungal colonization of 76.5% compared to the gall midge (Erosomyia sp.), mite (Oligonychus
conventional soil based inoculum applied at 100 mangiferus) and root mealybug (Formicococcus
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mangiferacola) were the emerging pests. On distribution indices on chilli. The variance to mean
pomegranate, severe incidence of tea mosquito bug, ratio (>1), Lyold’s mean crowding index (X*>1) and
Helopeltis antonii was observed. For the management patchiness index (X*/X >1) indicated the aggregated
of mango hoppers and thrips, four sprays of distribution of thrips. Mass production of parasitoid,
Metarhizium anisopliae oil formulation @ 0.5ml/L Encarsia transvena for the management of whiteflies
resulted in > 80 % reduction in hopper (Idioscopus on gerbera in polyhouses was carried out and tomato
spp.) population and 71 % reduction in thrips and tobacco. Biology of the invasive pest, South
population. Modelling for the progress of rust of American tomato moth, Tuta absoluta was studied on
grapes in Bengaluru Blue variety has been developed. three solanaceous hosts and tomato was found as the
Studies showed that soils with more silt or loam did most preferred host followed by potato and egg plant.
not support the survival of the pomegranate wilt Having realized the marked impact of plant diseases in
pathogen, Ceratocystis fimbriata for long indicating the production of horticultural crops, ICAR-IIHR had
that soil with more of silt or loam should be used to focussed its efforts in precise diagnosis, understanding
fill the pits for fresh planting or refilling after removal of disease progression and integrated disease
of the dead plants. Occurrence of both mating types management practices. Begamoviruses infecting
(MAT 1 and MAT 2) were recorded in Karnataka chillies and Phytoplasmas infecting vegetable crops
which is likely to pose a serious problem in future. were characterized using molecular tools that would
IDM practices were demonstrated for the management help in proper diagnosis of these pathogens.
of papaya ring spot virus and pomegranate bacterial
At CHES, Bhuabneswar, screening studies yielded
wilt. The IDM package for PRSV included border
sources resistant to downy mildew and leaf curl
cropping with castor and Sesbania, silver mulching
in gourds, bacterial wilt in brinjal and anthracnose
and spraying of neem oil and micro nutrients while
in chilli. Fungicide evaluation trials revealed that
IDM for pomegranate blight included sequential
chlorothalonil was effective against chrysanthemum
spraying of different copper fungicides along with
rust while combination product of trifloxystrobin and
streptocycline based antibiotics. Infection of tissue
tebuconazole was effective against black spot of rose.
culture derived plants of Grand Naine variety of
Post-harvest management of mango anthracnose
banana by Pyricularia angulata, and occurrence of
using generally regarded as safe (GRAS) fungicides
bacterial canker in bael by Xanthomonas campestris
and botanicals had been standardized. Besides, ICAR-
pv. bilvae were observed in Bhubaneswar.
IIHR has supported the plant quarantine efforts of the
Among the 19 brinjal germplasm/varieties screened, country by making post-entry quarantine inspections
Solanum macrocarpum showed resistant reaction and involving in the seed certification for export or
whereas S. ethiopicum and S. indicum showed import of seed or planting materials with respect to
moderately resistant reaction to root knot nematodes. horticultural crops.
Biopesticide formulations viz., Bacillus subtilis
1% A.S., B. subtilis 1% W.P., B. pumilus1% A.S., Crop utilization, postharvest management
Pseudomonas putida 1% A.S. were found effective in and farm mechanization
controlling Meloidogyne incognita and Radopholus
Among different surface coatings on mango fruits,
in banana. Substrate treatment with B. subtilis or
methyl cellulose and poly vinyl alcohol were found
B. amyloliquefaciens @ 5 ml/ kg of cocopeat in
to be beneficial in delaying ripening rate of Alphonso
protrays and soil application of 5 tons of FYM / 2
fruits. A process was developed for utilization of raw
ton of vermicompost enriched with either of them at
mango fruits (Neelum) into snack food by blending
5 L /ha recorded significantly higher yield (28.48 to
with Alphonso mango pulp. Okra pods could be
29.41 % increase over control) and lower nematode
stored in marketable condition for 3 days at RT (27-
population in soil and roots of tomato (63.94 to 64.41
33°C) and 11 days at 13°C by modified atmosphere
% decrease). Two native strains of entomopathogenic
packing (MAP) in non-perforated PD-961 film. In
nematodes (EPN) Heterorhabditis indica were isolated
yellow and red coloured capsicum, packed in CFB
from mango orchards and cucumber. The bacterial
boxes and shrink wrapped with semi-permeable
symbiont associated with H. indica was identified as
films could be stored for 11 and 8 days, respectively
Photorhabdus luminescens subsp. laumondii.
at ambient temperature (26-32°C). The storage life
Field distribution pattern of thrips was studied using could be further extended to 5 weeks by storing these
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shrink wrapped boxes at 8°C without any shrivelling profitability to the growers with net realisation of Rs.
and with a weight loss of < 5% in both cultivars. 3.86 to 8 lakhs/ha and a BCR of 1.87-2.97. Based on
the two year cycle of the crop, with over 50% adoption
Bitter gourd juice with acceptable taste and reduced
rate of Arka Prajwal between the period 2011 to 2015,
bitterness was developed by blending the juice
the total discounted net benefit accrued to the state
with cucumber, coriander and lime juice. Active
was estimated at Rs 640 crores. The aggregate total
principles responsible for health benefits in bitter
economic impact in terms of discounted net benefit
gourd were characterized. In amla blended juice
accrued to the economy based on sample survey and
the blend consisting of 70% amla and 30% bottle
data collected from Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and
gourd was judged best with acceptable taste and
West Bengal, is around Rs.880 crores, thus justifying
overall acceptability. Corrugated fibre board of non
the investment into breeding better hybrids/ varieties
telescopic type having bursting strength 20 kg/cm2
in flower crops.
were found suitable for packaging, storage and road
transportation of guava. Export of mango pulp grew at an annual growth rate
of 5.67 % in quantity and 10.43 % in value (2005-
The pomegranate peel extract was suitable for
2016). Major importing countries, Saudi Arabia,
fortification of fruit juices like pomegrante, banana,
UAE, Netherlands, Yemen, UK, Germany and
and noni or their blends. Packing of 2% calcium
Canada reflected this trend as well. UAE, Kuwait and
chloride treated cabbage shreds in Cryovac ® PD 961
USA recorded positive growth in value but registered
to obtain an equilibrium modified atmosphere with
negative growth in quantity. An instability analysis of
10- 12% O2 and 6-8% CO2 extended the shelf life of
export performance indicated higher instability index
the produce upto 16 days at 8 °C. Market samples
(CV> 25%) in case of UK, Germany, UAE, Kuwait
of betel leaves were found to harbour Salmonella,
and Netherlands. Irrespective of the variety used for
E. coli and Listeria spp. Solar tunnel dried moringa
pulping, cost of the raw material accounted for major
leaf powder possessed higher level of antioxidants
share ( >60%) of export cost. Frequent fluctuations
compared to hot-air and shade dried leaf powder.
in exchange rate, payment defaults by merchant
Antioxidant activity of herbal tea of R. damascene
exporters and increasing cost of export such as higher
dried petals stored at RT (26-29oC) decreased by
duties were identified as the constraining factors
about 50% during storage for 12 months.
impeding export performance of processed products
Among the essential oils tried, patchouli oil at 250 from India.
ppm was effective in extending the vase life by 3-4
Efforts at analyzing the factor productivity and
days in cut flowers of tuberose var. Local Double and
production efficiency in papaya revealed that labour
chrysanthemum var. White Reagan. Single ply CFB
use and nitrogen application are the key factors
sheet (10×45cm) was suitable for prevention of stem
having positive effect on yield. Only 53% of the farms
bending and breakage during storage at RT. A mango
were found to perform at optimum production scale
dipping tool was developed to treat the Alphonso
while the average production efficiency of all farms
mangoes with Arka Saka Nivarak in the tree itself for
was 0.79. The rest of the farms could be advised to
control of spongy tissue. Solar tunnel dryer of 6 ×
remain at the same level of efficiency even if they
3 × 2.7 m was developed to dry cut slices of onion
reduce their input use by 20%. The average allocative
and amla with a capacity of 300 kg per batch. A
efficiency score achieved was only 0.439. Only 7% of
motorized watermelon seed extractor was developed
the farmers achieved the allocative efficiency score
with the capacity of extracting 70-80 fruits (1.98 kg
of 0.9 or above. The average economic efficiency is
of seeds/h). A manually operated onion grader was
0.355, which suggests that farmers producing papaya
developed for grading of rose onions based on size
are yet to achieve the economic efficiency.
with a capacity of 1 tonne/ h.
M-estimation, a methodology for attaching the
Economics, statistical modelling and desired weights to multiple outlier observations /
computer applications replications while analyzing designed experimental
The economic impact of adoption of Arka Prajwal data on brinjal showed that the probability of type
tube rose hybrid evaluated at individual farm level and I error decreased from 7.22-2.51%, coupled with an
at the aggregate level (district/state) indicated high increase in confidence level from 92.78 to 98.99%. The
robust analysis of variance for Huber’s M-estimation
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for eight different traits in brinjal experiments resulted Women Empowerment

in reduction of 38 to 42% EMSS and confidence level
With an idea of empowering women by bringing
increased from 92.78 to 97.57%. Use of Andrew’s
them into the mainstream of agriculture and rural
M-estimation for the same characters resulted in
development, farm women from Rajanakunte Gram
reduction of 54.22 to 56.55% EMSS and increase in
Thana and nearby villages were provided with kits
confidence level from 92.78 to 98.99%.
containing ICAR-IIHR developed vegetable seeds
A logistic mechanistic growth model developed along for taking up horticulture as a source of livelihood.
with biological measures of intrinsic growth rate and The institute has developed women friendly farm
carrying capacity indicated that the severity of grapes equipments/tools and machineries to reduce drudgery
yellow rust disease could be predicted to an extent of and several skill development training programs
91%. A non-linear logistic model used to estimate the were organized exclusively for farm women so
area under disease progression curve for describing as to encourage more and more women to takeup
population dynamics for yellow rust in grapes showed horticultural activities.
a range of 27.5 to 48.5 for the year 2015, when plants
were pruned in April. A Decision Support System on Tribal sub-plan
pomegranate was developed as web application with Promotion of horticulture for tribal livelihood was
graphical user interface for general crop information, taken up at CHES, Bhubaneswar under tribal sub-plan.
disease management, plant protection and disorder Critical inputs like pesticides, farm tools, sprayers,
identification modules to provide diagnosis and fertilizers, etc. were provided to 450 farmers in
solutions for pomegranate cultivation. A web Kashipur to promote mango cultivation in the region.
application has been developed for onion production Besides, training and demonstrations were organized
with solutions for farmers and other stake holders on for effective dissemination of technologies. The
disease diagnostics, disorder identification and crop concept of nutritional kitchen gardening was introduced
management modules and general crop profile. with the participation of 250 tribal households of
seven villages of Mohana block of Gajapati district of
Extension and Transfer of technology
Odisha for ensuring nutritional security at household
Latest cultivars of vegetables and ornamental crops level and to generate supplementary income for the
were demonstrated under real farm situations. Rate of farm women. Interventions to promote underutilized
adoption of two technologies were assessed. Issues cucurbits like teasel gourd, ivy gourd and pointed
of litchi growers were documented. Training needs gourd were initiated with 50 farmers’ households by
of agricultural officers of Kerala and International providing seedlings to selected farmers. Farmer’s
delegates from Kenya, Malawi and Liberia were self-help groups were trained to produce planting
assessed. ICAR-IIHR interventions for knowledge material of these crops in the polyhouse nursery and
and economical empowerment of farm women in processing of jackfruit into ready-to-cook products
were assessed under real farm situations. Study on for local and urban marketing. Under the Mera Gaon
understanding dynamics of women interest groups Mera Gaurav (MGMG) project of the Council,
was initiated. More than 30 on-campus training awareness camps, farmer advisory services through
programmes were organized for extension personnel mobile service, providing literature, and Kisan
and farmers. More than 10 off-campus training Gosthis were organized for the benefit of the farming
programmes and interface meetings were organized. community.
More than 1600 stakeholders benefitted through these
CHES, Chettalli organized an off-campus training
programmes. Through participation of ICAR-IIHR in
programme followed by input distribution at
various exhibitions, more than 9 lakh farmers were
Balegundi and Thyagathur villages of Somwarpet
benefitted. More than 8500 farmers, who visited the
Taluk, Kodagu for skill up-gradation of farmers.
institute were imparted awareness on ICAR-IIHR
This training on coconut and vegetable cultivation
technologies, through orientation and agro-advisory
benefitted 90 tribal beneficiaries from both the tribal
services including that of ATIC. ICAR-IIHR products
villages, to whom 1000 six months old coconut
worth of Rs. 47 lakhs were distributed through ATIC.
seedlings of West Coast tall variety and 100 vegetable
More than 30 research and extension publications
seed kits were distributed.
were brought out.
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2. Introduction
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, To collaborate with national and international
an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization is a premier agencies in achieving the above objectives.
Institute conducting basic, strategic, anticipatory and
applied research on all aspects of fruits, vegetables, Mission
ornamentals, medicinal and aromatic plants and The mission of the Institute is to undertake research,
mushrooms. Popularly known today as IIHR, education and extension in horticultural crops
Bengaluru, the Institute was the first horticultural for enhancing productivity and sustainability to
research Institute in the country established by the achieve food, nutritional and livelihood security.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Towards this end, the ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru has
New Delhi on September 05, 1967. The Institute been carrying out research on fruits, vegetables
was initially established at the ICAR headquarters ornamental, medicinal and aromatic plants and
and subsequently shifted to Bengaluru in Karnataka mushrooms.
on February 01, 1968. Dr. G.S. Randhawa was the
Founder Director with whose vision and dynamism, Vision
the Institute made rapid progress. The Institute
took over the erstwhile National Hortorium of the The vision of the Institute has been defined as
government of Karnataka spread over an area of “Technology-led, demand-driven and need-based
24.7 ha at Hesaraghatta and later on acquired an sustainable horticulture for attaining food and
additional 238 ha of land from the surrounding nutritional security, better livelihood options and
village of Ivarkandapura. The Institute expanded its ultimately, economic development”.
sphere of research activities to the length and breadth Accordingly, the research programs of the Institute
of the country by establishing experimental stations have been planned with a vision of meeting the
at Lucknow, Nagpur, Ranchi, Godhra, Chettalli and challenges ahead, notwithstanding the present
Gonikoppal. Over the years, the experimental stations day needs and demands of horticulture sector.
at Lucknow, Nagpur, Ranchi, and Godhra have grown Achieving the projected growth rate of 12% to 15%
in size and have attained the status of independent in agriculture for sustainable development without
Institutes. As of today, the ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru disturbing the socio-economic and ecological
has three Central Horticultural Experiment Stations at balance, the research programs of the Institute are
Bhubaneshwar in Odisha and Chettalli and Hirehalli designed to develop sustainable technologies to
in Karnataka and two Krishi Vigyan Kendras located achieve food and nutritional security. Reducing the
at Gonikopal and Hirehalli. The Institute also houses cost of production, improvement of soil health and
the Project Coordinating Unit of All India Coordinated biosphere for increased productivity, maintenance
Research Project on Fruits at its main campus. of high crop productivity under adverse conditions,
evaluation and mitigation of undesirable effects of
Mandate climate change, biotechnological interventions to
To undertake basic and applied research for increase productivity and minimizing post-harvest
developing strategies to enhance productivity and losses and value addition to horticultural produce are
utilization of tropical and sub-tropical horticulture the other priority areas.
crops viz., fruits, vegetables, ornamentals,
medicinal and aromatic plants and mushrooms. Objectives
To serve as a repository of scientific information To achieve the vision of the Institute with a mission
relevant to horticulture. mode approach, the following broad objectives have
been set.
To act as a centre for training for up gradation of
scientific manpower in modern technologies for Increasing productivity and quality of horticultural
horticulture production and crops through improvement.
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Introduction
Enhancing productivity and quality of scintillation counter etc. Field facilities include
horticulture crops through sustainable integrated poly houses, net houses, growth chambers and mist
crop production practices. chambers. Other facilities like, cold storage chambers,
gene banks, seed processing, nursery units and
Dissemination, popularization, adoption,
communication channels like, local area network with
refinement and impact assessment of ICAR-IIHR
technologies. video conferencing facilities, etc. are available The
temperature gradient chambers and phenomics facility
Main Station, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru are the latest additions, built to study the effects of
climate change and to promote protected cultivation.
The main station is located at Hesaraghatta, 25 kms The Institute has also created cryopreservation
towards north of Bengaluru city. During the initial facilities for the long-term preservation of germplasm
years, the Institute functioned from its administrative of crop genetic resources. Apart from this, the Institute
office located in Bengaluru city with the laboratory houses an ultra-modern library, a conference hall,
complex and research farm at Hesaraghatta until
auditorium, training hostel, bank, post office, hospital,
an independent administrative office was built at
essential quarters and facilities for the PG School for
Hesaraghatta campus in 1994. Today, the entire
research in horticultural sciences.
laboratory complex with the experimental farm,
administrative unit and staff quarters are located
Central Horticultural Experiment Station
at Hesaraghatta campus spread over 263 ha land.
Recently the Institute has also taken over 24 acres of (CHES), Chettalli, Kodagu, Karnataka
land of ICAR-IVRI at Yelahanka, Bengaluru and also The Station was established in 1972 at Chettalli,
about 2 acres of land in UHS, Bengaluru campus. with its sub-station at Gonikoppal. In the year 1992,
the Citrus experiment sub-station at Gonikoppal
Growth was converted into a full-fledged KVK and all the
The physical growth of the Institute could be viewed research work along with the research laboratories of
in two phases. The first phase was from 1970 to 1990, the erstwhile substation were shifted to Chettalli with
wherein emphasis was laid on development of land effect from 01.01.1992. The station occupies an area of
and infrastructure. During this phase, the blueprint 92 ha. The mandated crop of the centre is Coorg
of the entire farm area for carrying out experimental mandarin with major emphasis on citrus die-back
trials and laboratories for research and administrative disease. The station also works on underutilized fruit
office buildings was prepared. Accordingly, the crops like, pummello, avocado, mangosteen, karonda,
entire arable land was divided into well-defined rambutan etc. The Station has a well-developed
experimental blocks for carrying out field experiments nursery unit for production and distribution of
and independent laboratory buildings for all the major true-to-type disease-free citrus planting material,
scientific divisions were built. The second phase of Trichoderma cultures and other planting materials.
development was from 1990 to 2005 during which Transfer of technology under the Tribal Sub-Plan
period, stress was laid on developing state-of–the–art project is also being taken up at the station.
facilities for basic and applied research. Currently,
the research activities are being carried out by 11 Central Horticultural Experiment Station
divisions and four sections viz., Divisions of Fruit (CHES), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Crops, Vegetable Crops, Ornamental Crops, Post- The station was established on November 6, 1992.
Harvest Technology, Plant Pathology, Entomology The objective of the station is to cater to the research
and Nematology, Soil Science and Agricultural and development needs in horticulture for the tribal
Chemistry, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Plant and coastal belts of Odisha and the adjoining region.
Genetic Resources, Biotechnology, Agricultural Transfer of Technology in NEH region and Tribal Sub
Extension and Training and Sections of Medicinal Plan is also being taken up by the Station. The station
Crops, Seed Science and Technology, Economics is spread over an area of 40 ha housing a full-fledged
and Statistics and Agricultural Engineering with laboratory and office building and the experimental
more than 65 purpose oriented laboratories having farm. The station has a strong unit for production
state of art equipments like electron microscope, of disease free planting materials of fruit crops for
ultra-centrifuge, LC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, GLC, liquid
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distribution to the farmers of Eastern region of the evaluation of germplasm, along with standardization
country. of production technologies, viz., rootstocks,
population density, nutrition and water management
Central Horticultural Experiment Station and evolution of cost-effective, integrated insect pest
(CHES), Hirehalli, Tumkuru, Karnataka and disease management practices under different
agro-climatic conditions in citrus, grapes, guava,
The regional station of Central Plantation Crops
litchi jackfruit, mango, papaya and sapota. There are
Research Institute, Kasargod at Hirehalli, Tumkuru
11 centres throughout the country working on banana,
district, Karnataka was transferred to ICAR-IIHR,
10 on citrus, 5 on grapes, 11 on guava, 6 each on litchi
Bengaluru on February 01, 2004 and renamed
and jackfruit, 12 on mango, 6 on papaya and 5 on
as Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
sapota. At present, there are 39 centres including 27
Hirehalli. Presently the station has a total area of
SAU-based centres, 10 ICAR-Institute-based centres,
68 acres, involved in breeder seed and foundation
one CAU-based centre and one Private unit.
seed production of ICAR-IIHR released vegetable
varieties and research work on fruit crops, particularly The Main station at Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru under the
maintenance of germplasm, breeding work on leadership of the Director implements, monitors all the
betelvine and a few flower crops in collaboration with activities of the Institute. Considering the importance
ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru. During 2013 given to horticultural research and development in the
the station acquired additional 26 acres of adjoining country, ICAR-IIHR has the mandate to serve various
area for research purpose. stake-holders of horticultural sector. In order to meet
these needs, the Institute has established various
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hirehalli, service-oriented units.
Tumkuru, Karnataka
Prioritization, Monitoring and Evaluation
Krishi Vigyan Kendra was sanctioned in the year 2009.
Cell (PME)
Apart from the activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, it
has taken up popularization of ICAR-IIHR developed The Prioritization, Monitoring and Evaluation Cell
technologies and production and distribution of seeds (PME) of the Institute is an apex technical body
and planting material and technological products that assists the Director in evaluation, monitoring,
developed by ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru management and coordination of all the ongoing as
well as externally aided research projects. The PME
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Gonikoppal, also oversees all the activities of the Institute and
Kodagu, Karnataka makes appropriate recommendations to the Director
for the smooth functioning.
The KVK, situated in Kodagu district of Karnataka
was established in the year 1954 by the Karnataka
Institute Technology Management Unit
State Govt. as Citrus Research Station and was
transferred to ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru on February (ITMU) and Consultancy and Processing
1, 1972 with the objective of investigating the nature Committee including Horti-business
and causes of citrus die-back disease in Kodagu and incubation facility
nearby areas till 1991. In 1992, the Citrus research
ICAR has adopted its IPR policy in 2006 and set
sub-station was converted into a full-fledged KVK.
up Technology Transfer Offices known as Institute
All the research work on citrus has now been shifted
Technology Management Units (ITMUs). The
to Chettalli. The Kendra has an area of 17.5 ha.
technologies developed by the Institute are being
commercialized through ITMU. ‘ARKA’, the trade
AICRP on Fruits
mark for the varieties/hybrids and technologies
The Institute houses the Project Coordinating Cell of developed by the Institute have been registered. All
All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on the varieties /hybrids and technologies recommended
Fruits. The AICRP on Tropical Fruits and Sub-Tropical by the Institute Variety and Technologies’
Fruits were amalgamated and named as AICRP on Identification Committee are handled by the ITMU
Fruits with effect from August 21, 2013. The project for commercialization. Besides, it also looks after
has the objectives of collection, conservation and consultancy, contract research, contract services etc.
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apart from addressing intellectual property related ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru with effect from February
matters of the Institute like, IP protection, patents, 2015 with a Regional Coordinator and an Honorary
technology protection protocols, licensing, and related Regional Advisor to facilitate and liaise between the
legal issues. The Institute has established Horticultural SAUs/Agricultural Education Institutes and SMD of
Technology Management-Business Planning and Education, ICAR, New Delhi.
Development (HTM-BPD) Unit to assist, develop, and
Vigilance Cell
strengthen the entrepreneurs, start-ups, technology
based horti-business ventures for commercialization A Vigilance Cell has been created at the Institute
of horticultural technologies. Currently, the Institute during February 2015. The Vigilance Cell under the
Technology Management Unit at ICAR-IIHR has Vigilance Officer and the Vigilance Team constitute
been upgraded to Zonal Technology Management at the Institute level would maintain a close watch
Centre (ZTMC) of the South Indian Horticulture, on the functioning and performance of the Institute
including 11 sister ICAR institutes of horticultural at different levels especially from vigilance point
sciences as members. The Horti business incubation of view, review periodically and modify the
facility is also being operationalized through funds working procedures so as to minimize the scope of
from ICAR’s intellectual property and technology malpractices and harassment to public. The Vigilance
management unit. Cell assists and guides the Head of the Institute in
all administrative, financial and vigilance matters
for the overall improvement of the organization.
Agricultural Technology Information Centre
The Vigilance Cell website link, mail ID has been
(ATIC) created in the Institute website for the benefit of the
The Agricultural Technology Information Centre staff members. Efforts are made to create awareness
(ATIC) serves as a single window agency for among all the staff of the Institute about functioning
dissemination of information on the technologies of the Vigilance Cell and vigilance matters from time
developed by the Institute. The technological products, to time and Preventive Vigilance Mechanism has
extension pamphlets and technical publications of been implemented.
the Institute are distributed to farmers, students and Human Resources Development
interested general public through this centre.
The Institute has been recognized as Post Graduate
Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit Research Centre by more than 17 Agricultural/
Horticultural and other universities in which the
(AKMU)
students can register for doctoral studies with the
Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit (formerly concerned university (including master’s degree
known as ARIS Cell) implements and manages studies in horticultural sciences with UAS, Bengaluru
research information and e-governance. The AKMU and UHS, Bagalkot) and continue their research work
has also created video conferencing facilities. The at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru under the guidance of the
website of the Institute is also developed, hosted and scientists of the Institute.
managed by AKMU. The Institute also offers short term training in selected
disciplines to the needy clients. Apart from this, the
Regional Centre (South), ICAR-National Division of Extension and Training conducts regular
Agricultural Education Accreditation Board training programs to farmers and development
(NAEAB) personnel on various advanced technologies in the
horticultural sector.
In order to hasten the process of accreditation
of agricultural education in SAUs/ Agricultural Post Graduate School in Horticultural
Education Institutions, ICAR established four Sciences
Regional Centres of ICAR-National Agricultural A Post Graduate School in Horticultural Sciences
Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB) in India. has been established by signing an MoU with ICAR-
The Regional Centre for South covering the states IARI, New Delhi for initiation of Ph.D. Program as
of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, an Outreach program of PG School, ICAR-IARI,
Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry has been established at New Delhi during August 2014. The Institute is now
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offering Ph.D. program in the disciplines of Fruit from NAIP under e-granth project: a list of research
Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscape articles published by the scientists since 1969 to 2010
Architecture and Post-Harvest Technology.The was prepared for digitization and sent. To supplement
second batch of Ph.D. degree program in Horticulture the research activities further, online databases have
and Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural crops been set up and on-line full text articles of journals are
as an out-reach campus of ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, also made accessible through CeRA (Consortium for
commenced on 08.08.2015 with a total of 16 students e-Resources in Agriculture). The CeRA – ‘Consortium
(three in Fruit & Horticulture Technology, six in for e-Resources in Agriculture’ also provides a lot of
Vegetable Science, four in Post Harvest Technology enhanced features of online access to full text articles
and three in Floriculture & Landscape Architecture). of journals from the following participating publishers
Board of studies meetings were conducted thrice to viz., Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Oxford
monitor and review the course work and research University Press, American Society of Agronomy
program of the students. A total of 61 courses in journals, Annual Reviews, CSIRO (Australia), Indian
Horticulture (Fruits Science, Vegetable Science journals, ICAR & SAU Libraries subscribed Journals
and Floriculture & Landscape Architecture), Post- and the new version of ‘Open J-Gate plus’.
Harvest Technology, Genetics, Biotechnology,
Linkages
Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Microbiology,
Extension, Statistics, Agronomy, Soil Science, and The Institute has established linkages with many
PGR were offered. national and international organizations in the field
of research and training. Collaborative research
Library program with international organizations like ADB,
Due to technological developments, the availability AVRDC, DFID, IPGRI, SAVERNET, UNU-KIRIN,
and access of information has changed the complexion ICUC, World Bank, FAO, etc. are in progress in
of information seekers. Of late, the trend is moving specific subjects in horticulture. Many collaborative
towards the e-contents than the browsing of physical research programs are being carried out under the
documents. The library has a total collection of 31143 aid of national organizations like DST, DBT, CSIR,
documents: 11446 books, 15552 back volumes, 119 APEDA, KAPPEC, ISRO, DRDO, NSC, NHB, NHM,
theses, 1737 reports, 1986 bulletins and 344 other CWC, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation,
documents and proceedings, which includes 36 books State Departments of Horticulture etc. Many inter-
added this year. 294 newsletters, which are received on institutional multidisciplinary projects of the ICAR
gratis or complimentary this year. Acta Horticulturae are also under operation at the Institute in Network
which are the wealth of international information mode with IIHR as the lead center. Apart from these
for scientists working on horticulture crops, are IIHR, Bengaluru is a leading Institute for training
procured and have been consulted by people across of international personnel, particularly from Africa,
the country. The review literature which is being Middle East, South East Asian countries and SAARC
published serially as Advances and Annual Reviews countries.
(28 titles) in the form of books were also procured
Human Resources
on standing order for reference purpose. A good
number of international and Indian scholarly journals The Institute (including its regional stations) has a
are subscribed keeping in view the objective of the sanctioned staff strength of 607 staff members (153
Institute to meet the information requirements of the scientific, 226 technical, 83 administrative and 145
research staff. Presently, the Institute subscribes 36 supporting). The Institute is headed by the Director
foreign Journals and 156 Indian journals for its main supported by 11 Heads of Divisions and four Heads
station, Regional Stations and KVK libraries. Apart of Sections. The Central Horticultural Experiment
from this, 8 Indian Journals and 10 foreign journals Stations at Chettalli, Bhubaneswar and Hirehalli and
are received on gratis to supplement the information the Krishi Vigyan Kendras are managed by the Station
needs. Using the infrastructure developed in the library Heads and Program Coordinators respectively under
continued to provide the access of library services the overall control of the Director of the Institute.
through LAN and INTERNET. A proposal for the All the staff of administrative, finance and accounts
digitization of rare and old books, research reports, wings of the Institute are managed by the Chief
bulletins and research articles etc. had been received Administrative Officer heading the Administrative
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Wing who also functions as Head of the Office and integrated pest and disease management technologies,
the Assistant Finance and Accounts Officer heading developing integrated water and nutrient management
the finance, accounts and audit wing under the control protocols aimed at optimum utilization of resources.
of Director of the Institute. The Research Advisory Standardization of post-harvest management practices
Committee and the Institute Management Committee to reduce post-harvest losses, processing for value
constituted by ICAR review the progress and advice addition, production of vegetables under protected
on all research, development and extension activities conditions, precision farming, information technology,
of the Institute from time to time. biotechnological interventions to increase yields,
evolving non-conventional methods for protection
Awards and Recognitions of crops from insect pests, diseases and viruses,
The Institute is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization and extension of shelf life of horticultural produce,
and the quality policy of the Institute is well defined biological control, disease diagnostics, pesticide
and functions as per the defined quality standards. The residue management, evaluation and mitigation of
Institute had been adjudged as “The Best Institute” by adverse effects of climate change in horticultural
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi crop production and frontier research areas like hi-
and awarded Sardar Patel Best Institute Award twice tech horticulture became priority areas with changing
during 1999 and again in 2010. The other achievements research agenda at the national level.
of the Institute are; the Institute is recognized as the
Accomplishments
main center for production and supply of breeders’
seeds of vegetable crop varieties, the Institute nursery Research work carried out during the last four
has been rated Four Stars by National Horticulture decades has paid rich dividends in terms of release
Board, the pollen Cryo-Bank of the Institute features of 220 varieties and hybrids and development of a
in the Limca Book of Records 2001, recognized as number of sustainable production, protection and
the Team of Excellence in Biotechnology and Post- post-harvest management technologies. One of the
Harvest Management with a Product Development important objectives of the Institute is collection,
Laboratory to up-scale technologies, centre for characterization, evaluation, conservation and
entrepreneurship development for lower middle level maintenance of germplasm of horticultural crops
technical personnel, a centre of DBT-ICAR National for utilization in crop breeding and for posterity.
Facility for virus–diagnosis and quality control of The Institute maintains a wealth of varied collection
tissue culture plants and Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary of germplasm reflecting considerable genetic
Certification Agency for seeds and planting materials biodiversity that includes potential sources of
and NABL accredited Pesticide Residue Research resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses and
Laboratory in accordance with the standard ISO/ also those with high nutritional, health care and
IEC 17025:2005 for chemical testing of pesticides in medicinal values and quality traits. At present, the
fruits, vegetables, water, cereals and pulses. Institute has the largest collection of 10626 germplasm
in various horticultural crops. The main station at
Research and Development Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru holds 8580 germplasm in its
In the first few years of its inception, the main fold comprising of 1360 in fruits, 5787 in vegetables,
research agenda of the Institute was to increase the 874 in ornamentals and 465 in medicinal plants apart
production and productivity of horticultural crop from 94 in mushroom and betel vine. The CHES,
varieties by developing high yielding varieties Chettalli and CHES, Bhubaneswar have a collection
of fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, medicinal and of 1538 and 508 germplasm in fruits and vegetables
aromatic plants and mushrooms and to develop respectively. The Institute has the largest ex situ field
advanced production technologies to increase the gene bank of mango comprising of 120 germplasm,
productivity of horticultural crops. With changing besides ex situ field gene bank of over 100 collections
times and emergence of new challenges in the of herbal and RET medicinal plants including tree
fields of crop improvement, crop production, crop species. Morphological characterization, molecular
protection and crop utilization, emphasis was laid characterization and DNA finger printing have been
on breeding varieties for biotic and abiotic stresses, carried out for majority of the accessions. About
breeding F1 hybrids, production and utilization of 600 genotypes including indigenous and exotic
edible and medicinal mushroom, development of accessions of fruits, vegetable and ornamental crops
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have been evaluated for resistance to major insect In recent years, the Institute has released the first
pest and diseases and sources of resistance have triple disease resistant tomato hybrid Arka Rakshak
been identified. The Institute has developed and and Arka Samrat with combined resistance to Tomato
standardized technologies for in vitro conservation Leaf Curl Virus and bacterial wilt and early blight,
of fruits and medicinal species, cryo-preservation of chilli hybrid Arka Meghana, tolerant to thrips and
pollen and long term cryo preservation of Nuclear viruses, Arka Harita and Arka Suphal of chilli tolerant
Genetic Diversity (NGD) apart from low cost to powdery mildew, high yielding male sterility based
techniques for storage of vegetable seed germplasm. chilli hybrid Arka Swetha, bacterial wilt resistant
A pollen cryo pollen bank was established for the first brinjal hybrid Arka Anand, high yielding onion
time in the country at the Institute in 1983 in which hybrids based on male sterility Arka Lalima and
nearly 6045 collections of various horticultural crops Arka Kirthiman, high yielding string-less varieties
are cryo preserved. of French bean, Arka Suvidha and Arka Anoop; are
Most of the varieties/ hybrids developed by the a few released varieties which have made significant
Institute are intended for obtaining higher yields, impact on production and enhanced economic gains.
resistance to moisture stress, high temperature stress, In the area of ornamental crops, the Institute has
resistance to multiple pests and diseases, off season evolved 80 improved varieties having high yield,
production and export. So far, the Institute has attractive colour, novelty and improved shelf life in
developed over 235 improved varieties and hybrids gladiolus, chrysanthemum, bougainvillea, hibiscus,
of fruit, vegetable, ornamental, medicinal, aromatic tuberose, rose, China aster, carnation, gerbera and
crops and mushroom, of which many have been crossandra. Many of the gladiolus varieties, China
released at the national/state level for commercial aster varieties - Poornima, Kamini, Violet cushion and
cultivation. Shashank, tube rose cultivars - Shringar, Suvasini,
In fruit crops, the Institute has developed 33 varieties; Prajwal and Vibhav and crossandra varieties -Arka
three in papaya, seven in mango, five in guava, 11 Kanana and Arka Ambara have gained high popularity
in grapes, one each in annona, ber, litchi, lime and among the farmers.
passion fruit and two in pomegranate. Recently it In the field of medicinal and aromatic plants, the
released a high yielding pink fleshed papaya hybrid Institute has developed six varieties, two each in
Arka Prabhat, a red fleshed hybrid guava Arka Kiran, Diascoria floribunda, Solanum viarum and Mucuna
and Arka Sahan a hybrid of annona with large globules pruriens having higher content of active principles
and less seeds. These hybrids hold excellent promise
and three varieties of aromatic plants, jasmine having
and are gaining in popularity within the country and
higher percentage of essential oils. Work on RET of
abroad.
medicinal plants and other important herbal plants is
In vegetable crops, the Institute has so far developed in progress.
and released 93 high yielding open pollinated varieties
In the field of mushrooms, a sporeless mutant of oyster
and 19 F1 hybrids of vegetable crops viz., tomato,
mushroom, milky mushroom, Jews ear mushroom,
brinjal, chilli, capsicum, water-melon, muskmelon,
a medicinal mushroom with export potential and an
long melon, round melon, cucumber, pumpkin,
ornamental mushroom have been developed.
bush squash, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd,
pointed gourd, spine gourd, ivy gourd, teasel gourd, In the field of production technologies, the Institute
okra, French bean, cowpea, cluster bean, dolichos has concentrated its work on increasing productivity
bean, garden pea, radish, carrot, onion, amaranth, by standardizing high density orchards, using growth
palak, cauliflower, coriander etc resistant to pests regulators, training and pruning, cropping systems
and diseases for commercial cultivation. Varieties like, inter cropping, sequential cropping, mixed
like Arka Manik of watermelon – triple resistant to cropping, crop rotation etc., sustaining productivity
pests and diseases, Arka Anamika of okra resistant under adverse situation, integrated water management,
to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus and Arka Komal, a fertigation, integrated nutrient management through
high yielding French bean have spread throughout need-based fertilizer application, proper timing and
the length and breadth of the country. High yielding placement of fertilizer, quality improvement through
varieties of tomato, Arka Vikas, Arka Kalyan and protected cultivation, precision farming and organic
Arka Niketan of onion have made significant impacts. horticulture, developing good agriculture practices
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(GAP) for crops and sustainable technologies Institute, in the initial stages worked out management
resulting in higher yields and better quality produce. practices for control of major insects, nematodes and
The salient achievements in this direction include, diseases using chemical pesticides. Pesticide spray
schedules were worked out for control of major pests
Technology for high density planting of banana
in fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops. These
and pineapple which are being practiced by
spray schedules have been included in package of
majority of fruit growers.
practices as recommendations for plant protection.
Grape rootstock, Dogridge identified and Simultaneously, management of pesticide residue
released by the Institute has revolutionized grape in horticultural ecosystems, particularly safety of
cultivation in dry land and problematic soils. application of pesticides, persistence, mobility,
Integrated water and nutrient management adsorption, and uptake of pesticides from plants and
schedules like, drip irrigation and fertigation. soil, pesticide residue analysis in horticultural produce,
safe waiting period for pesticides, decontamination
Application of fertilizer in the active root feeding of pesticide residue from horticultural produce,
zone, etc., for optimum utilization of resources for biodegradation of pesticides, suitability of pesticides
various fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops for inclusion in integrated pest management etc.
Standardized leaf and petiole diagnostics for have also been worked out. With changing weather
recommendation of optimum fertilizers for parameters due to global warming, changing
respective crops. cropping patterns, shrinking forest cover and arable
land caused by urbanization, continuous use of
Technology for foliar nutrition of micronutrients
pesticides to protect crops from pests over extended
viz., mango special, banana special, citrus special
periods have worsened the situation and created pest
and vegetable special for higher and quality
complex. This has resulted in emergence of new
yields.
pests, new races in the pest complex due to host-plant
Technology of distal end nutrient feeding of resistance and pesticide resistance, development and
banana bunch to increase yield and enhance use of newer and stronger molecules to manage the
quality of banana. pests, indiscriminate use of pesticides resulting in
Arka Microbial Consortium, Arka Fermented higher pesticide residue in the crop produce as well
Cocopeat and Arka Actino-Plus for use in as in the biosphere – all leading to increased cost of
horticultural crop production. production. To overcome these problems, the Institute
initiated work on integrated pest management using
Technology to boost seed yield in China aster botanicals, plant products, biocontrol measures, trap
(powder puff type) crops, pheromone traps, etc. and has developed a
The causative factor for the formation of jelly good number of sustainable technologies, some of
seed, a major physiological disorder in Amrapali which have become popular and commercialized for
mango has been established and a nutrient wider adaptability. IPM technologies for management
formulation developed for its management. of mango fruit fly and stone weevil, sapota seed borer,
citrus leaf miner, borer in tomato, brinjal, chilli, DBM
Technology for production of tomato, colored in cabbage and cauliflower, okra, onion, leguminous
capsicum, cucumbers and melons under protected vegetables and various other vegetables and IDM
conditions. strategies for major diseases of fruits, vegetables
Refined the technology for production of nursery and ornamental crops, bio-intensive management of
seedlings using protrays. nematodes in fruits and vegetables, biological control
of insect pest and diseases and microbial control of
One of the major limiting factors influencing
pest complex have been successfully worked out.
productivity is the loss caused by insects, nematodes
Some of the technologies that have made significant
and diseases. Horticultural crops are host to a wide
impact are;
array of pests causing huge economic damage to
the tune of 40-50% and in severe cases upto 90% Use of botanicals and plant products like, neem
crop loss by insects like Helicoverpa or epidemic soap and pongamia soap for control of major
diseases like Phytophthora have been reported. The pests.
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Use of microbial bio-control agents like, etc. are available to carry out research in frontier
Trichoderma harzianum, Pseudomonas areas of biotechnology like, genetic engineering,
fluorescens, Paecilomyces lilacinus, Pochonia DNA finger printing, genomics, development
chlamydosporia for control of soil borne diseases of molecular markers, marker assisted selection
and nematodes. studies, development of micropropagation protocols,
regeneration protocol, development of transgenics
Pheromone trap for mango fruit fly and cue lure
etc. The Institute has developed and standardized
trap for cucurbit fruit fly. Similarly, integrated
protocols for micro propagation of banana, grape root
disease management protocols and diagnostic kits
stocks, pomegranate, pointed gourd, triploid seedless
for viruses have also been developed.
watermelon, bougainvillea, carnation, orchids,
Sealer and healer for management of stem borer. anthurium, rose, day lily, chrysanthemum etc. In
Liquid and talc based formulations of Bacillus vitro shoot tip grafting technique for citrus for true to
subtilis for nematode management. type virus free planting material has been developed.
Hybrid embryo cultures have been developed from
Post-harvest management and value addition to mango and grape. In the field of genetic engineering,
horticultural crop produce attains highest priority double constructs for replicase gene of tomato leaf
because of the high perishable nature of the curl virus (TLCV) nucleocapcid gene of PBNV and
horticultural commodities. ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru planty body construct for coat protein of CTV have
has been recognized as the Center of Excellence been generated. Two chitinase genes from local
in Post-Harvest Technology with excellent isolates of Trichoderma harzianum, STMS markers
infrastructure facilities. The Institute has standardized to identify specific genomes, species-specific primers
the technology to extend the storage life at various for molecular identification of virus have been
temperatures, standardized the protocol for MAP developed and antimicrobial peptide (AMP) genes for
and shrink wrapping. Value addition through product onion has been isolated. Apart from this, the Institute
development has been a priority area, in which the has developed transgenic plants in tomato and brinjal
Institute has developed and standardized protocols for resistant to pests and viruses which are in advanced
preparation of osmo-dehydrated products, fruit based stages of testing.
beverages like mango squash, passion fruit squash,
On the social sciences front, the Institute has been
aonla squash, passion fruit -banana blends, various
working on economics of production of various
culinary pastes and purees, lactic acid fermentation
horticultural crops, input use pattern and efficiency
of vegetables and protocols for minimally processed
studies, economics of marketing, economics of post-
foods. As a part of farm mechanization, the Institute
harvest losses, market intelligence studies, export
has developed a number of machineries for cultivation,
promotion and import restriction, economics of
harvesting and processing of horticultural crops. The
farming systems, development of various statistical
important ones are, power operated machineries for
models like crop logging model, selection indices
ridging, weeding, seed drilling, planting, spraying,
model, disease forecasting model price prediction
nursery raising machineries for vegetable crops like,
model, biometrical model, substrate dynamics
media sieving, mixing, portray filling, seed dibbling,
model, pest population model, ideotype canopy
tractor operated seedling, transplanter for vegetable
architecture model, etc., computer application in
crops, mango, sapota, guava and lime harvesters,
horticultural research and information technology,
tractor operated hydraulic platform for spraying,
gender sensitization and women empowerment,
pruning and harvesting of fruits, hot water treatment
impact analysis and assessment of technologies,
plant for mango, pickle making machineries for
participatory rural appraisal for understanding gaps in
mango and garlic, mushroom spawn production
adoption and assessing the research needs, validation
machinery etc.
of technologies developed and technological
The Institute has been identified as a Center of interventions to refine the technologies, assessment
Excellence for Research in Biotechnology. State-of-art of IIHR training programs, identification of training
facilities in terms of equipments and infrastructures like, needs, use of innovative extension methodologies for
automated DNA sequencer, gene gun, ultra centrifuge, transfer of technology etc. The results of these studies
micropropagation facilities, Isolation chambers, have facilitated to refine the package of practices of
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cultivation of various horticultural crops, reduction in by the Institute through distribution of seeds and other
cost of cultivation by efficient use of inputs, time and inputs. The Krishi Vigyan Kendras at Gonikoppal and
placement of horticulture produce in the domestic as Hirehalli are involved in transfer of technology at the
well as overseas markets for higher profit margins, grass root levels by organizing training programs to
technological interventions and refinement of farmers, farm women, rural youth, school drop outs
technologies based on farmer’s needs, development of etc., and conduct of Front Line Demonstrations and
innovative extension and communication methods for On Farm Testing. The Institute offers consultancy
timely and accelerated dissemination of information, services on various aspects of horticulture in the form
redesigning and modification of training programs of general consultancy on horticulture production,
and as per the needs of the trainees etc. advisory service, project preparation and project
appraisal, technology development etc. The other
ICAR-IIHR is involved in first line transfer (or
services like contract service, paid up trials, product
demonstration) of technology for dissemination
testing and analysis, soil, water and leaf analysis and
of information and technologies developed by the
advisory, technology assessment and refinement etc.
Institute. This is being carried out by conducting on
are also under taken on payment basis.
farm and off farm demonstrations, FLDs, various
media and publicity activities, radio and television Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is taking the
programs, publishing popular literature, video films, center stage in the field of research and development
conducting field days, participating in national and worldwide, playing a greater role in the economy.
international exhibitions, first line training programs Identifying IPR’s in the field of agriculture, protect and
for development functionaries, need based training further commercialize them competitively has become
programs to entrepreneurs and corporate/ private one of the major issues in agriculture. Realizing
agencies and also to the needy farmers. So far the the importance of IPR and recognizing the need for
Institute has organized more than 35 subject matter becoming competitive in the Intellectual Property
workshop cum seminars for officers of different Rights regime so as to ultimately bring the Indian
states organized more than 480 training programs on farmers away from subsistence with the transfer of IPR
various aspects of horticulture and trained more than enabled technologies through commercial, cooperative
10,000 personnel, apart from training a huge number and public route, the ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru took up
of farmers, farm women and private entrepreneurs. protecting and commercialization of technologies
Some of the innovative extension methods like mobile developed by the Institute. The Institute Technology
messaging, farmers’ field school, and techno-agents Management Unit (ITMU) established in 2006
for promotion of sustainable horticultural activities, shoulders the responsibility of commercialization
video conferencing for training, interactive meets etc. and as a first step in this direction designed and
have been successfully employed. The Institute has registered a trade mark, ‘ARKA’ for sale of its
also conducted a good number of demonstrations on technological products and also took up patenting/
16 innovative IIHR technologies on farmers’ fields registering its technologies. So far the Institute has
in 10 different states to popularize the technologies. obtained eight international patents and has already
More than 60 field days on IIHR developed filed 16 protocols of the technologies developed for
technologies and varieties have been organized both patenting in India. Potential technologies, parental
at the Institute and on farmers’ fields. About 350 radio materials of varieties/hybrids, potential breeding
and TV programs on various technologies and aspects lines of vegetables, ornamental and fruits crops are
have been given by the scientists of the Institute apart commercialized to entrepreneurs, private companies,
from producing video films on important aspects in KVKs, NGOs, etc. as a part of revenue generation for
horticulture. Popular literature in Kannada, Hindi and the Institute and more so mainly for wider spread of
English languages in the form of extension bulletins these technologies. More than 370 clients have been
and folders on various aspects of horticulture have successful in dissemination of these technologies
been brought out and are being distributed to extension through commercialization across the country by
personals and farmers. Under the Lab to Land program marketing the products.
the Institute adopted 760 small and marginal farm
Livelihood, nutritional and health security through
families from 65 villages in and around Bengaluru and
all round development of horticulture sector in the
Kolar to popularize the vegetable varieties developed
country is the main thrust of the Institute. This is
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envisaged to be achieved through basic, strategic and and 145 supporting) as detailed in the table below.
applied research and development in a mission mode The expenditure during 2015-16 including regional
with bifocal vision. Sustainable and economic growth stations under plan and non-plan was Rs.1738.82
of the farmers in particular and the country at large and Rs.16.44 lakhs respectively. Revenue generated
will be the ultimate goal. through commercialization of technologies,
Physical and Financial consultancy services, analytical testing and sale of
farm-produce and other means at the main Station and
The Institute (including its regional stations) has the CHES including the KVKs was Rs. 169,92,596.
a sanctioned staff strength of 607 staff members
(153 scientific, 226 technical, 83 administrative
Staff Position
Category Sanctioned Filled Vacant

Scientific 152+1* 145 07
Technical 226 157 69
Administration 83 62+1$ 21
Skilled Supporting Staff 145 127 18
Total 606+1 489+1 115
*
Director; SAO
$
Station-wise budget allocation 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

PLAN
ICAR-IIHR CHES CHES CHES
Heads Total
Bengaluru Chettalli B’war Hirehalli
Capital 515.25 20.00 90.50 6.35 632.10
Total 515.25 20.00 90.50 6.35 632.10
Revenue
Establishment charges 0 0 0 0 0
Wages 0 0 0 0 0
Overtime allowance 0 0 0 0 0
Travelling expenses 12.20 0 0.0 0 12.20
Research & Operational 25.85 9.75 13.50 1.40 50.50
Administrative expenses 140.55 0 0 3.20 143.75
Miscellaneous (HRD) 11.43 0.32 0.25 0 12.00
Pension & Retirement 0 0 0 0 0
Loans & Advances 0 0 0 0 0
Total Plan Revenue 190.03 10.07 13.75 4.60 218.45
Total Plan (Capital + Revenue) 705.28 30.07 104.25 10.95 850.55
Plan Schemes 853.95 15.00 19.40 0 888.35
(ORP’s, NI, NEH & TSP)
Total 1,559.23 45.07 123.65 10.95 1,738.90
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Station-wise expenditure incurred 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

PLAN
Heads Total
Capital 515.57 19.74 90.45 6.34 632.10
Total –Plan Capital 515.57 19.74 90.45 6.34 632.10
Revenue
Establishment charges 0 0 0 0
Wages 0 0 0 0 0
Overtime allowance 0 0 0 0 0
Travelling expenses 12.20 0 0.00 0 12.20
Administrative expenses 140.53 0 0 3.20 143.73
Miscellaneous (HRD) 11.43 0.32 0.25 0 12.00
Pension & Retirement 0 0 0 0 0
Loans & Advances 0 0 0 0 0
Total Plan Revenue 190.21 9.98 13.67 4.59 218.45
Total Plan (Capital + Revenue) 705.78 29.72 104.12 10.93 850.55
Plan Schemes 853.87 15.00 19.40 0 888.27
(ORP’s, NI, NEH & TSP)
Total 1,559.65 44.72 123.52 10.93 1,738.82
Station-wise budget allocation 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

NON-PLAN
Heads Total
Capital 37.45 2.00 2.50 1.05 43.00
Total – Non-Plan Capital 37.45 2.00 2.50 1.05 43.00
Revenue
Establishment Charges 3759.96 183.50 235.00 65.00 4243.46
Wages 119.69 27.40 0 0 147.09
Overtime allowance 0.45 0 0 0 0.45
Travelling Expenses 26.90 2.65 5.25 0.20 35.00
Administrative Expenses 532.50 25.50 29.00 13.00 600.00
Miscellaneous 30.63 1.72 1.00 0.65 34.00
Pension & Retirement 2353.00 91.00 6.00 0 2450.00
Total Non-Plan Revenue 7149.03 377.37 313.00 100.60 7940.00
Total Non-Plan 7186.48 379.37 315.50 101.65 7983.00
(Capital + Revenue)
Loans & Advances 15.06 1.38 0 0 16.44
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Station-wise expenditure incurred 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

NON-PLAN
Heads Total
A. Capital 37.62 1.97 2.35 1.05 42.99
Total – Non-Plan Capital 37.62 1.97 2.35 1.05 42.99
B. Revenue
Establishment Charges 3760.86 183.46 234.30 64.83 4243.45
Wages 119.69 27.40 0 0 147.09
Overtime allowance 0.43 0 0 0 0.43
Travelling Expenses 26.93 2.64 5.23 0.20 35.00
Administrative Expenses 531.98 25.09 29.00 12.93 599.00
Miscellaneous 30.63 1.84 0.90 0.63 34.00
Pension & Retirement 2351.97 91.05 5.80 0 2448.82
Total Non-Plan Revenue 7148.51 377.09 311.96 100.23 7937.79
Total Non-Plan 7186.13 379.06 314.31 101.28 7980.78
(Capital + Revenue)
Loans & Advances 15.06 1.38 0 0 16.44
Station-wise revenue realised (Rs. in lakhs)

NON-PLAN
Heads Total
Sale of Farm produce 2227861 5271971 1287330 121534 8908696
Sale of Publication 222400 0 0 0 222400
Licence Fee/Guest House 948525 294866 0 1850 1245241
Interest earned on Loans & Advances 2216075 40877 85 0 2257037
Leave Salary & Pension Contribution 0 0 0 0 0
Analytical Testing fee 565250 0 0 0 565250
Application fee from candidate 244200 0 0 0 244200
Receipts from Service rendered 0 0 0 0 0
Fee/Subscription 449360 0 91600 0 540960
Consultancy Service 192000 0 0 0 192000
Misc. receipts 2704244 81768 30800 0 2816812
Total 9769915 5689482 1409815 123384 16992596
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3. Research Achievements
3.1. Crop Genetic Resources
3.1.1. Germplasm Exploration & Collection
Countrywide exploration for trait specific
germplasm in fruit crops led to collection of 104
germplasm comprising mango (28), guava (2),
jamun (3), Annona atemoya (1), passion fruit
(1), strawberry (5) and seven underutilized fruit Cucurbita ficifolia (Fig leaf gourd), Roots stock for
cucumber drought tolerance and fruits of M. subangulata
species. Fifty seven accessions of pomegranate
subsp. subangulata
were introduced from USDA. Variants of apple
guava and Allahabad Surkhi were collected from
Lucknow.
Exploration in Phek, Tuensang and Mokokchung
districts of Nagaland and adjoining border areas
for various vegetables, wild relatives and land
races yielded 176 collections including 40 taxa of
targeted crops and their wild relatives (Dimapur-01;
Kiphire-12; Kohima-06; Mokokchung-13; Phek-
93; Tuensang-35; Wokha-17). Gymnopetalum
chinense, Herpetospermum operculatum,
Abelmoschus tetraphyllus var. pungense and mild sweet
Abelmoschus tetraphyllus var. pungens, S.
type Cucumis sativus JRPH/15-58
torvum, S. aculeatissimum and S. aethiopicum
were the wild species collected. Cucumis sativus
(JRPH/15-58) with mild sweetness, extra long Collections of Hadagali jasmine, three jamun
fruited (90cm) yard-long bean (JRPH/15-68), Raj accessions from Rajanukunte, Bengaluru, eleven
-mash (JRPH/15-122) with white small grains, mangosteen samples from FRS, Burliar and
Solanum indicum without spines (JRPH/15- Kallar (Tamil Nadu), Rubus sp (2), Garcinia sp
39) and a rare species of Momordica viz., M. (3) and orchid species (3) from the Western Ghats
subangulata subsp. subangulata were some region were made.
unique collections. In land races of French beans,
variability for seed size, colour, mottling pattern Details of vegetable germplasm collections are
and culinary traits were observed. furnished below:
No. of Total viable

Crop species Place of collection
collections made germplasm
L. esculentum 2 IIVR, Varanasi
S. cheesmanii, S. chmielewskii 689
7 University of Hyderabad
and S. pimpinellifolium
Cucumis sativus 50 NBPGR, New Delhi
198
C. hardiwickii 1 A.P
Luffa acutangula 3 Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Nagaland 103
Benincasa hispida 5 Kerala 105
M. charantia var charantia and NBPGR, New Delhi and IARI, New
2 138
M.c. var. muricata Delhi
NBPGR, New Delhi, AVRDC, Taiwan,
Capsicum sp. 750 2000
NE, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Research Achievements
Distribution map documentation of 30 horticultural followed by Meliaceae (5), Apocyanaceae (5) and
species in Eastern Ghats and nine medicinal crops Moraceae (5). Among them, three tree species viz.,
was completed. Pterocarpus santalinus, Moringa concanensis
and Madhuca insignis are red listed. There are 10
Fifteen chrysanthemum genotypes from Kashmir
threatened and 20 potential fruit species.
and three local types were collected and multiplied.
In crossability tests of guava, the fruit set
3.1.2 Germplasm Conservation and percentage in direct and reciprocal crosses of
Domestication P. guajava and P. guinense were 34% and 4%
Field Gene Bank (FGB) respectively.
The status of fruit germplasm maintained in the Flowering and fruiting data from FGB of Saraca
field gene bank is as follows. asoca, Embelia ribes, Embelia tsjeriamcottam,
Oroxylum indicum and Holotemma adakodien
Number of were recorded and correlated with the weather
Crop
accessions data.
Mango 675 One genotype of E. ribes in the FGB for RET
Papaya 32 medicinal plant exhibited flowering and fruiting
throughout the year and seeds were deposited to
Guava 60
ICAR-NBPGR for obtaining the IC number.
Pomegranate 178
Strawberry 132
Passion fruit 12
Pummelo 25
Grape fruit 8
Grapes 55
Annona 24
Underutilized fruits 38
Jamun 66 Fruiting in E. ribes genotype
Sapota 46 A field gene bank of 60 betelvine germplasm and
Jack Fruit 72 a separate block of its 50 hybrids were established
on Sesbania supports at CHES, Hirehalli.
A new block of twenty nine underutilized fruit In vitro Conservation
crops comprising rose apple, avocado, longan,
rambutan, bilimbi, mangosteen, langset, milk In Bael, multiple shoots were induced using
fruit, star apple, karonda, ber, passion fruit, A. embryonic axes cultured in WPM supplemented
muricata, A. cheromola, A. reticulate, A. atemoya, with BAP (0.5 and 1.0mg/l. In Saraca asoca,
A. squamosa, tamarind, etc. was established at
CHES, Bhubaneswar.
As ICAR-IIHR is a recognized NAG (National
Active Germplasm) centre, six accessions of
sapota were deposited from Fruit Research
Station, Gandevi, Gujarat. Also, 55 varieties/
hybrids/accessions of grapes were multiplied and
maintained in CHES, Hirehalli.
In the biodiversity block of Western Ghats plants,
Multiple shooting of Bael embryonic axes
leguminosae species were maximum in number
in WPM+ BAP (1.0mg/l)
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regeneration from embryonic axes was observed of polyembryonic varieties from FGB, IIHR was
in WPM supplemented with BAP (0.5 and 1.0 carried out.
mg/l). In 2 accessions of jackfruit, embryonic axes
Vegetative and reproductive characters were
cultured in MS media supplemented with 0.1 mg/l
recorded in strawberry as per IBPGR guidelines.
BA regenerated after 5 days under SCC in dark.
Thirty two underutilized fruits were characterized
Cryopreservation
as per the minimal descriptors for tropical fruits
100 percent germination in seeds of Solanum developed by Bioversity International.
aethiopicum, S. gilo and S. mammosum was
IC numbers were obtained for 10 custard apple
obtained after four months of cryostorage.
and 15 bael germplasm.
Pollination with 3 months cryostored pollen of the
One hundred and fifty watermelon gene bank
above species on same parent resulted in 80 per
accessions of NBPGR were regenerated and
cent fruit set in S. mammosum and 100 per cent in
characterized as per NBPGR minimal descriptors
both S. aethiopicum and S. gilo.
during Rabi, 2015-16.
In jamun, cryostored pollen of five accessions
retained viability up to 6 months of storage. Among the 99 indigenous collections of
Amaranthus, variability was observed for plant
In Saraca asoca, the optimum time for pollen height (125 cm to 9.50 cm), stem thickness (9.5
collection for cryopreservation was found to be to 3.1 cm), petiole length (12.8 to 1.0 cm), leaf
between 3.00 and 4.00 am. length (22.5 cm to 3 cm), leaf width (9.5 to 1.0
Thirty two per cent of cryostored aonla pollen cm), inflorescence length (155 to 1.4 cm) and
germinated on 15% sucrose supplemented with inflorescence girth (55 to 5.8 cm)
Brewbaker’s salts. Thirty nine accessions of jasmine across four
Seed and pollen collections made during the commercially cultivated species viz., Jasminum
earlier years were continued to be maintained sambac, J. auriculatum, J. grandiflorum, J.
under cryogenic conditions in the cryogenebank. multiflorum and six other species viz., J. rigidum,
J. nitidum, J. flexile, J. malabaricum, J. humile
3.1.3. Germplasm Characterization and J. primulinum) were characterized as per
Morphological characterization minimal descriptors.
Morphological characterization of mangosteen Nineteen tuberose genotypes were characterized
collected from State Horticultural Farm, Burliar for growth, flower yield parameters and
and leaf samples of 7 accessions from FRS, Kallar resistance to nematodes. A reference collection
revealed variability for aril thickness, number of 19 genotypes of tuberose were evaluated as
of seeds/fruit, seed weight, seed shape and seed per UPOV guidelines for various morphological
colour. Genotype T.N. 41 recorded highest TSS traits.
of 21.6o B. Eight carnation accessions were added and
Fourteen accessions of jamun that were 82 accessions belonging to three species were
morphologically characterized for tree growth, multiplied and maintained.
leaf and flowering parameters using NBPGR In rose, 320 genotypes of twelve rose species and
minimal descriptors showed no significant 257 commercially important rose varieties are
difference among the genotypes. being maintained in the form of a live repository
Morphological characterization of mango as well as a digital repository.
seedlings established from fruits procured from IC numbers were obtained for 39 breeding lines
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, seedlings/grafts of rose.
from NBPGR, Thrissur and seedling progenies
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Classification of varieties being maintained in the diacytic and pericytic. In female clone Halisahar
National Rose Repository Sanchi, all five types of stomata were observed.
In Desi Bangla, four types tetracytic, anisocytic,
Flower type cyclocytic and diacytic were observed and three
Flower: color group Semi- types were observed in Godi Bangla (tetracytic,
Single Double
double anisocytic and cyclocytic). Similarly in male clone
Tellaku Ponnuru, four types of stomata (tetracytic,
White or Near white 2 2 18 anisocytic and cyclocytic) and CARI-6 recorded
White blend 1 6 two types tetracytic, anisocytic stomata.
Green 1 A wild edible mushroom of Melanoleuca genus

was collected from Nagenhalli, Bengaluru North
Yellow 1 29 and Siddapura, Bengaluru , was conserved.
Yellow blend
(includes varieties that
are primarily yellow, 6
but yet show
some tones of pink-red)
Orange 3 15 1 2
Orange blend (include

varieties primarily
2
orange or orange
mixed with other hues)
Pink 1 11 65
3 4
Pink blend 5 3
Red 1 8 66 Melanoleuca spp. IIHR-15-01-bgl (1) pure culture (2),

mycelial clamp connections (3) and basidiospores (4)
Red blend 1 1

Germplasm of 83 species/strains/mutants of
Red purple 1 1 1 mushrooms were maintained in the mushroom lab
through tissue culture, sub-culture and as spore
Purple 5 print.
Pink blend (varieties Molecular characterization
primarily pink, but
show tones of other 1 Scored allele data EST (Expressed sequence tags)
hues, yellow, orange primers CgEMS-1and CgEMS-70 were useful in
etc.) differentiating pummelo germplasm accessions.
Out of the 120 pomegranate accessions received
from USDA, genomic DNA of 60 accessions was
The mean stomatal index in 48 female clones
isolated for screening with microsatellite markers.
of betelvine was 6.42% and in 13 male clones,
7.25%. Maximum stomatal index was observed Primers MiIIHR 18, MiIIHR 23, MiIIHR 26,
in IIHR BV76 (9.91%) and minimum in Meetha MiIIHR 11 and MISHRS 29 differentiated
Pan (5.21%) among female clones. Among male zygotic and nucellar seedlings in Vellaikolumban
clones, maximum stomatal index was observed mango. In open pollinated progenies of Nekkare,
in IIHRBV96-1 (9.21%) and minimum in MiIIHR-23 and MISHRS 29 differentiated as
Mundolliyele (5.56%). zygotic and nucellar seedlings.
In Amaranthus, four out of 25 SRAP markers
Five types of stomata were recorded in betelvine
(8F+8R,9F+9R, 1F+13R and 1F+14R) detected
leaves i.e., tetracytic, anisocytic, cyclocytic,
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length of polymorphism between the two varieties based on trichome trait (itchy/non itchy) was
‘Arka Varna’ and ‘Arka Samraksha’ observed.
DNA fingerprints were generated for three Dendrogram based on different Kalmegh
released varieties of marigold namely ‘Arka genotypes revealed distinct level of genetic
Bangara’, ‘Arka Agni’ and ‘Arka Alankara’ using diversity with two major clusters at 50%
SSR markers. similarity. The genetic similarity matrix generated
by Jaccard’s coefficient showed the extent of
For molecular characterization of 39 jasmine
relatedness in Kalmegh genotypes as 0.34 to 0.83,
genotypes, the annealing temperature for primers
suggesting a very high genetic base among the
was optimized as follows; primers 480 @50°C,
genotypes.
605 at 50°C, 894 at 54°C, 9a at 50°C, 357 at 48°C,
32 at 52°C, 535 at 47°C, 291 at 50°C, 360 at 50°C, Biochemical Characterization
881 at 49°C, 430 at 52°C . The 39 accessions were
grouped into 4 clusters based on molecular genetic Mahalanobis D2 analysis grouped 58 genotypes
distance using Jaccard’s coefficient. of Mucuna into eight clusters and cluster II
comprised highest number of 25 genotypes
In marigold, the first set of SCAR primer (SCS48F and clusters IV, VII and VIII were single entity
and SCS48R) derived from SRAP primers gave clusters. Total phenols were the main contributors
a monomorphic banding pattern irrespective to the total divergence whereas carbohydrate was
of sterility and fertile types in marigold. The the least. IIHR MP 74, IIHR MP 17, IC 2534,
second set of SCAR primers (SC4F and SC4R) Arka Dhanavantari and IIHR MP 99 recorded
derived from AFLP showed polymorphism. SC4 higher protein contents ranging from 35.5 to
primer set produced two bands of 500 bp and 38.18%. Low tannin content (0.23 to 0.24 mg/g)
300bp differentiating petaloid sterile types from was observed in lines IIHR MP 91, IIHR MP 101
fertile and apetaloid sterile types. Even though and IIHR MP 84.
the SC4 primer was unable to differentiate
Leaves of the different cultivars i.e., Bangla,
homozygous and heterozygous samples, it
Deshavari, Kapoori, Meetha and Sanchi of
showed polymorphism for petaloid varieties
betelvine were subjected to preliminary
(Arka Bangara, Arka Alankara and Arka Agni),
phytochemical characterization for alkaloids,
by the absence of 500bp band.
flavanoids, terpenoids, tannins, steroids, phenols,
In Centella asiatica, the neighbour joining cluster saponins, proteins, phytosterol, carbohydrates,
and similarity coefficients using 20 SSR primers glycosides, cardiac glycoside and amino acids.
revealed that IHRCA16 and IHRCA17 were The results were positive in all the tests conducted
highly distinct from 12 other germplasm. Induced except for alkaloids which gave a positive result
polyploids (IIHRCA14 and 15) formed a separate in Kapoori and Meetha pan only. Total phenol
cluster and were more similar to accessions from content varied from 1,062 to 1.79(mg/g) and total
Shivmoga (IIHRCA13) and Coorg (IIHRCA12). flavonoid content recorded a variation from 6.44
Whether small or large leaved, a general tendency to 9.68 (mg/g). Total steroid content varied from
of being similar was observed for accessions from 0.955 to 5.65 (mg/g). Total tannin content varied
the same geographical location indicating their from 0.53 to 1.52% where as terpenoid content
common origin. showed a variation from 0.963 to 1,619 (mg /g).
Diversity analysis of 58 germplasm of Mucuna Twenty eight compounds belonging to
using 11 ISSR primers identified UBC 834, UBC monoterpenes, oxygenated monoterpenes,
836 and UBC 827 as the most efficient primers. phenylpropanoids, sesquiterpenes and
The dendrogram showed two major clusters at oxygenated monoterpenes were identified as
63 per cent revealing moderate to high genetic major constituents of the essential oil in betel
diversity. Both Mucuna pruriens var. pruriens and leaves. Eugenol acetate (37.62 and 34.38 %), Iso
M. prureins var. utilis genotypes were dispersed eugenol (25.23 and 19.55%) and Eugenol (17.48
together in major clusters. Sub clusters grouping and 17.20 %) were the major constituents of the
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essential oils of cultivar Godi Bangla and Swarna Jamun: Total leaf area and number of stomata
Kapoori respectively. 53.15% eugenol acetate, among different collections showed a range
20.69% of safrole and 10.72% of eugenol were of 10.40cm2 to 40.80 cm2 and 196.00/ mm2 to
major components in Desawari cultivar essential 346.50/mm2 respectively. Ten genotypes produced
oil. Chavicol (32.91%) and eugenol (17.21%) flowers and fruits during the second year of
were prominent in Meetha Pan essential oil planting, of which the collection MP-2 was a
whereas safrole (32.91%) and eugenol (19.53%) seedling progeny. Highest number of fruits was
were major constituents of cultivar Sanchi. produced in collection from ‘Hurulichikkanahalli’
and ‘Kaveripattanam-2’. Highest fruit weight
Studies on antimicrobial properties of betelvine
was observed in ‘Konkan Bahadoli’. Good pulp
leaf extracts have shown maximum inhibition of
recovery was observed in the ‘Kaveripattanam-4’.
Candida albicans growth, whereas the inhibition
The highest TSS (18.46°B) was recorded in
of bacterial strains E. coli and Pseudomaonas
Collection-6 and highest anthocyanin content in
aeurginosa varied with different extracts and
Collection-10 (178.83 mg/100 g).
concentrations as well. The leaf extracts did not
shown any inhibition zone against Staphylococcus Strawberry: A strawberry hybrid that produced
aureus and Aspergillus niger at the concentrations large fruits (over 20g) with good quality (TSS >
tested and may require higher concentration for 10.6 °B) was identified and evaluated.
their inhibition.
Karonda: Among 24 sweet karonda genotypes,
In antioxidant assays of betelvine leaf extracts, number of fruits per plant ranged from 350 (Acc
lowest inhibition was recorded in aqueous extracts No 8/11) to 2450 (Acc No 4/6). Maximum fruit
(14.12 to 46.29 %) followed by petroleum ether size of 3.98g was recorded in Acc No 4/11 while
(6.65 to 68.61 %) and ethyl acetate (33.04–82.86 maximum yield (6.58kg/plant) was observed in
%). Methanol extract recorded highest inhibition Acc No 8/12.
ranging from 38.96 to 90.52 %. Ferric Reducing
Jackfruit: Among 28 jackfruit accessions,
Antioxidant Potential (FRAP) activity in methanol
highest fruit weight was observed in Palur-1
extracts among the five lines tested varied from
(G15) i.e., 22.9 kg and lowest in A-5 (G29) i.e.,
57.01 to 81.7 mg/ 100 g equivalent to standard
5.2 kg. Maximum TSS of 31.7°B was recorded
ascorbic acid.
in GKVK-1 (G26) while lowest in Singapore-2
In kokam (Garcinia indica), extraction of (G13) i.e., 16.5oB. Highest flake to fruit ratio of
Hydroxycitric acid was found to be dependent on 0.57 was observed in NAH-14 (G40) while the
the solvent used and its polarity. Water extractives lowest in Patre Mattighatta (0.11). Rind weight
had higher Hydroxycitric acid content (12.68%) ranged from 2.5 kg (NAH-14) to 10.8 kg in
as compared to other solvents like methanol Tanavarike (G9).
(12.13%), ethanol (11.17%) and acetone (10.37%).
Vegetables
The HCA content increased with the polarity of
the solvent used for extraction and water was the Tomato: Two tomato lines (VRT-2-2-3 and VRT-
best and safest solvent for HCA extraction from 8-6-1) were found resistant to ToLCBV.
Garcinia. Capsicum: Seven hundred Capsicum sp.
3.1.4. Evaluation of Germplasm for Yield and germplasm lines of NBPGR were characterized
Quality and regenerated; and 50 new lines have been
collected. Among the Capsicum sp. germplasm
Fruits
lines evaluated, IHR 4561, IHR 3448, IHR 3024
Mango: Variety ‘Tofanchan’ recorded maximum and IHR 3575 were immune to RKN; IHR 3580,
fruit weight (264 g) while minimum fruit weight IHR 3661 & IHR 3936 were highly resistant to
was in ‘KM’ (90.0 g). TSS was observed to be bacterial wilt; IHR 4582, IHR 4585 & IHR 4586
maximum (23.5°B) in the variety ‘Athimadhuram’. showed combined resistance GBNV and ChLCV;
Variety ‘Karigal Appe’ recorded maximum and IHR 4503, IHR 3471 & IHR 500 showed
bisexual flower percentage (45) followed by the combined resistance to CMV & ChiVMV.
polyembryonic variety ‘Puttu’ (32).
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Garden pea: Among 16 germplasm, IIHR703

recorded highest pod yield of 91.5 g/plant
followed by IIHR 684 with 77.5 g/plant and none
of the accessions out yielded commercial varieties
(97.50 - 116.0 g/plant).
Dolichos: Out of 15 selected dolichos pole type
germplasm, six selections namely, IIHR 04-140,
IIHR 146-1, IIHR 146-IPS-1, IIHR 162-1, IIHR
33- IPS-1 and IIHR 04-44-1 recorded pod yield
of 26.0 to 28 t/ha and were rust resistant. Among
these, IIHR 146-IPS-1 is an oval poded line, while
Capsicum germplasm maintained at ICAR-IIHR
IIHR 04-44-1 is pink poded.
Brinjal: A total of 30 brinjal germplasm lines
Cucumber: Among the wild species evaluated,
were evaluated and maintained during 2015-16.
two C. hardiwickii accessions IIHR196 and
Among the germplasm lines evaluated the yield
IIHR197 showed tolerance to downy mildew with
per plant ranged from 1.75 kg to 2.00 kg per plant.
promising fruit size and shape. C. metliferous
Five local germplasm lines of brinjal, Hiriyur
accession, IIHR195 showed resistance to root
Local, Mallapur Local (green variegated fruits),
knot nematodes. Fifty Cucumis sativus accessions
Rampur Local (purple long fruits), Hebbale Local
were evaluated along with check variety, Swarna
(small medium long purple fruits) and WCGR
Agethi during 2015-16. Among them, IC-412889
(green round fruits) showed variability for fruit
shape, size and colour, and their yield per plant recorded the highest fruit yield of 13.2 kg/3m2
ranged from 0.75 kg to 2.5 kg/plant. with 38 fruits/ plant, IC-613460 with light green
fruits was field tolerant to downy mildew, and IC-
French bean: Out of ten new lines evaluated, 613485 was medium yielding (10kg/plot) with
seven lines were pole types and three were bush combined resistance to Powery mildew and downy
types. The pod length ranged from 15 to 20 cm and mildew. Forty seven lines were characterized
pod width was 0.9 to 1.1 cm. Of the ten lines, 8 as per NBPGR descriptor, seeds multiplied and
lines were flat poded while two were round poded. supplied to NBPGR for LTS.
Variability was observed in pod color (purple,
yellow, dark green, light green with purple shade
etc). Pod yield ranged from 150 g to 270 g/plant.
Disease and pests infestation were insignificant.
C. hardiwickii accession IIHR 196 (1) and

French bean germplasm C. metliferus accession IIHR 195 (2)
Cowpea: Among 16 new pole type germplasm, Bottle gourd : Out of 12 new germplasm,
the pod yield ranged from 250 to 780 g per plant eight were uniform with respect to fruit shape.
with maximum in IIHR385. Pod maturity ranged Maximum fruit yield was recorded in IC398543
from 65 to 80 days. Pod length ranged from 14 to (24.65 t/ha) followed by IC 371671 (17.1 t/ha).
73.8 cm (IIHR 385). Variability was observed for IIHR-124 had combined resistance to powdery
pod color viz., light green (10), green (4), dark mildew (PDI-5.56) and CGMM virus (VI-0.67).
green (2), purple (1), etc. Cowpea aphid mosaic BG-114 was moderately resistant to powdery
virus and rust were not observed. mildew (PDI-18.89), gummy stem blight (PDI-
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At CHES, Bhubaneswar
Status of germplasm: The station has a total
1031 germplasm of fruit and vegetable crops.
Four hundred and twenty five germplasm were
collected during 2015-16. IC numbers for ten
numbers of custard apple and fifteen numbers
of bael germplasm were obtained from NBPGR.
A new block of twenty nine underutilized fruit
crops comprising rose apple, avocado, longan,
High yielding bitter gourd germplasm,
rambutan, bilimbi, mangosteen, langset, milk
BTG-149 (11.76 t/ha) and BTG-150(12.93t/ha)
fruit, star apple, karonda, ber, passion fruit, A.
muricata, A. cheromola, A. reticulate, A. atemoya,
16.67) and resistant to CGMMV (VI-0.67). A. squamosa, tamarind, etc. has been established.
Bitter gourd: Among 18 germplasm evaluated, Mango: Forty one
BTG 150 (12.93 t/ha) followed by BTG 149 germplasm of mango
(11.76 t/ha) and BTG 152 (9.87 t/ha) were high were evaluated for
yielding. Two germplasm lines viz., BTG 166 horticultural traits.
(PDI-10.26) and 167 (PDI-9.02) were resistant The germplasm,
to powdery mildew. BTG 156 (PDI-20.68) and CHM-59 (IC-
BTG 166 (PDI-21.46) were moderately resistant 0598408) exhibited
to Alternaria leaf spot. BTG-22 recorded highest a short fruit maturity
CHM-21
momordicin (16.2mg/g dry weight) and charantin period, while CHM-
contents (1.71mg/g dry weight). 21 (IC-0598393) was moderately regular and
Ornamentals had a yield potential of 55-65 kg/plant. CHM-
(IC-0598383) and CHM-64 (IC-0598409) had
Nineteen tuberose genotypes were evaluated for significantly high pulp to stone ratio, and CHM-
growth, flower yield and resistance to nematodes. 64 and CHM-68 (IC-0598411) had high TSS
Sixty nine Gladiolus genotypes having different contents. However there was a wide variation in
colour and floral traits maintained were evaluated TSS (12.68-22.7°B) and TSS acid ratio (14.72-
for vegetative and floral traits. 48.84). CHM-21 was found to be relatively
promising in terms of regularity, yield potential
Three hundred and twenty rose genotypes and fruit quality.
including twelve species are being maintained.
Star gooseberry: The star gooseberry germplasm
Eighty two genotypes of carnation were CHSG-1 was found
characterized for 58 traits. promising in terms
Eighty chrysanthemum genotypes were evaluated of fruit weight (5.2),
for desirable traits for breeding and characterized fruits/plant (1344.5),
as per DUS guidelines. fruit yield (12.4 kg/
plant), TSS (7.6°B),
Twenty China aster genotypes were evaluated for
edible portion CHSG-1
quality floral traits.
(92.5%) and vitamin C content (93-186 mg/100g).
Thirty nine accessions across four commercially
Rose apple: The
cultivated species viz., Jasminum sambac,
rose apple germplam
Jasminum auriculatum, Jasminum grandiflorum,
CHRA-1 was found
Jasminum multiflorum and six other species viz.,
promising in terms of
Jasminum rigidum, Jasminum nitidum, Jasminum
fruit weight (23.5g),
flexile, Jasminum malabaricum, Jasminum humile
fruit yield (10.3 kg/
and Jasminum primulinum were characterized. CHRA-1
plant) and fruit quality
(TSS-18.6; pulp-76.5%).
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Carambola: The carambola germplasm CHCM-4

was found promising
in terms of fruit
weight (87.7g), fruits/
plant (158.4), fruit
yield (11.3 kg/plant),
TSS (10.6oB), edible
portion (77.3%) and
CHCM-4
seeds/fruit (2).
Tamarind: The tamarind germplasm, CHTM-
3 has been found promising in terms of yield
(26.8 kg/plant), pod length (10.8 cm), pod weight
(20.6g), TSS (35.3oB), pulp content (50.2%), TSS
acid ratio (7.35), number of seeds/pod (3.6) and Variability in Amaranthus germplasm
vitamin C content was 92.3 mg/100g.
germplasm. Four different species of amaranthus
Underutilized cucurbits: Out of the sixty nine viz., Amaranthus viridis, Amaranthus spinsous,
accessions of teasel gourd, JB/11-83C, JB/11-178A Amaranthus tricolor, Amaranthus dubius and
and JB/11-248 produced more than 10 kg /plant. Amaranthus hypochondriacus were collected.
Out of nine accessions of Solena amplexicaulis,
CHBK 4 recorded highest yield/plant (5.11 kg/ Beans: Forty seven local accessions of Dolichos
plant). In back cross progenies, the natural fruit set bean seeds were evaluated for their phenological
was medium (55%) in BC2F1 and BC2F2 while and fruit traits. The pod length ranged from 4.2 to
the natural fruit set was low in BC3F1 (22%). 17.6 cm, the pod width (cm) ranged from 1.12 to
The average yield varied from 3.40 (BC2F1) to 3.56 cm, fruit shape index (length/ width) varied
1.42 kg/plant (BC3F1). Among the virus infected from 2.04 to 14.61, pole type accessions produced
plants of M. suboica, yield was maximum in 3+ more than 100 pods per plant however, bush type
(7.54 kg/plant), while it was minimum in healthy produced upto 40 pods per plant. In bush type
plant (5.21 kg/plant). However, the average yield accessions, the first flowering was observed at 35
of healthy plant was maximum (4.26 kg/plant). days, while in pole type first flowering occurred
Out of 25 F2 plants of M. suboica, the highest between 84 to 119 days. The first fruit set occurred
yield was produced by F2-MS-TG-1 (35.28 kg/ from 90 to 130 days in pole type accessions and
plant,) followed by F2-MS-TG-2 (24.76 kg/plant). until 56 days for bush type. The 100 dried seed
Five varieties of underutilized cucurbits were weight ranged from 30 to 75 gm. Thirty five
established in a protected structure available with local accessions of field bean were evaluated for
Govt. of Odisha and are being evaluated. A total various traits. Pod length (cm) ranged from 3.4
of sixty nine accessions of underutilized cucurbits to 5.8, pod width (cm) ranged from 1.02 to 2.07,
were maintained in the field gene bank. fruit shape index (length/ width) varied from 2.40
to 3.57, the number of fruits per plant ranged from
Leafy vegetables/Moringa: A total of 146 25 to 50. The first flowering occurred between 30
germplasm of leafy vegetables including to 38 days, and the first harvest occurred between
amaranthus (135) and one each of Portulaca 52 to 60 days.
oleracea (Puruni saga), Marsilea polycarpa
(Sunsunia saga), Ipomoea aquatica (Kalam saga),
Glinus oppositifolius (Pita saga), Commelina
benghalensis (Kansiri saga), Chenopodium album
(Bathua), Alternanthera sessilis (Madaranga),
Centella asiatica (Thalkudi), Eryngium foetidum
(Ban dhania), Hibiscus sabdariffa (Khata
palang), Achyranthes aspera (Apamaranga). were
maintained for evaluation. Preliminary evaluation
Variability in Dolichos bean germplam
and seed multiplication was carried out in all the
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Chilli: Twenty hot pepper germplasm were weight (454g) was recorded in CHESP-2. The
collected from Nagaland and Manipur, six mean TSS recorded was 10.2°B.
collections were made from salt affected areas
Two hundred accessions of Rambutan were
(Erasamma and Kendrapara of Odisha state),
evaluated for growth and yield parameters.
thirty four accessions (thirteen of Capsicum
Among accessions planted in 2001, maximum
annuum, C.frutescens and six of C.baccatum)
plant height was observed in CHES R-28 (6.85
were collected from ICAR-NBPGR Regional
m), was recorded in CHESR-IV-10 (5.65 m) was
Station, Hyderabad. A total of 140 chilli
highest amongst the accessions planted in 2006.
germplasm were selfed for two generations and
Higher yields were recorded in CHES R-8 (1281
purified. Seventy six Capsicum germplasm (north
fruits) and CHESR-28 (1177 fruits) in 2001
east collections) were evaluated for bacterial wilt
planted accessions. Among accessions planted
under field conditions. The mortality ranged from
in 2006, higher yields were recorded in CHES
60-100% in susceptible genotypes. Six genotypes
I-2 (615 fruits), CHESRXIX-4 (619 fruits) and
viz., CHHP-25, CHHP 26, CHHP 30, CHHP 29
CHSR-XIII-(610 fruits). The fruit weight ranged
(C. chinense), CHHP 6, CHHP 72 (C. frutescens),
from 16.92 g to 56.34 g, TSS ranges from 11.01 to
CHHP 55, CHHP 69 showed no symptoms of
21.8°B and acidity ranged between 0.07 to 0.3%.
wilting (100% survival).
The rind thickness ranged from 0.2 to 0.7cm with
an average of 0.38 cm.
Fifty six collections of avocado were evaluated.
The plant height ranged from 2.90m in CHESPA-
II-4 to 9.5 m in CHESPA-XIV-2. Plant girth ranged
from 34.5 cm to 81.5 cm and it was the highest
in CHESPA-1. The highest number of fruits
per tree were recorded in CHESPA-III-1 (750)
followed by CHESPA-I-2(675). The fruit shape
index ranged from 0.726 (CHESPA-V-1) to 1.44
CHHP-29 CHHP-6 in CHESPA-I-1. Total Soluble solids ranged from
3.6°B in CHES PA-VIII-2 to 11.1°B in CHESPA-
At CHES, Chettalli III-2. Among the accessions evaluated CHESPA-
III-1, PA-XIII-1, CHESPA-X-3, CHESPA-VII-1,
Status of germplasm: During 2015-16, surveys
CHESPA-VII-4 were found to be superior.
were conducted in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil
Nadu and 35 new accessions of 8 fruit crops viz., The growth and yield parameters of 106 collections
avocado, durian, mangosteen, passion fruit, jamun, of karonda were recorded. The number of fruits
rambutan, dragon fruit and jack were collected. per plants ranged from 13 to 875 fruit per plant.
Thirty collections of indigenous vegetables The fruit weight was highest in CHESK-I-2 (40
of Kodagu District viz., beans (16), cucurbits g). The lowest fruit weight (2.75g) was recorded
(4), brinjal (2), chilli (1), tubers (2) and leafy in K-VI-II. The TSS ranged from 11.6º B to 18.9º
vegetables (6) were collected for maintenance at B. The accessions, K-II-7, K-V-6, K-V-10, K- VII-
CHES Chettalli. 11 and K-VIII-1 have big size fruit (12- 16g), less
number of seeds (<1.0) and higher TSS (120B).
Pummelo collections (65 nos.) were evaluated
for growth yield and fruit quality parameters. The Forty one collections of jamun are under
mean plant height recorded was 65.66cm. The evaluation at the station. The growth observations
plant spread (E-W) ranged from 1.2m to 9.50m, of these accessions were recorded. The highest
and plant spread (N-W) ranged from 1.0 m to plant girth (123.10 cm) and height (6.80 m) were
9.25m. The mean number of fruits was 117 fruits/ recorded in CHESJ-XIII-6.
tree. The highest number of fruits was recorded in
The growth and yield characteristics of twenty
CHES P-17 (375 fruits). The fruit weight ranged
nine Malayan apple accessions were recorded.
from 454.9g to 1606g. Highest weight (1937g)
The yield ranges from 480 fruit/plant to 4150
was recorded in CHESP-27 while lowest fruit
fruits/plant in CHESM-I-1. The number of seed
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per fruit ranged from 3.2 in M-1-1 to 5.8 in M-I-3. % to 7.4 %.The accessions, GI V-8, GI -V-4,GI-
The TSS ranged from 7.2ºB in M-I-1 to 10.6ºB VII-4, GI-VIII-5 were promising with respect to
in M-I-3. CHES M-I-1 was found superior with the yield and quality parameters.
respect to yield and other characteristics.
The growth, yield and fruit characteristics of
Seven collections of star fruit (Carambola) were 103 accessions of Garcinia xanthochymus were
evaluated for growth and yield characters. Plant recorded. Plant height ranged from 1.75 m to
height ranged from 2.95 m to 7.85 m. The number 3.95m while the plant spread (E-W) ranged from
of fruits ranged from 121in CHESC-I-I to 1500 0.95 m to 3.50 m. The fruit yield ranged from 0 to
CHESC-III-1 fruits per plant. The fruit weight 115 fruits/tree (CHESGX-II-5). The fruit weight
from 46 to 90g. The TSS ranged from 7.0 to 9.0OB ranged from 43 g in CHESGX-II-5 to 199 g in
while acidity ranged from 1.5 to 3.0 %. CHESGX- V-1. The TSS ranged from 13.6O B
to 14.8OB. The accessions in CHESGX-II-6,
Sixteen mangosteen collections were evaluated
CHESGX-II-10, CHESGX-VI-I were promising
for growth and yield characteristics. The plant
with respect to the yield and quality parameters.
height ranged from 1.00m to3.45m. The highest
number of fruits per tree (56) was recorded in in Thirty five collections of Anthurium were made
CHESGM-II-3. Fruits were dull red and the fruit from the farmer’s field and planted. Among the
weight ranged from 40 to 114 g, with a TSS of accessions that flowered, petal colors observed
16.1ºB and very low acidity (0.8%). were greenish pink, pink, red and white.
Forty five accessions of Garcinia indica were Survey and collection of 41 species of wild
evaluated. The plant height ranged from 205 cm orchids of the Kodagu district was made with the
to 685 cm. The numbers of fruits ranged from 152 collaboration of NRC on Orchids, Sikkim. The
to 3276 per tree. The highest number of fruits per major species collected include Dendrobium
tree was recorded in CHESGI-VIII-5. The fruit crepidatum, Vanda tessellate, Liparis viridiflora,
yield (kg/plant) ranged from 3.2 to 58.9 and it was Rhynchostylis retusa, Phoidata pallid,
highest in the accession CHESGI-V-4. The fruit Dendrobium aqueaum, Cymbidium bicolor and
weight ranged from 35g to 75 g. The TSS ranged Aerides ringens.
from 11.9 to 16.4oB while acidity ranged from 2.4
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3.2. Crop improvement IN Genomes (TILLING). Ethyl methane

sulphonate (EMS) treatment was given for 4 hours
3.2.1. Fruit Crops
at 2 doses (1% and 2%) to overnight water-soaked
Mango seeds (640 seeds). Irradiation of dry seeds was
Hybrid evaluation: Fruit quality analysis carried undertaken using 60Co isotope with two dosages
out on 134 hybrids revealed two progenies with (50 and 100 Gy) served @ 2Gy.min-1.
fruit weights of 265g and 225g each and pulp Papaya seeds of Arka surya and Arka Prabhat
recovery higher than 65%. irradiated with different dosage for gamma
Hybridization: Hybridization was carried out radiation. Germination of both varieties was not
using the varieties Alphonso, Vanraj, Amrapali, affected upto 400Gy but at 700Gy germination
M. odorata and. M. camptosperma. A total of was drastically reduced. The treatment control
18484 flowers were crossed during the period. recorded the highest germination percentage
(90%). The treatments 400 and 500 Gy showed
Small RNA sequencing: Small RNA Sequencing little difference in germination. The LD50 was
was employed to mine the master regulators of standardized for dry seeds mass radiation of both
fruit ripening i.e. miRNA in mature, half-ripe varieties at 500Gy, 550Gy and 600Gy. In case of
and full-ripe fruits of cultivar ‘Alphonso’. Small wet seeds, at 60Gy germination was drastically
RNA sequencing from ripening fruits using NGS reduced. The half kill dose was determined as 40
technology and bioinformatic analysis resulted in Gy. LD50 was standardized for mass radiation of
identification of 569 conserved miRNAs and 139 both varieties at the dosage of 35Gy, 40Gy and
novel miRNAs. 45Gy.
Papaya Genetic transformation: A novel construct
Hybrid evaluation: Arka Surya hybridized with based on dsRNA involving three distinct isolates
V. cauliflora followed by selection and sib-mating of PRSV, namely PTSV-P, PRSV-w and PRSV-R,
gave advanced inter-generic hybrid progenies of first reported from Rajasthan with very little
F6 generation that showed field tolerance to PRSV homology to either the P strain or the W strain
with desirable fruit qualities. The progenies have but having distinct and close relationship with
attained stability for morphological trait (broad the Taiwan isolate was generated. The silencing
leaf) and fruit shape similar to Arka Surya. The suppressor genes as well as the coat protein and
height to first flowering ranged from 72 to 95 cm, other segments were used. At least 7 algorithms
number of nodes at flowering from 18 to 24 trunk to predict potential siRNA sites were used to pick
circumference at flowering from 24 to 38 cm, regions from each virus. Papaya cultivar Solo and
fruit weight from 600 to 980 g, TSS from 9.2 to Arka Surya were transformed with this construct.
10.6o B, pulp thickness from 2.50 to 3.95 cm and A micropropagation protocol for the rapid
cavity index from 18.62 to 25.60 % with orange to multiplication of papaya ‘Arka Surya’ has been
orange red pulp in progenies. developed using immature seed-embryos as
Inter-specific hybridization: To develop a
PRSV resistant variety, hybridization was done
with the wild species, Vasconcellea cauliflora
and V. cundinamarcensis as male parents and
Arka Surya, Arka Prabhath, Red Lady and H-709
as female parents. A few fertile seeds were
recovered. Seedlings from earlier crosses with V.
cundinamarcensis were challenge inoculated and
the tolerant progenies were field planted.
Chemical and radiation mutagenesis: Arka
Prabhath was subjected to chemical and radiation
mutagenesis for Targeted Induced Local Lesions Micropropagated plants of papaya cv. Surya
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the starting material. With the integration of Pomegranate

marker-assisted selection, this protocol allows Hybridization: Hybridization between cv.
the identification of hermaphrodite sex forms at Bhagwa as female parent
in vitro stage and their selective multiplication. and bacterial blight tolerant
The in vitro rooted plants could be acclimatized lines (Nana, Daru, IIHR-
giving a good plant stand. The micropropagated 30 and Nayana) as male
plants came to flowering and fruiting and behaved parent was taken up and
consistent to the designated sex form. 47 fruits were harvested
Purification of papaya (Coorg Honey Dew): for raising seedlings.
Four high yielding stable hermaphrodite types Hybrid evaluation:
were selected from the sibmated progenies (F8 Twenty eight pomegranate
generation) of various crosses. The maximum lines were identified Promising pomegranate
plant height was recorded in CHESP-I-6 (173 for their superiority of hybrid 4/2
cm). The girth ranged from 18-25cm. The highest various characters like
TSS of 13.2OB was recorded in CHESP-I-14. The large fruit size, bright coloured fruits with bold
number of seed produced ranged from 94-481in arils and high TSS from the population exposed
(CHESP-II-22). to mutagenic treatments. Progenies derived from
Guava Bhagwa x Daru were planted in replicated trial
for further evaluation along with check varieties.
Hybrid evaluation: Evaluation of hybrid One promising hybrid H-4/2 that produces large
progenies of Purple Local x Allahabad Safeda (over 400 g) reddish fruits with thinner rind and
for fruit traits resulted in the identification of the soft dark red arils (22 mm) that are sweet (TSS
progeny H-1314 suitable for table purpose with 17.6 °B) was identified from a population of 400
big sized fruits (300-325g ), firm and thick white hybrid plants.
pulp (1.6 to 1.8 cm) and medium seed hardiness
Evaluation of transgenic BC1T1 population
(10.0-10.5 kg/ cm2) with a TSS of 10.0-11.0o B.
for bacterial resistance: Challenge inoculation
The hybrid H-724 (Apple colour x Purple local)
of 65 events of transgenic BC1T1 plants of
with pink pulp recorded medium sized fruits (180-
pomegranate was done by spraying 108 CFU/ml
200 g) with soft seeds (7.5 to 8.0 kg/ cm2).
X. axonopodis pv punicae, and scoring was done
Pollen germination and storage: The nutrient after 7, 15 and 30 days. Hypersensitive reaction
media for pollen germination in Psidium guineense was shown by resistant lines wherein disease
and two Psidium guajava varieties, Arka Kiran spot did not have a halo and it was not possible
and Arka Mridula were standardized. The medium to culture bacteria from these spots one week
containing 10% sucrose with other nutrients gave after inoculation. Whereas, in the control plants,
higher pollen germination of 87.3%, 87.4% and the lesion was large and active bacteria could be
86.3% respectively. Germination using fresh recovered. Nine plants were shortlisted based on a
pollen from Psidium guineense and Arka Mridula factored value for lesion size and defoliation.
were the same (97.7%). Arka Mridula pollen
stored for 15 days gave a reduced germination
percent of 86.3% while Psidium guineense gave
a b c
87.4%. The fruit set percentage (>75 %) using
fresh pollen was on par with the stored pollen. Hypersensitive reaction on resistant BC1T1 transgenic
Inter-specific cross compatibility: Cross (a, b) and active lesions on susceptible non-transgenic
compatibility studies using Psidium guineense (c) Bhagwa cultivar
indicated that guava varieties Arka Kiran and Arka Generation of BC2T2 seeds from transgenic
Mridula as female parents are cross compatible plants: Pollen from BC1T1 collected from bagged
with the wild species and resulted in more than flowers was used for crossing female flowers of
75. 5% fruit set. cv. Bhagwa maintained in a glass house. Fruits
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Two year old transgenic BC1T1 pomegranate

derived from cv. Bhagwa in the net house
were collected and more than 3000 BC2T2 seeds

Representative gel showing Multiplex PCR confirmation
were extracted.
of dual genes Ace-AMP1 and pflp in transformed banana
Banana plants for resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f sp cubense.
Lane 1 and 21- DNA Hyperladder markers, lane 2-20 and
A cross was made between 22-26 –Amplification of cassette (CaMV35S –Ace-AMP1-
Musa acuminata ssp. nos) and pflp cassette (CaMV35S –pflp-nos) in putative
burmanica (Calcutta-4), a wild
transgenic banana plants, lane 27- plant negative control,
species, and Musa rubra, a
lane 28- non template control, lane 30 and 31-plasmid
dwarf plant highly sensitive to
pCambia 1305 Ace-AMP1–pflp.
water stress. This hybrid can
serve as a pre-breeding line for Segregation of drought tolerance attribute:
incorporating dwarfness. The content of cuticular wax in parents Calcutta-4
(Musa accuminata; AA) and Bee hee kela (Musa
Development of transgenic
balbisiana BB) was 424 and 1843 µg/dm²
cv Rasthali for Fusarium
respectively and ranged from 312 to 1534 µg/dm²
wilt resistance: Embryogenic Hybrid of Musa
in their 87 F1’s (AA x BB). This was correlated
cells of banana cv. Rasthali acuminata ssp.
with leaf water retention capacity (LWRC)
were co-cultivated with burmanica indicating the contribution of cuticular wax to
Agrobacterium strain AGL1 (Calcutta-4) x
maintenance of leaf hydration.
harbouring pCAMBIA1305.2- M.rubra
Ace-AMP1 and pflp for
resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense.
Forty out of the fifty transformed plants were PCR
positive for presence of dual genes.
Identification of fungal-stress responsive
miRNAs and expression profiling of genes:
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense inoculated
resistant (Calcutta-4) and susceptible (Kadali)
genotypes were used for this study. Thirty four
miRNAs identified by homology search were
highly expressed in resistant genotype than in Total epicuticular wax load in the F1 segregation
the susceptible genotype at 3 days after infection population (AA x BB)
(3DAI), while only 7 miRNA showed a difference miRNA prediction and validation: By contig
at 10DAI in Kadali. Forty defence related genes based approach for computational miRNA and
were screened for their expression in tolerant and its target prediction, 4 contigs were obtained
susceptible genotypes using qRT-PCR analyses. with miRNAs whose targets are involved in
The majority of genes have a higher expression cuticular wax biosynthetic pathway like KCS 3,
at 3 DAI which gradually decreased at 10 DAI in KCS 11, FDH/KCS10. Further validation of the
Calcutta-4 and a reverse pattern of was observed computational prediction was done by qRT-PCR
in Kadali genotype. using leaf sample of four high wax genotypes
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Heat stress related miRNAs: miRNAs involved

in heat stress were screened on two contrasting
cultivars, Grand Naine (tolerant) and Red Banana
(susceptible). There was a significant change in
pattern of miRNA expression indicating key role
of miRNAs in the heat stress-response. Genes
(HSP70, HSP90 and other stress associated
proteins) expressed due to heat stress showed
strong negative correlation with miRNAs in
tolerant cultivar and vice versa in susceptible
cultivars.
Sapota
Hybrid progenies of cricket ball x PKM-1, PKM-
1 x Kalipatti and PKM-1 x Cricket Ball were
evaluated for plant growth and flowering. 64
hybrids flowered, out of which 5 progenies had
less than 2 m height.
Observations recorded on morphological
parameters of 110 seedling progenies involving
OP seedlings and those obtained after treating
the seeds with EMS showed that the tree height
ranged from 0.9 m to 7.6 m.
The yield of fruits recorded from 37 seedling
progenies and 15 hybrid progenies of PKM-1 x
Cricket Ball, Cricket Ball x PKM-1 and PKM-1 x
Kalipatti showed that seedling-16 and hybrid 9-1
produced the highest yield of 7.0 Kg (64 fruits)
and 3.5 Kg (52 fruits) respectively. TSS ranged
from 11.1 to 24.80B and total sugar from 9.9 to
Gene expression analysis of KCS10/FDH; mbmiR529 24.4% among seedling and hybrid progenies.
and KCS11;mbmiR531 in leaf samples of high and low
Passion fruit
cuticular wax Musa genotypes
A low acid (0.8%) sweet (22.0°B) hybrid with
‘Bee hee kela’, F1- 20, F1-29 and F1-13 and fruit weight of 124-140g suitable for direct
four low wax genotypes ‘Calcutta-4’, F1-48, consumption from the cross of passion fruit
F1-103 and F1-37. Negative relation between the hybrids (Kaveri x Yellow Collection I) was
miRNA and its target indicated their probable role backcrossed with yellow type for introgression of
in regulation of cuticular wax biosynthesis, thus wilt tolerance.
supporting the phenotypic variation observed. Pummelo
lncRNAs identification and validation: Non-bitter and sweet pummelo accessions such
Computational analysis identified 1319 and 4288 as 8-4, 10-5, 18-1, 18-3, 18-5, 19-1, 19-2, 19-3,
putative long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) from 21-4, 24-4 and 25-4 were multiplied by soft wood
the pooled transcriptome of Musa balbisiana and grafting.
Musa acuminata. Examination of 40 lncRNAs Two hundred half sib progenies each from
from pseudostem, leaf and root of the two species accessions 6, 11 and 18 were raised.
for amplification by PCR on cDNA revealed
Hybridization was carried out to develop bitter-
species-specific amplification in case of KVR_
free and sweet type pummelo with thin peel. The
Lnc 16 which was mined from Musa acuminata
F1 from crosses such as 2-4 x 19-1, 12-1 x 19-1,
transcriptome showed amplification only in Musa
3-2 x 19-1, 16-1 x 19-1, 19-1 x 16-1 and 1-1 x
acuminata tissues.
19-1 are under evaluation.
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Custard apple (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and

Inter-specific hybridization involving three Kerala) during 33rd AICRP (VC) meeting held
cultivars of Annona atemoya viz. Island Gem, at ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi from 21-24, May 2015.
Bullock’s Heart and Pink’s Mammoth with nine Fruits are oblate to high round, large (90-110g),
Annona squamosa varieties viz., Balanagar, deep red, firm and suitable for fresh market.
Raidurg, APK-1, Red Sitaphal, Mammoth,
Barbados Seedlings, Washington 07005,
Washington 98797 and Arka Sahan was carried
out and the hybrid progenies were planted in the
field for evaluation.
A pre-breeding line (19/26) identified for its self
fruitfulness (19/26) was crossed with different
varieties of Annona squamosa viz., Balanagar,
Mammoth, Red Sitaphal, Washington 07005,
Washington 98797 and Raidurg and observations
on fruit set, fruit weight, TSS and number of
seeds per fruits have been recorded on all the
Arka Samrat
different cross combinations. The fruit set of
different crosses obtained from 19/26 ranged from Development of hybrids for ToLCV + BW +
73.3% in 19/26 x Washington 07005 to 93.3% in EB: A total of fourteen F1 hybrids including three
19/26 x Mammoth. The maximum fruit weight indeterminate hybrids were evaluated for yield
(787.3g) was recorded in 19/26 x Washington and fruit quality attributes. H- 331 (48 t/ha) and
98797. The highest TSS (28.3°B) was in 19/26 x H -329 (42 t/ha) were superior yielders with triple
Balanagar, whereas lowest (22.1°B) was in 19/26 disease resistance to ToLCV+BW+EB. Arka
x Mammoth. Number of seeds per fruit ranged Rakshak fruits were firm (9.0 kg/cm2) followed
from 53.8 in 19/26 x Raidurg to 78.2 in 19/26 x by H-331 (8.7 kg/cm2). Highest fruit weight was
Washington 98797. Seeds from different cross recorded by H - 331 (102g) followed by H-335
combinations were sown in the nursery. (102 g). H-369 (Arka Vikas fruit type) had highest
TSS (6.7 0Brix).
Acid lime
Identification of stable sources of resistance
Transgenic acid lime transformed with Xa21gene
to ToLCBV: Forty seven genotypes, including
from rice, for resistance to bacterial canker, gave
hybrids, varieties and advanced breeding lines
fruit set and seeds. 90 seedlings were raised and
were artificially screened for resistance to
segregated into zygotic and nucellar embryos
ToLCBV using whiteflies under screen house.
based on vigour, one week after germination.
Twenty seven lines were found to be resistant, five
moderately resistant and fifteen susceptible.
Incorporation of heat and drought tolerance:
Two firm fruited tomato lines (IIHR-2834 and
IIHR-2835) with good General Combining Ability
(GCA) were crossed with heat tolerant (HT) lines
T1 Transgenic acid lime with Xa21 genes from rice for (CLN-3125A and CLN-3125P). Four back cross
resistance to bacterial canker (BC1F2) populations viz., (IIHR 2835 x CLN
3125A) x IIHR 2835, (IIHR 2835 x CLN 3125P)
3.2.2. Vegetable Crops x IIHR 2835, (IIHR 2834 x CLN 3125A) x IIHR
2834 and (IIHR 2834 x CLN 3125P) x IIHR 2834
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
were raised and seeds were collected from a total
Varietal Identification: Arka Samrat, a high 42 BC1F4 plants for further advancement. A total
yielding F1 hybrid with triple disease resistance to of 180 F6 plants derived from the cross involving
ToLCV, BW and early blight with yield of 80-85 large fruited HT line (CLN 3125A) and drought
t/ha in 140 days was recommended for zone VIII tolerant line (RF4A) were raised and screened
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Performance of determinate F1 hybrids for yield and fruit quality

Pericarp
Firmness TSS No. of Average
Name of Entry Yield (t/ ha) thickness
(kg/cm2) ( Brix)
°
locules fruit wt (g)
(cm)
H-331 48 8.7 5.5 3 0.9 102
H-329 42 7.3 5.0 4 0.8 88
NS 501 41 8.7 4.8 3 0.9 97
Arka Samrat 39 8.3 5.6 4 0.7 97
Laxmi 37 6.5 5.0 5 0.7 78
H-335 36 8.3 5.7 4 0.9 102
H-373 34 6.7 5.3 2 0.6 80
Arka Rakshak 34 9.0 5.3 2 0.9 84
PH-6321 33 6.5 4.8 5 0.7 125
PH-1021 30 7.7 4.3 6 0.7 138
H-369 28 6.3 6.7 5 0.7 87
PH-1025 25 8.2 4.8 6 0.7 172
H-371 25 5.8 4.7 5 0.7 98
Abhinava 16 7.3 4.7 2 0.7 95
CD 15 1.3 1.2 1.0 0.1 27.2
CV% 16 6.2 8.2 8.6 5.1 9.2
for heat tolerance. Seeds were collected from Multi-transgene stacking with PR-3, PGIP and
180 F6 plants for further advancement. Based NPR1 gene in tomato for induction of broad
on horticultural traits, 9 lines were selected to spectrum fungal resistance: Fourteen transgenic
evaluate for heat and drought tolerance. Two IPS tomato plants with triple genes stacked were
viz, CLN 3125A x RF4A F2 - 177- 2-1-1-1 and generated, which were confirmed for the presence
F2- 22-1-1-1-1 and CLN 3125A x RF4A F2 - 22-1- of all three transgenes through PCR and RT-PCR.
1-1-1 were confirmed as drought tolerant through Out of the 14 triple genes stacked transgenic
physiological studies. tomato plants generated, 6 were shortlisted based
on single copy integration through Southern
Development of breeding lines with high
analysis. 40 T1 plants each from the 6 T0 lines
lycopene and β-carotene contents: Two
were raised in the net house along with control
introgressed lines viz, BC1F1 25-206-82-2 (15.6
lines. PCR analysis indicated segregation of the
mg/100g FW) and BC1F1 17-143-7-2 (13.5
transgene and revealed single copy integration.
mg/100g FW) with high β-Carotene and lycopene
40 plants of each were evaluated for segregation
contents respectively, were derived from inter-
through PCR which showed a segregation ratio
specific hybridization between S. lycopersicum
of 3:1 in each event when a total of 240 plants
(15SB SB) and S. habrochaites LA-1777.
were screened. Screening against Alternaria
Ty2 marker for MAS: Ty2 marker was employed solani through whole plant challenge inoculation
to check the purity of parents of Arka Rakshak, revealed moderate resistance (< 20% PDI) in 55
Arka Samrat and new breeding lines (5-3-7-5- plants while the PDI in control plants ranged from
2 and 4-3-3) derived from inter-specific hybrid 29-47%.
between 15 SB SB x S. habrochaites LA-1777.
MAS for Ty genes in segregating (BC1F4)
Marker aided selection: The Ty2, T3 and populations: A total of 30 BC1F4 families
Ty5 markers linked to ToLCV resistance were derived from an inter-specific cross (15 SB SB
employed for selection in a segregating population x S. habrochaites LA-1777) were raised for
and gene pyramiding. SSR markers were used to introgression of Ty genes through MAS. Of these,
screen parental polymorphism. 3 plants were homozygous for Ty2, 10 plants
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Genetic transformation: Arka Vikas cultivar

was transformed with three constructs, one with
a dsRNA for resistance to Tospo virus, the second
with dsRNA construct for resistance to Gemini
virus occurring on tomato in India and a third
with dsRNA construct for combined resistance to
PBNV and Gemini virus of tomato.
Dolichos
IPS with BC1F1-118-120-77-1 (Ty3/Ty3) Evaluation of photo-insensitive advance
Ty2/Ty2 breeding lines of pole type for pod yield and
quality: Six advance breeding lines of the cross
for Ty3 while being heterozygous for Ty3 (Ty2/
involving (IC 556824)-IPS-2, Arka Swagath,
Ty2+Ty3/-), 5 were heterozygous for Ty3/-, 6 were
IIHR178 (pole type photo-insensitive varieties)
heterozygous for Ty2/- and one was heterozygous
and Arka Amogh (bush, photo-insensitive) were
for both Ty2 and Ty3 (Ty2/-+Ty3/-) . All the plants
evaluated during kharif, 2015, all of which
were further advanced.
consistently performed better with yield potential
Genotyping of ToLCV resistant lines using Ty of 30- 41t/ha and were photo-insensitive. These
markers:Thirty one ToLCV resistant lines were lines were identified for release during Sept,
validated with Ty markers. Three lines had Ty1, 2015 by VTIC, ICAR-IIHR as Arka Pradhan,
21 lines had Ty2, 3 lines had Ty3, 3 lines had Arka Krishna, Arka Adarsh, Arka Prasidhi, Arka
Ty1+Ty2 and one line had Ty2+Ty3. Bhavani and Arka Vistar respectively.
Arka Prasidhi: Flowers are purple;
Pods are dark green, long (16 -18
cm), medium width (2.3 cm), flat,
smooth, slightly curved with rust
resistance, matures in 65 days.
Suitable for cultivation in Karnataka
and South India. Yield potential 37 t/
ha in 120 days.
Arka Bhavani: Pods are long (18.5
cm), slender (1.3 cm), wavy and
dark green coloured, maturing in
65 days. Suitable for cultivation in
Phenotyping for early blight tolerance: 185 F2
Andhra Pradesh. Yield potential 32
RIL’s of the cross 15 SB SB (SP) xLA-1777 (RP)
t/ha in 120 days.
were phenotyped for early blight tolerance by
detached leaf method. 90 plants were found to be Arka Visthar : Pods are long (16.5
resistant, 44 plants moderately resistant, 9 plants cm), very broad (3.3 cm), thick and
moderately susceptible and 29 plants susceptible. dark green coloured. Pods mature
in 65 days. Suitable for cultivation
Embryo rescue: Embryos (15,20,25,30,35
in Tamil Nadu and North-eastern
days after pollination) of inter-specific crosses
states. Yield potential 37 t/ha in 120
between Lycopersicon esculentum (15SBSB)
days.
and two accessions of Solanum peruvianum viz.,
IIHR2805 and 2809, 2-5% seeds from fruits at Arka Pradhan: Pods are green and
20-25 days after pollination showed regeneration similar to Arka Amogh; tender,
response in full strength MS media. In the cross smooth and shiny with undulating
15SBSB x 2809, two plants were regenerated and surface, matures in 68 days. Suitable
one of them could be hardened and transferred to for cultivation in Maharashtra. Yield
field. potential 35 t/ha in 120 days.
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Arka Krishna: Pod setting in quality and resistance to downy mildew during
clusters, starts from basal node. Rabi 2015. PCU-1 X SM -12375 BC1F2 pt 4
Pods are dark green and similar to was predominantly gynoecious with sequential
Arka Swagath, matures in 60 days. fruiting and resistant to downy mildew. BC1F2
Suitable for cultivation in Karnataka. plant is selfed to F3 for next generation. BC1F3
Yield potential of 30 t/ha in 120 days. 50 plants were raised and identified superior
plant # -9 having predominantly gynoecious and
Arka Adarsh: Pods are of medium
resistant to DM.
length (12 cm), width (2.2 cm) and
dark green coloured, maturing in 67 Development of mapping population using
day and suitable for cultivation in resistant and susceptible parents for molecular
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Yield linked to downy mildew resistance in
potential of 41 t/ha in 120 days. cucumber: Interspecific cross derivative of C.
sativus X C. hardiwickii F1 plants were selfed to
Cucumber
make F2. In F2 segregating population, 300 plants
Evaluation of Cucumis conomon advance lines were raised and leaf samples were collected to
for yield and keeping quality: Among eight identify parental polymorphism.
Cucumis melo var conomen evaluated, IIHR-381
recorded the highest fruit yield of 19 t/ha with
12 fruit per plant, followed by IIHR-Cu 2013-68
with 17 t/ha and 16 fruit per plant. The fruits are
round, yellowish with smooth surface and white
flesh. Both the lines have a very good keeping
quality up three months under room temperature
SSR markers linked to downy mildew showing amplification
in parents on 3% Agarose gel. A: P-Cu-1 (susceptible),
B: SM-12735 (resistant), C: P-Cu-5039 (susceptible),
D: HW-38/18 (resistant). L-1kb ladder
Evaluation of elite lines for yield and quality:
Among 20 elite lines and one commercial check
(Malini) evaluated, IIHR-CU-107/11 was a high
yielder (5 kg/plant) with long, cylindrical, green,
IIHR-Scu-381 IIHR-Cu-2013+68 fruits free from bitter taste, while Malini recorded
4.5 kg/plant yield, with medium long fruits free
Evaluation of inter-specific hybrid derivative
from bitter taste.
for yield and quality and resistant to downy
mildew: Three F3 segregating population of inter-
specific cross between wild species C. hardiwickki
X IIHR-20-10 F2, SM-12735 X IIHRCu-81,
PCU-1 X SM -12375 were evaluated for yield,
IIHR-Cu-1107-1/11 Malini
New initiative: C. hystrix x C. sativus crosses
were made to get F1 fruit, which had 2 immature
seeds.
BC1F3 pt # 9
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DUS test monitoring: Cucumber DUS Muskmelon

monitoring was conducted on 02.05.2015, three Among 50 advanced lines in canary yellow
candidate varieties, 16 reference varieties and background evaluated during summer, kharif and
31 DUS characters were evaluated for one rabi, Sel-3 derived from pedigree selection in
participating company to verify their claims. segregating progenies up to F9 generation from the
Watermelon cross between a selected F2 plant of IIHR-801 and
IIHR-756 (Honey Dew) was most promising. Sel-
Among 323 advanced lines of icebox background
3 has elongated globe shaped fruits with golden
in F5 generation evaluated during kharif, Line-283
yellow smooth rind, creamy white flesh with crisp
(12.8% TSS), 298 (11.8% TSS) and 306 (13.2%
and juicy texture. It recorded an average yield
TSS) in red flesh and Line-282 (11.0% TSS), 287
of 31.60 t/ha compared to other open pollinated
(11.0% TSS) and 29 (11.6% TSS) in yellow flesh
varieties like Arka
background were promising. All the selected lines
Jeet (13.82 t/ha),
were forwarded to the F6 generation.
Pusa Madhuras,
(19.86 t/ha) and
Durgapura Madhu
(17.18 t/ha). Sel-
3 also recorded
the highest TSS of
Line-283 Line-298 Line-306
12.66% compared
to all check varieties
Selection - 3
and hybrids tested.
Artificial screening of Sel-3 for tolerance to
fruit fly with both choice and no-choice assays
revealed that Sel-3 was less preferred compared
Line-282 Line-287 Line-29 to commercial check, Sun Hybrid.
Screening for WBNV resistance: 29 genotypes
along with commercial check NS-295 were
evaluated for WBNV resistance during summer
2015. Line 15-121 (BIL-53) recorded 100%
survival at 60 days after sowing compared to 9%
survival in NS 295. These lines were crossed with
icebox inbreds to study genetics of resistance and
transfer into elite back grounds. A draft linkage
map has been developed employing 155 SSR
markers based on the RIL and BIL families of the
cross C.lanatus var citroides x Arka Manik.
Frame work linkage map based on BIL population of C.

lanatus var citroides x Arka Manik
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Pumpkin
During rabi, C.maxima x C.moschata families
were evaluated and Sel-11 was found to be vigorous
and suitable as rootstock. Among 9 families of
butter nut types, Sel-39 was the most promising
and among 20 summer squash genotypes, Sel-136
was promising. All the selected lines have been
selfed and forwarded to next generation.
Nitrate content of 37.6 mg /100 g fr. wt.
Oxalate content 1.42g /100 g fr. wt.
Leaf protein is 4.1 %
Preparation of DUS Test guidelines of ridge
gourd, amaranth and palak: DUS Test
guidelines for amaranth, palak and ridge gourd
were prepared and the finalized guidelines were
published in the Plant Variety Journal.
Butter nut Selection-39 C.maxima x Maintenance breeding of reference varieties:
C. moschata Selection-11 Nineteen reference varieties of amaranth, nine
Amaranth varieties of ridge gourd and five varieties of palak
were maintained.
Varietal release: Two antioxidant rich, high
yielding varieties, Arka Samraksha and Arka Ridge gourd
Varna were recommended for release for the state Advancing the segregating populations: Out of
of Karnataka by the State Varietal Evaluation 16 F5 families of four pedigree populations, 33
Committee. IPS belonging to all four pedigree populations
Arka Samraksha: Pulling type amaranth with green have been advanced to F6 generation based on the
stem selection criteria viz., fruit length (24-53cm), fruit
Medium large, lanceolate shaped green leaves girth (4.5-15.0 cm), fruit weight (50-500 g), fruit
Yields 10.91 t/ha in 30- 35 days duration color (light green, green, dark green) and ridge
Antioxidant capacity of 499 mg /100 g fr. wt. shape (normal, split).
Nitrate content of 27.3 mg / 100 g fr. wt. Evaluation of hybrids for yield and yield
Oxalate content 1.34g /100 g fr. wt. parameters: Out of six hybrids evaluated during
Leaf protein is 4.0 % summer, RGH-66 (37.48 t/ha) followed by RGH-
64 (35.67 t/ha), RGH-63 (33.92 t/ha) and RGH-52
(29.28 t/ha) out yielded the check hybrids, Naga
(25.69 t/ha) and Mallika (21.87 t/ha). Out of six
hybrids evaluated during kharif, three hybrids
namely, RGH-66 (35.66 t/ha) followed by RGH-
Arka Varna: Pulling type amaranth with pink stem,

petiole and veins
Small ovate shaped pinkish green leaves
Yields 10.58 t/ha in 30-35 days duration
Antioxidant activity of 417 mg /100 g fr. wt.
RGH-66 and RGH-52 lines of ridge gourd
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63 (32.88 t/ha) and RGH-64 (32.26 t/ha) out There was no incidence of ToLCND virus
yielded the check hybrids, Mallika (26.93 t/ha), and hence could not be scored for the disease.
Rama (26.66 t/ha) and Naga (24.57 t/ha). However maximum yield was recorded by RV 2
(20.36 t/ha) followed by RV 11 (19.71 t/ha) and
Evaluation of hybrids for nutritional
RV 8 (19.41 t/ha) compared to the other lines and
qualities during summer: Antioxidant activity,
susceptible check, IIHR-102-3 (15.8 t/ha).
chlorophyll content and nutritional composition
was estimated in all the hybrids as well as parents. Validation of molecular markers linked to
Among the hybrids, RGH-45 recorded maximum ToLCNDV resistance: Out of 10 SRAP primer
total phenol content (33.94 mg), total flavonoids combinations, 3 differentiated the resistant parent
(11.99 mg), DPPH activity (15.43 mg) and RGH- from the susceptible parent. Of these, two (Me10/
66 recorded maximum FRAP content (39.81mg). Em6 and Me2/Em3) primer combinations produced
Chlorophyll a and b contents were maximum a 1000bp and a 400bp marker, respectively, which
in RGH-46 (8.27mg) followed by RGH-45 were present only in the resistant parent (indicated
(6.85mg). Among the hybrids, RGH-52 recorded by arrows in figure). The other (Me 10/Em6
maximum potassium (4.8%), calcium (1.27%), and Me10/Em1) produced a 480bp, and 380bp
magnesium (1.01%), copper (40.4ppm), iron marker, respectively, which were present only
(79.80ppm) and manganese (17.8ppm). RGH- in the susceptible parent (indicated by arrows).
45 recorded maximum nitrogen (3.29%), RGH- Fragments with the expected size 450bp, 500bp
63 recorded maximum phosphorus (0.75%) and (susceptible parent) 1000bp (resistant parent) in
RGH-66 recorded highest zinc (50.6ppm) whole Me10/Em6 combination and 400bp (resistant
the check hybrid Mallika which had minimum parent) in Me2/Em3 combination were excised,
quantities of all these nutrients. cloned and sequenced.
Development of mapping populations against
downy mildew: One hundred F3 plants of two
downy mildew S x R pedigree populations viz.,
IIHR-52-1-30 x IIHR-17-1-7-4 and IIHR-23-8-
10 x IIHR-7-5-1 were selfed and advanced to F4
generation during kharif by single seed descent
method in order to develop mapping populations
for the identification of molecular marker linked to Amplification profile and polymorphism between resistant
downy mildew resistance. Another set of 22 IP’s and susceptible genotypes with primer combination
Me2F/Em3R at 400bp R2, R8, R10 (Resistant lines), S12
of five back cross populations were also advanced
(Susceptible line), M- 100bp Ladder
to BC1 F3 and BC2 F3 generation.
Advancing the TLCVND virus resistant inbred
lines: Eleven ToLCND virus resistant inbred lines
and a susceptible line, IIHR-102-3 were evaluated
during summer for yield and disease resistance.
Amplication with primer combination Me10/Em 6
Characterization of male sterility in ridge

gourd: Two male sterile mutants were identified
in RG-12 (long fruited) and RG-28 (medium long
fruited) germplasm lines which were characterized
by the production of rudimentary male flowers
in the racemes, that remained unopened and fell
down 12–16 days after emergence, in contrast to
the bright yellow flowers with fertile pollen and
RV-2 and RV-11 high yielding ridge gourd lines healthy anthers in male fertile plants.
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monoecious parents and a total of 40 hybrids were

developed. These F1 hybrids are planted along
with their male parents during summer.
Expression of male sterility and restoration
of fertility in F1 hybrids: Out of 40 hybrids,
Male sterile and male fertile flowers, rudimentary male 12 hybrids exhibited complete sterility though
flowers, fertile male flowers their respective male parents had very good
pollen fertility. This shows that the cytoplasmic
Pollen fertility status of ms and mf lines:
inheritance of male sterility in ridge gourd and
Among all the male parents, RG 53 (84%), RG 58
these parents can be used to develop male sterile
(83%) and RG 73 (82%) exhibited highest pollen
as well as maintainer lines. Twelve other hybrids
fertility and 0% fertility was recorded in both
that were completely fertile could be possible
the male sterile mutant sources. The plants with
restorers with homozygous fertility restorer
rudimentary male flowers in both the ms back
genes. The remaining 16 hybrid populations were
grounds were selected and crossed with 27 fertile
not uniform with respect to fertility; this could
be due to heterozygous fertility restorer genes
present in those male parents. These male parents
can be used for developing either maintainer lines
or restorer lines after progeny evaluation and
back crossing.
Sterile and fertile pollen
Pollen fertility status of ms and mf lines in ridge gourd
Range Range
Genotype Mean Genotype Mean
Min Max Min Max
RG2 43% 94% 78% RG58 67% 96% 83%
RG4 25% 67% 40% RG70 40% 93% 72%
RG5 36% 100% 81% RG72 54% 100% 81%
RG6 33% 87% 61% RG73 71% 100% 82%
RG13 36% 88% 62% RG74 50% 83% 67%
RG16 39% 86% 63% RG80 57% 96% 78%
RG17 03% 43% 29% RG82 58% 100% 78%
RG21 03% 11% 3% RG89 46% 100% 69%
RG22 31% 65% 51% Sucheta 27% 68% 63%
RG26 03% 100% 26% Deepthi 53% 80% 64%
RG30 13% 100% 41% A Sujat 28% 74% 68%
RG36 56% 100% 75% A.Sumeet 43% 91% 61%
RG37 61% 82% 70% P.Nasdar 29% 65% 52%
RG53 62% 95% 84% Min % 3% Max% 84%
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Bottle gourd
Evaluation of bottle gourd inbred lines for yield
and disease resistance during rabi-summer: Out
of the 30 inbred lines evaluated during summer for
yield and yield components, three namely, IIHR-
90 (58.73 t/ha) followed by IIHR- 23 (42.20 t/ha)
and IIHR-91 (41.50 t/ha) out yielded the other
inbreds. Fifteen inbred lines viz., IIHR-3, 75,
77, 79, 81, 90, 94, 95, 97, 98, 105, 106, 108, 112
and 118 had combined resistance to CGMMV
(Vulnerability Index ranged from 0.0-10.0) and
gummy stem blight (PDI ranged from 0.0-4.66).
Evaluation of hybrids for yield and disease
resistance during summer: Out of the five
hybrids along with two check hybrids evaluated
during summer for yield and yield components, Powdery mildew resistant line, BTG-144-2-1 (centre
BGH- 8 (26.84 t/ha) and BGH- 36 (26.70 t/ha) out along with susceptible lines, BTG-31 and BTG-147
yielded the check hybrids, Ruma (23.14 t/ha) and (left & right)
Raveena (23.13 t/ha). BGH 30 was moderately
resistant (PDI-23.05) to powdery mildew and the second consecutive year. Twenty seven other
CGMM virus (VI-17.33). lines were moderately resistant (PDI ranged from
11.22-23.93) to powdery mildew. Rest of the lines
were either moderately susceptible or susceptible.
Seeds of all these 45 germplasm lines were
multiplied for further evaluation.
AUDPC values and apparent rate of powdery
mildew infection in bitter gourd inbred lines
Average PDI Apparent

Germplasm of powdery AUDPC rate of
mildew infection (r)
Btg -144-2-1 1.67 33.4 0
Btg - 80-5-1 2.22 45.85 0.19
High yielding bottle gourd hybrid, IIHRBGH-8 Btg - 40 16.67 325 2.3
Bitter gourd Btg - 26 36.67 700 4.6
Screening of inbred lines for powdery mildew Btg - 148 40.56 830.5 6.26
resistance: Forty five bitter gourd inbred lines Btg - 134 46.67 925 14.95
were evaluated during kharif for powdery mildew
resistance. Among them, BTG -144-2-1 (PDI- Btg - 12 51.17 1052.5 12.07
1.45), BTG - 80-5-1(PDI-2.98) were resistant Punjab - 14 65.00 1337.5 9.2
and AUDPC of these lines was also very less Preethi 69.17 1400 5.75
(29.10 and 62.50 respectively) compared to the
susceptible line, BTG-5 (1272.73) and Arka Meghana-2 76.67 1625 13.41
Harit (1153.85). Apparent rant of infection (“r” PDM 79.52 1610.7 5.75
value) was 0.05 in BTG-144-2-1 and only 0.14
Pusa Vishesh 84.58 1718.75 5.46
in BTG-80-5-1 against the susceptible lines
whose ‘r’ values ranged from 5.58-10.62. These Arka Harit 88.83 1820 6.67
two germplasm lines were highly resistant for Btg - 151 89.17 1800 5.75
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Identification, maintenance and hybridization Notification and Release of Varieties of

of gynoecious plants: Gynoecious plants were Horticultural Crops, Karnataka during Dec 2015
observed in IIHR-147 and IIHR-61 germplasm by University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot.
which were crossed with the germplasm lines Large scale seed production of CGMS based chilli
having different genetic back ground like, long/ F1 hybrids viz, Arka Meghana, Arka Harita and
medium long fruits, green, dark green/cream fruit Arka Khyati and chilli variety, Arka Suphal was
color etc., F1 seeds of these crosses were collected taken up under the Seed Village Concept during
for further evaluation. the period.
Arka Khyati (MSH 206), CGMS based high yielding chilli

F1 hybrid recommended for notification
BTG-147 Gynoecious plant
DUS testing of bottle gourd (Lagenaria

sinceraria) and bitter gourd (Momordica
charantia): Eleven bottle gourd entries and 18
biter gourd entries were characterized for DUS
traits and monitoring of the DUS Entries was
conducted successfully with the participation
of private seed company, M/s Neziveedu Seeds
Company who contributed the entries.
Maintenance of reference varieties: Twenty
four reference varieties of bottle gourd were CGMS based chilli F1 hybrids seed production under seed
maintained. Sixteen bitter gourd reference varieties village concept
namely, Pusa Vishesh, Pusa Do-Mausami, Sel.5,
MC-84, Sel.1, Arka Harit, Hirkani, Phule Green Evaluation of advanced breeding lines for
Gold, Phule Ujwala, Meghana-2, Preethi, NDBT- biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in chilli and
9, Kalyanpur Baramashi, NDBT-7, HABG-1, bell pepper: Five promising chilli populations
Co-1 were also maintained. derived from IHR 3453 × IHR 4503 and IHR 4516
× IHR 3476 with high yield, significant WUE and
Chilli and Bell pepper root mass were selected, evaluated and further
Varietal identification and large scale seed
production: Arka Khyati (MSH-206), a CGMS
based high yielding chilli F1 hybrid for fresh
market, with fruits of 12 X 1cm, smooth and
medium pungent, light green and turn red on
maturity, tolerant to CMV, yielding 40-45t/ ha
(fresh) & 5-5.5t/ha (dry) chilli in 180 days was
recommended for notification of crop variety
under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 by the Performance of advanced breeding lines with combined
State Seeds Sub-Committee on Crop Standards resistance to CMV, ChiVMV & thrips
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advanced. Three promising chilli inbred lines Development of DUS guidelines for Capsicum
with combined resistance to CMV, ChiVMV and annuum L.: ICAR-IIHR as Nodal Centre for
thrips were evaluated along with the susceptible stipulating DUS guidelines for Capsicum annuum
check for yield, fruit quality, resistance to thrips, L. finalized the draft and the same was gazette
CMV and ChiVMV. notified in July 2015. Forty-nine example varieties
One hundred chilli lines were screened for (including chilli, bell pepper and paprika) were
tospovirus resistance through mechanical maintained during the period.
inoculation and among them three lines showed NAGS for Capsicum sp: ICAR-IIHR is a
high level of resistance to GBNV based on visual National Active Germplasm Site (NAGS) for
observations and ELISA testing. In order to Capsicum sp. Seven hundred and eighteen
introgress major soil borne pathogens (bacterial capsicum germplasm lines (EC lines-212 and IC
wilt, Phytophthora root rot and nematodes) R lines-508) received from NBPGR, New Delhi
genes into moisture stress tolerant line, IHR were characterized for 46 morphological traits
4517-crosses were attempted in all possible along with three released varieties and multiplied
combinations and the F1 seeds were collected. during the period. Morphological variability was
Five advanced bell pepper lines with an average digitalized and seeds were deposited at NBPGR,
yield of 3.5 kg/ plant were evaluated for heat New Delhi for LTS.
tolerance under controlled conditions. The Diversification of male sterility in chilli and
Carbon exchange rate ranged from 19.6 – 21.4 bell pepper: Twelve CGMS lines and one GMS
µmmol/m2/s in CHT3-1 and Arka Mohini and the line along with their corresponding maintainer
pollen germination ranged from 12-16% at 400C lines were maintained. Genotyping for sterile
in CHT3-1 and Arka Mohini. cytoplasm, sterile nuclear genes and fertility
restorer genes was carried out. In order to
diversify GMS line in chilli, 19 sets of crosses
were attempted and the seeds collected. For
incorporating sterile genes into bell pepper lines,
four cross combinations were done utilizing
MS3 (B), MS4 (B) and MS12 with Arka Mohini
and Arka Gaurav and seeds collected. In order
to search new sterile cytoplasm across the
Capsicum sp.(C. annuum–9, C. chinense–19, C.
baccatum-10, C. frutescens–11, C. chacoense–4,
C. pubescens-3 and Solanum pseudocapsicum–1)
common stable maintainer line (MS2B) was used
as male parent and 36 F1’s were raised to get F2
seed for further phenotyping and genotyping. For
MAS background selection, 325 SSRs markers
Trichome density and thrips damage in thrips-

resistant vs thrips susceptible lines in chilli
Evaluation of advanced breeding lines for fruit
quality traits in chilli and bell pepper: Genetic
analyses of backcross populations of IHR 3476
(non-pungent, sweet pepper, Capsicum annuum)
and IHR 4501 (highly pungent, C. chinense) Gel picture showing the PCR amplification 324 SSR
revealed superiority for five fruit quality traits primers with recurrent parents (RP) and one CGMS line
(MS3 A) of chilli with an amplicon sizes between 150-
such as placenta length, placenta width, TSS,
550 bp; R1= A. Suphal & CM334, A1= MS3A, R2= A.
fruit to seed ratio and total capsaicinoids over the
Mohini & P. Jwala; M= 100bp ladder
parent IHR 3476.
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were screened across six cross combinations,

in which 309 were amplified and 138 markers
showed polymorphism. The primers used were
evenly distributed across 12 chromosomes in chilli
and the polymorphic primers that are < 6 per LG
needs to be strengthened further. Hence, another
Schematic representation of RNAi gene construct of
90 SSRs are procured for further genotyping.
coat protein (cp), RNA dependent RNA polymerase (2a),
For MAS foreground selection markers linked
silencing suppressor (2b) for CMV resistance
to sterile cytoplasm, sterile nuclear and restorer
in chilli.
genes were validated.
At CHES, Bhubaneswar, work has been initiated
Marker assisted selection in chilli: Eight
for marker assisted root stock breeding in chilli
nematode resistant lines and three nematode
and F1 hybrids. The following crosses viz., CM
susceptible lines were genotyped with eight SSR
334 x Arka Suphal, Arka Suphal x Anugraha and
markers, two SCAR markers and one CAPS Anugraha x CM334 have been made for comb-
marker that are linked to Me genes; and among ing the resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora
them GPMS171 showed polymorphism between root rot and root knot nematodes and generation
R and S lines. of BC1F1 of these crosses is being attempted.
Brinjal
Varietal development: Three advanced breeding
lines of crosses derived from IIHR-108 × IIHR-3
namely Arka Avinash (IIHR-37-36-4-20) (40-42
Gel picture showing PCR amplification GPMS-SSR
primers with eight resistant (R) and three susceptible (S)
t/ha), Arka Harshitha (IIHR-37-36-4-4) (36-38 t/
samples. Amplification at 320bp indicates susceptibility ha) and Arka Unnathi (IIHR-37-36-13-16) (34-36
and 300-bp fragment in resistant (R) lines t/ha ) with high yield and resistance to bacterial
(M=100bp ladder) wilt were identified for release at institute level
Genetic fidelity test was carried out in both ultra by VTIC during September, 2015.
dried (3.5 and 1.3%) and room temperature (RT) Evolving high yielding varieties / F1 hybrids
dried (5.8%) chilli seeds. No deleterious effect of of Manjarigota fruit types: Out of fifteen
ultra drying was seen at biochemical and molecular individual plant selections evaluated for fruit
level as there were no noticeable changes either in yield and quality, two IPS derived from cross
protein, enzyme expression and DNA integrity as IIHR438-2 x IIHR-571-5-3-1-2-7 (2.45 kg/plant),
compared to RT dried seeds IIHR438-2 × IIHR-571-5-3-1-4-3 (2.00 kg /plant)
Design and preparation of dsRNA construct were promising for fruit yield, quality and texture.
in pBI121 for cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) Performance of advanced breeding lines in
resistance in chilli: Confirmation of CMV Manjarigota fruit type (spiny parent): Out of
Sense+Intron+Antisense fragments in pBluescript ten IPS derived from crosses between IIHR228
×IIHR-571, one IPS IIHR 228 ×IIHR-571 -6-
4-1-9-4 (1.86 kg/plant) was promising for fruit
yield, quality and texture. The seeds of promising
individual were multiplied and collected for
further evaluation.
Incorporation of bacterial wilt resistance in
M- 1kb ladder, 1- pBluescript-CMV uncut plasmid, Manjarigota fruit type: Out of fifteen individual
2- pBluescript-CMV plasmid digested with BamHI+SacI plants evaluated for resistance to bacterial wilt,
(970bp), 3- pBluescript-CMV plasmid digested with one IPS namely, 2BMG-1×IIHR438-2-1-2-46-1-7
BamHI+ NotI (600bp), 4- pBluescript-CMV plasmid with 2.3 kg/plant was promising and performing
digested with SacI+XbaI (600bp), 5- pBluescript-CMV better for bacterial wilt resistance and yield
plasmid digested with NotI+XbiI(230bp), 6- pBluescript whereas commercial check MEBH-10 succumbed
control uncut plasmid to wilt.
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Trait Arka Avinash Arka Harshitha Arka Unnathi

Growth habit Plants tall and spreading Plants tall and spreading Plants tall and spreading
Plant Colour Dark green stem with dark Dark green stem with dark green Dark green stem with dark
green foliage foliage. green foliage
Flower colour Purple Purple Purple
Fruit colour Green long with fleshy green Green long with fleshy green Green long with fleshy green
calyx calyx calyx
Fruit texture Smooth Smooth Smooth
Days to first fruit 50-58 48-55 48-52
maturity
Crop duration 65-115 days 65-115 days 65-115 days
Yield potential 40-42 t/ha 36-38 t/ha 34-36t/ha
Arka Avinash Arka Hrashitha Arka Unnathi
Evaluation of segregating progenies in Bottle Maintenance and seed production of wild

Brinjal background: A large F2 population species: Eleven wild species namely Solanum
derived from crosses between IIHR-104 and aethiopicum L., S. incanum L. / S. insanum, S.
Arka Neelakant, Arka Nidhi were evaluated for indicum L., S. macrocarpon L., S. mammosum
resistance to bacterial wilt and yield. Individual L., S. nigrum L., S. sisymbrifoliumL, S. torvum
plant selections were made based on fruit size, Swartz, S. viarum L., S. gilo (two accessions) were
fruit shape, fruit colour yield and resistance to raised for maintenance and seeds were multiplied
bacterial wilt. Yield per plant ranged from 2.5 to and shared with other institutes and SAUs.
3.0 kg/plant. Seeds from the best performing IPS
Plant Variety Protection and DUS testing
were collected and advanced to F3 generation for
(PPV&FRA): Thirty four varieties/hybrids
further evaluation and selection.
were raised for maintenance breeding and seeds
multiplied. All the candidate varieties were
characterized for 47 morphological traits as per
the DUS test descriptors
Fruit and seed set of BC1 and F1 interspecific
hybrid (S. macrocarpon x S. melongena):
BC1F2 and BC2 seeds were obtained from the
reciprocal cross of Solanum macrocarpon x
2BMG-1 x IIHR104 x IIHR104 x
Solanum melongena which could be utilized as
IIHR438-2-1-2-46-1-7 Arka Neelakant Arka Nidhi
novel genetic stocks for use in pre-breeding and
crop improvement studies.
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GAEggplant Rs Description and GenBank Plant species Identity (%) E- value

accession number
> LRStRGA9 Lycopersicon hirsutum clone Lycopersicon 100 6.8
PK34_210 RGA marker
sequence
> LRStRGA-5 Solanum melongena genes Solanum melongena 75% 1e-30
for DNA polymerase
θ-like protein, hypothetical
proteins, BURP domain-
containing protein 17-like
> LRStRGA-34 Bartonella schoenbuchensis Bartonella 89% 1e-12
R1 contig4, whole genome schoenbuchensis
shotgun sequence
>Eggplant E-34 Solanum demissum Solanum demissum 69% 1e-10
haplotype R3b genotype
SH83-92-488 late blight
resistance gene cluster
Screening and evaluation for brinjal shoot and 20% (2/10) respectively on control and Bt
and fruit borer resistance and yield: Among transgenic brinjal plants.
16 inter-specific F4 lines (S.macrocarpon x Okra
S.melongena ) screened by artificial challenging
of Leucinoides moths in net-houses, 16 plants Evaluation and characterization of germplasm
were identified for resistance to BFSB (0-10%) for yield, quality resistance to YVMV and
and high yield (2.5 to 3.9 kg/plant). Significant powdery mildew diseases during summer:
negative correlation (r=-0.470) was found between Fifty one accessions including two local checks,
polyphenol oxidase and percent fruit infestation Arka Anamika and Pusa Sawani were evaluated
due to BFSB. Thirty one advanced breeding F4 and characterized as per NBPGR descriptors.
lines resistant to Leucinoides were selected after Among them, Acc. IIHR- 394 gave the highest
confirmation through biochemical analysis and fruit yield of 1.21 kg/plant with 17.1 cm fruit
forwarded to F5 generation for further screening length, 1.60 cm fruit diameter and zero incidence
and evaluation. of YVMV and PM followed by IIHR-372 with
1.17 kg/plant while Arka Anamika and Pusa
Marker assisted breeding in brinjal: Resistance- Sawani recorded 620 and 360 g yield per plant
gene markers for plant defence were isolated from with 30-50% susceptibility to YVMV. Fruits are
bacterial wilt (BW) resistant Solanum torvum, dark green, smooth, tender and have five ridges
CARI-1 (Andaman islands) and IIHR 107. Wilt and maturity of <40 days after sowing. IIHR 400,
susceptible, IIHR-108 and Ramnagar local were recorded purple fruit with 1.036 kg/plant yields
also used. Seven different degenerative primers and 0% incidence of YVMV.
were designed for conserved R-genes/RGA
motifs and used to screen resistant and susceptible
varieties. Analysis of four RGA sequences
revealed that LRStRGA9 having high similarity
to PK34_210 RGA sequence of tomato showed
resistance to bacterial wilt. Similarity search
between Eggplant RGAs and GenBank accessions IIHR -394 IIHR-372 IIHR-400
carried out using the BLASTp algorithm. Some Evaluation of elite lines of okra for yield,

of the selected hits had high level of identity and quality and resistance YVMV and powdery
E-value with R-genes from different plants. mildew during kharif: Among forty three elite
Transgenic brinjal: Fruit damage by fruit and lines evaluated, IIHR-11-1-50 , IIHR-11-1-53,
shoot borer at 10-15 days, was 87% (13/15) IIHR-11-1-69 and IIHR HR-299-1 were high
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yielding (27.6,26.5, 24.2 and 24.6 kg / 3 m2) and Artificial screening of wild species against
resistant to YVMV and PM. Fruits were 11.2 cm YVMV: Among the six wild species screened
long with a diameter of 1.4 cm, smooth, tender, artificially using side grafting with YVMV
dark green, free from hairs and matured early susceptible scion, A. angulosus var. grandiflorus
at 50 days after sowing. It can be grown both in and A. tetraphyllus, there was no incidence of
and kharif seasons in both poly houses and under YVMV after 30, 60 and 90 days of grafting.
open field.
Screening of wild species for resistance to
YVMV: Among six wild species screened for
YVMV under filed condition during summer,
A. tetraphyllus (EC-329394), A. angulosus
var.grandiflorus, IIHR-320, A. cailee and
A.tuberculatus (IC-305676) showed zero
incidence while the highly susceptible line Acc A. angulosus var. A. tetraphyllys
1685 recorded 80% incidence of YVMV. grandiflorus
Development of inter-specific hybrids for
transfer of YVMV resistance into cultivated
lines: YVMV resistant lines with three wild
species, namely, A. callie, A. teteraphyllus var.
tetraphyllus and A. angulosus var. grandiflorus.
A. esculentus X A. Caille – F1 viable seeds but
sterile hybrid and F1 treated with colchicine.
Viable seed and sterile hybrids and in F2 82
IIHR-11-1-5 A. angulosus var. grandiflorus seeds were collected. A. esculentus (2288) x A.
Evaluation of GMS based F1 hybrids for tuberculatus and A. tetraphyllus. In case of A.
yield, quality and resistance to YVMV disease angulosus flowering initiation was delayed and
during summer: Among eight GMS based F1 no synchronization between cultivated and wild
hybrids evaluated with two check commercial species due to photo-insensitive in nature. A.
hybrids (Sarika and Sonakshi) and the sick line esculentus was crossed to A. angulosus F1 seed
Acc.1685, the two hybrids, GMS-4 x IIHR 299 sown and no fertile flower was noticed. The same
(GMSH-7) and GMS-4 x 551 gave higher yield F1 plant was treated with 0.15 % colchine get
(23.4 t/ha and 21.5 t/ha respectively) and showed doubled the chromosome and C1 plant was selfed
resistance to YVMV under field condition. The and C2 seeds at NBPGR, RS, Thrissur.
commercial check, Sarika recorded 19.4 t/ha with Inheritance of YVMV resistance: Out of a total
no incidence of YVMV. The fruits of GMS 4 x of 500 F2 plants of the cross between YVMV
IIHR299 are dark green, smooth, thin, free from resistant and susceptible plants screened, 269
hairs and with five ribs and showed early maturity plants showed resistance. Chi-square analysis
with 50% flowering in 35.6 days. indicated that two genes might govern YVMV
Estimation of mineral, mucilage and crude resistance.
fibre content in pre-release hybrids: Among Development of molecular markers linked to
the seven pre-release hybrids, the top-yielding YVMV: Mapping population is developed using
hybrid, GMS-4 x IIHR -299 had higher amount resistant and susceptible parents. F1 30 plants, F2
of phosphorous (0.75%), potassium (3.70%), 500 plants and BC1 and BC2 each 30 plants were
magnesium (1%) and zinc (43.34 ppm) in fresh raised for inheritance studies. YVMV symptom
fruits with 0.795% mucilage and 6.85% crude appeared very late, up to 60 days P2 got 65%
fibre. However, GMS-4 x 285 had higher amount YVMV and F2 only 60 plants.
of iron (51.1ppm) and manganese (12.6 ppm)
coupled with higher mucilage content (1.08%).
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DNA finger print database for deep lobed YLMF63 and multipliers MLTMS59 x MLTMS62
lines: DNA finger printing of deep lobed lines male sterile lines were back crossed with identified
namely, IC-0598746, IC-0598747, IC-0598748, maintainer lines (BC2F1) to develop the isogenic
IC-0598749 and IC-0598750 revealed three major lines.
clusters. The line, 10-11-594 (IC-0598749) falling
under Cluster I was free from yellow mosaic virus,
cluster II consisting of 10-11-551(IC-0598746)
and 10-11-581 (IC-0598747) lines showed early
flowering and dark green fruit colour while
Cluster III [10-11-478 (IC-0598748)] gave the
highest fruit yield of 1.05 kg/plant with purple
coloured petals on two sides.
Male sterile lines of Rose onion (Rose MS 601-20)
Onion yellow (MSYL-29)
Breeding for resistance to purple blotch Identification of male sterile lines: Six each of
disease: Thirty two F1 hybrids were developed by red and white onions, seven yellow onion and
crossing four purple blotch disease resistant male four multiplier onion lines were identified.
sterile lines and eight male fertile lines. Among Molecular study: Two markers tightly linked
the crosses, the three hybrids namely, PBR MS to both alleles at MS locus that will allow
318 x PBRC 340, PBR MS 319 x PBRC 339 and breeders to directly select maintainer lines in
PBR MS 317 x PBRC340 were resistant to purple different background onions were obtained. This
blotch disease and gave high bulb yield. Of the is expected to improve the speed of selection of
twenty advanced lines evaluated for combined hybrid F1 cultivars in onion.
resistance to purple blotch, basal rot and white
rot during kharif season, three namely PBR- Carrot
130-81, PBR-126-67 and PBR-522-610 showed Development of stable high carotene male
combined resistance to all three diseases under sterile lines: Four advanced male sterile lines
field condition. (MS 138-203, 202-208, 233-203, 261-214) were
Breeding for tolerance to soil moisture stress: identified as stable with good root yield and quality
Thirty five advance lines were evaluated of characters. Among the maintainer lines, MF 116-
which, MST 22-726 and MST 19-723 showed 125 and MF 118-166 were pure and stable for
tolerance to soil moisture stress in both field and fertility with good root yield and quality. Three
laboratory conditions with a high bulb yield of male sterile lines, HC-116-125, HC-125-200 and
30-35 t/ha. Stress was imposed by withholding HC-202-208 had high carotene content with good
water for twenty five days in field, after 30 days quality characters.
of transplanting under rain shelter and 8 days of Breeding for resistance to powdery mildew
stress in polyhouse condition in pots with the disease: The advanced line NL83 showed
same age of the seedlings. resistance to powdery mildew disease with a PDI
Breeding for processing: Evaluation of crosses of 8. The NL83 had long roots (17cm), good root
between Arka Swadista (18-20% TSS, and 16- size (3.5-4cm), root weight (80g), high carotene
18% dry matter content) with inbreds of selected content (15 mg %), deep orange, self-core and
commercial lines for processing qualities showed cylindrical smooth roots.
that the progenies were of intermediate size and
quality. Isolation of male sterile lines showed
segregation for colour, fertility and sterility. The
best performing progenies of male sterile and
fertile lines were selected.
Breeding F1 hybrids of yellow, rose and
multiplier onion for export: Rose onion, Rose Male sterile line: NL 83 with resistance
MS 807 x Rose MF131; yellow onion YLMS91 x MS 30-50 to powdery mildew
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Identification of male sterile lines through Breeding line IC 525224 x IC 525239-05-1-6

genotyping and phenotyping: Among the 20 could withstand day temperature up to 350C with
male sterile lines identified, MS 279 and MS- 280 a maximum yield of 13.2 t/ha. Number of pods
were pure while MS- 244, MS- 245, MS- 247, per plant (30) and pod yield (13.2 t/ha) were
MS- 257, MS-263 and MS-280 were promising maximum in (IC 525224 x IC 525239)-10-1-6-1.
for root yield and quality characters. SSR4 marker
was present in male-fertile progeny while being
absent in male-sterile F1 plants showing a perfect
match with the phenotypic trait.
French bean
Evolving pole type varieties with resistance to
rust and MYMV: Evaluation of crosses between
MYMV resistant lines and advanced rust resistant
breeding lines of the cross IIHRPB-1 x IC-525236 (IC 525235 x AA)-09-3 BS-1 (IC 525224 x
and crosses involving IIHRPB-2, 3, 4, 7 (pole IC 525239)- 10-1-6-1.
type) and IC-525236, Arka Anoop (rust resistant) Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis
and IIHR 231 (dark green and pencil podded) and unguiculata L.)
gave 40 IPS (dark green, round and stringless
pods) with rust resistance. Yield ranged from 17- Evolving cowpea variety resistant to rust: Five
23 t/ha. breeding lines of the cross VS-389, Pusa Komal,
Arka Suman and Arka
Samrudhi were evaluated.
IIHR-16 (VS 389 x Pusa
Komal) 09-1-5-2-4 is early
(50days) and the pods are
borne above the canopy
and yielded 20t/ha. Pods
were light green, stringless
and thin. There was no
incidence of rust disease. (VS 389 x Pusa
IIHR 231 IIHRPB-7 x
(IIHRPB-2 x IC-525236) Arka Anoop Garden Pea Komal) 09-1-5-2-4
Evaluation of advance breeding lines for

Evolving varieties tolerant to stem fly: Six earliness, pod yield and quality: Evaluation of
breeding lines of the crosses Arka Anoop x IC five advance breeding lines of the cross involving
525239 and IC 525235 x Arka Anoop along Arka Pramodh and Oregon Sugar (Mid-season line
with parents and high yielding varieties, Arka tolerant to high temperature, resistant to powdery
Suvidha and Arka Anoop were evaluated for stem mildew and rust), IIHR 103 and IIHR 105 (both
fly tolerance. Stem fly larvae were present to the early lines) during kharif 2015 led to three lines,
extent of 2.2 per plant in resistant breeding line IIHR 2-9, 3-16 and 5-13 were identified by VTIC,
compared to 14 in control. The yield ranged from IIHR and released as Arka Nirmal, Arka Harini
7.25 to 16.2 t/ha. Pod yield was maximum (16.2 t/ and Arka Mayur respectively.
ha) in (IC 525235 x Arka Anoop)-3 BS-1. Evaluation on of Advance breeding lines for
Evolving varieties tolerant to high temperature: High temperature tolerance (up to 35OC):
Ten breeding lines of the cross IC 525224 x IC Evaluation of advance breeding lines of the cross
525239 along with parents and high yielding Arka involving KTP 4, IIHR 544, Arka Sampoorna,
Komal and Arka Anoop varieties were evaluated Oregon Sugar Arka Ajit, Arka Priya and Arka
during summer for high temperature tolerance. Pramodh during summer, showed that IIHR 15-6,
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IIHR 15-15 and IIHR 15-21 were tolerant to high Seeds are dark green round, medium and sweet.
temperature. These were released as Arka Tapas, Pod yield: 6.6 t/ha in 90 days
Arka Uttam and Arka Chaitra respectively.
Arka Uttam
Arka Nirmal
It is a tall, mid-season
Plant height: 45-50 cm
variety.
Pod maturity: 40-42 days
Pods mature in 62 days.
Pod length: 7.5 cm
Pods are round at maturity,
Pod width: 1.3 cm medium long (6.9 cm) and
Pod shape: Straight round pod width is 1.43 cm.
10 pod weight: 75 g Pods are dark green and
Shelling %: 60 straight.
Seeds: Dark green bold and Seeds are dark green round,
sweet. medium bold and sweet.
Pod yield: 8.5 t/ha in 60 days. Pod yield: 7.4 t/ha in 90 days.
Arka Harini Arka Chaitra
Plant height: 55 cm It is a tall, mid-season
Pod maturity: 43-45 days variety.
Pod length: 8.5 cm Pods mature in 64 days.
Pod width: 1.2 cm Pods are round at maturity,
medium long (6.9 cm) and
Pod shape: Straight round
pod width is 1.40 cm.
10 pod weight: 75 g
Pods are light green and
Shelling %: 60 straight.
Seeds: Dark green bold and Seeds are round, light green,
sweet. medium bold and sweet.
Pod yield: 8.7 t/ha in 60 days Pod yield 7.1 t/ha in 90 days.
Arka Mayur
3.2.3. Ornamental Crops
Plant height: 55 cm
Pod maturity: 45 days Tuberose
Pod length: 8 cm Breeding for small flowered tuberose varieties
Pod width: 1.3 cm for garland purpose: Inter-varietal hybridization
Pod shape: Straight oval was carried out involving Arka Sugandhi, IIHR-
10 Pod weight: 70 g 6, Mexican Single, Shringar, Vaibhav and
Shelling %: 57 Variegated.
Seeds: Dark green bold and
sweet. Multiplication of promising lines: The
Pod yield: 8.4 t/ha in 60 days. promising lines such as Hybrid 1 x 6 (1), Shringar
OP, IIHR-4 and clonal selection of Arka Nirantara
Arka Tapas were multiplied for further evaluation.
It is a medium tall, mid- Evaluation of intervarietal hybrids: A total of
season variety. 157 F1 hybrids of the five different crosses were
Pods mature in 60 days. evaluated for growth and flowering characters.
Pods are nearly oval-round
Screening for nematode resistance: The
at maturity, medium long
(7.8cm) and pod width is cultivars/OP/hybrids, viz., Shringar, IIHR-2,
1.57 cm. Suvasini, IIHR-5, IIHR-6, Mexican Single,
Pearl Double, 1x6(1), 1x 6(2), Hybrids-6(op),
Pods are dark green and
Variegated, Arka Sugandhi, Hyderabad Single,
straight.
Hyderabad Double, Vaibhav, Arka Nirantara,
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Shringar OP, Swarna Rekha, Phule Rajani, GKTC- cultivation with a higher production potential (1.5
4, Calcutta Single, Calcutta Double, Bidhan-1, kg/plant/year) compared to Ruby Star, Charisma,
Bidhan-2 and Bidhan-3 were found tolerant while Sopha Gold and Single Orange. The flowers have
the genotypes IIHR-4, Prajwal and Shringar OP an attractive colour and flower opening with a
were susceptible. shelf life of 6 days. Considering the floriferousness
of breeding lines, IIHRR 13-31, IIHRR 13-28-1,
Gladiolus
IIHRR 13-24, IIHRR 3-7-11 and IIHRR 9-13, (a
Evaluation of genotypes for Fusarium, thrips climber line) were selected for further evaluation.
and viruses: The genotypes were evaluated
Resistance breeding for black spot: Among the
against two geographically diverse cultures of
21 genotypes screened for incidence of black spot,
Fusarium viz., IIHR culture and Solan culture
IIHRR 3-7-12 had the least incidence (<10 PDI)
of which Psittacinus hybrid was found to be
while IIHRR 4-9-19, IIHRR 4-5-12, IIHRR 4-4-2,
resistant. The highest damage was recorded
IIHRP-36 and IIHRR 11-2 showed PDI ranging
in ‘Arka Shobha’ (57.5%) followed by ‘Arka
from 26 to 50.
Naveen’ (56.6%) and lowest recorded in ‘Arka
Amar’ (12.5%). In four varieties, the presence Resistance breeding for powdery mildew:
of Bean yellow mosaic virus was detected with The resistance of IIHRR 13-4 against powdery
mosaic symptoms. BYMV was absent in the mildew was confirmed by artificial inoculation.
variety ‘Arka Aarti’
Carnation
Evaluation of advanced lines: Five promising
Screening of 10 accessions against two Fusarium
hybrid selections having orange-red (IIHRG-3),
isolates (IARI and IIHR) was completed. Three
yellow (IIHRG-4), red-purple (IIHRG-6 and 7)
genotypes viz., Charmant, Bizet and Orange
and purple–violet (IIHRG-12) floret colour with
Vienna were found to be tolerant.
cut flower traits are at pre-release stage.
IIHRCH-5 recorded higher stalk length (> 55 cm)
Rose
(Grade A) and 10.3 days of vase life, while traits
Breeding for cut flower: IIHR 7-1, IIHR 7-2 and such as flower size, bud length and stem strength
IIHR 3-18-2 were superior performers among were on par with the commercial checks.
the eight advanced breeding lines tested under
Six Dianthus chinensis lines were stable for flower
polyhouse for yield and quality. IIHRR 9-6 scored
colour and flower form. Seed setting was recorded
the highest with respect to stalk length (80 cm),
in varieties, Pink Dover, Liberty and Bizet when
flower stalk yield (150/m2), keeping quality (6
used as seed parent.
days) and resistance to pest and diseases. IIHRR
9-6 was moderately resistant to mite. The mite Gerbera
damage was less (<10%) compared to commercial
Hybridization and evaluation of hybrids: Two
varieties ‘First Red’ and ‘Tajmahal’
hundred crosses were made among different
parents. Five hybrids, IIHR 15-7, IIHR 3-4, IIHR
6-18, IIHR2-1 and IIHR3 showed varying degree
of tolerance to thrips. Quality traits such as, flower
diameter, stalk length and stalk diameter were
significantly higher in these hybrids compared to
check, although they did not show tolerance to
pests and diseases.
IIHR 9-6 in naturally Flowers of IIHRR 11-2

ventilated polyhouse suitable for open field
cultivation
Breeding for open field conditions: IIHRR
11-2 was found to be promising for open field
IIHR3-4 IIHR15-7 IIHR 6-18
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Chrysanthemum varieties and selections were more floriferous and

resistant to wilt compared to Local variety under
Breeding for quality traits: Evaluation of 209
field conditions.
open pollinated seedlings of Pink Cloud, Lalpari,
Red Stone, Flirt, Autumn Joy, Shukla, Sunil, Gamma ray irradiation (18 Gy) led to mortality
Liliput and White Prolific for flower traits revealed (55 %) in rooted cuttings and leaf abnormalities
that 2-13, 2-16 and 5-9 were early flowering with at 40 and 50 Gy in ‘Arka Ambara’ and ‘Arka
attractive flowers. IIHR 4-8 and one novel OP Shravya’ after 45 days.
line IIHR 6-33 with golden yellow foliage were
Arka Shravya was suitable for pot culture and
promising.
landscaping due to its spreading habit and
floriferous nature.
Marigold
Registration: A novel genetic stock IIHRMGYP-1
was registered by NBPGR with the registration
number INGR15036.
Apetaloid male sterile lines: Two apetaloid
IIHR 6-33 with OP line IIHR 4-8
sterile lines bearing flowers without petals were
golden yellow foliage for pot culture
stabilised through selfing and intercrossing.
China aster IIHR10521AB and IIHR10572AB were the two
male sterile lines stabilized over six generations
Breeding for cut flower, bedding and pot
of intercrossing. Both the lines were similar in
culture: A total of 62 crosses were made for cut
their sterility character except for plant height.
flower, bedding and pot culture using five IIHR
Apetaloid sterile plants were homozygous
varieties as female parents.
recessive (msms) and fertile plants of sterile line
Evaluation of pure lines for cut flower: were heterozygous (Msms).
Evaluation of pure lines with Arka Kamini as
Petaloid male sterile lines: Petaloid male sterile
check for cut flower traits showed that pure lines,
lines IIHRR 2_2(S) having cytoplasmic male
IIHRCC 5-1, IIHR G-13, IIHR J-3 and IIHR J3-2
sterility and an isogenic maintainer line IIHRR
were promising for cut flower. New variants with
2_2 (F) were stabilized. Crossing of petaloid
reduced length of petals were found from Arka
male sterile lines with pure fertile lines resulted in
Poornima and Arka Violet Cushion and a new
progenies of all petaloid sterile plants (100%) and
semi-double variant was recorded from Arka
confirmed the inheritance by cytoplasmic male
Shashank.
sterility.
Evaluation of pure lines for vase life: Vase life of
Jasmine
cut flowers of three advanced lines and Local Pink
were evaluated under room condition (24oC - 28oC Seventeen species were collected and reconfirmed
and 50 - 67% RH) in distilled water. Maximum through in vitro pollen germination.
vase life was recorded in Line IIHR J 3 (12.8 Mutation breeding in J. malabaricum using Ethyl
days) followed by IIHR 69-2 (11.6 days), IIHR Methane Sulphonate showed no morphological
J 3-2 (10.2 days), whereas, Local Pink recorded changes in young plants.
least vase life (8 days).
Six hybrid seedlings (J. malabaricum x J.
Crossandra grandiflorum) were maintained in nursery and
Screening of Crossandra genotypes against these seedlings will be established in field for
Phytopthora wilt by artificial inoculation showed further evaluation.
the highest mortality of 66.7 % in ‘Local’ Anthurium
crossandra followed by 22.2 % in ‘Arka Kanaka’
and 11.1 % in ‘Arka Shravya’. ‘Arka Ambara’ Evaluation of seventeen hybrids comprising
and ‘Arka Shreeya’ showed no mortality. IIHR fragrant and non-fragrant types showed parity
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with the commercial hybrid in stalk length. Selections based on seed coat colour: Eight
However, spathe length and diameter of hybrids selections with novel seed coat colour variants
were less and spadix diameter was bigger than the were evaluated for seed yield and L-dopa content.
check variety. Seed yield ranged from 157 to 265 g/plant and
L-dopa content varied between 4.50 to 5.73%.
In vitro leaves from 16 lines were used for callus
IIHR SC 6 line recorded higher seed yield of 265
induction on MS medium supplemented with
g/plant with an L-dopa content of 5.32%.
auxin 2,4-D. Twelve lines successfully produced
callus (nodular callus) between 25 to 32 days. Genetic analysis: Studies revealed that both
The callus formed was used to induce somatic additive and non-additive gene actions are
embryogenesis. The somatic embryos were then important in the inheritance of the characters.
transferred to plantlet development media. Based on gca effects of the parents, the parents
Arka Dhanvantri, IIHR Selection 8 and IIHR
Selection 2 were best general combiners. This
attribute may be exploited in future breeding
programme to generate genetic variability for
improvement of traits such as, number of flowers
Fragrant Non-fragrant Shoots from per plant, pod length, pod weight, number of
IIHR1-7 IIHR 11-5 callus bunches per plant, number of pods per bunch,
dry pod yield and seed yield per plant. Studies on
3.2.4. Medicinal Crops specific combining ability effects indicated that
Mucuna pruriens the cross IIHR Selection 2 × IIHR Selection 8
was the best specific combiner for economically
Evaluation of advance breeding lines: Eight
important traits like, pod length, pod weight,
advanced selections were evaluated in a replicated
dry pod yield per plant and seed yield per plant.
trial along with three checks. Promising selections
High yielding hybrids were produced not only
and IIHR PS 2 (310g, 5.38%) IIHR PS 14 (322g;
by crossing two high yielding parents, but also
5.0 %) in long duration and in medium duration
by crossing low yielding with high or average
IIHR PS 6 (265g; 5.01%) showed superior
yielding parent, Arka Dhanavantari × Arka
performance.
Aswini and IIHR Selection 8 × IIHR Selection 3.
High L-dopa Selections: High L-dopa selections This finding suggests that in velvet bean, it may
isolated from different crosses with (identified be possible to select recombinants excelling in
L-dopa donors) wild lines with pods having itchy yield and quality from the segregating generations
trichomes as male parent were evaluated. The following simple pedigree method to achieve
selections IIHR 12-6 and IIHR 12-12 combined yield improvement through heterosis breeding,
higher seed yield (173g/plant and 163g/plant) involving genetically distant lines with high or
with high L-dopa content (6.73% and 6.03% average per se performance, as parents.
respectively).
IIHR SEL IIHR SEL IIHR SEL IIHR SEL

PS 6 PS 2 13-6 12-6
Coleus forskholii
Evaluation of advanced selections: Eight good
tuberous rooted hybrids and check K-8 were
Mean L-dopa content (%) of high L-dopa selections over evaluated for morphological and yield traits.
two years
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Out of them, Hy 08-129 and Hy 08-53 recorded the potential hybrids derived line with high dry
significantly higher root yield per plant (76.7 root yield, withanolide content and field resistance
and 66.6g) over check K8 (59.5g). Remaining to diseases and pests.
hybrids were on par with the check for root yield/
plant except Hy 12-5. 08-OP 11, DHS 10, Hy 06- Centella asiatica (Mandukaparni)
5, DHS 14. Higher total forskolin was recorded Evaluation for yield and active ingredient:
in CF 75 (1.77%), Hy 08-53 (1.55%), Hy 12-5 Twelve germplasm lines, two polyploids and
(1.39%), Hy 08-129 (1.36%). Hy 08-129 and Hy one released variety were evaluated for biomass
08-53 recorded higher forskolin yield/plant. Hy yield and Tri-terpenoids content for three years
08-OP 7, Hy 06-9 and CF 16 recorded forskolin i.e., 2013 to 2016. Broad leaved germplasm were
content above 1.0 % while check recorded 0.82 harvested once a month, moderate leaved once in
%. Among sixteen selections evaluated, 08-OP 11, two months and small leaved ones in three months
DHS 10, Hy 06-5, DHS 14 and Hy 06-40 recorded and year wise dry biomass yield is compiled.
higher forskolin yield/plant ranging from 0.71 to Based on dry biomass yield two entries IIHR
0.50g /plant. CA-13 (22.76 q/ha) and IIHR CA-1 (25.06 q/ha)
which were high yielding than check with 14.30q
/ha were selected as promising lines for biomass
yield.
The quality was higher during March-August than
September to February. IIHR CA-13 recorded
higher content of Asiaticoside (>3 %) and total
Tri-terpenes (>6%) than released variety Vallab
Medha (< 2.0 % Asiaticoside and around 5% total
Tri-terpenes). This variety is good for extraction
purpose as industry needs >2 % of Asiaticoside
Performance of superior hybrids of Coleus forskohlii and >6% total Tri-terpenes for cost effective
Establishment of hairy roots of Coleus extraction. Whereas IIHR CA-1 with < 2%
forskohlii: Hairy roots of Coleus forskohlii from Asiaticoside and >5% total Tri-terpenes is good
leaf cultures transformed with Agrobacterium for human consumption. Hence, IIHR CA-1 which
rhizogenes have been obtained. In vitro nodal, is erect type for easy harvesting, fast growing
leaf and root cultures have been initiated. Callus with good leaf size is a potential vegetable type
has been generated from both roots and leaves for as Centella is also used as green leafy vegetable
initiation of suspension cultures. in many parts of Karnataka, India and many other
countries.
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)
Evaluation of Advanced breeding lines: Eight
advance breeding lines (F7 generation) were
evaluated in the second year along with three
national checks (JA-20, JA-134, RVA-100)
and Arka Ashwagandha, an improved variety
developed at IIHR. All the advance breeding
lines were clearly distinguishable from currently
cultivated varieties based on morphological traits,
especially for fruit color (red vs yellow), which will
be useful for variety identification and protection. Promising line of Centella asiatica IIHR CA-1
In the second year performance, advance breeding
line F7-1 was distinctly superior for dry root yield Colchicine induced polyploids: Two polyploids
(10.2 Q/ ha) to currently cultivated varieties (JA- IIHR CA-14 and IIHR CA-15 were developed
20, 4.2 Q/ha; JA-134, 3.20 Q/ha; RVA-100, 3.35 through colchicine treatment and polyploidy was
Q/ha; Arka Ashwagandha, 8.60 Q/ha). It is one of confirmed through cytological investigations.
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differed in stem and leaves based on genotype and

stage of harvest. Out of three genotypes, AP21-2,
IC 342137 showed a stable content both in leaves
and stem.
IIHR-CA-14 IIHR-CA-15 (Polyploid-2)
The lines have chromosome number, 2n=36 and

possessed thick and broad leaves with improved
yield and quality than parent.
Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh)
Studies on ontogenic variation for
andrographolide content: Variation for total
Variation in andrographolide content over
andrographolide (AP) content in stems and
different harvests
leaves was studied in three genotypes AP 21-2,
AP 36-2 and IC 342137 at 30, 60, 90, 120 and Evaluation for biomass and andrographolide
150 days after planting (DAP). Four bioactive content: 28 lines were evaluated for biomass
terpenoids, andrographolide (AP1), 14-deoxy- and andrographolide content with CIM Megha,
andrographolide (AP2), neo-andrographolide Anand Kalmegh as checks. Leaf and stem yield
recorded at 75 DAP and andrographolide (AP)
content in both leaves and stems was estimated
by HPLC. Dry biomass ranged from 13 to 83g/
plant at 75 DAP and AP content varied from 2.85
to 6%. AP yield/plant varied from 73 to 438g/
plant. 12 lines recorded significant higher yield
than the check and Selections 18-3, 18-7, 18-8
and AP 35 recorded very high AP content (5 to
6%). Selections AP 18-3, AP 35, AP 40 and AP45
yielded > 400g/plant AP yield per plant. Lines viz.
AP35, AP18-7, IC111291, AP18-8 and AP18-3
Leaf and stem andrographolide content in genotypes recorded higher content in stems also.
(AP3), and andrograpanin (AP4) were estimated

in stems and leaves during different stages
of growth following HPLC protocol. Total
andrographolide content and AP1, AP2, AP3 and
AP4 showed varying pattern both in stems and
leaves of genotypes studied. In leaves, AP1, AP2
and AP3 were higher at 120 DAP where as AP4
decreased with time. In stems, AP1, AP3 and AP 4
decreased over time where as AP2 increased. Total
andrographolide content in leaves was stable in AP
21-2 and IC342137 while it decreased in AP36-1. Performance of Kalmegh selections for andrographolide
The study revealed that andrographolide content content at 75 DAP
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3.3. Crop production Application of paclobutrazol (PBZ) @ 0.50g a. i.

/m canopy spread by the collar drench method
3.3.1 Fruit Crops
was found to be significantly effective in reducing
Mango vegetative growth, advancing flowering by
Rootstock studies: The maximum tree height reducing duration of bud break and increasing
and spread were recorded with nine years flowering intensity in 17-year-old mango var. Arka
old Totapuri trees grafted on Olour rootstock Neelachal Kesari, percentage of bisexual flowers,
followed by Turpentine rootstock, while the fruit yield and yield efficiency. It was observed
least tree height and spread was with Nekkare that the effect of PBZ was more pronounced in
and Vellaikulamban. The fruit yield was highest enhancing flowering intensity during off-year.
on trees grafted on Turpentine (99.0 kg / tree), Higher application rate of PBZ aggravated
followed by Olour (83.3 Kg / tree) and least on flower compaction. PBZ application increased
Vellaikulamban (44.3 Kg / tree). TSS and acidity but reduced fruit weight, TSS:
acid and sugar: acid ratio, whereas pulp content
Organic nutrition: Vegetative growth, fruit yield and pulp stone ratio were unaffected. Among
and fruit quality established that Alphonso mango three methods; collar drench, dibbling and ring
trees were unaffected by the various organic application, collar drench and ring method were
nutrition treatments tried. The highest yield of more effective in influencing flowering apart from
18.6 kg / tree was recorded with 50% of the RDF low soil residual concentrations of PBZ. Among
as FYM along with Azotobacter + PSB + AM ring and collar drench method, the later was
fungal inoculation. more cost effective. It was observed that, the soil
Jelly seed disorder in Amrapali: Comparison residue of PBZ reached to non-detectable level
of healthy (H) and jelly seed (JS) affected after seven months of application.
fruits of Amrapali mango for the composition Usually mango is not trained like other vines, but
of fatty acids showed a significant reduction in at CHES, Bhubaneswar, mango has been trained
the contents of two very long chain fatty acids on Y shaped trellis and hedge system to harness
(VLCFAs), tetracosanoic and hexacosanoic more solar energy and to obtain quality fruit. An
acids in JS seed, along with an abrupt rise in extra early variety Arka Neelachal Kesari has
cytokinins - zeatin, zeatin riboside, dihydrozeatin been trained on different systems planted at a
riboside, isopentenyl adenine (iP) and isopentenyl spacing of 3 x 4 m. The number of fruiting ter-
adenosine (iPA), compared to H seed. A concurrent minals (4th level) has been kept constant (240) by
increase in the GA3 and IAA was also observed in regulating the number of primary, secondary and
the jelly seed while ABA was significantly lower tertiary branches. Among different systems, the
compared to H seed. These changes suggested hedge system was better in obtaining quality fruit
that the biochemical events preceding seed in terms of fruit weight and TSS.
germination were in progress in JS seed, and
the decrease of VLCFAs in seed of JS affected Banana
Amrapali mango triggered the induction of early Cultivation versus metagenomic profiling of
germination through the production of cytokinins. endophytic bacterial diversity in the shoot tip
Pre-harvest treatment of developing fruits with tissue of banana cv. Grand Naine (Musa sp.),
GA3 (2 g/l) led to higher levels of amylase and revealed the prevalence of a diverse uncultivable
lipase activities while paclobutrazol (10 g/l) microbial ecosystem in planta. Members of
treated fruits exhibited lesser activity compared the phylum Proteobacteria were predominant
to control. Consequently, the incidence of JS was followed by members of the phyla Firmicutes,
higher in GA3 applied fruits (76%) and lower in Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Planctomycetes,
paclobutrazol treated fruits (6%) compared to Cyanobacteria and minor proportions of 14
48% in control. These results indicated that the
rate of JS incidence is regulated by the initiation
of seed germination events
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other phyla. Earlier cultivation based studies had the suitability of coir pith mulching for rainfed
revealed the association of members of the phyla guava production.
Proteobacteria, Firmicutes and Actinobacteria
Polythene mulching in the basins of guava
in the shoot-tissues in banana and other plant
plants maintained higher soil moisture (181 %
species. The enormous endophytic bacterial
more than un-mulched control), till 95 days after
diversity documented in the shoot-tip tissue of
cessation of rains. The fruit number (208.7/plant)
banana (covering 46 classes, 269 genera and 656
and the yield (14.73 kg/plant) were at par with
species), changes our present understanding of
the control (172.3 and 14.1kg/plant, respectively).
the plant - endophyte association and interactions
amongst them.
Guava cv.Arka Kiran trees with

coir pith mulch
Diversity of endophytic bacterial phyla present in the
The post flowering irrigation of guava trees,
shoot-tip tissue of banana cv. Grand Naine deciphered
resulted in significantly higher number of fruits
through 16S rRNA metagenomic profiling
(148/plant), while among the irrigation levels,
Guava 100% CPE was found to yield higher fruits (164/
plant). A similar trend was observed in fruit yield
High Density Planting (HDP) in Guava cv.
/plant.
Allahabad Safeda: The first round of pruning
was carried out in the high density guava
orchards. The yield varied from 6.2 t/ha to 13.0 t/
ha in the initial year of cropping with an average
fruit weight of 110.0g. A new HDP trial with cv.
Arka Kiran was initiated.
Enhancement of Water Use Efficiency (WUE)
in rainfed guava cv. Arka Kiran: Application of
coir pith as soil mulch recorded 171 % more soil
moisture than the un-mulched control (3.79 %
moisture), indicating its superiority in conserving
soil moisture for a period of 65 days after the
cessation of rains. Guava cv.Arka Mridula plants under drip irrigation trial
Coirpith mulch resulted in better canopy during the year
spread (5.97 m2 as against 3.48 m2 in control) Highest WUE (408 to 429 kg/ ha.mm) was
and enhanced the number of fruits in guava recorded when irrigation was scheduled only
significantly (324/ plant as against 172/plant in during one phenophase and lowest WUE was
the control). The treatment also recorded a yield recorded with irrigation at both phenophases.
advantage of 54 to 55%. However, the mean fruit Irrigation at 50% CPE recorded highest WUE
weight was reduced by 12-17 % with coir pith (416.3 kg/ ha.mm) as compared to either 75 %
application as compared to control. The trend was CPE or 100% CPE.
similar during both fruiting seasons suggesting
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Under Eastern coastal region conditions, Seedless and Flame Seedless varieties while least
branch bending during May was found was in Sharad Seedless and Saritha Seedless.
effective to induction of profuse mrig bahar/ The percent fruitfulness was directly correlated
rainy season flowering and thereby production with the C:N ratio, phosphorus content and total
of a heavy crop load during winter. The protein content of shoots measured during fruit
branch bending maintained high C:N ratio bud differentiation stage and inversely correlated
which improved the fruit set and reduced the with total shoot length, cane diameter and inter-
fruit drop. nodal distance.
Grapes Pomegranate
Eight canopy management treatment Pomegranate cv. Bhagwa exhibited dwarfness
combinations were imposed during November- when grafted on Daru rootstock. Maximum plant
December 2015 in Red Globe and Crimson height (2.36 m) and canopy spread (1.62m NS
Seedless grape varieties. In both the varieties, and 2.06m EW) were recorded in tissue cultured
the treatment combination of berry thinning at plants, while grafted plants were reduced in size
8-10 mm stage + ethrel application + basal leaf (1.82 m) and canopy spread (1.51m NS and
removal at veraison, produced quality bunches 1.44m EW). The maximum fruit girth (24.88 cm)
in terms of berry diameter, berry length, TSS, was recorded from air layered plants while it was
anthocyanin content and bunch compactness. The lowest on grafted (23.3 cm) plants. Aril weight
bunches harvested from the treatments without (135.98 g) and aril to rind ratio (1.43) were
the berry thinning component recorded increased highest in air layered plants, while grafted plants
physiological loss of weight (PLW) on the 7th day exhibited the lowest aril weight and (121.13g)
after harvest. However, the treatments with bunch and aril to rind ratio (1.28). Tissue cultured
thinning component recorded the least PLW on 7th plants recorded the highest yield per plant (12.43
day. kg) while the average fruit weight was highest
The effect of pinching level on fruitfulness in (230.73g) in air layered plants, as against 206.85g
Crimson Seedless grapes was studied by imposing in grafted plants. A new HDP trial with spacing
three treatments viz., pinching at 3rd, 4th and 5th of 3.0 x 1.5m was initiated with cv Bhagwa and
leaves and were compared with un-pinched shoots Ruby.
as control. Maximum fruitfulness was recorded
Fig
in the vines which were shoot pinched at 5th leaf
compared to other treatments and the same shoots High Density Planting (HDP) trial on Poona and
recorded leaf area of approximately 3300 cm2. Deanna cultivars revealed that tree height, spread,
However, shoot pinching at 3rd leaf or un-pinched trunk girth, fruit yield and quality parameters were
shoots (control) recorded least percentage of unaffected by spacing treatments. The estimated
fruitfulness. The lower level of pinching (3rd leaf) yield was found to increase with closer spacing,
also resulted in reduced leaf area while control the maximum yield (15.34 t/ha) was obtained at
vines recorded maximum leaf area, inter-nodal 5.0 x 2.0m spacing while the lowest yield (6.60 t/
length and total shoot length. ha) was obtained with wider spacing of 5.0 x 4.0m
in cv. Poona. In cv. Deanna the maximum yield of
In studies on biochemical factors influencing
9.00 t/ha was obtained at 5.0 x 2.0m spacing and
fruitfulness in straight and sub canes of coloured
least yield (5.35 t/ha) was obtained in the wider
grape varieties viz., Flame Seedless, Sharad
spacing of 5.0 x 4.0m. A fresh HDP trial of fig cv.
Seedless, Red Globe, Crimson Seedless and
Excel at 2 x2m spacing was initiated.
Saritha Seedless, sub-canes were developed and
were compared against straight canes with respect Jamun
to their biochemical composition and fruitfulness.
In all the varieties, development of subcanes after Jamun trees cv. Dhoopdal, planted in the spacing
back pruning has a significant effect on fruitfulness. trial did not enter the flowering phase even after
The highest fruitfulness was recorded in Crimson six years of planting.
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Jack both CO-4 and Arka Prabhat showed low lipid

peroxidation values and greater induction of SOD
Rootstock trial of jack revealed that jack seedlings
and catalase activities. Arka Surya recorded an
grew taller compared to rootstocks. Fruiting was
increase in the glutamine content by 52.5% and
not observed on grafted plants, with the exception
alanine content by 39.5%, while CO-4 recorded
of jack on A. hypargyraeus which initiated
an increase in leucine content by 183.7% and
fruiting.
arginine content by 74.7%, indicating the role of
Annona amino acids in salinity tolerance.
The in situ grafting technique for custard apple In cultvar CO-4, salinity stressed plants showed
has been standardized in order to ensure better 16 new proteins, besides the up-regulation of
establishment, growth and precocity in bearing. 21 proteins and down-regulation of 12 proteins.
Five to six month old rootstock can be in situ In cultivar Arka Surya, salinity stressed plants
wedge grafted during December–January. showed the up-regulation of 15 proteins and down-
Custard apple (Annona squamosa) and Ram regulation of 11 proteins with the concomitant
phal (A. reticulata) may be used as root stocks. appearance of 8 new proteins.
However the graft success was relatively more
Seedlings of papaya cultivars Arka Surya and
in A. squamosa. Pre-cured (7-8 days), 15-20 cm
CO-4 inoculated with the endophytic plant
long scions containing 8-10 active buds should be
growth promoting fungus Piriformospora indica
grafted at a height of 15-20 cm. The graft success
(108cfu/g), when subjected to salinity treatment
(85- 94.5%) and growth rate was significantly
recorded higher fruit number/plant, and fruit
high. The in situ grafted plants started bearing
quality attributes viz., carotonoids, flavonoids and
flowers after two years.
ascorbic acid contents.
Pruning studies: The influence of intensity Seed storage studies
(25%, 50% and 75% pruning of previous season
shoots) and time (60, 75 and 90 days after harvest) Seeds of cultivars Arka Surya and Arka Prabhath
of pruning were studied in cv. Arka Sahan. The with 4.2 and 4.1% moisture contents respectively,
highest shoot emergence was observed with 75% when packed in moisture vapour impervious
pruning done 90 days after the last harvest. Fruit containers, recorded higher than 80% germination,
yields were higher with earlier pruning. The pulp even after 50 months of storage under ambient
content of fruits were lowest in 75% pruning. temperature. Whereas seeds with around 8.0%
Tree height, E-W spread, fruit weight, TSS and moisture contents, when stored at the same
pulp seediness were unaffected by the treatments conditions recorded a significant reduction in the
or their interactions. germination percentage (lower than 50 %).
Integrated nutrient management: A new field

experiment involving INM cum fertigation was
initiated on five year old Arka Sahan trees.
Papaya
Optimizing productivity under salinity
and drought stress: Salinity (200 mM NaCl)
treatment increased the total soluble sugars,
reducing sugars, individual sugars- glucose and
sucrose contents and reduced the starch content.
Increases in the total soluble sugars (42.6%) and Seed germination as affected by seed moisture and storage
glucose (59.5%) were high in Arka Prabhat, while temperature over 56 months of storage in papaya cv.
increases in reducing sugars (45.2%) and sucrose Arka Prabhath
(55.2%) were high in CO-4. The reduction in starch
content was lowest in CO-4 (19.1%) and highest Papaya seeds with moisture contents of 8.0%
in Arka Surya (41.9%). Under salinity conditions, when stored at 150C, maintained a high degree
of germination (above 80% germination) upto
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42 months of storage. Whereas seeds with 4% (92.2t/ha) and other fertigation treatments were
moisture content maintained greater than 80% at par with the best performing treatment. Among
germination even after 56 months of storage. the colour capsicum hybrids tested, Triple Star and
The results showed that papaya seeds dried to Inspiration (red), Sunny and Bachata (yellow),
4% moisture content can be stored under ambient recorded significantly higher yields (94.6 to 98.1
conditions for periods upto 4 years and upto 5 t/ha) compared to regular hybrids Bomby and
years when stored at 15o C. Orobelle (86.7 to 90.6 t/ha).
Cropping system studies in Goorg Madarin Root stock studies: Green bell pepper hybrid
Indra was grafted on to seven chilli selections/
A cropping system experiment was established varieties, and grown inside a nylon net house
in CHES, Chettalli during 2004, in which between September 2014 to August 2015. The
various combinations of Coorg mandarin budded graft success was above 90 percent. Green
plants were grown with Coffee (C X R) and capsicum hybrid Indra grafted on different chilli
black pepper (Panniyur 1) under the shade tree roots recorded yields of (119.9 t/ha to 147.8 t/ha)
Erythrina lithosperma. The treatments did not compared to non-grafted Indra hybrid (120.0 t/
influence the plant height, stock girth, bud joint ha).
and scion girths, whereas the plant spread was
significantly influenced by the treatments. The Brinjal
plant spread ranged from 2.79 to 3.55 m and
Organic farming: An experiment was conducted
3.67 to 4.13 m in the North-South and East-
with four levels of nitrogen substitution through
West directions respectively. The fruit yield of
Farm Yard Manure (25, 50, 75 and 100 %),
budded Coorg mandarin plants varied from 7.76
recommended dose of FYM application, and
to 12.8 kg/plant which was relatively higher when
three inorganic treatments viz., conventional
compared to seedling plants (7.76 kg/plant). The
practice (Recommended FYM @ 25 t/ha +
coffee (green) yield varied from 2.23 to 3.10 kg/
Recommended N P K fertilizers), recommended
plant and pepper (dry) yield ranged from 1.85 to
N P K fertilizers alone and safe production, using
2.84 kg/plant. A definite effect of the treatments
the variety Arka Anand. During the first year of
was not observed on coffee and pepper.
experimentation, the highest yield was observed
3.3.2 Vegetable Crops with integrated system (33.2 t/ha), which was at
par with the organic treatment wherein the 100
Chilli and Bell pepper
% of the recommended N was made available
Organic farming: Inorganic treatments recorded through FYM (33.0 t/ha). The yields under
significantly higher number of fruits per plant different organic treatments ranged between 33.0
(115-123.3) compared to organic treatments to 23.0 t/ha.
(50.3-74.0) in chilli (Arka Meghana F1 hybrid).
Okra
Similarly the fruit length and fresh weight of red
ripe chilli fruit were also maximum with inorganic Organic farming: Plant growth parameters viz.,
treatment i.e. integrated nutrient management. plant height and girth of Arka Anamika, were
With respect to dry chilli yield, integrated nutrient higher in inorganic treatments. Pod yield in the
management treatment recorded the highest yield inorganic and safe production treatments were
of 3.55 t/ha which was markedly superior to yields >18 t/ha while in organic treatments, the yield
recorded in organic treatments (1.65 to 2.81 t/ha). recorded was in the range of 14.8 to 17.9 t/ha. The
minimum pod yield of 12.5 t/ha was observed,
Fertigation under protected cultivation: Seven
with the application of chemical fertilizers alone.
bell pepper hybrids were evaluated in a naturally
ventilated polyhouse during January 2015 to Cucumber
November 2015. Fertigation with water soluble
Optimizing Water Productivity and Nutrient
fertilizer @ 200-150-250kg NPK/ha (K through
management: In a fertigation trial on cucumber
SOP), was found to give highest yield (99.6t/ha).
(variety Vani), the bi-weekly application of 100%
With the exception of 25 % reduced fertilizer
RDF of NPK (75:56:75 k/ha) through water
application, the normal fertilizer application
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soluble fertilizers resulted in highest yield (79.5 of 45°C for 3 h was standardized using cv. Arka
t/ha) followed by weekly application of the same Sharat using the per cent seedling survival as an
amount of nutrients (76.3 t/ha). index. Using this standardized TIR technique, ten
French bean French bean genotypes were evaluated. Based
on the per cent seedling survival and recovery
Organic farming: In French bean (Arka of stressed seedlings, the genotype, IC 525224 x
Suvidha), integrated nutrient management IC 525239 IPS-1 was found to be most tolerant
recorded significantly higher yield (13.0 t/ha), followed by IC 525224 x IC 525239-12 and Arka
followed by organic treatment wherein 100% of Anoop.
the recommended N dose was supplied through
FYM (12 t/ha). The lowest yield was recorded Garden Pea
with the application of chemical fertilizers alone Fourteen pea genotypes were evaluated under field
(9.18 t/ha). conditions during summer when the temperature
Proteins regulating seed viability and vigour was 35-37 °C during day and 21-23°C during
in frenchbean cv Arka komal were isolated and night. Based on the number of filled pods, pod
characterized by comparing proteome of viable weight and gas exchange characteristics, the
and non viable seeds. A total of twelve proteins genotype 18 x Oregon S-2 was identified as the
involved in germination metabolism controlling most tolerant.
cell regulation, protein movement, transcription Tomato
and translation were identified. Based on physiological parameters viz., relative
Iceberg lettuce water content, chlorophyll content, membrane
Protected cultivation: Iceberg lettuce variety stability index, photosynthesis rate and activities
Bruma was evaluated in a naturally ventilated poly of antioxidative enzymes under poly tunnel
house during early summer (March to April 2016) conditions , two lines viz., IIHR 2202 and IIHR
under different spacing and fertilizer levels. The 4-3-3, and two hybrids viz., IIHR 329 and IIHR
spacing of 37.5 x 30 cm, recorded significantly 335 of tomato were identified as tolerant to high
higher yield of 21.2 t/ha, the fertilizer dose of temperature (40°C).
120:80:120kg NPK/ha was found optimum. Onion
High Temperature Tolerance Studies Seed storage studies: Onion seeds of cultivars
Capsicum Arka Nikethan and Arka Kalyan with low (2.6 and
2.8%) and high (5.2 and 5.1%) moisture contents,
Five genotypes of capsicum viz., Arka Gaurav, when packed in moisture vapour proof containers
Arka Mohini, PBC 848 and CHT 3-1 CHT3-2 and stored at ambient and 15OC, for 54 months
were studied under temperature gradient chambers retained closer to 90% germination. This shows
and controlled environmental conditions. The that onion seeds dried to around 5% moisture
genotype CHT 3-1 had the higher photosynthetic levels can be stored under ambient conditions for
rate compared to other genotypes under both the almost 4 years.
conditions. Considerable reduction was observed
in pollen germination at higher temperature in
all the genotypes. Among the genotypes, higher
pollen germination (20%) was observed in PBC
848 at higher temperature (40oC). The total
carbohydrate content in flowers was higher in
Arka Mohini (14.3 mg/g) and CHT3-1 (10.55
mg/g).
French bean
The Temperature Induction Response (TIR)
Seed germination as affected by seed moisture and storage
technique for evaluation of French bean genotypes
temperature over 48 months of storage in onion cv. Arka
using the gradual induction temperatures from 30
Nikethan
to 40°C for 3 h and the challenging temperature
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Evaluation of ICAR- IIHR vegetable varieties net (5.25 m moles (CO2) m-2s-1) which was on par
in the high altitude and rainfall regions of with red shade net (4.38m moles (CO2) m-2s-1).
Kodagu region of Karnataka Among the ten
Plants of Philodendron ‘xanadu’ grown under
Amaranthus varieties evaluated during the rabi
white shade net (light intensity range of 240.50 to
season, Arka Suguna recorded the highest leaf
370 μ mol m-2 s-1) recorded maximum production
yield of 18.9 t/ha. Among the eight brinjal varieties
of cut foliage /plant/month (14.53) which was on
Arka Anand recorded the highest marketable fruit
par with green shade net (13.71). Plants under
yield of 50.9 t/ha. Among the seven chilli varieties
green shade net recorded maximum length of
evaluated, Arka Meghana recorded the highest
stalk (25.86 cm) and average width of lamina
green pod yield of 33.7 t/ha. This variety is highly
(5.26 cm). Photosynthesis rate was highest in red
preferred in the Kodagu region of Karnataka.
(9.96 m moles (CO2) m-2s-1) and was on par with
Among the seven French bean varieties evaluated
white (9.76m moles (CO2) m-2s-1) and green (9.17
Arka Sharath (18.3 t/ha) and Arka Anoop (19.5 t/
m moles (CO2) m-2s-1) shade nets.
ha) performed well during the rabi seasonAmong
the eight Dolichos varieties evaluated Arka China aster
Amogh recorded the highest pod yield of 17.5 t/ Seed storage studies: Seeds of China aster cv.
ha during rabi season. Arka Kamini with 3.0% moisture content when
packed in moisture vapour impervious container,
Exotic high value vegetable crops viz., lettuce,
maintained 75% germination even after 48 months
red cabbage, celery, sprouting broccoli, Brussels
of storage under ambient temperature, whereas
sprouts, Asparagus, cherry tomato, leek, Chinese
seeds with 5.9% moisture content when stored
cabbage, baby corn, sweet corn and zucchini
under the same conditions failed to germinate
were evaluated during winter season under open
after 30 months of storage. It can be concluded
conditions. Among the evaluated crops lettuce,
that seeds dried to around 3% moisture can be
sprouting broccoli, red cabbage, chinese cabbage
stored even under ambient conditions for 4 years.
and zucchini were found to perform well in the
humid tropics of Kodagu.
3.3.3. Ornamental Crops

Enhancing cut foliage production through
cultural interventions: In leather leaf fern
(Rumohra adiantiformis), substrate combination
of cocopeat +soil+ vermicompost (1:1:1 v/v)+
2% Arka Microbial Consortium (AMC) along
with application of 50% N and K to substrate in
2 equal splits during June and January + 50% as
foliar spray at fortnightly intervals @ 100:30:60 Seed germination as affected by seed moisture and storage
kg NPK/ha/year produced maximum number of temperature over 48 months of storage in china aster cv.
cut foliage/plant/month (8.45), length of lamina Arka Kamini
(29.37 cm), length of stipe (25.82 cm), length of
frond (54.88 cm), width of frond (20.81 cm) and Gladiolus
stipe diameter (3.55 mm). Effect of BAP on corm multiplication: Studies
Photomorphogenic effect of colour shade nets on on six varieties of IIHR showed that the BAP
leather leaf fern indicated that plants grown under treatment increased the number of corms while
red shade net (light intensity range of 240.50 to the number of cormels decreased.
370 μ mol m-2 s-1) recorded maximum production 3.3.4. Medicinal Crops
of cut foliage /plant/month (6.60), length of lamina
(24.90 cm), frond width (17.77 cm) and number Standardization of organic farming technology
of pinnae (10.26). Maximum photosynthesis rate for Coleus forskohlii: Planting at monthly
was recorded in plants grown under white shade intervals from July to November and harvesting
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at 150 and 180 DAP were evaluated in Coleus soil depth revealed that betelvine plantations was
forskohlii variety K 8. September planting high in organic carbon, medium in available N, P,
combined with harvesting at 180 DAP, produced K and S, high in exchangeable Ca and Mg, and
the maximum dry tuberous root yield (1633.75 nearly sufficient in DTPA extractable Fe, Mn, Zn
kg/ha).The highest total forskolin content and Cu. All the nutrients were higher in surface
(1.673%) was obtained with November planting than subsurface soils.
and harvesting at180 DAP.
3.3.5. Mushroom
Three substrate combinations and two strains of
Pleurotus eryngii (King oyster mushroom) were
evaluated. Strain Pe-ERVN performed better on
all three substrates. The substrate combination of
Arka Fermented Cocopeat (AFC), sawdust, wood
chips, rice and wheat bran and the combination of
(AFC) with rice and wheat bran recorded higher
yield as compared to substrate with only sawdust
Organically grown Coleus forskohlii and wood chips.
Betelvine
Evaluation of standards: Eight standards viz.,
gall wasp tolerant Erythrina subumbrans, Melia
dubia, Gliricidia sepium, Sesbania grandifolra,
Oroxylum indicum, Moringa oleofera, Ceiba
pentandra and Grevellia robusta planted at 3
New culinary medicinal mushroom Hericium erinaceus
spacings viz., 1.5 x 1.5 m, 1.5 x 1.0 m and 1.5 x
and Pleurotus eryngi on different substrates
0.5 m were evaluated in variety Hirehalli Local.
Erythrina subambrans attained the maximum 3.3.6. Soil Health Management
height of 247.7 cm while Oroxylum indicum
Preparation of boundary maps for cabbage and
attained the least height (94.5 cm). The maximum
cauliflower and development of micro nutrient
spread was recorded in Sesbania grandiflora
delineation maps
(151.2 x 137.5 cm) followed by Oroxylum (137
x 139.5 cm).
Cultivation of betelvine in polyhouse: Of the
eight betelvine varieties evaluated in poly house
Maghai pan produced maximum number of
leaves/plant (32.8) followed by Godi Bangla and
Mysore Chiguru.
Soil fertility status in betelvine gardens: Soil
samples collected at two different depths (0-30
and 31-60 cm) from twenty betelvine plantations
of Hirehalli, Tumakuru district, were analyzed for Boundary map of prime cabbage and cauliflower
their physico-chemical and chemical properties. producing states of India
The soil pH of the betelvine plantations ranged
The national crop boundary map for cabbage
from 7.34 to 7.72. The electrical conductivity
and cauliflower was prepared, and superimposed
(EC) of the surface soil varied from 0.17 to 0.32
with the information on micronutrients status
dSm-1 with a mean value of 0.24 dSm-1. The
of soils (district-wise) collected from published
organic carbon content ranged from 0.78-1.02
reports of AICRP on Micronutrients, ICAR-IISS,
per cent with a mean of 0.84 per cent in surface
Bhopal and different centres of state agricultural
soils (0-30 cm), indicating that the soils were
universities to obtain the micronutrient delineation
high in organic carbon. Soil analysis up to 60 cm
maps. One hundred and forty one districts spread
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Zinc fertility status of apple, peach and plum growing

regions of India
The copper delineation map of three districts viz.,

North Sikkim, West Sikkim and Nilgiris showed
deficiency in the available copper content. Soils
in nine districts were observed to be sufficient in
copper. However, information on the available
copper status of 35% of the apple growing districts
comprising 17 districts was not available.
Micronutrient delineation maps for cabbage and

cauliflower in India
across eleven states were identified as prime cole

crop producing districts from 11 states. Fifty
eight districts (41%) were found to be deficient in
Zinc. The predictable response to Zn application
by cabbage and cauliflower was especially high
in Gujarat and West Bengal. The soils in twenty
three districts spread across Maharashtra and West
Bengal, showed zinc deficiency to a tune of 45
to 50%. The extent of boron deficiency in prime Copper fertility status of apple growing regions of India
cabbage and cauliflower growing areas varied
from 22 to 28% in the states of Maharashtra and The manganese fertility status of Indian soils
West Bengal. showed that three districts viz., Leh, Kargil and
Preparation of boundary maps for apple and
development of micronutrient delineation
maps: The national crop boundary map for apple,
peach and plum were prepared, along with the
micronutrient delineation maps of Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn
and Boron. Out of forty nine districts growing
these crops, only seven districts viz., Leh,
Kargil, Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian, Krishnagiri,
Nilgiris and Dindigul were found to be deficient
in available soil zinc. Soils in thirty one districts
were observed to be sufficient in zinc. However,
information of the available zinc status of 23%
of the apple growing districts comprising (11 Manganese fertility status of apple growing
districts) is not available. regions of India
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Dindigal in Tamil Nadu are deficient in their through KVK Doddaballapur, Bengaluru on
available manganese concentrations, while 36 grapes variety Bengaluru Blue. The crop was
districts are sufficient in manganese. Information pruned in July and harvested in November.
on the available manganese status of eleven The results indicated that grapes cultivated in
districts is not available. this region responds only to zinc and boron
application, while it failed to respond to the foliar
The iron fertility map reveled that three districts
application of iron and manganese. Application
viz., Leh, Kargil and Nilgiris were deficient in
of the grapes micronutrient formulation improved
their available iron status, while 33 districts
the yield and TSS.
are sufficient in available iron concentrations.
Information on the iron content of thirteen Magnesium requirement of tomato: Magnesium
districts us not available. is emerging as a serious nutritional constraint,
which hampers the realization of the potential of
the new hybrids of vegetables. Severe deficiency
symptoms of Mg appear in the farmers’ fields. At
many sites the available Mg per se is not the yield
limiting factor but the rate of Mg flow into the
plant at critical growth stages appears to be the
yield limiting factor. During first four harvests
of tomato the yield levels are so high with the
new hybrids like Arka Rakshak, leading to the
insufficient rate of absorption of Mg for further
fruit development. Hence an experiment was
conducted on a soil having high Mg levels (253
ppm) to study the response of tomato to applied
Iron fertility status of apple growing regions of India
Mg in such situations. The results indicated that
The boron fertility map revealed that none of the tomato responds upto 25 kg Mg as MgSO4 per
fifteen districts for which data is available showed hectare in high Mg soils.
deficiency in soil available boron. But boron
Synthesis and characterization of Nano ZnO:
deficiency is very common in orchards indicating
Nanocrystalline zinc oxide was prepared by
that the expression of the deficiency may be more
using the oxalate decomposition technique. Zeta
due to imbalance among potassium, calcium and
potential measurements made by photo collision
boron rather than the boron content in the soil.
The excessive use of nitrogen, potassium, and
magnesium, and prevailing deficiency levels of
calcium, and zinc predisposes the trees to boron
deficiency.
Boron fertility status of apple growing regions of India
Evaluation of IIHR Grapes Micronutrient

Formulation: The evaluation of IIHR grapes
micronutrient formulation was undertaken Zeta potential of ZnO Nanoparticles
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spectroscopy (DLS technique) using laser Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on cabbage

diffraction analyzer revealed that ZnO nano- and cauliflower: Foliar application of nano
particles have zeta potential of -14.04 mV which ZnO (150 ppm) recorded significantly higher
indicated a high tendency to agglomerate. above ground biomass and root growth in
both cabbage and cauliflower at 45 DAP and
TEM measurements conducted to determine
at harvest. In cauliflower, the chlorophyll and
the size, shape, and morphlogy of the ZnO
carotenoid contents were significantly increased
nanoparticles showed a mean particle diameter
by application of ZnO nanoparticles at 150
of 25 nm and were aggregated as there were no
ppm, whereas in cabbage, the application of
protecting ligands on the surface. The particles are
nano ZnO at 250 ppm concentration recorded
crystalline as revealed by the high magnification
the highest chlorophyll content compared to the
image and the lattice of ZnO was clearly visible.
corresponding ZnSO4 concentration. The yield
of cauliflower was highly influenced by nano
ZnO application irrespective of concentration
used compared to ZnSO4 application, while the
yield of cauliflower did not vary with increasing
concentraitons of nano ZnO. The uptake of zinc
was higher in both cabbage and cauliflower due
to the foliar application of nano ZnO.
Multivariate foliar chemical composition
and nutrient contour maps for developing
diagnostic norms for pomegranate: Intensive
grid sampling was carried out in 23 acres of a
pomegranate orchard of uniform age. The geo-
TEM image of ZnO nanoparticles. Inset shows the high
statistical parameters and semi-variogram models
resolution image of a single particle
were developed for both essential and nonessential
The X-Ray diffraction spectra of the synthesized elements in soil and plant. In general the Nitrogen
particles, showed well-defined peaks at 2θ values, and Potassium concentrations in the plant showed
which corresponded to the hexagonal phase of
ZnO nanoparticles.
Nutrient contour map for N in plant
Semi-variogram model for soil and plant N in

X-Ray Diffraction of ZnO nano particles
pomegranate
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a poor relationship with their available soil number of fruits (80.14) and yield (4.23kg/plant
concentrations. Among the non-essential Pb was and 93.9t/ha). Nutrient scheduling significantly
absent in soil but detectable in plant tissues. A improved the TSS while other quality parameters
high degree of concurrence was noticed with the were not significantly improved.
As contents in both soil and plant.
Among the substrates studied, tomato plants
Effect of additional K (KNO3) on reducing raised on Arka Fermented Cocopeat registered
salinity effect in onion varieties: Under pot maximum plant height (174.25cm), stem diameter
culture conditions additional K application @ (12.44mm), number of branches (27.58), number
10 ppm improved all the growth parameters of of flowers (111.04), number of fruits (72.93) and
onion varieties Arka Kalyan, Arka Niketan, Arka yield (3.94 kg/plant and 87.6t/ha) compared to
Bindu and Arka Pragathi grown water salinity commercial cocopeat (3.45 kg/plant and 76.7t/
levels of 0.6, 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 dSm-1. Additional ha) and soil (2.62 kg/plant and 58.2 t/ha). The
K application reduced leaf and bulb Na contents fruit quality was better when tomato plants were
by 22.4 and 36.7 percent respectively and leaf and grown on Arka Fermented Cocopeat compared to
bulb Cl contents were reduced by 17.85 to 23.0 commercial cocopeat and soil.
percent respectively in the onion varieties studied.
Effect of conventional and specialty fertilizers
through fertigation in banana, tomato and pa-
paya : The effect of conventional and specialty
fertilizers applied through fertigation on growth/
yield parameters, soil/leaf NPK status and nutri-
ent uptake of ratoon crop of banana var. Grand
Naine were studied during 2015-2016. The high- Vigorous growth of tomato hybrid Arka Rakshak on Arka
est number of fingers (143) and finger weight Fermented Cocopeat under protected conditions
(137.1 g) were recorded with the application of
100% NPK through specialty fertilizers. The soil Microbial Interventions for Horticultural Crop
N, P and K contents increased in 20-40 cm depth, Production
in the treatments where speciality fertilizers were Standardization of Soilless Arbuscular
applied. Similar observations were recorded in Mycorrhizal Inoculum Dose for Protray Raised
papaya with the application of 100% recommend- Vegetable Nurseries: The soilless Arbuscular
ed dosage of N and K through specialty fertiliz- Mycorrhizal (AM) fungal inoculant technology
ers. The depth wise distribution of N, P and K in was developed with the objective of facilitating
papaya showed that the contents were higher in the production of mycorrhizal colonized
20-40 cm depth. In tomato cv. Arka Rakshak, spe- seedlings and planting materials. The dose
cialty fertilizer application did not have a signifi- standardization of this inoculant was taken up for
cant effect on tomato growth and yield. protray raised vegetable seedlings and raised bed
onion nurseries. A 5% (w/w) dose of the soilless
Standardization of Production Technology for Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungal inoculant,
Soilless Cultivation of Tomato Hybrid Arka
Rakshak on Arka Fermented Cocopeat: The
production technology for soilless cultivation of
tomato hybrid Arka Rakshak on Arka Fermented
Cocopeat under protected conditions has been
standardized. The split application of 15:35:15
percent of the recommended NPK (180:120:180
kg NPK/ha), during establishment to early
flowering, followed by 12.5:12.5:12.5 percent
application during fruit development and
72.5:52.5:72.5 percent application during harvest
Soiless AM fungal inoculum colonized roots of tomato,
recorded the highest number of flowers (118.62),
brinjal and onion
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which comprises mainly of colonized roots of interval calculated based on the persistence
the host plant (maize/ ragi) and the fermented study and maximum residue limit (MRL) of 2
cocopeat used to raise the host plant was found to mg/kg was 1 day for both treatments. Residues
be sufficient to achieve AM fungal colonization of azoxystrobin were not detected in field soil.
in protray raised seedlings of tomato (62.5%) Carbendazim (50 WP) residues on banana whole
and brinjal (54%). For onion seedling on raised fruit were 1.164 and 1.843 mg/kg from treatment
beds an inoculum dose of 50 g / m2 recorded AM at 1 and 2 g/L. The residues dissipated slowly
fungal colonization of 76.5 % compared to the and remained on the banana fruits upto 45 days
conventional soil based inoculum applied at 100 from both treatments. A small amount of residues
g / m2 ( 67 %) , which indicates a 50 % reduction remained in banana pulp upto 20 and 25 days,
in the inoculum dose over the conventional mode but it was always below MRL. The residues in
of inoculation. the banana whole fruit degraded with the half-life
of 14 days from both treatments. The pre-harvest
Standardization of methodology for production
interval calculated based on the persistence
of mechanically aerated compost teas: The
study and maximum residue limit (MRL) of
methodology for the production of mechanically
0.1 mg/kg was 49 and 61 days for standard and
aerated compost teas was developed. The
double dose treatments. Difenoconazole (25 EC)
requirements are powdered, stable (Q4/6 ratio below
Difenoconazole residues on the banana whole
5.0) and mature compost (free of phytotoxicity as
fruit were 0.454 and 0.776 mg/kg from treatment
determined by the radish grow out test)-300 g; tap
at 0.5 & 1.0 mL/L. The residues dissipated slowly
water-20 litre; an aquarium internal filter (costing
and remained on the fruits upto 35 days from
around Rs.650) and a bucket. The compost is
standard dose treatment and 45 days from double
suspended in water and the suspension is aerated
dose treatment. In fruit pulp the residues remained
daily for five days for one hour in the morning
upto 25 and 35 days, but it was below MRL. The
and evening. At the end of the five day period the
residues in the banana whole fruit degraded with
mechanically aerated compost tea recorded a pH
the half-life of 11.6 and 13.5 days, respectively.
of 7.0 to 7.2 and EC ranging from 1.0 to 1.2. The
The pre-harvest interval calculated based on the
mechanically aerated compost tea improved the
persistence study and maximum residue limit
radish seed germination by 87.6 % over water
(MRL) of 0.1 mg/kg (EU) was 24 and 38 days
control and by 50.9 % over manually aerated
for treatments at standard and double doses,
compost tea. Phytotoxic effects were not observed
respectively. Pyraclostrobin (20 WG) residues on
in radish seeds germinated in the presence of
the banana whole fruit were 0.345 and 0.552 mg/
undiluted mechanically aerated compost teas.
kg from treatment at of 1 and 2 g/L. The residues
After filtration the mechanically aerated compost
dissipated slowly and remained on the fruits upto
tea can be diluted (1:10 v/v), with tap water and
30 days from standard dose treatment and 35
applied to protray raised vegetable nurseries for
days from double dose treatment. In fruit pulp
enhancing seed germination and seedling growth.
pyraclostrobin residues were not detected. The
3.3.7 Pesticide residue studies in fruits and related residues in the banana whole fruit degraded with
environment the half-life of 9.9 and 10.8 days, respectively.
Residue studies of Azoxystrobin, Carbendazim, The pre-harvest interval calculated based on the
Difenoconazole and Pyraclostrobin on banana: persistence study and maximum residue limit
Azoxystrobin (250 SC) residues on banana whole (MRL) of 0.02 mg/kg was 40.5 and 52 days.
fruit were 0.372 and 0.573 mg/kg from treatment Residue study of difenoconazole and
0.5 & 1.0 mL/L. The residues dissipated slowly thiamethoxam on mango: Difenoconazole (25
and remained on the fruits upto 35 days from EC) residues on the mango whole fruit were
standard dose treatment and 45 days from double 0.206 and 0.456 mg/kg from treatment at 0.5 and
dose treatment. At the standard dose azoxystrobin 1 g/L. The residues remained on mango fruits
residues were detected in pulp on the 1st day upto 25 days from standard dose treatment and
whereas at double dose residues were detected in 30 days from double dose treatment. In fruit pulp
pulp on 1st and 5th day only. The residues in the the residues were not detected. The residues in
banana whole fruit degraded with the half-life of the mango whole fruit degraded with a half-life
8.5 and 12.2 days, respectively. The pre-harvest of 11.1 days. The pre-harvest interval calculated
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based on the persistence study and maximum The insecticide persisted for 10 days in both the
residue limit (MRL) of 0.1 mg/kg was 12 and 24 varieties and the pre-harvest intervals were 3.4
days. Thiamethoxam (25 WG) residues on the and 4.3 days, in the two varieties respectively.
mango whole fruit were 0.141 and 0.370 mg/kg Profenofos residues dissipated with a half-life
from treatment at 0.25 and 0.5 g/L. The residues of 1.9 to 2.0 days. The pre-harvest intervals
remained on the fruits upto 25 days from standard were 15.7 and 16.7 days. Foliar application of
dose treatment and 30 days from double dose fenazaquin resulted in residues dissipating with
treatment. In fruit pulp, thiamethoxam residues half lives of 1.3 days in both varieties and pre-
were not detected. The residues in the mango harvest intervals recommended based on MRL of
whole fruit degraded with the half-life of 7.8 0.2 mg/kg (EU) were 4.0 days before harvest of the
and 9.9 days. The pre-harvest interval calculated fruits. Persistence of pesticides in yellow variety
based on the persistence study and maximum of zuchhini was found to be only marginally
residue limit (MRL) of 0.5 mg/kg was 1 day for higher than that in green variety. Broccoli grown
both treatments. in polyhouse was treated with imidacloprid (for
Residue study of captan and chlorothalonil on control of aphids), carbendazim against black
pomegranate: Captan (50 WP) residues of captan leg disease, fipronil and chlorantranilipreole
were 3.084 and 5.928 mg/kg from treatment at for control of DBM on the crop during head
1 and 2 g/L. The residues dissipated slowly and formation stage as foliar spray. Residues of the
remained for 40 days from recommended and 60 pesticides were analysed on the florets at various
days from double dose treatments. The residues intervals. Residues of imidacloprid in broccoli
dissipated at the half-life of 7.3 and 9.0 days. The dissipated with a half life of 3.9 days and based
pre-harvest intervals based on the MRL of 0.02 on the MRL (EU) of 0.5 mg/kg the pre-harvest
mg/kg were 53.0 and 74.5 days, respectively. interval recommended was 7.6 days. Similarly,
The edible aril was free from captan residues. carbendazim, fipronil and chlorantranilipreole
Chlorothalonil (75 WP) residues were 2.53 and residues were found to dissipate with half lives
4.32 mg/kg from treatment at 2 and 4 g/L. The of 3.9, 4.3 and 4.7 days respectively and the
residues dissipated slowly and remained for recommended waiting periods were 18.6, 35.0
40 days from recommended and 60 days from and 17.7 days respectively based on EU MRLs
double dose treatments. The residues dissipated at 0.1, 0.01 and 0.3 mg/kg. Fipronil sulfone, a toxic
the half-life of 7.4 and 9.8 days. The pre-harvest metabolite of fipronil was also detected in trace
intervals based on the MRL of 0.01 mg/kg were levels for 20 days after last application of fipronil.
60.5 and 87.0 days, respectively. The edible aril All residues were detected till 25 to 30 days after
was free from chlorothalonil residues. last application
Residue studies on high value vegetables Plant extracts for dislodging of surface
under protected conditions: Zucchini (green residues of pesticides from vegetables: Extracts
and yellow varieties) were grown in polyhouse. from four plants (identity not revealed) were used
Imidacloprid, acetamiprid, profenofos and for washing vegetables (tomato, cucumber, chilli
fenazaquin were applied on the crop during fruit and brinjal) spiked with different pesticides. The
setting stage as foliar spray. The first three are used per cent dissipation of pesticide residues was
to control aphids in zuchhini while fenazaquin is compared with washing with running water and
a relatively new acaricide for control of mites. washing with a commercially available wash
Profenofos is also used for control of pumpkin solution. Dislodging of different surface pesticide
fruit fly. All pesticides were sprayed twice at residues of vegetables was at par or higher when
15 day’s interval during fruit formation stage. plant extracts were used as compared to running
Residues of the pesticides were analysed on the water or washing with the commercial wash
fruit at various intervals by LC-MS/MS. Residues solution. One plant extract was able to dislodge 38
of imidacloprid in zucchini dissipated with a to 96% of residues of pesticides from vegetables.
half life of 1.5 to 2.0 days in green and yellow Further experiments are in progress.
varieties respectively. Recommended pre-harvest
interval was 2.9 and 3.5 days. Similarly the half-
lives for acetamiprid ranged from 1.1 to 1.6 days.
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3.4. Crop protection Mango-disease surveillance: The incidence

3.4.1. Fruit Crops of anthracnose due to Colletotrichum
gloeosporioides was high in all districts of
Mango Karnataka with a maximum (47%) in Bengaluru
Pest management: Evaluation of 24 varieties and minimum in Mysore (22%). Other diseases
and hybrids of mango revealed that the damage viz., leaf blight (24%), die back (48%), sooty mold
due to leaf webber, Orthaga euadrusalis was 1.5 (48%), anthracnose fruit rot (46%), stem end rot
to 15.3% of canopy area in PKM-1. The damage (44%) and malformation (18%) were also higher
by panicle webber was 21.2% in Pusa Surya. in Bengaluru district. Black band (52%) was most
Damage by inflorescence midge (Procantarinia serious in Tumkur district followed by Bengaluru
sp.) ranged from 21.2 to 72.3%. Amrapali and
(48%) while Kolar and Chitradurga recorded
Mallika sustained flower bud damage upto about
50 per cent. Fruit set was also found affected by lower severity (40%).The severity of blight was
the pest. The mango inflorescence midge was lower in Mysore and Tumakuru districts (18%)
recorded in West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkhand while die back (24%) and anthracnose fruit rot
consecutively for the fourth year indicating that (32%) were lower in Mysore. Malfomation was
the pest has established in the region. least (12%) in Kolar district.
Summer ploughing with soil application of Mango-pest surveillance: Surveillance studies
chlorpyriphos dust @ 10 kg/ha followed by indicated that thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis), gall
spray of carbosulfan @ 2 ml/L at bud burst stage midge (Procantarinia sp), mite, (Olygonychus
resulted in the lowest infestation and highest fruit mangifera) and root mealybug (Formicococcus
set compared to control and all the treatments. mangiferacola) are the emerging pests in mango.
Mango blackening: Smudgy blemishes or Among leafhoppers, Idioscopus nitidulus was the
surface blackening on late maturing mango most dominant species (91%) while the incidence
varieties was recorded in Odisha. This melanised of I. nagpuriensis (7%) and Amritodus atkinsoni
fungal growth on fruits (2%) were low. The incidence of leafhoppers
which appears at maturity on Alphonso ranged from 5-18% in Karnataka,
after rains reduces the 8-12% in Tamil Nadu and 5-10% in Chittoor
visual appeal. Field studies
District of Andhra Pradesh. Mango stem borer,
showed that the fungus
colonises the wax layer of Batocera rufomaculata was severe in closely
fruits and is not removed by spaced orchards that were more than 15 years old.
simple washing with water.
In addition, symptoms due
to the mycelial growth of this Before treatment
fungus on the waxy layer
was different from sooty
mould. Dipping of blackened
mango fruits for 15 minutes
in a combination product
solution being developed Gall midge Mealybug infestation on
at CHES, Bhubaneswar (unidentified sp.) roots infested fruit
removed the blemishes Management of mango hoppers and thrips:
After treatment
without injury to peel. Entomopathogens, azadirachtin and insecticides
were evaluated for the management of leafhoppers,
Idioscopus sp. and thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis)
on mango. Four sprays of Metarhizium anisopliae
oil formulation @ 0.5ml/L at weekly interval
reduced the hopper incidence by 82.1% which
was on par with two applications of imidacloprid
@ 0.25ml/L. This formulation resulted in 71.20%
Growth of sooty mould Surface blackening due to reduction in thrips population. Azadirachtin (1%)
fungi due to mealy bug colonization of fungi on waxy
layer of fruit
effected a moderate reduction.
infestation
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Banana
Report on occurrence of blast/pitting disease
of banana in Eastern India: Isolated occurrence
of blast/pitting of fruits
in banana in cv. Grand
Naine was observed in
Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
Spindle shape spots Pitting of banana
were observed on
leaves, mid-rib and petiole. Pathogenicity of the
isolated culture was confirmed by inoculation Bacillus subtilis treated Control
and reisolation. Amplification of the DNA region
between ITS1 and ITS4 with the universal primer
pair ITS 1 and ITS 4 showed similarity with P.
angulata Hashioka (GU066873, AY265322,
JF719830) reported to occur on banana from
other countries.
Management of Radopholus similis on banana:
Biopesticide formulations, Bacillus subtilis
Effect of bioagent treatment on pomegranate rootstocks
(1% A.S), Bacillus subtilis (1% W.P), Bacillus
pumilus (1% A.S) and Pseudomonas putida (1%
A.S) were effective in controlling Radopholus
in banana. In six years, population density of
burrowing nematode was reduced significantly in
all the treatments. The root population density of
R. similis was recorded as 18, 8, 11, 10 , 14 J2 /10
g root, in control, B. subtilis – 1% A.S., B. subtilis
– 1% W.P., B. pumilus – 1% A.S. and P. putida–
1% A.S treated plots respectively.
Control Bacillus subtilis treated
Banana scarring beetle incidence: Periodical

survey revealed that banana scarring beetle
Nodostoma subcostatum (Jacoby) is a key pest
in Bhubaneswar. The
highest population
and damage were
recorded in rainy
Effect of bio-pesticides on the management season, though
of Radopholus on banana populations were
Bioagents for nematode management in recorded in other
tissue cultured banana plants, pomegranate months too.
and guava rootstocks: Bioagent strains of Damage by scaring beetle
Trichoderma harzianum, Paecilomyces lilacinus, Bael
Pseudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas putida,
Occurrence of bael fruit canker in Odisha:
Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus
Incidence of bacterial
amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus megaterium were
canker caused
effective in enhancing plant growth promotion
by Xanthomonas
with reduced Meloidogyne incognita infestation
campestris pv. bilvae
in tissue cultured banana plants, pomegranate and
was recorded on
guava root stocks.
fruits upto 15%. Canker on bael fruit
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Incidence of sooty blotch (moldy growth) on robbing purple sunbird, Nectarinia asiatica in the
bael fruit was recorded and the fruit-bearing bael commercial orchards around Hosadurga area of
accessions were affected by the disease. Among Karnataka, which damaged flowers, leading to
these CHBL-9 had the least incidence (50%). flower drop and poor fruit set.
Cryptophelbia infestation was recorded on bael
and tamarind consecutively for third year.
Citrus
Management of mites on citrus: Treatment with
acaricides viz., fenaziquin 10% EC, spiromecifin
22.9%SC, azadirachtin 0.03%, diafenthiuron
50%WP, sulfur 80%WDG, dicofol 18.5% EC,
and emamectin benzoate 1.9EC were effective for Pomegranate flowers damaged by purple sunbird
the management of red spider mite. Among the
Management of bacterial nodal blight: Of
treatments, sulfur @ 2g/l was significantly better
the 29 botanicals investigated in vitro for the
over other acaricides.
antibacterial activity against Xanthomonas
axonopodis pv. punicae, the causal agent of
bacterial blight of pomegranate, six botanicals
were promising. Clove and x-plant (identity
withheld) gave the maximum inhibition zone
(60 mm) followed by garlic (30 mm), henna
and betel (20mm). Water extract recorded the
highest inhibitory zone of 34.7 mm dia followed
Efficacy of newer acaricides against red spider mite by ethanol extract (18 mm), methanol (10.3 mm)
Papaya and acetone extract (9.0 mm).
Integrated management of PRSV : IDM Effect of soil type on the survival of

comprising border cropping with castor and pomegranate wilt pathogen Ceratocystis
Sesbania, silver mulching and spraying of neem fimbriata: Three types of soils with varying silt,
oil and micronutrients significantly reduced the clay and loam contents were tested with two
spread (0.5 to 1.0 %) of papaya ring spot virus isolates of the pathogen (CfSP10 and CfB). Both
and increased the yield of papaya (20%). isolates could survive beyond one year in the soils
where the clay content was higher (31 and 57%)
Pomegranate and loam was less (11 and 17%) while in soil with
New Pest Records: Severe incidence of tea more loam (51%) and less clay content (11%),
mosquito bug, Helopeltis antonii was recorded the pathogen survived upto 11 months only. This
on pomegranate, in Bengaluru. The new indicated that red soil with sandy loam texture
flush presented a burnt appearance following may be recommended for filling of pits in case of
congregation and sucking of sap by the nymphs new plantings and in places where replanting is
and adults of the pest. About 59% of the foliage to be carried out after removal of the dead plants.
was affected. Another pest recorded was a nectar Occurrence of both mating types of Ceratocystis
fimbriata (MAT1 and MAT2), causal agent of
pomegranate wilt in India: Out of 8 isolates
collected from Karnataka and Maharashtra, two
belonged to MAT1 and six belonged to MAT 2
type. Phylogentic analysis based on sequence
homology revealed that the isolates belonging
to two mating types were different from those
reported on different crops including pomegranate
Tea mosquito bug infestation on pomegranate from other countries.
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Recovery of C. fimbriata colonies of two isolates (CFB and CFSP10) from different soil types after 12 months
(No. of colonies at 10-2 dilution)
CF- B CFSP10
Soil type (clay:silt:sand)
Conidia Perithecia Conidia Perithecia
Soil 1 CFSP5(57:32:11) 27 105 7 100
Soil 2 CFSP8(31:52:17) 4 21 14 1
Soil 3 CFSP7(11:38:51) 1 0 0 0
Chilli leaf curl disease genome organization

of ChLCV
Evolutionary relationship and phylogeny of MAT1 and

MAT2 isolates from India compared to other isolates,
sequences of which were retrieved from NCBI
3.4.2. Vegetable Crops

Survey for incidence of virus diseases in
Genome organization α- satellite DNA
vegetable crops: Survey conducted in Anantapur
of β-satellite DNA.
and Guntur (AP), Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and
Davanagere, Haveri and Raichur (Karnataka), Mesta yellow vein mosaic α-satellite, nanovirus-
showed an incidence of 53.7 to 100% chilli leaf like α-satellite, Tomato leaf curl α-satellite and a
curl virus, 11.5 to 23.5 % cucumber mosaic virus, new α-satellite species.
7.5 to 21.5 % chilli veinal mottle virus, and 2.5 to
15.7% groundnut bud necrosis virus. Beans and Cowpea
Chilli Molecular characterization of potyviruses:
Molecular characterization of begomo viruses Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) which
and associated satellites infecting chilli: Studies belongs to the potyvirus group infecting beans
showed that at least three begomo viruses are and cowpea was molecularly characterized and
associated with chilli leaf curl disease, which complete genome sequence of Bengaluru and
included chilli leaf curl virus (ChiLCV), Tomato Coimbatore isolates were determined. The 5′UTR
leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) and of the genome was comparable to other BCMV
Tomato leaf curl Joydevpur virus (ToLCJV), 42 isolates and potyviruses (75 to 213 nucleotides).
β-satellite and 34 α-satellite isolates associated The polyprotein showed 91.5% nucleotide
with chilli leaf curl disease were molecularly identities and 95.0% amino acid similarity with
characterized and complete genome sequence BCMV.DXHo16 infecting soybean in China
was determined. Based on PASC analysis, at least (KJ807806). The isolate from USA infecting
five β-satellites and eight α-satellite species were bean BCMV.RU1M (KJ645793) had least
found associated with ChLCD i.e., Ageratum nucleotide identity of 79.4% and amino acid
conyzoides symtomless α-satellite, Chilli leaf curl, identity of 82.0%. Phylogenetic analysis based
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on genome sequences showed that the 57 BCMV

strains/isolates mainly clustered into five highly
supported clades. BCMV isolates collected from
soybean plants from China formed an independent
clade, which is phylogenetically distant from
other strains or isolates. The ICAR-IIHR cowpea
isolate of BCMV clustered along with this group
as an independent sub group. It was clear that
variations in amino acids may be attributed to this
diversity. It is intriguing to postulate that these
BCMV strains have evolved with an ability to Capsicum germplasm screening for root knot nematode
resistance
efficiently infect soybean.
Tomato
Nematode management: Substrate treatment
with B. subtilis or B. amyloliquefaciens @ 5 ml/
kg cocopeat in protrays and soil application of
5 tons of FYM/2 ton of vermicompost enriched
with either of the above @ 5 l /ha recorded
significantly higher yield over control (29.4%) and
lower nematode population (64.4% decrease over
control) in soil and roots of tomato comparable
with the chemical nematicide, carbofuran.
Screening of tomato and brinjal germplasm/
Genome organization of Bean common mosaic virus varieties for resistance to root knot nematodes.
infecting beans and Cowpea
Germplasm/
Diagnosis and molecular characterization of Gall index Reaction
Varieties
Phytoplasma infecting vegetable crops: The Black beauty 3.5 S
causal agent of phyllody and witches broom
S. incannum 3.5 S
in Amaranthus plants was identified as a new
S. indicum 2.5 MR
phytoplasma species, based on 16S rRNA genome
sequence, with close relationship to 16SrII group S. gilo 4.0 S
of phytoplasmas. S. ethiopicum 3.0 MR
S. macrocarpum 2.0 R
Okra
S. nigrum 4.0 S
Nematode management: Seed treatment of okra S. mammossum 4.5 HS
with Bacillus pumilus 1% A.S @ 10ml/kg and S. vierum 4.0 S
application of 5 tons of FYM enriched with B.
S. gilo 4.0 S
pumilus @ 5 l /ha recorded the maximum reduction
(63.1%) of M. incognita population and higher Arka Samrat 4.5 HS
yield (25.5%) on par with seed treatment with P. Arka Ananya 4.0 S
putida 1% A.S @ 10ml/kg seed and application of Arka Sheel 4.0 S
5 tons of FYM enriched with P. putida @ 5 l/ha Arka Nidhi 4.0 S
in reducing the nematode population (61.0%) and Arka Keshav 4.0 S
increasing the yield (24.8%). Arka Kusumkar 4.0 S
Capsicum Arka Neelkant 4.0 S
Screening of capsicum germplasm for root knot Arka Anand 4.0 S
nematode resistance: Out of 200 lines screened, Arka Sirish 4.0 S
21 lines were highly resistant, 13 resistant and Gall index was rated 0 (Immune reaction); 1 (Highly
42 moderately resistant to root knot nematode, resistant = HR); 2 (Resistant = R); 3 (Moderately resistant
Meloidogyne incognita. = MR); 4 (Susceptible= S) and 5 (Highly susceptible = HS)
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Brinjal germination in all three crops. Isolate AN15 (B.

Screening for bacterial wilt tolerance: Among subtilis) gave higher plant biomass, seedling
49 brinjal lines tested, CHBR-3, CHBR-35 and growth and yield per plant , while all three isolates
CHBR-6 were tolerant to bacterial wilt caused by reduced the incidence of bacterial wilt compared
Ralstonia solanacearum. Preliminary screening to control plots for all three crops.
of 120 lines for resistance to leaf curl and 3.4.3. Ornamental Crops
anthracnose diseases showed zero anthracnose
incidence in CHHP 102, CHHP 103 and CHHP Rose
8 while lines CHHP 118, CHHP 110 and CHHP6 Evaluation of selected fungicides against black
were free from viral disease. spot of rose caused by Diplocarpon rosae:
Resistance to root knot nematodes: Among Spraying of trifloxystrobin and tebuconazole
the 19 brinjal germplasms/varieties screened, S. (combination product) at 0.1% at 15 days interval
macrocarpum showed resistant reaction, while S. was effective for the field management of rose
ethiopicum and S. indicum showed a moderately black spot caused by Diplocarpon rosae with
resistant reaction to root knot nematodes. a PDI ranging from 2-19 while in control it
reached 88 PDI. Disease severity was 4.2% as
against 88.0% in control in which defoliation was
complete and flower production was reduced by
90%. Propiconazole was the next best fungicide
with the PDI ranging from 10 - 48.
Screening of tomato and brinjal germplasm/ varieties for
resistance to root knot nematode.
Gherkins
Under field conditions, consortia formulation
of B. subtilis and T. viride recorded maximum
reduction of nematode population (70.9%) and
increase of yield (32.1%).
Evaluation of selected fungicides against black spot of
Teasel gourd/spine gourd
rose caused by Diplocarpon rosae
Out of 80 teasel gourd germplasms accessions
screened for downy mildew incidence, 10 showed
10-20% incidence, 16 had about 20% incidence
and the rest 54 had more than 30% incidence.
Out of 7 germplasm of Solena amplexicaulis, one
showed tolerance to downy mildew disease. The
inter-specific hybrids of dioecious Momordica
species were screened against downy mildew.
Arka Neelachal Shanti recorded 14%, BC3F1
11%, BC2F1 21% and BC1F1 18% downy
mildew incidence. Momordica hybrid screened
for the presence of viral disease showed that
59 were disease-free while the remaining were
affected by the virus. None of the plants achieved
T1-Mancozeb (0.1%), T2-Carbendazim (0.1%), T3-
highest scale of infection resulting in distortion
Propiconazole (0.1%), T4-Azoxystrobin (0.1%), T5-
of plants.
Kresoxin Methyl (0.1%), T6-Trifloxystrobin+tebuconazole
Evaluation of bioagents in vegetables: (0.1%), T7-Control.
Among the three formulations evaluated in field
conditions on chilli, brinjal and tomato, isolate Evaluation of fungicides for the management of
1 (B. borstelensis) induced higher speed of black spot of rose.
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Evaluation of fungicides for the management of black spot of rose

Treatments Disease severity No of leaves per plant Flower yield in g
Mancozeb (0.1%) 66.00d 304b 458a
Carbendazim (0.1%) 68.67d 394b 560b
Propiconazole (0.1%) 14.00b 2573c 2817e
Azoxystrobin (0.1%) 69.33d 642c 780c
KresoximMethyl(0.1%) 52.22c 1275d 2235d
Trifloxystrobin (0.1%) 4.22a 3417e 5233f
Control 80.00e 156a 483a
Chrysanthemum
Rust management: The marigold type of
chrysanthemum locally called as marigold type
chrysanthemum is highly susceptible to rust
caused by Puccinia horiana. In recent years,
this disease is becoming a serious concern for
the chrysanthemum farmers. The evaluation of
fungicides under field condition showed that
use of chlorothalonil at 0.2% from first pustule
formation at 15 days interval kept the disease
severity under control (less than 10 PDI) while in Effect of fungicides used for the management of
untreated plots the severity increased to 78.8 PDI. chrysanthemum rust on the disease severity
The yield was higher in chlorothalonil treated plot
Gerbera
compared to control.
Mass production of the parasitoid, Encarsia
Effect of fungicides on the flower yield of
transvena for the management of whiteflies
chrysanthemum rust affected plants
in polyhouse: Production of Encarsia on three
Treatment No of flowers* host plants were evaluated in polyhouse and net
cages. Insect production rates differed in three
Bitertenol (0/1%) 3519b host plants over four cropping periods (June
– February) with tomato and tobacco being the
Vitavax (0.1%) 3382b better host plants (F range= 0.10- 22.10; df= 2,
27; p values range= 0.001- 0.75), confirming the
Propiconazole (0.1%) 4587cd trend observed last year (F range=0.124 - 9.00;
df= 2, 27; p values range= 0.001- 0.967).The
Myclobutanil (0.1%) 3289b
parasitization efficiency of Encarsia was 20.0
Hexaconazole(0.1%) 4199c % on tobacco, 15.7 % on tomato and 13.6 % on
brinjal under polyhouse condition.
Chlorothalanil (0.2%) 4737d
Tuberose
Control 2961a B. subtilis applied as bulb treatment and as soil
application in the form of vermicompost (5 t/
*cumulative of 10 harvests, 10 plants per plot ha) enriched with B. subtilis (5 kg) recorded the
lowest gall index (1.0) and highest yield of flower
(2.7 kg) and bulb (9.4 kg) per plot.
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Bio-efficacy of liquid formulations of biopesticides in the management of Meloidogyne incognita infecting

tuberose
Total Total
Root Shoot Root Shoot Flower Bulb
no. of no. of Gall
Treatment Length Length Weight Weight yield yield(Kg)
flowers bulbs / index
(cm) (cm) (g) (g) (Kg)/plot /plot
/plot plot
T1 19.00 46.00 396.30 62.20 2.21 6.97 2.33 249 1.2
T2 21.00 49.33 411.13 67.13 2.53 8.18 2.57 302 1.1
T3 27.67 54.67 630.40 86.27 2.70 9.36 2.73 317 1.0
T4 17.33 39.00 300.73 46.60 1.90 5.94 1.88 296 1.5
T5 19.67 47.67 439.23 58.00 2.41 7.58 2.8 260 1.1
T6 15.67 28.33 176.47 33.07 1.75 3.61 1.87 205 2.5
CD@5% 4.47 10.42 11.54 10.64 0.07 1.95 1.76 16.1 0.57
T1 – bulb treatment – B. subtilis 10 g /l; T2 – T1 + application of 2.5 t of vermicompost enriched with 2.5 kg b. subtilis;
T3 – T1 + application of 5 t of vermicompost enriched with 5 kg B. subtilis; T4 - application of 5 t of vermicompost; T5-
carbofuran (1 kg a.i./ha); T6 – control
3.4.4. Molecular entomology informative sites. Regarding the Ti/Tv ratios,

CO-I, CO-II and EF-1α showed a predominance
Mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase-I (COI) from
of transition with ratios of 1.78, 2.55 and 2.90,
five species were sequenced and the comparison of
respectively. The partition homogeneity test and
the triplicate sequences for respective mango leaf
ILD test did not produce significant phylogenetic
hopper species showed no mismatches. Sequence
conflicts between the individual and the combined
analysis revealed that 69 characters were variable
datasets (0.12 ≤ P ≤ 0.92) and were suitable for
and 74 characters were parsimony informative.
phylogenetic reconstruction.
No nuclear copies were amplified as indicated by
the absence of stop codons within the sequences The miRNAome from Thrips palmi Karny and
and the base composition was almost similar with Aphis gossypii Glover was carried out using high-
no indels. All sequences generated in this study throughput sequencing. Miranalyzer pipeline
were deposited in NCBI-GenBank I. clypealis identified a total of 10 novel miRNAs from T.
(HQ268815), I. niveosparsus (HQ268816), palmi for the first time, with their predicted
A. brevistylus (HQ268817), I. nagpurensis precursor secondary structures. The length of the
(HQ268818) and A. atkinsoni (HQ268819). novel miRNAs ranged from 21-24 nucleotides
with a preference of Uracil (60%) followed by
The macro evolutionary pattern of aphids
Cytosine (20%) at the 5’ end. Among these ten
(Hemiptera: Aphididae) was studied employing
miRNAs, five were located in the 5’ arm while the
nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sequences The
other five arose from 3’ arm.
total number of taxa included for CO-I, CO-II
and EF-1α were 182, 146 and 186 respectively. MiRanalyzer pipeline was used to predict novel
The total length of the combined dataset for miRNA precursor molecules from A. gossypii by
above three markers was 2126 nucleotides. The mapping them on A. pisum reference genome.
final nuclear EF-1α sequences consisted of 791 The precursor molecules were extracted from
nucleotides, of which 323 were variable sites genomes. In the next step, secondary structures
and 255 were parsimony informative sites. In were predicted for precursors of potential
case of mitochondrial genes, a total of 1336 candidate novel miRNAs by using m-Fold
bases, which included 658 bases and 678 bases web server with default parameters, miRNAs
of CO-I and CO-II, respectively were obtained. whose precursor’s secondary structure having
The mitochondrial dataset did not have any indels free energy equal or less than -20 kcal per mol
and ambiguous base calls. Both these regions were considered as novel miRNAs. Three novel
contained 665 variable sites and 546 parsimony miRNAs were identified from A. gossypii.
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Cloning and characterization of nematicidal Bt period for A. florae and Tetragonula sp. was
genes effective against the nematodes infesting from 9.00 am -12.00 noon in avocado. Syrphids
horticultural crops: A total of fifty Bt isolates constituted the major pollinators (20.5%) followed
collected from various sources were used for by the Musca sp. (19.1%). Among the Dipterans,
screening for the presence of nematicidal crystal the mean number of visits/30min/bunch was 9.19
protein genes. Two primers pairs (Cry5 and Cry55) for syrphids followed by 8.53 visits/30min/bunch
were used for PCR screening along with reference for Musca sp.
strain which is positive for both cry5 and cry55
Pollinators observed in rambutan (Nephelium
genes. Study of crystal morphology revealed that
lappaceum L.) during flowering season were, Apis
majority of crystal proteins were amorphous and
cerena, Apis florea, Apis dorsata, Tetragonula sp.,
bi-pyramidal in nature, SDS-PAGE analysis of the
unidentified butterflies, ants and wasps. The bee
crude protein mixture showed a prominent crystal
species, Apis florea was the predominant among
protein band. In the PCR analysis, 13 isolates were
all the visitors and peak foraging time was 9.00
found positive with cry5 specific primers and 23
to 11.00 hrs. The total number of A. florea was
isolates were found positive with cry 55 specific
47.9 /panicle / day which was 63.9% of the total
screening primers. Further five PCR fragments
visitors. The total number of A. cerena was 4.3/
were sequenced, two PCR products were found
per panicle / day and the peak foraging hours was
identical to cry5B and three were found identical
between 6.00-8.00 am. It is present to the tune of
to cry55a genes (99%). In preliminary bioassays
5.8% of the total visitors.
with Meloidogyne incognita juveniles (J2), 100%
mortality was observed in five out of ten isolates
screened and inhibition on egg hatching was
observed in nine isolates.
Studies on pollinators
Bee pollination and bee keeping under humid
tropics of Kodagu: Insect pollinators including 7
Hymenopterans, 7 Dipterans and 3 Coleopterans
were recorded on avocado flowers. Among the
pollinators in avocado orchard, Hymenopterans
constituted the major group (52.6%), followed by
Dipterans (39.6%) and Coleopterans (7.6%). Apis Entomopathogenic nematodes
cerana was the major pollinator (17.6%) among
Bioefficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes on
Hymenoptera followed by Apis florea (11.3%).
major insect pests of horticultural crops: Two
Apis dorsata was not recorded. A. cerana foraged
native strains of entomopathogenic nematodes
from 6.00 am till 12.00 noon. The peak foraging
(EPN) Heterorhabditis indica were isolated
from mango orchards and cucumber grown
in polyhouse at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. The
bacterial symbiont associated with H. indica
was identified as Photorhabdus luminescens
subsp. laumondii. They caused 100% mortality
of Helicoverpa armigera within 48 hrs in vitro.
The LC50 was 4.83 and 6.17 infective juveniles
(IJs)/ larva for the two strains, respectively. These
strains were also effective against Spodoptera
litura and the LC50 was 4.36 and 5.34 IJs/larva.
Pollinator activity in avocado
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3.5. Crop utilization and farm In Pomegranate cv. Bhagwa, peels constituted
mechanization 36.33±1.58% of fruit weight and seeds 18.26±
1.61%. The juice recovery was 41.19±2.50%
3.5.1. Crop Utilization (Post- Harvest Management
on fruit weight basis and 69.25±2.96% on aril
and Value Addition)
weight basis. Peel powder showed an antioxidant
Fruits activity of 709 µg GAE/g. Solvent extraction
using water + ethanol (30:70 ratio) was found to
In mango, among the different surface coatings,
be the best for extraction of bioactive compounds
methyl cellulose and poly vinyl alcohol were found
from pomegranate peel. The pomegranate peel
to be beneficial in delaying the ripening rate of
extract was suitable for fortification of fruit
‘Alphonso’ mangoes stored at room temperature
juices like pomegrante, banana, and noni or their
(RT) and 13°C compared to untreated fruits.
blends in different ratios. At optimum extract
A process was developed for conservation of raw concentrations, 1-2%, the fruit juices/blends were
‘Neelum’ fruits into snack food by blending with highly acceptable with enhanced antioxidant
Alphonso mango pulp. The carotenoid content, activity and other nutritional qualities.
water activity (aw) and yield in the infused mango
Corrugated fibre board of non telescopic type,
slices ranged from 8.42 to 22.22 mg/100g, 0.693
size 400x300x100 mm of 4kg capacity, 5 ply rate
to 0.737 and 38.64 to 50.20% respectively.
thickness, having bursting strength 20 kg/cm2,
Temperature conditioning of ‘Alphonso’ fruits that withstood drop and vibration testing was
was done before storage at 5º C and compared with found suitable for packaging, storage of guava
the continuous storage at 5º C. The visible chilling and road transportation.
injury in terms of surface pitting and browning
Packing with 2% calcium chloride treated
after 30 and 40 days of storage was observed in
cabbage shreds in Cryovac® PD 961 to obtain an
44 and 56% of fruits, respectively in continuous
equilibrium modified atmosphere with 10-12%
storage at 5º C. However, in the temperature
O2 and 6-8% CO2 extended the shelf life of karonda
conditioning storage it was observed in only 5%
for 16 days at 8° C. Integrating the pretreatment
of fruits after 40 days of storage, respectively.
with packaging enhanced the cellular calcium
The fruits developed good colour, TSS and
levels, reduced the polyphenol oxidase activity
carotenoids besides lower malondialdehyde,
and malonedialdehyde. Head space volatiles
electrolyte leakage (EC) and better glutathione
such as methyl disulfide, 4-methylisothiazole,
reductase activity. Fatty acid unsaturation was
methyl trisulfide, methyl methylthiomethyl
also more in gradient temperature conditioning.
disulfide, dimethyl tetrasulphide, phenyl ethyl
Protein carbonyl formation was less in gradient
isothiocyanate were reduced during storage of the
storage. Gene expression of glutathione reductase,
produce.
peroxidase, and fatty acid desaturase were also
lower in gradient storage fruits. Among the avocado collections PA-IV-5, PA-
VII-1, PA-II-1 and PA-II-4, the major phenolic
acids in the fruit pulp were trans-cinnamic
and ferulic acid; chlorogenic acid in the skin,
followed by vanillic and protocatechuic acids; in
avocado seeds vanillic, protocatechuic and trans-
cinnamic acids were predominant. Catechin was
the predominant flavonoid in avocado pulp, while
in avocado skin and seeds, catechin, hesperitin
and quercetin, and additionally rutin were the
major flavonoids.
Total carotenoid content of ripened fruits after storage Chemical profiling of pummelo collections
5º C and at gradient temperature storage conditions CHES P-8, CHES 35, CHES P37, CHES P38,
(GTS) for 30 and 40 days CHES P-45 and CHES Selection 3, revealed that
predominant phenolic acids in fruit juice were
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trans-cinnamic and p-coumaric acids (higher in in a year i.e., during March-April, June-July and
CHES P-8) and the flavonoids were umbelliferin, Oct-November and is a rich source of vitamin
rutin and naringenin. C (150-200 mg/100g of edible portion) and
minerals. However, it has limited market as fresh
Rambutan collections CHES-R-32, CHES-R-34
fruit due to high acidity and astringency. Fruits
and xxI/2 contained more of the vanillic,
are highly perishable in nature and can hardly
protocatechuic and trans-cinnamic acids and the
be stored for 2-3 days at room temperature. An
flavonoid rutin.
attempt was made to prepare processed product
Avocado processing waste was found to be like ‘preserve’ out of the fruits of star gooseberry.
46.88%, which comprised of 27.16% peel and The final sugar concentration in the product was
19.72% seed on whole fruit weight basis. The 68-70%.
seeds were white initially which turned reddish
orange on drying or injury.
In kagzi lime, the processing waste was 35.42%,
which constituted 17.75% peel, 1.09% seeds and
16.58% rags.
The jackfruit ‘Nagenahalli local’ variety ware
comprised of 43.07 to 49.28% rind and perianth
and 8.81 to 7.30% central core. The proximate
analysis of the dried waste showed that it Star gooseberry preserve
contains 39.71±1.44g/100g carbohydrates, 1.59±
0.07mg/100g carotenoids, 14.80±5.54 g/100g Vegetables
crude fibre, 3.26 ±1.57g/100g pectin and 2.46± In colour capsicum cultivars ‘Bachata’ (Yellow
0.07 mg/100g antioxidant activity. type) and ‘Inspiration’ (Red type), shrink
Containment of browning is an important aspect wrapping of fruits with semi permeable films
for minimal processing of tender jackfruit as it could store them for 11 and 8 days respectively
affects the acceptability of product in the market. at ambient temperature (26-32°C) with a weight
The exposed surface of jackfruit becomes brown loss of 5-6% as compared to 14-20% weight loss
due to enzymatic reaction. Prevention of browning in non-wrapped capsicum for the same period in
has been achieved by dipping the small cut pieces CFB boxes. The storage life was further extended
of tender jackfruit in solution of 1% citric acid for to 5 weeks by storing them at 8°C without any
15 minutes. shriveling and with a weight loss of <5% in both
cultivars.
Development of amla blended juice with bottle
gourd, ash gourd and their combinations was
attempted at various combinations by keeping
the concentration of other additives constant.
The blend consisting of 70% amla and 30%
bottle gourd was judged best for taste and overall
acceptability of the product.
Shrink wrapping of capsicum
In muskmelon, osmotic treatment of fruit slices
in 60° Brix syrup at 40, 50 and 60oC temperatures
for 1-4 hours resulted in significant variations
in mass transfer values which ranged from water
Amla-bottle gourd Pomegranate peel powder loss (WL) of 23.06 to 53.71%, solid gain (SG)
blended juice of 5.76 to 16.33% and weight reduction (WR) of
14.36 to 48.47% in slices osmosed for 1-4 h.
Star gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus Skeels), is
known as ‘Narkoli’in Odisha. It bears fruits thrice
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In beet root slices, significant variations were In Gerbera, among different packages evaluated
observed in mass transfer values which ranged for storage and transportation of cut flowers,
from water loss (WL) 28.62 to 52.36%, solid gain single ply CFB sheet (10x45cm) was found the
(SG) 5.05 to 16.44% and weight reduction (WR) more suitable in achieving 100% prevention of
21.96 to 35.86 % in slices osmosed in 60o Brix of stem bending and breakage during storage at
syrup at 40, 50 and 60oC for 1-3 h. Yield in osmo- room temperature (26-28°C).
dried samples ranged from 18.68 to 38.76% while Antioxidant activity of herbal tea of R. damascene
it was 11.05% in untreated samples. dried petals stored at room temperature (26-29oC)
In an effort to develop bitter gourd juice recipes in PE bags of 300 gauge when evaluated at 3
without using sugar, combination of bitter gourd, month intervals indicated that initial antioxidant
cucumber, coriander and lime juice showed activity of 228mg/g dry weight decreased to
good taste with reduced bitterness. The active 116mg/g dry weight when stored for 12 months.
principles responsible for health benefits in bitter Mushrooms
gourd have been characterized.
Mushroom fortified ready to use upama powder
In moringa cv. Bhagya, among the different was standardized and subjected to sensory
drying methods, solar tunnel dried leaf powder evaluation by 66 responders, 39.39% of them
possessed high total carotenoids (2.49 mg/g), rated it as very good, 48.48% as good and 2.12%
chlorophyll a (5.0 mg/g), chlorophyll b (2.01 as average. The nutritional analysis of mushroom
mg/g), phenols (39.29 mg GAE/g) and ascorbic fortified upma mix showed a drastic reduction
acid (479.46 mg/100g) compared to hot-air and of fat and carbohydrate content and a significant
shade dried leaf powder. Mineral estimation drastic increase in protein and fiber content as
showed that moringa leaf powder contained compared to non fortified sample. The mineral
significant amount of macro minerals and trace analysis of the samples showed an increase in Ca,
elements. Mg, K, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn and N in the mushroom
Chemical proofing of ivy gourd showed that fortified samples as compared to control non
p-hydroxy benzoic acid was the major phenolic fortified samples.
acid in ivy gourd varieties Arka Neelachal Medicinal Crops
Sabuja and Arka Neelachal Kunkhi, while trans-
Studies on Withanolide extraction and root
cinnamic, salicylic and chlorogenic acids were
storage: The microwave assisted solvent
found in moderate amounts; the flavonoid rutin
extraction yielded higher Withanolide content
was present in very high amounts. The variety
from Ashwagandha roots, compared to the
Arka Neelachal Kunkhi had significantly higher
traditional method. Dried Ashwagandha roots
concentrations of all the phenolic compounds and
when packed in polythene bags (air tight
flavonoids compared to Arka Neelachal Sabuja.
conditions) at room temperature can be stored for
Market samples of betel leaves from Karnataka ten months without significant reduction in the
harboured Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria spp. quality.
Salmonella could survive in the produce till the
Study on shelf life of roots for Withanolide
end of its shelf life without a significant reduction
content: Microwave assisted solvent extraction
in the initial population.
yielded higher Withanolide content quantified
Flowers by HPLC than traditional method. Three types
Essential oils, viz., patchouli, geranium, of material were used viz., completely shredded
rosemary, eucalyptus and clove botanicals when dry root in to small pieces, commercial sample
evaluated as an alternative to chemical floral of 5-7 cm length pieces and dry root powder,
preservatives showed that patchouli oil at 250 Material was stored for 10 months and monthly
ppm concentration was effective in extending the analysis was made. The results indicated that dry
vase life of tuberose var. Local Double by 3 days root storing in polythene bag (air tight condition)
and chrysanthemum var. White Reagan by 4 days at room temperature was more stable with less
over other treatments and control. reduction in quality even after 10 months of
storage.
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Betelvine It was designed and fitted in such a way that the

Storage studies in betelvine: Betel leaves plastic container was hinged and was always
(Hesaraghatta local) packed in CFB boxes with positioned horizontal during operation. It helped
polyethylene lining (100 gauage) were stored at in avoiding spilling of the solution and dipping
5°C, 8°C and room temperature (27.4-32.5°C, mangoes conveniently at different heights. The
35-66% RH). The freshness of betel leaves could pole could reach a height of 15 – 18 feet. About
be maintained for 18 days at 12°C and 4 days at 15 seconds was required to treat one or two fruits
room temperatures by PE lining with a weight at a time. A six feet pole was also provided to treat
loss of only 8.9 and 2.5 % respectively compared the mangoes at the lower and peripheral levels.
to 48 and 23 % weight loss by the second day Solar tunnel drier for dehydration of
when stored without PE lining. horticultural produce: Solar tunnel dryer of 6
Round thermocol boxes (100mm dia.), with gel x 3 x 2.7 m (L x W x H) with galvanized
pack were best suited for the packing and storage frame structure was constructed on a concrete
of betel leaves (Hesaraghatta local) at ambient floor with necessary foundation and covered
with 200 micron UV-stabilized LDPE sheet.
conditions (29°C and RH of 34%).
Two fin type fresh air inlets of 0.6 x 0.3 m size
Microbiological studies: Market samples were installed at the rear side of the drier at 0.15
of betel leaves from Karnataka were m height from ground level for entry of fresh air.
confirmed to harbour Salmonella enterica, Two exhaust fans each of 9’diameter and 50 watt
E. coli and Listeria spp. But Salmonella and capacity were installed at the front top side of the
Listeria were not detected in on farm samples, drier at 2 m height from ground level for removal
indicating that contamination occurs during of moisture laden air from the dryer. About 20 –
post harvest operations, handling and storage. 30 per cent reduction in time was recorded, when
Salmonella can survive on the leaves till the end compared to open yard sun drying to attain the
of their shelf life (7 days), without any reduction. safe moisture content for amla segments and
onion slices. Chemical analysis indicated that
3.5.2. Farm Mechanization the quality of solar tunnel dried products was
A mango dipping tool was developed to treat the superior to open sun dried products. The payback
Alphonso mangoes with Arka Saka Nivirak (a period for amla is six months and for nine months
formulation developed at IIHR to prevent internal for onion.
break down disorders @ 125 ml per litre) in the
tree itself. To control spongy tissue, fruits need
to be dipped twice with this solution at 40-60
% maturity stages at 10 days intervals. The tool
had a long SS pipe for holding a plastic container
filled with the solution and supported by a circular
holder and a ‘U’ shaped frame fitted in the pole.
Solar tunnel drier

Power operated water melon seed extractor:
A watermelon seed extractor was developed
using the engineering properties such as physical
and textural properties of the matured fruit and
seeds. The seed extractor consist of systems for
(i) watermelon cutting, (ii) watermelon seed
extraction, (iii) seed and pulp separation and (iv)
power and power transmission. The extractor was
evaluated with three types of scrapers namely
stainless steel, wooden and nylon; two cutting
Dipping tool for mango to control spongy tissue planes viz., transverse and longitudinal planes
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and three rotational speeds viz., 50, 100 and 150 grades as < 25 mm, 25-30 mm and > 30 mm size.
rpm. The best performance was observed with The marketable size being 25-30 mm. The overall
transverse cutting, nylon scraper at a speed of grading efficiency was 82 % and grading capacity
100 rpm. The best values for capacity, extraction was 1 tonne/h. The grader saves 15% operational
efficiency, seed loss, seed damage, germination cost compared to manual operation cost.
percentage and vigour index were 1.98 kg of
seeds/h, 99.49 %, 0.19 %, 0.26 %, 97.04 % and
3284 respectively. The total cost of the seed
extractor was Rs. 55,000. The cost of extraction
of 1 kg of watermelon seeds was Rs. 28.65 against
Rs. 600 by manual method.
Outdoor mobile mushroom cropping chamber:

The average temperature in the mobile chamber
Manually operated onion grader: A manually for mushroom cultivation varied from 24-25.8°C
operated onion grader was developed for grading as compared to 25-27°C under ambient conditions.
rose onions into three grades based on these sizes. The humidity in mobile chamber varied from
The machine has a feed hopper, tray with holes 75-88% as compared to 63-77% under ambient
suitable for grading onions, collection trays, conditions during April to June. The BE during
handle and chain for oscillating the tray. The tray this period varied from 64% (April), 28.22%
has a dimension of 1500 x 750 x 250 mm (L x (May) and 34.83% (June).
W x H), and first half portion of trays has holes
of 25 mm and second half portion of the tray has
holes of 30 mm. The grading was done in three
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3.6. Economics of Production, Marketing and the total discounted net benefit accrued to the state
Trade; Statistical Research and Computer was estimated at Rs 640 crores. The aggregate
Application total economic impact in terms of discounted
net benefit accrued to the economy based on the
3.6.1. Economics of Production, Marketing and
sample survey and data collected from Tamil
Trade
Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, is around
Assessing the economic impact of adoption of Rs.880 crores, thus justifying the investment into
tuberose hybrid, Arka Prajwal in West Bengal breeding better hybrids/ varieties in flower crops.
In the state of West Bengal, tuberose is grown on Export performance of processed fruit and
an area of 5168 hectares, accounting for 21% of vegetable products – country wise analysis
the total area under flower crops, with a production
During 2001-2015, export of mango pulp
of around 121871 lakh sticks. Nadia district with registered a significant positive growth of 5.67
2088 hectares has 40% of the tuberose area in per cent in quantity and 10.43 per cent in value.
the state with more than 50% area under Arka All the major importing countries - Saudi Arabia,
Prajwal. The economic impact of adoption of UAE, Netherlands, Yemen, UK, Germany and
Arka Prajwal was evaluated at individual farm Canada registered positive and significant growth
level taking the costs, returns, profitability and both in quantity and export earnings. UAE,
resource use efficiency and at the aggregate level Kuwait and USA recorded positive growth in
(district/state) by using the capital budgeting value but registered negative growth in quantity.
method. The major importers of mango pulp from India
Economic Impact at individual farm level: Arka are Saudi Arabia (29.31%), Yemen Arab Republic
Prajwal has gained popularity over the last decade (19.08%), Netherlands (8.19%), UAE (6.5%),
and is cultivated in a two year cycle. It is harvested Kuwait (3.74%) and UK (2.56%). The highest
mainly for loose flowers. Siliguri, Assam, Bihar, export earnings, are from Saudi Arabia (26.93%),
Nepal and Bangladesh are the major markets. The Netherlands (11.88%), Yemen (14.22%), UAE
cost of cultivation is Rs. 4,43,900/ha and with (6.43%), USA (4.10), UK (3.83%) and Kuwait
an average yield of around 22 t loose flowers/ha, (4.04%). Saudi Arabia continues to be the major
the cultivators realize gross returns of Rs. 8 to 13 importer of mango pulp from India. The share of
lakhs and a net return of Rs.3.86 to 8.6 lakhs/ha Netherlands, UK, Yemen, and Canada increased
with a Benefit to Cost ratio in the range of 1.87 during 2003-04 to 2014-15.
to 2.97. Export performance of mango pulp – country
wise instability analysis: Export of mango
pulp from India to different countries was stable
(CVt=16-17%), but export to UK, Germany,
UAE, Kuwait and Netherlands was unstable
(CVt>25%).
Instability in export of mango pulp
Instability Index (CVt) (%)
Country
Qty Value
Saudi Arabia 17.61 21.18
UAE 32.59 29.92
Netherlands 29.13 25.09
Kuwait 32.90 35.66
Field view of Arka Prajwal in Krishnanagar, Nadia Yemen 22.63 16.87
district of West Bengal. USA 15.06 16.47
UK 50.16 39.65
Economic Impact of adoption of Tuberose Arka Germany 35.00 29.37
Prajwal at aggregate level: Based on the two year Canada 10.32 18.67
cycle of the crop, with over 50% adoption rate of All countries 15.90 17.28
Arka Prajwal between the period 2011 to 2015,
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Cost of export of mango pulp: A survey of increase in the logistics arrangements, high duty
exporters of mango pulp in TN, AP and Karnataka (12.13%) on packing material like MS drums and
indicated that in case of variety Totapuri, cost of OTS (Open Top Sanitary) cans and procedural
the raw material was the main item of cost (60%) delays in claiming the duty exemptions.
followed by aseptic bag packing, processing,
Economics of factor productivity and production
ocean freight, internal transportation and
efficiency in horticultural crops
documentation. In case of variety Alphonso, the
raw material cost accounted for more than 70 per Papaya: Using Cobb Douglas type of production
cent of the total cost of export of mango pulp. function, men, labour and nutrient nitrogen
were identified as the key factors that influence
Export realization from mango pulp in
papaya production significantly and positively.
aseptic bag: In case of Totapuri, the export
There is a scope to improve the income of
earnings were highest from USA followed by
farmers by increasing these inputs. Nearly 53.3
Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Sudan, while
% of farms were found to perform at an optimum
the USA contributed the maximum to the export
scale of production in the constant returns zone
earnings followed by Europe and UAE in the
with an efficiency level >=0.90 or more, while
case of Alphonso. The net profit by export of
the average efficiency score was 0.798. The
Alphonso mango pulp in aseptic bag worked out
remaining 46.7 % of farms, which do not operate
to Rs.11728/t to USA and Rs.8277/t to Europe.
at the maximum efficiency level, could reduce
In case of Totapuri, the net profit was Rs.9263/t
the input level by 20.20% to maintain the same
for USA, Rs.3188/t for Europe, Rs.2639/t for
level of papaya production. None of the farms
Saudi Arabia and Rs.2095/t for UAE. The net
operated above the optimum scale of production.
realization was the lowest from Sudan due to very
The average allocative efficiency score achieved
high (Rs.46076/t) cost of export. The BCR was
was only 0.439. Only 7% of the farmers achieved
the highest for USA at 1.20 for Totapuri and 1.16
the allocative efficiency score of 0.9 or above.
for Alphonso. UAE recorded the lowest BCR
The average economic efficiency is 0.355, which
of 1.02 for Alphonso and Sudan registered the
suggests that farmers producing papaya are yet
lowest BCR of 1.04 for Totapuri.
to achieve the economic efficiency. Optimum
Constraints in export of mango pulp: The major resource allocation revealed that the number of
constraints in export of mango pulp identified plants of papaya plants has to be reduced from
by surveying exporters of mango pulp in Tamil 1815/ha from the present 1864/ha. Similarly
Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are listed the optimum use of men labour (man days/ha),
below women labour (women days/ha), FYM (t/ha), N
(kg/ha), P (kg/ha), K (kg/ha) are 196.24, 251.6,
Production constraints – Poor harvesting/
21.8, 571.52, 950.92 as against the present levels
packing practices, inadequate / irregular supply of
of 139, 398, 34, 471, 798 and 726, respectively.
mango fruits, fluctuation in price of raw material
/ mango pulp and insufficient credit facility from Tomato: The production of tomato in India
banks. increased from 4.24 million tonnes in 1991-92 to
19.40 million tonnes in 2013-14 at a compound
Constraints in processing - Voltage fluctuation,
growth rate of 6.72% per annum. This is mainly
shortage of labour, delayed and reduced
because of expansion in area at the rate of 4.93%
disbursement of subsidy for mango ripening
rather than an increase in productivity (1.70%),
chambers.
indicating a tremendous scope to increase the
Constraints in export of mango pulp - production further through adoption of hybrids
Fluctuation in exchange rate, payment default since the area under hybrids is still low in India.
by the merchandise exporters / importers, cost
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3.6.2. Statistics Research 3.6.3. Computer applications

Development of statistical models for horticultural Development of database and program modules
crops research for horticultural crops
M-estimation: A methodology for attaching the Database development (Onion and
desired weights to multiple outlier observations/ Pomegranate): Data such as area, nutritional
replications while analyzing designed levels, propagation, soil, climate and planting
experimental data on brinjal showed that the system, land preparation, method of planting,
probability of type I error decreased from 7.22- sowing, etc were collected for development of
2.51%, coupled with an increase in confidence backend data in case of onion. Data on general
level from 92.78 to 98.99%. The robust analysis aspects of pomegranate crop such as area, varieties,
of variance for Huber’s M-estimation for eight propagation, planting, nutrient requirements,
different traits in brinjal experiments resulted in irrigation methods, soil and climate, harvesting,
reduction of 38 to 42% EMSS and confidence etc. have been collected from different sources
level increased from 92.78 to 97.57%, whereas like National Horticultural Board, DOGR, NRC
Andrew’s M-estimation for the same characters on Pomegranate, Agropedia, etc.
resulted in reduction of 54.22 to 56.55% EMSS
and increase in confidence level from 92.78 Decision support system for fruits and vegetables
to 98.99%. Efficacy of different M-estimation (Pomegranate and Onion)
procedures evaluated based on error variance
indicated reduction in error sum of square
across eight different traits in brinjal, except for
two characters wherein data did not follow sin
wave pattern. It was observed that by adopting
a suitable M-estimation procedure, a researcher,
could arrive at required inference about the
treatment differences, without removing an
outlier replication.
Prediction model: A logistic mechanistic growth
model developed along with biological measures Decision Support System (Pomegranate and Onion)
of intrinsic growth rate and carrying capacity Pomegranate: A Decision Support System
indicated that the severity of grapes yellow rust on pomegranate has been developed as a web
disease could be predicted to an extent of 91%. application with graphical user interface for
A non-linear logistic model was used to work general crop information, disease management,
out the area under disease progression curve for plant protection and disorder identification
describing population dynamics for yellow rust in modules to provide diagnosis and solutions for
grapes and the values across a 18 standard week pomegranate cultivation.
period showed a range of 27.5 to 48.5 for the year
2015, when plants were pruned in April. Onion: A web application has been developed
for Onion production with solutions for farmers
Multivariate analysis of china aster genotypes: and other stake holders on disease diagnostics,
Diversity indices based on Ward’s method were disorder identification, crop management modules
worked out for biometrical analysis of 42 China and general crop profile.
aster genotypes across 13 traits. Results showed
that there were four distinct clusters and 18
combinations of genotypes having the farthest
distance.
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3.7. Extension Research vegetable and flower crop varieties/hybrids of the

institute were undertaken at twelve locations with
3.7.1 Improving knowledge and skills of the collaboration of KVK, Hirehalli and KVK,
stakeholders for enhancing productivity of Gonikoppal, in Tumkur and Kodagu Districts
horticultural crops and impact assessment of Karnataka. ICAR-IIHR varieties/hybrids of
different crops, recorded yield increase of 14.0 to
Assessment and refinement of ICAR-IIHR 58.3 %, over the local varieties/hybrids.
technologies through farmers’ participatory
demonstrations: Demonstration of different
Yield t/ha
ICAR-IIHR
Crop Demonstration Local Varieties/ (%) increase
Varieties/Hybrids
Plot Hybrids
Dolichos beans Arka Amogh 15.2 11.4 (Hebbal Avare) 25.0
Tomato Arka Rakshak 72.0 51.0 (US 901) 29.1
Tomato Arka Rakshak 85.0 64.8 (Emerald) 23.7
Tomato Arka Rakshak 64.0 55.0 (Laxmi) 14.0
French Bean Arka Suvidha 9.8 6.8 (Local) 30.6
Chilli Arka Kyathi 29.3 23.0 (Bullet) 22.7
Coriander Arka Isha 12.0 7.0 (Local) 58.3
Marigold Arka Bangara 10.6 7.4 (Syngenta Hybrid) 30.1
Studies on rate of adoption of ICAR-IIHR propagation methods, information on improved

technologies varieties/superior cultivars, management of
fruit cracking, canopy management, improving
The rate of adoption of the ICAR-IIHR,
pollination, integrated nutrient/pest/disease
micronutrient formulations, ‘Banana Special’ and
management, availability of export markets,
‘Vegetable Special’ by farmers, over the previous
value addition, handling, storage and packing of
five years was studied. The net rate of adoption
produced and rejuvenation of old orchards.
(%) of Banana Special, was found to increase
at an average of 6.3 times every year, while the 3.7.2 Impact of capacity building of trainees on the
net rate of adoption of ‘Vegetable Special’ (%) adoption of ICAR-IIHR technologies including
increased at an average of 2.1 times every year. identification of future training needs
Socio-Economic Issues Associated With Litchi The training needs of African delegates, who
Cultivation visited ICAR-IIHR in a study-cum-exposure
A questionnaire based survey was conducted to visit as part of their fourth Indo-US-African
identify the socio-economic issues associated Triangular International Training Programme on
with litchi cultivation amongst thirty growers ‘New Dimensions in Extension Management’’
of Kodagu district of Karnataka. The survey organized by National Institute for Agricultural
revealed that the motivational factors associated Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad
with litchi cultivation were profitability, ease of from July 16 to September 13, 2015 were assessed.
crop management, favorable climate/weather The trainees listed the post harvest handling of
conditions for litchi cultivation, high market produce and value addition as their foremost need
demand for the produce, availability of skilled followed by the integrated disease/pest/nutrient
manpower and less pest/disease incidence. management and marketing of produce.
The growers required training / guidance on
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A comprehensive questionnaire to determine Training needs of agricultural officers of Kerala in

the impact assessment of training programmes fruits and plantation crops
organized by ICAR-IIHR was developed.
The questionnaire was administered to 100 Rank Based
Training Needs
agricultural officer trainees of Kerala state, who Quotient
attended various training programmes conducted Orchard management 58.59
by ICAR-IIHR. In the area of fruits and plantation
Canopy architecture 49.83
crops, training on orchard management (58.59
%) received the top priority while training on Packaging of produce 48.15
pest management (35.35%) received the least Post harvest and value addition 44.11
priority. In the area of protected cultivation
of vegetable and ornamental crop production, Marketing of produce 40.07
training on fabrication and erection of structures Disease management 38.38
(43.10%) received the top priority while training
Integrated nutrient management 38.38
on irrigation and drainage management (27.27%)
received the least priority. Pest management 35.35
Average 44.10
Training needs of agricultural officers of Kerala in protected cultivation of vegetable and ornamental crops
Training Needs Rank Based Quotient

Fabrication and erection of structures 43.10
Design of polyhouses/green houses/shadenet structures 42.09
Seed production 41.75
Design of structures for different geographical locations 41.75
Land preparation and seedling transplantation 41.08
Intercultural operations 41.08
Seed bed preparation, seed sowing and raising of seedlings 40.74
Vegetable harvesting, preservation and marketing 40.74
Knowledge on right shade nets and nylon meshes 39.39
Soil and fertilizer management 37.37
Vector management 37.37
Choice of crop for optimum income 37.37
Knowledge on type of mulching (reflective/non-reflective/biodegradable/non- 37.71
biodegradable)
Nutrient management 36.70
Insect and disease control 36.03
Selection of quality seeds and seedlings 34.01
Irrigation and drainage management 27.27
Average 38.56
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3.7.3 Improving the livelihood security of farm 3.7.4 Group dynamics and social networks among
women through appropriate horticultural women’s Self Help Group (SHG) member’s
innovations involved in economic activities
Demonstrations were conducted in twelve Womens SHG’s have been formed with the
villages of Chikkaballapura and Tumakuru objective of taking up income generating activities
districts of Karnataka covering one hundred and collectively. An important aspect that determines
twenty eight farm women, on various horticultural the success of any SHG is the interaction amongst
interventions viz., organic crop production the group members in a given social situation. In
technologies, nutrient enrichment of composts, order to study this, data on the socio-personal-
integrated pest/disease management modules in psychological profile and parameters related to
vegetables and mixed cropping in areca gardens. group dynamics were collected from a group (15
These interventions could increase in the net members) of respondents from Tumakuru district
income of farm women to the tune of 34.4%. of Karnataka. The diagrammatic representation
(dendrogram prepared by the Wards method), of
the clustering behaviour of the group members
reveals three broad clusters within the group
and a high level of similarity amongst the group
members.
French bean (Arka Suvidha) cultivated as an intercrop

in areca gardens
Dendogram showing the socio-personal-psychological

similarity among the SHG members
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4. All India Coordinated Research Projects
The ICAR- All India Coordinated Research Project tribal areas. Presently, forty five centers operate under the
(AICRP) on Fruits, headquartered at ICAR-IIHR, ICAR-AICRP on Fruits (28 SAU-based centers, 13 ICAR-
Bengaluru, has the mandate of identification and release institute based centers, 3 CAU-based centers and 1 private
of fruit varieties and hybrids through multi-locational centre). Research on various aspects of mango is carried
testing (MLT), maintaining duplicate germplasm, out in fourteen centers, guava in thirteen centers, banana
evaluation and augmentation of germplasm with National and citrus in eleven centers each, grapes, litchi and sapota
Active Germplasm Sites (NAGS) evaluation of input- in five centers each, papaya in eight centers and jackfruit
use-efficient technologies and assessment of plant health in six centers. Besides the ICAR-AICRP on Fruits, several
management strategies under different agro-climatic All India Coordinated Research Projects on various
zones. It is also mandated with the assessment of post- horticultural crops are in operation in ICAR-IIHR. The
harvest losses of banana and mango in major growing areas details of activities carried under different AICRP projects
and demonstration of promising fruit crop technologies in during the period under report are mentioned below.
Project Aspect Crops / Species / Activity

All India Coordinated Research Project on Crop Improvement Anona and Pomegrante
Arid Zone Fruits Crop Production Custard apple and Fig
All India Coordinated Research Project on Crop Improvement Chilli, Bell pepper, Brinjal,Okra, Onion, Garlic,
Vegetables French bean,Cowpea, Garden Pea, Dolichos,
Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd and Ridge gourd
Crop Production Amaranth and Chilli
Plant Pathology Survey and surveillance of diseases of important
vegetable crops in farmers field
Seed Production Bottle gourd and pumpkin
All India Coordinated Research Project on Crop Improvement Tuberose, Gladiolus, Carnation,
Floriculture and Germplasm Chrysanthemum, China Aster, Marigold and
Maintenance Ornamental flowering shrubs
Crop Production Marigold
Plant Pathology Disease diagnostics in bulbous ornamentals
All India Coordinated Research Project on Crop Improvement Betelvine
Medicinal & Aromatic Crops and Betelvine
All India Coordinated Research Project on Mushroom Pleurotus spp.
Mushrooms Production
All India Coordinated Project on Heliconia Collection and Heliconia spp.
Evaluation of
Germplasm
All India Coordinated Research Project on Biological control Insect pests of horticultural crops
Biological Control of Crop Pests and Weeds
All India Network Project on Pesticide Pesticide Residue Grapes- Chlorpyrifos and Carbendazim
Residues Studies Brinjal - Spirotetramat
Chilli-Ethion, Imidacloprid, Quinalfos,
Triazofos, Fipronil and Carbendazim
Capsicum- Ethion and Carbendazim
Cauliflower- Acephate, Quinalfos and Tiazofos
Tomato- Tebufenpyrad and Carbendazim
Okra - Acephate and Imidacloprid
Cabbage - Acephate, Oxadiargyl and
Carbendazim
Bitter gourd and Cucumber - Carbendazim
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Significant highlights of the All India Network Project on Pesticide Residues

Half-life (days) Residue persistence (days)
Crop Pesticide
X* 2X ** X* 2X **
Cauliflower Carbendazim 50% WP 5.5 - 20 -
Okra Carbendazim 50% WP 5.6 - 20 -
Bitter gourd Triazofos 40 EC 1.6 1.7 10 15
Acephate 75SP 4.0 4.1 25 25
Chlorpyrifos 20EC 3.5 4.0 20 25
Quinalfos 25EC 0.9 1.1 07 10
Ethion 50EC 2.3 3.4 20 25
Profenofos 50EC 1.7 2.0 10 15
Cypermethrin 10EC 3.0 3.7 15 20
Imidaclorpid 17.8 SL 2.8 4.1 10 20
Carbendazium 50%WP 2.7 - 25 -
Cucumber Triazofos 40 EC 1.6 2.0 10 15
Acephate 75SP 4.1 5.0 20 25
Chlorpyrifos 20EC 2.0 2.3 15 15
Quinalfos 25EC 1.6 2.0 05 07
Ethion 50EC 4.1 4.5 25 25
Profenofos 50EC 1.5 2.3 10 15
Cypermethrin 10EC 3.0 3.6 15 20
Capsicum Cypermethrin 10EC 4.0 4.3 25 25
Spiromesifen 22.9SC 1.1 1.7 15 20
Okra Imidacloprid 17.8SL 2.0 2.0 07 10
(In soil) - - - -
Tomato Carbendazium 50%WP 3.2 - 25 -
Spiromesifen 22.9SC 3.0 3.7 10 15
Brinjal Imidacloprid 17.8SL 5.2 5.2 10 15
(In soil ) - - - -
Chlorpyrifos 20EC 1.3 - 10 -
Cabbage Carbendazium 50%WP 3.0 - 25 -
Green chilli Carbendazium 50%WP 3.5 - 30 -
Imidacloprid 350SC 5.0 5.0 15 20
Grapes Spirotetramat 150 OD 3.9 5.3 15 20
Pomegranate Fluopyram 7.6 7.6 15 15
Tebuconazole 5.7 6.1 15 15
Fluopyram 200SC 4.6 6.0 10 10
(In soil) - - - -
Tebuconazole 200SC 4.8 6.2 10 10
(In soil) - - - -
Mango Fluopyram
400 SC After 3rd spray application 5.2 5.4 10 10
After 4th spray application 4.3 4.5 15 15
Tebuconazole
After 3rd spray application 3.9 4.0 10 10
After 4th spray application 4.0 4.0 10 15
X* - Recommended dose, 2X**- Double the recommended dose
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5. Transfer of Technology
The Institute has a multi-dimensional approach in up by ICAR-IIHR Regional Stations at Chettalli and
extension for effective transfer of technologies to Hirehalli in Karnataka, Bhubaneswar in Odisha and
various stakeholders. Accordingly the Division of KVKs at Hirehalli in Tumakuru district and Gonikoppal
Extension and Training, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru in Kodagu district. The details are given below.
organized need based advanced trainings on
horticultural technologies, large scale demonstrations, 5.1 Training Programmes
disseminated and popularized various technologies
5.1.1 ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta
through mass media, group approaches, exhibitions,
field visits, field days, interfaces, seminars, The Division of Extension and Training organized
stakeholders meet, interaction meetings, consultations 36 on-campus and 8 off-campus trainings on various
etc. The Agricultural Technology Information Centre technologies with the active participation of scientists
(ATIC) at the Institute also provided extension services of other divisions. A total of 1837 trainees across the
through its single window concept. Dissemination country underwent training programmes and were
and popularization of technologies was also taken benefited. The details of the trainings are given below;
On-Campus Trainings
Number of
Title Date(s)
participants
Training on hand pollination technique in custard apple hybrid Arka Sahan Apr 16 15
ICM in protected cultivation of vegetables and fruit crops for the farmers and Apr 23-24 54
horticultural officers, Govt. of Karnataka
Scientific nursery management practice for vegetable crops for vegetable Apr 25
228
nurserymen of Karnataka
Protected cultivation of high value vegetables and ornamental crops for the Apr 28-May 2 23
farmers of Andhra Pradesh Jun 16-20 20
Advances in production technologies of horticultural crops for farmers of Jun 02-06
19
Manipur
Entrepreneurial training on mushroom spawn production and cultivation Jun 18-26, 31
Sep 03-11, 27
Dec 31, 2015- 34
Jan 08, 2016
Advances in production technology of horticultural crops Jul 06-11 19
Aug 25-28 28
Sep 21-24 22
Oct 05-08 30
Oct 14-17 28
Nov 03- 06 18
Dec 01-04 24
Dec 08-11 20
Dec 16-19 23
Jan 11-14 26
Jan 19-22 19
Jan 27-30 20
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Number of
Title Date(s)
participants
Protected cultivation of vegetable crops, PHM of flowers and mushroom Jul 20 30
cultivation and ornamental crops for agricultural officers from Kerala Aug 04-07 25
S.S.Grade Staff engaged in administration office and other division/sections Oct 05-07
performing the duties of messenger attendant and miscellaneous work related 63
to reception /ATIC/canteen etc.
Alternate cropping system and integrated crop management (ICM) in Oct 16
30
protected cultivation of vegetable crops
Protected cultivation of vegetable and ornamental crops Oct 19-21 27
Precision farming practices (micro-irrigation, mulching, fertigation and IPM Nov 16-21
20
etc,) fruit, vegetable and flower crops
Integrated plant protection and ICM in protected cultivation of vegetable Dec 11
crops for the polyhouse and nethouse farmers of Bengaluru Rural and Urban 72
Districts of Karnataka
Post-harvest management and value addition of horticultural crops Jan 04-09
24
Feb 22-27
Training cum exposure programme on Hi-tech horticulture for district Jan 11-12
35
development managers of NABARD Karnataka
Pollen cryopreservation in vegetable crops for shuttle breeding and hybrid Jan 18- 23 6
seed production
National level exposure visit and training on hi-tech cultivation of horticultural Jan 23-25
23
crops
Protected cultivation of high value vegetables and ornamental crops Feb 01-06 24
Tropical mushroom production technology Feb 08-12 15
Precision farming practices (micro-irrigation, mulching, fertigation IPM Feb 15-20
23
etc.,) in fruit, vegetable and flower crops
Off-Campus Trainings
Number of
Title Place Date(s)
participants
Biopesticides awareness and training programme Virinjipuram, Vellore Jun 18 100
District, Tamil Nadu
Banana crop production technology G.Gollahalli, Jun 19 56
Kanakapura Taluk
Nematode management using bio-pesticides under Chikkaballapur Jun 25 102
protected cultivation
Training on management of orchards through Arka Attibele Jul 30 21
Microbial Consortium and micronutrients for the farmers
Advances in management of important vegetable crops Sankalagere, Aug 14 52
Channapattana Taluk
Management of mango crops for farmers Aralakuppe, Magadi Jan 12 51
Taluk
Management of vegetable crops for farmers Sankalagere, Feb 19 50
Channapattana Taluk
NICRA - climate resilient technology day cum training Kadur Feb 28-29 260
programme
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5.1.2. CHES, Chettalli 5.1.3 KVK, Gonikoppal

The station organized four on-campus and one off- The Krishi Vigyan Kendra organized 58 trainings as
campus trainings as given below benefiting trainees per the mandate of KVKs benefiting1948 trainees.
Number of
On-Campus Trainings Type of Training No.
Participants
Title Date On-Campus 19 566
Nursery management Aug 18 Off-campus 39 1382
Backyard poultry farming Oct 20 Total 58 1948
Exposure visit of tribal village Nov 21 5.1.4 KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
school student and teachers The Krishi Vigyan Kendra organized 69 trainings on
Spice crops Dec 15 various technologies in the fields of horticulture and
allied subjects.
Off-Campus Trainings Type of Training No. Total
Title Date On-Campus 29 706
Disease management of poultry birds Nov 12 Off-Campus 40 1142
Total 69 2148
5.2 Field Demonstrations
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
No. of
Title Location Demons-
trations
Awareness cum demonstration on rejuvenation of mango Linganahalli, Hesaraghatta Hobli 01
orchards
Method demonstration of soil and water sampling Linganahalli, Hesaraghatta Hobli 01
Nematode management with bio-nematicides in Linganahalli, Hesaraghatta Hobli 01
horticultural crops
ICAR-IIHR manual and animal drawn onion seeders and ICAR- Kadur, Chikamagalur 01
IIHR tractor operated raised bed former cum onion seeder
Banana special spray Gollahally, Kanakapura Taluk 24
Demonstration of ICAR-IIHR onion de-topper Kadur, Chikamagalur
Demonstration on bunch feeding in banana Gollahally, Kanakapura Taluk 21
Display and demonstration of ICAR-IIHR farm machinery GKVK, Bengaluru 01
Demonstration of ICAR-IIHR animal drawn onion seeder Reakalakuntapalli, Chikaballapur 01
Display and demonstration of ICAR-IIHR farm machinery KVK, Hirehalli 01
Demonstration on use of bionematicides in polyhouses Bashettihalli, Shidlaghatta Taluk 26
Demonstration on use of mango special Aralukuppe, Magadi Taluk 23
Display and demonstration of machinery and equipments Narasipura Village, Kadur Taluk 01
for cultivation of onion
Display and demonstration of ICAR-IIHR farm machinery V.C. Farm, Mandya 01
Use of fruit fly traps and mango special Maralkuppe, Magadi Taluk 16
Introduction of Arka Suvidha French bean, Arka Mangala Sankalagere, Channapatna Taluk 10
Yard long bean Arka Rakshak tomato
Demonstration of carnation variety ‘Arka Flame’ KVK, Hirehalli and UAS, Dharwad 01
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KVK, Gonikoppal
A total of 80 field demonstrations on thirteen aspects were organized in nine villages of Kodagu district.
KVK, Hirehalli
A total of 79 field demonstrations on five aspects were organized in eighteen villages of Tumakuru district.
5.3 Field Days

Title Date & Place
Interstate farmers meet and field day for showcasing improved varieties 09.09.2015, IIHR, Bengaluru
and F1 hybrids of vegetables and precision farming of vegetables for the
farmers from Karnataka,Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Integrated farming system and vegetable crops 08.12.2015, Shri S.C. Thimmaiah,
Nallur Village, Ponnampet
Effect of Bacillus biopesticides on nematode management in gerbera Doddaballapura
and carnations under protected conditions
Tomato hybrid Arka Rakshak 26.12.2015, Shri Ramachandrappa,
Hanur Village, Chamarajanagar
CHES, Chettalli
Seminar cum field day on rambutan 10.10.2015, Chettalli
Awareness programme on off-season litchi cultivation in South India 10.12.2015, Chettalli
KVK, Gonikoppal
Field day cum expert scientist-farmers interface programme on 11.06.2015, Chikkaluvara Village,
vegetable varieties and F1 hybrids Somwarpet Taluk
Field day on integrated farming system and vegetable crops 08.12.2015, Nallor Village, Virajpet,
Kodagu
Field day on banana-paired row system of planting 16.12.2015, KVK Gonikoppal Athur
Farm
KVK, Hirehalli
Drought resistant varieties in different crops (Ragi, Redgram, Aerobic 26.10.2015, D.Nagenahalli,
Paddy and Cow pea) Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Navane (Foxtail millet) - HMT-100-1 06.11.2015, Karemadhenahalli,Sira
Taluk, Tumakuru
High density banana planting (Grand Naine) 07.11.2015, Puttayyanapalaya,
Tumakuru
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5.4 Farmers-Scientists Interface Meetings

No of
Event/Occasion Date Place
participants
Interaction meeting with grape growers of Theni Apr 13 Theni, Tamil Nadu 25 farmers
Interaction meeting and field visit on ICAR-IIHR Jul 22 Linganahalli, 50 farmers
technologies for the farmers Hessarghatta Hobli
Interaction with farmers and the stake holders under Jul 27- Hosur and Dindigul, 150 farmers and
RKVY project 28 Tamil Nadu entrepreneurs
Scientists and farmers interaction meet under NICRA Aug 01 Kadur Taluk, 140 farmers
Chikmangalur
Awareness program on ‘Prime Minister Crop Insurance Dec 20 Doddatumkur, 60 farmers
Program for Farmers’ Doddaballapura
Taluk
Mar 23 Alur, Bengaluru 20 farmers
North
Jai Kissan-Jai Vigyan Dec 29 Linganahalli, 50 farmers
Hessarghatta Hobli
Awareness program on grape cultivation Feb 18 Linganahalli, 30 farmers
Hessaraghatta Hobli
Training systems in grapes Feb 22 Linganahalli, 25 farmers
Hesaraghatta Hobli
Awareness program on ‘Prime Minister Crop Insurance Mar 02 Doddatumkur, 15 farmers
Program for Farmers’ and ‘Use of bio-fertilizers in crop Dodbalapura Taluk
production’
Mar 24 Hesaraghatta, 70 farmers
Bengaluru North
Interaction meeting with grape growers of Cumbam Mar 23 Odaipatti, Theni, 25 farmers
Valley Tamil Nadu
CHES Bhubaneswar
Research – Extension - Farmer interface meetings Jul-Aug, 10 districts of Odisha -
2015
CHES Chettalli
Brain storming session and exhibition on avocado May 27 CHES, Chettalli -
Workshop on Garcinia species Aug 20 CHES, Chettalli -
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5.5 Exhibitions
Organized/Participated Venue Period
Exhibition in connection with Horti Sangam 2015 Motiharbihar, Odisha Apr 10-12
Mango Mela Lalbagh, Bengaluru May 29-31
Allalasandra Lake Festival Yelahanka, Bengaluru Jun 07
Kharif Kissan Sammelan-2015 Muzaffarnagar Jun 27
Agri Tech India 2015, Bengaluru IEC, Bengaluru Aug 21-23
rd
3 International symposium on Phytophthora IIHR Bengaluru Sep 09-12
Krishi Mela -2015 UAHS, Shimoga Oct 03-06
Launching of phenomics national facility under NICRA IIHR,Bengaluru Nov 01
Krishi Mela 2015 UAS, Bengaluru Nov 19-22
Thotagaarike-Mela (Horticulture Fair-2015) UHS, Bagalkot Dec 19-21
ICAR Pavilion in the Indian Science Congress-2016 Mysore Jan 03-07
Kisan Mela cum Exhibition of ICAR-CPCRI Centenary CPCRI, Kasargod Mar 12
Celebrations
Krishi Unnathi Mela New Delhi Mar 19-21
CHES Bhubaneswar
Agri Fair Motiharbihar, Odisha Apr 10-12
Agri Fair CRRI, Cuttack Apr 23
Regional Agriculture Fair KVK, Muzaffarnagar Jun 27
Agri Fair KVK, CIFA. Jul 20
Agri Fair Motiharbihar, Odisha Aug 20-21
Agri Fair OUAT, Bhubaneswar Jan 27-28
Agri Fair OUAT, Bhubaneswar Feb 10-11
Inter-state Agri-Hort Fair Baragarh, Sambalpur, Odisha Feb 20-22
State Level Krishi Mahotsava Baramunda, Bhubaneswar Mar 11-14
CHES Hirehalli
Jackfruit Diversity Fair cum Exhibition-2015 KVK, Hirehalli Jun 27
Kharif Awareness Programme KVK, Hirehalli Aug 07
Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan Dec 29
Rabi Awareness Programme KVK, Hirehalli Jan 23
KVK Gonikoppal
Avocado Day CHES, Chettalli May 27
Krishi Abhiyana Programme Kudige, Sowmwarpet Aug 12
Rambutan Day CHES, Chettalli Oct 10
Swasraya Bharath - Science and Technology Calicut Oct 19- 21
Krishi Mela Forestry College, Ponnampet Nov 23
Litchi Day CHES, Chettalli Dec 10
ICAR Pavilion in the Indian Science Congress-2016 University of Mysore, Jan 04-07
Mysore
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Organized/Participated Venue Period

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Jackfruit Diversity Fair cum Exhibition-2015 CHES/KVK, Hirehalli Jun 27
Kharif Awareness Programme KVK, Ramanagara Aug 05
Kharif Awareness Programme KVK, Hirehalli Aug 07
Krishi Mela -2015 UAHS, Shivamogga Oct 03-06
Krishi Mela - 2015 UAS, Bengaluru Nov 19-22
Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan KVK, Hirhalli Dec 29
ICAR Pavilion in the Indian Science Congress-2016 Mysore Jan 03-07
Rabi Awareness Programme KVK, Hirehalli Jan 23
Krishi Unnathi Mela New Delhi Mar 19-21
5.6 TV and Radio Programmes

Scientists of the Institute gave 30 radio and 26 television programs on the technologies developed by the Institute
and other related topics of horticulture.
5.6.1 Radio Programs

The following radio programs were given by the scientists of the Institute.
Topic Date Station
Scientific paddy cultivation 05.06.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Mandates and activities of KVK, Gonikoppal 13.06.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Disease management in black pepper 16.06.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Back yard poultry rearing 18.06.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Scientific Bordeaux mixture preparation 20.06.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Scientific disease management in piggery 25.06.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Jackfruit mela 2015 27.06.2015 Radio Siddhartha, Tumakuru
Varieties and production technology of green leafy vegetables 30.07.2015 AIR, Bengaluru
released by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Organic production of vegetable crops 31.07.2015 AIR, Bengaluru
Importance of vaccination against foot and mouth disease in 08.08.2015 AIR, Madikeri
animals
Disease management in piggery 11.08.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Ginger cultivation in Kodagu 12.08.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Safe use of pesticides 14.08.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Importance of use of Arka Microbial Consortium in wilt 16.08.2015 AIR, Madikeri
management in black pepper
Improved cultivation practices for different varieties and hybrids 09.09.2015 AIR, Bengaluru
of brinjal
Maturity standards in onion crops, harvesting and scientific 16.10.2015 AIR, Bengaluru
storage
Mixed cropping systems in coconut garden 27.10.2015 AIR, Bengaluru
Scientific piggery farming 21.11.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Disease management in black pepper 23.11.2015 AIR, Madikeri
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Topic Date Station

Importance of soil testing and health card 05.12.2015 Radio Siddhartha, Tumakuru
Scope and potential of litchi cultivation 10.12.2015 AIR, Madikeri
Cultivation of RET medicinal plants 11.12.2015 AIR, Bengaluru
Chrysanthemum cultivation 12.01.2016 AIR, Bengaluru
SAC meeting 2016 02.02.2016 Radio Siddhartha, Tumakuru
IIHR seed kit - kitchen gardening 14.02.2016 Radio Siddhartha, Tumakuru
Rose cultivation 17.02.2016 AIR, Bengaluru
Protected cultivation of carnation 02.03.2016 AIR, Bengaluru
Terrace gardening 10.03.2016 Radio Siddhartha, Tumakuru
Lime cultivation 13.03.2016 AIR, Bengaluru
Pre and post pruning operations in the vineyard 17.03.2016 AIR, Bengaluru
5.6.2 Television Programs

The following television programs given by the scientists of the Institute were telecast on different channels.
Topic Date Station
Advanced production technology and improved varieties of chilli 19.06.2015 DD Chandana
Seed treatment methods in paddy 20.06.2015 TV-1
Jackfruit diversity fair cum exhibition-2015 27.06.2015 Praja Pragathi TV
09.07.2015 & DD Chandana
10.07.2015
Disease control and management in pigs 04.07.2015 DD Chandana
Kharif awareness programme -2015 07.08.2015 DDK, Bengaluru
Leafy vegetable varieties released by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru 04.09.2015 DD Chandana
New varieties of brinjal and their production technology 09.09.2015 DD Chandana
Recently developed improved vegetable varieties of ICAR-IIHR 10.09.2015 DD Chandana
ICAR-IIHR improved variety of palak, Arka Anupama 13.10.2015 DD Chandana
Mango ripening chamber 20.11.2015 DDK, Bengaluru
IIHR farmer friendly technologies 21.11.2015 DDK, Bengaluru
Horticultural entrepreneurship through selected Horti. technologies 22.11.2015 SAMAYA 24x7
Importance of soil testing and soil health card 05.12.2015 Praja Pragathi, Tumakuru
Scope and potential of litchi cultivation 10.12.2015 DD Chandana
Improved onion varieties and production 19.12.2015 DD Chandana
Vegetable cultivation during summer 29.12.2015 DDK, Bengaluru
Improved variety of French bean and vegetable cowpea 31.12.2015 DD Chandana
Field day on Arka Rakshak 06.01.2016 & DD Chandana
07.01.2016
Pruning in custard apple hybrid Arka Sahan 07.01.2016 DD Chandana
Pomegranate cultivation 14.02.2016 Praja Pragathi, Tumakuru
Prime Ministers Fasal Bima Yojana by Honourable Prime Minister 27.02.2016 DDK, Bengaluru
of India Shri Narendra Modi
Management of papaya cultivation 15.03.2016 DDK, Bengaluru
Field demo of vegetable varieties/ F1 hybrids 31.03.2016 DD Chandana
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5.7 Agricultural Technology Information 5.8 Vegetable Breeder Seed Production

Centre (ATIC) Programmes
The Agricultural Technology Information Centre The vegetable seed production unit organized
(ATIC) was visited by 2,825 growers seeking vegetable breeder seed production programmes
information on crop-specific problems, improved at ICAR-IIHR campus, Hesaraghatta, IIHR-IVRI
crop production technology aspects, solutions to real- campus, Yelahanka and in farmers fields under Seed
time farming situations and ICAR-IIHR technology Village Concept. During this year, a total quantity of
commercialized products and their usage. In addition, 18239 kgs seeds was produced which includes 56
knowledge sharing with growers from different parts open pollinated vegetable varieties and hybrids.
of the country on production of horticultural crops
through telephony/ internet was also undertaken.
Impact assessment of adoption of micronutrient
specials, banana and vegetable was carried out. A
revenue of Rs. 47.12 lakhs was realized through sale
of products/literature and other services.
Product / Revenue
Quantity
Publication Generated (Rs)
Products 45245 Kgs 45,42,647.00
Publications 9230 Nos. 1,69,898.00
TOTAL 47,12,545.00
Seed production in farmer’s fields
5.9 Sale of Quality Seeds and Planting Material

5.9.1 ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta
A total quantity of 17132.48 kg of vegetable seeds was sold to public/private sector organizations and farmers.
Crop Variety & Quanity (Kg)
Tomato Arka Vikas (190.1), Arka Saurabh (6.1), Arka Meghali (63.3), Arka Alok (4.3), Arka Abha
(11.4), Arka Samrat (F1) (22.1), Arka Rakshak (F1) (71.0)
Chilli Arka Lohit (152.1), Arka Suphal (13.3), Arka Harita (F1) (13.9), Arka Meghana (F1) (45.7), Arka
Kyati (F1) (2.3)
Brinjal Arka Shirish (31.2), Arka Kusumakar (124.9), Arka Nidhi (2.9), Arka Keshav (2.5), Arka
Neelkanth (83.7), Arka Anand (F1) (32.2)
Watermelon Arka Manik (34.5), Arka Muthu (7.2)
Roundmelon Arka Tinda (9.6)
Muskmelon Arka Jeet (3.5)
Longmelon Arka Sheetal (0.2)
Bush squash Patty Pan (3.2)
Pumpkin Arka Suryamukhi (546.6), Arka Chandan (3.6)
Bottle gourd Arka Bahar (199.0)
Bitter gourd Arka Harit (11.3)
Ridge gourd Arka Sujat (11.2), Arka Sumeet (6.1)
Okra Arka Anamika (1627.2)
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Crop Variety & Quanity (Kg)

Onion Arka Kalyan (303.9), Arka Niketan (405.9), Arka Pragathi (15.8), Arka Bindu (275.3), Arka
Pitamber (0.3), Arka Bheem (171.7), Arka Lalima (F1) (190.7), Arka Kirthiman (F1) (318.4)
Cowpea Arka Suman (525.4), Arka Garima (209.7), Arka Samrudhi (90.0)
Yard long bean Arka Mangala (1173.8)
Garden pea Arka Ajit (17.9), Arka Sampoorna (1.6), Arka Karthik (51.6)
French bean Arka Komal (901.9), Arka Suvidha (1771.3), Arka Anoop (761.9), Arka Sharath (3861.8)
Veg. Amaranth Arka Suguna (793.7), Arka Arunima (147.6), Arka Varna (38.8), Arka Samraksha (8.0)
Palak Arka Anupama (168.9)
Arka Jay (935.4), Arka Amogh (24.6), Arka Sowmya (46.0), Arka Sambhram (52.6), Arka
Dolichos
Swagath (372.9)
Garden pea Arka Priya (33.1), Arka Apoorva (47.9)
Coriander Arka Isha (77.4)
Total 17,132.48
Papaya Seed Production
Quantity
Variety
Production (g) Supply (g)
Arka Prabhath 380 414
Arka Surya 587 568
Planting Material Distribution

Crop Variety (in Nos.)
Mango Alphonso (2954), Mallika (844), Dasheri (825), Raspuri (1120), Amrapali (255), Totapuri
(1450), Banganapalli (1440), Kesar (25), Langra (73), Arka Aruna (99), Arka Puneeth (70),
Arka Anmol (82), Arka Neelkiran (70), Himayat Pasand (190), Arka Udaya (120)
Guava Arka Mridula (1405), Arka Kiran (1340), Arka Rashmi (422)
Sapota Cricket Ball (1439), Hybrid (8)
Annona Arka Sahan (9747), Balanagar (983)
Drumstick 7579
Pomegranate Bhagwa (369)
Curry leaf 837
Jackfruit 633
Fig 1796
Papaya Arka Prabhath (1911), Arka Surya (2717).
Lime 119
Grape Dogridge (53)
Jamun 764
Palms plant 9
Duranta (rooted
100
plants)
Red ginger 22
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5.9.2 CHES, Hirehalli 5.9.3 KVK, Gonikoppal

Crops Variety (in Nos.) Crops Variety (in Nos.)
Arecanut Hirehalli Tall (11328) Coffee S -274 (18000)
Betelvine Hirehalli Local (1690), Mysore Arecanut Theerthalli (4050)
Chigru (750), Pavagada Local (1225) Black Panniyur-1Hybrid (3300)
Jack Fruit Palur-1 (110), Toobugare Red (103) Pepper
Avocado Seedlings (74) Fodder CO-3 (10000), CO-4 (1000), NB-21
Drum Stick PKM-1 (3806) (500), Sampoorna (205)
Grape Dogridge (577)
Rootstock
5.10 Supply of Farm Machinery

A revenue of Rs. 4,46,108/- was generated by the supply of the following machineries/drawings to various firms.
A MoU was signed for commercialization of machineries developed.
Technology transferred Name of the firm/organization
Lime harvesters – 200 Nos. Horticulture Research and Extension Station, Vijaypur, Tidagundi
(PO), UHS, Bagalkot
Mushroom spawn production Mr. T. Karthikeyan, Chennai
machinery
Manual drawn onion seeder M/s Team Flame
Animal drawn onion seeder M/s Team Flame
Spawn production machinery M/s 4s Foods, Chennai
Power operated garlic bulb breaker M/s Team Flame
Mango harvester-100 Nos ATIC, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Lime harvester-100 Nos. ATIC, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Mango dipping tool-100 Nos. Maharashtra State Mango-Cashew Board, Ratnagiri
Sale of Harvesters Various exhibitions
5.11 Sale of Mushroom Spawn and its Impact

Technology aspect Quantity/Value
Spawn sold during the period April 2015-March 2016 36.44 tons
Revenue generated for the institute Rs. 20,44,138
Estimated impact
Mushroom produced through 36.44 tons spawn @ 3 Kg fresh 109.32 tons
mushroom per Kg of spawn
Employment generated @ 150 mandays/ton/annum 16398 mandays
(45 people employed for one year)
Protein produced @ 2% of fresh weight 2.186 tons
Land used for production @ 0.1HA / ton 10.93 h
Paddy/ wheat straw recycled @ 0.5 kg fresh mushrooms/1 kg dry 218.64 tons
straw
Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) obtained for recycling as vermi- 174.91 tons
compost
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5.12 On Farm Trials

No. of
Name of the Trial/Technology Village
Trials
KVK, Gonikoppal
Assessment of ginger variety IISR Mahima for higher yield Konangeri, Hudikeri 05
Assessment of planting system in Nendran banana Nalloor, Balele, Athur 05
Assessment of foot rot disease management in black pepper Ponnampet, Balyamandoor, Hudikeri 05
Assessment of alternative medical approach for treatment of Nalkeri, Hanchinadu, Badagarakeri 10
bovine fibro papiloma/warts and induction of para-immunity
in cows
KVK, Hirehalli
Assessment of arecanut-French bean intercropping system Tanaganahalli, Kadernahalli 07
for high soil fertility and higher income
Evaluation of technology for management of pomegranate Kothanur, Mangalawada 07
wilt
Assessment of red gram: green gram (1:4) as an intercrop in Baichanahalli, 07
mango orchard for climate resilient agriculture D.Nagenahalli,Vaddarahalli
Field visit by Hon’ble DG, ICAR and DDG (HS) ICAR
Visit of Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers

Welfare to Agri Fair organized by CHES, Bhubaneswar
Distribution of biopesticides during the training

programme at KVK, Virinjipuram, Tamil Nadu
Visit of Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture to

ICAR-IIHR stall during Kharif Kisan Sammelan
at KVK, Muzzafarnagar
Distribution of biopesticides to polyhouse growers
during the training programme in Chikkaballapur
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6. Education, Training and Capacity Building
6.1 Post-Graduate Education Science & Technology, UAHS, Shimoga; Gandigram
Rural Institute Deemed University, Tamil Nadu;
Imparting Ph.D. (Horticulture) and Ph.D. (PHT of
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, M.P; Jain
horticultural crops), as an outreach program of IARI,
University, Bengaluru, and Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural
New Delhi and facilitating the research guidance and
University (Formerly APHU) for imparting higher
course work of students of various universities as per
education in horticultural sciences. Scientists of the
MoU are the main activities. ICAR-IIHR has MoU
Institute have been recognized as faculty/guides by
with reputed universities such as ICAR-IARI, New
these universities and offer various courses and guide
Delhi; UAS, Bengaluru & Dharwad; UHS, Bagalkot;
students for their research work.
TNAU, Coimbatore; Sri Krishnadevaraya University,
AP; Sher e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
6.1.1 List of PG courses offered

Course No Course Title Course Leader
III Trimester of 2014-15 academic session for IARI/IIHR students
HORT 621 / FLA Growth and development of horticultural crops (3+2) Dr. V. Ravindra
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VSC 622 Biotechnology for vegetable crops improvement (3+1) Dr. E.S. Rao
VSC 621 Breeding of self-pollinated vegetable crops (3+1) Dr. K. Madhavi Reddy
PHT 622 Value addition in ornamental crops (1+1) Dr. Sangama
PGS 506 History of agriculture (1+0) Dr. M.R. Hegde
GP 604 Innovative approaches in plant breeding (2+1) Dr. Tejaswini
GP 605 Breeding for stress resistance (3+0) Dr. D.H. Sukanya
PL PATH 513 Disease resistance in plant (2+0) Dr. S. Sriram
PL PATH 604 Molecular basis of host pathogen interaction (2+1) Dr. M. Krishna Reddy
MBB 703 Advances in molecular breeding and genomics (3+0) Dr. Vageesh Babu
PP 603 Principles of plant physiology II (3+0) Dr. K.S. Shivashankara
SSAC 510 Management of problem soils and waters (3+1) Dr. L.R. Varalakshmi
I Trimester of 2015-16 academic session for IARI/IIHR students
FSC 602 National horticultural problems and current issues in fruit Dr. Reju M. Kurian
production (4+0)
HORT 601 / PHT Export oriented horticulture (3+1) Dr. D.V.S. Rao
601 / FLA 670
VSC 601 Hi-tech vegetable farming (3+1) Dr. S.S. Hebbar
PHT 603 Advances in food processing and quality management (3+1) Dr. I.N.D.Gowda
PGS 501 Library and information services (0+1) Mr. Prasad, S
PGS 502 Technical writing and communication skills (1+1) Dr. Venkattakumar,R
PGS 505 Agricultural research, research ethics and rural development Dr. B. Balakrishna
programmes (1+0)
PP 602 Responses of plants to abiotic stresses Dr. R.M. Bhatt
PP 601 Techniques in plant physiology (1+2) Dr. R.H. Laxman
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Education, Training and Capacity Building
Course No Course Title Course Leader

II Trimester of 2015-16 academic session for IARI/IIHR students
FSC 611 Breeding of fruit crops (4+1) Dr. M. Sankaran
VSC 611 Breeding of cross-pollinated vegetable crops (3+1) Dr. R. Veera Gowda
FLA 611 Commercial floriculture (3+1) Dr. H.P. Sumangala
FLA 621 Advanced breeding of ornamental crops (3+1) Dr. C. Aswath
PHT 612 Post harvest management of horticultural crops (3+1) Dr. D.V. Sudhakar Rao
PHT 614 Principles and practices of food handling and packaging (2+1) Dr. C.K. Narayana
FSC 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. J. Satisha
VSC 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. A.T. Sadashiva
FLA 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. C. Aswath
PHT 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. H.S. Oberoi
PL PATH 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. M. Krishna Reddy
SSAC 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. A.N. Ganeshamurthy
PP 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. K. S. Shivasankara
GP 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. A. Rekha
MBB 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr. Vageesh Babu, H
FSC 691 Seminar (1+0) Dr.P.Sampath Kumar
PL PATH 504 Principles of plant pathology (3+0) Dr. S. Sriram
MBB 601 Molecular breeding (3+0) Dr. D. Lakshmana Reddy
MBB 511 Biotechnology lab-II (0+3) Dr. Usha Rani
MB 507 Food microbiology (3+2) Dr. K. Ranjitha
AG504 Principles and practices of water management (3+1) Dr. Anil Nair
PP504 Hormonal regulations of plant growth and development (3+1) Dr. K.K. Upreti
Academic session 2015-16 for UHS (B) students
HST 601 (Ph.D) Applied regression analysis (2+1) Dr. R. Venugopalan
FLA 601 (Ph.D) Advances in flower production technology of flower crops Dr. Rajiv Kumar
(2+1)
BCI 606 (Ph.D) Emerging trends in seed quality enhancement (2+1) Dr. K. Bhanu Prakash
PMA 603 (Ph.D) Advances in breeding of medicinal & aromatic crops (2+1) Dr. K. Hima Bindu
FSC 605 (M.Sc) Breeding of fruit crops (2+1 ) Dr. M. Sankaran
6.1.2 PG student’s admission for the academic year 2015-16

The second batch of ICAR-IIHR, Ph.D. programme commenced on 08.08.2015 with 16 students (three in Fruit &
Horticulture Technology, six in Vegetable Science, four in PHT of horticultural crops and three in Floriculture &
Landscape Architecture) admitted as an outreach program of ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
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6.1.3 Allotment of students to research guides

Name Discipline Research guide
v ICAR-IARI Students
Jagadeesha Mulagund FHT Dr. M. R. Dinesh
Shaili Kumari FHT Dr. B. N. S. Murthy
Subhash Chander FHT Dr. P. Sampath Kumar
Amarjeet Kumar Rai VSC Dr. A. T. Sadashiva
Manish Kumar VSC Dr. K. Madhavi Reddy
Prasanth K. VSC Dr. B. Varalakshmi
Bommesh J.C VSC Dr. M. Pitchaimuthu
Ajay Kumar Pandav VSC Dr. R. Veere gowda
Vinod Jatav VSC Dr. A. T. Sadashiva
Sunil Kumar FLA Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Narendra Singh Bhandari FLA Dr. C. Aswath
Bhanu murthy K.C FLA Dr. Sujatha Nair
Pallavi Neha PHT Dr. D. V. Sudhakar Rao
Jayasheela D.S PHT Dr. C.K. Narayana
Chethan Prasad H.P PHT Dr. R. B. Tiwari
v UHS (B) PG Students
Ms. Alfia M.Sc. (FSC) Dr. C. Vasugi
Ms. E.Nandhini M.Sc. (VSC) Dr. K. Padmini
Ms. A. Kalaiarasi M.Sc. (FLA) Dr. M. V. Dhananjaya
Ms. S. Pavitra M.Sc. (FLA) Dr. M. V. Dhananjaya
Ms. K.N. Shilpa M.Sc. (FLA) Dr. Anuradha Sane
Ms. M.R. Vinuta M.Sc. (FLA) Dr. Tejaswini
Ms. P.M. Aprana M.Sc. (PSMA) Dr. M.A. Suryanaryana
Ms. S. Narmatha Dayana M.Sc. (PSMA) Dr. K. Hima Bindu
Ms. V. S. Karthik Nayaka M.Sc. (PHT) Dr. Shamina Azeez
Ms. Deepa Pujar Ph.D. (FSC) Dr. C. Vasugi
Mr. G.M. Vinay Ph.D. (FSC) Dr. T. Sakthivel
Mr. G. N. Manjesh Ph.D. (PSMA) Dr. Hima Bindu
Mr. Shivakumar Ph.D. (FLA) Dr. Tejaswini
Mr. T. Manujunath Ph.D. (PHT) Dr. I.N.D. Gowda
v DRYSRHU PG Students
A. Ganesh M.Sc. (Horti.) Fruit Science Dr. G. Karunakaran
G. Sandhya Rani M.Sc. (Horti.) Fruit Science Dr. M. Sankaran
Sunitha Patil M.Sc. (Horti.) Fruit Science Dr. J. Satisha
H.K. Swetha M.Sc. (Horti.) Fruit Science Dr. Kanupriya
Dhananjay V. Naik M.Sc. (Horti.) Vegetable Science Dr. K. Padmini
Tejashwini Rathod M.Sc. (Horti.) Vegetable Science Dr. S. S. Hebbar
D. Priyanka Gandhi M.Sc. (Horti.) FLA Dr. Usha Bharathi
K. Raja Babu M.Sc. (Horti.) FLA Dr. H.P. Sumangala
S. Swagath Kumar M.Sc. (Horti.) FLA Dr. Anuradha Sane
K.T. Tanusha M.Sc. (Horti.) FLA Dr. S. Sangama
M.R. Manoj M.Sc. (Horti.) PSMA Dr. M.A.Suryanarayana
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6.1.4 IIHR scientists as Faculty/Guide/Advisor to Dr. Shivashankara, K.S. – Guide for one Ph.D.
other universities student each from Kuvempu and Jain Universities.
The following scientists have been recognized as Dr. Sreenivasa Murthy, D. - Major advisor for two
faculty/guide/advisor by various universities for M.Sc. students of UAS, Bengaluru.
guiding M.Sc./Ph.D. students. Sujatha A. Nair- Guide for two Ph.D. students
Dr. Anil Kumar Nair - Co-guide for one M.Sc. and member of Advisory committee of two Ph.D.
(Hort.) student and one Ph.D. (Hort.) student of students.
UHS, Bagalkot. Dr. Suryanarayana, M.A. - Guide for one M.Sc.
Dr. Dhananjaya, M.V. - Chairman of advisory student and one Ph.D. student of UHS (B) and
committee of one Ph.D. and 2 M.Sc. students one M.Sc. student from Dr. YSRHU, V.R.Gudem.
of UHS, Bagalkot and member of advisory Dr. Upreti, K. K. - Guide for one Ph.D. student
committee of 2 M.Sc. students of UHS Bagalkot. of Kuvempu University, Shimoga and member
Dr. Hebbar, S.S. - Guide for one M.Sc.(Hort.) advisory committee for four Ph.D. and one M.Sc.
student of UHS, Bagalkot and Co-Guide for one students of UHS, Bagalkot.
Ph.D. student registered to GRI, Dindigal. Dr. Vageeshbabu S. Hanur - Chairman for one
Dr. Hima Bindu, K. - Member of advisory Ph.D. student of JNTU, Hyderabad and Member,
committee for one M.Sc. student of UHS, Advisory Board for a Ph.D. student each of IWST,
Bagalkot, and one from UAHS, Shimoga. and UHS, Bagalkot.
Dr. Laxman, R.H. - Guide for one Ph.D. student Dr. Vasugi, C. - Guide for one M.Sc. student and
from Jain University, Bengaluru. one Ph.D. student from UHS, Bagalkot.
Dr. Leela Sahijram - Member, advisory committee Dr. Veere Gowda, R - Guide for one M.Sc.
for one each Ph.D. (Hort.) scholars from UHS, (Hort.), student of UHS Bagalkot and member
Bagalkot and UAS, Bengaluru and two from of the advisory committee of one Ph.D. (Hort.)
Institute of Wood Science Technology (IWST), student of UAS, Bengaluru, three M.Sc. (Hort.)
Bengaluru. students of UHS Bagalkot and one M.Sc. (Agri),
Dr. Padmini, K. - Guide for one M.Sc. (Vegetable in Seed Technology student of UAS, Bengaluru.
Science) student each of UHS, Bagalkot and
Dr. YSRH University, Venkataramaguddam.
6.1.5 Award of M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees

The following students pursuing their post graduate studies under the guidance of IIHR scientists were awarded
degrees:
Student University Degree Thesis title Name of the guide
Mr. S.R. Kuvempu Ph.D. Phenological and biochemical changes Dr. K.K. Upreti
Shivuprasad University, associated with off season flowering and
Shimoga regular bearing habits in mango
Mr. Ansar UHS, Bagalkot Ph.D. Assessment of ploidy levels and tracing Dr. M.V.
Hussain (Hort.) half-sib parentage using DNA markers in Dhananjaya
carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.)
Ms. Reshmi Jawaharlal Nehru Ph. D. Host - Pathogen (Ralstonia solanacearum) Dr. Pious Thomas
Upreti Technological in Bio- - bacterial endophyte interaction in tomato
University, technology
Hyderabad
Mr. Manjesh UHS, Bagalkot M.Sc. Investigations on morphological, Dr. K. Hima Bindu
biochemical and molecular variability in
Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata Nees.)
Mr. Ratan UHS, Bagalkot M.Sc. Molecular characterization and population Dr. R. Veeregowda
Das (Hort.) structure analysis for purple blotch disease
resistance in onion (Allium cepa L.) genotypes
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6.1.6 Thesis evaluation in the Department of Agribusiness Management,

Dr. J.B. Mythili evaluated a Ph.D. thesis of Ms. UAS Dharwad.
P. Vijayalakshmi entitled ‘Screening of aromatic Dr. Sudha Mysore acted as external examiner for
rice’s for NUE and identification of genes conducting thesis viva voce of five M.Sc. students
associated with nitrogen use efficiency in rice” in the Department of Agricultural Economics,
from Department of Biotechnology, JNTU. UAS Raichur
Dr. J.B. Mythili served as external member,
6.1.7 IIHR Scientists as External Examiners
qualifying examination of a Ph.D. student, UAS
Dr. T.M. Gajanana acted as external examiner for Dharwad.
conducting thesis viva voce of one Ph.D. student
6.2 Training and Capacity Building
6.2.1 Trainings attended

No. of trainings planned No. of employees % realization of
Category for 2015-16 as per undergone training trainings planned
Annual Training Plan during 2015-2016 during 2015-16
Scientist 19 14 74
Technical 13 37 285
Administrative & Finance 2 5 250
Skilled Supporting Staff 0 63 NA
Total 34 119 129
Dr. A. Carolin Rathinakumari participated in the NAARM, Hyderabad from 30 Nov, 2015 to 11
one week training programme on ‘Certification Dec, 2015.
Course on Solar PV Integration Level-1’ –
Training Programme on MS-Office to
organised by Nirvana Foundation, Bengaluru,
Technical Staff of IIHR: A training programme
20-25 Jul, 2015.
on MS-Office was conducted by AKMU during
Mr. M. Senthilkumar attended the three months 17-19, March 2016. Twenty six participants from
professional attachment training at Horticultural 13 divisions/sections attended the programme.
College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu The training programme was inaugurated by
Agricultural University, Periyakulam from Dr. M.R. Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR. During
01 Jul, 2015 to 30 Sep, 2015. the three days of the programme, basic features
of MS-Office applications viz., MS-Word, MS-
Ms. Susmita C. underwent three months
Excel and MS-Power Point were taught to the
professional attachment training at Centre
trainees.
for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB),
Hyderabad on ‘Cloning of plant defense response Training Programme for Non-Metric / ITI
associated rice genes for overexpression and casual laborers (Temporary status): A three-
under expression studies’ from 03 Aug, 2015 to day training programme was organized for
04 Nov, 2015. “Non-Metric/ITI casual laborers (Temporary
status)” during 5-7, October 2015. Among the
Dr. E. Sreenivasa Rao participated in the
63 participants there were 49 from IIHR, 10
Capacity building workshop for strengthening
from Central Horticulture Experimental Station,
the management and monitoring of confined
Chettalli and 4 from KVK, Gonikoppal. The
field trials of regulated GE crops held at UAS,
participants were imparted training on behavioral
Bengaluru, organised by BCIL, New Delhi,
etiquettes with senior officers and colleagues,
06 Nov, 2015.
values and ethics, office procedures, vigilance
Dr. Prakash Patil attended Management development and RTI, basic knowledge of computers/typing,
programme on leadership development at ICAR- works in finance section, farm management (crop
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harvest and disposal, sales counter operations, Six B.Tech. (Agrl.Engg.) students, College of
safeguarding institute properties), gardening Agricultural Engineering, Sanga Reddy.
and nursery management, lab-related work
Two B.Sc. (Agri Biotech) Students for their
(log book maintenance, handling of chemicals,
project work.
maintenance of chemicals and glass wares),
management of guest house/ hostel work in One PG student from Kuvempu University.
library (maintenance of magazines/ newspaper Five B.Sc. (Biotech) students from UAS, Hassan.
records, shifting/shorting of publication as per
category of publication), maintenance of spray Two students of BE Biotechnology, Acharya
and other equipments, tractor and heavy vehicle Institute of Technology Bengaluru.
maintenance etc. The participants were also One M.Sc. student from Sam Higginbottom
apprised of different activities, achievements Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Science,
and technologies of the institute. Additionally all Allahabad.
the participants were taken to demonstration and
Two M.Sc. students of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan
experimental fields, sales units and various labs.
College of Arts and Science for Women,
The average knowledge gain of the participants
Perambalur.
was 34 % from this training programme. Dr.
B. Balakrishna, Mr. Alok Kumar and Dr. R. 6.3 Winter School organized
Venkattakumar organized this programme.
ICAR-Winter School on ‘Advanced Breeding
HRD fund allocation and utilization Strategies for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance
RE 2015-16 for Actual in Vegetable Crops’ was organized at ICAR-IIHR,
HRD (Lakh Rs.) Expenditure % Bengaluru from 8 to 28 October 2015.
Non for HRD Utilization
Plan Total (2015-16)
plan
12 0 12 12 100
6.2.2 Trainings imparted

Short term training was provided to students for their
curriculum as listed below.
Two M.Tech. (Agrl. Engg.) students in Processing
and Food Engineering from UAS, Bengaluru.
Two M.C.A. Students of P.E.S. College of
Engineering, Bengaluru.
Six B.Tech. (Agrl. Engg.) students, College of Participants of the ICAR-Winter School
Agricultural Engineering, Madakasira, Anantapur.
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6.4 ARS probationers who underwent three months professional attachment training
Name of the Scientist Name of the Parent Institute Name of the Guide
Mr. Hanume Gowda ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Dr. K. Madhavi Reddy, Division
Research Institute, Sreekariyan, of Vegetable Crops
Thiruvanthapuram
Ms. Swosti Suvadarsini Das ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil & Water Dr. C. Vasugi, Division of Fruit
Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Crops
Mr. Paresh Baldeorao Chakhande ICAR- Indian Institute of Vegetable Dr. T.S. Aghora, Division of
Research, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Vegetable Crops
Mr. Darshan Manikrao Kadam ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil & Water Dr. Reju M Kurian,
Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Division of Fruit crops
Mr. Chaudhari Ganesh Vasudeo ICAR- Vivekananda Parvatiya Dr. M. Pitchaimuthu, Division
Krishi Anusanhan Sansthan, Almora, of Vegetable Crops
Uttarakahand
Ms. Divya Parisa ICAR Central Island Agricultural Dr. S.S. Hebbar, Division
Research Institute, Port Blair Vegetable Crops
Jotirmayee Lenka ICAR- Central Institute for Subtropical Dr. R.B. Tiwari, Division of
Horticulture, Rehman Khera P.O, Post-Harvest Technology
Kakori, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Ms. Gayatri Bandaru ICAR- Indian Institute of Oil Seeds Dr. Uma Mahesheswari,
Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Division of Entomology &
A.P. Nematology
Ms. P. Preethi ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil & Water Dr. J. Sathisha, Division of Fruit
Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Crops
Ms. Panjavarnam ICAR- Central Plantation Crops Head, Division of Fruit Crops
Research Institute, Kasaragoad, Kerala
Dr. Nithya Chandran ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Dr. R. Asokan, Division of
Institute, New Delhi Biotechnology
Mr. Nayan Deepak ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Dr. K.V. Ravishankar, Division
Institute, New Delhi of Biotechnology
Mr. Khapte Pratapsingh Suresh ICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Dr. T.H. Singh, Division of
Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan Vegetable Crops
Dr. Hammylliende Telanga ICAR Research Complex for NEH Dr. A. Rekha, Division of Fruit
Region, Umiam, Meghalaya Crops
Mr. Sudheer Kumar Annepu ICAR- Directorate of Mushroom Dr. Meera Pandey, Division of
Research, Chambaghat, Solan Plant Pathology
Mr. Paresh Chakhande ICAR- Indian Institute of Vegetable Dr. R. Veere Gowda and
Research, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Dr. T.S. Aghora, Division of
Vegetable Crops
Mr. Keshav Kant Gautham ICAR - Indian Institute of Vegetable Dr. B. Varalakshmi, Division of
Mr. Paresh Chaukhande ICAR- Indian Institute of Vegetable Dr. R. Veere Gowda, Division of
Ms. Nitika Gupta ICAR- Directorate of Floricultural Dr. M. Krishna Reddy, Division
Research, Pune of Plant Pathology
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Name of the Scientist Name of the Parent Institute Name of the Guide
Mrs. Rohini M.R. ICAR- Directorate of Medicinal and Dr. T. Vasantha Kumar, Section
Aromatic Plants Research, Boriavi of Medicinal Crops
Mr. Prabhulinga Tenguri ICAR- Central Institute for Cotton Dr. R. Asokan, Division of
Research, Nagpur Biotechnology
Dr. S.Vijaya Rakesh Reddy ICAR- Central Institute for Arid Dr. C. Vasugi, Division of
Horticulture, Bikaner Fruit Crops,
Dr. D.V. Sudhakar Rao, Division
of Post-Harvest Technology
Dr. K.S. Shivashankar, Division
of Plant Physiology & Bio
chemistry
Mr. K. Gangadhara ICAR- Central Institute for Arid Dr. M. Pitchaimuthu, Division
Horticulture, Bikaner of Vegetable Crops
Mr. Mohd Abas Shah ICAR- Central Potato Research Dr. K.G. Pillai, Division of
Institute, Shimla Vegetable Crops
Mr. Bhukya Narshima Swamy ICAR-Vivekanand Parvatiya Krishi Dr. K. Madhavi Reddy, Division
Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora, of Vegetable Crops
Uttarakhand
Ms. Sirisha Tadigiri ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Dr. R. Umamaheshwari,
Institute, Tiruvananthapuram Division of Entomology
Ms. B.G.Sangeetha ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Dr. R. Asokan, Division of
Institute, Tiruvananthapuram Biotechnology
Mr. Nakul Gupta ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Dr. K. Bhanupraksh, Section of
Research, Varanasi Seed Science & Technology
6.5 Field Experience Training (FET) of ARS

Probationers
The Division of Extension and Training, ICAR-
IIHR and KVK Hirehalli, IIHR facilitated the Field
Experience Training of a batch of ARS probationers
of the 103rd FOCARS programme of ICAR-NAARM,
Hyderabad. The FET participants were placed in the
Kolihalli village of Tumakuru District and necessary
technical guidance and logistic support were provided
to them. ARS probationers of the 103rd FOCARS of ICAR-NAARM,
Hyderabad at Kolihalli, Tumakuru District
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7. Awards and Recognitions
7.1 Awards
Dr. P.C. Tripathi and Dr. Kanupriya were
awarded the “Young Scientist Award” by Mehta
Foundation, Salem.
ICAR-IIHR stall was awarded the first prize in
the Krishi Mela held at University of Agricultural
Sciences, Bengaluru during Nov. 19-22, 2015.
Dr. R. Asokan receiving the XIX Sukumar Basu Memorial

Award from the Honourable President of India
Dr. C. Aswath was conferred the “Dr. B. P. Pal
Best Scientist Award” by National Academy of
Biological Sciences, Chennai.
Dr. T. Manjunatha Rao was awarded the
“Horticultural Society of India Gold Medal in
Floriculture 2015”.
Dr. B Narayanaswamy, Principal Scientist
Dr. M.S. Rao was conferred the “Award of
receiving the best stall award
Excellence (Scientific Category)” during the
Dr. B. Narayanaswamy was conferred “The 49th Foundation Day of ICAR-IIHR.
Best Extension Worker Award” by University KVK Gonikoppal, bagged the “Best Display
of Agricultural Sciences (Bengaluru) Alumni Award of Avocado” during the Avocado Day
Association. organized at CHES, Chettali on May 27, 2015.
Dr. A.T. Sadashiva was awarded the “Dr. Kalayya Dr. A. Carolin Rathinakumari was awarded the
Krishnamurthy National Award” for Best “Gold Medal in the discipline of Agricultural
Agricultural Research for the year 2014-15 during Engineering” by the National Design and
the golden jubilee celebrations of University of Research Forum, The Institution of Engineers
Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. (India), Bengaluru, for the development of a
watermelon seed extractor.
Dr. Leela Sahijram was awarded the “Reviewer
Excellence Award” by the Indian Journal of
Agricultural Science and Legume Research.
7.2 Best Paper/ Poster/ Presentation Awards

The article ‘Comparison of DRIS ratio norms
of selected fruit crops’ by Raghupathi, H. B.,
Ganeshamurthy, A. N. and Ravishankar, H. was
Dr. A.T. Sadashiva receiving the Dr. Kalayya adjudged, as the best paper published in The
Krishnamurthy National Award for Best Agricultural Indian Journal of Horticulture during 2014 by
Research-2014-15 from Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar, Horticultural Society of India.
Chairman ISRO Agricultural communication needs of farmers with
Dr. R. Asokan was awarded the “XIX Sukumar mobile phones in Kodagu district of Karnataka by
Basu Memorial Award” of ICAR-IARI, New Saju George and Veerendra Kumar - Best Paper
Delhi. Award by the National Council of Development
Communication.
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Antioxidant potential of the under-utilized Priti Sonavane - Third Prize for Poster Presentation
fruit karonda in relation to its phenolics by at 6th International Conference on Plant, Pathogens
Shamina Azeez, P. C. Tripathi, G. Karunakaran, and People, New Delhi, February 23-27, 2016.
K. S. Shivashankara and T. K. Roy - Best Oral Yellows and corm rot in gladiolus: Incidence,
Presentation Award in the 6th International identification and characterization of
Conference on Emerging Technologies in Food Fusariumoxysproum f. sp. gladioli by Gupta,
and Nutrition for Health Management, organized N., Prabha, K., Kadam, G.B., Sriram, S. and
by 3rd IIFANS- Bengaluru, May 14-15, 2015. N. K. Chandran - Best Poster Award in the 6th
Vengaya vidhai vidhakkum eyandhiram by G. International Conference on Plant, Pathogens and
Senthil Kumaran, A. Carolin Rathinakumari People, New Delhi, February 23-27, 2016.
and R. Veere Gowda - Second Prize for Best
Research Paper in the 1st National Conference on 7.3 Recognitions
Agricultural Scientific Tamil, Chennai, June 13-
7.3.1. Professional Societies
14, 2015.
Dr. M. R. Dinesh, Dr. A.T. Sadashiva and
Protray step seeder for vertical farming by A. Dr. Kanupriya were admitted as Fellows of
Carolin Rathinakumari, G. Senthil Kumaran, P. Horticultural Society of India (HSI), New Delhi.
Dayananda and V. Pushpalatha - Second Prize
for Poster Presentation in the International Dr. P.C. Tripathi and Dr. Kanupriya were admitted
Conference on Vertical Farming, Bengaluru, as Fellows of Confederation of Horticultural
November 02-03, 2015. Associations of India (CHAI), New Delhi.
H.P. Sumangala received the best concept award for Dr. M. Krishna Reddy and Dr. S. Sriram were
the live demo of the Concept-Allotment Gardens admitted as Fellows of Indian Phytopathological
-A new way of building green infrastructures in Society, New Delhi.
cities, during the Landscape Fest held at Lalbagh, Dr. A.N. Ganeshamurthy was elected as Fellow of
Bengaluru, November 11-15, 2015. the Indian Society of Soil Science.
Changing communication preferences of Dr. P.E. Rajasekharan was admitted as Fellow
pepper and coffee farmers in Kodagu District of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy
of Karnataka by Saju George and Veerendra (FIAT).
Kumar, K.V. - Best Oral Presentation in the 8th
Dr. M. Krishna Reddy was elected as President of
GCRA International Conference on Innovative
Association of Pest Managament in Horticultural
Digital Application for Sustainable Development,
Ecosystems, Bengaluru.
organized at University of Agricultural Sciences,
January 05-07, 2016. Dr. P.E. Rajasekharan was elected as the Councilor
(South India). Indian Society for Plant Genetic
Doubled haploid in chili by Singh, T.H. - Best
Resources (ISPGR), New Delhi.
Poster Presentation Award in the National
Seminar on Chilli and Turmeric: Challenges and Dr. V. Sankar was nominated as the executive
Opportunities, UHS, Bagalkot, January 08-09, councilor of Indian Society for Alliums (ISA),
2016. ICAR-DOGR, Rajgurunagar, Pune, Maharashtra.
Evolving French bean variety for resistance to Dr. A.N. Ganeshamurthy delivered the 48th
mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) by Professor R.V. Tamhane Memorial Lecture during
Aghora, T. S., Mohan, N., Ravishankar, K.V., the annual convention of the Indian Society of Soil
Krishna Reddy, M., Samuel, D. K. and Susmita, Science on the occasion of the World Soil Day.
C. - First Prize in the technical session climate on Dr. G. Karunakaran was appointed as member of
change- biotic stress at National Symposium on the national advisory committee for XV AZRA
Vegetable Legumes for Soil and Human Health, International Conference on Recent Advances in
organized at IIVR, Varanasi, February 12-14, Applied Zoological Research, Ethiraj College for
2016. Women, Chennai.
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7.3.2. Member in Editorial Boards of Journals/ Reviewer / Referee

The following scientists functioned on the editorial board of research journals
Scientist Journal Capacity
Dr. Aghora, T.S. Journal of Horticultural Sciences Editor
Dr. Rajasekharan, P.E. Albertian Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences Editor
Dr. Sumangala, H.P. Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture Editor
Dr. Sriram, S. Pest Management in Horticulture Ecosystem Associate Editor
Dr. Rekha, A. Journal of Horticultural Sciences Associate Editor
The following scientists were invited to peer review manuscripts submitted to research journals
Scientist Journal
Dr. Leela Sahijram Journal of Enzymology and Metabolism, Proceedings of the National Academy
of Sciences, Biological Sciences (NASB) – India, African Journal of Agricultural
Research, Journal for Biotechnology and e-JOB (Electronic Journal of
Biotechnology), Journal of Horticultural Sciences
Dr. H.S. Oberoi Bioresource Technology, Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies.
Dr. R. Veere Gowda Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Dr. Vageeshbabu S. Hanur Current Science, Bioinfo Publications and Karnataka Journal of Agricultural
Sciences
Dr. B. Varalakshmi Journal of Horticultural Science, Agricultural Research Journal (formerly Journal
of Research PAU)
Dr. P.E. Rajasekharan Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, Science and Tech,Sky Journal of Soil
Sciences and Environmental Management
Dr. P.C. Tripathi Journal of Spices and Medicinal Crops, Karnataka Journal of Agriculture Sciences
and Journal of Horticultural Sciences
Dr. Anuradha Sane Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Dr. H.S.Yogeesha Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Karnataka
Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Dr. P. Sampath Kumar Journal of Horticultural Sciences and Journal of Agriculture & Food Chemistry
Dr. V. Sankar Indian Journal of Horticulture Sciences and Journal of Horticultural Sciences.
7.3.3. Member in Institute Management DUS test guidelines of Amaranth, Palak and
Committees / Others Ridge gourd..
Dr. Aghora, T S. participated 27th meeting of Dr. Veere Gowda, R. was nominated as member of
Institute Management Committee of ICAR- IIVR the onion development and market stabilisation
as a member. committee by Department of Horticulture, Govt.
Dr. E. Sreenivasa Rao was nominated as member of Karnataka.
of Institute Management Committee (IMC) of Dr. Veere Gowda, R. was invited by the
ICAR-DOGR with effect from 24-6-2015. Department of Biotechnology, GoI, to evaluate
Dr. E. Sreenivasa Rao was nominated as member research projects submitted by various agencies.
of Scientific Advisory Committee of NHRDF, Dr. Veere Gowda, R. was nominated as Nodal
Pune for the period 2015-2017. Scientist for Bhoosmarudhi/Bhoochetana
Dr. B. Varalakshmi was nominated as member Programme of Department of Agriculture, Govt.
of the 1st Task Force Committee constituted by of Karnataka for 2015-2016.
PPV&FRA, New Delhi for finalization of the
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Dr. Veere Gowda, R. was invited as expert products (including dried fruits and nuts, salt,
member for assessment of horticulture faculty spices and condiments) of FSSAI, New Delhi.
of University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS)
Dr. H.S. Oberoi has been appointed as a member
Bengluru.
of the international scientific advisory committee
Dr. S. Sriram was nominated as member of IMC for “The Food Factor Conference” to be held in
of NRC on Banana for a period of three years. Barcelona, Spain during November 2-4, 2016.
Dr. A. K. Saxena was nominated as an expert for Dr. Sangama was empanelled as an expert and
the selection to the post of Scientist –B in Central technical consultant on dried flowers for National
Silk Board, Bengaluru. Skills Foundation of India, New Delhi.
Dr. G. Senthil Kumaran served on the Institute Dr. C. Aswath, Dr.Sangama and Dr. H.P.Sumangala
Management Committee of ICAR-Central were invited to judge show exhibits during the
Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal. horticulture shows at Lalbagh, Bengaluru.
Dr. P. C. Tripathi served as member of Institute Dr. C. Aswath was member of the jury for selection
Management Committee of NRC on Citrus, of best poster awards during the international
Nagpur. seminar on sustainable horticulture held in Aizol
14th to 16th March 2016.
Dr. J. Satisha served as a member of Institute
Management Committee of ICAR-NRC on Dr. C. Aswath was invited as an expert for IRC
Grapes, Pune. meeting of ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur.
Dr. Sudha Mysore was nominated as member of Dr. J.B. Mythili was nominated as the RAC
RAC, ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi for a period of two member for the Dept of Biotechnology and
years from March 2015-17. Microbiology, The Oxford College of Science,
Bengaluru for the year 2015-16.
Dr. Sudha Mysore, was identified as member
ITMC, ICAR-NRCP, Sholapur during 2015. Dr. C. Aswath was a member of the Board of
Studies of Christ College, Bengaluru for the up
Dr. Sudha Mysore was nominated as the
gradation of the UG and PG science syllabi.
Member Secretary for screening of agri-business
incubation proposals received under National Dr. C. Aswath served as a co-ordinator for
Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF) at ICAR- Agriculture Biotechnology during the India Bio
NAARM, Hyderabad. Expo held at Bengaluru.
Dr. R. Venugopalan was nominated as a member Dr. T. Manjunatha Rao attended the 5th RAC
of Scientific Advisory Committee of NHRDF, meeting of ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural
Nashik for the period 2015-17. Research, Pune as a member.
Dr. G. Senthil Kumaran served as a primary Dr. T. Manjunatha Rao was invited as an external
member of the sectional committee on member for annual technical meeting of
Agriculture and Food Processing Equipments, floriculture and landscape architecture of UHS,
Bureau of Indian Standards. Bagalkot.
Dr. C. K. Narayana served as Member, Technical Dr. M.V. Dhananjaya was nominated as a member
Committee-Advisory Board, Karnataka of Karnataka state level technical advisory
Comprehensive Nutrition Mission, Govt. of committee for providing technical advice on
Karnataka for implementation the World Bank scientific cost of cultivation of horticultural crops.
funded Scheme on Women and Child Nutrition in
Dr. M.V. Dhananjaya was nominated as the
Raichur and Kalaburagi.
Scientist-In-charge of Chikkaballapura district
Dr. H.S. Oberoi was appointed as an expert on the for the implementation of ICRISAT-GoK, ‘Bhu-
scientific panel on fruits and vegetables and their Samridhi’ project.
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8. Linkages and Collaborations
The Institute has collaborative research and for disease management and pesticide residues were
development linkages with several national (DST, undertaken as Network or Outreach programs. The
DBT, NABARD, CSIR etc.) and international Scientists regularly contribute to the publication of
(AVRDC, Bioversity International etc.) organizations package of practices of various horticultural crops
and universities. Gaps identified in the ongoing published by SAU’s. Scientists of the Institute actively
research projects of the Institute are taken up through collaborate with the state departments of horticulture/
externally aided collaborative research projects on a agriculture in implementation of centrally aided
pre-determined time scale. Research in the frontier schemes like RKVY, NHM, CHD, etc. Following
areas such as climate resilient agriculture, transgenic are the external aided projects under operation at the
crops, insect biosystematics, biocontrol strategies Institute.
8.1 National Fellow Project

Budget
Principal
Title of the project Funding agency (Rs. in
Investigator
lakhs)
Studies on phyto-semiochemicals involved in Kamala Jayanthi, ICAR 33.45
insect-plant interaction of major horticultural pests: P.D.
Deciphering chemical cues
8.2 National Externally Funded Projects

Budget
Principal
Investigator
lakhs)
Development and transfer of technology from Usha Rani, T.R. Biotechnology 133.56
Queensland University of Technology, Australia to Industry Research
India for Bio-fortification and disease resistance in Assistance
banana. Sub Project: Transfer and evaluation of Council, GOI
Indian banana with FoC construct
Investigations on the potential and feasibility of SIT Reddy, P.V.R BRNS, BARC, 21.616
for management of fruit flies in mango and cucurbits Mumbai
Monitoring of pesticide residues at national level Soudamini CSS 69.00
Mohapatra
Screening of RIL and BIL families of the cross Sreenivasa Rao, E. DBT 45.17
Citrullus lanatus var. citroides X C.lanatus var. Arka
Manik and mapping of resistance to watermelon bud
necrosis virus
Marker assisted breeding to develop a bacterial wilt Madhavi Reddy, K. DBT 6.09
resistant chilli paprika variety (Capsicum annuum L.)
suited for the tropical regions of India
Introgression of begomovirus resistance genes in Sadashiva, A.T. DBT 156.00
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) using MAS and
genomic approach
Development of high throughput nano-biosensor for Shamina Azeez DBT 46.518
the detection of Salmonella spp. in food
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Budget
Principal
Investigator
lakhs)
Development of genotypic markers and PCR based Krishna Reddy, M. DBT 21.00
diagnostic assay for identification of Phytopthora
infestans associated with late blight of tomato
Development of National database on mango Dinesh, M.R. DBT 28.23
(Second phase of Development of Genetic Resources
Database and Information System for Mango)
Development of National Database on Mango Singh, H.S. DBT 26.38
(Second phase of Development of Genetic Resources
Database and Information System for Mango)
Evaluation of indigenous strain of fungal pathogen Ganga Visalakshy, DBT 17.968
Beauveria bassiana against Helopeltis spp on guava, P.N.
cashew and tea
Identification of cytoplasmic male sterility – Lakshmana Reddy, DBT 34.404
regulated novel open reading frames in vegetable D.C.
crops by mitochondrial DNA sequencing
Preventing extinction and improving conservation Rajasekharan, P.E. DBT 37.416
status of threatened medicinal plants- Madhuca
insignis through application of biotechnological tools
Morphological and molecular characterization of Ravishankar, K.V. DBT 24.6
wild and indigenous mango varieties of Indo-Burma
Region (North – Eastern Region)
Development of bio-agent and mycorrhiza colonized Rao, M.S. DBT 14.91826
seedlings of horticultural crops by rural women for
dissemination of the technology
Development of suitable formulation using Rao, M.S. DBT 18.638
indigenous strains of NE India for crop
improvement: A Combined Holistic Approach
Identification and breeding of Tospovirus resistance Krishna Reddy, M. DBT 49.00
in chillies (Capsicum annum L.) using molecular
markers
Popularization and dissemination of technology Rao, M.S. DST 170.734
of bio pesticide formulations among the poor and
marginal (ST) farmers of weaker sections in North
East region
Ensuring livelihood security of farm women through Narayanaswamy, B. DST 15.51264
appropriate horticulture technological innovations
Design and development of a computerized protray Carolin DST 23.241
filling, dibbling, seeding and watering machinery for Rathinakumari, A.
vegetable nursery
Bio-pesticide technology interventions for livelihood Rao, M.S. DST 31.83
improvement of scheduled caste population in
Vellore, Tamail Nadu
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Budget
Principal
Investigator
lakhs)
Multi-transgene stacking with PR-3, PGIP & NPR Mythili, J.B. DST 47.458
1 gene in tomato for induction of broad spectrum
fungal resistance (Concluded on 30th September,
2015)
Outreach program on management of sucking pests Asokan, R. ICAR 1299.00
of horticultural crops
Outreach programme on diagnosis and management Krishna Reddy, M. ICAR 1647.77
of leaf spot diseases of field and horticultural
crops (An ORP on Alternaria, Colletotricum and
Cercospora diseases)
Outreach programme on Phytophthora, Fusarium Gopalakrishnan, C., ICAR 49.52765
and Ralstonia on horticultural and field crops Sriram, S.
Undertaking the changes in host-pest interactions and Kamala Jayanthi, ICAR 15.00
dynamics in mango under climate change scenario P.D. (NICRA)
National initiative climate resilient agricultural Loganandhan, N. ICAR (NICRA) 90.00
technology package at village level
National initiative on climate resilient agriculture Bhatt, R.M. ICAR (NICRA) 721.97964
(NICRA) for XI Plan
Real time pest surveillance on tomato Sridhar, V. ICAR (NICRA) 30.00
ICAR-Network project on transgenics in crops Ravishankar, K.V. ICAR 99.10
(NPTC) (Mango) (Network Project)
Network Project on Transgenics in Crops (NPTC) Usha Rani, T.R. ICAR 122.15
: Development of transgenic banana Cv. Rasthali (Network Project)
resistant to Fusarium wilt (2049/3036)
Network Project on Transgenics in Crops (NPTC): Sadashiva, A.T. ICAR 145.00
Functional Genomics in Tomato (Network Project)
Endophytic micro-organisms in horticultural crops Pious Thomas ICAR AMAAS 48.48
(Sub-project under XII Plan of SFC of NBAIM sub- (Network Project)
scheme AMAAS)
ICAR Network Project on organic farming in Anil Kumar Nair ICAR 31.50
Horticulture (Network Project)
All India Network Research Project on Onion & Veere Gowda, R. ICAR 8.50
Garlic (Network Project)
Functional genomics: Fusarium wilt resistance and Ravishankar, K.V. ICAR 304.18
drought tolerance in banana (Network
Project)
All India Network Project (AINP) on Pesticide Soudamini ICAR 89.72
Residues Mohapatra (Network Project)
All India Network Project on Vertebrate Pest Chakravarthy, ICAR 61.45
Management [Part C. Higher vertebrates (Monkey)] A. K. (Network Project)
Network project on Impact Assessment of Gajanana, T.M. ICAR 16.76
Agricultural Research and Development (Network Project)
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Budget
Principal
Investigator
lakhs)
Establishment of Referral Testing Laboratories/ Debi Sharma ICAR 200.00
Facilities at ICAR-IIHR
Establishment of Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) Sudha Mysore ICAR 52.65
centres under XII Plan Scheme “National Agriculture (Under XII Plan)
Innovation Fund (NAIF)”
Flagship Project on “Integrated approach to eradicate Murthy, B.N.S. ICAR
pomegranate bacterial blight”
Supply management of perishable vegetables - onion Gajanana, T.M. Karnataka 5.05
and tomato Agriculture Price
Commission,
GoK
Collection, conservation and characterization of Ravishankar, K.V. Karnataka Bio 5.00
Appemidi from Kumata, Honnavara and Yellapura Diversity Board,
regions of Uttara Kannada District GoK
Demonstration of Bio-management strategies of Rao, M.S. NABARD 8.086
nematodes on European cucumber, capsicum and
tomato under protected conditions in Karnataka
Establishment of Arka Microbial Consortium Saju George NABARD 5.00
Production Unit for Promotion of Organic Farming
(KVK, Gonikoppal)
(Concluded on 22nd March, 2016)
Popularization of bio-rational technology for Ganga Visalakshy, NABARD 8.72
management of mango inflorescence hoppers P.N.
Transfer of patentable technology of bio-pesticide Rao, M.S. NABARD 18.638
consortia among Karnataka farmers for sustainable
vegetable crop production
Developing Environment Friendly and organic Shivananda, T.N. NABARD 9.00
means of managing major insect pests of mango
cv.Totapuri in Karnataka and impact on fruit quality
(Concluded on 31st July, 2015)
Network project on Agricultural Bioinformatics and Asokan, R. NAIP 7.37690
Computational Biology under Centre for Agricultural (ICAR)
Bioinformatics (CABin) (under NAIP Component-I
“Establishment of National Agricultural
Bioinformatics Grid (NABG)”
Network Project on “Market Intelligence” Sudha Mysore ICAR 37.41
Development of Model Nursery for Highly Traded / Sukanya, D.H. NMPB 20.00
RET Medicinal & Aromatic Crops
(Under National Mission on Medicinal Crops)
Molecular characterization of citrus germplasm Aswath, C. ICAR 2.00
Production of haploids in vegetable crops Aswath, C. PPP mode 66.00
Amrut seeds,
Nelamangala,
Bengaluru
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Budget
Principal
Investigator
lakhs)
Preparation for Plant variety Protection and DUS Sadashiva, A.T. PPV & FRA 37.98
Testing through ICAR-SAU system and conduct
of DUS test on Tomato, Brinjal, Okra and Garden
Pea), Cucumber (Cucumis sativus), Bottle gourd
(Lagenaria sinceraria), Bitter gourd (Momordica
charantia), Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) and
Pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioca)
DUS testing centre on Mango Dinesh, M.R. PPV & FRA 25.00
Establishment of DUS nodal centre at IIHR, Dhananjaya, M.V. PPV & FRA 23.37
Bengaluru for carnation
DUS Centre (Watermelon and Muskmelon) Sreenivasa Rao, E. PPV & FRA 3.00
Establishment of Referral Lab/accreditation to Aswath, C. PPV & FRA 6.70
conduct special tests for plant variety protection in
horticultural crops
Development of guidelines for the conduct of test for Madhavi Reddy, K. PPV & FRA 30.00
Distinctiveness, Uniformity and Stability of Chilli,
Sweet Pepper and Paprika (Capsicum annuum L.)
Formulation and validation of DUS testing Varalakshmi, B. PPV & FRA 15.00
guidelines for amaranth, palak and ridge gourd
DUS testing center for papaya and custard apple) Vasugi, C. PPV & FRA 9.57
(Papaya)
Sampathkumar,P.
(Custard apple)
Formulation and validation of DUS testing Hima Bindu, K. PPV & FRA 20.97
guidelines for Betelvine (Piper betle L.)
Establishment of Nodal DUS centre at IIHR for Usha Bharathi PPV & FRA 12.60717
tuberose (Network Project)
Establishment of DUS nodal centre at IIHR, Rajiv Kumar PPV & FRA 7.05
Bengaluru for China aster
Establishment of DUS nodal centre at IIHR, Sujatha A. Nair PPV & FRA 11.35
Bengaluru for jasmine
Establishment of national repository of rose at IIHR Tejaswani PPV & FRA 55.882
DUS centre for ornamental crops (rose & Tejaswini PPV & FRA 9.00
chrysanthemum)
Validation of DUS testing guidelines for marigold Tejaswini PPV & FRA 10.72
Establishment of DUS testing centre for crossandra Manjunatha Rao, T. PPV & FRA 18.45
Demonstration of biological control of pest and Balakrishna, B. RKVY, GoK 60.00
diseases and integrated crop management practices in
protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers
Participatory seed production and distribution system Loganandhan, N. RKVY, GoK 40.00
for recently released vegetable cultivars
(Component 2 of Innovations in Horticulture
through IIHR, Hesaraghatta) (KVK, Hirehalli)
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Budget
Principal
Investigator
lakhs)
Production of quality planting material of Coorg Senthil Kumar, R. RKVY, GoK 80.00
mandarin and future horticultural crops through
CHES, Chettalli
Multiplication and popularization of IIHR developed Manjunath Rao, T. RKVY, GoK 200.00
flower crop varieties for improving the livelihood
status of farmers
Production of quality planting material of Coorg Senthil Kumar, R. RKVY, GoK 70.00
manadarin (Citrus reticulanta Blanco)
(Concluded on 31st December, 2015)
Incompatibility studies in tuberose (Polianthes Usha Bharathi, T. SERB, 17.20
tuberosa L.) New Delhi
Collaborative studies on hyperspectral response of Raghupathi, H.B. RRSC-South, 6.00
horticultural plantations NRSC, ISRO,
Dept. of S
pace, GoI.
8.3 Flagship Program (Initiated in XII Plan)

Budget
Title of the project Principal Investigator Funding agency
(Rs. in lakhs)
Management of papaya ring spot virus Dinesh, M.R. ICAR 280.00
through breeding approaches (papaya-PRSV)
Male sterility in vegetables and flower crops Veere Gowda, R. ICAR 480.00
8.4 New Initiatives Program (Initiated in XII Plan)

Budget
(Rs. in lakhs)
Micronutrient management in horticultural Ganeshamurthy, A.N. ICAR 680.00
crops
Protected horticulture cultivation Hebbar, S. S ICAR 460.00
Socio-economic impact and PRA studies on Sudha Mysore ICAR 100.00
technology adoption
8.5 Centre of Excellence (Initiated in XII Plan)

Budget
(Rs. in lakhs)
Centre of Excellence on Betelvine Vasantha Kumar, T. ICAR 200.00
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8.6 Consortia Research Platform (Initiated in XII Plan)

Budget
(Rs. in lakhs)
Consortium Research Platform (CRP) on Reddy, P.V.R. ICAR 2375.00
Borers
Consortium Research Platform (CRP) on Shivashankar, S. ICAR 360.00
Phytochemicals /High Value Compounds
Consortium Research Platform (CRP) on Lakshmana Reddy. D C ICAR 34.00
Nanotechnology
Consortium Research Platform (CRP) on Krishna Reddy, M. ICAR 7500.00
Vaccines and Diagnostics
AGRI-CRP on Water (Efficient water Anil K. Nair ICAR 31.70
management in horticultural crops)
Consortium Research Platform (CRP) on Ganeshan, S. ICAR
Agrobiodiversity (CRP-AB)
CRP-Agrobiodiversity of Vegetable Crops Madhavi Reddy K. ICAR 15.00
(Chilli, Okra & Watermelon)
Consortium Research Platform (CRP) on Sadashiva, A.T. ICAR 18.80
Hybrid Technology (CRP-HT)
CRP on Molecular Breeding Pitchaimuthu, M. ICAR
8.7 ICAR-Funded Extramural Projects

Principal Budget
Title of the project Funding agency
Investigator (Rs. in Lakhs)
Mapping fungicide resistance in oomycetes Sriram, S. ICAR 31.50
and powdery mildews using allele specific
markers and evaluation of resistance
management methods
Genetic and molecular approaches for gall Madhavi Reddy, K. ICAR 18.21
midge resistance in chilli peppers (Capsicum
annuum L.)
Scaled up production, field evaluation and Asokan, R. ICAR 31.68
commercialization of Coleoptera toxic Bacillus
thuringiensis
Characterization and epidemiology of Rao, G.P. (IARI-PI) ICAR 37.99
phytoplasmas infecting major horticultural Asokan, R.
crops (IIHR-Co-PI)
Investigation on sooty blotch fly speck Sangeetha, G. ICAR 40.72
complex in mango and pathological status of
Pyricularia species in banana and devising
management strategies
Micro propagation and field evaluation of Pious Thomas ICAR 28.94
‘Arka Prabhath’ papaya
SNP marker based mapping of bacterial blight Murthy, B.N.S. ICAR 44.47
genes in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) (Co-PI)
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Principal Budget
Title of the project Funding agency
Investigator (Rs. in Lakhs)
Phytochemical characterization and Hima Bindu, K. ICAR 40.38
evaluation of biological activity of betelvine
(Piper betle L.) leaf extracts
Trait specific characterization of indigenous Murthy, B.N.S. ICAR 24.82
and exotic pomegranate accessions to arrive
at core collection for genetic improvement
programme
Developing vegetable soybean for rust Aghora, T.S. ICAR 18.13
resistance
Augmenting germplasm and molecular Sreenivasa Rao, E. ICAR 20.99
resources for developing tropically adapted
sweet corn genotypes
Diversity assessment in jamun (Syzygium Anuradha Sane ICAR 26.60
cumini L. Skeels) genetic resources
Induction of embryogeny and plant Aswath, C. ICAR 39.96
regeneration through induced androgenesis/
gynogenesis in horticultural crops
Design and development of indigenous Senthil Kumaran, G. ICAR 14.51
grafting machine for vegetable crops
Pre-breeding for transfer of Okra Yellow M. Pitchaimuthu ICAR 29.16
Mosaic Virus and Enation Leaf Curl Virus
tolerance from wild relatives to cultivated
genepool
K.V. Bhat - (NBPGR - PI)
8.8 Linkages with other ICAR and Government extends laboratory facilities for analysis and testing
Institutions: of products, and shares parental lines on payment
basis to various Universities, State and National Seed
Strong linkages are established with various ICAR Corporations for further commercialization.
Institutes like NBPGR, IARI, IIVR, CITH, CISH,
IISR, CPCRI, NRC for Pomegranate, NRC for 8.9 Linkages with private sector:
Citrus, NRC for Grapes, Directorate of Onion and The Institute has strong linkages with the private
Garlic, Directorate of Floriculture, etc. and other sector particularly with seed companies and pesticide
organizations like DST, DBT, IWST, PPV and FR companies. Seed companies approach the Institute for
Authority, NHB, NSC, State Seed Corporations, exchange of seed material/ germplasm for research
State Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, and purchase of potential parental lines for further
Water Shed, Water Resources etc. for taking up commercialization. Pesticide companies take up
collaborative and joint research programs like joint testing of their new products as paid up trials. The
explorations for germplasm, exchange and testing Institute also extends laboratory facilities for analysis
of elite breeding lines, conduct of biotechnology and testing of products on payment basis to various
research, developing DUS guidelines and conduct of stake holders.
training and awareness programs. The Institute also
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9. Publications
9.1 Research Papers 8. Balakrishna, B., Atheequlla, G A., Aiyasha,
G. F. and Shankaraiah. (2015). Perception of
Published in Refereed Journals
farmers on climate change and its likely impact
1. Acharya, G. C., Paul, S. C., Chakrabarty, R. on horticultural crops. Global J. Res. Analysis.
and Ray, A. K. (2015). Effect of organic and 4(9):2277-8160.
inorganic sources of nutrients on soil fertility
9. Bharathkumar, M. V., Sadashiva, A. T.,
status of arecanut (Areca catechu) in North-
Sanjay Kumar and Thontadarya, R. N. (2016).
East India. Ind. J. Agril. Sci. 85:1335-1341.
Heterosis for fruit quality parameters in tomato
2. Amreen Taj, Rao, T. M., Ansar, H., Sriram, S. (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Ind. J. Ecology.
and Rajiv Kumar. (2016). Response of gladiolus 43(1):195-201.
(Gladiolus hybridus) genotypes to two diverse
cultures of Fusarium and their agronomic 10. Bhat, R. M., Rashmi, Nageswar Rao,
performance. Ind. J. Agril. Sci. 86(3):331-339. A.D.D.V.S., Laxman, R. H. and Singh, T. H.
(2014). Seed germination and seedling growth
3. Anand, C Reddy, Sudarshini Venkat, Singh, in Solanum species to water stree under in vitro
T. H., Madhavi Reddy, K. and Lakshmana condition. Veg. Sci. 8(2):262-267.
Reddy, D. C. (2015). Isolation, characterization
and evolution of NBS-LRR encoding disease- 11. Bhatt, R. M., Laxman, R. H., Singh, T. H.,
resistance gene analogs in eggplant against Divya, M. H., Srilakshmi and Nageswar
bacterial wilt. European J. Pl. Path. 143(3):417- Rao, A.D.D.V.S. (2014). Response of brinjal
426. genotypes to drought and flooding stress. Veg.
Sci. 41(2):116-124.
4. Anju Bajpai, Muthukumar, M., Israr Ahmad,
Ravishankar, K.V., Parthasarthy, V. A., Bhuwon 12. Bhattacherjee, A. K., Dikshit, A., Chethan
Sthapit, Ramanatha Rao, Verma, J. P. and Kumar, P., Pandey, D. and Tandon, D. K.
Rajan, S. (2016). Molecular and morphological (2016). Profiling nutraceuticals in bael [Aegle
diversity in locally grown non-commercial marmelos (L.) Correa] at various stages of fruit
(heirloom) mango varieties of north India. J. development. J. Horti. Sci. Biotech. DOI.org/1
Environ. Biol. 37:221-228. 0.1080/14620316.2015.1133537.
5. Anuradha Upadhyay, Satisha, J., Smita R. 13. Biswajit Mondal, Adhikari, R. N., Patil, S. L.,
Maske, Narendra, Y. Kadoo and Vidya, S. Raizada, A., Prabhavathi, M., Ramajayam,
Gupta. (2015). Expression of stable reference D. and Loganandhan, N. (2014). Assessment
genes and SPINDLY gene in response to of on-farm employment generation through
gibberellic acid application at different stages natural resource conservation activities in
of grapevine development. Biologia Plantarum, the semi-arid region, The Andhra Agric. J.,
59(3):436-444. 61(4):921-926.
6. Asha, K. M., Anuradha Sane and Rajiv Kumar 14. Biswajit Mondal, Loganandhan, N., Reddy,
(2016). Characterization of chrysanthemum K. K. and Channabasappa, K. (2015).
(Dendrathema grandiflora) as per DUS Decomposition analysis of output change
guidelines. Indi. J. Agril. Sci. 86(1):103-112. under watershed management interventions in
semi-arid regions, Ind. J. Soil Conservation,
7. Asokan, R., Chaitanya, B. N., Rebijith, K. 43(1):110-114.
B., Krishna Kumar, N. K., Viraktamath, C.
A. and Ramamurthy, V. V. (2015). COI based 15. Boopal K. and Hanur, V. S. (2015). Enhanced
molecular identification of mango leaf hoppers synthetic diet for rearing H. armigera under
(Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in India. Ind. J. laboratory conditions. J. Entomol. Zool. Stud.,
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Publications
16. Boopal, K., Hanur, V. S., Arya, V. V. and Reddy, index (LAI) for high density planting of banana
P. V. R. (2014). Phenotypic assessment of Bt cv. Martaman in Gangetic Alluvium region of
Cry2A transgenic tomato resistant to neonate West Bengal, J. Crop and weed 11(2):63-66.
larva of Helicoverpa armigera. Curr. Trends 26. Deepa Samant, Mandal, S., Singh, H. S., Vishal
Biotechnol. Pharm., 8:124-129. Nath and Kurian, R. M. (2015). Effect of in situ
17. Carolin Rathinakumari, A. and Manohar rainwater harvesting and mulching on growth,
Jesudas, D. (2015). Design and development of yield and fruit quality in mango var. Arka
tractor operated onion set planter. Ind. J. Agril. Neelachal Kesri in Eastern India. J. Hortl. Sci.
Sci. 85(8):1138-41. 10(1):99-101.
18. Carolin Rathinakumari, A. and Manohar 27. Dinesh, M. R., Rajan, S., Sanjay Kumar Singh,
Jesudas, D. (2015). Optimization of design and Singh, I. P., Ravishankar, K. V., Parthasarathy,
operational parameters of cell type metering V. A., Bhuwon Sthapit, Ramanatha Rao, V. and
unit for planting onion sets. Int’l J. Tropl. Agri. Sandya, B. S. (2015). Heirloom/seedling mango
33(2-2):807-816. varieties of India–potentialities and future. Ind.
J. Pl. Genet. Reour. 28:139-152.
19. Carolin Rathinakumari, A. and Manohar
Jesudas, D. (2015). Physical and mechanical 28. Dinesh, M. R., Ravishankar, K. V., Nischita,
properties of onion sets (Allium cepa. L.). Int’l P., Sandya, B. S., Padmakar, B., Ganeshan,
J. Tropl. Agri. 33(2-2):817-823. S., Chithiraichelvan, R. and Sharma, T. V. R.
S. (2015). Exploration, characterization and
20. Carolin Rathinakumari, A., Channabasamma, phylogenetic studies in wild Mangifera indica
B. B. and Senthil Kumaran, G. (2015). relatives. American J. Pl. Sci. 6:2151-2160.
Physical and mechanical properties of garlic
bulbs and cloves (Allium sativum L.) relevant 29. Dinesh, M. R., Vasugi, C. and Ravishankar,
to development of garlic bulb breaker. Int’l J. K.V. (2015). Morphological, molecular
Tropl. Agri. 33(2-4):1881-1887. characterization and breeding for biotic and
abiotic stress in mango (Mangifera indica L.).
21. Chaitanya, B. N., Asokan, R., Sita, T., Rebijith, Acta Hort. 1066:37-46.
K. B. and Krishna Kumar, N. K. (2016). Double
stranded RNA mediated silencing of sodium 30. Dinesh, S. Shetty, Indu, S. Sawant, Shubhangi,
channel and ultra spiracle genes in Aphis P. Narkar, Shashikant Ghule, Satisha, J. and
gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Annals of the Karibasappa, G. S. (2015). Screening of grape
Entomological Society of America, 109:92-98. vine genotypes to identify sources of resistance
to anthracnose disease and identifying
22. Channabasamma, B. B., Carolin Rathinakumari, biochemical marker associated with resistance.
A. and Senthil Kumaran, G. (2015). Design, Ind. Phytopath. 68(4):424-431.
development and performance evaluation of
garlic bulb (Allium sativum L.) breaker for 31. Dyaberi, Annapurna, Dhananjaya, M. V., Rajiv
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85(9):1158-61. and seed setting in standard carnation (Dianthus
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G. and Sundaram, S. P. (2015). Novel plant
32. Ellango, R., Shalini Thakur Singh, Vipin Singh
growth promoting rhizobacteria – prospects and
Rana, Gayathri Priya, N., Harpreet Raina,
potential. Applied Soil Ecol. 95:38-53.
Rahul chaubey, Naveen, N. C., Riaz Mahmood,
24. Choudhary, B. R., Pandey, S., Rao, E. S. and Ramamurthy, V. V., Asokan, R. and Rajagopal,
Sharma, S. K. (2015). DUS characterization R. (2015). Distribution of Bemisia tabaci
of muskmelon varieties. Ind. J. Agr. Sci. genetic groups in India. Environ. Entomol.
85(12):1597-1601. DOI:10.1093/ee/nvv062.
25. Debnath, S., Bauri, F. K., Bandyopadhyay, B., 33. Ellango, R. and Asokan, R. (2016). In silco
Misra, D. K., Mandal, K. K., Murmu, I. and Patil, prediction and characterization of micro
P. (2015). Identification of optimum leaf area RNAs from Oncopeltus fasciatus (Hemiptera:
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Lygaeidae) genome. Applied Biochem. Biotech. Sequence analysis of Indian iris yellow spot
DOI 10.1007/s12010-016-2072-1. virus ambisense genome segments: evidence of
interspecies RNA recombination. Archives of
34. Eugene Sebastian J. Nidiry, Girija Ganeshan
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of the extract of Andrographis paniculata 43. Gayatri, K., Rajiv Kumar, Seetharamu, G. K.,
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Phytochemistry. 4(2):08-10. and Padmini, K. (2015). Character association
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35. Eugene Sebastian J. Nidiry, Girija Ganeshan
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and forskolin. Pharmaceutical Chemistry J. 44. George, S. and Veerendrakumar, K. V. (2015).
49(9):624-626. Use pattern of mobile by the farmers. J. Commu.
Stu. 32:105-108.
36. Gajanana, T. M., Dinesh, M. R., Rajan, S.,
Vasudeva, R., Sanjay Kumar Singh, Hugo 45. George, S., Veerendrakumar, K. V. and
Lamers, Parthasarathy, VA., Bhuwon Sthapit Prabhakar, B. (2015). Incidence of foot rot
and Ramanatha Rao, V. (2015). Motivation for disease of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in
on-farm conservation of mango diversity in Kodagu District of Karnataka. Pest Managt.
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46. Girija Kumari Chalumuru, Sujatha A. Nair
37. Gajanana, T. M., Rajan, S., Singh, I. P., Dinesh, and Meenakshi Srinivas. (2015). Effect of
M. R., Vasudeva, R., Sanjay Kumar Singh, pre-cooling and chemical preservatives on
Hugo Lamers, Parthasarathy, V. A., Bhuwon post harvest longevity of tuberose (Polianthes
Sthapit and Ramanatha Rao, V. (2015). Fruit tuberosa L.) florets. Int’l J. Agri. Environ.
diversity fair – an Indian Experience. Ind. J. Pl. Biotech. 8(1):65-68.
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47. Gopalakrishnan, C, Singh, T. H. and Rashmi, B.
38. Gajanana, T. M., Sreenivasa Murthy, D., Artal. (2014). Evaluation of eggplant accessions
Saxena, A. K., Sudhakar Rao, D.V., Sudha, M. against bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia
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48. Gourishankar, M., Mohapatra, S., Lekha, S. and
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39. Ganeshamurthy, A. N., Kalaivanan, D., MS methodologies for analysis of fluopicolide
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heterosis in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum soil under semi arid climatic conditions. Int’l J.
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10. Research Projects
List of Ongoing Institute Projects(2015-16) 011(2): Enhancing productivity through high density
Division of Fruit Crops planting (guava, jamun, pomegranate and fig).
PI: Sampathkumar, P.
HORTIIHRCIL2015(Common for all projects)
011(3):
Exploitation of stock-scion interactions
010: Genetic improvement of fruit crops for (Mango, annona, jackfruit, fig and grapes). PI: Kurian,
improved productivity, quality and resistance to R. M.
biotic and abiotic stresses. Project Leader: Murthy,
B.N.S. 011(4): Optimizing water and nutrient management
(Papaya, guava, mango, sapota, annona and grapes).
Sub projects PI: Manjunath, B.L.
010(1): Improvement of mango for yield and quality. 011(5): Fruit based cropping systems. PI: Chandrakant
PI: Dinesh, M.R. M Awachare
010(2): Improvement of jamun and sapota for dwarf Division of Vegetable Crops
tree stature and higher productivity. PI: Rekha, A.
020: Genetic improvement of vegetable crops for
010(3): Evaluation of under-utilized fruits for yield, improved productivity, quality and resistance to
quality and adaptability. PI: Saktivel, T., biotic and abiotic stress. Project Leader: Sadashiva,
010(4): Improvement of jack fruit for quality and A.T.
productivity. PI: Prakash Patil, Sub-Projects
010(5): Breeding papaya for PRSV tolerance. 020(1): Breeding tomato for resistance to biotic and
PI: Dinesh, M.R. abiotic stresses and gene pyramiding for ToLCV
010(6): Incorporation of bacterial blight resistance in resistance. PI: Sadashiva, A.T.
pomegranate. PI: Murthy, B.N.S. 020(2): Breeding hot & sweet peppers (Capsicum
010(7): Breeding purple passion fruit and strawberry annuum L.) for biotic and abiotic stress resistance
for superior traits. PI: Murthy, B.N.S. integrating marker-assisted selection (MAS)
010(8): Improvement of guava for yield and quality. PI: Madhavi Reddy, K.
PI: Vasugi, C. 020(3): Breeding brinjal for resistance to bacterial
010(9): Rootstock and mildew resistance breeding in wilt with high yield and quality attributes through
grapes. PI: Saktivel, T. marker-assisted selection (MAS). PI: Singh, T.H.
010(10): Improvement of annona for yield and quality. 020(4): Breeding Cucurbitaceous crops (watermelon,
PI: Saktivel, T. pumpkin and muskmelon) for yield & resistance to
biotic stresses through marker assisted selection
010(11): Improvement of pummelo and grape fruit for (MAS). PI: Sreenivasa Rao, E.
yield and quality. PI: Sankaran, M.
020(5): Breeding okra varieties/ hybrids for yield,
Radiation induced mutation breeding
011(12): quality & resistance to biotic stresses through MAS.
in papaya (Carica papaya L.) (CHES, Hirehalli) PI: Pitchaimuthu, M.
PI: Karunakaran, G.
020(6): Breeding French bean varieties for resistance
011: Development and refinement of production to biotic and abiotic stresses and cowpea varieties
technology of fruit crops. Project Leader: Reju M. for resistance to rust & cowpea aphid borne mosaic
Kurian virus through marker-assisted selection (MAS).
Sub projects PI: Aghora, T.S.
011(1): Canopy management and crop regulation 020(7): Breeding peas for biotic and abiotic stresses
in fruit crops (Grapes, annona and pomegranate). and Dolichos for yield and quality attributes through
PI: Satisha, J. marker-assisted selection (MAS). PI: Susmitha Cherukuri
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020(8): Breeding onion for resistance to biotic 030(8): Breeding jasmine for high flower yield,
and abiotic stresses with high yield and quality concrete and resistance to Eriophyid gall mite
attributes through marker-assisted selection (MAS). (Aceria jasmini) and blossom midge (Contarinia
PI: Veere Gowda, R. maculipennis). PI: Sumangala, H.P.
020(9): Evolving F1 hybrids in tropical carrots 030(9): Breeding anthurium for high quality cut
with high yield and quality through marker-assisted flower. PI: Aswath, C.
selection (MAS). PI: Veere Gowda, R. 031: Development and refinement of production
020(11): Breeding gourd vegetables (ridge gourd, technology of ornamental crops. Project Leader:
bitter gourd and bottle gourd) for resistance to biotic Sujatha A. Nair
stresses integrating maker-assisted selection (MAS). Sub-Projects
PI: Varalakshmi, B.
031(1): Enhancing cut foliage production through
020(12): Breeding cucumber varieties/hybrids for cultural interventions. PI: Sujatha A.Nair
resistance to biotic stresses through marker-assisted
031(2): Adaptability and utilization of ornamentals
selection. PI: Pitchaimuthu, M.
for landscaping. PI: Sumangala (Concluded on 30th
021: Development and refinement of production April, 2015)
technology of vegetable crops. Project
Division of Post-Harvest Technology
Leader: Hebbar, S.S.
040: Development of post-harvest technologies
Sub-Projects
for loss reduction and utilization of perishable
021(1): Water management and rain fed production in horticultural crops. Project Leader: Harinder
vegetable crops. PI: Nair, A.K. Singh Oberoi
021(2): Organic farming in vegetable crops. PI: Nair, A.K. Sub-Projects
021(3): Protected cultivation and precision farming in 040(1): Extension of storage life and quality
vegetable crops. PI: Hebbar, S.S. maintenance of fruits (mango, papaya, guava, sapota)
Division of Ornamental Crops and vegetables (okra, beans, brinjal, colour capsicum,
chillies) for minimization of post-harvest losses.
030: Genetic improvement of ornamental crops for PI: Sudhakar Rao, D.V.
improved productivity, quality and resistance to
040(2): Postharvest management and value addition
biotic and abiotic stress. Project Leader: Tejaswini
of cut flowers, fillers and foliage of ornamental crops.
Sub-Projects PI: Sangama
030(1):
Genetic improvement of tuberose for 040(3): Development of protocols to extend the shelf
high concrete yield and resistance to nematodes. life and to eliminate microbiological hazards in ready-
PI: Usha Bharathi, T. to-use salad and leafy vegetables (carrot, radish,
030(2): Genetic improvement of gladiolus for quality onion, cucumber, coriander leaves, fenugreek leaves).
and resistance to biotic stresses. PI: Rao, T. M. PI: Ranjitha, K.
030(3):
Evolving rose varieties (both open and 040(4): Design and development of storage systems
polyhouse) for quality and resistance to powdery for fresh fruits and vegetables. PI: Bhuvaneswari, S.
mildew, black spot and thrips. PI: Tejaswini 040(5): Nutritional profiling, nutraceutical potential
030(4): Breeding Dianthus species (carnations, pinks and value-addition of under-utilized crops (avocado,
and sweet Williams) for quality. PI: Dhananjaya, M.V. karonda, pummelo, rambutan, ivy gourd and sweet
gourd). PI: Shamina Azeez.
030(5): Breeding gerbera for quality. PI: Aswath, C.
040(6): Utilization of un-marketable and processing
030(6): Breeding chrysanthemum and China aster for waste of horticultural crops for value added products.
quality. PI: Rajiv Kumar PI: Narayana, C.K.
030(7): Breeding crossandra for quality and novelty. 040(7): Studies on the preservation of fruits by hurdle
PI: Rao, T. M. processing and development of nutritionally enriched
drinks. PI: Doreyappa Gowda, I.N.
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040(8): Development of fruit and vegetables based Division of Entomology and Nematology

nutritious snacks and convenient products (mango, 060: Integrated Insect pest management in tropical
papaya, pineapple, aonla, guava, jackfruit, kokum, horticultural crops. Project Leader: Chakravarthy,
carrot, pumpkin, tomato, beetroot, bitter `gourd and A.K.
muskmelon) PI: Tiwari, R.B.
Sub Projects
040(9): Development of functional ingredients (leaf
powder and encapsulated leaf concentrate) from 060(1): Surveillance and management of fruit crop
Moringa oleifera leaves. PI: Pushpa Chetan Kumar pests. PI: Reddy, P.V.R.
Division of Plant Pathology 060(2): Development of IPM for the major pests of

cucurbitaceous vegetables. PI: Ranganath, H. R.
050: Diagnostics and integrated management
of viral diseases of tropical horticultural crops. 060(3): Monitoring and management of insecticide
Project Leader: Krishna Reddy, M. resistance in major pests of horticultural crops.
PI: Sridhar, V.
Sub-Project
060(4): Bio-intensive management of mealy bugs
050(1): Development of diagnostics and molecular in horticultural crops (papaya and guava).PI: Ganga
characterization of bacteria, virus, viroid and Visalakshy, P.N. (Concluded on 31st December, 2015)
phytoplasma infecting horticultural crops. PI: Krishna
060(6): Bio-intensive management of white flies in
Reddy
horticultural crops (brinjal, tomato, gerbera, etc.).
051:
Integrated management of fungal and PI: Pillai, G.K.
bacterial diseases of tropical horticultural crops
060(7): Development of neem cake/ neem seed
Project Leader: Saxena, A.K.
powder based formulations for the management of
Sub-Projects major insect pests of vegetable crops. PI: Ranganath,
051(1): Development of disease prediction models for H. R.
yellow rust in grapes. PI: Saxena, A.K. 060(8): Development of forewarning models for
051(4): Host-pathogen interactions with special sucking pests and thrips borne viral diseases on chilli.
reference to fungal wilts of fruit crops. PI: Sriram, S. PI: Prasannakumar, N.R.
051(5):
Integrated management of pre and post- 063: Integrated Nematode Management in tropical
harvest diseases of fruits and vegetables (mango, Crops. Project Leader: Rao, M.S.
banana & capsicum). PI: Saxena, A.K. Sub-Projects
051(6): Integrated management of bacterial diseases 063(1): Studies on the management of nematode
of horticultural crops (pomegranate, tomato & induced disease complexes in horticultural crops
brinjal). PI: Gopalakrishnan, C. (banana, papaya, capsicum, carrot, onion, gerbera and
051(7): Identification and field evaluation of new gladioli). PI: Rao, M. S.
bioagents for the integrated disease management 063(2): Evaluation of bioefficacy of entomopathogenic
of alternaria blight in tomato and onion. nematodes for biological control of insect pests in
PI: Girija Ganeshan (Concluded on 30th June, 2015) horticultural crops. PI: Umamaheshwari, R.
051(8): Integrated disease management of foliar Division of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
diseases of ornamental crops. PI: Sriram, S. Understanding
070: the physiological and
053: Genetic improvement and development of biochemical mechanism and their application for
production and utilization technology of tropical improving productivity and quality of mandate
mushrooms. Project Leader: Meera Pandey horticultural crops. Project Leader: Bhatt, R.M.
Sub-Project Sub-Projects
053(1): Development and utilization of mushroom 070(2): Metabolic adaptations under low moisture
technology as a biological tool for sustainable stress and salinity, and potential of growth regulators
nutrition, health and green environment. PI: Meera and microbes in improving tolerance in papaya.
Pandey PI: Upreti, K.K.
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070(3): Phenotyping pea and french bean accessions 081(7): Nutrient dynamics and management of
for tolerance to high temperature stress. PI: Bhatt, R.M. horticultural crops under salt stress conditions (banana
070(4):
Physiological studies on impact of low- and onion). PI: Varalakshmi, L.R.
moisture and high temperature stresses in capsicum 081(8): Evaluation of chemical pesticide residues in
(Capsicum annum L.). PI: Bhatt, R.M. exotic vegetables. PI: Debi Sharma
070(5): Biochemical and molecular assessment of Division of Extension and Training
chilling injury in mango. PI: Shivashankara, K.S. 090: Improving knowledge and skill of stakeholders
070(6): Isolation of natural antioxidants from mango for improving productivity of horticultural crops
processing waste. PI: Rao, V.K. (Concluded on 30th and impact assessment of adopted technologies.
June, 2015) Project Leader: Venkattakumar, R.
070(7): Biochemical studies on jelly seed formation Sub-Projects
in Amrapali mango. PI: Shivashankar, S. 090(1): Identification of research and extension gaps
Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry for varieties and technologies of IIHR through PRA.
PI: Balakrishna, B. (Concluded on 31st May, 2015)
080: Soil, nutrient and water management in
horticultural crops and cropping systems. Project 090(2): Impact of capacity building of trainees on
Leader: Raghupathi, H.B. adoption of IIHR technologies including identification
of future training needs. PI: Achala Paripurna
Sub-Projects
090(3): Assessment and refinement of IIHR
080(1): Micronutrient related constraints in fruit and technologies through farmers participatory
vegetable crops for correcting nutrient imbalances. demonstrations. PI: Achala Paripurna
PI: Satisha, G.C.
090(4.1):
Application of innovative extension,
080(3): Multivariate foliar chemical composition information and communication methodologies
and nutrient contour maps for developing diagnostic for transfer of technology in horticulture.
norms for fruit crops. PI: Raghupathi, H.B. PI: Narayanaswamy, B. (Concluded on 31st May, 2015)
080(4): Nutrient dynamics (N, P, K) of conventional 090(4.2): Development of an information system for
and speciality fertilizers under drip fertigation in AICRP on tropical fruits. PI: Reena Rosy Thomas.
horticultural crops. (banana, papaya, tomato and (Concluded on 30th June, 2015)
brinjal). PI: Varalakshmi, L R., 090(6): Group dynamics and social networks among
080(5): Effect of salinity / nutrients on growth women SHG member’s involved in economic
and yield of rose under polyhouse cultivation. activities. PI: Nita Khandekar
PI: Shivananda, T.N. Division of Plant Genetic Resources
080(6): Development and standardization of soilless 100: Plant genetic resources management in
cultivation of vegetables on Arka Fermented Cocopeat horticulture crops. Project Leader: Ganeshan, S.
under protected conditions. PI: Kalaivanan, D.
Sub-Projects
081: Addressing environmental and food
100 (1): Mapping hotspot areas of horticultural
safety in horticultural crops. Project Leader:
gene pool, distribution and database development.
Ganeshamurthy, A.N.
PI: Ganeshan, S.
Sub-Projects
100(2): Optimization of germplasm domestication
081(1): Pesticide residue studies in fruits and related strategies for introducing new species of horticultural
environment. PI: Soudamini Mohapatra importance for crop diversification. PI: Ganeshan, S.
081(3): Development of microbial consortium for 100(3): Development of complementary conservation
sustainable production of horticultural crops and strategies for horticulture PGR’s (recalcitrant seed,
improving soil health. PI: Selvakumar, G. pollen and in vitro material). PI: Rajasekharan, P.E.
081(6): Microbial bioconversion of horticultural 100(4): Identification of zygotic seedlings in
wastes for enhanced plant nutrient mobilization and polyembryonic varieties of mango using molecular
disease suppression. PI: Selvakumar, G. approaches. PI: Anuradha Sane
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100(5): DNA fingerprinting and genetic diversity 110(11): Gene mining and trait based pyramiding for
analysis of horticultural crops germplasm. abiotic stress tolerance. PI: Manamohan, M.
PI: Anuradha Sane 110(12): Introgression of cry1f Bt gene into brinjal.
100(6): Studies on monitoring and screening of PI: Vageeshbabu, H.S.
introduced plant material for pest and disease 110(13): Modifying genome methylation pattern
incidence and pollinator diversity in horticultural in embryos to harness useful and stable variants in
germplasm. PI: Anushma, P.L. horticultural crops. PI: Leela Sahijram
100(7): Characterization and genetic diversity analysis 110(14): Developing cucumber mosaic virus (CMV)
of ‘Future fruit crop’ genetic Resources. PI: Anuradha resistant transgenic chilli (Capsicum annum) through
Sane RNAi strategy. PI: Usha Rani, T.R.
100(8): Collection, characterization, evaluation, 110(15): Cloning and characterization of nematicidal
utilization and domestication of native fruits and Bt genes effective against the nematodes infesting
vegetables of western ghats. PI: Tripathi, P.C. horticultural crops. PI: Nandeesha, P.
100(9): Association mapping and genetic diversity 110(16): Tissue culture systems in horticultural crops
analysis in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) with reference to management and exploitation of
germplasm using microsatellite markers. PI: Kanupriya endophytes. PI: Pious Thomas
Division of Biotechnology 110(17): Forskolin production in cultures of
110: Development, refinement and use of Coleus forskohlii transformed with Agrobacterium
biotechnological approaches for horticultural crop rhizogenes. PI: Mythili, J.B.
improvement and production. Project Leader: 110(18):
Tilling in papaya cv. Arka Prabhat for
Akella Vani enhancing shelf life. PI: Vageeshbabu S. Hanur
Sub-Projects Section of Medicinal Crops
110(5): Development of resistance gene analogs 120:
Genetic improvement of medicinal crop.
(RGA’s) in eggplant against bacterial wilt and their Project Leader: Vasantha Kumar, T.
validation. PI: Lakshman Reddy, D.C.
Sub-Projects
110(6): Application of data mining techniques in
120(1): Identification of high yielding lines of Aloe
horticultural biotechnology. PI: Radhika, V.
vera for leaf and gel yield. PI: Vasantha Kumar, T.
110(7): Development of transgenic pomegranate cv.
120(2): Evaluation of Coleus forskholii hybrids for
Bhagwa for bacterial wilt resistance. PI: Nandeesha, P.
tuber yield and forskolin content. PI: Hima Bindu, K.
110(7.1): Genetic transformation of pomegranate for
120(3): Identifying high yielding and high L-dopa
bacterial blight resistance.
lines in Mucuna species. PI: Hima Bindu, K.
110(7.2): Cloning Xa21 gene of rice development
120(4): Evolving kokum (Garcinia indica) lines for
of construct and transformation of pomegranate cv
yield and chemical content. PI: Vasantha Kumar, T.
Bhagwa electroporation for resistance to bacterial
blight. PI: Akella Vani 120(5): Evolving ashwagandha varieties for high root
yield and active ingredient. PI: Sukanya, D.H.
110(8): Developing transgenic fruit crops resistant to
PRSV in papaya and tristeza in citrus. PI: Akella Vani 120(6): Genetic improvement of Centella asiatica for
yield and quality. PI: Sukanya, D.H.
110(9): Developing transgenic vegetable crops
resistant to viruses in tomato against peanut based 120(7): Genetic amelioration of kalmegh
bud necrosis virus & combined resistance to PBNV (Andrographis paniculata Nees) for yield and quality.
& TLCV & watermelon against watermelon bud PI: Hima Bindu, K.
necrosis virus. PI: Akella Vani 121(1):
Standardizing organic farming technology
110(10): Development of Bt transgenic brinjal for for export value medicinal crops (Aswagandha,
resistance to the shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes Kalmegh and Coleus forskohlii). PI: Suryanarayana,
orbonalis Guenee. PI: Vageeshbabu, H.S. M.A.(Concluded on 30th September, 2015)
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121(2): Chemical characterization of antifungal 150(3): Economics of factor productivity and

plant compounds and synthesis of some novel production efficiency in horticultural crops.
fungicides active against pathogens of horticultural PI: Sreenivasa Murthy, D.
crops. PI: Eugene Sebastian, J.N. (Concluded on 30th 150(4): Development of statistical modeling for
September, 2015) horticultural crops research. PI: Venugopalan, R.
Section of Seed Science and Technology
150(5): Development of database and program modules
130: Development and refinement of efficient for horticultural crops PI: Chandra Prakash, M.K.
seed production and plant propagation
150(6): Development of decision support system on
technologies in key horticultural crops.
horticultural crops. PI: Reena Rosy Thomas
Project Leader: Yogeesha, H.S.
Sub-Projects Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
Chettalli
130(1):
Studies on precision production practices
for enhancement of seed yield and quality. 170: Development, refinement and popularization
PI: Yogeesha, H.S. (Concluded on 31st May, 2015) of cropping system models for improving
productivity of horticultural crops in high altitude
130(2): Restoration of fertility in interspecific F1
regions of Western Ghats of India. Project
hybrid between Solanum melongena and Solanum
Leader: Senthil Kumar, R.
macrocarpon. PI: Padmini, K.
Sub-Projects
130(5): Biochemical and molecular investigations in
relation to seed quality assurance in vegetable crops. 170(1): Collection and evaluation of under-utilized
PI: Bhanuprakash, K. fruits for humid tropics. PI: Senthil Kumar, R.
130(6): Ultra low and low moisture drying as a 170(2): Evolving stable hermaphrodite types of papaya
cost effective technique to extend seed longevity from Coorg Honey Dew. PI: Senthil Kumar, R.
of horticultural crops under ambient storage. 170(3): Refinement of technologies for improved
PI: Yogeesha, H.S. productivity of Coorg mandarin. PI: Senthil Kumar, R.
Section of Agricultural Engineering
170(4): Demonstration and impact of CHES and IIHR
140: Mechanization of production and processing technologies. PI: Reddy, T.M. (Concluded on 30th
of horticultural crops. Project Leader: Senthil June, 2015)
Kumaran, G.
170(5): Pest management of major and emerging
Sub-Projects pests of citrus. PI: Jayanthi Mala, B.R.
140(1): Development of cultivation systems and 170(6): Studies on bee pollination and bee keeping
machinery for mechanization of vegetable crops. under humid tropics. PI: Jayanthi Mala, B.R.
PI: Carolin Rathinakumari, A.
170(7): Performance evaluation of vegetable cultivation
140(2): Development of cultivation systems in humid tropic region of Coorg. PI: Sankar, V.
and machinery for mechanization of fruit crops.
PI: Senthil Kumaran, G. 170(8): Management of Coorg mandarin decline.
PI: Priti Sonavanne
Section of Economics and Statistics
Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
150: Development and application of economic,
Bhubaneswar
statistical and ICT tools & strategies for improving
and assessing productivity of horticultural crops. 180: Development and refinement of technologies
Project Leader: Sudha Mysore for improving productivity of fruit and vegetable
Sub-Projects crops in east coast regions of India. Project
Leader: Singh, H.S.
150(1): Assessing the socio-economic impact of
horticultural technologies on crop diversification, Sub-Projects
farm income, employment and trade PI: Sudha Mysore 180(1): Collection, evaluation, characterization,
150(2): Economics of post harvest loss, marketing conservation and documentation of germplasms of
efficiency, price analysis and export. PI: Gajanana, T.M. fruit crops of Eastern India. PI: Kundan Kishore
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180(2): Identification of varieties/hybrids and 180(7.2): Collection and evaluation of Popat bean

local elites of fruit crops suitable for Eastern India. (Dolichos lablab var. lignosus) for economically
PI: Kundan Kishore important agronomical traits. PI: Meenu Kumari
180(3):
Collection, evaluation, characterization, 180(7.3): Collection and evaluation of Rikia bean for
conservation and documentation of germplasm of yield and economic important traits. PI: Meenu Kumari
underutilized cucurbits. PI:
Poonam Naresh and
180(8): Development of production technologies of
Bharathi, L.K.
fruit crops. PI: Deepa Samant
180(3.1): Collection, evaluation, characterization,
180(8.1): Field trial on the effectiveness of IIHR
conservation and documentation of germplasms of
micronutrient formulations for increasing fruit yield
teasel gourd. PI: Poonam Naresh and Bharathi, L.K.
of mango variety ‘Banganapalli’. PI: Deepa Samant
180(3.2):
Conservation and maintenance of
180(8.2): Promotion of uniform, early and higher
germplasms of underutilized cucurbits. PI: Poonam
flowering and fruiting in Arka Neelachal Kesri mango
Naresh and Bharathi, L.K.
using paclobutrazol (PBZ). PI: Kundan Kishore
180(4): Improvement in dioecious Momordica
180(8.3):
Observational trial on canopy height
species. PI: Poonam Naresh and Bharathi, L.K.
reduction in grown-up aonla trees planted at 5 m X 5
180(4.1): Improvement in dioecious Momordica m spacing. PI: Deepa Samant
species through inter specific hybridization.
180(8.4): Effect of planting density on growth, yield and
PI: Poonam Naresh and Bharathi, L.K.
quality of guava var. Lucknow-49. PI: Deepa Samant
180(4.2): Manipulation of planting time for round the
year availability of Momordica suboica Bharathi in 180(8.5): Canopy architecture modification by trellising
Eastern India. PI: Poonam Naresh and Bharathi, L.K. for enhancement of productivity and quality in mango
variety ‘Arka Neelachal Kesri’.PI: Kundan Kishore
180(5):
Collection, evaluation and improvement
in Capsicum spp. for desired characters. 180(8.8):
Development of organic production
PI: Poonam Naresh. technology for mango in Eastern India. PI: Srinivas, P.
180(5.1): Collection and evaluation of hot chilli lines 180(8.9): Canopy regulation and flowering initiation
from different geographical regions of North Eastern in mango through PBZ and KNO3. PI: Kundan Kishore
India and identification of elite lines for pungency 180(8.10): Minimal processing of vegetable jackfruit
and resistance to leaf curl virus and anthracnose. for ready to cook product. PI: Deepa Samant
PI: Poonam Naresh.
180(8.11): Standardization of branch bending for
180(5.2): Collection and evaluation of chilli lines for enhancing yield in guava. PI: Deepa Samant
salt and moisture stress tolerance. PI: Poonam Naresh.
180(9): Management of insect pests in fruit and
180(6): Collection, evaluation and improvement in vegetable crops. PI: Singh, H.S
Maringa and leafy vegetables of Eastern region for
180(9.1): Monitoring and management of selected
desired characters. PI: Acharya, G.C.
insect pests in fruit crops. PI: Singh, H.S
180(6.1): Collection and evaluation of Moringa
germplasms for leaf iron content, earliness and pod 180(10): Monitoring and management of diseases in
quality. PI: Acharya, G.C. fruit crops. PI: Sangeetha, G.
180(6.2): Collection and evaluation of leafy vegetable 180(10.1): Seasonal abundance and severity level of
germplasms for foliage yield, growth rate and stem diseases of major fruit crops. PI: Sangeetha, G.
tenderness. PI: Acharya, G.C. 180(10.2): Management of major diseases in mango.
180(7):
Collection, evaluation and improvement PI: Sangeetha, G.
of legume vegetables for desired characters. 180(10.3): Establishing the pathogenicity for a new
PI: Meenu Kumari kind of spotting disease occurring on banana and its
180(7.1): Collection and evaluation of Dolichos management. PI: Sangeetha, G.
beans for photo-insensitiveness and pod quality. 180(11): Bio-prospecting of agriculturally important
PI: Meenu Kumari micro-organisms. PI: Srinivas, P.
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180(11.1): Bio-prospecting of agriculturally important 180(12): Monitoring and management of major

micro-organisms under various horticultural cropping diseases in vegetable crops. PI: Mandal, S.
system for their potential exploitation for disease 180(12.1): Management of downy mildew of
management, plant growth promotion and soil cucurbits. PI: Mandal, S.
enrichment. PI: Srinivas, P.
180(12.2): Evaluation of available brinjal lines against
bacterial wilt disease. PI: Mandal, S.
Number of Ongoing In-house Projects/Sub-projects
Name of the Division/Section No. of Projects No. of Sub projects
Fruit Crops 2 17
Vegetable Crops 2 14
Ornamental Crops 2 11
Post Harvest Technology 1 9
Plant Pathology 3 8
Entomology and Nematology 2 9
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 1 6
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry 2 10
Extension and Training 1 5
Plant Genetic Resources 1 9
Biotechnology 1 14
Medicinal Crops 2 9
Seed Science and Technology 1 4
Agricultural Engineering 1 2
Economics and Statistics 1 6
CHES, Chetttalli 1 8
CHES, Bhubaneswar 1 12
Total 25 153
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11. Commercialization of Technologies
The Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU) 11.1 Technology Transfer
at ICAR-IIHR has been upgraded as a Zonal The Institute Technology Management Unit
Technology Management Centre (ZTMC) for South (ITMU) played a major role in commercializing
Indian Horticulture, catering to 11 sister horticultural the technologies developed at the Institute.
sciences institutes of ICAR. During the year 2015-16, 29 technologies were
The SH-ZTMC has been helping other sister institutes transferred to 60 companies and 3 KVKs and an
in ITMU related activities, filing patents, price fixation amount of Rs. 1,23,24,844/- including a royalty of
for technologies and other clarifications related to Rs. 33,775/- was generated as income from utilization
technology commercialization. of IP assets. The details are given below.
Theme area based technology commercialization through licensing of IP assets
Licensee No. of technologies Income from
Theme area
Companies KVK’s commercialized IP assets (Rs)
Seed and planting material 2 --- 3 5,72,000/-
Biocontrol agents and Biofertilizers 44 --- 5 1,04,84,883
Crop protection technologies 3 3 08 8,95,151/-
Post harvest technologies 9 --- 11 3,30,117/-
Farm implements and machineries 2 --- 2 8,918/-
Grand total 60 3 29 1,23,24,844/-
The Consultancy Processing

Cell (CPC) deals with providing
consultancy services like imparting
specialized training, testing of new
molecules, issuing phyto-sanitary
certificates, paid-up trials, testing
of samples for virus, bacteria,
fungi, insect pests, field visits
and recognizing R&D centers.
The institute earned an amount of
Rs.69,92,852/- during the financial
year 2015-16, through consultancy
services.
Income from IP assets (2009-2015)

11.2 Patents Filed
Ref No. Date Patent
6930/CHE/2015 16.12.2015 A method for sustained in vitro micropropagation of papaya with the
management of interfering endophytes
201641001693 18.01.2016 A process for the production of alkyl coumarate concentrate from
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa
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12. RAC, IRC, IMC - Major Recommendations
12.1 Research Advisory Committee ICAR approved RAC recommendations
The composition of RAC of ICAR-IIHR is as follows: Line breeding studies using wild relatives to be
taken up in important horticultural crops.
Chairman : Dr. Gautam Kalloo
Biotic and abiotic stresses/climate change attributes
Members :
Dr. D.P. Singh
along with yield and quality should be considered.
Dr. N.K. Singh
Male sterility system in vegetable and ornamental
Dr. D.M. Hegde
crops to be identified/intensified.
Dr. K. Krishnaiah
Dr. R.T. Patil Further, in biotechnology projects the programs
Dr. S.K. Mallhotra, ADG (Hort-I) to be drawn based on present day needs and
Mr. A. Shivanna (non-official) emphasis should be given on the promotion of
Mr. A. Dongare (non-official) molecular breeding-MAS/gene pyramiding and
Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru genomics.
Member-Secretary : Dr. B.N.S. Murthy The work on under-utilized and/or indigenous
horticultural crops is very vital. The accession
The second meeting of full committee was held under collected are to be maintained and the generated
the Chairmanship of Prof. Gautam Kalloo, Former information be shared with all the stake holders.
DDG (Hort.), ICAR & Ex-Vice Chancellor, JNKVV, Production and supply of planting material
Jabalpur at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru on 8th April, of promising genotypes to the farmers should
2015 and at CHES-Bhubaneswar on 10th April, 2015. be taken up on priority in order to promote the
Dr. T. Janakiram, ADG (Hort-I), ICAR, Dr. D. technology. This activity be brought under
P. Singh, Former ADG (Hort), ICAR., Dr. R. T. network mode.
Patil, Former Director, CIPHET, Ludhiana, Dr.
K. Krishnaiah, Former Director, DDR., Dr. D.M. The production technology research must
Hegde, Former Director, DOR, Dr. N. K. Singh, concentrate on maximising the productivity on a
National Professor, B.P. Pal Chair, Mr A. Shivanna. remunerative and sustainable basis with emphasis
IMC member, ICAR-IIHR, Mr. B. Dongare, IMC on factor productivity, reducing input costs,
member, ICAR-IIHR, Dr. T. Manjunatha Rao, drudgery and increase of labour use efficiency.
Acting Director, ICAR-IIHR and Dr. B.N.S. Murthy, Standardization of organic, soilless culture and
Member Secretary, RAC attended the meeting. All roof-top production technologies for horticultural
the scientists of the Institute also participated in the crops to be given priority along with peri-urban
deliberations. All the Heads of Divisions, sections horticulture.
and stations of the Institute presented the ongoing
Studies on population dynamics of pests and
research activities, achievements and future line of
pathogens, forecasting models for economically
work. The RAC reviewed the work in progress at the
important pathogens/insects to be taken up with
Institute. A field visit to all the experimental farms
special attention on monitoring of invasive pests,
was organised for the benefit of the committee. The
pest risk analysis, country wide sensitization
RAC deliberated on the work in progress and thrust
and development of management methods.
areas of research keeping in view the mandate and
Study should also be concentrated on climate
vision of the Institute and made recommendations.
change and emergence of new pests and diseases
The recommendations along with the comments of
in horticultural crops with ultimate aim of
Director, IIHR, Bengaluru were sent to ICAR, New
developing IPM packages.
Delhi for approval. The approved recommendations
have been circulated to all for follow up. Following A centre of excellence in PHT of horticultural
are the ICAR approved recommendations made by crops be created at IIHR with pilot plant for multi
the committee. fruit processing, packaging and storage so that
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value added products developed by IIHR and socio-economic studies. Extension bulletins and
other ICAR institutes can be demonstrated to development of ICT tools are contemplated for
upcoming entrepreneurs as central facility. the beneficiaries with appropriate illustrations.
Extension division may take up village The recommendation is noted for compliance
adoption by integrating required horticultural and action will be taken immediately for
technologies and work out the rate of diffusion implementation at the earliest.
of various technologies along with socio-metric
studies. Greater emphasis be given on conduct Advisory points
of demonstrations, field days in horticultural Studies may be initiated on remunerative and
crops keeping in view potential areas, yield gaps sustainable cropping sequences in vegetables
involving KVK’s. Aiming at effective transfer of maximising productivity in off-season vegetable
technology, tools like crop wise development of production.
mobile applications, handy extension bulletins
Major emphasis be given on standardizing and
with illustrations/images of pests, disease and the
popularizing grafting in brinjal, tomato and
nutrient deficiency along with a brief account of
capsicum on bacterial wilt resistant root stocks.
management methods should be promoted.
There is a need to take up the work on sustainable
The farm and PHT machines developed at institute
cultivation of vegetables under protected/polyhouse/
be multiplied and shared for use as well as their
net-house.
popularisation example-ferttree drill, jack fruit
de-skinner and cutter from CHES Bhubaneswar, Scope of seedling selection in important fruit crops
as well as all the recently developed machineries may be explored looking into the heterozygosity
from ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru. The use of non- of the crops/varieties.
conventional energy be given importance. Pollinators and pollinizers study in mango and
Director’s Comments some other fruit crops should be studied.
The recommendation is noted for compliance. Case study analysis of used flowers from
Line breeding studies and male sterility systems temples in town or city for production of value
will be taken up in different horticultural crops. added products like pot purri, natural colors be
The biotechnology projects will be reoriented conducted so that the technology will be useful to
giving more emphasis on molecular breeding/ upcoming entrepreneurs.
gene pyramiding and genomics. Dry flower technology developed at ICAR-
The work on underutilized fruits, vegetables and IIHR may be popularised through training of
indigenous ornamental plants will be intensified. entrepreneurs through training programmes.
Promising accessions will be multiplied and Integrated and sustainable weed management is
supplied to farmers. to be intensified.
Standardisation of organic, soilless culture and Considering the needs of urban population work
roof-top/vertical growing technology will be on dwarfs shrubs, potted plants be given more
initiated/intensified in different horticultural importance.
crops as per the recommendations of RAC giving
Southern blot of all the events in transgenic work
importance to factor productivity aspect.
for confirmation of gene integration is a pre-
Population dynamics and pest surveillance work requisite for further studies. Multidisciplinary
will be given special attention and IPM packages approach is required for reliable and early results.
covering emerging pests will also be developed as
Solar drying/zero energy technologies, small
suggested by RAC.
machineries needs to be given priority for research
Efforts will be made to create such a facility to and dissemination to stake holders.
take up various activates related to PHT.
In view of the frequent occurrence of severe
Villages will be adopted for demonstrating epidemics of chilli leaf curl virus diseases
various technologies on horticultural crops with experienced in several states, priority to be
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accorded for identification of resistance sources Major Recommendations

to virus and/or whitefly, breeding for virus 1. Genetic improvement of fruit crops
resistance and virus and vector management in
chill needs attention. Passport data for the exotic mango collection
which is found to be tolerant to fruit fly (EC
A network project be initiated on identification, 95862) to be obtained from NBPGR, New Delhi.
synthesis and evaluation/standardisation of
pheromones (sex, aggregation and alarming) The selected two passion fruit hybrids and one
and other semio-chemicals/kairomones for field strawberry hybrid should be field planted.
bio-efficacy for designing appropriate IPM 2. Enhancement of productivity in fruit crops
programmes/modules for important insect pests The HDP trial on Alphanso mango by Reju M.
giving priority to mango and guava fruit borer Kurian is concluded as per the recommendations
caterpillars, pomegranate butterfly and borer, of 84th IRC after last harvest season. A technical
pumpkin beetles, cabbage leaf webber etc. bulletin on the research findings may be brought
Work on pesticide residue although satisfactory, out.
research on pesticide resistance management Dr. Sampath Kumar will take over the experiment
with ongoing and new molecules for pest on organic production of Sapota following
management should be intensified and the team superannuation of Dr. V. V. Sulladmath which
has to concentrate on crop wise recommendation can be merged with the sub project 011(4) as it
and take steps to popularise among various forms part of integrated nutrient management.
departments and farmers.
3. Breeding tropical vegetable crops for
The status of processing of horticultural crops in resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses with
India may be worked out jointly by PHT, Extension high yield and quality attributes through
and Economics divisions by approaching the marker-assisted selection (MAS)
industries in organised as well as un-organised
Base material for breeding tomato hybrids
sector.
suitable for polyhouse cultivation should have
Women empowerment and tribal development nematode resistance.
work requires encouragement and strengthening.
Observations on fruit color retention of chilli
Further, collaboration with industries to be
powder and whole dry fruit may be taken in
strengthened.
comparison with a reference commercial variety.
Institute may expand and maintain a technology
Screening should be initiated for jassids
demonstration plots.
resistance/tolerance in okra.
12.2 Institute Research Committee (IRC) Meeting Quality seed production under protected condition
Chairman: Director with insect pollinators needs to be compared with
seed production under natural pollination of open
Members: All scientists of the main Institute and its conditions.
regional stations.
4. Developing production technology for tropical
Member Secretary: Dr. M.R. Hegde vegetables
The 85th IRC Meeting was held from 05 May to 26th Work on cherry tomato may be initiated.
June, 2015, under the Chairmanship of Director,
Impact of organic treatments on the soil physical
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. All the ongoing research
conditions like bulk density, infiltration rate etc,
projects of the Institute were reviewed and the plan of
may be recorded in organic farming trials.
work for the year was formulated. Many new research
projects were also presented for consideration of the 5. Genetic improvement of Ornamental Crops
house. Following are the recommendations of the IRC Small flowered varieties may be developed for
for individual projects. garland purpose.
Mite resistant and powdery mildew lines may be
registered.
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Incidence of Fusarium wilt, infestation of mites The efficacy of vegetable oils against pomegranate
and thrips in open field condition should be blight may be evaluated.
recorded. The bio efficacy of selected bio-agents needs to
6. Enhancing quality and production of be tested under AICRP on vegetables.
ornamental crops through cultural practices
11. Collection, improvement and utilization of
Shade net colour should be correlated with mushrooms
incidence of insect-pests and diseases.
Modalities for export of mushroom germplasm
Collected material to be maintained by the curator need to be facilitated and provided by the Head,
Dr. H.P. Sumangala. Division of PGR, ICAR-IIHR.
7. Development of post-harvest technologies for 12. Pest management in vegetable crops
loss reduction and utilization of perishable
horticultural crops For trapping thrips using blue colour traps,
standard colour code should be specified.
The demonstration of technology on scientific
handling practices may be intensified by 13. Bio-intensive management of major pests of
organizing awareness programmes for farmers horticultural crops
and small traders in collaboration with the Objectives completed as per the RPF I, hence the
Division of Extension and Training. sub-project may be closed and RPP-III & IV may
As the design of package for sapota has been be submitted.
standardized and tested the same may be 14. Management of nematodes in horticultural
validated through AICRP-Fruits Centres. Dr. crops
Bhuvaneswari may provide the same to end users
Popular articles in local languages should be
through PC (Fruits).
published in collaboration with Division of
8. Development of disease diagnostics and Extension & Training.
molecular characterization of plant pathogens
infecting horticultural crops Wherever possible, the quality of biopesticide
samples may be checked randomly in the
Per cent virus infection on seed coat in relation to industries licensed to produce biopesticides using
systemic infection may be documented in tomato IIHR technology to ensure quality.
and bottle gourd.
15. Investigations on tolerance to biotic and
The genome of the resistance breaking strain of abiotic stresses for sustainable productivity in
the ToMV may be analyzed in detail to understand horticultural crops
the difference with normal strain.
Dr. M.R. Dinesh, Head, Division of Fruit Crops
9. Development of forecasting systems for
may be consulted in studies on sex expression
effective management of diseases of fruits and
pattern in papaya under salinity.
vegetables
The threshold temperature for pollen germination
The occurrence of new population of yellow rust
may also be studied.
of grapes may be confirmed.
16. Investigations on physiological factors limiting
Moisture stress and virus interaction may be
productivity and quality of horticultural crops
examined taking using chilli veinal mottle virus/
cucumber mosaic virus in chilli. Possibility of commercializing mango seed
10. Development of integrated disease kernel based antioxidants may be explored.
management strategies in horticultural crops 17. Biochemical basis of fruit disorders
Effect of sudden weather changes (e.g., Soil properties of the region, optimum fruit-
unexpected rains) during the fruit set stage on the maturity, relative humidity and stage of harvest
anthracnose incidence and post-harvest damage may be included for studies on causes of jelly
in mango and capsicum may be studied. seed formation in mango.
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The formulation developed by Dr. V. Ravindra, J. grandliflorum for high concrete, besides
Division of Plant Physiology & Biochemistry, for Mysore mallige and Udupi mallige, for which
prevention of spongy tissue in Alphonso mango GI tag is assigned may be included in collection
may be tested for prevention of jelly seed in the programs, identity of Hiriyur mallige may be
next fruiting season. traced (J. auriculatum - Hadagali mallige) from
18. Dynamics of soil and plant nutrients and their Huvina Hadagali to be collected.
management in horticultural crops for yield In place of Dr. P.C. Tripathi, who is transferred to
and quality ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, Dr. R. Senthil Kumar is
Micronutrient formulations may not be promoted identified from CHES Chethalli.
in NE region as the entire NE is declared as 23. Development of molecular markers for
organic farming states. application in horticultural crops
Work on nutrient dynamics in soil with respect to Since capsicum is susceptible to wilt, RGAs from
water soluble fertilizer and normal fertilizer may capsicum may not be good source. S.torvum (sold
be given emphasis. by KAU) and Pusa Jwala are resistant to Bacterial
19. Soil health, food and environmental safety in wilt. These lines should be used for developing
horticultural cropping systems RGAs. Basic knowledge of the pathogen is very
important as the pathogen/bacteria is very variable.
Streptomycin residue study in pomegranate to be
under taken. 24. Gene cloning, regeneration systems and
transgenic development for important
Waiting period for different chemicals on different horticultural traits
crops has to be made available on ICAR-IIHR
website. The shortlisted events should be put through
rigorous selection at NRC Pomegranate. Resistant
20. Impact assessment and transfer of technology ones may be put through biosafety evaluation.
in horticulture
Ascertain for presence of Xa21 gene or its analogue
Training impact has to be studies in a case study in pomegranate, check for the methylation status
mode. of its promoter and then go for de-methylation.
Demonstrations of technologies with the 25. Endophytic and molecular microbiology
participation of small and marginal farmers at
cluster level may be organized. Tissue culture can be used for multiplication of
Arka Prabath.
A new project may be submitted targeting impact
of innovative ICT methods. Tissue culture protocols should be developed to
multiply various inter-generic hybrids of papaya
21. Exploration, collection, domestication and developed at the Institute under the flagship
conservation of genetic resources in horticulture program for PRSV resistance in papaya.
crops
26. Seed multiplication and quality assurance of
Mapping data to be shared with concerned crop seed propagated horticultural crops
curators for exploration activity.
Seed set need to be recorded in all the plants
Validate the taxonomic identity of the target which show resistance to shoot and fruit borer.
species through expert taxonomist to be done.
Commercial application of ultra-drying in addition
With respect to RET species in IIHR FGB, for floral to germplasm conservation may be explored.
biology studies, details pertaining to prevailing
climatic factors like temperature, RH to be recorded, 27. Mechanization of production and processing
owing to frequent shifts in climate patterns. of horticultural crops
22. Evaluation, characterization, quarantine, Prioritization of crops for mechanization needs to
exchange and documentation of germplasm be made by the section after discussing with the
crop division scientists.
In polyembryonic results of mango, a
preponderance of zygotic seedlings over nucellar The exhaust fans of tunnel type solar drier may
types obtained to be checked. be integrated with photovoltaic module.
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28. Economic research, statistical modelling and be recorded at different stage like pea, mustard
computer applications in horticulture and flowering, so that impact of powdery mildew
NRC on Grapes protocol may be followed for in different stage on the fruit bearing can be
developing an effective DSS useful to farmers. worked out.
Technical bulletins reflecting research findings 12.3 Institute Management Committee

w.r.t. PHL, economics of production, cost of During the period 01.04.2015 to 31.03.2016, the 83rd
cultivation and other economic and statistical and 84th IMC meetings were held on 28.10.2015 and
aspects may be released. 23.04.2016 respectively.
29. Collection & evaluation of under-utilized
fruits for humid tropics and purification of 12.3.1. 83rd Institute Management Committee
papaya Meeting
Promising under-utilized fruits may be registered Chairman: Dr. M. Anandaraj

with NBPGR. Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
A project may be initiated on standardization Members: Dr. D.P. Kumar

of production technologies of important Director of Education, 1st Floor,
underutilized fruit crops. Naik Bhavan, UAS, GKVK,
Bengaluru-560 065
The purification of papaya may be continued.
Dr. P.C.Tripathi,
30. Demonstration and impact of CHES Principal Scientist, Division of Plant
technologies Genetic Resources, ICAR-IIHR,
The number of farmers surveyed should be Bengaluru
increased by another 25 farmers. The data of
Shri. K.M. Parashiva Murthy
survey of 5 farmers can not reflect the real
Addl. Director of Horticulture (Fruits),
situation and the interpretation made is misleading
Govt. of Karnataka, Dept. of
information.
Horticulture, Lalbagh, Bengaluru
31. Development, refinement and popularization
Shri. Satyabrata Sahoo
of cropping system models for improving
Commissioner of Horticulture and
productivity of horticultural crops in high
Plantation Crops, Govt. of Tamil
altitude regions of Western Ghats of India
Nadu, Chennai (Represented by
The survey of the humid areas such as Shri.S.V.K.Rajendran, Joint Director of
Bhagmandala, Sulia etc. may be done for Horticulture and Plantation Crops)
collection of indigenous vegetables.
Shri. D.D. Verma
32. Plant genetic resource management and Comptroller, ICAR-NAARM,
improvement in horticultural crops Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030.
Collection of fruit crops should be made Shri. Bhagawan Asaram Dongare
considering the traits of interest like earliness, At P.O., Sawargaon (Hadaq),
colour, fruit quality, etc. Tq. Dist., Jalna-431 203, Maharashtra
Back cross progeny may be advanced through Shri. A. Shivanna
backcross with spine gourd i.e. BC3F1. Kukkur Doddi, Marchanahalli Post,
Rust resistance trait may be taken into Mallur Hobli, Channapatna Taluk,
consideration in Amaranthus screening. Ramanagar District, Karnataka
33. Management of biotic stress in horticultural Member-Secretary:
crops for Eastern India Shri. Charles Ekka,
Mango varieties come to flowering at different Senior Administrative Officer,
time hence incidence of powdery mildew should ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
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Special Invitees from IIHR, Bengaluru: comprehensive exams, online management of

courses and hostel related matters.
Dr. M. R. Hegde,
Chairman, RPMEC Play ground facility for students may be created.
Dr. A.T. Sadashiva Identification of land for PG administration and
Head, Division of Vegetable Crops class room buildings.
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. 2. Setting up of waste water recycling plant at ICAR-
Dr. Sudha Mysore IIHR, Bangaluru at a cost of Rs.25 lakhs.
Chairperson, Institute Technology 3. Building for setting up of of a multi-commodity
Management & Consultancy Processing horticultural crop processing centre for training/
Committee, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. demonstration/skill upgradation and custom hiring
Dr. R.Venkattakumar at a cost of Rs.75 lakhs.
Head, Division of Extension and
Training, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. 12.3.2. 84th Institute Management Committee
Meeting
Dr. H. Ravishankar
Chairman, Farm Management Chairman: Dr. M.R. Dinesh
Committee, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Dr. A.N. Ganeshamurthy Members: Dr. Sreenath Dixit

Chairman (Works), ICAR-IIHR, Director, ATARI,
Bengaluru. Zone-VIII, Hebbal, Bengaluru
Dr. R. Venugopalan Dr. A.K. Singh

Chairman, P.G. Education Committee, Managing Director, National
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Horticulture Board, Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
Shri. J.N.L. Das Government of India, 85, Institutional
Senior Administrative Officer (SP), Area, Sector-18, Gurgaon – 122 015,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru Haryana.
Shri. A. Srinivasa Murthy Dr. Anita Karun
Finance & Accounts Officer, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CPCRI,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Kasaragod-671 124, Kerala.
Major Recommendations Dr. P.C.Tripathi
Principal Scientist, Division of
1. Post Graduate Education
Plant Genetic Resources, ICAR-IIHR,
It was suggested to construct the hostel building Bengaluru.
before the next academic session to house Ph.D
students. Shri. D.D. Verma
Comptroller, ICAR-NAARM,
In order to facilitate students for ease of Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030.
accessibility to city, allotment of a vehicle
exclusively for PG students is recommended. Member Secretary:
Shri. G.G. Harakangi
In order to facilitate teaching of courses in four Chief Administrative Officer,
major disciplines and minor courses, creation of ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
5 class rooms with modern facilities like smart
board, podium, computer, tables with foldable Special Invitees from IIHR, Bengaluru
chairs may be created. Dr. C.K. Narayana
Recommended to establish PG admin cell Chairman, Project Monitoring &
(“PGSI and PGSII”) along similar lines as that Evaluation Cell, ICAR-IIHR,
at IARI for dealing with fellowship, contingency, Bengaluru.
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Dr. H. Ravishankar concerted efforts to get funds for replacement of

Chairman, these vehicles, as the proposal has been lingering
Farm Management Committee, on since 82nd IMC meeting held on 25th February,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. 2015.
Dr. B.N.S. Murthy 2. Regarding the activities of the consultancy
Head, Division of Fruit Crops, processing cell, the committee suggested to
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru commercialize as many technologies as possible
Dr. R. Venugopalan on non-exclusive basis to generate more revenue.
Chairman, P.G. Education & 3. Dr. Sreenath Dixit, Director, Agricultural
Training Committee, ICAR-IIHR, Technology Application Research Institute,
Bengaluru. suggested to conduct training programmes on
Dr. R. Venkattakumar regular basis for the Subject Matter Specialists
Head, Division of Extension and (Hort.) of the KVKs of all zones to refresh the
Training, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. SMSs on latest developments in horticultural
technology, production systems, protection
Dr. V. Ravindra measures etc.
Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer
Incharge, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. 4. The IMC ratified the action of the then Director
to accord administrative approval/sanction
Shri. J.N.L. Das for Rs.150 lakhs towards the construction of
Senior Administrative Officer, extension to farmers/trainees hostel and scientists
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru home along with furniture. The IMC appreciated
the action of the then Director for according
Major Recommendations
administrative approval and expenditure
1. The IMC suggested to replace the vehicles (2 sanction for the extant work and depositing the
Tata Sumos), and one Tempo Traveller of IIHR amount of Rs.150 lakhs to CPWD, otherwise no
and a Sumo of CHES, Bhubaneshwar, for which action would have been initiated by the CPWD
recommendation of the IMC was already taken till the deposit was made by the Institute with the
in 82nd/83rd IMC meeting, as these vehicles recommendation/approval of the IMC and work
have out-lived their lives and their condition is would not have been started.
very bad. The committee also insisted to make
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13. Papers Presented In Seminar/Symposium/Conference etc.
1. Workshop on Regional Horticultural potential of the under-utilized fruit karonda in
Research and Extension Advisory and relation to its phenolics.
Project Formulation of UHS, Bagalkot, COH 5. National Seminar on Jackfruit Fest,
Mysuru, April 16-17, 2015. Aranmula, Kerala, May 15-16, 2015.
Aghora, T. S. - French bean variety, Arka Arjun, Linta Vincent, Shivaraj, Anushma, P. L.,
for on farm trials. Rajasekharan, P. E. and Ganeshan, S. -
2. National Seminar on Harmonizing Biodiversity Conservation of jack fruit genetic diversity.
and Climate Change: Challenges & 6. XXXIII Annual Group Meeting of All India
Opportunity (NSBC-2015), ICAR-Central Coordinated Research Project on Vegetable
Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Crops, ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi, May 21-23, 2015.
Blair, April 17-19, 2015. Madhavi Reddy, K. - Ten AICRP (VC) trials on
Shamina Azeez, Pooja Bohra, Shivaramu, K. and chilli, bell pepper and paprika.
Anuradha Sane - Evaluation of jamun (Syzygium Sadashiva, A.T. - Tomato seed requirement &
cumini L.) germplasm for major biochemical gap.
constituents.
7. Brain Storming Session on Avocado, CHES
Shivaramu, K., Pooja Bohra, Anuradha Sane and Chettalli, May 27, 2015.
Ganesh, N. Khadke - Assessing the variability Karunakaran, G., Tripathi, P. C., Sakthivel, T.,
amongst seedling population of jamun (Syzygium Sankar, V. and Senthil Kumar, R. - Commercial
cumini L.) for morphometric parameters. potential of avocado fruits - with promising
3. International Conference on Low Temperature future.
Science and Biotechnological Advances, NASC Priti Sonavane, Tripathi, P. C., Senthil Kumar, R.,
Complex, New Delhi, April 27-30, 2015. Sankar, V. and Jayanthi Mala, B. R. - Incidence
Ganeshan, S. – Cryogene banking in horticulture and severity of anthracnose disease in avocado
- current status and future perspectives. germplasm.
Priti Sonavane, Tripathi, P. C., Senthil Kumar, R.,
Rajasekharan, P. E. and Ganeshan, S. - Preservation
Sankar, V. and Jayanthi Mala, B. R. - Etiology
of threatened species pollen cryopreservation in
and management of anthracnose disease in
RET medicinal plants of Indian origin.
avocado.
4. 6th International Conference on Emerging Reddy, T. M., Sankar, V. and Senthil Kumar, R..
Technologies in Food and Nutrition for - Analysis of avocado marketing in Kodagu.
Health Management (International Institute
of Food and Nutritional Sciences), NDRI Sankar, V., Tripathi, P. C., Senthil Kumar, R.
(SRS) Adugudi, Bengaluru, May 14-15, 2015. and Karunakaran, G. - Nutritional benefits of
avocado - A review.
Bhuvaneswari, S., Senthil Kumaran, G. and
Saxena, A. K., Preeti Sonawane and Tripathi, P.
Raghupathy, H. B. - Effect of high humidity
C. - Disease management in avocado.
storage on freshness and nutritional quality of
coriander leaves. Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, T.,
Sankar, V., Senthil Kumar, R., Jayanthi Mala,
Ranjitha, K., Sudhakar Rao, D. V., Shivashankara, B. R., Priti Sonavane, Ravisankar, H. and
K. S. and Roy, T. K. - Effect of pre-treatments Chithraichelvan, R. - Avocado research at CHES
and modified atmosphere packaging on the shelf Chettalli.
life and quality of fresh cut carrots.
Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., Sankar, V.
Shamina Azeez, Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., and Senthil Kumar, R. - Propagation studies in
Shivashankara, K. S. and Roy, T. K. -Antioxidant avocado.
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Papers Presented In Seminar/Symposium/Conference etc.
Tripathi, P. C., Senthil Kumar, R., Sankar, V., 14. Jackfruit Diversity Fair- 2015, IIHR-CHES,
Karunakaran, G. and Sakthivel, T. - Selection of Hirehalli, Tumakuru. June 27, 2015.
promising lines of avocado. Patil, P. and Naduthodi, N. - Jackfruit production
8. National Conference on Dynamics of Smart technology.
Horticulture for Livelihood and Rural Karunakaran, G. and Loganandhan, N. -
Development, organized by LASMF, CHAI Custodians of jackfruit diversity: An overview.
& JISL, Jalgaon at MGCGV, Chitrakoot,
Madhya Pradesh, May 28-31, 2015. 15. National Conference on Emerging Issues
in Environment Occupational Health and
Narayana, C. K. - Postharvest management of Safety - National Scenario and Regional
horticultural crops for sustainable livelihood and Needs, ROHC(S)-NIOH-ICMR, Complex
rural development. Bengaluru, July 22-24, 2015.
Sumangala, H. P. - Floriculture for livelihood Lekha, S., Mohapatra, S., Gourishankar, S. and
and rural development. Radhika, B. - Residue dynamics of spiromesifen
9. Awareness Raising Meeting on International in cabbage, tomato and soil.
Year of Soils, MANAGE, Hyderabad, June Radhika, B. Mohapatra, S., Lekha, S. and
05, 2015. Gourishankar, S. - Persistence of flubendiamide
Kalaivanan, D. - National soil policy towards residues in sandy loam soil.
food and nutritional security. Gourishankar, S., Mohapatra, S., Lekha, S. and
10. 1st International Conference on Agriculture Radhika, B. - Residual behavior of fluopicolide
and Horticulture Sciences, New Delhi, June on cabbage and cauliflower under semi arid
06-07, 2015. climatic conditions.
Carolin Rathinakumari, A. - Physical and Jyothi, V. Divakara and Debi Sharma - Persistence
mechanical properties of garlic bulbs and cloves. of common pesticides in leafy vegetables.
11. 1st National Conference on Agricultural Debi Sharma, Jyothi, V. Divakara, Nischitha,
Scientific Tamil, Chennai, June 13-14, 2015. Y., Prathiroopa and Vasugi. - Persistence and
Senthil Kumaran, G., Carolin Rathinakumari, uptake of oxadiargyl residues in onion greens
A. and Veere Gowda, R. - Vengaya vidhai and cabbage.
vidhakkum Eyandhiram (Tamil). 16. ITMC Meeting of NRC on Pomegranate,
Senthil Kumaran, G., Carolin Rathinakumari, A Sholapur, July 28, 2015.
and Channabassamma. - Poondupal vidhaiporul Sudha Mysore -Technology commercialization,
thayarika poodu udaikum Eyandhiram (Tamil). problems and prospects.
12. One Day Seminar on Biological Indication 17. State Varietal Evaluation Committee (SVEC)
of Kuttiattoor Mango, organized by Kerala Meeting, UHS, Bagalkot, July 29, 2015.
Agriculture Department, SHM, KVK, Varalakshmi, B. - Release proposal of Amaranth
Kannur, IIHR, Bengaluru, Gram Panchayat, varieties Arka Samraksha and Arka Varna.
Kuttiattoor, June 15, 2015.
18. Workshop on Garcinia Species, CHES,
Gajanana, T. M. - Marketing of indigenous Chettalli, July 30, 2015.
mangoes.
Jayanthi Mala, B. R., Sunanda Sanganal, Priti
13. 1st Task Force Meeting, organized by Sonavane, Sankar, V., Senthil Kumar, R. and
PPV&FRA, New Delhi for finalization of the Venkataravanappa, V. - Flea beetle, Podontia
DUS Test guidelines of Amaranth, Palak and congregate (Coleoptera: Chrysomilidae): a pest
Ridge gourd, UHS, Bagalkot, June 16, 2015. on Garcinia gummigutta.
Varalakshmi, B. - DUS Test guidelines of Kishor Kumar, M., Senthil Kumar, R.,
Amaranth. Venkataravanappa, V., Sankar, V. and Priti
Varalakshmi, B. - DUS Test guidelines of palak. Sonavane - Global conservation status of Garcinia.
Varalakshmi, B. - DUS Test guidelines of ridge Sankar, V., Senthil Kumar, R., Karunakaran, G.,
gourd. Tripathi, P. C., Priti Sonavane, Venkataravanappa,
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V., Kishor Kumar, M. and Shabarish Rai, P. 20. Third International Symposium on
- Health benefits of kokum (Garcinia indica Underutilized Plant Species-Exploration
Choisy). and Conservation for Future Generation,
Senthil Kumar, R.., Tripathi, P. C., Sankar, V., Madurai, Tamil Nadu, August 05-08, 2015.
Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, T., Kishor Kumar, Linta Vincent, Anushma, P. L., Ganeshan, S.
M., Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane, and Rajasekharan, P. E. - Diversity, distribution,
Ravisankar, H. and Chithraichelvan, R. - collection and conservation of Amaranth
Characterization of mangosteen (Garcinia germplasm from Andhra Pradesh.
mangostana L.) accessions at Kodagu region of Murthy, B. N. S. - Breeding passion fruit
Karnataka. (Passiflora edulis) for direct consumption.
Senthil Kumar, R., Tripathi, P. C., Sankar, V., Ravishankar, H., Sakthivel, T. and Karunakaran,
Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, T., Kishor Kumar, G. - Prospects of avocado (Persea americana
M., Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane, mill.) cultivation in some parts of India - need
Ravisankar, H. and Chithraichelvan, R. - for augmentation of genetic resources and their
Characterization of ‘gamboge’ (Garcinia improvement.
morella) accessions at Kodagu region of
Karnataka. Ravishankar, H., Sakthivel, T., Murthy, B. N.
S. and Anuradha Sane. - What ails passion fruit
Senthil Kumar, R., Tripathi, P. C., Sankar, V., (Passiflora edulis Sims.) industry of the world?
Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, T., Kishor Kumar, Way forward.
M., Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane,
Ravisankar, H. and Chithraichelvan, R. - Sakthivel, T., Ravishankar, H., Chelvan, R. C.,
Evaluation of ‘Yellow Mangosteen’ (Garcinia Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., Senthil Kumar,
xanthochymus Hook.) accessions at Kodagu R. and Sankar, V. - Rambutan (Nephelium
region of Karnataka. lappaceum L.), a potential fruit crop of the humid
subtropical India: Some suggestions for future.
Tripathi, P. C., Senthil Kumar, R., Sankar, V.,
Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, T., Kishor Kumar, M., Sankaran, M., Abirami, K., Vivekananda Singh,
Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane, Ravisankar, Dam Roy, S. and Murugan, C. -Triphasia trifolia:
H. and Chithraichelvan, R. - Evaluation of Malabar an underutilized citrus family fruit in Nicobar
tamarind (Garcinia gummigutta.) accessions at Islands of India.
Kodagu region of Karnataka. Sankaran, M., Dinesh, M. R., Prakash Patil
and Reddy, B. M. C. - Evaluation of promising
Tripathi, P. C., Senthil Kumar, R., Sankar, V.,
genotypes of Pommelo for yield and other
Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, T., Kishor Kumar,
attributes.
M., Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane,
Ravisankar, H. and Chithraichelvan, R. - Sumangala, H. P. - Adaptability and utilization
Evaluation of kokum (Garcinia indica Choisy.) of native ornamentals of Western Ghats of India.
accessions at Kodagu region of Karnataka. 21. Symposium on Germplasm to Genes:
Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane, Sankar, Harnessing Biotechnology for Food Security
V., Senthil kumar, R., Kishor Kumar, M., and Health, NASC, New Delhi, August 09-11,
Sunanda Sanganal and Prasanth Kumar, G. 2015.
M. - Screening of Garcinia germplasm against Smita, R. Maske, Anuradha Upadhyay and
anthracnose and scab. Satisha, J. - RNA sequence analysis to understand
19. Summer School at ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, response to GA3 application in grapes (Vitis
August 01, 2015. vinifera L) cv. Thompson seedless.
Oberoi, H. S. - Bioethanol production from 22. Integrated Crop Management in Vegetable
lignocellulosic and starchy materials - problems Crops for Foreign Delegates from Kenya,
and prospects. Malawi and Liberia, August 10, 2015.
Oberoi, H. S. - Enzyme production from Singh, T. H. - Advances in seed production
agricultural wastes and by-product. techniques in eggplant.
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22. Fourth US-India-Africa Triangular International 28. Special Training Course on Advances in
Training Programme, organized by MANAGE, Production Technology of Horticultural
Hyderabad, August, 10-13, 2015. Crops, organized at ICAR-IIHR, August 25-
Sudha, M. - Technology commercialization and 28, 2015.
business process development at IIHR. Madhavi Reddy - Advances in production
23. International Certificate Course on Requisites technology of selected horticultural crops-chilli
of Seed Production, Processing Quality and capsicum.
Assurance, ICAR-IIHR, 10-14, August, 2015. 29. One Day Panel Discussion on Medicinal
Bhanuprakash, K. - Advances in seed quality and Aromatic Plants Research: A Way
testing in vegetable crops. Forward, organized by MAPAI, DMAPR,
Anand, September 01, 2015.
Padmini, K. - Advances in seed production and
seed standards of vegetable crops. Ganeshan, S. - Concepts understood &
misunderstood.
Singh, T. H. - Advance in seed production
methodology in brinjal. 30. 3rd International Symposium on Phytophthora:
Taxonomy, Genomics, Pathogenicity, Resistance
Varalakshmi, B. - Advances in seed production
and Disease Management, organized at IIHR,
methodology in gourds and leafy vegetables.
September 09-12, 2015.
24. International Training Programme for
Sriram, S. - Phytophthora diseases in ornamental
African Nationals, August 11, 2015.
crops in India.
Aswath - Panel discussion on flower production.
Sonavane, P. S., Saxena, A. K., Venkataravanappa,
25. Workshop on Onion, Department of V., Krishnareddy, M. and Jayanthi Mala, B.
Horticulture, Telangana, Hyderabad, August R. - Status and management of Phytophthora
14, 2015. diseases in Coorg Mandarin.
Sreenivasa Rao, E. - Promotion of onion area Saxena, A. K., Rathnamma, K. and Thilaka
expansion. Rani, R. - Influence of weather factors on black
26. Workshop on Garcinia Speices, CHES, banded disease in mango in view of climate
Chettalli, Kodagu, August 20, 2015. change.
Vasantha Kumar, T., Tripathi, P. C., Lokesha, A. Sridhar, V., Vinesh, L. S., Mohan Kumar, S.
N. and Rohini, M. R. - Medicinal properties of P., Chowdappa, P. and Saxena, A. K. - Global
Garcinia. potential distribution of Phytophthora infestans
Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., Sankar, V. and under current and climate change situations.
Senthil Kumar, R. - Garcinia in India. – 31. XXIII AICRP MAP & BV Group Meeting,
Senthil Kumar, R., Tripathi, P. C., Sankar, V., DMAPR, Anand, September 27-30, 2015.
Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, T., Kishor Kumar, Vasantha Kumar, T. - Work done under centre of
M., Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane, excellence on betelvine.
Ravisankar, H. and Chithraichelvan, R. - Fifteen Suryanarayana, M. A. - Work done under AICRP
year of research on Garcinia at CHES Chettalli. MAP & betelvine of IIHR.
George, S. and Padmavathy, M. K. - Value Hima Bindu, K. - DUS guidelines of betelvine.
addition training programmes in Kokum.
32. National Consultation Meeting on Sapota,
27. National Seminar on Biological Products organized by Navsari Agricultural University
from Crop, Animal and Human Health: and AICRP (Fruits), IIHR at Navsari,
Problems and Prospects, organized by the September 29, 2015.
National Academy of Biological Sciences and
the University of Mysore, August 21-22, 2015. Patil, P., Naduthodi, N. and Singh, P. - Status of
sapota cultivation in India.
Pious Thomas - Disturbance of field microbial
community by introduced putative biocontrol 33. National Conference on Science and
bacterium and its survival in soil: A case study Technology for Indigenous Development in
with Pseudomonas aeruginosa India Bioblooms, M.S. Ramaiah College of
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Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru, Rao, E. S., Thontadarya, N. and Nagesh, G.
October 05-07, 2015. C. - Breeding muskmelon and watermelon for
Gopalakrishnan, C. - Evaluation of talc based resistance to biotic and abiotic resistance.
formulations of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Ravishankar, K. V. - Application of molecular
Bacillus subtilis against bacterial wilt of tomato markers in biotic stress tolerance in vegetable
caused by Ralstonia solanacearum E.F. Smith crops.
(Yabuuchiet al.).
Varalakshmi, B. - Advanced breeding strategies
Usharani, T. R., Sowmya, H. D., Sowmya, S., for biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in gourds
Sunisha, C. and Dhamodhar, P. - Sonication and leafy vegetables.
assisted Agrobacterium transformation of
banana cv. Neypoovan shoot tips with GUS Veere Gowda, R. - Advanced breeding strategies
reporter gene. for biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in onion
and carrot.
34. Special Training Course on Advances in
Production Technology of Horticultural Nair, A. K. - Integrated crop management
Crops-for Horticultural field officers of practices to overcome biotic stresses in open
Karnataka, organised by KVK Gonikoppal cultivation of vegetable crops.
and ICAR-IIHR, October 05-08, 2015. Hebbar, S. S., Nair, A. K. and Prabhakar, M.
Karunakaran, G. - Potential of future fruit crops - Protected cultivation of vegetable crops for
and their adoption. overcoming biotic and abiotic stresses.
35. XXIV National Conference-VIROCON 37. Seminar cum Field Day on Rambutan, CHES,
2015: Transboundary Viral Diseases Under Chettalli, October 10, 2015.
one Health: Perspectives and Challenges. Jayanthi Mala, B. R., Karunakaran, G., Tripathi,
NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya, October P. C., Rangnath, H R., Senthil Kumar, R.,
08-10, 2015. Sankar, V., Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane
Krishna Reddy, M., Hemachandra Reddy, and Kishore Kumar, M. - Insect pests and
P., Jalali, S., Samuel, D. K. and Aksatha, their management in Rambutan (Nephalium
G. - Phylogeography, genetic diversity and lappaceum) under humid tropics.
molecular evolution of zucchini yellow mosaic Jayanthi Mala, B. R., Shabarish Rai, P.,
virus (ZYMV). Sunanda Sanganal, Priti Sonavane and Senthil
36. ICAR Winter School on Advanced Breeding Kumar, R. - Apis florea (Apidae: Hymenoptera)
Strategies for Biotic and Abiotic Stress a predominant bee species in Rambutan
Tolerance in Vegetable Crops, IIHR, (Nephelium lappaceum L.).
Bengaluru, October 08-28, 2015.
Karunakaran, G., Tripathi, P. C., Ravishankar,
Aghora, T. S. - Advance breeding strategies for H., Sankar, V., Sakthivel, T. and Senthil
biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in French bean Kumar, R. - Scope and potential of Rambutan
and cowpea. cultivation in Western Ghats – Success story of
Madhavi Reddy, K. - Advanced breeding farmers.
strategies for biotic and abiotic stress tolerance Kishor Kumar, M., Senthil Kumar, R., Sankar,
in chilli and bell peppers (Capsicum annuum L.). V., Venkataravanappa, V., Jayanthi Mala, B. R.
Sadashiva, A. T., Krishna Reddy, M., and Priti Sonavane. - Physical and biochemical
Ravishankar, K.V., Singh, T. H., Bhatt, R. M., changes in commercial quality of ‘CHES-
Dominic Prakash D’mello and Punith Kumar, 28’ accession of rambutan during modified
R. - Advanced breeding strategies for biotic atmospheric packaging storage.
and abiotic stress tolerance in tomato (Solanum Kishor Kumar, M., Senthil Kumar, R.,
lycopersicum L.). Venkataravanappa, V., Sankar, V., Priti Sonavane
Singh, T. H. - Advance breeding strategies for and Jayanthi Mala, B. R. - Rambutan (Nephelium
biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in brinjal lappaceum L.) - Physiological and nutritional
(Solanum melogena L.). disorders and their management.
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Ravishankar, H., Sakthivel, T. and Karunakaran, Raimani Hembrom and Manjunatha Rao, T. -
G. - Rambutan - a potential fruit crop of the Skyscraping gardening-revolution on rise.
humid tropical regions of Southern India - Hemlata, Manjunatha Rao,T., Ishan Yadav and
approaches to commercial exploitation. Pratiksha Kumari. - Vertical farming prospects
Sankar, V., Senthil Kumar, R., Karunakaran, G., and challenges in India.
Priti Sonavane, Venkataravanappa, V., Kishor
Carolin Rathinakumari, A., Senthil Kumaran,
Kumar, M., Jayanthi Mala, B. R. and Shabarish
G., Dayananda, P. and Pushpalatha, V. - Protray
Rai, P. - Health benefits of rambutan.
step seeder for vertical farming.
Senthil Kumar, R., Kishor Kumar, M., Sankar,
V., Sakthivel, T., Karunakaran, G., Tripathi, P. C., Meera Pandey, Senthil Kumaran, G., Satisha,
Chithiraichelvan, R. and Ravishankar, H. - Current G. C. and Shamina Azeez. - Vertical mushroom
status and conservation of rambutan (Nephelium gardening – A synthesis of nutrition and
lappaceum L.) germplasm at CHES. Chettalli. aesthetics.
Senthil Kumar, R., Kishor Kumar, M., Sankar, Gaddagimath, P. B. and Aswath, C. - Vertical
V., Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., Sakthivel, farming towards resilient food system in India:
T. and Ravishankar, H. - Evaluation of rambutan a potential component of urban and peri-urban
(Nephelium lappaceum L.) accessions for free horticulture.
stone character. 41. International Symposium on Next Generation
Sudhakar Rao, D. V. - Post harvest management Approaches for Sustainable Development
practices and value addition of rambutan. of Hill and Upland Horticulture, organized
Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., Sankar, V. by Department of Horticulture, Sikkim
and Senthil Kumar, R. - Improved production University, Gangtok, November 05-07, 2015.
technologies of rambutan. Das, R., Veere Gowda, R , Chowdappa, P. and
Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane, Senthil Halesh, G. K. - Evaluation of onion (Allium cepa
Kumar, R., Kishor Kumar, M., Sankar, V. and L.) genotypes for resistance to purple blotch
Jayanthi Mala, B. R. - rambutan diseases and disease (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Ciferri).
their management. Meera Pandey and Senthil Kumaran. –
38. Winter School on Precision Citriculture for Mushroom - an appropriate crop to enhance
Sustainable Production and Post-Harvest nutrition and livelihood opportunities in Sikkim.
Management, organized at ICAR-CCRI,
Shivananda, T. N., Hegde, M. R., Ravishankar,
Nagpur, October 15-November 04, 2015.
H., Narayanaswamy, B. and Nita Khandekar. -
Lakshmana Reddy, D. C. - Biotechnological Role of Agricultural Technology Information
tools for crop improvement. Centre (ATIC) of IIHR in dissemination of
39. Training Programme on Ways to Enhance horticultural technologies.
Tomato Production in Bhutan, organized
42. International Conference on Frontiers of
by AVRDC, The World Vegetable Centre
Plant Sciences and Developing Technologies,
and IIHR at UAS, Bengaluru, October 25-
Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Benaras
November 06, 2015.
Hindu University, Varanasi, November 07-28,
Padmini, K. - Seed production of open pollinated 2015.
varieties at farmer’s field.
Singh, R. P., Dey, S. K., Satisha, G. C., Singh, R.
40. International Conference on Vertical Farming, S. and Jacob, J. - Growth and yield performance
Bengaluru, November 02-03, 2015.
of seven popular Hevea clones and soil properties
Manjunath, B. L., Singh, N. P., Desai, A. R., in sub-tropical areas of Mizoram.
Sunetra Talaulikar, Gaonkar, V. Y. and Raj
43. Seminar on Achieving Double Digit Growth
Narayan. - Homestead farming-the future
in Horticulture Sector Andhra Pradesh,
agricultural asset for prosperity.
ICRISAT Hyderabad, November 13, 2015.
Murthy, B. N. S. - Strawberry - A
candidate fruit crop for growing under Aswath, C. - IIHR technologies for higher
soilless vertical culture system. growth in horticulture.
168
44. Brain Storming Session on Citrus Industry at of technologies to improve productivity of Coorg
Sikkim University, Gangtok, November 15, mandarin under multitier cropping system.
2015. Sudha, M., Gajanana, T. M. and Sreenivasa
Tripathi, P. C. - Citrus research at IIHR. Murthy, D. - Citrus production marketing and
45. Training Material for Precision Farming commercialization: prospects and opportunities.
Practices (Micro irrigation, mulching, 49. National Seminar on Citrus Improvement,
fertigation, IPM etc) Fruit, Vegetable and CICR, Nagpur, December 02, 2015.
Flower Crops suitable for Kerala, November Aswath, C. - Use of molecular markers in Citrus
16-21, 2015. improvement.
Padmini, K., Singh, T. H. and Veere Gowda, R. 50. Symposium on Challenges in Plant Virology
- Precision farming techniques in hybrid seed and Our Preparedness, Division of Plant
production of vegetable crops. Pathology, IARI, New Delhi, December 05,
46. Winter School on Recent Advances in 2015.
Development of Automatic Systems/Machines Samuel, D. K., Krishna Reddy, M., Jalali, S., Gad,
for Secondary Agriculture, CIPHET, A. and Reddy, H. C. - Deployment framework
Ludhiana, November 18 - December 08, 2015. for no cost Linux, free and open-source software
Oberoi, H. S. and Ranjitha, K. - Bioethanol (FOSS) for viral bioinformatics with easy access
production from agricultural by-products. from Windows Operating System.
Oberoi, H. S. and Ranjitha, K. - Enzyme production 51. National Seminar on Developments in Soil
from agricultural waste and by- products. Science- 2015 and 80th Annual Convention of
Indian Society of Soil Science, UAS, GKVK,
Bhuvaneswari, S. - Smart/intelligent packaging Bengaluru, December 05-08, 2015.
of food materials.
Kalaivanan, D., Panneerselvam, P., Ganeshamurthy,
47. National Seminar on Recent Advances in A. N. and Revathi, V. - Alleviation of salt stress
Research & Development in Medicinal in tomato var. Arka Rakshak by intervention of
& Aromatic Plants- A Country Scenario, halotolerant bacteria.
organized by State Forest Research Institute,
Jabalpur, November 27-28, 2015. Rupa, T. R., Kalaivanan, D., Vijay Singh
and Srividya, B. R. - Optimizing nutrient
Ganeshan, S. - Genetic resource management management for drip irrigated mature cashew
in medicinal and aromatic plants: A country plantations.
scenario.
Raghupathi, H. B. and Shilphashree, V. M.
48. National Symposium on Sustainable Citrus - Compositional nutrient diagnosis (CND)
Production: Way Forward, ICAR-Central technique for assessment of nutrient imbalance
Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, November in pomegranate.
27-29, 2015.
Satisha, G. C., Bharathi, K., Shruthi, T. S.,
Ravishankar, H., Sakthivel, T., Karunakaran, Mazhar Jamil and Ganeshamurthy, A. N. - Effect
G., Raghupathi, H. B., Shivananda, T. N. and of foliar application of micronutrients on growth
Samuel, D. K. - History and present status of and yield of okra (Abelmoschas esculentus L.
Coorg mandarin cultivation and strategies for its moench).
revival in Kodagu region of Karnataka.
52. Workshop on Papaya Farming: Production,
Tripathi, P. C. - Citrus germplasm of south India- Marketing, Value Addition and Opportunities,
utilization in crop improvement and production. Directorate of Extension, UHS, Bagalkot,
Senthil Kumar, R., Kishor Kumar, M. and December 08, 2015.
Sankar, V. - Proximate analysis of twenty high Vasugi, C. - Advanced technologies and
yielding clones of Coorg mandarin (Citrus varieties in papaya.
reticulata Blanco).
53. Awareness Programme on Off-Season Litchi
Senthil Kumar, R., Sankar, V., Karunakaran, G., Cultivation in South India, CHES, Chettalli,
Tripathi, P. C. and Kishor Kumar, M. - Refinement December 10, 2015.
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Narayana, C. K. and Oberoi, H. S. - Postharvest Roy, T. K. and Vasantha Kumar, T. - Essential

management and value addition in litchi. oil composition of betelvine hybrid and parents
Tripathi, P. C., Karunakaran, G., Sankar, V., Sirugamani 1 and Swarna Kapoori.
Sakthivel, T. and Senthil Kumar, R. - Scope 57. National Symposium on Prospects and
and potential of off season litchi cultivation in potentials in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
western ghats. Govt. Colleges (PG & UG), Ananthapur,
Senthil Kumar, R., Kishore Kumar, M., Sankar, Andhra Pradesh, December 19, 2015.
V., Karunakaran, G., Tripathi, P. C., Sakthivel, Vasantha Kumar, T. - Medicinal and aromatic
T. and Ravisankar, H. - Performance of litchi plants- health perspective.
cultivars under high altitude and high rainfall
58. DBT Review Meeting, CGO Complex, New
areas of western ghats.
Delhi, December 22, 2015.
Sankar, V., Senthil Kumar, R., Venkataravanappa,
Sadashiva, A. T. - Progress on begomovirus
V., Priti Sonavane, Kishor Kumar, M., Shabarish,
P. Rai and Karanakaran, G. - Nutritional and resistance in tomato.
health benefits of litchi. 59. IP&TM Interactive Workshop, New Delhi,
Venkataravanappa, V., Priti Sonavane, Kishor December 23, 2015.
Kumar, M., Sankar, V., Senthil Kumar, R. Sudha, M. - Activities and role of ZTMU and
and Prasanth Kumar, G.M. - Management of agri-business incubation facility at IIHR.
emerging diseases of litchi. 60. Training Programme for Innovative Farmers
54. International Symposium on Biodiversity, on Profitable Rambutan Cultivation, KVK,
Agriculture, Environment and Forestry Pattanamthitta, Kerala, January 11, 2016.
Fortune, Resort Sullivan Court, Selbourne
Karunakaran, G. - Introduction to commercial
Road, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, December 11-12, 2015.
varieties and propagation methods of rambutan.
Anuradha Sane, Madhuri Ghatke, Archana
61. Advanced Production Technologies in Flower
Gadre and Tejaswini - Cross amplification of
Crops, organized by College of Horticulture,
microsatellite loci in marigold (Tagetes erecta)
Mysore, January 12, 2016.
for genetic diversity analysis.
Dhananjaya, M. V. - Tuberose cultivation.
55. 3rd International Plant Physiology Congress,
Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology 62. 103rd Indian Science Congress-2016, University
Research, New Delhi, December 11-14, 2015. of Mysore, Mysuru, January 03-07, 2016.
Shivashankara, K. S. - Anther dehiscence, Satisha, G. C., Bharathi, K., Shruthi, T. S. Mazhar
pollen viability, stigma receptivity and pre, Jamil and Ganeshamurthy, A. N. - Response of
post-pollination biochemical changes in three cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. ssp. botrytis
varieties of mango. to soil applied sulphur in typic haplustepts of
Laxman, R. H. - An approach for high throughput transition zone of Karnataka.
phenotyping of tomato genotypes using plant Nandeesha, P., Bharat, V., Mahadevaswamy, H.,
phenomics platform. Ashokan, R. and Rao, M. S. - Towards cloning of
56. Symposium on Spices and Aromatic Crops nematicidal cry genes from indigenous isolates
(SYSMAC VIII) Towards 2050-Strategies of Bacillus thuringiensis from India.
for Sustainable Spices Production, Tamil Satisha, G. C., Bharathi, K., Shruthi, T. S.,
Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Mazhar Jamil and Ganeshamurthy, A. N. -
December 15-18, 2015. Effect of foliar application of ZnSO4 and ZnO
Kishor Kumar, M., Senthil Kumar, R. and nanoparticules on growth, biomass production
Sankar, V. - Modelling individual fruit volume of and uptake of cole crops.
Malabar tamarind (Garcinia gummiguutta) based Usharani, T. R., Sunisha and Sowmya - In
on fruit length and diameter measurements. vitro selection of Neypoovan (Elakki bale) for
Hima Bindu, K., Ramakrishnan, R., fusarium wilt resistance by induced mutation of
Suryanarayana, M A., Shivasankara, K. S., embryogenic cell suspension.
170
63. National Symposium on Recent Trends in Organized by ICAR- Agricultural Technology

Plant Pathological Research and Education, Application Research Institute, Bengaluru
IPS South Zone, UAS, Raichur, January 05- and Directorate of Extension, UAS, Dharwad,
06, 2016. January 21-22, 2016.
Ashwathappa, K. V., Krishna Reddy, M., Veerendra Kumar, K. V., George, S. and Prabhakar,
Madhavi Reddy, M. and Jalali, S. – Biological B. - Survey of incidence of foot rot disease of
characterization of cucumber mosaic virus black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Kodagu.
(CMV) infecting chilli (Capsicum annum L.). Veerendra Kumar, K. V., George, S. and Prabhakar,
Ashwathappa, K. V., Krishna Reddy, M., B. - Outcome of demonstration on rice blast disease
Lakshiminarayana Reddy, D. C. and Hemachandra managmetn in Kodagu.
Reddy, P. - Molecular identification of cucumber Saju George and Hegde, M. R. - Horticulture
mosaic virus infecting chilli (Capsicum annum L.). solutions: WhatsApp group with smart mobile –
Ashwathappa, K. V., Krishna Reddy, M., smart farmers.
Hemachandra Reddy, P. and Jalali, S. - Survey for Hanumanthegowda, B., Prasanth, J. M.,
the incidence of cucumber mosaic virus infecting Shashidhara, K. N., Ramesh, P. R., Jagadish, K.
hot and bell peppers (Capsicum annuum L.). N. and Loganandhan, N. - Integrated management
Krishna Reddy, M., Madhavi Reddy, K. and of bacterial blight on pomegranate caused by
Sadashiva, A. T. - Mechanism of natural Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.punicae,
resistance to plant viruses: status and prospects 67. National Meet on Distant Hybridization in
for virus disease management. Horticultural Crop Improvement, IIHR,
64. 8th GCRA International Conference on Bengaluru, January 22-23, 2016.
Innovative Applications for Sustainable Pitchaimuthu, M., Dutta, O. P., Sadashiva, A. T.
Development, UAS, Bengaluru, January 05- and Madhavi Reddy, K. - Wild species utilization
07, 2016. in vegetable crop improvement – challenges and
George, S. and Veerendra Kumar, K. V. - Changing way forward.
communication preferences of pepper and coffee 68. A Perspective International Symposium
farmers in Kodagu. on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Drugs in
Atheequlla, G. A., Venkattakumar, R., Balakrishna, Human and Livestock - A Global Perspective
B., Nita Khandekhar, Naryanaswamy, B., Achala Chennai, January 29-31, 2016.
Paripurna and Jagadish, K. N. - E-horticulture-an Vasantha Kumar, T. - Past, present and future - a
initiative to solve real farm situations. perspective.
Balakrishna, B., Atheequlla, G. A., Hebbar, S. 69. International Conference on Biodiversity
S. and Ayisha - Business meet as a strategy to and Bio active Natural Products for Human
promote protected cultivation in India. Welfare, Karur, Tamil Nadu, February 10-12,
Jagadish, K. N., Harish, B. S. and Loganandan, 2016.
N. - WhatsApp group “Horticulture Solutions”: Kusuma, D. K., Sudhakar Rao, D. V.,
A smart phone based innovative extension Bhuvaneswari, S., Vasantha Kumar, T., Hima
approach. Bindu, K. and Suryanarayana, M. A. - Effect of
storage temperature, packaging on the shelf life
65. National seminar on Chilli and Turmeric:
of betel leaves.
Challenges and Opportunities, University of
Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, January 08- Kusuma, D. K., Ranjitha, K. Sudhakar Rao, D.
09, 2016. V., Vasantha Kumar, T., Hima Bindu, K. and
Suryanarayana, M. A. - Occurrence of enteric
Singh, T. H., Pandiyaraj, P. and Rajeev Kumar
pathogens and their survival in betelvine leaves
Yadav - Doubled haploid in chili.
(Piper betle L.).
Madhavi Reddy, K. - Chilli crop improvement.
Ranjitha, K., Kusuma, D. K., Sudhakar Rao,
66. 1st KVK Symposium Zone VIII on Technology Vasantha Kumar, T., Hima Bindu, K., and
Delivery Mechanisms of KVKs for Higher Suryanarayana, M. A. - Prevalence and survival
Productivity and Profitability in Agriculture, of gastro enteric pathogens in betel leaves.
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Hima Bindu, K., Ramakrishnan, R., Upreti, K. K., 73. Workshop on Recent Trends in Cellular
Vasantha Kumar, T., Suryanarayana, M. A. and Mechanisms and Gene Expression, Department
Kusuma, D. K. - Screening for Phyto-chemicals in of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru,
different cultivars of Piper betle L. (Piperaceae). February 13, 2016.
70. National Seminar on Horticultural Diversity Nandeesha, P. - Hetrogenous gene expression in
for Prosperity, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, crop plants.
February, 10-12, 2016. 74. 29th National Convention of Agriculture
Anuradha Sane and Rajiv Kumar - Morpho- Engineers on Agro Tech Industries: Status,
molecular characterization and diversity of Scope and Strategies for Food Security,
China aster (Callistephus chinensis Nees.L) Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat,
varieties. February 20-21, 2016.
Singh, H. S. and Sangeetha, G. Pest and disease Meera Pandey and Senthil Kumaran, G. -
management options in horticultural crops. Mushroom production – building an agro-
industry from waste.
71. International Conference on Climate Change
and Food Security: Ethical Perspective, Senthil Kumaran, G., Carolin Rathinakumari,
Hyderabad, February, 11-13, 2016. A., Yogheesha, H. S. and Dayanand, P. - Storage
studies on germination qualities of onion seeds
Selvakumar, G., Hema Bindu, G., Bhatt, R. M. extracted by ICAR-IIHR onion seed extractor.
and Upreti, K. K. - Microbial mediated alleviation
75. Task Force Committee Meeting on DUS
of deficit irrigation stress in tomato.
Betelvine, UAS, Dharwad, February 22, 2016.
72. National Symposium on Vegetable Legumes
Hima Bindu, K. - DUS guidelines of betelvine.
for Soil and Human Health, IIVR, Varanasi,
February12-14, 2016. 76. 6th International Conference Plant, Pathogens
and People Challenges in Plant Pathology to
Aghora, T. S., Mohan, N., Kamala Venkateswaran
benefit Humankind, New Delhi, February 23-
and Susmita, C. - Development of high yielding
27, 2016.
yard long bean variety, Arka Mangala under
technical session underutilized and underexploited Gopalakrishnan, C., Rashmi B. Artal. and
legume vegetables. Anuradha Sane - Occurrence of bacterial wilt
caused by Ralstonia solanacearum on bird of
Aghora, T. S., Mohan, N., Ravishankar, K. V., paradise, Stelitzia reginae in India.
Krishna Reddy, M., Samuel, D. K. and Susmita,
C. - Evolving French bean variety for resistance Anandaraj, M., Dinesh Singh, Eapen, S. J.,
to mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV). Gopalakrishnan, C., Krishna Reddy, M.,
Prameela, T. P., Ramesh, R., Rosana, O. B.,
Paresh Chaukhande, Geeta Biradar, Aghora, T. Singh, B. P., Vinay Sagar, Suseela Bhai, R.,
S. and Laxman, R. H. - Temperature induction Patil, V. V. and Vivek Srivastava - Comparative
response studies in french bean. genomics of Ralstonia solanacearum strains
Mohan, N., Susmita, C., Aghora, T. S., Srinivasa from India reveals their phyletic profiles and
Rao, N. K. and Bhatt, R. M. - Evolving garden diverse effectomes.
pea varieties tolerant to high temperature. Krishna Reddy, M. - Molecular diagnosis and
Susmita, C., Mohan, N., Aghora, T. S. and distribution of vector borne fastidious vascular
Girija Ganeshan. - Developing early garden pea colonizing prokaryotes in horticultural crops.
varieties for resistance to powdery mildew. Gopalakrishnan, C. - Evaluation of zanthonil
Mohan, N., Susmita, C. and Aghora, T. S. - against bacterial blight of pomegranate.
Developing pole type vegetable dolichos for Rekha, D., Krishna Reddy, M., Chowdappa, P. and
round the year production. Mohan Kumar, S. P. - Development of integrated
Mohan, N., Susmita, C. and Aghora, T. S. - disease management (IDM) for the management of
Prospects of vegetable soybean in India to early blight of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum
overcome chronic malnutrition. Mill) caused by Alternaria solani.
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Priti Sonavane - Phylogenetic analysis and 80. International Conference of Floriculture -

selection of candidate DNA barcode for Bipolaris Perspective of Challenges Options, Hindustan
sp. Antibiotic Exhibition Ground, Pimpri,
Gupta, N., Prabha, K., Kadam, G. B., Sriram, Mumbai, February 27, 2016.
S. and Chandran, N. K. - Yellows and corm Sumangala, H. P. - Opportunities in landscape
rot in gladiolus: Incidence, identification and gardening for lifestyle and eco-friendly
characterization of Fusarium oxysproum f. sp. environment.
gladioli. 81. Argus FMB Technical fertilizer Conference
Srinivas, N., Sriram, S. and Shivashankara, K. S. and Exhibition- NPK Fertilizers India-2016
- Metabolomics approach to study the bioefficacy Balanced Fertilization-Cultivating a New
of Trichoderma asperellum isolates in India. Future, New Delhi, March 09-10, 2016.
77. Satellite Workshop on PGPRs for Sustainable Ganeshamurthy, A. N., Kalaivanan, D. and
Crop Productivity by the Asian PGPR Society, Manjunath, B. L. - Fertilizer systems of key
NASC, New Delhi, February 25, 2015. horticultural crops in India.
Pious Thomas - Endophytic bacteria: their roles 82. International Symposium on Sustainable
in plant health and biocontrol. Horticulture-2016, Mizoram University,
Aizol, March 14-16, 2016.
78. International Conference on Greenhouse
Technologies for Sustainable Ecosystems and Lenka, J. and Tiwari, R. B. - Osmotic dehydration
Trade Show, Bengaluru, February 26-27, 2016. of mango varieties Alphonso and Totapuri.
Carolin Rathinakumari, A., Senthil Kumaran, Aswath, C. - New dynamics in horticulture
G., Priyanka, U., Tiwari, R. B. and Dayananda, breeding.
P. - Development of greenhouse type solar dryer 83. Second World Noni Congress SRM University,
for dehydration of amla. Chennai, March 18-21, 2016.
Aswath, C. - Vertical farming for sustainable Vasantha Kumar, T. - Bio prospecting of
food security. medicinal plants.
Radhika, B., Mohapatra, S., Gourishankar, M. and Pious Thomas - Endophytic microorganisms:
Lekha, S. - Effect of temperature and moisture on their significance in noni and other medicinal
the persistence of flubendiamide on soil. plants.
Lekha, S., Mohapatra, S., Gourishankar, M 84. Advance Techniques of Rose Onion
and Radhika, B. (2015). Effect of temperature Cultivation using Improved Varieties,
on the degradation of spiromesifen in different Organized by Department of Horticulture,
soils. Chikkaballapur collaboration with CII-
FACE, APEDA at PRS Farm Nandhi Cross,
79. 10th DUS Review Meeting conducted at
March 19, 2016.
MPKV, Rahuri by PPV&FRA, February 26-
27, 2016. Veere Gowda, R. - Rose onion.
Singh, T. H. - Analysis of DUS testing in tomato,
brinjal and okra.
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14. Symposia / Seminars / Other Events
During the year, several conferences/seminars/ Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd, Benagluru and M/s. Reliance
workshops/meetings and other important events were Retail Ltd, Bengaluru. Dr. M.R. Dinesh, Director,
organized by the main institute, its regional stations ICAR-IIHR presided over the meet and Shri C.S.Patil,
and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, the details of which are State Marketing Manager, IFFCO, Bengaluru was
given below: the chief guest. Various topics including selection of
site with suitable agro-climatic conditions, varietal
14.1 Conference / Seminars/ Symposia / selection, establishment of new orchards, training-
Meetings pruning, canopy management, irrigation, fertigation,
abiotic and biotic stress management including
First South Horticulture ZTMC Annual Review
bacterial blight/wilt management strategies and
Meeting ‘HortIP-2016’
grading/marketing of fruits were covered. A technical
ICAR-IIHR organized this meeting on 8th February bulletin on pomegranate cultivation and a mobile
2016 at its main campus in Bengaluru, wherein application developed by ICAR-IIHR were released
28 participants from 11 member and host institutes during the meet for exchange of ideas among various
participated. Dr. M. Anandaraj, Director, ICAR-IIHR stakeholders.
presided over the event and Dr. R Kalpana Sastry, Joint
Director, ICAR-NAARM was the Guest of Honour. Brain Storming Session and Exhibition on Avocado
A one day brain storming session and exhibition on
avocado was organized at CHES, Chettalli on 27th
May, 2015 to discuss issues related to the avocado
industry in India and to create a platform for exchange
of ideas and thoughts among various stake holders
associated with avocado cultivation, promotion,
marketing etc. More than 150 scientists, processors,
Inaugural session of the ZTMC annual review meeting
Interactive Meet of Karnataka Pomegranate

Growers and Technical Experts
To address various production issues, a one-day
interactive meet of Karnataka pomegranate growers
with technical experts was organized on Saturday,
19th March, 2016 at Chitradurga by the Division
of Fruit Crops, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. About
500 farmers from different parts of Karnataka,
staff of KVK’s at Hirehalli and Babbur, staff of
NGO’s from Chitradurga and neighboring districts
participated in the meet. Technical resource persons
were drawn from ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru; NRC on
Pomegranate, Solapur; University of Horticultural
Sciences, Bagalkot, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Dharward, University of Agricultural
and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga; M/s. Jain
Irrigation Systems Limited, Mysuru; M/s. Netafim Glimpses of the brain storming meet on Avocado
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planters and industrialists from Kerala, Karnataka, Awareness Programme on Off-season Litchi
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and North Eastern states Cultivation in South India
participated. An exhibition of 100 promising selections An awareness programme on off-season litchi
of avocado maintained in CHES, Chettalli, more than cultivation in South India was organized at CHES,
50 collections from farmers and processed products Chettalli on 10th December, 2015. Nearly 225
of avocado were displayed. Papers were presented
participants including scientists and planters of
on genetic resources, production technologies,
Kodagu district of Karnataka participated. A souvenir
processing, marketing and other aspects of avocado. A
on litchi was released on the occasion.
souvenir on avocado was released and several planters
shared their experiences in avocado cultivation.
Workshop on Garcinia Species

A one day workshop on Garcinia species was
organized at CHES, Chettalli on 20th August 2015
to discuss issues related to Garcinia production
in India and to create a platform for exchange
of ideas among various stake holders associated
with Garcinia cultivation, processing and marketing.
The workshop was attended by over 250 participants.
Papers on various aspects of Garcinia cultivation Inaugural session of the awareness programme on off
were presented by experts. Shri. Ammatanda Rathu season cultivation of litchi
Belliyappa (Hakathur Village, Madikeri district), Smt.
Vasanthi Ponnappa (Horoor, Madikeri), Shri.Anil Jackfruit Diversity Fair cum Exhibition -2015
Balanja Naravi (Belthangadi, Dakshina Kannada) and A jackfruit diversity fair cum exhibition was
Shri.Vidheesha L. Bhat (Kotematha, Siddpaur, Uttara organized by Central Horticultural Experiment
Kannada) were felicitated for their contributions in Station and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hirehalli,
collection, conservation and processing of Garcinia. Tumakuru, in collaboration with AICRP, Fruits and
DBT Project on Jack Fruit, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru,
Seminar-cum-Field Day on Rambutan on 27th June 2015. The fair was inaugurated by Dr.
A one day seminar-cum-field day on rambutan was S.V. Hittalamani, former Additional Director (Fruits),
organized at CHES, Chettalli on 10th October, 2015 Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka.
for displaying the rambutan germplasm available About 500 farmers and 70 officials from different
at CHES, Chettalli and to discuss the prospects of organizations participated in the event.
rambutan cultivation in Karnataka and Kerala. About
200 participants including 130 planters from Kodagu
district of Karnataka participated. The rambutan
selections of CHES, Chettalli were displayed on the
occasion.
Inaugural session of the jackfruit diversity fair
Plant Varieties Protection and Farmers Right Act

(PPV&FRA) Awareness Programme
An awareness-cum-training programme on PPV&
FRA was organized at Cherambane village, Madikeri
Taluk on 11th March, 2016, by KVK, Gonikoppal in
Participants in the field day on Rambutan
association with Division of Extension & Training,
IIHR, Bengaluru. The programme was inaugurated by
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Shri Rajeev, a progressive farmer and attended by 120 Five technologies suitable for different regions of the
farmers. Participants were sensitized on DUS testing country were recommended. Four publications viz.,
guidelines in cardamom, black pepper, turmeric and “Insect and Mite Pests of Citrus in India,” “Integrated
ginger; role and importance of the PPV&FR Act. A Pest Management of Banana and Plantain” (in 5
compendium on PPV&FRA in Kannada was released regional languages)” “Neembu Vargeeya Falon Ke
on the occasion. Vibhinn Keet Evam Unka Prabandhan” and Kinnow
Panchang”, were released and 18 progressive farmers
National Consultation Meeting on Sapota at NAU, were honoured on the occasion.
Navsari
Kharif Awareness Programme
The National consultation meeting on sapota was
jointly organized by ICAR-AICRP on fruits and Kharif awareness programme was organized by KVK,
Navsari Agricultural University at Navsari, Gujarat, Hirehalli on 7thAugust, 2015.Around 900 farmers and
on 29th September, 2015 to address the major issues of 70 officials from different organizations participated.
sapota cultivation in Gujarat. One hundred delegates Smt. B. Jayashree, Hon’ble Member of Parliament
from SAU’s and ICAR centres of ICAR-AICRP, (Rajya Sabha), inaugurated the event. Three
researchers, progressive farmers, SHGs and presidents publications of the KVK namely, “Implementation
of growers associations participated. An exhibition of of Technology Demonstration Component of NICRA
sapota varieties and products was organized on the - A Case Study from D. Nagenahalli Village of
occasion. Tumakuru District, Karnataka”, “KVK, Hirehalli,
Tumakuru-Activities and Achievements (2010–15)”
and “Tengu - Kalpavriksha” (Kannada) were released.
An exhibition of 20 stalls was set up for the benefit of
farmers.
Kharif awareness programme was also organized
by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gonikoppal, on 15th
September 2015. A total of 476 officials from different
departments, SKDRDP, SHGs, progressive farmers/
Dr. Janakiram, ADG (Hort.) adressing the participants farm women and special invitees participated. It was
during the national consultation on sapota inaugurated by Sri. K. G. Bopaiah, Honorable Member
of Legislative Assembly, Virajpet and presided over
Group Discussion of ICAR-AICRP on Fruits by Dr. M. Anandaraj, Director, ICAR-IIHR. The
The third group discussion of the ICAR-AICRP technical experts interacted with the farmers on
on Fruits was organized at Punjab Agricultural production, protection and introduction of new crops
University, Ludhiana from 3rd to 6th March, 2016. in Kodagu district.
One Hundred and sixty five delegates from 28 SAU’s,
13 ICAR institutes, 1 CAU and 1 private center, Rabi Awareness Programme
participated in the four-day event. Dr. N.K. Krishna The Rabi Sammelan was conducted at KVK
Kumar, Deputy Director General (HS), ICAR, Gonikoppal in partnership with agriculture and
inaugurated the group discussion. The research horticulture departments of Kodagu District on 20th
achievements during 2014-15 in crop improvement, January, 2016. Around 250 farmers, farm women and
crop production and crop protection were reviewed youth attended. Shri Cheppudira Subhash Muthanna,
and the research programme for 2016-17 was finalized. progressive planter from Kodagu was the chief guest
and Dr. A. N. Ganeshamurthy, Principal Scientist,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru presided over the function.
Technical experts interacted with participants on soil
health management and importance of microorganisms
in soil and plant health management, prospects of
vegetable cultivation in Kodagu District and improved
Participants of the group discussion of ICAR- AICRP on fruits technologies and management practices for pepper.
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A technical bulletin on the calendar of operations for

coffee, arecanut, and black pepper was released. An
exhibition of promising IIHR technologies was also
arranged on the occasion.
KVK Hirehalli in association with CHES, Hirehalli
organized the Rabi Awareness Programme on
23rd January, 2016. More than 500 farmers and 60
officials from different organizations participated.
Dr. B.R. Mamatha, CEO, Zilla Panchayat Tumakuru
inaugurated the event. Ten publications on aspects
such as micronutrient formulations for banana, mango,
citrus, mango fruit fly traps, sealer cum healer, bunch
feeding of banana, drought tolerant finger millet
variety ML-365 and fermented cocopeat production Padmashri Dr. Manmohan Attavar, Chairman,
were released on the occasion. Indo- American Hybrid Seeds, Bengaluru being felicitated
by Dr. Manjunatha Rao, Acting Director, ICAR- IIHR
Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
KVK, Gonikoppal organized the Scientific Advisory
Committee meeting on 28th Jan 2016, which was
attended by the department officials and scientists
of ICAR-IIHR and ICAR-IISR, who reviewed the
progress and offered valuable suggestions for the
ensuing season.
The 6th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of
KVK, Hirehalli was organized on 2nd February 2016.
Invitees from state departments, NGOs and farmers
representatives shared their ideas.
14.2 Other Events
ICAR Foundation Day Celebration

On the 86th foundation day of ICAR, ICAR-IIHR
organised an ‘Open Day’ with the laboratories and
experimental farm remaining open for the public to
Students visiting the institute on ICAR foundation day
get acquainted with the activities and achievements
of the institute and to share the interesting and
fascinating milestones of ICAR. A meeting was held 49th Institute Foundation Day
on the occasion. Padmashri Dr. Manmohan Attavar, ICAR-IIHR celebrated its 49th Institute Foundation
Chairman, Indo-American Hybrid Seeds, Bengaluru Day on 5th September, 2015. Prof. K.N. Ganeshaiah,
was the Chief Guest. Mr. Syed Ghani Khan, Mandya, School of Ecology and Conservation, UAS, GKVK,
Karnataka, Sri. Manish Babaria, Raipur, Chattishgarh Bengaluru, was the Chief Guest of the celebrations
and Sri. Durga Prasad, Kadiyaculanka, East Godavari, and delivered the 2nd Dr. G. S. Randhawa Memorial
AP, who adopted and disseminated IIHR technologies Foundation Day Lecture. Mr. S. Thimmaiah, Virajpet,
were honored on the occasion. Exhibits showcasing Kodagu, Mr. P. Madappa, Ayirahalli, Mysuru and
the latest varieties and technologies and demonstration Mr. P.J. Abraham, Murugeshapalaya, Bengaluru, who
plots of ornamental and vegetable crops were arranged adopted and disseminated ICAR-IIHR technologies
for the visitors. Students from five schools and farmers and products were honoured. The ICAR-IIHR Awards
visited the institute on the day and a farmer- scientist of Excellence for the year 2014-15 were conferred
interaction meeting was held. on Dr. M.S. Rao, Principal Scientist, Division of
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Entomology & Nematology, in the scientific category, World Food Day

Mr. Anjanappa, Technical Officer, Division of KVK Hirehalli observed the World Food Day
Vegetable Crops and Mazhar Jamil, Technical Officer, programme along with the NGO AWARE, Tumakuru
Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry in at Science College, Tumakuru on 16th October, 2015
technical category, Mrs. Shylaja Prasad, Assistant in to highlight the importance of food production and
administrative category and Mr. Ramanjani, Farm role of every citizen in the process. Dr. Rajasab, Vice-
Management in skilled supporting staff category. Chancellor of Tumakuru University was the chief
Retired staff of the institute viz., Dr. B.S. Prabhakar, guest and around 200 participants took part.
Dr. K.S. Krishna Prasad, Mr. R. Govinde Gowda, Mr.
Puttanna, Mr. V. Chandrappa, Mr. K. Hanumanthaiah, Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan Diwas
Mr. N. Rangaswamy and Mr. Chikkabylappa were
felicitated for their contributions to the institute. Prizes ICAR-IIHR, CHES and KVK, Hirehalli jointly
were distributed to the winners of the foundation day organized the “Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan” programme to
sports events followed by a cultural programme by commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime
the staff. Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Late Chaudhary
Charan Singh on 29th December 2015 at Hirehalli
campus. About 170 farmers and farm women from
Tumakuru district, staff of CHES and KVK, Hirehalli
participated in the programme. Dr. M. Anandaraj,
Director, ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru, in his presidential
address emphasized the importance of Jai Kisan Jai
Vigyan Diwas in showcasing and disseminating new
technologies for enhancing agriculture productivity
and profitability. Four progressive farmers, Sri
Prof. K.N. Ganeshaiah delivering the 2nd Dr. G. S. Randhawa Mahesh, N.M., Sri Prabhakar, Smt Mangalagowramma
memorial lecture on ICAR-IIHR foundation day. and Smt. Gowramma who successfully adopted the
latest technologies and contributed for the wide-
Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
scale adoption were honored. A farmers-scientists
A programme on ‘Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana’ was interaction meet was also conducted on the occasion.
organized at Gulur village on 24th November, 2015
by KVK, Hirehalli in collaboration with Division of
Fruit Crops, IIHR, Bengaluru. Padamashri Smt. B.
Jayashree, Hon’ble MP (RS), graced the occasion as
the chief guest. IIHR varieties like Mango-Arka Uday,
Papaya-Arka Prabahth and Guava-Arka Rashmi were
distributed and planted in the farmers’ fields.
Dr. M. Anandaraj, Director, ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru addressing

the participants during Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan Diwas
World Soil Day

World soil day was celebrated on 5th December 2015
at Zilla Panchayat office, Tumakuru, with the support
from KVK, Hirehalli. Smt.Mamatha, IAS, CEO, ZP,
Tumakuru inaugurated the event, and emphasized the
need for conserving soil health by proper monitoring
of fertility status and developing soil health cards for
the farmers’ fields. Dr. Roopa, JDA presided over the
Smt. B. Jayashree, Hon’ble MP (RS) inaugurating the
function. There was meaningful interaction among
Sansad adarsh gram yojana
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The ICAR- IIHR contingent receiving the overall runners

up trophy from Olympian Shri T. C. Yohannan and
Dr. Ravishankar, Director ICAR-CIFT, Kochi
secured the gold medals in 100 m, 200 m, high jump,
javelin throw, discuss throw respectively. The men’s
athletic team comprising of Shri. R. Sridhar, Shri. A,
Rajanna, Shri. H.R.Venkatesh and Shri. B. Mallesh
secured gold in 400m and 4×100m relay events.
The institute kabbadi team once again established
its supremacy in South zone. The above athletes
along with Shri N. Naveen Kumar (cycling) further
Distribution of soil health card and participated in the ICAR inter-zone sports meet at
demonstration of soil sampling technique ICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur
farmers and experts on ways and means of conserving from 8th to 12th February 2016. Smt. Meenakshi and
soil health by proper utilization of manures and Smt. Venkatalakshmamma continued their supremacy
following conservation methodologies, followed in sprint and throw events respectively in the inter-
by distribution of health cards to 250 farmers. A zonal sports meet by winning gold medals while the
programme was organized at Gowraganahaalli, relay and kabaddi teams finished second.
Koratagere, Tumakuru district by KVK Hirehalli in
collaboration with Department of Agriculture, GoK, Visit of QRT of NRC on Orchids, Pakyang, Sikkim
wherin the soil sampling methodology and use of to CHES, Chettalli
GPS tools for the documentation of soil sampling Dr. Dhimman, Chairman, QRT of NRC on Orchids,
were demonstrated. members of the QRT and Director, NRC on Orchids,
Dr. .Ramani, visited CHES, Chettalli on 12th June,
Awareness Programme on Nutritional Gardening 2015. The Head of the station welcomed the team
An awareness cum training programme on ‘Nutritional and briefed about ongoing activities of the station.
Gardening’ was organized on 4th March 2016 at During the visit, the team identified 10 acres of land
Siddaganga Mutt exhibition hall in collaboration at CHES, Chettalli for establishment of a tropical
with Departments of Agriculture and Women and orchid’s repository at Chettalli.
Child Development, Tumakuru to address nutritional
security through nutritional gardening. About 200
women participated in the programme.
Participation of ICAR-IIHR in ICAR Inter

Institutional Sports Meet
The institute participated in the ICAR inter
institutional sports meet (South Zone) organized
by Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi
from 25th to 29th of May 2015 and emerged as the
overall runners up in the South zone. Smt. Meenakshi, Visit of QRT of NRC on Orchids, Pakyang, Sikkim to
Smt. Venkatalakshmamma and Smt. Bhagyalakshmi CHES, Chettalli
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15. Women Empowerment
15.1 Outreach from Rajanakunte Gram Thana and nearby villages
participated along with the staff and woman-labourers
One thousand seven hundred and forty eight Ready
of IIHR. Suggestions were made on facilitating
to Fruit (RTF) bags were sold to rural women to
entrepreneurial opportunities for farm-women for
grow mushrooms at home as a kitchen garden
their empowerment. Director, ICAR-IIHR, Dr. M.
activity to enhance the daily dietary nutrition.
Anandraj, delivered the presidential address. He
stated that efforts should be made for the farm-women
to continue in the field of agriculture by making this
enterprise attractive and lucrative the invited farm-
women shared their experiences in integrated farming,
cattle rearing, etc. They expressed joy at being able
to participate and felt encouraged in an event where
their contribution to their family and to the nation was
recognized. The farm-women were also taken around
the farm and campus. A kit containing ICAR-IIHR
products in the form of vegetable seeds, mushroom-
fortified rasam powder packets and other mushroom-
Rural women growing mushrooms at home based products were also distributed to them.
IIHR Women’s Cell Chairperson, Dr. Leela
Sahijram and Member Secretary, Dr. Mandakranta 15.2.2 International Women’s Day
Bhattacharya attended a residential workshop on The ICAR-IIHR celebrated ‘International Women’s
‘Conduct rules with special emphasis on sexual Day’ on 8th March 2016. The programme was presided
harassment at workplace’ organized by National over by Director, ICAR-IIHR, Dr. M.R. Dinesh. As part
Academy of Human Resource Development of the programme, two lectures were delivered, one
(NAHRD, New Delhi), Pudhucherry from each by IIHR Women’s Cell Chairperson, Dr. Leela
February 02-05, 2016. Sahijram and Member Secretary, Dr. Mandakranta
Bhattacharya, for sensitizing the institute staff on
15.2 Awareness Programs the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual
15.2.1 Women in Agriculture Day Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (2013).
A cultural programme by women members of the
ICAR-IIHR celebrated ‘Women in Agriculture Day’ institute was also organized.
on 19th December 2015 wherein 50 farm women
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16. Tribal Sub-Plan
16.1 Promotion of Mango Cultivation in the Tribal 16.2 Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav
Belts of Bhubaneswar
Ten villages were selected in two clusters. Each
Promotion of mango cultivation among 450 farming village cluster comprise of five villages and 565, 550
families continued in Kashipur. Critical inputs like households respectively. Base line survey, awareness
pesticides, farm tools, sprayers, fertilizers, etc. were camps, farmer advisory services through mobile
being provided them. Trainings and demonstrations service, Kisan Goshthis etc. were organized for the
were organized for effective dissemination of benefit of the farming community.
technologies. On the other hand, the backyard
Training programmes conducted under TSP
nutritional kitchen gardening intervention was
continued in 250 tribal households of seven villages No. of
of Mohana block of Gajapati district of Odisha for Training Date parti-
ensuring minimal nutritional security at household cipants
level and to generate supplementary income for the
Field day on mango May 19, 100
farm women engaged in the kitchen gardening. The 2015
households have been provided with IIHR vegetable
seed kits and fruit crop seedlings for backyard planting. Pre and post-harvest Apr 21- 23, 30
Interventions on promotion of underutilized cucurbits management of mango 2015
have been taken up in 50 households Seedlings of Vermi-compost production May 19, 22
cucurbit crops like teasel gourd, ivy gourd and pointed technology 2015
gourd have been provided to the selected farmers.
Pre and post-harvest May 26-30, 26
Farmer self-help groups have been trained to produce management of fruits 2015
planting material of these crops at the polyhouse
nursery established in the Mohana block. Ten SHGs Skill development training Aug 20-22, 20
have been supported for minimal processing of raw programme on nursery 2015
jackfruits for preparation of ready to cook product for management
local and urban marketing. Two on-campus trainings, Minimal processing of Nov 30, 22
and one off-campus (one day) exhibition cum training jackfruit 2015
were undertaken to educating the participating
Integrated pest management Oct 15-16, 50
farmers on backyard nutritional kitchen gardening, in mango 2015
commercial cultivation of underutilized cucurbits,
post harvest minimal processing of raw jackfruits, etc. Recent advances in Nov 20-24, 25
horticulture 2015
Field days on pomegranate Oct 30, 100
cultivation 2015
Field day on citrus Oct 31, 100
cultivation 2015
Minimal processing of Mar 21, 20
tender jackfruit and its 2016
marketing
Beneficiaries of the training programme on
nutritional gardening
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16.3 Exposure Visits to them. The CHES, Chettalli team also visited
Awaragundha tribal village to monitor the progress of
One hundred ten exposure visits were arranged
nursery raising activities in pepper, coffee and other
during the period where in around 3711 farmers, farm
fruits crops distributed to them.
women, students, officials etc participated.
CHES, Chettalli scientists and technical officers
visited the tribal villages of Balagundi and Thyagathur
of Somavarpet Taluk on 20th and 27th July, 2015. The
importance of fertilizer management and the quantity
to be applied as per the age of the plant were explained
to them. Chemical fertilizers like single super
phosphate, urea and murate of potash were supplied
to the tribal beneficiaries. The CHES, Chettalli team
also visited the nurseries at Awaregundha tribal village
and noted the progress of poultry birds and piglets
which were distributed earlier. This programme was
Exposure visit of farmers to CHES, Bhubaneswar
coordinated and attended by Sri. Kishore Kumar
16.4 Skill Up-gradation and Input Distribution Mohanthi Scientist and Mrs P. B. Swathy, Technical
Programme for Tribal Farmers at CHES, Chettalli Officer.
CHES, Chettalli organized an off-campus training

programme combined with input distribution at
Balegundi and Thyagathur villages of Somwarpet
Taluk, Kodagu on 6th July 2015. In this training,
coconut and vegetable cultivation aspects were
explained to them by Dr. Sankar, Senior Scientist,
and Mrs. P.B. Swathy, Technical Officer of CHES,
Chettalli. About 90 tribal beneficiaries from both the
tribal villages attended. At the end of this programme,
1000 six-months-old coconut seedlings (West Coast
Tall) and 100 vegetable seed kits were distributed Distribution of inputs to beneficiaries
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17. Official Language Implementation
The official language implementation committee of
the Institute carried out the following activities for the
effective implementation of Official Language Policy
of Govt. of India during 2015-16.
17.1 Main Station, IIHR, Hesaraghatta,

Bengaluru
Meetings of Official Language Implementation
Committee
During the year four meetings of the official Prof. Asha Shirolikar inaugurating Hindi Week
language implementation committee were by lighting the lamp
convened on 25.04.2015, 30.07.2015, 07.12.2015
and 09.02.2016.
Hindi Workshops
The Institute organised the following Hindi Workshops
during 2015-16:
A workshop on “How to install Unicode?” was
conducted on 26.06.2015 for the staff members of
Administration.
A Hindi workshop on “How to work in Hindi on
computer?” was conducted on 29.09.2015 for the Dr. Anil Kumar Nair conducting the Khel-Khel Mein
staff members of Administration. Hindi Programme
A Hindi workshop on “Noting & Drafting” and
“Work in Hindi on Computer” was conducted on
22.01.2016 for the staff members of Establishment
and Purchase sections.
A Hindi workshop on “Noting & Drafting” and
“Work in Hindi on Computer” was conducted on
11.02.2016 for the staff members of Cash & Bill
and Accounts Sections.
Hindi Week Celebration
Prof. Prabhashankar Premi addressing the gathering
The ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru observed the Hindi Saptah during the valedictory function
during September, 14-22, 2015. Various competitions
viz., Hindi Recitation, Hindi reading, Hindi terminology
and noting, handwriting, Hindi conversation, Hindi song
and pre-written Hindi essay, extempore were organized
for the benefit of the staff members of the Institute. Prof.
Asha Shirolikar, Head, Dept of Hindi, Mount Carmel
College, Bengaluru inaugurated the Hindi Saptah on
September 15, 2015. The Hindi Saptah concluded on
September 22, 2015 with Prof. Prabhashankar Premi,
Ex-Head, Dept. of Hindi, Bengaluru University,
Bengaluru as the Chief Guest and prizes were
distributed to winners of various competitions. Prize distribution
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Participation in World Hindi Conference Award

Jagadeesan A.K., Assistant Director (OL) of Mr. Jagadeesan A.K., Assistant Director
the Institute participated in the World Hindi (OL), received “Rajbhasha Gourav Award” of
Conference held at Bhopal during 10-12 Department of Official Language, Govt. of India
September 2015 organized by Ministry of from Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble President
External Affairs, Govt. of India. of India for his article entitled “Khadya Evam
Poshan Suraksha Mein Soybean Ki Bhumika”.
Participation in National Seminar/Conference/ The award was given on 14th September 2015
Workshops/Training Programmes during the Hindi Day celebrations organized at
Charles Ekka and Jagadeesan, A. K. - Official Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Language Orientation Programme, Central Power
Research Institute, Bengaluru, June 23, 2015.
Jagadeesan, A. K. - Hindi Day Programme,
organized by Dept. of Official Language, Govt.
of India, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, September
14, 2015.
Charles Ekka and Jagadeesan, A. K. - Official
Language Seminar on Official Language
Implementation in Scientific Institution: Uses and
Promotion, NASC Complex, ICAR, New Delhi,
September 14, 2015.
Lokesha, A. N. and Ahmad, S. M. A. -Five days
basic training programme for working in Hindi on Mr. Jagadeesan receiving the Rajbhasha Gourav Award
computer, Central Hindi Training Sub-Institute, from Hon’ble President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee
Bengaluru, February 08-12, 2016.
17.2 CHES, Chettalli
Jagadeesan A.K. - Regional Official Language
Conference, organized by Dept. of Official Quarterly Meeting of Official Language
Language, Govt. of India at Kerala, February 19, Implementation Committee
2016.
Four meetings of the official language
Hindi Publications implementation committee of the centre were
convened on 25.06.2015, 10.08.2015, 29.12.2015
Official Language Magazine “Bagwani” Vol. VI
and 29.03.2016.
IIHR Annual Report 2014-15 (Hindi)
Hindi Week Celebration
Extension Folders – ‘Cultivation of China Aster’
and ‘Protected Cultivation of Gerbera’ Hindi week was celebrated at CHES, Chettalli during
September 14-21, 2015. Dr. R. Senthil Kumar,
Pocket diaries on ‘Arka Microbial Consortium’,
Principal Scientist and Head of the station inaugurated
‘Production Technology of Capsicum’, Production
the Hindi Week programme and addressed the staff
Technology of Chillies’, Production Technology
with comprehensive information about the importance,
of French Bean’ and Production Technology of
necessity and scope of Hindi language in day-to-day
Melons’.
life. Dr. V. Shankar, Sr. Scientist (Horticulture) and
Hindi Incentive Scheme Chairman, Organizing Committee briefed about the
activities being carried out during the Hindi Week.
The Hindi incentive scheme was implemented at During Hindi week, various competitions viz.,
the Institute during the year. Prizes and certificates dictation of Hindi, identification of things, Hindi
for the participants were distributed during the meanings, copy writing, poem writing and description
valedictory function of Hindi Saptah. of an object in Hindi were organized for the staff.
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The valedictory function was held on 21 September Hindi Week Celebration

2015. Mrs. Neha Sharma, Principal, Sunshine Valley Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
School and Mr. Manoj, Hindi Teacher, Govt. High Bhubaneswar observed “Hindi Week” during
School, Chettalli were the guests for the function. The September, 07-14, 2015. It was inaugurated by Shri
guests, in their address, highlighted the importance Bani Singh, Dy. Director, National Horticulture
of Hindi week and the constitutional obligation Board, Bhubaneswar. Dr. H.S. Singh, Head, CHES,
of working in Hindi. Prizes and certificates were Bhubaneswar presided over the function. Dr. Bani
distributed to the winners of different competitions by Singh, in his address, highlighted the importance
the guests and Head of the Station. of Hindi language. Dr. Deepa Samant, Scientist
and Chairperson, Hindi Cell briefed about the
activities being carried out during the Hindi week.
Various competitions viz., Dictation, Hindi reading,
essay, debate and Hindi song were organized. The
valedictory function of Hindi Week was organized
on September 14, 2015. Dr. G. Naik, Ex. Principal
Scientist, CHES, Bhubaneswar was the Chief Guest
of the function. He expressed his happiness over the
commendable participation in different competitions
organized during Hindi Week. Dr. P.C. Ram, Ex. Prof.
Valedictory function of hindi week and Head, Division of Plant Physiology, Narendra Dev
University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad
was Guest of Honour. Dr. Deepa Samant, Incharge,
Hindi Cell coordinated all the activities. Smt. Rina
Patnaik, Member, Hindi Cell proposed vote of thanks.
Prize distribution
Participation in Training Programme Inauguration of Hindi Week
Suma Srinivas - Five days basic training
programme for working in Hindi on computer,
Central Hindi Training Sub-Institute, Bengaluru,
February 08-12, 2016.
17.3 CHES, Bhubaneswar

Quarterly Meeting of Official Language
Implementation Committee
Four meetings of the official language
implementation committee of the centre were
convened on 18.06.2015, 30.09.2015, 26.12.2015
and 30.03.2016. Prize distribution
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18. Distinguished Visitors
18.1 ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru  Dr. Vishal Nath, Director, NRC on Litchi,
Muzaffarpur, Bihar (20.08.2015).
 Chairman and members of RAC (09.04.2015).
 Dr. K.V.Peter, Ex-Director, IISR, Ex-Vice-
 Mrs. G. Kasturi Rangan and Mr. K. Sriram
Chancellor, KAU (02.03.2016).
(14.07.2015).
 Dr. Hanchinal, Chairman, PPV& FRA, New
 Director, Defence Food Research Laboratory,
Delhi (25.03.2016).
Mysore (01.09.2015).
 Mr. S.K. Singh, Additional Secretary & Financial 18.3 CHES, Bhubaneswar
Advisor, DARE (02.10.2015).  Mr. V. Pradeep K. Dev, Former MP, Lok Sabha,
 Dr. N.C. Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Anand Agricultural Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh (25.06.2015).
University, Anand, Gujarat (30.11.2015)  Prof. P. L. Saroj, Director, ICAR-Directorate
 Mr. C. Vasudevappa, Vice Chancellor, UAHS, of Cashew Research, Puttur, Karnataka
Shivamogga (30.11.2015). (15.01.2016).
 Prof. Dinesh K. Beubi, ICAR National Professor,  Mr. Balabhadra Majhi, Member of Parliament
PAU, Ludhiana (07.12.2015). (Loksabha), Nabarangpur, Odisha (03.02.2016).
 Dr. K. Alagasundaram, Hon’ble Deputy Director  Dr. N K Krishna Kumar, DDG (Hort. Science),
General (Engg.) (08.02.2016). ICAR, New Delhi (10.02.2016).
 Dr. Kheya Bhattacharya Addl. Secy., Faculty on  Prof. S. K. Mitra, Former Dean BCKV, West
Deputation with Ministry of Defence, GoI - along Bengal (11.02.2016).
with a delegation of 17 members (16.03.2016).
18.4 KVK, Gonikoppal
18.2 CHES, Chettalli  Mr. K. G. Bopaiah, Hon’ble MLA, Virajpet,
 Dr. P.G. Chengappa, Former Vice Chancellor, Kodagu (15.09.2015).
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru  Mrs. Sherin Subbaiah, President, Zilla Panchayat,
(27.05.2015). Kodagu (15.09.2015).
 Air Vice Marshall O.P. Tiwari, VSM, Air Force
Station, Mysore (27.05.2015). 18.5 CHES, Hirehalli
 Dr. H.V. Batra, Director, DFRL, Mysore  Dr. P. Chowdappa, Director, ICAR-CPCRI,
(27.05.2015). Kasargod (03.06.2015).
 Dr. Dhimman, Chairman, QRT of ICAR-NRC on  Mr. C.P. Mudalagiriyappa, Ex. M.P., Chithradurga,
Orchids (12.06.2015). Karnataka (01.07.2015).
 Dr. D. R. Singh, Director, ICAR-NRC on Orchids  Dr. N. K. Krishna Kumar, DDG (Hort. Science),
(12.06.2015). ICAR, New Delhi (12.09.2015).
 Dr. S. B. Dandin, Former Vice Chancellor, 18.6 KVK, Hirehalli
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot
& Liason officer, Bioversity International,  Padmashri Mrs. Jayashree, Hon’ble MP (Rajya
Bengaluru (20.08.2015). Sabha) (07.08.2015 and 24.11.2015).
 Dr. C. Vasudevappa, Vice Chancellor, University  Dr. Mamatha, CEO, ZP, Tumakuru (23.01.2016).
of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences,  Dr. Sreenath Dixit, Director, ATARI, Bengaluru
Shimoga (20.08.2015). (02.02.2016).
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19. Personnel
DIRECTOR Division of Vegetable Crops
Dinesh, M. R. Ph.D. Sadashiva, A.T. Ph.D.
w.e.f 10.02.2016 Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & Head
Anandaraj, M. Ph.D. Veere Gowda, R. Ph.D.
(Additional Charge) 04.09.2015 to 09.02.2016 Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Manjunatha Rao, T. Ph.D. Madhavi Reddy, K. Ph.D.
(Acting) up to 04.09.2015 Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Aghora, T.S. Ph.D.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru Pitchaimuthu, M. Ph.D.
Division of Fruit Crops
Singh, T.H. Ph.D.
Dinesh, M.R. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) &
Head up to 09.02.2016 Mohan, N. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Genetics & Cytogenetics)
Srinivas Murthy, B.N. Ph.D.
Up to 30.09.2015
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) i/c Head
Varalakshmi, B. Ph.D.
Sulladmath, V.V. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) up to 30.04.2015
Shankar Hebbar, S. Ph.D.
Karibasappa, G.S. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Agronomy)
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Up to 31.07.2015
Anil Kumar Nair, Ph.D.
Reju M. Kurian, Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Agronomy)
Sreenivasa Rao, E. Ph.D.
Sampath Kumar Pamu, Ph.D. Senior Scientist (Horticulture)
Bharathi, L.K. Ph.D.
Rekha, A. Ph.D. Senior Scientist (Hort) w.e.f 03.02.2016
Principal Scientist (Genetics & Cytogenetics)
Susmitha Cherukuri. M.Sc. (Ag)
Sakthivel, T. Ph.D. Scientist (Genetics & Plant Breeding)
Ramya, P. Ph.D.
Manjunath, B.L. Ph.D. Scientist (Plant Breeding) w.e.f 28.04.2015
Principal Scientist (Agronomy)
Senthil Kumkar, M. Ph.D.
Satisha, J. Ph.D. Scientist (Vegetable Science) w.e.f 04.02.2016
Division of Ornamental Crops
Vasugi, C. Ph.D.
Senior Scientist (Horticulture) Aswath, C. Ph.D.
Sankaran, M. Ph.D.
i/c Head w.e.f. 07.09.2015
Senior Scientist (Horticulture)
Manjunatha Rao, T. Ph.D.
Awachare Chandrakant Madhav, M.Sc.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) &
Scientist (Fruit Science)
Head Up to 27.08.2015
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Personnel
Meenakshi Srinivas. Ph.D. Girija Ganeshan. Ph.D.

Principal Scientist (Genetics & Cytogenetics) Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Up to 31.05.2015 Up to 29.02.2016
Tejaswini. Ph.D. Meera Pandey. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Sujatha A. Nair, Ph.D. Gopalakrishnan, C. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Dhananjaya, M.V. Ph.D. Saxena, A.K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Rajiv Kumar, Ph.D. Sriram, S. Ph.D
Senior Scientist (Horticulture) Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Sumangala, H.P. Ph.D. Samuel, D.K. Ph.D.
Scientist (Horticulture) Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Usha Bharathi, T. Ph.D. Rangaswamy, E. M.Sc. (Ag)
Scientist (Floriculture) Scientist (Plant Pathology) w.e.f. 15.06.2015
Sandeep Kumar, G.M. M.Sc. (Ag)
Division of Post Harvest Technology
Scientist (Plant Pathology) w.e.f. 11.09.2015
Harinder Singh Oberoi, Ph.D.
Dr. Mahesha, B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist & Head
Scientist (Plant Pathology) w.e.f. 23.12.2015
Doreyappa Gowda, I.N. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Division of Entomology and Nematology
Narayana, C.K. Ph.D. Chakravarthy, A.K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) &
Head
Sudhakara Rao, D.V. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Krishnamoorthy, A. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
Tiwari, R.B. Ph.D. Up to 31.08.2015
Sreenivas Rao, M. Ph.D.
Sangama, Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Nematology)
Shivarama Bhat, P. Ph.D
Shamina Azeez, Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
Principal Scientist (Plant Biochemistry) w.e.f. 01.06.2015
Bhuvaneshwari, S. Ph.D. Ranganath, H.R. Ph.D.
Senior Scientist (AS&PE) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
Ranjitha, K. Ph.D. Gopalakrishna Pillai, K. Ph.D.
Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
Pushpa Chethan Kumar. M.Sc. (Ag) Ganga Vishalakshy, P.N. Ph.D.
Scientist (Food & Nutrition) w.e.f 25.05.2015 Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
Division of Plant Pathology Sridhar, V. Ph.D.
Krishna Reddy, M. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) & Head Venkata Rami Reddy, P. Ph.D.
Ramesh, C.R. Ph.D
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) Kamala Jayanthi, P.D. Ph.D.
Up to 31.12.2015 Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
188
Uma Maheshwari, Ph.D. Panneer Selvam, P. Ph.D.

Scientist (Nematology) Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology)
Prasanna Kumar, N.R. Ph.D. Up to 23.09.2015
Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Radha, T.K. Ph.D.
w.e.f. 02.05.2015 Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology)
w.e.f. 15.12.2015
Jayanthi Mala, B.R. M.Sc. (Ag)
Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) w.e.f. 23.11.2015 Kalaivanan, D. Ph.D.
Scientist (Soil Science)
Division of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Division of Extension and Training
Bhatt, R.M. Ph.D.
Venkattakumar, R. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) & i/c Head
Principal Scientist & Head
Shivashankar, S. Ph.D.
Hegde, M.R. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Biochemistry)
Principal Scientist (Agronomy) up to 31.01.2016
Ravindra, V. Ph.D. Ravishankar, H. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & i/c ATIC
Upreti, K.K. Ph.D. Nita Khandekar, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Organic Chemistry) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
Shivashankara, K.S. Ph.D. Balakrishna, B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
Laxman, R.H. Ph.D. Narayanaswamy, B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
Keshava Rao, V. Ph.D. Achala Paripurna, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Organic Chemistry) Senior Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
Reddy, T.M. Ph.D.
Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Scientist (Agricultural Extension) w.e.f. 22.06.2015
Debi Sharma Ph.D. Atheequlla, G.A.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Chemistry) & Scientist (Agricultural Extension) w.e.f. 15.06.2015
i/c Head w.e.f. 05.10.2015
Ganeshamurthy, A.N. Ph.D. Division of Plant Genetic Resources
Principal Scientist (Soil Science) & Ganeshan, S. Ph.D.
Head up to 29.9.2015 Principal Scientist (Genetics & Cytogenetics)
& i/c Head
Raghupathi, H.B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Soil Science) Tripathi, P.C. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) w.e.f. 16.06.2015
Shivananda, T.N. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Soil Science) Rajashekharan, P.E. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Economic Botany)
Rupa, T.R. Ph.D
Anuradha Sane. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Soil Science) w.e.f. 19.02.2016
Soudamini Mahopatra. Ph.D.
Shivaramu, K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Organic Chemistry)
Senior Scientist (Entomology) up to 31.05.2015
Sathisha, G.C. Ph.D. Kanupriya, C. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Soil Science) Scientist (Horticulture) w.e.f. 25.06.2015
Varalakshmi, L.R. Ph.D. Linta Vincent, M.Sc. (Hort.)
Principal Scientist (Soil Science) Scientist (Fruit Science)
Selvakumar, G. Ph.D. Anushma, P.L. M.Sc. (Hort.)
Senior Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology) Scientist (Fruit Science)
189
Division of Biotechnology Yogeesha, H.S. Ph.D.

Principal Scientist (Seed Technology)
Akella Vani. Ph.D.
i/c Head w.e.f. 01.06.2015
Principal Scientist (Genetics & Cytogenetics) & Head
Bhanu Prakash, K. Ph.D.
Leela Sahijram. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Padmini, K. Ph.D.
Mythili, J. B. Ph.D.
Senior Scientist (Horticulture)
Pious Thomas. Ph.D. Section of Agricultural Engineering
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Senthil Kumaran, G. Ph.D
Ravishankar, K. V. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Farm Machinery & Power)
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) & i/c Head
Ashokan, R. Ph.D. Carolina Rathina Kumari, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Scientist (Farm Machinery & Power)
Manmohan, M. Ph.D. Section of Economics & Statistics

Sudha Mysore. Ph.D.
Vageesh Babu, H.S. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Agricultural Economics) &
Senior Scientist (Biotechnology) i/c Head, w.e.f. 12.06.2015
Lakshmana Reddy, D.C. Ph.D. Gajanana, T.M. Ph.D.
Scientist (Biotechnology) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Economics) &
Usha Rani, T.R. Ph.D. Head up to 11.06.2015
Scientist (Biotechnology) Sreenivasa Murthy, D. Ph.D.
Nandeesha, P. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Agricultural Economics)
Scientist (Biotechnology) Venugopalan, R. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Statistics)
Section of Medicinal & Aromatic Crops
Chandra Prakash, M.K. Ph.D.
Vasantha Kumar, T. Ph.D. Senior Scientist (Computer Application)
Principal Scientist (Genetics & Cytogenetics) &
Radhika, V. M.Sc.
i/c Head
Senior Scientist (Computer Application)
Eugene Sebastian, J.N. Ph.D.
Reena Rosy Thomas MCA.
Principal Scientist (Organic Chemistry)
Scientist (Computer Application)
Up to 30.11.2015
Sukanya, D.H. Ph.D. Project Coordinator’s Cell (Tropical fruits)
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) Prakash Patil. Ph.D.
Hima Bindu, K. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) Sujatha, S. Ph.D.
Suryanarayana, M.A. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Agronomy) w.e.f. 07.12.2015
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Nazeeb Naduthodi. M.Sc. (Horti.)
Pritee Singh, Ph.D. Scientist (Fruit Science)
Scientist (Biochemistry) w.e.f 10.12.2015
Section of Seed Science & Technology Chettalli
Naik, L.B. Ph.D. Senthil Kumar, R. Ph.D.

Principal Scientist (Agronomy) & Principal Scientist (Horticulture) &
Head up to 31.05.2015 i/c Head w.e.f. 15.06.2015
190
Sankar, V. Ph.D. Loganandhan, N. Ph.D.

Senior Scientist (Horticulture) Programme Coordinator, KVK
Venkataravanappa, V. Ph.D. TECHNICAL STAFF
Scientist (Plant Pathology) w.e.f 26.5.2015
Priti Sonavane. Ph.D. Division of Fruit Crops
Scientist (Plant Pathology) Prakash, B. M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)
Chandrashekara, C. Ph.D. CTO (Lab.)
Scientist (Plant Pathology) w.e.f. 15.02.2016 Ravindra Kumar. M.Sc. (Ag)
STO (Lab.)
Bhubaneswar Division of Vegetable Crops
Hari Shankar Singh, Ph.D. Kashinath, B.L. M.Sc. (Ag)
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) & CTO (Seed Prod.) up to 05.09.2015
Head Umashankar, B.E. B.Sc. (Ag)
Petikam Srinivas, Ph.D. ACTO (Lab.)
Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology) Nage Gowda, N.S. M.Sc. (Ag)
Bharathi, L.K. Ph.D. STO (Farm)
Senior Scientist (Horticulture) up to 02.02.2016 Lakshmipathi. Ph.D.
Kundan Kishore STO (Farm) w.e.f. 10.02.2016
Senior Scientist (Horticulture) Anjanappa, M.
Sangeetha, G. Ph.D. TO (Field) up to 30.11.2015
Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology) Rangaiah, M.
Gobinda Chandra Acharya. Ph.D. TO (Field)
Senior Scientist, (Horticulture) Sanna Manjunatha. M.Sc. (Ag)
Sudhamoy Mondal. Ph.D. TO (Field)
Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Division of Ornamental Crops
Deepa Samant. Ph.D. Lakshmisha, R. M.Sc. (Ag)
Scientist (Horticulture) STO
Meenu Kumari. M.Sc. Huliyappa, B.
Scientist (Horticulture) TO (Field) up to 31.07.2015
Ponnam Naresh, Ph.D. Idiya, H. K.
Scientist (Vegetable Science) TO (Field) w.e.f 18.01.2015
Kishor Kumar Mahante. Ph.D.
Scientist (Fruit Science) w.e.f. 01.03.2016 Division of Post Harvest Technology
Reddappa, K. B.Sc., PGD (FT)
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gonikoppal ACTO (Lab.)
Saju George. Ph.D. Dharma Naik
Senior Scientist and Head TO (Lab.)
Central Horticultural Experimentation Station Division of Plant Pathology

(CHES) and Krishi Vigya Kendra, Hirehalli
Salil Jalali. M.Sc.
Karunakaran, G. CTO (Lab)
Senior Scientist (Horticulture- Fruit Science) &
Balasubramanian, K. B.Sc.
i/c Head, CHES
TO (Lab.)
191
Division of Entomology and Nematology Chandrashekhara, S.C. M.Sc.

Sujatha, A. Ph.D. ACTO (Lab.)
CTO (Field) Madhusudhana Rao, B. M.Sc.
Subbaiah, N. STO (Field)
TO (Field) up to 31.05.2015 Venkateshaiah, S.
Siddaveeraaradhaya, H. C. TO (Field)
TO (Field)
Section of Agricultural Engineering
Lokesh, C.
TO (Field) Dayananda, P.
TO (Mechanic)
Division of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Bujji Babu, C.S. M.Sc. Economics & Statistics
CTO (Lab.) Dakshinamoorthy, V. M.A., M.Phil.
Tapas Kumar Roy. M.Sc. CTO (Lab.)
CTO (Lab.)
Thippeswamy, S. MCA
Jayaram, H.L. M.Sc. ACTO (Computer Lab)
CTO (Lab.)
Qazi, S.M. B.Sc. Seed Science & Technology
STO (Lab.) Arun, M.N., M.Sc. (Ag.)
Lakshmaiah, M. ACTO (Field) up to 10.04.2015
TO (Lab.) up to 30.04.2015
Prioritization, Monitoring and Evaluation Cell
Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Janmay Jai Deveshwar. M.Sc.
Mazhar Jamil. B.Sc. CTO (Field/Farm)
STO (Lab)
Chandra Kumar Chitrala. M.Sc.
Jyothi V. Divakar. M.Sc. STO (Lab. Tech- Computer)
STO (Lab.)
Gopala, D. Publication
TO (Field) Gaddagimath, P.B. M.Sc., M.A.
Somashekhar, K. CTO (Inf. & Pub. Officer) up to 30.09.2015
TO (Lab) up to 30.09.2015
Aris Cell
Division of Extension and Training
Jayasankar, N. MCA
Murugesh, B.J. STO (Computer Operator)
TO (Field) up to 30.06.2015
Krishananda, S.
Venkateshwar Rao, R.
TO (Computer Lab)
TO (Projection)
Annu. Library
TO (Field)
Shankara Prasad, K.V. M.L.I.Sc.
Division of Plant Genetic Resources STO (Library Science)
Shetti, D.L. M.Sc. (Ag) Photography & Artist Cell
ACTO (Lab.)
Rajendra Astagi M.F.A.
Division of Biotechnology STO (Artist)
Sreedhara, S.A. M.Sc. Chandrashekaraiah, K. B.Com.
CTO (Lab) up to 30.06.2015 TO (D.R.A.)
192
Medical and Paramedical Swathy, P. B.

Mandakrantha Bhattacharya, M.B.B.S., D.L.O. TO (Lab.)
CTO (Medical) Varadarajachary, K.V.
TO (Mech.)
Farm Management
Pandey, R.N. M.Sc. (Ag) Central Horticultural Experimentation Station
CTO (Farm) (CHES), Bhubaneshwar
Nagappa Singray Majhi. B.Sc. (Ag), D.C.A.
STO (Lab) TO (Lab.)
Mahanthesh, P.T. Central Horticultural Experimentation Station
TO (Mech.) (CHES) and Krishi Vigya Kendra, Hirehalli
Works Unit Jagadish, K.N., M.Sc. (Ag)
Bhanu, A. M. Tech., P.G.D.B.A. STO (SMS) (Agricultural Extension)
CTO (Engg.) Ramesh, P.R., M.Sc. (Ag)
Robert Lewis STO (SMS) (Soil Science)
STO (Ref.) up to 31.05.2015 Prashanth, J.M., M.Sc. (Hort.)
Harish, K.M., B.E. STO (SMS) (Horticulture)
STO (Civil) Hanumanthe Gowda, B., M.Sc. (Ag)
Mahishi, V.K. STO (SMS) (Plant Protection)
TO (Elect.) Radha R.Banakar, M.Sc. (Home Science)
Lakshmana Kanthan, A. STO (SMS) (Home Science)
TO (Turner) Somashekhar, Ph.D
Narendra, S. STO (SMS) (Plant Breeding)
TO (Elect.) Parashuram, H.D.
Jagadeesh Kumar, D.N. TO
TO (Elect.)
Krishi Vigya Kendra, Gonikoppal
Manjunath, R.
TO (Welder) Devaiah, K.A. M.Sc. (Hort.)
ACTO (SMS)
Transport Section
Prabhakara, B. M.Sc. (Ag)(Hort.)
Siddaram G. Kalashetty, B.E. (AE) ACTO (SMS)
STO (Transport)
Veerendra Kumar. M.Sc. (Ag)(Hort.)
Nagaraj E. Kodekal STO (SMS)
TO (Mech.)
Suresh, S.C. Ph.D
Sunder Raj, G. STO (SMS) (Livestock)
TO (Driver)
Padmavathy, M.K. M.Sc.
Security Wing STO (Lab) – Programme Assistant
Siddegowda, C. Vasantha Kumar, C.K. M.Sc.
TO (Field) up to 30.04.2015 TO (Field) – Programme Assistant up to 31.05.2015
Central Horticultural Experimentation Station

(CHES), Chettalli
Patil, C.S., M.Sc., B.Lib.Sci.
ACTO (Lib.) up to 30.06.2015
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ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTS Official Language Cell

Main Institute, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru Jagadeesan, A.K.
Assistant Director (Official Language)
Administration
Finance and Accounts
Harakangi, G.G.
Chief Administrative Officer w.e.f. 16.11.2015 Srinivasa Murthy, A.
Finance & Accounts Officer up to31.12.2015
Charles Ekka
Senior Administrative Officer up to 05.12.2015 Ramanchandrappa, B.N.
Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer up to
Das, J.N.L.
03.09.2015
Senior Administrative Officer w.e.f. 05.08.2015
Rina Pattnayak
Alok Kumar
Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer
Administrative Officer up to15.02.2016
w.e.f. 08.10.2015
Mohana, G.
Assistant Administrative Officer Central Horticultural Experimentation Station
(CHES), Chettalli
Anasuya, N.
Assistant Administrative Officer
Administration
Kalai Selvi, N.
Mohan, C.M.
Lokanatha, B.
Assistant Administrative Officer Central Horticultural Experimentation Station
(CHES), Bhubaneswar
Raghuraman, V.
Assistant Administrative Officer & DDO up to Administration
04.11.2015
Banshsidhar Mohapatra
Tittu Kumar, K.B. Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer
Assistant Administrative Officer up to 31.01.2016
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20. Meteorological Data
20.1 ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru
Relative Mean
Temperature (oC) U.S.W.B.
Humidity (%) wind Rainfall
Month Class
07.30 14.00 speed (mm)
Max. Min. (km/h)
hrs. hrs.
April 2015 32.3 20.4 73.1 55.2 5.2 4.1 65.8
May 2015 31.9 21.1 79.5 54.5 4.1 3.9 186.2
June 2015 30.9 21.3 78.1 53.8 3.7 6.6 89.0
July 2015 30.3 21.1 77.8 52.1 3.7 5.9 62.2
August 2015 30.0 20.2 79.9 50.3 3.3 5.0 140.4
September 2015 30.2 20.0 80.1 51.6 3.0 3.9 251.2
October 2015 30.4 20.0 78.8 52.6 3.4 2.5 145.5
November 2015 28.2 18.0 84.2 53.1 1.4 2.8 173.0
December 2015 28.0 17.8 79.7 52.8 1.7 2.5 0.5
January 2016 27.8 15.4 77.7 45.6 3.2 2.3 0.0
February 2016 32.3 19.0 75.4 48.3 4.7 3.2 0.0
March 2016 35.5 21.5 69.4 43.3 5.9 3.0 0.0
20.2 CHES, Chettalli

Relative Mean
Temperature (oC)
Humidity (%) U.S.W.B. wind Rainfall
Month
07.30 14.00 Class speed (mm)
Max. Min. (km/h)
hrs. hrs.
April 2015 31.9 19.0 86.9 22.8 52.7 3.3 100
May 2015 29.7 19.9 79.8 22.8 45.8 3.4 130
June 2015 24.6 18.6 69.1 40.9 221.9 2.6 90
July 2015 21.3 16.5 64.9 33.6 210.7 2.1 190
August 2015 23.6 18.9 81.4 32.9 324.2 2.9 150
September 2015 28.2 18.3 86.0 26.3 208.6 3.0 100
October 2015 28.6 17.9 53.2 24.0 58.9 3.1 90
November 2015 26.2 18.1 90.7 29.4 113.3 2.4 60
December 2015 27.9 16.4 86.9 23.0 0.0 2.8 0
January 2016 29.0 12.5 89.0 15.1 0.0 2.6 0
February 2016 28.6 21.8 88.0 26.3 3.1 2.5 10
March 2016 30.5 18.1 85.6 21.0 0.0 2.6 0
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IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 Meteorological Data
20.3 CHES, Bhubaneswar

The prevailing climatic condition of CHES, Bhubaneswar is tropical hot and humid. The average maximum,
minimum and mean temperature were 33.4, 22.2 and 27.9°C respectively. The average humidity was 69% and
annual rainfall was 1071 mm. The year 2015 received less rainfall than previous years.
Weather parameters of CHES, Bhubaneswar during 2015
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21. Results-Framework Document (RFD)
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Objectives

Research (2015-2016)
Enhancing productivity and quality of
Address: Hesaraghatta Lake P.O, horticulture crops through sustainable integrated
Bengaluru- 560 089 crop production, protection and post-harvest
management practices.
Website: www.iihr.res.in
Increasing productivity and quality of horticultural
Section-1: Vision, Mission, Objectives and Functions crops through improvement.
Vision Dissemination, popularization, adoption,
refinement and impact assessment of IIHR
Technology-led, demand-driven and need-based
technologies.
sustainable horticulture for attaining food &
nutritional security, better livelihood options and Functions
ultimately, economic development.
To plan, coordinate, implement, monitor R&D
Mission programmes for sustainable production and
resource conservation and to serve as knowledge
To undertake research, education and extension and data repository in horticulture and establish
in horticultural crops for enhancing productivity national and international cooperation and
and sustainability to achieve food, nutritional and visualize research needs as per the changing
livelihood security. scenario.
Acronyms
Acronym Description
IPM Integrated Pest Management
INM Integrated Nutrient Management
DAC Department of Agriculture and Cooperation
ICT Information and Communication Technologies
R&D Research and Development
IIHR Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
PRA Participatory Rural Appraisal
TV Television
NHM National Horticultural Mission
NHB National Horticultural Board
SAU’s State Agricultural Universities
KVK Krishi Vigyan Kendra
NAAS National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
MSC Mitigating Strategies for reduction of potential risk of Corruption
IAP Innovative Action Plan
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Section-2: Inter se priorities among Key Objectives, Success Indicators and Targets
Target/Criteria value
Objectives Weight Action Success indicators Unit* Weight Very
Excellent Good Fair Poor
good
100% 80% 70% 60%
90%
Enhancing productivity 45 Technologies and products Technologies and No. 15 19 16 13 10 7
and quality of to improve productivity of products developed
horticulture crops horticulture
through sustainable Development of protocols and Protocols and No. 10 11 9 7 5 3
integrated crop products for minimizing post products developed
production, protection harvest loss for reducing post
and post harvest
IIHR Annual Report 2015-16
harvest losses
management practices Production of breeder seed and Breeders’ seed Q 10 190 160 130 100 70
planting material of vegetable and
ornamental crops
Production of Lakhs 8 2.6 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6
vegetative planting
material
Mushroom spawn Q 2 290 242 194 146 98
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198
Increasing productivity 20 Development and introduction Hybrids/varieties No. 16 12 10 8 6 4
and quality of of improved hybrids/varieties developed
horticultural crops Collection and conservation of Germplasm No. 4 290 245 200 155 110
through varietal genetic resources for sustainable accessions added to
improvement use gene bank
Dissemination, 15 Use of innovative extension Programmes No. 8 810 680 550 420 290
popularization, methodologies, including ICT, conducted
adoption, refinement for dissemination of horticultural
and impact assessment technologies
of IIHR technologies Conduct of trainings to farmers Trainings conducted No. 7 32 27 22 17 12
and development department
officials
Publication/ 5 Publication of the research Research articles No. 3 54 45 36 27 18
Documentation articles in the journals having the published
NAAS rating of 6.0 and above
Timely publication of the Annual Report Date 2 June 30, July July July July
Results-Framework Document (RFD)
Institute Annual Report (2014- published 2015 02, 04, 07 09

2015) 2015 2015 2015 2015
*No. : Number; Q: Quintals
Section-3: Trend Values of the Success Indicators
Actual Actual Projected Projected Projected
Objectives Actions Success Indicators Unit values for values of values for values for values for
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Enhancing Technologies and products Technologies and No. 15 18 16 18 20
productivity to improve productivity of products developed
and quality of horticulture
horticulture crops Development of protocols and Protocols and products No. 9 11 9 10 11
through sustainable products for minimizing post developed for reducing
integrated crop
harvest loss post harvest losses

production, Production of breeders’ seed and Breeders’ seed Q 221 271.8 160 180 200
protection and post planting material of vegetable and
harvest management ornamental crops
practices
Production of vegetative Lakhs 2.027 2.505 2.2 2.50 2.80
planting material
Mushroom spawn Q 201 370.4 242 275 300
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Increasing Development and introduction of Hybrids/varieties No. 10 13 10 11 12
productivity improved hybrids/varieties developed
and quality of Collection and conservation of Germplasm accessions No. 229 280 245 265 285
horticultural crops genetic resources for sustainable added to gene bank
through varietal use
improvement
Dissemination, Use of innovative extension Programmes conducted No. 608 771 810 820 840
popularization, methodologies, including ICT,
adoption, refinement for dissemination of horticultural
and impact technologies
assessment of IIHR Conduct of trainings to farmers Trainings conducted No. 23 41 32 34 36
technologies and development department
officials
Publication/ Publication of the research articles Research articles No. 29 41 54 56 58
Documentation in the journals having the NAAS published
rating of 6.0 and above

*No. : Number; Q: Quintals
Section 4(b): Description and definition of success indicators and proposed measurement methodology
Success Indicator Description Definition Measurement General comments
Technologies and The factor productivity is Precision farming refers to No. of technologies developed
products developed low because of low input-use optimisation of inputs use to matching off-season production -
efficiency and biotic/abiotic need as per growth stage resulting protected cultivation
stresses in saving of valuable resources organic production
like water, nutrients and chemicals reduction in water requirement
The factor productivity can be with field specific and crop specific customized fertilizers developed
improved through precision approach. seed priming
farming technologies including machineries for reduced drudgery
protected cultivation, INM, INM refers to the maintenance of IPM & IDM packages
IPM, mechanisation and organic soil fertility for sustaining the desired identification of resistance sources
cultivation productivity. for major plant pathogens
disease diagnostics and forecasting
Water use efficiency refers to yield per systems
unit of water used. markers for pyramiding genes
IPM refers as use of organic,
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inorganic and biological components
in an integrated manner to control
pests.
Protected cultivation refers to growing

crops
under protective structures to shield
them from pests and weather.
Protocols and To reduce high losses during Shelf life of the product depends on Number of protocols for reduction -
products developed storage, particularly under non- balanced harvest, pre and post harvest of post harvest loss and value added
for reducing post refrigerated conditions protocols products developed
harvest losses To reduce the glut in the market. Value addition is defined as adding
To utilize crop residues left value to the harvested product with
behind after harvest better shelf life and economic returns
Breeders’ seed Nucleus seed and breeder seed Breeder seed is the starting point Quantity produced (Quintals) Quantity may vary as
of vegetable and is the starting point in seed in seed chain which is multiplied / per indent from DAC
ornamental crops chain for producing quality converted in to foundation /certified

seeds seed
Success Indicator Description Definition Measurement General comments
Production of Production of planting material It is a process of vegetative means by Number of cuttings/grafts/layers/ In a wider sense,
vegetative planting of vegetatively propagated which new individuals arise without budded plants (in lakhs) planting material
material horticultural crops production of seed or spores arising from vegetative
propagation including
cuttings, layering,
budding, grafting and
tissue culture
Mushroom spawn Mushroom spawn is in-vitro Spawn is the starter culture in Quantity produced (Quintals) Quantity may vary as
multiplied in the form of multiplication and production of per indents received
mycelium to maintain genetic quality mushrooms which is similar to
purity crop seeds

Hybrids/varieties Breeding lines developed are Best performing entry is identified as Number of such hybrids/ varieties The identification
developed evaluated along with checks and a new variety for release identified of varieties depends
the best performing lines are upon the availability
identified of superior material
for yield, biotic and
abiotic resistance /
tolerance over the
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201
existing varieties
Germplasm Germplasm is the genetic Germplasm is collection of Number of germplasm collected from Germplasm material
accessions added to resource of crops and is a cultivars, landraces, wild species primary and secondary sources serves as a base for
gene bank source of genetic variability and stable segregating lines for crop improvement
conservation and utilization programs for breeding
new varieties
Programmes Trials, demonstrations, field Frontline demonstration is the Number of programmes conducted
conducted visits, ICT, radio and TV demonstration on important
programmes, Farmer-scientist technologies conducted on farmers
interaction, PRAs, conducted field under the close supervision of
for technology transfer scientists.
New extension methods like ICT to
facilitate transfer of technologies in a
better manner
Trainings Development Training is a process of imparting Number of trainings conducted Depending upon the
conducted programmes conducted for knowledge and skill to the personnel sponsoring agencies
farmers, rural youth and for improving farm like DAC, State
extension personnel productivity Governments and
Extension agencies.
Section 5: Specific performance requirements from other departments that are critical for delivering agreed results
Please quantify
What is your What happens if
Relevant Justification your
Location Organisation Organisation requirement your requirement
State Success for this requirement
Type Type Name from this is
Indicator requirement from this
organisation not met?
organisation
Central State Departments DAC Breeders’ seed Indent for Crop-wise and Quantity of Less or more
Govt. Govt’s Department of of vegetable requirement variety wise breeders seed quantity of seed
Horticulture and ornamental indent for produced as per produced
crops requirement requirement
Central State State NHM Trainings Indent for Aspect-wise Number of If requests are not
Govt. Govt’s Governments NHB conducted requirement of trainings sponsorships made in time, it is
and Extension SAU’s trainings difficult to plan and
agencies co-ordinate these
programmes
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Section 6: Outcome / Impact of activities of Department/Ministry
202
Jointly responsible for
influencing this outcome /
Outcome/
impact with the following Success Indicator (s) Unit 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Impact
organization(s)/
department(s) / ministry(ies)
Enhanced State Dept/SAU’s KVKs, etc. Increase in productivity % 0.17 0.2 0.21 0.22 0.23
vegetable of vegetables due to IIHR
productivity, intervention
nutritional
security Increase in per capita % 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.68
and higher availability of vegetables
income Impact on socio-economic % 20 22 24 26 27.0
status and livelihood of income

farmers due to adoption of increase
IIHR varieties/ technologies
Classification of Success Indicators according to its Category
Internal External Measures
Success Indicator(s) Input Activity Outcome
Output Output Qualitative Aspects
Technologies and products developed True True False False True True
Protocols and products developed for reducing True True False False False False
post harvest losses
Breeders’ seed of vegetable and ornamental crops True True False False True True
Production of vegetative planting material True True False False True True
Mushroom spawn True True False False True True
Hybrids/varieties developed True True True True True True
Germplasm accessions added to gene bank True True False False False False
Programmes conducted True True False False False False
Trainings conducted True True False False False False

Past Achievements of the Success Indicators
Past Achievements of the Success Indicators Mean
of the
Success Indicators Additional information
VII VI V IV III II I achieve-
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 ments
Technologies and products 5 12 19 18 21 15 18 15.42 A formal procedure for identification of
developed technologies was started in 2010 when several
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technologies were released.
Protocols and products 4 7 7 4 5 9 11 6.71 There was a demand from industry and also Thrust
developed for reducing was given to develop protocols in 12th plan.
post harvest losses
Breeders’ seed of vegetable 77.4 51.1 77.9 200 80 221 271.8 139.88 KVK’s were facilitated to produce breeders seeds,
and ornamental crops besides emphasizing on Village seed concept
Production of vegetative 0.85 2.27 1.82 0.75 1.50 2.027 2.505 1.67 RKVY project has given a boost
planting material
Mushroom spawn 91.8 127.6 202.5 160 190 201 370.4 191.90 Project on empowerment of rural women
facilitated enhanced demand.
Hybrids/varieties 4 7 19 11 8 10 13 10.28 A formal procedure for identification of varieties
developed was started in 2010 when several superior
varieties were released.
Germplasm accessions 155 322 268 900 150 229 280 329.14 During 2009-12 these accessions were collected
added to gene bank specifically for a medicinal crops exploration project
Programmes conducted 367 516 495 400 450 608 771 515.28 Drastic increase in number of programs happened
from 2009-10 due to NHM and RKVY programs

Trainings conducted 17 16 18 20 15 23 41 21.42 More responses were received from farmers after
meeting on polyhouse cultivation, innovative
farmers meet and KISAN 2015
Format of ‘Table for setting the Agreed Performance Targets’
Past Achievements of the Success Indicators Deviation
*110% (%) in ***
** 120% (1.2
(1.1 proposed Final
Proposed times) of
times) of target value target
Projected target proposed
the mean under 90% value ****
Mean value value target
achieve- (Very Good) under Target
of the of the by RFD value
ments for column of 90% interval
Achieve- success Reporting under
setting Section 2 in (Very between
2009- V III II ments indicator Officer 90% (Very
Success IV the draft RFD Good 100%
10 I 2014- (after for 2015- under Good)
indicator (s) - 2011- targets 2015-2016 column) (Excellent)
2010- 2012- 2013- 2015 rejec- 2016 as 90% (Very column
2012 under compared to of and 90%
2011 2013 2014 ting too per the Good) for 100%
90% the projected Section (Very
low/ high approved column of (Excellent)
(Very target value 2 in Good)

values) RFD Section 2 column of
Good) of the Success draft columns
2014-15 in draft Section 2 in
column Indicator in RFD
RFD 2015- draft RFD
of Section approved 2015-
2016 2015-2016
2 RFD 2014- 2016
2015
Technolgies 12 5 12 19 18 21 18 15.8 17.38 16 16 0 16 19 3
PHT 7 7 4 5 9 7 11 7 8 9 9 0 9 11 2
Protocols
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Breeders 77.4 51.1 77.9 200 80 221 271.8 131.26 144.39 260 160 -38.5* 160 192 32
204
seed
Planting 0.85 2.27 1.82 0.75 1.50 2.027 2.505 1.69 1.86 2.30 2.2 -4.35 2.2 2.6 0.4
material
Mushroom 91.8 127.6 202.5 160 190 201 370.36 176.2 193.8 230 242 +5.0 242 290 48
spawn
Hybrids/ 4 7 19 11 8 10 13 10 11 10 10 0 10 12 2
varieties
developed
Germplasm 188 155 322 268 900 150 280 243 267 260 245 -5.77 245 290 45
accessions
added to
gene bank
Programmes 367 516 495 400 450 608 771 494 543 715 680 -5.0 680 810 130
conducted
Trainings 18 16 18 20 15 23 41 19 21 27 27 0 27 32 5
conducted
Research 39 53 49 49 72 29 41 46 50 - 45 - 45 54 9
publication
*The production of breeders’ seed will come down because of discontinuation of RKVY project. Further the demand for OP seeds will come down, while demand go up
for hybrids.
Annual (April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016) performance evaluation report of RSC i.e., Institutions for the year 2015-16
Name of the Division : Horticulture
Name of the Institution : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
RFD Nodal Officer : Dr. C. Aswath
Target/Criteria value Performance
%
Reason for
Achieve-
Success Achieve- Shortfall or
Objectives Weight Action Unit* Weight Excellent Very Good Fair ments
indicators Poor ments Raw Weighted excessive
good Against
100% 80% 70% 60% Score Score achieve-
90% Target
ments if
value of
applicable
90% Col.
Enhancing 45 Technologies Technologies No. 15 19 16 13 10 7 18 100 15 112.5
productivity and products and products
and quality of to improve developed
horticulture productivity of
crops through horticulture
sustainable Development Protocols No. 10 11 9 7 5 3 10 100 10 111.11
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integrated crop
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of protocols and products
production, and products developed
protection and for minimizing for reducing
post-harvest post-harvest post-harvest
management loss losses
practices
Production of Breeders’ Q 10 190 160 130 100 70 195.99 100 10 122.49
breeder seed seed of
and planting vegetable
material and
ornamental
crops
Production Lakhs 8 2.6 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 2.53 100 8 115
of vegetative
planting
material
Mushroom Q 2 290 242 194 146 98 344.44 100 2 149.56 Due to
spawn excess
demand
from
growers
Target/Criteria value Performance
%
Reason for
Success Achieve- Achieve-
Objectives Weight Action Unit* Weight Shortfall or
indicators Very ments ments
Excellent Good Fair Poor Raw Weighted excessive
good Against
100% 80% 70% 60% Score Score achieve-
90% Target
ments if
value of
applicable
90% Col.
Increasing 20 Development Hybrids/ No. 16 12 10 8 6 4 11 100 16 110
productivity and varieties
and quality of introduction developed
horticultural of improved
crops through hybrids/
varietal varieties
improvement Collection and Germplasm No. 4 290 245 200 155 110 292 100 4 119.18
conservation accessions
of genetic added to
resources for gene bank
sustainable use
x
Dissemination, 15 Use of Programmes No. 8 810 680 550 420 290 807 100 8 118.67
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popularization, innovative conducted
adoption, extension
refinement methodologies,
and impact including
assessment ICT, for
of IIHR dissemination
technologies of horticultural
technologies
Conduct of Trainings No. 7 32 27 22 17 12 62 100 7 229.63 Due to
trainings to conducted demand
farmers and from state
development govt.’s
department
officials
Publication/ 5 Publication of Research No. 3 54 45 36 27 18 77 100 3 171.0 Due to
Documentation the research articles increase in
articles in the published no. external
journals having projects
the NAAS
rating of 6.0
and above

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ANNUAL REPORT

ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research

June 29, 2016

Editorial and Publication Committee

Chairperson: Dr. S. Shivashankar

Members: Dr. Reju M. Kurian

Member Secretary: Mr. A. N. Lokesha

Editorial Assistance: Bhagabati Rout

3.1. Crop Genetic Resources 22

3.2. Crop Improvement 33

3.3. Crop Production 60

3.4. Crop Protection 74

3.5. Crop Utilization and Farm Mechanization 83

3.6. Economics of Production, Statistical Research and Computer Application 88

3.7. Extension Research 91

4. All India Coordinated Research Projects 94

6. Education, Training and Capacity Building 108

7. Awards and Recognitions 116

8. Linkages and Collaborations 120

10. Research Projects 146

11. Commercialization of Technologies 154

12. RAC, IRC, IMC - Major Recommendations 155

13. Presentation of Papers in Conferences, Seminars etc. 163

14. Symposia, Seminars, Other Events 174

15. Women Empowerment 180

16. Tribal Sub Plan 181

17. Official Language Implementation 183

18. Distinguished Visitors 186

19. Personnel 187

20. Meteorological Data 195

21. Results-Framework Document Annexure

Bengaluru M.R. Dinesh

for eight different traits in brinjal experiments resulted Women Empowerment

Category Sanctioned Filled Vacant

Station-wise budget allocation 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

Station-wise expenditure incurred 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

Station-wise budget allocation 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

Station-wise expenditure incurred 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)

Station-wise revenue realised (Rs. in lakhs)

No. of Total viable

Green 1  A wild edible mushroom of Melanoleuca genus

Orange blend (include

Red 1 8 66 Melanoleuca spp. IIHR-15-01-bgl (1) pure culture (2),

Garden pea: Among 16 germplasm, IIHR703

C. hardiwickii accession IIHR 196 (1) and

 Carambola: The carambola germplasm CHCM-4

3.2. Crop improvement IN Genomes (TILLING). Ethyl methane

the starting material. With the integration of Pomegranate

Two year old transgenic BC1T1 pomegranate

were collected and more than 3000 BC2T2 seeds

 Heat stress related miRNAs: miRNAs involved

Custard apple (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and

Performance of determinate F1 hybrids for yield and fruit quality

 Genetic transformation: Arka Vikas cultivar

DUS test monitoring: Cucumber DUS Muskmelon

Frame work linkage map based on BIL population of C.

Arka Varna: Pulling type amaranth with pink stem,

Amplication with primer combination Me10/Em 6

 Characterization of male sterility in ridge

monoecious parents and a total of 40 hybrids were

Green 1 A wild edible mushroom of Melanoleuca genus

Garden pea: Among 16 germplasm, IIHR703

Carambola: The carambola germplasm CHCM-4

Heat stress related miRNAs: miRNAs involved

Genetic transformation: Arka Vikas cultivar

DUS test monitoring: Cucumber DUS Muskmelon

Characterization of male sterility in ridge

Identification, maintenance and hybridization Notification and Release of Varieties of

DUS testing of bottle gourd (Lagenaria

Evaluation of segregating progenies in Bottle Maintenance and seed production of wild

Identification of male sterile lines through Breeding line IC 525224 x IC 525239-05-1-6

Evaluation of advance breeding lines for

3.3. Crop production Application of paclobutrazol (PBZ) @ 0.50g a. i.

Integrated nutrient management: A new field

The copper delineation map of three districts viz.,

Evaluation of IIHR Grapes Micronutrient

spectroscopy (DLS technique) using laser Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on cabbage

3.4. Crop protection Mango-disease surveillance: The incidence

Banana scarring beetle incidence: Periodical

Integrated management of PRSV : IDM Effect of soil type on the survival of

Outdoor mobile mushroom cropping chamber:

A comprehensive questionnaire to determine Training needs of agricultural officers of Kerala in