Contents

Preface
ICAR-IIHR : An Introduction
1. Hindi Summary 1
2. Executive Summary 2
3. Research Achievements
3.1. Crop Genetic Resources 10
3.2. Crop Improvement 18
3.3. Crop Production 42
3.4. Crop Protection 54
3.5. Crop Utilization and Farm Mechanization 62
3.6. Economics of Production, Statistical Research and Computer Application 67
3.7 Agricultural Extension Research 71
4. All India Coordinated Research Projects 74
5. Transfer of Technology 80
6. Education, Training and Capacity Building 102
7. Awards and Recognitions 108
8. Linkages and Collaborations 116
9. Publications 124
10. Research Projects 152
11. Commercialization of Technologies 161
12. RAC, IRC, IMC -Major Recommendations 163
13. Presentation of papers in Conferences/Seminars/Symposia etc 168
14 Symposia, Seminars, Other Events 175
15. Women Empowerment 182
16. Official Language Implementation 183
17. Distinguished Visitors 185
18. Personnel 186
19. Meteorological Data 194
20. Others - Technologies identified for release (2018-19) 196
Preface

The Horticulture sector in India has registered an impressive growth during the past
decade. Horticulture production during 2017-18 stood at a record 311.7 MT, which is 3.7
per cent higher than the previous year and 10 per cent higher than the past five years'
average production. The ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research has been in the
forefront in undertaking demand driven research and outreach programmes to meet
farmers' needs and demands towards practicing profitable and sustainable horticulture.
We have reoriented our programmes and priorities to meet the goal of doubling the
farmers' income, a well thought out call given by our Hon'ble Prime Minister.

ICAR-IIHR has developed so far 144 technologies in many horticulture crops and I am glad to state that many
of these are adopted by farmers across the country. ICAR-IIHR has developed package of practices for some
of the feasible crops on organic horticulture and good agriculture practices to ensure both quantity and quality
of horticulture products, with a major thrust on safeguarding soil health and ensuing pesticide free
commodities.

The horticulture technologies suitable to North Eastern states were identified through PRA and technology
meetings. Demonstrations and requisite training programmes on suitable ICAR-IIHR technologies were
organized for the benefit of the farmers and the staff of KVK's of North Eastern States. The tribal sub project
plan was implemented and technologies were transferred to tribals of Biligiri hills in Chamarajanagara
district of Karnataka and Gajapati district of Odisha.

Through ITMU and BPD units, the technologies have been commercialized to more than 100 clients. With a
view to encourage Horti-entrepreneurship, the Institute has started incubation facility to hand hold start-ups
and to equip them to establish their Horti based business. To overcome the emerging problems like climate
change, invasive pests, chemical intensive cultivation practices, unceasing post-harvest losses, the Institute
has released 25 technologies including solar based mobile fruit and vegetable vending van during the period
under report. I am glad to share that ICAR-IIHR has been granted two national patents this year.

For speedy and effective communication, ICAR-IIHR has developed mobile and web-based Apps on
cultivation of various crops. Recently, Arka Baagwani App has been designed and released by ICAR-IIHR
for the benefit of farming community.

I congratulate the staff members of ICAR - IIHR for their sincere efforts and hope that in the coming years
several new technologies would see the light of the day, which would help in solving the problems of the
farmers. I am happy to present the Annual Report 2018-19 of this Institute.

I am thankful to Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE and DG ICAR, Dr. A K Singh, DDG
(Horticultural Science) ICAR for their constant guidance and Dr. T. Janakiram, ADG, ICAR, New Delhi for
his support.

Bengaluru M.R. DINESH

June 26, 2019 Director
 Introduction
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural
Research, an ISO9001: 2015 certified organization
is a premier Institute conducting basic, strategic,
anticipatory and applied research on all aspects of
fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, medicinal and
aromatic plants and mushrooms. The Institute was
the first horticultural research Institute in the
country established by the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi on
September 05, 1967 which was initially established
at the ICAR headquarters, New Delhi and
subsequently shifted to Bengaluru in Karnataka on
February 01, 1968. Dr. G.S. Randhawa was the
Founder Director, whose vision and dynamism
helped the Institute grow rapidly. The Institute took
over the erstwhile National Horatorium of the
Government of Karnataka spread over an area of
24.7 ha at Hesaraghatta and later on acquired an
additional 238 ha of land from the surrounding
village of Ivarkandapura. The Institute expanded the
ambit of its research activities to the length and
breadth of the country by establishing experimental
stations at Lucknow, Nagpur, Ranchi, Godhra,
Chettalli and Gonikoppal. Over the years, the
experimental stations at Lucknow, Nagpur, Ranchi,
and Godhra have grown in size and have attained the
status of independent Institutes. As of today, the
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru has Central Horticultural
Experiment Stations located at Bhubaneswar in
Odisha, Chettalli and Hirehalli in Karnataka and
two Krishi Vigyan Kendras located at Gonikoppal
and Hirehalli. The Institute houses Project
Coordinating Unit of All India Coordinated
Research Project on Fruits at its main campus.
Vision
Increasing research efforts to reorient and refine
approaches for developing eco-friendly sustainable
and widely adoptable technologies contributing
towards increased food & nutritional security,
quality & higher output, so that horticulture can
become an enterprise and the farmer an
entrepreneur.
Objectives
To address the food and nutritional security, the
following objectives are envisaged:
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 To serve as a national repository of
horticultural crop germplasm and horticultural
database
 To develop improved varieties / hybrids
through conventional breeding and through
Marker Assisted Selection for biotic and
abiotic stress tolerance in various horticultural
crops
 Effective utilization of natural resources and
enhancement of input use efficiency and plant
health management
 Production of quality seed and planting
material of horticultural crops
 Post-harvest management, value addition and
horticultural waste utilization
 Dissemination of the technologies for
improving on- farm production and
productivity and to act as a specialized center
for HRD in horticulture.
Mandate
 Basic, strategic and applied research to
enhance sustainable productivity, quality and
utilization of horticultural crops
 Repository of horticultural genetic resources
and scientific information
 Transfer of technology, capacity building and
impact assessment of technologies
 Human resource development and education.
Mission
To bring about improvement in fruit, vegetable,
ornamental and medicinal crops through genetic
manipulation, refinements in pre & post-harvest
technology through precision horticulture,
mechanization and other modern approaches.
Main Station, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru
The main station is located at Hesaraghatta, 25 km
towards north of Bengaluru city. The Institute has
laboratory complex, experimental farms,
administrative block and staff quarters located at
Hesaraghatta campus spread over 263 ha land.
Recently the Institute has also taken over 24 acres of
land of IVRI at Yelahanka, Bengaluru and also
about 2 acres of land in UHS, Bengaluru campus.
Growth
The physical growth of the Institute can be viewed
in two phases. In the initial years upto 1990,
wherein emphasis was laid on development of land
and infrastructure. The blueprint of the entire farm
area for carrying out experimental trials and
laboratories for research and administrative office
buildings was prepared. The entire arable land was
divided into well-defined experimental blocks for
carrying out field experiments and independent
laboratory buildings for all the major scientific
divisions were built. Currently, the research
activities are being carried out by 11 crop divisions
viz., Divisions of Fruit Crops, Vegetable Crops,
Floriculture and Medicinal Crops, Post- Harvest
Technology and Agricultural Engineering, Plant
Pathology, Entomology and Nematology, Soil
Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Plant
Physiology and Biochemistry, Plant Genetic
Resources, Biotechnology and Social Sciences and
Training with more than 65 purpose oriented
laboratories having state of art equipments like
electron microscope, ultra-centrifuge, LC-MS/MS,
GC-MS/MS, ICP-OES, HPLC, GLC, SFE, AAS,
Rapid microbial identification systems, RT-PCR,
etc., field facilities such as, poly houses, net
houses, growth chambers, mist chambers, gamma
chamber, temperature gradient chambers and
phenomics facility. Facilities like cold storage
chambers, gene banks, seed processing and nursery
units and communication channels like, local area
network with video conferencing facilities, etc. are
available.
The Institute has also created cryopreservation
facilities for the long-term preservation of
germplasm of various crops. A referral laboratory
for food safety has been established in the year 2017
for analysis and certification of food contaminants
in stakeholder's samples. Apart from this, the
Institute houses an ultra-modern library, committee
rooms, auditorium, food court, training hostel,
bank, post office, dispensary, essential quarters and
facilities for the students to aid research in
horticultural sciences.
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Central Horticultural Experiment Station
(CHES), Chettalli, Kodagu, Karnataka
The Station was established in 1972 at Chettalli
with Citrus Experiment sub-station at Gonikoppal.
In the year 1992, the Citrus Experiment Sub-station
at Gonikoppal was converted into a full-fledged
KVK and all the research work along with the
research laboratories of the erstwhile substation
were shifted to Chettalli. The station occupies an
area of 92 ha.The mandated crop of the centre is
Coorg mandarin with major emphasis on citrus die-
back disease. The station also works on
underutilized fruit crops like, pummelo, avocado,
mangosteen, karonda, rambutan etc. The station has
a well-developed nursery unit for production and
distribution of true-to-type disease-free citrus and
other planting materials and Trichoderma cultures.
Transfer of Technology under the Tribal Sub-plan
project is also being taken up at the Station.
Central Horticultural Experiment Station
(CHES), Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Karnataka
The sub-station located at Hirehalli has a total area
of 68 acres involved in breeder seed and foundation
seed production of ICAR-IIHR released vegetable
varieties and research work on fruit crops,
particularly maintenance of jackfruit germplasm
and a few flower crops in collaboration with ICAR-
IIHR, Bengaluru. During 2013, the station acquired
additional 26 acres of adjoining area for research
purpose.
Central Horticultural Experiment Station
(CHES), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The station was established on November 6, 1992 to
cater to the research and development needs in
horticulture for the tribal and coastal belts of Odisha
and the adjoining region. Transfer of Technology in
NEH region and Tribal Subplan is also being taken
up by the Station. The Station is spread over an area
of 40 ha housing a full-fledged laboratory and office
building and the experimental farm. It has strong
unit for production of disease-free planting
materials of fruit crops for distribution to the
farmers of eastern region of the country.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hirehalli,
Tumkuru, Karnataka
KVK, Hirehalli was sanctioned in the year 2009.
Apart from the activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
it has taken up popularization of ICAR-IIHR
developed technologies and production and
distribution of seeds and planting material and
technological products developed by ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Gonikoppal,
Kodagu, Karnataka
The KVK, situated in Kodagu district of Karnataka
was established in the year 1954 by the Karnataka
State Govt as Citrus Research Station and was
transferred to ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru on February
1, 1972 under CHES, Chettalli as sub-station with
the objective of investigating the nature and causes
of citrus die-back disease in Kodagu and nearby
areas till 1991. In 1992, the Citrus Research Sub-
station was converted into a full-fledged KVK
occupying an area of 17.5ha.
AICRP on Fruits
The Institute houses the Project Coordinating Cell
of All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP)
on Fruits. The AICRP on Tropical Fruits and Sub-
Tropical Fruits were amalgamated and named as
AICRP on Fruits with effect from August 21, 2013.
The project has the objectives of collection,
conservation and evaluation of germplasm, along
with standardization of production technologies,
viz., rootstocks, population density, nutrition and
water management and evolution of cost-effective,
integrated insect pest and disease management
practices under different agro-climatic conditions
in citrus, grapes, guava, litchi, jackfruit, mango,
papaya and sapota. There are11centres throughout
the country working on banana, 10 on citrus, 5 on
grapes, 11 on guava, 6 each on litchi and jackfruit,
12 on mango, 6 on papaya and 5 on sapota. At
present, there are 39 centres including 27 SAU-
based centres, 10 ICAR-Institute-based centres,
one CAU-based centre and one private unit.
IIHR - Auxillary Units
The main station at Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru, under
the leadership of the Director, ICAR-IIHR,
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implements and monitors all the activities of the
Institute. Considering the importance given to
horticultural research and development in the
country, ICAR-IIHR has the mandate to serve
various stake-holders of horticultural sector and for
carrying out this mandate, the Institute has
established various service-oriented units as
follows:
Prioritization, Monitoring and Evaluation Cell
(PME), Institute Technology Management Unit
(ITMU) and Consultancy and Processing
Committee including Horti-business incubation
facility, Agricultural Technology Information
Centre (ATIC), Agricultural Knowledge
Management Unit (AKMU), Regional Centre
(South), ICAR-National Agricultural Education
Accreditation Board (NAEAB), Vigilance Cell, P.
G. Education, Library and Women cell.
Accomplishments of ICAR-IIHR
Research work carried out during the last four
decades has paid rich dividends in terms of release
of 271 varieties and hybrids and development of a
number of sustainable production, protection and
post-harvest management technologies. The
Institute maintains a wealth of varied collection of
germplasm (9878) in various horticultural crops
reflecting considerable genetic biodiversity
including potential sources of resistance to various
biotic and abiotic stresses and also those with high
nutritional, health care and medicinal values and
quality traits. The main station at Hesaraghatta,
Bengaluru holds 8033 germplasm comprising of
1110 in fruits, 5694 in vegetables, 459 in
ornamentals, 225 in medicinal plants and 403 in
PGR apart from 33 in mushroom and 109 in betel-
vine. The CHES, Chettalli, CHES, Bhubaneswar
and CHES, Hirehalli have a collection of 759, 1032
and 54 germplasm (fruits and vegetables),
respectively. The Institute has the largest ex situ
field gene bank of mango comprising of 120
germplasm, besides ex situ field gene bank of over
125 collections of herbal and RET medicinal plants
including tree species. Morphological
characterization, molecular characterization and
DNA finger printing have been carried out for
majority of the accessions. About 600 genotypes
including indigenous and exotic accessions of
fruits, vegetable and ornamental crops have been
evaluated for resistance to major insect pest and
diseases and sources of resistance have been
identified. The Institute has developed and
standardized technologies for in-vitro conservation
of fruits and medicinal species, cryo preservation of
pollen apart from low cost techniques for storage of
vegetable seed germplasm. A pollen cryobank was
established for the first time in the country at the
Institute in 1983 in which nearly 675 collections of
various horticultural crops are cryopreserved.
The Institute has so far developed over 271
improved varieties and hybrids of fruit, vegetable,
ornamental, medicinal, aromatic crops and
mushroom, of which many have been released at the
national/state level for commercial cultivation. In
fruit crops, the Institute has developed 33 varieties;
three in papaya, seven in mango, five in guava, 11in
grapes, one each in annona, ber, litchi, lime and
passion fruit and two in pomegranate. Recently
released high yielding pink fleshed Arka Prabhat
papaya hybrid, Arka Poorna, a white fleshed hybrid
of guava and Arka Sahan, a hybrid of annona with
large globules and less seeds hold excellent promise
and are gaining popularity within the country and
abroad.
In vegetable crops, the Institute has so far developed
and released 105 high yielding open pollinated
varieties and 25 F1 hybrids of vegetable crops viz.,
tomato, brinjal, chilli, capsicum, watermelon,
muskmelon, long melon, round melon, cucumber,
pumpkin, bush squash, bottle gourd, bitter gourd,
ridge gourd, pointed gourd, spine gourd, Ivy gourd,
teasel gourd, okra, French bean, cowpea, cluster
bean, dolichos bean, garden pea, radish, carrot,
onion, amaranth, palak, cauliflower, coriander etc
resistant to pests and diseases for commercial
cultivation. Varieties like Arka Manik of
Watermelon resistant to pests and diseases, Arka
Anamika of okra resistant to Yellow Vein Mosaic
Virus and Arka Komal, a high yielding French bean
have spread throughout the length and breadth of
the country. High yielding varieties of tomato, Arka
Vikas, Arka Kalyan and Arka Niketan of onion have
made significant impacts. In recent years, the
Institute has released the first triple disease resistant
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tomato hybrid Arka Rakshak, Arka Samrat and
Arka Abhed with combined resistance to Tomato
Leaf Curl Virus and bacterial wilt and early blight,
chilli hybrid Arka Meghana, tolerant to thrips and
viruses, Arka Harita and Arka Suphal of chilli
tolerant to powdery mildew, high yielding male
sterility based chilli hybrid Arka Swetha, bacterial
wilt resistant brinjal hybrid Arka Anand, high
yielding onion hybrids based on male sterility Arka
Lalima and Arka Kirthiman, high yielding string-
less varieties of French bean, Arka Suvidha and
Arka Anoop; are a few released varieties which
have made significant impact on production and
enhanced economic gains.
In the area of ornamental crops, the Institute has
evolved 101 improved varieties having high yield,
attractive colour, novelty and improved shelf life in
gladiolus, chrysanthemum, bougainvillea, hibiscus,
tuberose, rose, china aster, carnation, gerbera,
crossandra. Many of the gladiolus varieties, china
aster varieties - Poornima, Kamini, Violet cushion
and Shashank, tube rose cultivar Arka Prajwal have
become highly popular among farmers in eastern as
well as other parts of the country. Crossandra
varieties – Arka Kanaka, Arka Ambara and Arka
Chenna have also gained popularity among the
farmers. In the field of medicinal and aromatic
plants, the Institute has developed ten varieties, two
in Diascoria floribunda and Solanum viarum and 5
varieties in Mucuna pruriens having higher content
of active principles and three varieties of aromatic
plants, jasmine having higher percentage of
essential oil.
In the area of mushrooms, pink oyster mushroom,
Pleurotus djamor (Western ghats), wild strain of
Pleurotus cystidiosus (Bengaluru), Macrocybe
crassa (Bengaluru), Pleurotus tuber-regium
(Tripura), Clitocybe and Calocybe species (Gujarat)
are some of the wild mushroom species which have
been domesticated. End to End technologies of
oyster, milky and shiitake mushrooms have been
developed. Value added products like Arka
Mushroom rasam powder, Mushroom nutritive
powder (chutney powder, chutney poodi) have been
developed through dehydrated mushrooms to
enhance nutrition in daily diet and also to prevent
post harvest losses due to surplus production.
ICAR-IIHR was the first institution in the country to
develop indigenous spawn production machinery,
systems to integrate solar energy in spawn
production and cultivation processes to make the
entire mushroom technology more labour, energy
and time efficient. Mushroom Research lab has
been supporting the mushroom farmers through the
supply of quality spawn (35-40 tons per annum).
Ready to fruit (RTF) bags is a novel concept
initiated by ICAR-IIHR in 2013 to enable women to
grow mushrooms at home and utilize it in their daily
diet.
The Institute has concentrated its work on
increasing productivity by standardizing high
density orcharding, use of growth regulators,
training and pruning, cropping systems like, inter
cropping, sequential cropping, mixed cropping,
crop rotation etc., sustaining productivity under
adverse situation, integrated water management,
fertigation, integrated nutrient management
through need- based fertilizer application, proper
timing and placement of fertilizer, quality
improvement through protected cultivation,
precision farming and organic horticulture,
developing good agriculture practices (GAP) for
crops and sustainable technologies resulting in
higher yields and better quality produce. The salient
achievements in this direction include - technology
for high density planting of banana and pineapple
which are being practiced by majority of fruit
growers; Grape rootstock, Dogridge identified and
released by the Institute has revolutionized grape
cultivation in dry land and problematic soils;
Application of fertilizer in the active root feeding
zone, etc., for optimum utilization of resources by
crops; Standardization of leaf and petiole
diagnostics for recommendation of optimum
fertilizers for respective crops; Technology for
foliar nutrition of micro nutrients viz., mango
special, banana special, citrus special and vegetable
special for higher and quality yields; Technology of
distal end nutrient feeding of banana bunch to
increase yield and enhance quality of banana;
Development of Arka Microbial Consortium, Arka
fermented cocopeat and Arka Actino-plus for use in
horticultural crop production; Technology to boost
seed yield in China aster; identification of causative
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factor for the formation of spongy tissue and jelly
seed, (major physiological disorders in Alphonso
and Amrapali mangoes respectively), and
development of a nutrient formulation for
management of spongy tissue in mango;
Technology for production of tomato, colored
capsicum, cucumbers and melons under protected
conditions; Refinement in the technology for
production of nursery seedlings using protrays.
One of the major limiting factors influencing
productivity is the loss caused by insects,
nematodes and diseases. Horticultural crops are
host to a wide array of pests causing huge economic
damage to the tune of 40-50% and in severe cases up
to 90% crop loss by insects like Helicoverpa or
epidemic disease like Phytophthora have been
reported. The Institute, has worked out integrated
management practices for control of major insects,
nematodes and diseases which have been included
in package of practices as recommendations for
plant protection. Simultaneously, management of
pesticide residue in horticultural ecosystems,
particularly safety of application of pesticides,
persistence, mobility, adsorption and uptake of
pesticides from plants and soil, determination of
safe waiting period for pesticides, methods of
dislodging of surface residues of pesticides from
fruits and vegetables, biodegradation of pesticides,
suitability of pesticides for inclusion in integrated
pest management etc. have also been worked out.
A herbal veggie wash has recently been developed
to dislodge surface residues of pesticides from
horticultural produce. With changing weather
parameters due to global warming, changing
cropping patterns, shrinking forest cover and arable
land caused by urbanization, continuous use of
pesticides to protect crops from pests over extended
periods have worsened the situation and created
pest complex. To overcome these problems, the
Institute initiated work on integrated pest
management using botanicals, plant products,
biocontrol measures, trap crops, pheromone traps,
etc. and has developed a good number of sustainable
technologies, some of which have become popular
and commercialized for wider adaptability.
Pesticide residue free IPM technologies for
management of insect pests and diseases in
cabbage, tomato and chilli have been developed and
validated in farmer's fields.
IPM modules have also been developed for control
of fruit fly and stone weevil in mango, sapota seed
borer, citrus leaf miner, borer in tomato, brinjal,
chilli, DBM in cabbage and cauliflower, okra,
onion, leguminous vegetables and various other
vegetables. IDM strategies for major diseases of
fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops, bio-
intensive management of nematodes in fruits and
vegetables, biological control of insect pest and
diseases and microbial control of pest complex have
also been successfully worked out. Some of the
technologies that have made significant impact are-
Use of botanicals and plant products like, neem
soap and pongamia soap for control of major pests
in vegetables; Use of microbial bio-control agents
like, Trichoderma harzianum, Pseudomonas
fluorescens, Paecilomyces lilacinus, Pochonia
chlamydosporia for control of soil borne diseases
and nematodes; Pheromone trap for mango fruit fly
and cue lure trap for cucurbit fruit fly; Diagnostic
kits for plant viruses; Sealer and healer technique
for management of mango stem borer; Liquid and
talc based formulations of Bacillus subtilis for
nematode management.
Post-harvest management and value addition of
horticultural crop produce attains highest priority
because of the high perishable nature of
horticultural commodities. ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
has been recognized as the Center of Excellence in
Post-Harvest Technology. The Institute has
standardized the technology to extend the storage
life of fruits and vegetables at various temperatures,
standardized the protocol for MAP and shrink
wrapping. Value addition through product
development has been a priority area, in which the
Institute has developed and standardized protocols
for preparation of osmo-dehydrated products, fruit-
based beverages like mango squash, passion fruit
squash, aonla squash, passion fruit-banana blends,
various culinary pastes and purees, lactic acid
fermentation of vegetables and protocols for
minimally processed foods. As a part of farm
mechanization, the Institute has developed a
number of machineries for cultivation, harvesting
and processing of horticultural crops. The important
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ones are, power operated machineries for ridging,
weeding, seed drilling, planting, spraying, nursery
raising machineries for vegetable crops, media
sieving, mixing, portray filling, seed dibbling,
tractor operated seedling, transplanter for vegetable
crops, mango, sapota, guava and lime harvesters,
tractor operated hydraulic platform for spraying,
pruning and harvesting of fruits, hot water treatment
plant for mango, pickle making machineries for
mango and garlic, mushroom spawn production
machinery, garlic bulb breaker, peel remover and
Arka Mobile vending van.
The Institute has been identified as a Center of
Excellence for Research in Biotechnology. State-
of-art facilities in terms of equipments and
infrastructures like, Automated DNA sequencer,
Gene gun, Gel documentation unit, Thermal cycler,
Ultra centrifuge, Micro-propagation facilities,
Isolation chambers, etc. are available to carry out
research in frontier areas of biotechnology like,
genetic engineering, DNA fingerprinting,
genomics, development of molecular markers,
marker assisted selection studies, development of
micro propagation protocols, regeneration protocol,
development of transgenics etc. The Institute has
developed and standardized protocols for micro
propagation of banana, grape root stocks,
pomegranate, pointed gourd, triploid seedless
watermelon, bougainvillea, carnation, orchids,
anthurium, rose, daylily, chrysanthemum etc. In
vitro shoot tip grafting technique for citrus for true
to type virus free planting material has been
developed. Hybrid embryo cultures have been
developed from mango and grape. In the field of
genetic engineering, constructs for replicase gene of
tomato leaf curl virus (TLCV), nucleo-capsid gene
of PBNV, chitinase genes from local isolates of
Trichoderma harzianum and plantibody for coat
protein of CTV have been generated.
STMS markers to identify specific genomes,
species-specific primers for molecular
identification of virus have been developed and
antimicrobial peptide (AMP) genes from onion
have been cloned. Apart from this, the Institute has
developed transgenic plants in tomato, banana and
brinjal resistant to pests and diseases which are in
advanced stages of testing. So far DNA finger
printing of 38 crop species has been accomplished.
On the social sciences front, the Institute has been
working on economics of production of various
horticultural crops, input use pattern and efficiency
studies, economics of marketing, economics of
post-harvest losses, market intelligence studies,
impact assessment studies for ICAR- IIHR
technologies, economics of farming systems,
development of various statistical models like crop
logging model, selection indices model, disease
forecasting model price prediction model,
biometrical model, substrate dynamics model, pest
population model, ideotype canopy architecture
model, etc. Computer application in horticultural
research and information technology, gender
sensitization and women empowerment,
participatory rural appraisal for understanding gaps
in adoption and assessing the research needs,
validation of technologies developed and
technological interventions to refine the
technologies, assessment of ICAR-IIHR training
programs, identification of training needs, use of
innovative extension methodologies for transfer of
technology etc. have also been carried out.
The Institute is involved in first line transfer (or
demonstration) of technology for dissemination of
information and technologies developed by the
Institute. So far the Institute has organized more
than 429 on campus trainings, several off-campus
and 5 International training programs on various
aspects of horticulture and trained more than 5668
personnel, apart from training a huge number of
farmers, farm women and private entrepreneurs. In
addition to this, the institute organises farmers-
scientists interaction meetings. Some of the
innovative extension methods like mobile
messaging, farmers' field school, and techno-agents
for promotion of sustainable horticultural activities,
video conferencing for training, interactive meets
etc. have been successfully employed.
The Institute has also conducted 341 demon-
strations on 194 innovative ICAR-IIHR
technologies on farmers' fields in 7 states to
popularize the technologies. More than 47 field
days on ICAR-IIHR developed technologies and
varieties have been organized both at the Institute
and on farmers' fields. About 129 radio and 183 TV
programs on various technologies and aspects have
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been given by the scientists of the Institute apart
from producing video films on important aspects in
horticulture. Popular literature in Kannada, Hindi
and English languages in the form of extension
bulletins and folders on various aspects of
horticulture have been brought out and are being
distributed to extension personals and farmers. The
Krishi Vigyan Kendras at Gonikoppal and Hirehalli
are involved in transfer of technology at the grass
root levels by organizing training programs to
farmers, farm women, rural youth, school drop outs
etc., and conduct of Front Line Demonstrations and
On Farm Testing.
The Institute offers consultancy services on various
aspects of horticulture in the form of general
consultancy on horticulture production, advisory
service, project preparation and project appraisal,
technology development etc. The other services like
contract service, paid up trials, product testing and
analysis, soil, water and leaf analysis and advisory,
technology assessment and refinement etc. are also
under taken on payment basis.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is taking the
center stage in research and development
worldwide. Realizing the importance of IPR in
agriculture and recognizing the need for becoming
competitive in the IPR rights regime so as to
ultimately bring the Indian farmers away from
subsistence farming with the transfer of IPR
enabled technologies through commercial,
cooperative and public route, ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru takes up protection and commerciali-
zation of technologies developed by the Institute.
The Institute Technology Management Unit
(ITMU) established in 2006 shoulders the
responsibility of commercialization and as a first
step in this direction has registered a trade mark,
'ARKA' (with a logo) for sale of its technological
products and also took up patenting/registering its
technologies. So far the Institute has obtained eight
international patents and one national patent. The
Institute has already filed 15 protocols of the
technologies developed for patenting in India.
Potential technologies, parental materials of
varieties/hybrids, potential breeding lines of
vegetables, ornamental and fruits crops are
commercialized by sale of technologies to
entrepreneurs, private companies, KVKs, NGOs,
etc. as a part of revenue generation for the Institute
and more so mainly for wider spread of these
technologies. More than 370 clients have been
successful in dissemination of these technologies
through commercialization across the country by
marketing the products.
Physical and Financial
The Institute (including its regional stations)
has a sanctioned staff strength of 607 staff
members (154 scientific, 226 technical, 83
administrative and 145 supporting) as detailed in
the table below. The unified budget for the year
2018-19 including regional stations was Rs.
12,808.36 lakhs. Revenue was generated through
commercialization of technologies, consultancy
services, analytical testing and sale of farm-produce
and other means at the main station and the CHES
including the KVKs.

Staff Position

Category Sanctioned Filled Vacant

Scientific 153+1* 128+1* 25
Technical 226 146 79
Administrative 83 51 32
Supporting 145 85 60
Total 607+1* 411 196
* Director

STATEMENT SHOWING STATION-WISE REVENUE REALISED FOR THE PERIOD

From 1.4.2018 to 31.03.2019
Rs. in lakhs

S. IIHR CHES CHES CHES Total

No Head of Account Bangalore Chethalli B'war Hirehalli

1 Sale of Farm produce 26.33 14.36 27.48 2.34 70.51

2 Sale of Publication 5.45 0 0 0 5.45
3 Licence Fee/Guest House 17.63 6.05 0.02 0.04 23.74
4 Interest earned on Loans & Advances 15.55 0 0.04 0 15.59
5 Leave Salary & Pension Contribution 6.42 0 0 0 6.42
6 Analytical Testing fee 15.85 0 0 0 15.85
7 Application fee from candidate 0 0 0 0 0
8 Receipts from Service rendered 6.02 0 0 0 6.02
9 Consultancy Service 11.17 0 0 0 11.17
10 Misc. receipts 19.82 0.21 4.18 0 24.21
Total 124.24 20.62 31.72 2.38 178.96

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 UNIFIED - BUDGET ALLOCATION 2019-20 (BE)
Rs.in lakhs

S. Head Other than Grand

No. NEH & TSP NEH TSP SCSP Total
1 Grants for creation of Capital Assets
(CAPITAL) 281.26 0.00 0.00 30.00 311.26
2 Grants in Aid - Salaries (REVENUE) 0.00
Establishment Expenses 6105.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6105.00
3 Grants in Aid - General (REVENUE) 4655.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 4655.98
Traveling Allowance 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Research & Operational Expenses 700.00 8.00 75.15 50.00 833.15
Administrative Expenses 820.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 820.08
Miscellaneous Expenses 32.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.89
Grand Total (Capital + Revenue) 12645.21 8.00 75.15 80.00 12808.36

UNIFIED - BUDGET ALLOCATION 2018-19 (RE)

Rs. in lakh
S. Head Other than Grand
No. NEH & TSP NEH TSP SCSP Total
1 Grants for creation of Capital Assets
(CAPITAL) 281.26 0.00 0.00 30 281.26
2 Grants in Aid - Salaries (REVENUE) 0.00
Establishment Expenses 6105.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6105.00
3 Grants in Aid - General (REVENUE) 4700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4700.00
Traveling Allowance 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Research & Operational Expenses 700.00 8.00 75.15 50.00 783.15
Administrative Expenses 820.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 820.00
Miscellaneous Expenses 32.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.89
Grand Total (Capital + Revenue) 12689.15 8.00 75.15 80.00 12772.30

CONSOLIDATED EXPENDITURE FOR THE PERIOD (1.4.2018 TO 31.03.2019)

Rs. in lakh
S. Head Other than NEH TSP SCSP Grand
No. NEH & TSP Total
1 Grants for creation of Capital Assets
(CAPITAL) 281.26 0.00 0.00 30.00 311.26
2 Grants in Aid - Salaries (REVENUE) 0.00
Establishment Expenses 6105.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6105.00
3 Grants in Aid - General (REVENUE) 4655.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 4655.98
Traveling Allowance 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Research & Operational Expenses 700.00 8.00 75.15 50.00 833.15
Administrative Expenses 820.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 820.08
Miscellaneous Expenses 32.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.89
Grand Total (Capital + Revenue) 12645.21 8.00 75.15 80.00 12,808.36
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 2. Executive Summary
The significant achievements by ICAR-IIHR
during the period under report are summarized
below:
The Institute has developed 25 technologies and
obtained two national patents this year. Seven IIHR
new varieties (one in fruits and six in vegetables)
were approved by IX state seed sub-committee for
release this year. Besides various mobile and web
applications developed on crop management in
several crops, the Institute has also designed and
released Arka Bagwani App recently for the benefit
of farming community. Tribal sub-plan programme
and technologies spread in NE states, organic
farming, climate resilience, precision farming, soil
health, pesticide free produce, re-orientation of
projects for doubling the farmers income and
technology impact assessment were given top
priority.
Besides receiving many awards including 2 NAAS
fellowships this year, ICAR-IIHR has bagged 3
prestigious ICAR awards; one for Hindi magazine,
Bhagwani (Ganesh Shankara Vidyarthi Award);
Second for implementing ICAR research data
management guidelines and uploading of ICAR-
IIHR technologies in Krishi portal and third for
official language implementation. A total of 25
Ph.D. students and 13 M.Sc students were awarded
degrees during this year. National Horticulture Fair
was conducted during January 2019, wherein, more
than 30,000 farmers attended the fair and got
benefitted. The highlights of the research
achievements in various projects under operation
are presented below:
Crop genetic resources
ICAR-IIHR is the nodal center for the collection
and management of horticultural plant genetic
resources in the country. During the year under
report, several explorations were carried out by the
scientists of the Institute for collection of
germplasm. New collections were made in fruits
(202) vegetables (397) and ornamental crops (61)
from different parts of the country.
A large number of germplasm accessions of
horticultural crops are being conserved and
maintained in the field gene banks. Among fruit
crops, a total of 1110,190,759 and 54 viable
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germplasm are being conserved at main station
ICAR-IIHR, CHES, Bhubaneswar, Chettalli and
Hirehalli, respectively. Whereas in vegetable crops,
a total of 5694 and 842 viable germplasm are being
conserved at main station and at CHES
Bhubaneswar, respectively, including leafy and
other underutilized vegetables.
A total of 459 germplasm in flower crops and 225 in
medicinal crops and 33 accessions of mushroom are
also conserved at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. ICAR-
IIHR has been identified as the National Repository
for Rose by PPV&FRA, under which the digital
rose repository of 75 rose varieties have been built
for easy identification, grouping and selection of
varieties.
The germplasm collected and conserved has also
been characterized using Bioversity International or
NBPGR descriptors. In fruit crops, characters of 17
Appemidi and 26 mango accessions were
morphologically characterized and fruit parameters
of 25 accessions from FGB were characterized
based on Bioversity International descriptors. Nine
USDA germplasm of pomegranate were
characterized for vegetative and fruit traits. Two
varieties of guava, two exotic varieties of papaya,
and three custard apple varieties were characterized
for fruit traits as per the DUS descriptor. Three
germplasm of pineapple have been
morphologically characterized and evaluated for
yield and quality.
In vegetable crops, 5 in chilli, 54 in brinjal, 45 in
radish, 5 in onion were characterized using NBPGR
descriptors. A total of 1000 accessions were
evaluated for 24 characters based on NBPGR
descriptors for growth, yield and quality. A total of
42 cylindrical and 18 round types of bottle gourd
were evaluated for resistance to powdery mildew.
Forty-six accessions comprising 15 summer squash
and 26 butternut types were characterized for 14
quantitative and 11 qualitative traits based on
NBPGR descriptors. Eighty six drumstick
germplasm along with released varieties were
evaluated for leaf nutritional parameters.
Twenty-five germplasm lines of French bean were
evaluated for yield and yield attributing traits. One
hundred germplasm of pole type Dolichos bean
were characterized for Dolichos Yellow Mosaic
Virus (DYMV) resistance under natural field
conditions during summer of 2018. Eighty-seven
vegetable soybean germplasm were characterized
for powdery mildew resistance (Microsphaera
diffusa) under natural field conditions during
Kharif, 2018. Thirty-five germplasm of cowpea and
50 germplasm including five new collections of
garden pea were evaluated for various traits.
In ornamental and medicinal crops, two double
floret type tuberose accessions, Bidhan Rajani-19
and Bidhan Rajani-24 and two colour tuberose
accessions viz., pink and yellow were characterized
as per standard descriptors. Rose germplasm were
screened for black spot (Diplocarpon rosae) and
identified new source of resistance. Three species of
marigold were characterized for their sexual system
to develop male sterile lines. Twenty-five
genotypes of China aster were characterized as per
DUS test guidelines and categorized into different
colour groups. Quantitative and qualitative
parameters of 12 accessions of Centella asiatica
were evaluated. Kalmegh was assessed for the total
biomass and total andrographolide content in 31
lines.
In mango, out of 27 varieties screened for fruit fly
and stone weevil infestation, var. Chambu showed
20 per cent less incidence under exposed condition
while Manjbe Pasand, Mandaviya and Hur varieties
showed 20 per cent incidence of fruit fly under
exposed condition. Under unexposed condition, the
Manjbe Pasand, Haleema, Rasool and Hur varieties
had shown < 2% stone weevil infestation. Among
24 mango varieties screened for anthracnose
(Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) artificial
inoculation, <5% PDI was observed in varieties
such as Adipur, Thenkasi, Rumani and H-39.
Based on diversity analysis of 96 jamun accessions,
J-6 and IC 0621981 were found superior. Sixteen
clones of Coorg mandarin were evaluated in situ.
The collections of rambutan CHES R-8 recorded
maximum number of fruits/trees. Among 26
promising accessions of avocado, the maximum
number of fruits (821) per tree was recorded in
accession CHESPA-III-1.
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In guava screening for Fusarium wilt showed
infection ranging from 0 (in P. cattleianum) to 75
(in Allahabad Safeda). The fruit fly infestation in
guava under choice test ranged from 0% in P. mole
to 100% in P. chinensis.
In vegetable crops, 120 Capsicum spp. genotypes
were evaluated for pungency during the year and
among them the highly pungent lines with
promising capsaicinoids content were identified,
including IHR 4550. Lines resistance to purple
blotch and moisture stress have been identified in
onion. Three carrot germplasm lines, T1-122, IPC-
122 and black wonder were identified for high root
yield and quality.
Of the 100 pole type Dolichos bean germplasm
evaluated for Dolichos Yellow Mosaic Virus
(DYMV) resistance, 23 genotypes were highly
resistant. Out of 87 vegetable soybean germplasm
evaluated for 18 pod quality and yield traits, 5
accessions (AGS 406, AGS 461, AGS 610, AGS
457, AGS 459) were promising for vegetable
purpose and 59 genotypes were highly resistant to
powdery mildew.
Evaluation of 10 elite lines of cucumber against the
check Swarna Agethi showed that IIHR-438-1S4
(IC-613488) recorded the highest fruit yield of
25.67 t/ha with 12.27 PDI followed by IIHR-440-3-
5 (23.37 t/ha with PDI of 15). Sixty-nine red and 23
orange fleshed watermelon ice box inbreds have
been evaluated and lines 58, 59, 64 in red flesh and
lines 4 and 10 in orange flesh backgrounds are
found promising.
In drumstick, IIHR-D-16 recorded 135 fruits per
plant compared to PKM-1 (105 fruits/ plant).
Amaranthus germplasm (285 numbers) were
evaluated for morphological parameters and
consumer preference. The nutritional and
biochemical profiling of 13 other edible leafy
vegetables revealed that Enhydra fluctuans (locally
called Hil Milchi) contained higher phenolics and
antioxidant potential.
DNA fingerprinting of IIHR released varieties/
hybrids/ registered genotypes using SSR markers in
111 vegetable crops (of 23 spp.), 23 fruit crops (of 4
spp.), 93 ornamental crops (of 10 spp.), and 9
medicinal crops (1 spp.) was carried out.
Crop Improvement
The mango hybrids R6P11 and R4P10 were
selected for high yield and better quality. A
promising hybrid of mango H-14 (Amrapali x Arka
Anmol) was developed. Two hermaphrodite papaya
plants of the BC1 progenies (Arka Prabhath x V.
parviflora) showed moderate resistance to PRSV
with desirable fruit quality. CRISPR/Cas9 gene
editing of recessive resistance gene eIF4E of
papaya to impart PRSV resistance is being
attempted. H13-14, a progeny of Purple Local x
Allahabad Safeda has been identified and was
released as Arka Poorna through VTIC at the
Institute level. Mutation of Dogridge root stock
using single node cuttings and semi hard wood
cuttings was attempted.
In sapota, highest fruit weight of more than 100 g
was observed in accessons 3-13-11, 3-9-6 & 9-12a-
1 and high TSS of more than 25ºB was observed in
3-12-9, 9-3-3 & 9-2a-5.
Two USDA accessions 99A and 108B of
pomegranate were free of blight symptoms in the
initial field screening. Gamma mutants of Bhagwa
namely G15/11, G21/18 and G 31/8 were
shortlisted. Pre-breeding lines of annona (19/26 and
16/10) were identified for self-fruitfulness.
The less bitter selections of pummelo RYT, 25-5
and 16-5 were identified. Partial genome sequence
of jackfruit was carried out using the NGS Illumina
Hiseq Platform.
An interspecific hybrid of tomato (TLBER-38-7 x
S. pennellii LA-1940) was successfully developed
to introgress genes resistant to Tuta absoluta. The
tomato hybrids (H 387, H-4, H-8 and H 16)
pyramided with Ty2 and Ty3 were found resistant to
Tomato leaf curl New Delhi Virus at IARI New
Delhi under Natural epiphytotic conditions.
Ty markers ty5+ty6 genes were pyramided in to
Arka Vikas and PKM-1 background for resistance
to ToLCNDV. F1 hybrids in acidic segment, H-397
recorded the highest yield (52 t/ha) with resistance
to all the four diseases viz; ToLCD, BW, EB and LB.
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H-397 was identified as Arka Abhed and F1 hybrid
H-391 as Arka Vishesh by VTIC. Arka Vishesh has
good processing qualities.
Arka Khyati CGMS based high yielding F1 hybrid
of chilli was recommended by IX State Seed Sub-
committee for release in Karnataka. Molecular
markers linked to ChVMV resistance genes in chilli
were identified. Six bell pepper F1 hybrids with
powdery mildew tolerance were evaluated for yield
and fruit quality. CPMRH-1 bell pepper F1 hybrid
was identified for release by VTIC as 'Arka
Athulya' suitable for fresh green market and yielded
45-50t/ ha in 140-150 days.
Arka Nikita, F1 hybrid of okra had highest fruit yield
of 26.15 t/ha and lesser YVMV incidence tested in
two hot spots of India. Okra F1 hybrid OKH -25 with
early flowering (42 DAS), 3.6 branches/plant.
Medium fruit length and diameter, suitable for both
Kharif and Rabi seasons gave highest fruit yield of
32.22 t/ha. A total of eight entries were evaluated
under DUS testing.
The BIL-4, 53, 72, 99, 135 and 154 families of
watermelon were found to be consistently resistant
to WBNV over last three years of evaluation. The
drumstick accessions MC-6 (190.6 mg), MC-5
(301.1%) and MC-4 (400.7%) recorded highest Fe
content. Sel-22 named “Arka Siri”, a cantaloupe
weighing about 1 kg each, with sweet, dark-orange
flesh (TSS 12%) and a strong, musky aroma was
submitted for PPV & FRA registration.
Cucumber hybrid CH-9 recorded the highest fruit
yield with resistance to downy mildew (13%
PDI). A parthenocarpic elite lines of cucumber
IIHR-435-1 was found superior for yield and
quality. Gherkin hybrid IIHR-GH-2, recorded
highest fruit yield of 9.95 t/ha with 263 fruits per
plant followed by GH-1(8.56 t/ha) with 189 fruits
per plant. SRAP marker Me10-F/Em6-R linked to
ToLCNDV resistance was identified. Fourty-three
promising IPS of ridgegourd recorded combined
resistance to DM + ToLCNDV with DM score of
0-2 and Virus score of 0-1 were selected and
advanced.
The callus formation and shoot multiplication has
been standardized with shoot tips of bitter gourd.
Out of 31 genotypes screened, IIHR-80-1-2 and
IIHR-80-1-3 (M. balsamina) were free from
powdery mildew. Inheritance of powdery mildew
resistance in resistant genotype IIHR-144-1 was
governed by dominant-recessive epistasis or
dominant inhibitory epistasis.
Evaluation for yield and quality in radish identified
42 accessions of non-splitting types. Eight heat
tolerant types have been identified of which Acc. 17
recorded the highest root yield. Twenty five diverse
colored carrot germplasm lines were evaluated for
yield and quality. Two best performing pure male
sterile lines were developed and evaluated in carrot.
High carotene advanced breeding male lines
namely HC-66-39, HC-68-43 and HC-69-43 were
developed. Advanced breeding lines of carrot
resistant to nematodes and powdery mildew were
identified.
In dolichos bean, among 120 accessions, four
potential accessions were identified for distinct pod
traits and earliness at CHES, Bhubaneswar.
One IPS of brinjal namely IIHR438-2 x 2BMG-1-1
was promising with potential yield of 2.65 kg/plant
and resistance to bacterial wilt. The interspecific
hybrid progenies advanced to (F7) showed
resistance for shoot and fruit borer infestation under
open field.
F1 hybrids of onion were developed for resistance to
purple blotch disease, bulb yield and quality. Fifteen
advance lines of onion were screened for resilient
to moisture stress, bulb yield and quality. F1 hybrids
of yellow, rose and multiplier onion for export were
developed.
In tuberose, identified short spike (50.35 cm) line
17-22-HS-57, suitable for pot plant with sturdy
spike, rosette floret arrangement and attractive
florets. Two hybrid selections of gladiolus, in red-
purple group IIHRG-6 and in purple–violet group
IIHRG-12 were identified by VTIC and were
named as Arka Ranjini and Arka Pratham,
respectively.
In breeding rose for protected cultivation, two lines
IIHRR 13-3-1 and IIHRR 7-7 were found
promising. Three breeding lines have been
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identified as garden rose varieties viz., Arka
Kinnari, Arka Sharmeeli and Arka Sinchana.
Advance breeding line of standard type of carnation
IIHR-CH-13 was found to be promising with the
presence of clove fragrance, serrated frilled petals at
tip with the diameter of 6.02 cm and vase life of
9.68 days.
IIHR4-8 was found promising for day neutral trait
and pot culture in Chrysanthemum. In China aster
purelines 13-1-1, 13-1-2, 13-1-5 and 13-3-1 were
found promising for long stalk, attractive flower
colour and extended vase life, suitable for cut
flower and bedding.
Mutant line of crossandra was identified by VTIC as
Arka Chenna having medium sized flower and
higher shelf life compared to local variety. The
stabilised male sterile lines of marigold includes
IIHR 10521, IIHRMWS-2 and IIHRM 2-3. 'Arka
Agni' and IIHRM 2-3 were found to have potential
for natural dye, phytochemical extraction and
pharmaceutical uses.
Crop Protection
Incidence of mango fruit borer (Citripestis
eutraphera), an emerging pest, has been recorded
on major cultivars of mango. Bioassay studies with
IIHR strains of entomo pathogenic nematode,
Steinernema sp. @ 100 IJ/ml and Bacillus
thuringiensis (Bt) resulted in 100% mortality of
larvae of mango stem borer. In-silico analysis
identified Odorant Binding Proteins OBP 99a,
OBP15, OBP7, OBP 17 and OBP 83ef having
strongest affinity to methyl eugenol, a commercial
lure used for trapping males of Oriental fruit fly. A
greater diversity of sex pheromones deployed by
insects as long-range copulation signals was
studied.
Olfactometer bioassay studies revealed headspace
samples of jack fruits elicited strong positive
behavioral response in female B. dorsalis.
Integrated disease management module in papaya
for papaya ring spot virus was developed. Bio
management using FYM enriched biocontrol
bacteria, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens was found to
be effective against nematode control in
pomegranate. Integrated disease management
(IDM) reduced wilt incidence in pomegranate
caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata.
The two virulent guava wilt causing pathogens viz.,
Fusarium solani (GW10) and Fusarium oxysporum
were identified based on tef gene sequencing.
Bacterial bioagents were tested for nematode
management in guava and suspension of neem cake
with B. amyloliquefaciens reduced (46.3%)
nematode population. Potent kairomones were
identified for mealybug predator in custard apple.
The plasmids responsible for virulence of
phytoplasma were isolated and characterized.
An effective IPM module against Tuta absoluta was
developed which reduced Tuta damage in tomato
to 6 % against 56% in control.
Bioagents that were isolated from chilli leaves
controlled bacterial leaf spot incidence (55.4-
66.6%) in Chilli. Effect of entomopathogenic
nematodes (EPN) on ash weevils in brinjal
caused 74.8% mortality under field conditions.
Oviposition preferences of Aleurothrixes
trachoides on tomato, brinjal and chillies were
studied and tomato and brinjal were found to be
preferred.
Pest diversity was studied in drumstick and found
leaf eating caterpillar/webber, Noorda blitealis was
active from June to February causing damage 20 to
100%.
Three species of native pollinators viz., Indian
honey bee (Apis cerana), stingless bee,
(Tetragonula iridipennis) and Blue bottle fly,
Chrysomya megacephala were evaluated for their
pollination efficiency of cucumber and watermelon
under polyhouse. All the three species were found
foraging on flowers of both the crops.
At CHES, Bhubaneswar, fungi associated with
collar and root rot of pointed gourd (Trichosanthes
dioica) have been isolated. Bacillus pumilis and
Trichoderma harzianum (HAR-4B) was found
effective for Phytophthora leaf blight and fruit rot
management in capsicum. Using virus specific
primers, the virus affecting dolichos was
confirmed as dolichos yellow mosaic virus.
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Soil application of FYM enriched with Bacillus
amyloliquefaciens resulted in increased spike yield
to the extent of 26.26% in gerbera. PCR based
diagnostics for detection of aphid borne polero
virus in vegetable crops was developed. The generic
primer amplifies 0.4 kb DNA fragment from polero
virus infected samples but not in healthy control.
Residue analysis of eight pesticides including four
insecticides and four fungicides was carried out as
per good agricultural practices (GAP) in
pomegranate and details of half life and post harvest
interval were given. Washing tomato fruits under
running water dislodged chlorantraniliprole,
chlorpyriphos and imidacloprid residues to the
extent of 63 to 74 per cent.
Crop Production
The mango var. Akra Neelachal Kesari performed
better on Y and vertical trellis system compared to
the conventional system, because of better light
distribution, resulting in more productive shoots,
fruit yield and yield efficiency.
Irrigation of mango trees after flower bud initiation
increased fruits set, stigma and pollen amino acids
and sugars and reduced the ABA content of pollens,
especially in Amrapali.
Girdling and complete defoliation of Totapuri
(regular bearer) and Alphonso (irregular bearer)
before the cool inductive conditions resulted in
vegetative growth at the shoot apical meristem in
both varieties, proving that the floral signal
originates from the leaves. Flowering in Totapuri
variety required signal from fewer leaves compared
to Alphonso. The stigma receptivity in mango
varieties as indicated by the peroxidase activity was
significantly higher in the cultivar Amrapali
followed by Dashehari and Arka Udaya on the day
of anthesis. Salicylic acid and pollen IAA content
was also significantly higher in Amrapali.
Branch bending of guava cv. Arka amulya during
summer and winter contained shoot growth and
improved flushing, flowering and crop yield. Foliar
application of ethephon in cv. Allahabad Safeda in
month of May was the best crop regulation
treatment for removal of rainy season crop load and
increase in Mrigbahar intensity and winter season
crop yield. In salinity tolerance studies, Psidium
catellianum (Lemon guava) showed relatively high
tolerance, while P. chinensis was susceptible.
Irrigation, meeting 40% evaporation replenishment
during vegetative stage and 80% during
reproductive stage in the guava (var. Arka Mridula)
resulted in higher fruit yield.
Among canopy management practices in grapes,
berry thinning at 8 mm coupled with ethrel spray @
200 ppm recorded less compact and good quality
bunches in Red Globe and Crimson seedless
coloured grape varieties.
In Crimson Seedless grapes, spraying GA3 @ 5 ppm
at pre bloom stage resulted in significantly good
quality bunches. Spraying copper hydroxide or
sulfur @ 2 g/L on Red Globe produced less
compact bunches. Application of 40% soluble
potassium fertilizers with 60% soil application of
SOP can improve berry quality parameters and
yield in Sharad Seedless.
Arka Sahan grafted on Annona reticulata exhibited
erect growth habit with few primary branching. In
Annona, it is possible to replace 25% of chemical
fertilizers with the bio-fertilizer consortium for
better fruit yield.
In papaya, partial root zone drying irrigation studies
showed, wetted perimeter of soil was significantly
higher with 70% evaporation replenishment,
alternating the irrigation sites at 8 days interval,
irrigation meeting 60% of ER resulted in enhanced
photosynthetic rate, lower transpiration rate, lower
stomatal conductance, increased ABA production
and higher fruit yield
In custard apple giving three foliar sprays of NAA
during flowering at monthly interval was effective
in improving crop yield in Arka Neelachal Vikram.
In A. squamosa (Balanagar) pollen tube length and
germination was higher than Arka Sahan. The Arka
Sahan pollen were tetrads, whereas the self-fruiting
type A. squamosa pollen were a monad. In papaya,
spraying of GA3 @ 150-200 ppm increased shoot
length and thereby gave 70% grafting success in
seedlings.
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In pineapple, prevalence of low temperature
(≤ 15 °C) during Dec–Jan was the most critical
factor for flower induction in varieties Queen and
Mauritius. The ethylene inhibitors, salicylic acid
and cobalt nitrate, were effective in inhibiting
flowering induction by 9.2%.
In dragon fruit, the single post training system in the
open condition took lesser days from flowering to
harvest, than the T-Support system in protected
conditions. Multi-storey cropping system
comprising of 50% mango + 35% dragon fruit +
15% pineapple, with an enhanced LER (land
equivalent ratio) of 1.4 and cost benefit ratio of
2.78 has been developed.
Effect of foreign pollen on fruit quality (Xenia
effect) was studied in dragon fruit. The fruit quality
was improved by using red fleshed type as a pollen
source for white flesh dragon accession, or vice-
versa. Pink fleshed dragon fruits have higher
phenolics and antioxidant potential.
Arka Samrat scion grafted on root stocks of Hawai
7996 and BN-10-2 offer bacterial wilt tolerance and
higher yields. Of the five hybrids of cherry tomato
tested, Cheramy (Rz) (Red round) recorded
significantly higher yield, with an average berry
size and quality attributes..
Bi-weekly fertigation application of 100% RDF
NPK fertilizers on chilli hybrids, Arka Meghana,
Arka Harita and Arka Khyati, resulted in higher
yield and plant growth. Grafting in chilli with Arka
Harita as scion on root stock of IIHR 1729 (bacterial
wilt resistant) and IIHR 4517 (for moisture stress)
recorded higher yield and ascorbic content.
Grafting green bell pepper hybrid Indra on chilli
root stocks gave higher yield and was resistant to
nematodes, compared to non-grafted Indra hybrid.
The Capsicum genotypes, IHR 3241, IHR 3240
belonging to Capsicum baccatum, IHR-3226
belonging to C. annuum showed better root
characteristics, ideal for enhancing water stress
tolerance.
Fertigation in onion cultivars Arka Bheem, Arka
Kirtiman and Arka Niketan, with bi-weekly
application of 100% RDF of NPK, resulted in
increased yield. Onion crop at bulb formation stage
was highly sensitive to water logging resulting in
lower bulb yield, than water logging at vegetative
and post bulb formation stages.
In English cucumber, organic farming experiments,
application of FYM @ 50 t/ha at basal +
Jeevamrutha + Panchagavya + AMC gave the
highest yield, earning a net revenue of 1.18 to 1.45
lakh/ acre with a B:C ratio ranging from 1.46 to
1.67.
Fertigation with100% RDF of NPK to ridge gourd
cv. Arka Prasan, recorded 12 to 54% higher yields
and superior plant growth characters over soil
application treatment.
In organic farming experiments conducted on bush
type dolichos bean var. Arka Amogh, substituting
100% recommended N through FYM recorded high
yields on par with safe vegetable production
methods, though lesser than INM yield.
In rose var. Arka Swadesh flower stalk production
in plants budded on Natal Briar and Rosa multiflora
root stocks were significantly higher in summer,
under poly house conditions. About 60-90% of the
flower stalks registered stalk length of above 45 cm
considered as grade A and B quality. In open field,
both loose flower cultivar Arka Parimala and cut
flower cultivar Arka Swadesh registered similar
flower yield in drip irrigation.
In chrysanthemum var. Arka Yellow Gold,
irrigation at 0.8 ER in combination with 75% RDF
NPK/ha/year during vegetative, bud and flowering
phenophases along with application of Arka
Microbial Consortium (AMC) @ 12.5 kg/ha
produced the maximum flower yield and
physiological crop growth parameters. The shelf
life for flowers was 4 days in 150-gauge
polyethylene package at ambient temperature.
In gerbera var. Julia, irrigation at 0.8 ER during
vegetative and flowering phenophases in
combination with NPK produced the maximum
stalk length and water use efficiency. Efficient
nutrient use cultivars in gerbera were Balance >
Stanza >Danaellen>ArkaAshwa>ArkaNesara>
Faith > Terra Kalina. Optimum leaf number per
plant for flower stalk yield of 3.43 was estimated at
8
18.6, while optimum range for leaf number was
14.1 to 22.4. Significant variations in growth, total
biomass and partitioning to leaf, flower stalk and
cormels was observed among cultivars of gladioli,
when cormels were used as planting material.
For ratoon crop of tuberose var. Arka Prajwal,
scheduling irrigation at 0.8 ER at vegetative, 1.0 ER
at flowering and 0.6 ER at dormancy phenophases
in combination with defined nutrient scheduling at
vegetative, flowering, dormancy, ratoon vegetative
phase and ratoon flowering phase resulted in higher
flower yield.
The N, P and K (95:73.3:168.6 kg/ha) dose of
fertilizers for marigold var. Arka Agni under
fertigation resulted in 8 to 10% increase in yield. In
Lilium cv. Pavia MJH, the protocol for mass
multiplication of true to type disease free planting
material using leaves, outer and inner bulb scales
for explants in MS medium supplemented with
BAP and NAA has been standardized.
The ascorbic acid content followed by relative
water content were significantly correlated and
contributed to the Air Pollution Tolerance Index
(APTI) index of six different trees and shrubs . The
plant species Syngonium, Chlorophytum, Xanadu,
Sensveria and Pepromia had good growth
parameters in vertical landscape gardening, in a
matrix of Arka fermented cocopeat with leca (3:1).
A water efficient mushroom production technology
(reduction in water requirement by 55.49%) was
evolved by reducing particle size of paddy straw to
less than 5 mm and addition of 4% wheat bran,
exhibited BE of 52.7% compared to traditionally
used paddy straw pieces of 150-200 mm size.
Crop utilization and farm mechanization
Ready-to-serve (RTS) mango beverage prepared
from canned Alphonso mango pulp and
probioticated with Lactobacillus helveticus could
be stored for 90 days under refrigerated conditions
without significant deterioration in taste and
flavour. A process was developed to produce osmo-
dried totapuri and alphonso slices using liquid
sorbitol (67oBrix) as osmotic agent. Use of 1-MCP
as ethylene inhibitor was more beneficial in
extending the storage life of guava.
Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 was found suitable
for probiotication of pomegranate juice. A process
was developed for the extraction of natural
antioxidants from pomegranate rind. The pectin
content of jackfruit in waste peel ranged from
0.97% (G-31) to 2.49% (GKVK-1). Among the
quality parameter of pectin, MRS had the highest
equivalent weight (1250) followed by HMT
(980.39).
Jackfruit beverage with 15% pure juice had shelf
life of six months under ambient conditions without
significant change in its physico-chemical and
sensory quality and devoid of microbial spoilage.
Recipe for Mushroom Moringa leaf and Mushroom
Brahmi chutney powder has been standardized
using oyster mushroom and nutrient profile of
mushroom chutney powders was analysed.
Garlic bulb breaker cum peeler was designed and
developed at ICAR-IIHR with a peeling efficiency
of 85-92%.
A solar power integrated outdoor mobile mushroom
cropping chamber has been developed at ICAR-
IIHR to grow mushrooms in peri-urban, rural areas
and rooftop.
A solar based Arka mobile vending van has been
designed and developed by ICAR-IIHR to maintain
the shelf life of produce.
Studies on ultra drying for enhancing storage life of
seeds revealed that irrespective of moisture levels
the seed quality was maintained under both
controlled (150C) and ambient temperatures up to
36-42 months in some crops (eggplant, ridge gourd,
onion, coriander, chilli, watermelon, bottle gourd
and peas).
Economics of production, marketing and trade:
e-NAM has been implemented in 585 markets in 16
states and 2 UTs through e-platform trading at
APMC/ state levels, includes several horticultural
commodities. Non-awareness of e-NAM Platform,
non-implementation of online payment, lack of
market intelligence are the major constraints in
adoption of e-NAM by the farmers and the traders.
AMC and fermented coco peat culture in nursery
management resulted in 37% higher germination,
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41% higher gross returns and doubled the net
returns than local nursery management practice for
rooting media.
Statistics Research
Using rank based non-parametric method it was
possible to identify Okra GMS line OKMSH-2 as
the most stable performer for quality, YVMV and
yield traits. This method can be used in varietal
release programs, extended to MLT based varietal
release. Selection Indices were constructed based
on 21 morphological and biochemical traits in 44
hybrids of sapota using linear discriminant
function.
Logistic nonlinear growth models were developed
to capture the inherent non-linear growth and hence
to compute area under disease progression for
powdery mildew incidence individually for 29
entries of advanced breeding lines and germplasm
of bitter gourd; highest apparent infection rate was
recorded in the genotype, Arka Harit and the least in
IIHR-80-1-2 and IIHR-80-1-3.
Logistic growth model developed for estimation of
AUDPC for PRSV incidence in papaya showed
11% increase in R2 compared to the linear. ANN
models for leaf curl incidence in chilli showed that
the whitefly vector population and maximum
temperature observed a week prior, expressed about
74.8% of the incidence in subsequent weeks.
Components of variance worked out for F1 hybrids,
parents, in China aster lines revealed that selection
based on phenotypic performance will be reliable
due to narrow difference between GCV and PCV
estimates for yield related traits.
Computer applications
Database and online user interface have been
developed for chilli characterization. The system
has been developed in WAMP (Windows Apache
MySQL PHP) environment.
Web applications for decision support systems for
crop management of French bean, watermelon and
chilli have been developed using web design for the
interface with navigation menu, grouping contents
in to crop production, disease and pest management
and cultivation practices.
 3. Research Achievements

3.1 Crop Genetic Resources

3.1.1. Germplasm Exploration, Collection and Characterization
Fruit Crops

Crop Germplasm Areas explored Total Number of

collected germplasm germplasm
during conserved as characterized
2018-19 on 31.03.2019 during 2018-19
- - 767 (IIHR, 43
Mango Bengaluru)
- - 105 (CHES, -
Bhubaneswar)
Guava 06 Allahabad (UP) 62 02
Papaya 03 Maharashtra 35 02
Annona 07 Udaipur (Rajasthan) & 30 03
Dakshina Kannada
(Karnataka)
Pineapple 03 Srikakulam 20 03
(Andhra Pradesh) &
Vazhakulam (Kerala)
Jackfruit 168 Karnataka 24 -
Wood Apple 12 Chhattisgarh, 19 19
Telangana &
Karnataka
Coorg Mandarin 16 Somwarpet &
Virajpet (Karnataka) 36 -
Tamarind 317 Simdega (Jharkhand) 52 317

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Jackfruit: One of the elite clones has been
identified and named as Shankara. It is a selection
from 25-year-old tree in the farmer's field of Sri.
Shankaraiah, Chowdlapura village in Tumkur
District of Karnataka. The fruit contains edible,
sweet, aromatic, medium crispy bulbs and coppery
red colored flakes. Biochemical studies indicated
presence of high health promoting and functional
food components in this fruit.

Cross section of Jackfruit Shankara

Minor fruits: Fruiting characteristics of Careya

arborea, salacia chinensis, Peanut butter fruit,
Canito, Surinam cherry, Citrus hindsi, Ugrassa,
Chalmogra, Garcinia mundro, Crateagus sp,
Azima tetracantha were recorded. Multiplication
of 21 minor fruits and mmineral nutritional
Coppery red bulbs of jackfruit Shankara analysis of 32 minor fruit were done.
Vegetable Crops:

Crop Germplasm Areas explored Total Number of

collected germplasm as germplasm
during on 31.03.2019 characterized
2018-19 during 2018-19
Tomato 02 Bijapur & Bellary 750 -
(Karnataka)
06 Secondary sources 2012 (IIHR, 55
Chilli Bengaluru)
- - 140 (CHES, 140
Bhubaneswar)
Bell Pepper 10 Solan (HP) & Raichur 28 18
(Karnataka)
Brinjal 05 Chitradurga & 348 54
Ranibennur (Karnataka)
Okra 06 Goa & Koppal 1559 1000
(Karnataka)
Cucumber 30 Bellary (Karnataka) & 261 -
NBPGR RS. Bowali
(Uttarakhand)

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Bitter gourd 13 Odisha, Karnataka, 159 -
Maharashtra & Delhi
Ridge gourd & 33 Andhra Pradesh, 146 -
Sponge gourd Karnataka, Kerala,
Maharashtra & Uttar
Pradesh
Bottle gourd 17 Karnataka 134 -
Ash gourd 13 Karnataka 23 -
Pointed gourd - - 48 (CHES,
Bhubaneswar) -
Pumpkin & 26 Karnataka 89 41
Summer squash
Radish 15 Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, 60 45
Assam & New Delhi
Onion 09 Karnataka 225 50
Carrot 08 Karnataka 210 -
French bean 05 Karnataka & Odisha 316 (IIHR, 18
Bengaluru)
04 Araku Valley 10 (CHES,
(Andhra Pradesh) Bhubaneswar) 06
Cowpea 13 Karnataka & Rajasthan 417 38
Garden Pea 05 Karnataka & Odisha 145 50
Dolichos bean 51 Odisha & Karnataka 227 (IIHR,
Bengaluru) 100
- - 145 (CHES,
Bhubaneswar) 08
Vegetable Soybean 04 Secondary source, 87 87
ICAR-IISR, Indore
Cluster bean 04 Bikaner (Rajasthan) & 42 38
Bellary, Koppal and
Bijapur (Karnataka)
Drumstick 90 Tamil Nadu, 136 (IIHR, 90
Karnataka & Bengaluru)
Andhra Pradesh 86 (CHES, -
- - Bhubaneswar)
Curry Leaf 61 Tamil Nadu, 61 -
Karnataka & Odisha
Amaranthus - - 285 45
Other leafy 02 Boudh & Khordha 28 13
vegetables (Odisha)

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Flower and Medicinal Crops:

Crop Germplasm Areas explored Total Number of

collected germplasm as germplasm
during on 31.03.2019 characterized
2018-19 during 2018-19
Rose 317 13
Tuberose 04 BCKV, Kalyani (WB) 24 04
Chrysanthemum 11 TNAU, Coimbatore (TN) 92 43
Carnation - - 80 -
Marigold - - 60 08
Jasmine - - - 39
China aster - - - 29
Mandukaparni - - 27 -
Multipurpose 46 B.R. Hills 46 -
ornamentals (Karnataka)
Gladiolus - - 66 -
Gerbera - - 40 12
Anthurium - - 31 -
Crossandra - - 20
Dhalia Hosur (TN) 15 -
Bhringaraj 102 Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, 102 30
Andhra Pradesh, Kerala,
West Bengal, Assam &
NBPGR
Betelvine - - 109 -
Velvet bean - - 85 -
Coleus forskohlii - - 45 -
Kalmegh - - 54 -
Aloe - - 37 -
Mushroom - - 83 1

Bhringaraj: The whole genome sequence of
bhringaraj was carried out using Illumina Nex seq
technology and probable SSR sequences were
identified.
Marigold: Three species of marigold were
characterized for their sexual system to develop
male sterile lines. Gynomonoecious, hemophrodite
and gynoecious systems were found to be
prevailing in Tagets erecta while T. patula and
T. minuta had only hermaphrodite system.

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 Diversity in marigold
DNA fingerprinting : Two hundred thirty-six
IIHR released varieties/hybrids/registered
genotypes of 38 crop species were genotyped using
SSR markers
DNA fingerprinting of varieties/hybrids/registered genotypes
3.1.2. Germplasm conservation and
domestication
Pollen cryopreservation of Solanum species:
Pollen collection and germination protocols have
been optimized for various species of Solanum and
all the species were cryopreserved. Out of 26
accessions tested for pollen germination, Solamum
indicum recorded maximum germination in vitro
and S. melongena WCGR recorded minimum in
vitro. Seven accessions after cryopreservation for 2
months had not shown any reduction in pollen
viability.
Chilli: At CHES, Bhubaneswar,140 germplasm
accessions collected from Eastern and North-
Eastern India are being maintained .
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Genetic diversity of Chilli maintained
at CHES, Bhubaneswar
Trichosanthes spp.: Trichosanthes bracteata
collected from Kerala through exploration and
Trichosanthes majuscula collected from ICAR-
NBPGR, Umiam, Meghalaya are being used for
improvement in pointed gourd. Forty-eight local
types collected from various pointed gourd
growing regions of state have been multiplied and
planted in experimental farm for screening against
major diseases at CHES, Bhubaneswar.
3.1.3. Evaluation of germplasm for yield,
quality and biotic resistance
Fruit Crops
Mango: Out of 27 varieties screened for fruit fly
and stone weevil infestation, var. Chambu showed
less incidence (20%) under exposed condition.
Varieties Manjbe Pasand, Haleema, Rasool and
Hur varieties had shown < 2% stone weevil
infestation, under unexposed condition.
Among 24 mango varieties screened with anthocyanins, total phenols, DPPH and FRAP.
artificial inoculation of anthracnose Seeds of collection from Dharwad were rich in
(Colletotrichum gloeosporioides), <5% PDI was total phenols, flavanoids, tannins, DPPH and
observed in varieties such as Adipur, Thenkasi FRAP.
Rumani and H-39.
Coorg mandarin: At CHES, Chettali, sixteen
Evaluated the putative mutant populations and promising clones of Coorg mandarin were
recorded early flowering (within 36 months) in evaluated in situ. Among 16 clones, the average
EMS (1%) and GA 3 (200 ppm) derived fruit weight ranged from 127.8 to 147.3 gm, fruit
populations. A very significant correlation between yield 14.8 to 21.3 Kg, juice percent 43.7 to 53.6%,
leaf and fruit sap volatile such as β-Pinene and β- number of seeds per fruit 14.8 to 19.3. However,
Phellandrene was found in 35 appemidi genotypes. there were no significant differences with respect
Guava: Three wild species of guava (Psidium to fruit quality traits like TSS and titrable acidity
cattleianum, P. chinensis and P. guineense) along content.
with Purple local and Allahabad Safeda were Avocado: Twenty-six promising accessions of
screened for their response to two isolates of avocado were evaluated for fruit yield and quality
Fusarium wilt pathogen viz. GW-10 (from at CHES, Chettali. Among them, the maximum
Kanpur) and GW-G (from Guntur). The number of fruits per tree was recorded in CHESPA-
preliminary results revealed that the per cent III-1 (821) followed by CHESPA-XIII-1 (765),
infection ranged from 0 (in P. cattleianum) to with an average fruit weight of 429 g and 476 g,
75 (in Allahabad Safeda) in GW-10 (Kanpur) respectively. The fruit shape index ranged from
strain and 0 (in P. cattleianum) to 80 (in 0.726 (CHESPA-V-1) to 1.44 (CHESPA-I-1).
P. chinensis followed by 75 (in Allahabad Safeda) Based on pooled analysis, 2 avocado accessions
in GW-G ( Guntur) strain. (CHES-PA-III-1 and CHES-PA-XIII-1) were
In fruit fly screening, four wild species of guava found better for yield and fruit quality.
were screened for their response to choice and no
choice tests. It was observed that all the wild
species were susceptible to fruit fly, except P. molle
for choice test (B. correcta). The fruit fly
infestation for Bactocera correcta under choice
test ranged from 0.00% (P. molle ) to 100%
(P. chinensis), whereas, under no choice test it was
in the range of 66.67 (P. molle) to 100%
(P. chinensis). As regards to B. dorsalis, it ranged
from 46.15 (P. cattleianum) to 83.33%
(P. chinensis) under choice test and under no
choice condition, it ranged from 51.61%
( P. cattelianum) to 100% (P. chinensis).
Jamun: Seventy-five accessions were maintained
in field. Thirteen accessions had good pulp to seed
ratio and 11 accessions had larger seed with low
pulp to seed ratio. Highest fruit weight was
observed in accession 1-6 where fruit weight was
16g, seeds of 2.8 g per fruit were observed in
accession J-6. A collection from Madhya Pradesh,
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Rambutan: The maximum number of fruits per
tree was recorded in CHES R-8 (1161) followed by
CHES R-28 (987). Fruit weight varied from
17.12 g (CHRS R-XVII-3) to 54.34 g (CHES R-
XVIII-5). Among the new collections, CHESR-III-
11, CHESR-IX-10, CHES-XI-11, CHESR-X-9,
CHESR-XV-7, CHESR-XVIII-5 were found
better with respect to fruit weight and yield.
Dragon fruit: Variations in flowering behavior,
fruit shape, fruit weight, peel thickness, pulp
content, pulp colour, seed content and biochemical
properties (total phenol and flavonoid content)
were recorded at CHES, Bhubaneswar. Among
these, collection 1 was found promising in terms of
precocity, yield potential and fruit quality.
Collection 2 & 3 showed moderate susceptibility to
soft rot, particularly during summer.
Vegetable Crops
Chilli: One hundred twenty Capsicum sp.
genotypes were evaluated for pungency during the
period under report and among them five
promising highly pungent lines (IHR 4550, IHR
4634, IHR X IHR 463 (F1), IHR 4501 and IHR
4502) were identified.
Bell pepper: Eighteen genotypes were evaluated
for yield and quality traits and 40 Capsicum lines
were screened for high temperature tolerance. Two
Chilli lines, IIHR 3014 and IIHR 4598 have been
identified as tolerant to high temperature stress
based on TIR studies and stress tolerance indices.
Brinjal: Five new collections along with 54 old
germplasm were raised for evaluation and seed
Variability in wild brinjal species
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multiplication. Further, a total of 19 wild species
of brinjal were evaluated. Variability was recorded
for fruit shape, size and colour. No symptoms of
BFSB were recorded on two spp viz., Solanum
torvum and S. sysmbriifolium under field
conditions.
Onion: Two germplasm lines each in white onion
(WPL-25 and WPL-30) and rose onion (ON-35&
ON-30) were advanced to next generation by
selecting bulbs suitable for processing in white
onion and bulbs suitable for export in rose onion.
Carrot: Three carrot germplasm lines T1-122
(Orange, TSS 10.90%, root weight 150.35g), IPC-
122 (Red,TSS 10.500B and root weight 170.0 g)
and black wonder (Black wonder, TSS 10.9 0B root
weight 150.35 g) were found having higher root
yield and quality.
Bottle gourd: A total of 42 cylindrical and 18
round types of bottle gourd were evaluated.
Among the cylindrical types, lines BG-114-1, BG-
114-3 and in round types, lines BG-77-6-1, BG-95
were found to be promising for gummy stem blight
tolerance. The lines BG-125-5, BG-6-3, BG-125-
4, BG-124-2, BG 8-1and BG-125-2 were found to
be promising for powdery mildew tolerance with
low AUDPC values.
Ash gourd: Eight genotypes of ash gourd were
evaluated. Genotype AG-3 was early in flowering
with 61.80 days after sowing. High frequency
female flowers were noticed in AG-8 with a mean
of 20.0 flowers per vine. Maximum fruit length
was recorded in AG-2 (21.7 cm) and fruit
circumference was highest in AG-7 (49.0 cm).
Underutilized cucurbits: Five accessions of
Momordica sahyadrica, 47 of M. subangulata sub
sp. renigera, 20 of M. dioica and two of M. cochin
chinensis were maintained in simulated in situ
conditions at CHES, Chettalli. Forty-seven
accessions of teasel gourd (M. subangulata subsp.
renigera) were evaluated and a high yielding
accession (JB/11-178A) having an average yield of
9.4 kg/plant as compared to Arka Neelanchal
Gaurav (8.48 kg/plant) was identified.
French bean: Twenty five germplasm lines were
evaluated for yield and yield attributing traits. Of
them eight lines were bush type and remaining
seventeen lines were pole types. All lines were
vegetable poded. Pod width ranged from 0.9 to 1.2
cm. Fourteen lines were flat and remaining 11 lines
were round poded. Nineteen lines were green, two
lines were purple poded, one line was dark green
and remaining three lines had light green pod
colour. Pod yield ranged from 4.6 to 16t/ha.
IIHR -278 gave maximum pod yield of 16t/ha.
French bean - IIHR-298- purple pods
Dolichos: One hundred germplasm collections of
pole type Dolichos bean were screened for
Dolichos Yellow Mosaic Virus (DYMV) resistance
under natural field conditions during summer of
2018. Twenty-eight genotypes showed immune
reaction, 48 resistant, 5 moderately resistant, 2
moderately susceptible and 17 are susceptible.
Vegetable Soybean: Eighty-seven soybean
germplasm were evaluated for vegetable pod
quality and yield along with check variety Swarna
Vasandhara during Kharif, 2018. A significant
variability was noticed for 18 yield and vegetable
quality attributing traits. Of them, five germplasm
namely, AGS 406, AGS 461, AGS 610, AGS 457,
AGS 459 were found suitable for vegetable
Soybean germplasm for vegetable purpose
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purpose. Further, 87 germplasm were screened for
powdery mildew resistance (Microsphae
radiffusa) under natural field conditions during
Kharif, 2018.
Cowpea: Thirty five germplasm collections were
evaluated and maintained. The pod yield ranged
from 7.8 to 24t/ha. IIHR-348 gave maximum pod
yield of 24 t/ ha. Pod maturity ranged from 60 to 65
days. Pod length ranged from 15 to 74.0 cm.
Maximum pod length was observed in IIHR-348.
Variability was observed for pod colour like light
green (20), green (2), dark green (11), purple (2),
etc. Five lines namely, IIHR-332, 340, 346, 348
and 352 had shown field tolerance to virus.
Garden pea: Fifty germplasm including five new
collections were evaluated for various traits. Pod
yield in these lines ranged from 2.6-8.0 t/ha. Pod
maturity ranged from 45 to 80 days. Pod length
ranged from 4 to 11.5 cm. Maximum pod length
was observed in IIHR-86. Variability was observed
for fresh seed colour like light green (25), green
(15), dark green (8) and yellow (2).
Cluster bean: Thirty-eight lines were evaluated
for yield, quality and resistance to powdery
mildew and one-line IIHR-CB-39 collected
from Bikaner, Rajasthan was found resistant to
Powdery mildew.
Drumstick: Eighty-six drumstick germplasm
along with released varieties were evaluated for
leaf nutritional analysis at CHES, Bhuvaneswar.
Variation was noticed among the germplasm for
leaf macro- & micro-nutrients (P- 0.10 to 0.19%;
Fe -287.5 to 957.45 ppm and Zn-14.25 to 62.70
ppm).
Amaranthus and other edible leafy vegetables:
Two hundred eighty-five Amaranthus germplasm
were evaluated at CHES, Bhubaneswar for
morphological parameters like stem colour, foliage
colour, leaf biomass and for consumer preference.
Among other edible leafy vegetables collected and
maintained, the nutritional and biochemical
profiling (Fe, Cu, Zn, Cu, phenols, Flavnoids and
DPPH) of 13 leafy vegetables was carried out.
Among these accessions, Enhydra fluctuans,
locally called Hil Milchi had higher phenols (75.00
mg/100g) content and recorded significant FRAP
(86.52) and DPPH (120 AEAC) activity.
Flower and Medicinal crops
Rose: Rose germplasm screening for black spot
(Diplocarpon rosae) resulted in identification of
'Knock out' ás well as 'Crifty Duty' with immune
reaction and 'Carefree Beauty' with less than 10
PDI to be used in breeding program as a source of
resistance.
Mandukaparni: Out of 12 accessions, IIHR-CA-
18, IIHR-CA-17 and IIHR-CA-23 were found
superior in plant height, number of branches,
asiaticoside content, respectively.
Kalmegh: Thirty one lines assessed for total
biomass and andrographolide (AP) content at 120
DAP. Dry biomass yield ranged from 14 to 26.5
q/ha. Leaf AP content varied from 1.5 to 3.134 per
cent and stem AP content varied from 0.374 to
1.336 per cent.
Amrapali x Vanraj mango hybrid progenies with red shoulder colour
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3.2. Crop Improvement
3.2.1. Fruit Crops
Mango
Breeding for yield and quality: A total of 27510
flowers from 6292 panicles of 12 different
combinations were crossed and 450 hybrids and
225 half sibs from 19 parents were raised. Out of
74 mango hybrids (Amrapali x Vanraj)
characterized in terms of fruit morphological and
qualitative characters, 11 hybrid progenies
inherited red peel tinges and 8 progenies inherited
both red peel and deep orange firm pulp. The
hybrids R6P11 and R4P10 were selected for further
evaluation.
A promising hybrid H-14 (Amrapali X Arka
Anmol) was evaluated and found to be a medium
vigorous, regular bearing, high yielding (35-40
kg/plant of eight year old) with fruit weight (200-
250g). Its fruits shape resembled Alphonso and
deep orange pulp colour like Amrapali, firm pulp
recovery (>70%), TSS(>22°B), acidity (0.12%),
carotenoids (6 mg/100g FW) and flavonoids ( 3.44
mg/100g FW) with shelf life of 8-10 days at room
temperature.
 Surya mutated population initially expressed
female flowers and further produced
hermaphrodite flowers with sparse fruit setting.
Genetic transformation: CRISPR/Cas9 gene
editing of recessive resistance gene eIF4E of
papaya to impart PRSV resistance has been
attempted. Sg-RNA and Cas9 vectors have been
developed and an efficient embryogenic pathway
for papaya transformation has been developed.
About 6000 papaya plantlets are at various stages
of development. Preliminary evaluation has
validated the efficacy of the Cas9 vector to induce
Mango hybrid - H 14
mutations in papaya.
Papaya
Guava
Screening for PRSV tolerance: The selected
Breeding for quality: H13-14, a progeny of Purple
intergeneric progeny of the cross Arka Surya x
Local x Allahabad Safeda has been identified and
V. cauliflora ( S-12-2) having fruit weight of 880 to
was named as Arka Poorna through VTIC at the
910 g, pulp thickness from 2.9 to 3.5 cm, TSS from
Institute level. It has fruit weight of 180-220 g with
9.0 to 10.20B, with yellow orange-24 A pulp, has
TSS of 10-12°Brix. The fruit shape is round with
been advanced to F10 generation. A total of 270
smooth shiny peel having firm white pulp with
plants were raised and field planted for evaluation
thick outer pulp (1.2 – 1.4 cm). The fruit has good
of fruit and yield traits coupled with PRSV
flavour and keeping quality with medium soft
tolerance. The progenies have attained
seeds (4-5 kgf hardiness). The ascorbic acid is in
morphological stability but yet to attain stability
the range of 190-200 mg/100g FW. The plants are
for PRSV tolerance.
semi-vigorous and prolific bearing, amenable for
In evaluation of BC1 crosses (Arka Prabhath x high density planting, suitable for both table
V. parviflora), out of 36 progenies which were purpose and osmotic dehydration of rind
challenge inoculated and field planted, only two (processing).
hermaphrodite plants (R8 P5 and R9 P2) that showed
moderate resistance coupled with desirable fruit
quality (fruit weight ranged from 400 to 600 g,
with pale yellow and orange red pulp, with a TSS
range of 10.5 to 11.20B) were selfed for further
advancement. In the new intergeneric crosses
involving Arka Prabhath with V. Cauliflora and
V. cundinamarcensis the fruit set was in the range
of 52 to 53%.
Mutation breeding: Totally 4000 Arka Prabhat
viable mutants of M1 generation have been raised
and forwarded to M2 generation. In M1 generation,
high yield per plant and early harvest was observed
in lower dosage of gamma irradiation (35Gy) and
dwarf nature of plant with more variation in fruit Guava - Arka Poorna
characters was observed in higher dose (400 Gy).
Stem bending and Bi-stem character was noticed In vitro screening of different species for wilt
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seedlings of 4 different species of guava were
treated with fungal toxins of Fusarium oxysporum
f. sp psidii viz., GW1 and GW2. Based on their
response to fungal toxins the tolerant species were
P. cattleianum P. chinense>Allahabad safeda
Purple guava> P. guineense.
Grapes
Breeding for mildew resistance: Ten trait specific
accessions for downy and powdery mildew
resistant accessions namely Maroo Seedless,
Madhu Angur, Bianca, Champnal, Ambur Queen,
SV-12364, SV-18402 and James were collected
from ICAR-NRC Grapes, Pune. Hybridization of
Red Globe and Flame Seedless as female parent
and Bianca and Maroo Seedless as male parent
were taken up at IIHR grape orchard and farmer's
field.
Mutation of Dogridge root stock: Single node
cuttings and semi hard wood cuttings were
physically irradiated via Co60 gamma rays at 15 Gy
and 20 Gy, respectively and 150 M1 progenies are
maintained. The best explants for callus induction
to induce chemical mutagenesis was identified as
immature fully opened leaf discs in abaxial position
in the MS media supplemented with 2 mg/l 2,4-D.
In Dogridge, pruning upto 5/6 nodes during
September and December month resulted in
flowering, wherein flowers are perfect female
having reflexed stamen. Induced flowers of
Grape root stock Dogridge flowers with
reflexed stamen
Dogridge were crossed with 110R and fruit set was
observed with average 5 fruits per bunch.
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Sapota
Breeding for quality: Hybrid progenies of Cricket
Ball x PKM-1, PKM-1 x Kalipatti and PKM-1 X
Cricket Ball were evaluated for growth and
physiological parameters. Eight progenies were
selected for further multiplication and evaluation
of fruit quality aspects. Forty five hybrid progenies
were evaluated for fruit quality parameters during
the year. Highest fruit weight of more than 100g
was observed in 3-13-11, 3-9-6 & 9-12a-1 and high
TSS of more than 25oB was observed in 3-12-9,
9-3-3 & 9-2a-5. The sapota selection IIHRS-63
has been planted in MLT at 4 centres under
AICRP (Fruits).
Pomegranate
Evaluation for disease resistance and quality:
Two USDA accessions 99A and 108B resistant
under in vitro assay were free of blight symptoms in
the initial field screening. Fifty-eight Bhagwa
derived OP/hybrid/mutant lines were evaluated for
blight incidence along with fruit and biochemical
traits. Sour types were high yielders compared to
sweet types. Among sweet types, A9/1 and A9/14
were high yielding. The lines A 9/14, A 4/2, A 5/13
and A 2/9 were tolerant to blight with <5 score
whereas, A 9/1, A3/11 and A4/2 had desirable fruit
quality with bold, dark red and sweet arils and taste
as per sensory evaluation.
Evaluation of Progenies for anardhana: Based
on colour, flavour and organoleptic score, 10
progenies of cross (Bagwa x DF x N) showed
suitability for preparation of anardhana.
Mutation studies in Bhagwa: Gamma mutants of
Bhagwa (10-40 KR) were evaluated for fruit
quality parameters. Fruit weight ranged from 77-
247 g, TSS 10-16°B, acidity 0.33-0.77% and seed
hardiness 4.6 to 9 N. Among 42 mutants G15/11,
G21/18 and G 31/8 fruits had sweet, dark red, large,
soft seeded arils with good taste.
Annona
Breeding for Elite line: Pre-breeding lines (19/26
and 16/10) identified for its self fruitfulness has
been crossed with Balanagar. Maximum fruit
weight (357.3g) was recorded in 16/10 x
Balanagar. Minimum fruit weight of 252.8g was
recorded in 19/26 x Balanagar. The highest TSS
(26.5°B) was in 16/10 x Balanagar. Number of
seeds per fruit ranged from 68.3 in 19/26 x
Balanagar to 72.0 in 16/10 X Balanagar.
Pummelo
Breeding for quality: Out of 13 less bitter
selections evaluated in RYT, 25-5 and 16-5 were
found promising. A total of 245 pummelo hybrids
from 4 different cross combinations were
morphologically characterized and spine density
was recorded. Higher the spine density, longer was
the juvenility. The hybrid progenies of Hy.3-2 ×19-
1 have shown (42.46%) lesser spine density. A total
of 240 pummelo half-sibs were morphologically
characterized and less spine density in half sibs of
accession 6-1 and 12-1 was recorded.
Pummelo accession 25-5
Banana
Protein Profiling: Protein profiling in response to
Foc infection in the contrasting genotypes Kadali
(susceptible) and Calcutta-4 (tolerant) was done
using MALDI/TOF/TOF analysis. In the tolerant
genotype, 12 were proteins differentially expressed
between control (uninfected) and infected corm
tissue, whereas, in susceptible genotype, 10
proteins expressed differentially in control
compared to infected.
Genetic transformation: Out of four anti-
apoptosis gene constructs used in transformation of
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Banana cv rasthali, the mced9 gene construct
driven by ubiquitin promoter and nos terminator
was found to be promising in terms of transgenic
plants response to root challenge bioassay using
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense in pot
condition.
Jackfruit
Genome sequence: A partial Jackfruit genome
sequence was done using NGS Illumina Hiseq
Platform and 86950736 reads of 150 read lengths
were obtained. More than 77 thousand micro
satellites were identified in the assembled genome
sequences, di-repeats are in high frequency
compared to other types. PCR amplification of 69
SSR primers has been standardized and being
employed for seventy jackfruit genotypes.
3.2.2. Vegetable Crops
Tomato
Groundnut Bud Necrosis Virus (GBNV)
resistant lines: GBNV resistance was confirmed
in IIHR-2901, IIHR-1940 (S. peruvianum) and
Solanum chilense LA-1963. IIHR-2953 & IIHR-
2809 (Solanum peruvianum) are moderately
resistant.
Breeding for resistance to South American
tomato moth (Tuta absoluta): An interspecific
hybrid between TLBER-38-7 x S. pennellii LA-
1940 (SH-3) was successfully developed to
introgress genes resistant to Tuta absoluta. BC1F1
and F2 progenies of SH-3 were further advanced.
Breeding for combined resistance to bacterial
wilt (BW) + Root Knot Nematodes (RKN): Back
cross progenies (BC3F2) progenies were
developed with combined resistance to bacterial
wilt and Root Knot Nematode.
Identification of resistance to Tomato Leaf Curl
New Delhi Virus (ToLCNDV): Seven breeding
lines viz; IIHR 2611, 2809, 2852, 2853, 2907,
2917 & 2920 were confirmed for resistance to
ToLCNDV. Further, pre-released acidic segment
hybrids (H 504 and H 505) and regular segment
hybrids (H 387, H-4, H-8 and H 16 pyramided with
Ty2 and Ty3 were also found resistant to Tomato
leaf curl New Delhi Virus at IARI New Delhi under Performance of F1 hybrids for their suitability
Natural epiphytotic conditions. for processing: Of 14 hybrids, four semi-
determinate F1 hybrids viz.,H-385, H-387, H-391
Pyramiding of genes resistance to To LCNDV in
and H-423 were triple disease resistant to
elite background: In order to pyramid Ty genes
ToLCD+BW+EB. H-391 was identified as Arka
(Ty2+Ty3) in to Arka Vikas and PKM-1
Vishesh by VTIC and H-387 was suitable for dual
background, BC3F1& BC3F2 progenies were raised
purpose with jointed pedicel. Fruits of these F1
respectively, for further advancement after
hybrids were tested in 4 processing units and initial
validation with Ty specific markers. Similarly
reports were encouraging for suitability of both
ty5+ty6 genes were also pyramided in to Arka
these F1 hybrids for processing qualities such as
Vikas and PKM-1 background in another set,
TSS (4.20B), acidity (0.38%), lycopene content
where in BC3F2 progenies have been generated for
(deep red with high colour values), less seeds with
further advancement. BC3F1 progenies have been
typical tomato flavour.
generated to pyramid Ty3 gene in to parents of
Arka Rakshak.
Performance of F1 hybrids in acidic (Laxmi &
Shivam) segment: Five Indeterminate F1 hybrids
viz.,H-397, H-502 (Laxmi segment), H-504
(Shivam segment) and H-505 (FM hybrid) were
evaluated for yield, quality and disease reaction.
H-397 recorded the highest yield (52 t/ha) with
resistance to all the four diseases viz.,
To LCD, BW, EB and LB. H-397 was identified
as Arka Abhed by VTIC. H-502 & H-504 were
susceptible to BW, whereas H-505 was resistant
to BW. H-502 & H-505 were found promising for
yield in BW free environment.

Tomato - Arka Vishesh

Tomato - Arka Abhed
Performance of indeterminate F1 hybrids: Five
F1 hybrids viz., H-501, H-506, PH-1021, PH-1025
and PH-6321 were evaluated for yield, quality &
disease reaction. BW incidence was less than 2 per
cent in H-501 and H-506, whereas PH-6321
recorded the highest yield (40 t/ha).
Breeding for abiotic stress (high temperature &
drought) tolerance: Out of 125 RILs, six
promising RILs were selected and self-pollinated
for advancing the generation, along with parents.
IIHR-2-2-1 with heat and water stress tolerance
was selected and will be genotyped and further
advanced.
Marker assisted selection (MAS): Foreground
and background selection of BC3F1 population of
the cross (PKM-1 x IIHR-2902) x PKM-1 for Ty-2
and Ty-3 genes and (Arka Vikas x FLA-456) x Arka
Vikas cross for ty-5 and ty-6 genes was carried out.
The transfer of Ty-3 gene to the parents of Arka
Rakshak, BC3F1 populations were generated by
backcrossing of selected BC2F1 individuals with
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Ty-3 markers) for ToLCV tolerance and
background selection for recipient parent type were
performed. Ph and Mi markers for Phytophthora
and nematode tolerance, respectively, were also
introgressed to various parent combinations.
Chilli
Release of F1 hybrid: 'Arka Khyati', a CGMS
based high yielding F1 hybrid was recommended by
IX State Seed Sub-committee, Government of
Karnataka to Central Sub-committee for its
notification and release for Karnataka state on
October 23rd, 2018. It is suitable for both kharif and
rabi seasons under irrigated conditions in South
India. Fruit length 10-12cm, width 1-1.2cm,
smooth and medium pungent, fruits green and turn
red on maturity with duration of 180 days and fresh
yield is 40-45t/ ha.
Chilli - Arka Khyati
Large scale seed production of released
varieties/ F1 hybrids: Production of nucleus seed
of Arka Lohit, Arka Suphal, and Arka Abhir, Arka
Mohini, Arka Gaurav, Arka Basant and parental
seeds of Arka Meghana, Arka Harita, Arka Sweta
and Arka Khyati was taken up. Large scale seed
production of CGMS based chilli F1 hybrids viz.,
Arka Meghana, ArkaHarita, Arka Sweta & Arka
Khyati; and chilli varieties Arka Lohit and Arka
Suphal was done through Seed Village Concept and
seed production plots were monitored twice both at
flowering and fruit harvesting stages.
Evolving high yielding varieties/ hybrids of
chilli with tolerance to moisture stress: Using
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IHR 4517 (a line having combined resistance to
low and high moisture stress), fourteen F1
combinations developed were evaluated for second
year for yield and fruit quality traits during the
period. Among the F1 hybrids evaluated, IHR4517
X Arka Suphal performed superior.
Identification of molecular markers linked to
ChVMV resistance genes in chilli: Hundred and
fifty-two F2 individuals of the cross IHR 2451
(resistant) X IHR 3476 (highly susceptible) were
phenotyped for ChVMV resistance through
artificial inoculation of ChVMV-Bangalore
isolate. Most of the SNP (of 6628 nos.) and DArT
(of 18145 nos.) markers showing strong
association with chilli veinal mottle virus
resistance are on Chr9 positioned from 1965436 bp
to 5093495 bp indicating the major locus located
on Chr9. Six SNPs on chr9 and one SNP on Chr1
were selected for marker development &
validation. CAPS/ dCAPS markers for candidate
SNPs located on Chr9 and Chr1 were developed.
Insilco DArT markers associated with chilli veinal
mottle virus resistance on Chr9
SNPs associated with chilli veinal mottle virus
resistance on Chr 9
 Co-segregation analysis of molecular markers linked to Phytophthora root rot resistance in chilli
Marker Position Expected
size (bp)
CAMS405 LG 3 241
SSR9 LG 5 268
CAMS839 LG 15 210
HpmsE034 LG 1 202
Identification of candidate genes for
anthracnose fruit rot disease resistance:
Polymorphic SNP markers were generated. The
Manhattan plots obtained showed significant
association of SNPs mapped to Chr 5 on
C. baccatum genome, and is corresponded to
Chr 3 of C. annuum associated with anthracnose
fruit rot resistance (based on % lesion area). Twelve
candidate SNPs were selected to convert into PCR
based CAPs and dCAPs markers.
Breeding for Phytophthora root rot resistance:
Five advanced breeding lines with Phytophthora
root rot resistance in CGMS (MS3A & B lines)
background were selected through MAS. The
four molecular markers identified for
Phytophthora root rot resistance will be further
used for fixing the desirable genes in CGMS
(MS3A & B) system through foreground selection.
Breeding for chilli leaf curl virus resistance:
Eight ChLCV resistant F1 hybrids developed were
evaluated during the period. Among the hybrids
evaluated LCVH 2, LCVH 3, LCVH 4, LCVH 7
Chilli hybrid - LCVH 7
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Phenotypic Co-segregation
variation expected with trait (%)
16.8 74.0
8.01 76.0
58.1 71.6
17.3 86.0
and LCVH 8 were found promising for yield, fruit
quality and virus resistance.
Breeding for nematode resistance: Five
nematode resistant chilli lines viz., EC 378632, EC
378688, EC 619182, MS2A and CM 334 were
genotyped along with susceptible genotype, Arka
Mohini, using candidate gene markers linked to
nematode resistance in chilli.
DUS testing of chilli, paprika & bell pepper:
Forty seven chilli lines (Extant, New, and FV&
RVs) were evaluated for DUS characterization.
Reference varieties (50 Nos.) were maintained
during the period.
Screening for wilt and leaf curl resistance: At
CHES, Bhubaneshwar IIHR-B-HP-130 has shown
complete resistant to bacterial wilt through
artificial inoculation and sick plot screening. Out of
140 accessions screened for chilli leaf curl disease
resistance under natural epiphytic conditions, three
accessions IIHR-B-HP 89, IIHR-B-HP 41, IIHR-
B-HP 45 were found to be highly resistant.
Genetic transformation: CRISPR/Cas9 mediated
gene editing of the eIF4E and eIF (iso) 4E alleles
has been undertaken to impart resistance to poty
viruses. CRISPR/Cas9 vector with single guide
RNA have been developed based on the in silico
analysis of the natural pvr alleles. Agrobacterium
mediated transformation of chilli is being carried
out to induce mutations to achieve non-transgenic
poty virus resistance.
Bell pepper
Evaluation of advanced breeding lines for heat
tolerance : Twelve F1 hybrids developed using
heat tolerant lines along with standard commercial
check variety 'Indra' were evaluated for fruit yield
and quality during the period and among the
hybrids, CHTH 10 & CHTH 9 were found
promising, yielding 2.7 and 2.8 kg/plant,
respectively.
Evaluation of powdery mildew tolerant F1
hybrids for yield and fruit quality: Six bell
pepper F1 hybrids with powdery mildew tolerance
were evaluated along with commercial check
variety 'Indra' for yield and fruit quality parameters.
Pooled analysis of bell pepper F1 hybrids data of
yield, fruit quality and reaction to powdery mildew
at ICAR-IIHR during kharif 2017-18 and 2018-19
showed CPMRH-1 as promising and is identified
by VTIC for release as 'Arka Athulya'. Suitable for
fresh green market and yields 45-50t/ ha in 140-150
days. Fruits are firm, blocky with 3-4 lobes and
medium large (100-120g).
Capsicum - Arka Athulya
Brinjal
Evaluation of F4 progenies for yield and
resistance to bacterial wilt in bottle brinjal fruit
type: A total of eleven individual plant selections
of cross between IIHR-586 X Arka Nidhi were
evaluated for yield and resistance to bacterial wilt,
of which one IPS namely IIHR-586 X ArkaNidhi-
1-5 was promising WITH yield potential of 2.62
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kg/plant. Fruits were dark purple to black, glossy &
oblong in shape with fleshy green calyx. Average
fruit weight was about 360 g with high level of
resistance (0.00 % BW incidence) to bacterial wilt.
Individual plant selection: IIHR-104 x Arka
Neelakant- 4-3 was promising for yield potential
of 2.74 kg/plant and average fruit weight of 260g
and purple colour and oblong in shape with
high level of resistance (0.00% incidence) to
bacterial wilt whereas check variety Kusuma
completely succumbed to wilt. IIHR-104 x A.
Keshav-2-5 was promising for yield 2.87 kg/plant
with average fruit weight of 308.67g and fruits
were oblong in shape with high level of resistance
(0.00 % incidence) to BW whereas check
variety Kusuma completely succumbed to
bacterial wilt.
Performance of Manjarigota advanced
breeding lines for yield: One advanced breeding
line evaluated viz., IIHR-438-2 x IIHR-571-1-2
having potential yield 2.66kg/plant and average
fruit weight varied from 94.67g. Flowers are purple
with green fleshy calyx and fruits are borne in
clusters which are attractive dark purple colour
with white stripes, glossy, and oval in shape and
have excellent cooking and keeping quality.
Performance of advanced breeding lines for
resistance to bacterial wilt: One individual Plant
Selection namely IIHR438-2 x 2BMG-1-1was
promising with potential yield of 2.65 kg/plant and
resistance to bacterial wilt with tall plant and
spreading growth habit having dark green stem &
foliage with purple flowers and fleshy green calyx,
fruits borne in clusters, light purple in colour with
white stripes and glossy oval in shape with average
fruit weight 100.67g, whereas, check MEBH-10
completely succumbed to bacterial wilt.
Screening for root knot nematodes: Among 16
brinjal varieties/ hybrids screened for resistance
to root knot nematodes, Arka Harshita showed
high resistance whereas Arka Anand, Raviya
and DBSR- 2 showed moderate resistance.
Whereas, among the 15 wild relatives of
Solanum sspp. screened for resistance to root
knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita),
S. seaforthianum and S. indicum JRPH/15-002
were found immune to nematode infestation.
Screening of interspecific hybrid progenies (F7)
for shoot and fruit borer infestation: Among 12
F7 advanced breeding families screened under open
field, 30 highly resistant plants (0-10% BFSB
infestation) and 73 resistant plants (<20%
infestation) have been selected as individual plant
selctions (IPS). Among 12 F6 advanced breeding
families screened under artificial challenging 18
single plants (0-10% BFSB infestation) and 84
resistant plants (<20% infestation ) were selected.
Out of 10 resistant F7 populations selected, 7-6 is
highly resistant with 0-10% under open field
conditions and 7-17 and 7-16 are highly resistant
(0-10%BFSB infestation under net house
conditions). Biochemical studies on total phenols,
PPO, peroxidase and solasodine confirmed the
resistance in the selected resistant plants from
artificial challenging in net houses.
Evaluation of superior resistant lines in F7 for
yield and quality: Among 12 F6 advanced
breeding BFSB resistant families evaluated,
marketable yield per plant was highest in 7-6
(3.10kg/plant) followed by 7-16 (2.64kg/plant)
and 7-8 (2.58kg/plant) compared to susceptible
check (1.37 kg/plant). Twelve superior lines
which are high yielding (3kg/plant), having
more number of fruits per plant > 45 fruits and
possessing good fruit quality (higher protein,
ascorbic acid, lesser acidity and pH and higher
TSS (%) have been selected and advanced for
further screening and evaluation.
Okra
Comparison of Arka Nikita for yield, quality
and resistance to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus:
Eight F1 hybrids including commercial check
Shakthi were evaluated at two locations, Guntur
(A.P) and CHES, Bhubaneshwar. Among them
Arka Nikita had highest fruit yield of 26.15 t/ha,
which is significantly superior from rest of the
hybrids tested. This was followed by Singam
(22.60 t/ha). The YVMV incidence was (6.24%) at
Guntur (A.P) at 90 days after sowing. Whereas, the
same hybrid recorded 18 per cent YVMV incidence
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at CHES, Bhubaneshwar at 65 days after sowing.
However, fruit were dark green, smooth, medium
length and diameterwith five ribs suitable for fresh
market.
Maintenance of GMS lines: Nine and six kg of
GMS-4 (Female parent) and IIHR-299-14-
11(Male parent) of Arka Nikita were produced
during Kharif, 2018. GMS-4 seeds were sibbed
with male fertile line to maintain the sterility.
Screening for nematode resistance: Among 14
okra accessions/ hybrid lines screened for
resistance to root knot nematodes, one accession
(ENO 402) was found to be resistant, seven (GMS
4 x 299, 1685, Anamika, 311, 359, 362 and 368)
were moderately resistant.
Screening of elite lines for yield, quality and
combined resistance to YVMV and
ELCV : Among forty okra elite lines tested, four
linesviz., IIHR-362-2-2, IIHR- 358-3-6, IIHR-383-
2, IIHR-385-5-1 and IIHR-379-5-5 were found to
have combined resistance to YVMV and ELCV
(0%) with yield ranging from 256 to 610 g per
plant, medium fruit length (10cm), fruit diameter
(1.45cm) and dark green fruits suitable for fresh
market.
Evaluation of hybrid for yield and quality: A
total of 18 F1 hybrid with commercial check
Radhika were evaluated. Among them, OKH-25
Okra hybrid - OKH-25
gave highest fruit yield of 32.22 t/ha with early
flowering (42 DAS), 3.6 branches/plant. Medium
fruit length and diameter, suitable for both Kharif
and Rabi seasons.
Interspecific cross between wild and cultivated
lines : Four wild species viz., Abelmoschus
mezorensis, A. caillei, A. angulosus var.
grandiflorus and A. tetraphyllus var. tetraphyllus
were screened for combined resistant to
YVMV+ELCV. Out of 15 crosses, A. cailleix
IIHR-385-5-1 showed seed set.
Screening against Fusarium rot: A total of nine
okra advance lines were inoculated with Fusarium
artificially and among them IIHR -367 had showed
54.96 per cent survivability followed by IIHR-299
(43.56 %). Resistant line fruits were dark green in
colour, smooth with five ribs and suitable for fresh
market.
Screening of accessions for powdery mildew
resistance: Twenty-four germplasm collections
were screened under natural field condition during
kharif 2018 for powdery mildew resistance.
Among these, three wild accessions viz., IC -
329394, IC-140985 and IC-470751 were found
resistant to powdery mildew disease. Arka
Anamika showed 34 % susceptibility at later stage.
DUS test: A total of eight entries were evaluated in
RDB with three replications based on DUS test
guidelines provided by PPV&FRA during Rabi
2108 under the chairmanship of Dr. O.P. Dutta,
Former, Head, Division of Vegetable Crops, IIHR,
Bangalore and Dr. Nagarathna, Registrar
PPV&FRA, New Delhi.
Onion
Evaluation of F1 hybrids resistance to purple
blotch disease, bulb yield and quality: Twenty F1
hybrids were developed by crossing purple blotch
disease resistant 6 male sterile lines and 7 male
fertile lines in all possible combinations. Among
twenty hybrids, four hybrids PBR MS 439 x
PBRC440 (PBR PDI 14.67 & bulb yield
34t/ha),PBRMLT MS 96 x MLTC (PDI 17.34&
bulb yield 32.5 t/ha), PBRMS 338 x PBRC632
(PBR PDI 19.00& bulb yield 30.00 t/ha) &PBR MS
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440 x PBRC 439(PBR PDI 20.00& bulb yield
25.40t/ha,) were found resistant to purple blotch
disease and gave high bulb yield with qualities
compare to check variety Satara local (22.00 t/ha &
PDI 73.34)
Evaluation of advanced lines for combined
resistance to purple blotch, basal rot and white
rot diseases: Four advanced lines viz., PBR- 405-
55 (PDI for Purple blotch 20.00, Basal rot 24.00
and white rot 26.00), PBR-407-25 (PDI for Purple
blotch 30.00, Basal rot 34.00 and white rot 38.00),
PBR- 372-20 (PDI for Purple blotch 40.00, Basal
rot 38.00 and white rot 34.00) and PBR- 350-40
(PDI for Purple blotch 35.00, Basal rot 48.00 and
white rot 55.00) showed combined resistance to
purple blotch, basal rot and white rot diseases
under field condition.
Evaluation of selected advance lines for resilient
to moisture stress, bulb yield and quality: Out of
fifteen advance lines evaluated for soil moisture,
the lines MST 810-18 (Wilt index 2.00, bulb size
4.80 cm x 4.21 cm, bulb weight 85.00 g and TSS-
10.50 %) MST 690-18 (Wilt index 3.00, bulb size
4.40 cm x 4.80 cm, bulb weight 80 g and TSS-
9.00%) & MST 689-18(Wilt index 3.20, bulb size
4.10 x 4.00cm, bulb weight 75 g and TSS-10.30%)
were found to show resilience for soil moisture
stress under 20 days of stress induction at both field
and lab condition. Stress was imposed by
withholding water for 25 days in field, after 30 days
of transplanting under rain out shelter and 8 days of
stress in poly house condition in pots with the same 79-301 in BC6F1 with Root length 12 cm, root
age of the seedlings. weight 750g, root diameter 3.55 cm, TSS 10.50%,
Isolation of male sterile lines in new white onion deep orange root with self colour core, smooth
genotype background: Male sterile lines under surface and MS 82-10 x MF 81-10: BC6F1with
the background of Telagi White, Pusa White, root length 15 cm, root weight 60g, root diameter
KSP1120 and Akola White were isolated and 3.00 cm, TSS 10 %, deep orange root with self
confirmed manually by butter paper covering colour core with smooth surface.
method, hand touching method and microscopic Development of male sterile lines (A) line:
staining method. Male sterile and fertile lines were Fifteen advanced male sterile lines were evaluated
identified and further evaluated for stability of in carrot. The backcross progenies in BC5F1, two
sterility and fertility. best performing pure male sterile lines were MS
Evaluation of F1 crosses of multiplier onion and 84-250 (Root length 14.0 cm, root weight 80g, root
development of male sterile, maintainer lines in diameter 4.00 cm, TSS 8.000B, deep orange root
rose and yellow: Out of 12 MLT F1 hybrids with self colour core smooth surface carotene
evaluated, two hybrids were identified for content 16mg/100g) and MS 82-10: Root length
promising yields namely MLT MS 50 x MLTC 90 12.00 cm, root weight 65 g, TSS 10%, deep orange
(32.55t/ha) and MLT MS 45 x MLTC 35 root with self colour core smooth surface, carotene
(25.50t/ha)with a highest bulb yield and qualities content 15.0mg/100g.
deep red, 4 bulblets, big size and oval shape
compared to check variety Arka Ujjwal (25t/ha).
Breeding F1 hybrids of yellow, rose and
multiplier onion for export: The male sterile lines
developed under different backgrounds were back
crossed (BC3F1), Rose onion: MS-299 x Rose
onion; yellow onion: YLMS-269 x Yellow onion
and in multipliers: MS-586 x Multiplier onion with
identified maintainer lines to develop the isogenic
lines. Back crossed progenies showed stability for
sterility.
Carrot
Germplasm evaluation for yield and quality:
Twenty five diverse coloured carrot germplasm
lines were evaluated for yield and quality. Three
germplasm lines T1-122 (orange, TSS 10.90%,
root weight 150.35g), IPC-122 (red, TSS 10.50%
and root weight 170.00g) and black wonder Carrot male sterile line: MS 84-250
(black wonder, TSS 10.90% and root weight Development of high carotene advanced
150.35g) were found to give high root yield and breeding male lines: Three carrot lines namely
quality. Out of four commercial lines, Pusa HC-66-39 (Carotene content 18.0% deep orange,
Rudhira, red carrot gave high root weight 150g long, cylindrical, self core & late bolting), HC-68-
and TSS 10.50. T1-100, orange carrot, gave high 43 (carotene content 16.32%, deep orange & big
root weight 150.35g with TSS 10.90. thick root) & HC-69-43 (carotene content 15.0%,
deep orange, big thick, cylindrical & long roots)
Development of maintainer (B) line: The
were found to have high carotene content with
maintainer line with cross MS 80-301 x MF
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Carrot Petaloid male sterile MS 146- 20
Among new high carotene lines evaluated, the line
HC 76 having carotene content 17.56 mg, root
weight 106.67 g, dry weight 11.26% and TSS
8.63oB with orange colour self core.
Carrot - high carotene male fertile line MF-16
Resistance to nematodes and powdery mildew:
The line KSP-135 showed resistance to nematodes
with bulb weight 160g, root length 19cm, root
diameter 4.5 to 5.0 cm, leaf weight 60.0 g and TSS
10.6oB. In advanced lines SL-119 showed
resistance to powdery mildew, root weight 100g,
leaf weight 76 g, number of leaves 8, TSS 9oB, root
diameter 3.9 cm and dry weight 11 per cent.
Radish
Evaluation for yield and quality in radish:
Among 45 accessions evaluated for root yield and
quality in summer, root yield was highest in Acc1
(550 g) followed by Acc 4, 5 (405 g, 408.6 g), Acc
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40 (342.2 g), Acc 31 (322.4 g) as compared to
standard check, Pusa Chetki (313.73 g). Non
splitting of roots was found in 42 accessions except
Acc 1, 27 and 37. Non forking of roots was absent
in 26 accessions. Non pithy roots were observed in
23 accessions. Root texture with juicy and crispy
type was found in Acc 17 and Acc 3. TSS ranged
from 3.35 to 4.45ºB in Accessions 1-15 compared
to Pusa Chetki (4ºB).
Evaluation for yield and heat tolerance: Eight
heat tolerant types have been identified, Acc 17
recorded the highest root yield in summer (280g)
compared toPusa Chetki (200 g). Based on Heat
Susceptibility index, Acc 12, 2, 17, 41, 9 and 45
were found highly heat tolerant (HSI <0.5).
Forty five accessions were characterised for heat
tolerance in growth chamber (38C/27C) among
which seven heat tolerant lines (Acc 7, Acc 9, Acc
17, Acc 20, Acc 22, Acc 26, Acc 41 ) have been
identified which were superior to Standard check,
Pusa Chetki.
Muskmelon
Identification of a muskmelon variety: Sel-22
named "Arka Siri", a cantaloupe weighing about
1kg each, with an appealing pattern of netting, plus
green sutures on orange rind background, along
with sweet, dark-orange flesh (TSS 12%) and a
strong, musky aroma was submitted for PPV &
FRA registration. The days taken for maturity after
sowing was 80 days.
Muskmelon - Arka Siri
Evaluation of inbreds for yield and quality
traits: A total of 78 advanced lines of muskmelon
were evaluated for yield and quality traits during
Rabi, 2018-19. Line numbers 85 (green flesh, 14%
85
TSS: 14.0
Fruit characteristics of promising muskmelon inbreds
Watermelon
Breeding for resistance to WBNV: A total of 94
RIL and 141 BIL families of the cross Citrullus
lanatus var. citroides x C. lanatus var. Arka Manik
were screened for WBNV tolerance during
summer 2018 in a replicated trial. The susceptible
commercial check NS-295 recorded>95 PDI,
while the resistant parent Citron recorded around
45-46 PDI at 65 DAS. Six BIL families viz., BIL-7,
53, 72, 99, 135, and 154 and four RIL families viz.,
RIL-168, 175, 185, 197 were found to be
promising with at least two WBNV resistance traits
falling under resistant category. Among them,
BIL-4, 53, 72, 99, 135 and 154 were found to be
consistently resistant over the last three years of
evaluation.
Grafting for managing Fusarium wilt : Nineteen
Grafting of hybrid (Suprit) as scion on root stock
(Arka Suryamukhi x KPS1 )
TSS), 113 (Orange flesh, 12% TSS) and 148
(white flesh, 13% TSS) were found
promising.
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113
TSS: 12.0 TSS: 13.0
watermelon accessions, three C. maxima x C.
moschata hybrids and two bottle gourd varieties
that were resistant to Fusarium wilt have been
tested as root stocks for hybrid Suprit as scion.
Among them, Arka Suryamukhi x KPS-1 with
good root traits, recorded 4-fold increase in root
volume compared to Suprit on its own roots. It also
recorded higher TSS (11.3%) and higher average
fruit weight (6.1kg).
Breeding for resistance to gummy stem blight :
A total of 340 germplasm accessions available at
ICAR-IIHR were screened for resistance to
Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum causing
gummy stem blight, through artificial inoculation
at seedling stage. While, none of the accessions
expressed immune reaction, USDA accession PI
279461-03SD exhibited moderate level of
resistance (33.33 PDI @ 21 DAI) compared to
96.67 PDI in Arka Manik.
Evaluation of new F1 hybrids: Crosses between
different sources of resistance were made in 7x7
full Diallele mating design. A total of 49 new
hybrids were obtained. All the 49 hybrids
combinations were raised for evaluating for
resistance to BW, Yield & other traits.
Evaluation of ice box inbred lines: A total of 69
red and 23 orange fleshed watermelon ice box
inbreds have been evaluated during Rabi, 2018-19.
Line numbers 58, 59, 64 in red flesh and line
numbers 4 and 10 in orange flesh backgrounds
were found to be promising.
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Fruit characteristics of promising watermelon inbreds
Pumpkin
Screening for virus resistance: Among the
segregating lines screened, Swarna x Arka
Suryamukhi-1, 4 and 3 had field tolerance to
pumpkin mosaic virus. However, Swarna x Arka
Suryamukhi-1 had highest yield (8.8 kg/per plant).
Evaluation of hybrids: Twenty-four hybrids of
butternut types were evaluated. Thirteen hybrids
registered with big sized fruit (>3.0kg) which
included fruit shape from globular to long neck.
Saras x A. Chandan-1 x BN-26, G-8 X BN-28, BN-
17 x BN-27 had fruit size of >5.0 kg and Saras x A.
Chandan-4 x BN-20 had fruit size of 8.0kg.
Evaluation of advanced breeding lines: Forty-six
advance breeding lines of pedigree population
comprising 5 cultivars of different market
background were evaluated. KashiHarit x A.
Chandan-2, Ambili x A. Chandan-5, Ambili x
A.Chandan-6 and Swarna x A. Chandan-6 had high
flesh thickness (>5.0cm) anddeep orange flesh
colour. Saras x A.Chandan-2, Swarna x A.
Pumpkin - (Ambili x A. Chandan)-7
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Suryamukhi)-5 had high TSS (>10.0ºB) and
reddish orange flesh colour.
Evaluation of elite lines of Advance hybrids:
Seven elite lines evaluated with commercial check
in an RBD for yield, quality during kharif, 2019.
(Ambili x A. Chanda)-7 and (CM-350 x A.
Chandan) -2 had high yield potential by recording
fruit weight of about 2.7kg each with > 3.5 fruits
per plant. Both lines recorded yield per plant of 9.5
and 11.1kg respectively. However, CM-350 x A.
Chandan -2 had high TSS value (9.2ºB) compared
to (Ambili x A. Chandan)-7 (6.5brix). Considering
the quality traits, (Ambili x A. Chandan)-5
(174.0mg), (CM-350 x A. Chandan)-1(170.0mg),
(Saras x A. Chandan)-1 (145.2mg) had high Fe
content. (PusaViswas x A. Chandan)-3 (69.2%),
(Saras x A. Chandan)-1(1.42%) and (A.
Suryamukhi x NarendraAgarim)-3 (1.57%) had
high Ca content. N content ranged from 0.5 (Saras x
A. Chandan) - 3 to 2.49 per cent (KasiHarit x A.
Chandan)-3.
Pumpkin - (CM-350 x A. Chandan)-2
Summer squash BN-13 BN-27 BN-22

Cucumber hybrid CH-9

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400bp 400bp
350bp 300bp

Fruits of gherkin F1 hybrid

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P R RRR S R S R S R R RR S R R R RR S RRR S R

Genotyping of F2 individual plants for bitter gourd powdery mildew resistance

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 RV-8-4-6-8 Resistant & Susceptible IPS
(Ridge gourd)

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French bean - Arka Sukomal French bean - Heat tolerant advanced breeding line

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Novel tuberose line 17-22-HS-57 Gladiolus - Arka Ranjini Gladiolus - Arka Pratham

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Rose IIHRR 3-18-2

Rose IIHRP-7

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Carnation - IIHR-CH-13

Crossandra - Arka Chenna

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 Rose - Arka Parimala

Rose - Arka Swadesh

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A. Lilium bulb scales
B. 4 weeks cultured Lilium bulbs
C. 8 weeks induced bulblets
D. Shoot proliferation

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Guava under high density planting system

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Solanum seaforthianum Tomato grafted on
ungrafted plant S. seaforthianum

French bean - Arka Sharath under soilless culture

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Small scattered silica bodies in Ladder like silica structures
treated (+) and control (-) in epidermal region

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 Binding Affinity of OBPs with ME and isomers (b)

Binding Affinity of OBPs with ME and isomers (a)

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*MBV: Mealybug Body Volatiles
Olfactometer assays for Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

IPM in polyhouse grown tomato

Tuta adults in light trap

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 Nematode infected chilli root

B. pumilus treated chilli root

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 Gummy exudation Drumstic pod damage
due to the due to leaf and
tea mosquito bug blossom webber

Stingless bee foraging on cucumber flower

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Indian honey bee foraging on Hive of stingless bee Cucumber fruit set with
cucumber flowers erected in polyhouse bee pollination

Symptoms of net blight disease in pointed gourd

Bacillus pumilis Trichoderma harzianum

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B. amyloliquefaciens Nematode infected
treated gerbera gerbera

PCR detection of poleroviruses infecting

1. Bitter gourd, 2. Chilli 3. Radish, 4. Pumpkin,
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 Dissipation pattern of pesticides on pomegranate fruits
Pesticide Dose Half-life (days) Pre -harvest
interval (days) MRL level
Standard Double Standard Double Standard Double
Deltamethrin 2.8% EC 1.0 ml/L 2.0 ml/L 7.1 8.6 37 48 0.01 mg/kg
Fenpropathrin 30% EC 1.5 ml/L 3.0 ml/L 7.0 8.9 47 54 0.01 mg/kg
Propineb 70% WP 3.0 g/L 6.0 g/L 8.1 8.5 50 60 0.05 mg/kg
Iprobenfos 48% EC) 1.0 ml/L 2.0 ml/L 7.6 8.0 47 55 0.05 mg/kg
Metiram 55% +
Pyraclostrobin 5% WG 1.5 g/L 3.0 g/L 6.0 7.5 31 45 ----
Hexaconazole 5% EC 1.0 ml/L 2.0 ml/L 5.2 6.6 23 33 0.01 mg/kg
Profenofos 50% EC 1.0 ml/L 2.0 ml/L 7.7 8.2 42 53 0.05 mg/kg
Buprofezin 25% EC 1.0 ml/L 2.0 ml/L 7.4 9.5 27 40 0.05 mg/kg

Vegetable Cops
Tomato
Pesticide dynamics during the processing: The
dynamics of three pesticides, viz. chloran-
traniliprole, chlorpyriphos and imidacloprid were
studied in fresh tomato, its processing intermediates
and final products. It was found that washing tomato
fruits under running water dislodged residues of all
three pesticides to the extent of 63 to 74 per cent.
Boiling of juice to puree/sauce is the major step to
eliminate pesticides. During this step, the residues
of chlorantraniliprole and chlorpyriphos were
decreased by over 90%, whereas the rate of decrease
was slow (37%) in case of imidacloprid residues of
theoretical concentration. Pesticide residues can
be mitigated by incubating the tomato juice at
40 ± 2 °C. Five days of incubation rendered the
disappearance of half of the applied pesticides.
During the processing of tomato, imidacloprid was
degraded to different compounds, which were
characterized as imidacloprid urea (I), imidacloprid
guanidine (II), N-methyl nitrosoguanidine (III), 6-
chloro nicotinaldehyde (IV), deschloro Proposed pathways for the degradation of
imidacloprid guanidine (V), and 6-chloro nicotinic imidacloprid during the processing of tomato
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Cucumber
Interaction effect of genotypes and biofertilizer
on pesticide uptake: Effect of genotype and
biofertilizer use on uptake of soil applied pesticides
by cucumber was studied. It was observed that, of
four soil applied pesticides, pendimethlin,
chlorpyrifos, carbofuran and carbendazim, only
carbofuran and carbendazim were taken up
sufficiently for their residues to persist for more
than 20 days in cucumber. Pesticide uptake was
more in gherkin type of cucumber which persisted
for 2- 5 days more than in ordinary cucumber. In
case where soil was treated with AMC, residues of
carbofuran were lower in cucumber. Uptake of
carbendazim residues was seen in cucumber only on
10th day, but in gherkin, uptake could be seen up to
25th day.
3.5. Crop utilization and farm mechanization
3.5.1. Crop utilization (Post-Harvest manage-
ment and value Addition)
Fruits
Mango
Quarantine hot water treatment (HWT 48°C for 60
mins) caused severe internal break down in
Alphonso mangoes irrespective of the storage
temperature (Ambient, 8 and 13°C). However, in
case of Banganapalli mangoes, quarantine HWT did
not cause any injury irrespective of the storage
temperature. Quarantine hot water treated
Banganapalli mangoes could be stored for 10 days
at RT and 3 weeks at 13°C without affecting the
quality.
Ready-to-serve (RTS) mango beverage prepared
from canned Alphonso mango pulp and
probioticated with Lactobacillus helveticus could
be stored for 90 days under refrigerated conditions
without a significant deterioration in taste and
flavour of the beverage. A cell population of 1×108
cells/ml with acidity of 0.68% were observed in the
RTS mango beverage after 90 days of storage.
A process for making protein fortified Alphonso
mango bar using 2-5% whey protein concentrate
(WPC) with acceptable sensory attributes has been
standardized. Addition of 2% pectin was found to
be effective in preventing cracking in bars. Total
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sugar content varied from 39.24 to 50.92% in the
protein fortified fruit bars. A process was also
developed to produce osmo-dried Totapuri and
Alphonso slices using liquid sorbitol (67oBrix) as
osmotic agent.
Protein fortified Alphonso mango bar
Guava
Among various ethylene inhibitors tested, 1-MCP
was more beneficial in extending the storage life of
guava both at ambient and low temperatures (8 and
12°C). Guava (cv. Mridula) fruits could be kept in
unripe condition for 1 week at ambient temperature;
3 weeks at 12°C and 4 weeks at 8°C with lower
PLW, higher firmness and acceptable quality
Pomegranate
Among the different probiotic strains screened for
probiotication of pomegranate juice, Lactobacillus
casei ATCC 393 was found suitable with respect to
cell growth and population maintenance
characteristics, sensory attributes and acidity build-
up. None of the Lactobacillus strains could grow in
the pomegranate juice. Supplementation of soy
milk to pomegranate juice helped in effective
growth of the probiotic strains.
Natural antioxidants from pomegranate rind: A
process was developed for the extraction of natural
antioxidants from pomegranate rind. The activity of
the extracted antioxidants was on par with ascorbic
acid. Rind antioxidants (0.02-0.31%) offered 30-
65% protection against lipid peroxidation after six
months of storage and 52 to 83% against pigment
oxidation in cookies. Rind antioxidants at 0.3% esterification (DE) ranged from 56.4% to 74.5% and
gave better protection than the synthetic the ash content of pectin extract ranged from 0.8%
antioxidants. Addition of rind antioxidants at 0.1% to 3.0%.
to tomato sauce (23% solids) resulted in 180% Shelf life evaluation of jackfruit ready-to-drink
increase in antioxidant activity of the sauce. beverage: Jackfruit beverage with 15% pure juice
Jackfruit (both in yellow and orange types) had a shelf life of
Anti-microbial effect of jackfruit seed and pulp 6 months under ambient conditions without
extracts: The pulp and seed powder of six jackfruit significant change in its physico-chemical and
accessions (two each of white, yellow and orange sensory quality and no microbial spoilage. Among
coloured pulp) were extracted using various the important parameters monitored during storage,
solvents (water, ethanol, hexane, ethyl acetate, the sugar:acid ratio and carotenoid content varied
petroleum ether and methanol) and evaluated for significantly (between 54.8 to 64.7 and 2.1 to 2.3
their anti-microbial activity. Among the fresh and mg/100g respectively) among different treatments.
dry seed and pulp tested, the pulp had more No significant change was noticed in vitamin C and
antimicrobial potential than dried or fresh seed. All antioxidants. At the end of the storage period there
the extracts were effective in inhibiting the growth was no significant difference in the sensory score
of one or more bacteria (Staphylococcus, and all the four treatments were rated as very good.
Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli, Bacillus,
Pseudomonas and Yersinia) but showed varied
degree of efficiency. The active principle
component in these extracts, having anti-microbial
activity, is yet to be identified.
Evaluation of jackfruit accessions for its rind
pectin content and pectin quality: Thirteen
accessions of jackfruit (Hulimavu, Row No. 12,
Lakkihalli, MRS, IIHR-1, Dorechandra, HMT,
GKVK-1, Row No. 57, Row No.53, G-31,
Tubugere and Gumless) were analyzed for their
pectin content and pectin quality. The pectin content
in waste peel ranged from 0.97% (G-31) to 2.49%
(GKVK-1). Among the quality parameter of pectin, Jackfruit ready-to-drink beverage
MRS had the highest equivalent weight (1250) Jackfruit seed powder chocolate: Jackfruit seed
followed by HMT (980.39). The methoxy content powder based chocolate was developed using
was highest in HMT (11.9%) followed by IIHR-1
(11.0%). Anhydrouronic acid content ranged from
80.8% (G-31) to 99.3% (Gumless). The degree of

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sorbitol as a sweetener, instead of sugar. The
chocolate with roasted jackfruit seed was best based
on sensory quality and has good nutrition profile
(carbohydrate-69.8 to 81.8%, protein-7.0%, fats-
10.6 to 12.6%, phenols- 125.3 to 134.1 mg/100g,
FRAP -79.4 mg/100g and DPPH -144.6 to 190.0
mg/100g). Inclusion of mushroom powder with and
without roasted sesame seeds improved the sensory
quality, particularly the taste.
Minimal processing: Jackfruit accession
'Tubbugere' was identified as suitable for minimal Osmotically dehydrated papaya slices
processing. An additive free pre-treatment and
modified atmosphere packaging was developed for Osmotically dehydrated papaya: Osmotic
extending the shelf life of minimally processed jack dehydration of papaya slices in liquid sorbitol
fruit during storage at 8˚C. (67oBrix) resulted in highly acceptable slices having
low sugar content while osmo-dried slices prepared
Culinary use of jack fruit (ITK): The culinary using jaggery as osmotic medium showed lower
uses of jackfruit were documented from Wayanad sensory scores.
region. The dried jack fruit peel (rind) powder
boiled in water is used as a quencher. A recipe Minimal processing: Among various varieties
made from mature unripe flakes called as (Arka Prabhat, Arka Surya and Taiwan Red Lady)
'Chakkapuzhukku' is a popular dish which is tested, Arka Prabhat was found superior for minimal
processing. This variety could be stored for upto 10
believed to reduce the blood sugar levels. Recipes
days at 8˚C storage using antimicrobial gas release
made from tender jack fruit were believed to have
sachets and passive modified atmosphere, by
laxative properties.
preventing tissue softening and microbial
Papaya proliferation.
Protein fortified fruit bar: Papaya pulp was found Fig: Optimum temperature for Fig (cv. Poona) was
highly suitable for making protein fortified fruit bar. found to be 5°C with 10 days storage life with less
Addition of up to 5% whey protein concentrate weight loss, maintenance of colour, firmness and
(WPC) or soy protein concentrate resulted in a quality compared to 2 days at ambient temperature.
fruit bar with acceptable quality having final The storage life was found to be 1 week at 13°C and
product yield of 45.84 to 46.35% respectively as 8 days at 10°C.
compared to 42.40% in control.
Brinjal: Optimum temperature for Brinjal
(Manjarigota type) was found to be 7°C with a

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storage life of 3 weeks; less weight loss and without
shrivelling compared to 2 weeks at 10°C and 10
days at 13°C. The shelf life was 3 days after 1 week
storage, 2 days after 2 weeks storage and 1 day after
3 weeks storage at 7°C .
Muskmelon: Optimum temperature for storage of
muskmelon was found to be 10°C. Fruits could be
stored at 10 °C for 2 weeks with weight loss of 4.2 %
with good colour, firmness and quality.
irrespective of moisture levels the seed quality was
maintained under both controlled (150C) and
ambient temperatures up to 36-42 months in some
crops (brinjal, ridge gourd, onion, coriander, chilli,
watermelon, bottle gourd and peas). Seeds with low
moisture levels maintained original/higher seed
quality in all crops after 36-42 months of storage at
both temperatures.
Mushrooms
Value addition: Recipe for Mushroom moringa
leaf and Mushroom Brahmi chutney powder has
been standardized. Seven variants of Arka
mushroom chutney powders were developed at

Storage of muskmelon at 10°C for 14 days

Ultra-dry storage for seed conservation: A study
with 18 important horticultural crops viz., tomato,
brinjal, chilli, pumpkin, bottle gourd, ridge gourd,
bitter gourd, onion, coriander, okra, water melon,
French bean, dolichos, cowpea, peas, papaya, china
aster and marigold was taken up with 3 levels of
moisture viz., recommended (6-8%); low ((3.5-6%)
and ultra-low (<3.5-4.5%). Results revealed that Mushroom chutney powder variants
Nutrition profile of mushroom chutney powders
Nutrients Mushroom Mushroom Mushroom Mushroom Mushroom Mushroom Mushroom
coconut groundnut white black flax moringa brahmi
chutney chutney seasame seasame seed leaf chutney
powder powder chutney chutney chutney chutney powder
powder powder powder powder
Protein (%) 16.62 27.56 28.00 25.59 19.25 1.31 11.31
Carbohydrates (%) 35.61 17.536 18.31 23.11 19.99 28.00 0.007
Fat (%) 10.54 14.92 18.55 17.23 13.67 6.71 1.47
Fiber (%) 9.60 14.37 11.13 13.58 15.87 11.38 0.377
Phosphorous (%) 0.365 0.44 0.565 0.605 0.45 0.007 0.133
Potassium (%) 1.54 1.15 1.14 1.585 1.495 1.11 243.00
Calcium (%) 0.230 0.380 0.325 0.125 0.13 0.336 20.80
Magnesium (%) 0.09 0.10 0.14 0.115 0.145 0.170 9.95
Iron (ppm) 76.5 104.00 129 131.5 110.5 99.53 82.50
Manganese (ppm) 37.5 16.00 16.00 17.00 17.00 15.23 -
Copper (ppm) 8.00 4.50 7.50 10.00 6.00 8.96 -
Zinc (ppm) 12.00 52.00 66.5 62.00 51.5 39.16 -

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ICAR-IIHR considering traditional taste and main frame, and power transmission systems.
nutritive goodness of mushrooms by adding herbs Experiments were conducted to optimise the
like Brahmi, Moringa leaves and nutritive seeds like temperature and duration for heating the garlic
flax seeds, sesame seeds, groundnut and coconut. It cloves to improve the peeling efficiency. It was
is a ready to eat powder and has shelf life of 3 observed that subjecting the cloves at 60°C for 40
months in airtight containers/pouches at ambient minutes, helped in achieving a peeling efficiency of
temperature (26-28°C) which can be further 85-92%. The peeler has the capacity of 20 kg/h,
extended at lower temperature. Oyster mushrooms however the same could be increased based on the
are used for this purpose. demand.
Medicinal crops
Standardisation of drying methods and
packaging materials to extend the shelf life in
Brahmi : Among five different drying methods
tried (shade, sun, solar drying, cabinet drying, low
cost polyhouse), drying under high temperature i.e.,
cabinet drying (50±1˚C) was best for retaining
bacoside A content (1.89%) followed by solar
tunnel drying (1.62%) compared to shade drying
(0.94%). Packaging in HDPE (500 gauge) and
polythene lined gunny bags were found best for
retention of all physico-chemical parameters
{moisture, colour, chlorophyll, texture, bacoside A
content (1.03 and 0.95%, respectively)} and Garlic bulb breaker cum peeler
mircrobial load. Brahmi dried herb can be stored up
Biocomposite packages from horticultural
to two months without significant loss of bacosides.
waste : Development of biodegradable package
Microbial counts decreased in all the drying
from horticultural wastes, such as okra stalk, grape
methods but to a lower extent in shade and low cost
prunings and amla pomace was evaluated. It was
polyhouse dried samples. E. coli and molds were found that biodegradable package made from okra
absent after drying. stalk with natural binder and amla pomace without
3.5.2. Farm Mechanization any binder had better tensile strength, density,
Design and development of a garlic bulb thickness and moulding properties as compared to
those made from grape prunings.
breaker: Garlic bulb breaker consisting of i)
rotating disc, ii) stationary drum, iii) main frame, iv)
blower for separation of peel, v) conveyor feeder
and vi) power transmission system has been
designed and developed. Peripheral speed of
rotating disc was optimised as 370 m/min for
achieving a capacity of 200 kg/h with garlic bulb
breaking efficiency of 93%. The power requirement
of this machine is 1 kW.
Garlic bulb breaker cum garlic peeler combining
bulb breaking and peeling operations in one unit
was designed and developed . This machine consists
of garlic bulb breaking unit, stainless steel screw
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Arka Vertical garden: This vertical garden
structure is useful for growing selected vegetables
in minimum floor of one square meter area in sunlit
places like utility, balcony, terrace etc. Pots
suitable for growing different vegetables, flowers
and medicinal plants can be used with soil or soil
less (cocopeat) growing medium. A 25 litre plastic
container at the top of the structure with necessary
drip laterals, micro tubes and drippers is provided to
water the plants.
Arka Vertical garden
Solar energy integrated outdoor mobile
mushroom production chamber: Solar power
Outdoor mobile mushroom cropping chamber
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integrated outdoor mobile mushroom cropping
chamber has been developed at ICAR-IIHR to grow
mushrooms for peri-urban, rooftop and rural areas.
3.6. Economics of production, marketing and
trade, statistical research and computer
application
3.6.1. Economics of production, marketing and
trade
e-NAM implementation: e-NAM has so far been
implemented in 585 markets in 16 states and 2 UTs
through e-platform trading at APMC/state levels.
Among the 90 commodities approved under e-
NAM, banana, pomegranate, apple, mandarin,
sweet oranges, tomato, onion, potato and some
vegetables have been included. The recommended
practices for e-NAM trading were partially
implemented in select APMCs (Palmaner and
Madanpalli). Farmers were benefitted from
marginally higher procurement price (Rs. 4-5/q),
reduced commission (4% compared to 10%) and
subsidy on crates. The net returns for the e-NAM
farmers in Palamaner were significantly higher
(32%) due to significant reduction in marketing cost
(34.15%). Traders were benefitted from the reduced
market fee (0.75% against 1%). Non-awareness of
e-NAM platform, non-implementation of online
payment, lack of market intelligence are the major
constraints in adoption of e-NAM by the farmers
and the traders.
Total Factor Productivity growth (TFT) of
onion: Annual Indices of Total Input (TII), Total
Output (TOI) and Total Factor Productivity (TFP)
for the period 1996-97 to 2018-19 revealed that the
annual average indices are 112.2, 101.0 and 112.53
respectively for Maharashtra and these values of
TII, TOI and TFP for Karnataka state are 112.93,
116.03 and 101.16 respectively. The higher annual
average TFP in Maharashtra than Karnataka state is
attributed to technological interventions, extension
and other programmes, than the growth of inputs.
Spatial and temporal growth pattern in onion
and tomato in India:
Onion: In onion, growth of 8.1% per annum from
1990-91 to 2017-18 was achieved, mostly on
account of area-led growth (6.1%). Higher rate of
growth in production (14.7%) was attained during
2001-02 to 2010-11. In all three decades, it was the
area-led growth which contributed most to the
increase in onion production. Hence, there is a very
good potential to increase production through
increase in productivity. State-wise analysis
revealed that onion area had increased by 8.8 lakh
ha (>200%) from 1996-97 to 2017-18 and nearly
46% of this increase had come from Maharashtra
alone, followed by Karnataka (11.8%), MP (11%)
and Rajasthan (7.3%). Maharashtra's share of onion
area has increased from 20.5% during P-I (1990-91
to 2000-01) to 38.0% during P-II, while in MP and
Rajasthan, the area during the same period
increased from 5.6 to 9.3% and 5.2 to 6.6%
respectively. In Karnataka, the share in the national
onion area decreased from 21.8% during P-I to 15%
during P-III. Other states whose share decreased
during these two periods were Gujarat, AP,
Telangana and Bihar. Onion production has
increased by 56.5 lakh MT from 1996-97 to 2017-
18 and nearly 32.9% of this comes from
Maharashtra alone, followed by MP (17.4%),
Karnataka (12.5%) and Rajasthan (7.1%). In
Maharashtra, onion production has increased from
22.1% during P-I to 30.7% during P-II, while in MP
and Rajasthan, production during the same period
has increased from 6.9 to 15.2% and 3.4 to 6.3%
respectively. In Gujarat, onion production has
decreased from 19.8% during P-I to 6.45% during
P-III. Other states whose share decreased during
these two periods were AP and Telangana.
Tomato: Increase in the growth in production of
tomato in India between 1990-91 and 2017-18
(6.5%) is more due to increase in area (4.5%) than
productivity. Tomato area increased by 4.1 lakh ha
(86%) from 2001-02 to 2017-18. AP, Chhattisgarh,
Gujarat, Haryana and Karnataka are the major
contributors, together accounting for 35%. Odisha,
AP, Bihar, WB, Karnataka, Maharashtra states are
the major growers accounting for 67% of area
during 2000-01, which decreased to 45% of total
area during 2017-18. Major gainers are
Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Haryana, while the area
decreased in Bihar, Karnataka and Maharashtra
states.
Pattern of spread and impact of AMC and
cocopeat technologies in nursery management:
AMC and fermented cocopeat technology in
nursery management resulted in 37% higher
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germination, 41% higher gross returns and double
the net returns than local nursery management
practice for rooting media. With better and higher
profitability in comparison to other local practice
like use of soil as rooting medium, this technology
has helped the growers in providing good and
healthy quality seedling materials to meet the
growing demand for seedling materials to the
farmers.
3.6.2. Statistics Research
Statistical method to handle high coefficient of
variation in perennial crop long term
experiments: A statistical method based on Robust
ANOVA to handle high CV in pooled (2011-2018)
analysis of Mango Totapuri rootstock trial was
suggested. Based on the results, it was concluded
that the rootstock treatment of Olur (average yield
of 57.21 kg/tree during 2011 to 2018) as the best.
Precision gained as estimated by reduction in CV
was in the range of 11.0% to 78.9%. SAS IML codes
were built-in for analysis. Hence, this study calls for
employing this approach (robust against the
presence of outliers) in a designed field experiment
in perennial crops, for testing the efficiency of set of
treatments evaluated over years, under RBD set up
to draw a general conclusion.
Non-parametric stability indices in crop varietal
release program: A rank based non-parametric
method has been suggested to identify a
line/genotype, evaluated over years as the best for
varietal release, based on its superior performance
over all traits, instead of one or two traits. Based on
the weights for individual traits (data driven
approach) arrived based on its stability over years
and within year replications, instead of assigning
arbitrary weights, best lines were identified.
Efficacy of this method was demonstrated to
identify Okra GMS line OKMSH-2 as the top
ranked (highest NP value of 1223.67) based on its
stable performance for quality/YVMV/ yield traits.
It was suggested to use this method in varietal
release programme and which can be extended for
MLT based varietal release. A Biplot analysis of
non-parametric stability measure proposed in Okra
based on combined index of various traits has
resulted in selection of best line-OKMSH 2, as
against the analysis based on individual traits.
Selection indices in sapota: Selection Indices
were constructed based on 21 morphological and
biochemical traits evaluated in 44 hybrids of sapota
using linear discriminant function. The indices
given as Y = 85.3+45.76 SG-4.83. Average length
of PB-0.39 E/W spread, with R2=0.77, was adopted
to select eight sapota hybrids for dwarf nature.
Proximity analysis in jamun accessions:
Proximity analysis of 96 jamun lines/accessions
based on 15 various traits (fruit, leaf, seed, pulp
related) resulted in 10 distinct clusters.
Contribution of various traits to genetic diversity
showed that fruit girth followed by seed girth
together accounted for one-fourth variability
enabling identification of lines with bold fruits.
Nonlinear growth models for construction of
AUDPC, apparent infection rate and optimum
time for prophylactic schedule in various bitter
gourd genotypes: Logistic nonlinear growth
models (as against the normal linear models) were
developed to capture the inherent non-linear growth
and hence to compute area under disease
progression for powdery mildew incidence
individually for 29 entries of advanced breeding
lines and germ plasm of bitter gourd, observed over
10 weeks. Nonlinear growth model revealed that
97% of variability in disease progression over time
was captured by nonlinear logistic model. The rate
of disease severity was maximum at t=2–3 weeks in
susceptible and t=4.24 in moderately susceptible
genotype IIHR-40-1, inferring that management
strategies may be undertaken within the period
identified to avoid loss. The highest apparent
infection rate (r) was recorded in the genotype Arka
Harit (1.29) and the least in IIHR-80-1-2 and IIHR-
80-1-3 (0.00). The newly identified resistant
sources could be used for developing powdery
mildew resistant bitter gourd varieties/ hybrids.
Logistic and ANN models in population
dynamics studies: Logistic growth model
developed for estimation of AUDPC for PRSV
incidence in papaya showed 11% increase in R2 as
compared to the linear. ANN models for leaf curl
incidence in chilli showed that the whitefly vector
population and maximum temperature observed a
week prior, expressed about 74.8% of the incidence
in subsequent weeks.
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Biometrical genetic studies in China aster:
Components of variance worked out for parents, F1
hybrids and check used in China aster lines revealed
that selection based on phenotypic performance will
be reliable due to narrow difference between GCV
and PCV estimates for yield related traits (weight of
flowers/plant, weight of 100 flowers (g), and
number of ray florets/flower head. High heritability
(>90%) for these traits were also envisaged for
effective selection based on these traits in advance
generations. However, moderate heritability for the
traits like flower head diameter, stalk length and
number of flowers/branch suggested that the
environmental effects constitute a major portion of
the total phenotypic variation and hence direct
selection for these traits will be less effective.
Further, moderate genetic advance and genetic gain
over mean was observed for all the traits. Hence, the
higher heritability coupled with moderate to high
genetic advance values observed for these traits
suggested that the existing variability among the
accessions with respect to the traits is mainly due to
additive type of genes.
3.6.3. Computer applications
Database on chilli varieties: A database and online
user interface has been developed for chilli
characterization. The database consists of 73 tables
for passport data, characterization data and the
option codes for all the characters. A data entry
module has been developed for online data entry of
the chilli information. Drop-down menus have been
provided for the selection of options for the various
characters. A corresponding web based information
retrieval system has been developed for searching
the database for varieties with desired characters.
Database can be searched for varieties based on one
or more character options. Dynamic pie chart
visualization was developed for the different
characters of the passport and characterization
database. The database has provision for inclusion
of images for each character of the varieties.
Passport data of the variety has been linked along
with the characterization information. The entire
system has been developed in WAMP (Windows
Apache MySQL PHP) environment. The web based
interface is available on the intranet of IIHR.
 Database on chillies
WBNV disease model: Numerical simulation of
the Watermelon Bud Necrosis Viral disease model
was done by changing the values of parameter and
initial conditions, and disease development was
studied for the simulated conditions. The
equilibrium values and basic reproductive numbers
were also computed for each simulation. The
behaviour of Ro has been studied against initial
vector population, mortality rate, inoculation rate,
acquisition rate and feeding time and the threshold
values of these parameters have been derived.
Mobile applications on chilli, papaya and okra
cultivation: Mobile app on chilli, papaya and okra
crop cultivation has been developed for Android OS
platform with navigational elements, which
provides crop management solutions viz., crop
production, disease management, pest management
and IIHR varieties and hybrids. The crop production
aspects viz., transplanting, fertilizer, irrigation,
weeding, harvesting and yield etc., are provided in
the app. The disease and pest management practices
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Mobile apps on chilli, papaya and okra cultivation
include various diseases and pests affecting the crop
describing their symptoms and control measures to
be taken by the farmers for better management of
their crop. Integrated disease and pest management
strategies were also provided in the app. Further,
IIHR released varieties and hybrids for chilli,
papaya and okra along with salient features are
included along with other promising varieties and
hybrids details. A query window for farmers is
available in the app to post cultivation problems
faced in their field during cultivation and for seed
requirement. All these farmers' queries are received
by App admin by mail and reply is communicated by
email through domain experts. These mobile apps
are available at google play store and also at
http://mobapps.iihr.res.in/mobileapp.html.
Decision support system for horticultural crops
(French bean, watermelon & chilli): Web
applications for decision support systems for crop
management of French bean, watermelon and chilli
have been developed using web design for the
interface with navigation menu, grouping contents
into crop production, disease and pest management
and cultivation practices. The varieties released
from ICAR-IIHR and the technologies developed
are provided with their salient features. Precision
farming in French bean, watermelon and chilli and
the transplanting details with time of planting are
given. The web pages for different diseases and
pests affecting these crops with their management
measures are designed and scripts are embedded in
the program for display in the applications. These
web applications will be useful for farmers and
other stakeholders for better crop cultivation and is
available at http://webapps.iihr.res.in.
Arka Baagwani App: ICAR-Indian Institute of
Horticultural Research, Bangalore has designed and
developed another mobile app “Arka Baagwani” to
increase the visibility and client connectivity for
instant information. The app provides information
on varieties, technologies, success stories, seeds &
planting material available for client's support. It
also provides link for an online system
–'Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility'
(https://saif.iihr.res.in) developed by the Institute
Arka Baagwani App.
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for use by scientists, teachers, government
institutions and private companies across India,
horti advisory for the benefit of farmers and the list
of technical/extension bulletins released by the
Institute. The app is simple and user friendly with
continuous upgradation capability and have options
of android and IOS mobile operations.
The links to download the app are:
Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details
?id=com.iihr.arkabagwani&hl=en
IOS:https://www.apple.com/in/search/arka-
bagwani?src= globalnav
3.7. Agricultural Extension Research
3.7.1. Spread and acceptance
IPM technology for Brinjal shoot and fruit borer
control : The reasons for adoption of IPM practices
towards brinjal shoot and fruit borer control were,
awareness about IPM technology, availability of
inputs in time, good marketability of the produce,
fetches more price besides its cost effectiveness,
eco-friendly and sustainable nature. However, non-
adoption of this technology was due to
unawareness, non-availability of inputs in time and
an assumption that this technology might be costly.
Arka Sahan cultivation: A survey of 30 adopters
and non-adopters of Arka Sahan growers showed
that spread of Arka Sahan is 44% in Rajasthan and
27 % in Karnataka out of the total Annona growing
area. Seventy per cent of the farmers had 1-2 acres,
20% had up to 5 acres and 10% of the farmers had
more than 5 acres. Yield of Annona ranged between
3-4 tons/ acre (5th year) with profit of 2-3 lakhs per
acre.
Passion fruit (Kaveri) cultivation: A survey of 30
adopters and non-adopters of passion fruit (Kaveri)
growers showed that spread of this variety was 18%
in Kerala and 22% in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total
passion fruit growing area, 45 per cent of the
farmers had 1-2 acres, 35% had up to 5 acres and
20% of the farmers had more than 5 acres. Yield
ranged between 13-15 tons/ acre (5th year) with
profit of 3-4 lakhs per acre.
Brinjal and Chilli hybrids: A Survey was
conducted in Mandya, Salem, Dharmapuri,
Thirssur and Palakkad districts to study the
awareness and acceptance of ICAR-IIHR released
brinjal and chilli hybrids. The results revealed that
reasons for acceptance/adoption of brinjal hybrids
were (i) high yield (77-90 % of farmers' opinion) (ii)
good fruit quality (66-81%) (iii) resistance to
bacterial wilt (44 - 63%) (iv) attractive light green
colour (54-60%) and (v) cluster bearing (25-73%).
Reasons for non-adoption of brinjal hybrids were
non-availability of quality seeds at their location (84
-86 %) and more incidence of shoot and fruit borer
(53-73%). In case of chilli hybrids (Arka Haritha)
the possible reasons for acceptance in Tamil Nadu
were (i) high pungency (87.5%) (ii) attractive dark
green fruits (75%) (iii) high yield (62.5%) and (iv)
less incidence of powdery mildew (37.5%).
Reasons for non-adoption were (i) availability of
commercial hybrids (93.5%) (ii) unawareness
towards this hybrid (80%) (iii) non availability of
seeds at their location (73.35) (iv) no local
consumer preference (66.7) (v) fruits are small and
harvesting problem (60%) (vi) dry fruits are dull in
colour and less storage (53.3%) (vii) damage during
packing (53.3%) and (viii) more incidence of pest
and disease (33.3%) .
Survey on osmotically dehydrated fruit and
vegetable products: A survey was conducted to
study the backward linkage of ICAR-IIHR
osmotically dehydrated fruit and vegetable
products with industries. The MCI Industry of
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu obtained three post-
harvest technology licenses (Osmotically
dehydrated mango, papaya and mango fruit bar
technology) from ICAR-IIHR. A total of 83.3% of
farmers opined that they got assured market price
for their produce selling to MCI industry. While
selling their produce farmers realized increased
farm income (66.5%), no middle man involvement
(61.6%), less post harvest losses (58.3%) and
reduced transportation cost (50.0).
3.7.2. Group dynamic and social networks
among women SHG members involved in
economic activities: A survey was conducted
among 30 members of three FPOs of Holalkere and
Challakere taluks of Chitradurga district. Results
indicated that more than 80% members joined FPOs
to accomplish independent tasks and only 6.67%
joined for generating new or creative ideas and
coordinating & implement complex decisions
(6.67%). About 83.33% members resolved
conflicts within the group and 16.67% increased
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their performance due to team effectiveness. More
than 63.33% members indicated very less
communication and 20% communicated for solving
social and interpersonal problems. About 83.33%
members joined FPOs for financial assistance and
only 6.67% members joined for procuring quality
inputs, processing of their produce and marketing
awareness. About 60% of members had lack of trust
with other members and only 6.67% members
trusted other members. Important threats to group
effectiveness are group conflicts (76.67%),
discontent & resistance (16.67%) and lack of
awareness about group effectiveness (6.67%). All
the members agreed that leaders were selected and
followed democratic leadership. Roles of group
leaders were to try new ventures (53.33%),
elaborating understanding through examples (40%)
and boosting risk taking ability (6.67%). Important
constraints in adoption of IIHR technologies are
lack of awareness about IIHR varieties & hybrids,
micronutrient formulations, onion machineries like
onion drum seeder, detopper, onion grader,
prevalence of thrips and purple blotch disease
causing yield loss, unaware of modern storage
facilities & marketing, very poor participation of
SC, ST, women and lack of entrepreneurship.
3.7.3. Evaluation of digitally documented videos
of IIHR technologies:
The following four video documentaries were
produced after developing the script and editing in
consultation with the concerned scientists.
1. Now it is a rich man's Guava…
( Arka Kiran & Arka Mridula) 4:58 min
2. ICAR-IIHR Arka Sahan -
A promising custard apple 5:14min
3. Arka Meghana - High yielding
F1 - Chilli Hybrid 4:46 min
4. ICAR-IIHR- Arka Microbial
Consortium (AMC) 4:50 min
The videos were uploaded to different social media
viz., IIHR web page, Youtube, Facebook page and
WhatsApp. A questionnaire was developed based on
the 14 variables which pertain to the quality and
content of four videos. The same were shown to the
200 participants (100 farmers + 100 officials) and
data were collected on their opinion on quality,
usefulness, effectiveness of message, timeliness,
brevity, simplicity and content specificity etc. The
data were analyzed, using descriptive statistics to
arrive at meaningful conclusions.
3.7.4. Producer Company Model towards
providing extension service to horticulture:
Primary data were collected from three producers'
companies such as Sri Amaranarayana
Horticultural Farmers Producers Company
Limited, Chintamani; Anekkal Horticultural
Farmers Producers Company Limited, Anekkal and
Rythamithra Farmers Producers Company Limited,
Mysuru.
The overall performance indicators as perceived by
the producer members are given in the following
table. The perception was assessed in a nine-point
scale. Based on the results, it is observed that there
is further scope for improvement in the areas
pertaining to ways of raising funds, fixing of annual
reserve funds and sharing the profit accrued to the
producer members.
3.7.5. Study of attributes of innovation of
protected cultivation of vegetable Crops: Aspect-
wise response of the polyhouse farmers on different
components of innovations like on relative
advantage-net profitability, compatibility,
complexity, practicability and observability was
studied in detail among 60 farmers who are growing
vegetables under protected environment for the past
3 to 4 years. Among these components,
observability followed by practicability and
compatibility are most crucial in determining the
acceptance and adoption of the technology. This
innovation is adopted largely by middle aged with
PUC and graduation level of education, moderate
experience of 3 to 5 years of farming, small farmers
with 1 to 2.5 acres of PCV and medium family
having income of Rs.4-6 lakhs per annum.

Performance indicators of producers’ companies

Impact Indicators SAHFPCL AHFPCL RMHFPCL Average
Heterogeneity in membership 8.5 8.0 9.0 8.5
Member cohesiveness 8.2 7.1 8.6 8.0
Eliminating persons with political
background 8.7 8.1 8.0 8.3
Avoiding domination of specific
group of people 8.4 7.7 7.3 7.8
Transparency of activities 8.5 7.5 9.0 8.3
Transparency of financial transactions 8.6 7.9 8.6 8.4
Selection/election of leaders/ board of directors 7.9 7.3 6.3 7.2
Adhering to rules and regulations 6.4 8.2 8.6 7.7
Record maintenance 6.2 7.9 9.0 7.7
Opportunity for participation in decision making 7.8 7.1 9.0 8.0
Business activities of the company 7.7 7.7 7.5 7.6
Ways of raising funds 6.8 7.0 6.6 6.8
Fixing the reserve funds 5.9 5.3 6.0 5.7
Sharing the profit 5.4 6.0 8.3 6.6

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 4. All India Coordinated Research Projects
All India Coordinated Research Projects on various
horticultural crops and one All India Network
Project on pesticide residues are in operation at
ICAR-IIHR. The details of the activities carried out
under different AICRPs during the period under
report are given below.
All India Coordinated Research Project on
Fruits
Mango
A total of 10180 flowers from 2121 panicles of
Amrapali were crossed with pollens of Vanraj. The
fruit set was found to be 0.45%. Collected 370 F0
fruits from 10180 crossed flowers of Amrapali with
Vanraj and sown in nursery of which 95 F1
progenies are in nursery.
In studies on assessing the effect of climatic
variability on mango flowering and yield, it was
observed that the flowering intensity was highest in
Amrapali (60.83 %) followed by Arka Neelachal
Kesari (52.08 %) and Dashehari (37.08%).
Maximum flowering duration (43 days) was
observed in Amrapali and minimum duration of
flowering (33 days) was recorded for “Arka
Neelachal Kesari”. Number of perfect flowers/
panicle were observed maximum in Amrapali.
(117.04) and lowest in Dashehari (93.42).
In rootstock breeding, collected 32 F0 fruits from
1116 crossed flowers of Vellaikulamban with
Terpentine and sown in nursery. Out of 32 F0 sown,
19 F1 progenies are in nursery. In 2018-19, a total of
7605 flowers from 1428 panicles of Amrapali were
crossed with pollens of Vanraj for development of
scion variety.
The treatment consisting of RDF + 100 g Zinc
sulphate + 50 g Copper sulphate + 50 g Borax(Soil
application) in basin after harvest + Foliar spray of
0.2% Zinc sulphate + 0.1% Copper sulphate + 0.1%
Boric acid (2 sprays at just before flowering and
marble stage) produced highest yield (13. t/ha).
The data on post-harvest loss in mango was
recorded for Amrapalli variety in Dhenkanal district
of Odisha. At farm level, as high as 12% loss was
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recorded for the variety followed by 3-5% loss at
level of assembly market, 4-7% at ripening stage
and 8-13% loss at retail level.
Three sprays of hexaconazole (0.1%) followed by
hot water treatment (520C for 10 min) recorded least
anthracnose severity as well as incidence in
Amrapalli.
Papaya and guava: The Bengaluru centre is
working as National Active Germplasm
Conservation Sites for papaya and guava. Also,
involved in validating the protocol of extending
papaya seed viability under different agro-climatic
condition and assessing the performance of
different guava entries under multi location trails.
All India Coordinated Research Project on Arid
Fruits
Pomegranate: Planted two entries from Solapur to
assess the performance under multilocation trial.
Annona
Proximate analysis of fruits in six annona species
revealed that maximum fruit weight of 950.79g
recorded in Annona muricata whereas minimum
fruit weight of 140.73 g in Annona glabra. Studies
on biochemical components (TSS, ascorbic acid,
Total sugars, phenols, flavonoids, catechin
equivalent and DPPH activity ) showed significant
variation among Annona species.
Five custard apple varieties (Balanagar, Raidurg,
APK-1, Red Sitaphal, and Arka Sahan) have been
evaluated for its yield and proximate analysis of
fruits. More number of fruits per plant (80.3) has
been recorded in Arka Sahan and minimum in Red
Sitaphal (34.4). The Hybrid, Arka Sahan has
registered the highest per plant yield of 34.55 kg
whereas the cultivar Red Sitaphal recorded the
minimum yield of 8.38 kg. Hybrid, Arka Sahan
excelled in terms of yield and quality when
compared to other varieties tested.
Coorg mandarin: Among 20 promising clones,
based on pooled analysis, Clone - 8 and Clone - 20
were found promising for yield (17.46 kg/plant and
16.53 kg/plant, respectively), average fruit weight
(130.64 g and 122.51 g, respectively), juice percent
(46.6 % & 48.2 % respectively), number of seeds
per fruit 16.2 & 18.4, respectively) and fruit quality.
Evaluation of promising clones of Citrus (MLT-
1): Nine high yielding clones viz. N-4, N-28, N-34,
N-43, N-51 (ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur), M-181
(Akola), CRS-4 (Tinsukia) and Clone-11 (CHES,
Chettalli) of mandarin were evaluated for growth
and yield attributes. The number of fruits per tree
ranged from 86 (CRS-4) to 128 (M-181). Yield
(kg/tree) was highest in M-181 (15.81 kg / tree),
while lowest in CRS-4 (7.10 kg /tree).
Evaluation of promising clones of Citrus II (a)
Mandarin (MLT-II) : Three promising
varieties/Clones of mandarin (PDKV Mandarin,
Nagpur Mandarin and Coorg Mandarin) were field
planted during September, 2017 and all cultural and
plant protection practices are being followed.
Evaluation of promising clones of citrus d)
Grapefruit : Field planting of promising varieties /
Clones of Grapefruit (star Ruby, Red Blush,
Imperial, Foster, marsh seedless, and NRC
Grapefruit-6) has been completed and all cultural
and plant protection practices are being followed.
Evaluation of promising rootstocks in Citrus:
Six Citrus rootstocks viz. NRCC-2, NRCC-4,
NRCC-5, NRCC-6, CRH-12, Alemow and
Rangpur lime were obtained from ICAR-CCRI,
Nagpur and Coorg mandarin was budded on them.
During ensuing season planting will be undertaken.
Improving bearing potential of Litchi through
girdling: The flowering was observed during first
week of September, while fruit set was noted during
end of September. The results indicated that 4 mm
wide girdling gave highest fruit weight (17.28 g),
fruit yield (31.23kg/tree) and pulp recovery (54.57
%). Further, the higher TSS (16.22OB) and lower
acidity (1.6 %) was noticed in trees with 4 mm
girdling while in trees with 2 mm girdling, the
higher acidity (2.1 %) was observed.
Mango (Totapuri): Post harvest losses in mango
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cv. Totapuri were assessed in Karnataka and AP.
PHL was assessed in 2 channels. The loss in the
channel involving the retailers indicated 24.16%
loss consisting of field level (12.54%), market level
(3.95%) and retailers level (7.67%). In case of
channel involving processors, the losses were 28.55
per cent consisting of field level (10.10%), market
level (8.04%) and processor's level (10.32%).
Banana: Post harvest losses were assessed for
banana cv. Ney Poovan (Elakki) during winter in
Karnataka. The total PHL was found to be 5.36 per
cent consisting of losses at field level (2.67%),
wholesaler's level (0.84%), ripening and storage
stage (0.93%) and retail level loss of 0.92 per cent
All India Coordinated Research Project on
Vegetables
Chilli & Paprika: Germplasm collection &
evaluation – Chilli (7 entries); Germplasm
collection & evaluation – Paprika (5 entries); Chilli
Varietal Trial –IET (8 entries); Chilli Varietal Trial
–AVT-II (9 entries); Chilli Hybrid Trial – IET (9
entries); Chilli Hybrid Trial – AVT-I (7 entries); and
Chilli Hybrid Trial – AVT-II (8 entries). Three chilli
F1 hybrids of ICAR-IIHR have been entered into
Chilli Hybrid Trials AVT I during the period. AVT-I
(7 entries) yield trials have been conducted at
CHES, Bhubaneswar.
Brinjal: Out of 8 entries were tested, two entries
viz., 2016/BRBWRES-6 (522.63 q/ha) and
2016/BRBWRES-8 (558.20 q/ha) performed better
for yield and bacterial wilt resistance in disease
resistance trial. Entries 2017/BRLVAR-5 (473.63
q/ha) and 2017/BRLVAR-4 (448.63 q/ha) were
performed better for yield and over the checks in
varietal trial for Long (AVT-I). Entries
2 0 1 6 / B R LVA R - 4 ( 4 2 8 . 2 1 q / h a ) a n d
2016/BRLVAR-3 (400.00 q/ha) were performed
better for yield and over the checks in varietal trial
for Long (AVT-II). Entries 2018/BRLVAR-6
(434.21 q/ha) and 2018/BRLVAR-9 (455.00 q/ha)
were performed better for yield and over the checks
in varietal trial for Long (IET). Entries
2 0 1 7 / B R RVA R - 6 ( 4 2 5 . 0 2 q / h a ) a n d
2017/BRRVAR-5 (416.92 q/ha) performed better
for yield and over the checks in varietal trial for
round (AVT-I). Entries 2016/BRRVAR-4 (452.67
q/ha) and 2016/BRRVAR-1 (438.33 q/ha) were
performed better for yield and over the checks in
varietal trial for round (AVT-II). Entries
BRLHYB2018-1(433.12q/ha) and BRLHYB2018-
4 (414.12q/ha) performed better for yield and over
the checks in hybrid trial for long (IET). Entries
BRHYR-2018-5 (560.17q/ha) and BRHYR-2018-8
(560.17q/ha) performed better for yield and over the
checks in hybrid trial for round (IET). Over the
checks in varietal trial for Long (IET). Entries
BRSRVAR -2017-3 with 398.33q/ha and
BRSRVAR-2017-6 performed better for yield and
over the checks in varietal trial for small round
(AVT-I).
Seed production: A total of 65 kg of Hybrid seeds
of Arka Anand and 15 kg seeds of Arka Harshitha
have been produced in farmer's field under seed
village concept during October 2018 to March 2019.
Ridge Gourd: Two entries namely, 2017/RIGVAR-
4 (128.63 q/ha) and 2017/RIGVAR-1 (126.30 q/ha)
recorded highest yield compare to other varieties in
varietal trial (IET). Entries 2017/RIGHYB-
3(197.04q/ha) and 2017/RIGHYB-1 (147.87 q/ha)
recorded highest yield in hybrid trial (IET).
Bitter gourd: Entries 2017/BIGHYB-10(71.02
q/ha) followed by 2017/BIGHYB-9 (56.19 q/ha)
recorded highest yield in hybrid trial (IET). In
hybrid trial (AVT-II), out of five bitter gourd
hybrids evaluated, two entries namely,
2015/BIGHYB-4 (52.44 q/ha) followed by
2015/BIGHYB-2 (51.69 q/ha) out yielded the check
variety Pusa Hybrid-2 (17.22 q/ha).
Bottle gourd: In varietal trials (AVT I), out of nine
entries the entry 2016/BOGVAR-3 (280.13 q/ha)
and 2016/BOGVAR-5 (266.64 q/ha) were found to
be superior based on yield and quality. In hybrid
trial (IET) out of eight entries the hybrid
2017/BOGHYB-3 (350.19 q/ha) was found to be
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superior for yield and quality.
Okra: The entry 2018/OKHYVRES-5 recorded the
highest fruit yield of 193.95 q/ha in hybrid trial
(IET). The entry 2018/OKHYVRES-4 recorded the
highest fruit yield of 193.95 q/ha in hybrid trial
(AVT-I)
Pumpkin: Seven entries in varietal (IET) and seven
entries in hybrid (AVT-I) were tested.
Gherkin: Out of 7 commercial gherkin hybrids,
IIHR-GH-2 recorded highest fruit yield of 9.95 t/ha
with 263 fruits per plant followed by GH-1
(8.56 t/ha) with 189 fruits per plant.
Dolichos bean (Bush): Entries 2018/DOLBVAR-2
(160.0 q/ha) followed by 2018/DOLBVAR-4
(153.0 q/ha) in IET, entries 2017/DOLBVAR-2
(220.0 q/ha) followed by 2017/DOLBVAR-5
(186.0 q/ha) in AVT-I and entries 2016/DOLBVAR-
4 (173.0 q/ha) followed by 2016/DOLBVAR-6
(162.0 q/ha) in AVT-II performed better than
checks.
Dolichos bean (Pole): Entries 2018/DolPVAR-3
(470.5 q/ha) followed by 2018/DolPVAR-2 (381.1
q/ha) in IET, entries 2016/DOLPVAR-9 (371.7
q/ha) followed by 2016/DOLPVAR-10 (347.1 q/ha)
in AVT-II performed better than checks. In AVT-I,
nine of the entries out performed the checks.
Radish: Among five entries tested, highest root
weight yield of 123.34 g and plant biomass of 205.8
g was observed in 2018/RADVAR-2 compared to
check Japanese white (72.74 g).
French bean: In varietal trial AVT II (Bush), seven
entries with two checks, 2016/FBBVAR-1 gave
maximum pod yield of 165 q/ha followed by
2016/FBBVAR-3 with 148 q/ha. In varietal trial
AVT II (pole), six entries were evaluated with two
checks, Entry 16/ FBBVAR 4 gave maximum pod
yield of 185 q/ha and out yielded both the checks.
Cowpea: In varietal trial AVT II, five entries were
evaluated. Entry 2016/COPBVAR-2 recorded
maximum yield of 165 q/ha.
Garden pea
Early IET: Five entries were evaluated. The entry
2018/ PEVAR 2 gave maximum pod yield of 65
q/ha followed by 2018/ PEVAR 7 with 57q/ha.
Early AVT I : Five entries were evaluated, Entry
17/ PEVAR 7 gave maximum pod yield of 72 q/ha
followed by Entry 17/ PEVAR 1 (62 q/ha)
Early AVT II : Eight entries were evaluated, Entry
16/ PEVAR 3 gave maximum pod yield of 68 q/ha
followed by Entry 16/ PEVAR 6 (59 q/ha).
Edible pod IET : Seven entries were evaluated. Of
them, 2018/PEDVAR-3 gave maximum pod yield
of 95 q/ha followed by 2018/PEVAR-4 with 86
q/ha.
Crop Protection
Monitoring emerging diseases of vegetable
crops: Survey conducted for incidence of diseases
in vegetable crops under farmer's practices. Bitter
gourd showed highest incidence of Tomato leaf curl
New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) 34.7% to 65.5%
followed by Cucurbit aphid borne yellows virus
(CABYV) a new polerovirus (1.5.0% to 16.0%) and
least incidence of Powdery mildew (12.0%). In case
of chilli, incidence of ChiVMV (25.4%), ChLCV
(31.5%), CMV (21.5%) and GBNV (6.5%)
were noticed. In tomato, highest incidence of
tomato leaf curl disease caused by Tomato leaf curl
Bangalore virus (ToLCBV) (23.5% to 52.0%),
followed by late blight (35.8%), spotted wilt
disease caused by Groundnut bud necrosis virus
(GBNV) (10.5% to 15.5%), and potyvirus (21.5%
to 29.3%) was noticed. A new disease tomato big
bud disease caused by phytoplasma was noticed
upto 12.5%.
Assessment of yield losses due to major diseases
in vegetable crops: Results of assessment of yield
loss due to ChLCV in chilli cv. Arka Meghana have
indicated that the yield loss ranging from 15.8 to
95.8%. The stage of infection is critical affecting
plant growth, number of fruits per plant, fruit length
and yield per plant.
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Garden Pea (mid) for powdery mildew
resistance trial
IET: Four entries were evaluated. Of them,
2018/PMVAR-4 gave maximum pod yield of 105
q/ha with PDI of 4.2 followed by 2018/ PEVAR-8
with 97 q/ha with PDI of 3.5
AVT-I : Six entries were evaluated. The entry
17/PMVAR-6 gave maximum pod yield of 102 q/ha
with PDI of 3.2 followed by Entry 17/ PMVAR 2
(82 q/ha) with PDI of 6.5
AVT-II : Nine entries were evaluated. The entry
16/PMVAR-1 gave maximum pod yield of 108 q/ha
with PDI of 2.8 followed by Entry 16/PEVAR-6 (59
q/ha) with PDI of 3.7.
All India Coordinated Research Project on
Floriculture
Integrated Management of Leaf Blight in
Tuberose: Blight incidence was 28.71% in T1
(Control), 5.82 % in T7 (Azoxystrobin 23% SC, 0.3
ml/L) and 7.73% in T4 (Difenconazole 25% EC, 0.5
ml/L). There was no significant difference in flower
yield in treatments, though maximum flower/spike
was 43.26 in T5 (Tebuconazole 1 g/L) and 43.12 in
T7 (Azoxystrobin, 0.3 ml/L).
Evaluation of new molecules for the
management of Alternaria blight in Marigold:
Field trial for the management of Marigold blight
caused by Alternaria was carried out. Among the
fungicides tested Trifloxystrobin (0.1% spray) and
Azoxystrobin (0.05% spray) at 15 days interval was
very effective against Alternaria with 4.90-6.69
PDI respectively while in control it reached 44.78
PDI.
Management of Fusarium wilt rot in Gladiolus:
Field trail conducted to check the efficacy of Bio-
agents for the management of Fusarium wilt rot in
Gladiolus. The germination percentage was good
and 96% -100% of germination was observed in all
the treatments. Of all the bio-agents Trichoderma
harzianum was the best treatment with least wilt
incidence of 7.6 per cent against control 30.44 per
cent.
Tuberose
Two double type tuberose entries BR-19 and BR-24
were tested for flowering and yield parameters
under Bangalore condition. The results indicate that
Arka Suvasini registered the highest spike length
(95.86 cm) and number of florets per spike (67.28
nos.). BR-24 and BR-19 recorded the highest rachis
length (44.90 and 44.48 cm, respectively). Number
of spikes per clump was recorded the maximum in
BR-19 (5.63 nos.) followed by Arka Vaibhav (4.58
nos.).
In tuberose cv. Arka Prajwal, the maximum number
of leaves per plant at flowering stage (43.17), leaf
area (96.55 cm2) and the highest production of
flowers (22.0 t/ ha) was obtained with the use of a
combination of 75 % Water Soluble Fertilisers
(150:150:150 kg ha-1NPK) + 25% Straight
Fertilizers (50: 50: 50 kg ha-1NPK).
Gladiolus: For testing Arka Manorama corms were
supplied to different testing centres of AICRP on
Floriculture.
Rose: Supplied five rose varieties for testing to
different centers under AICRP. Arka Ivory and Arka
Swadesh are being tested under protected
cultivation. Arka Savi and Arka Sukanya are being
tested for open field cultivation. Arka Pride is being
tested both for open field as well under protected
cultivation.
Marigold: Two marigold varieties from different
centers are being tested under AICRP trial.
Chrysanthemum: Out of 13 genotypes evaluated,
'Arka Pink Star' was found promising for pot
culture. The genotypes 'Arka Yellow Gold' and
'Arka Kirti' and 'Rajat' were found promising for
loose flower yield.
China aster: Out of four genotypes evaluated,
'Arka Aadya' and 'Arka Archana' were found better
for early flowering and high yield.
All India Coordinated Research Project on
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Aswagandha : Arka Ashwagandha (IWS-3)
recorded mean dry root yield of (540.19 kg/ha)
against the check variety JA-20 (493.02). IWS-3
out yielded check variety JA-20 in dry root yield
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across six AICRP centers. IWS-3 also recorded a
high yield of Withanolide-A per cent (0.68) as
compard to check JA-20 (0.58 %).
Beetlevine
Evaluation of Hybrids: Eight intra specific crosses
and four interspecific crosses carried out. Among
the hybrids evaluated, IIHR HY 06-4 is a male
hybrid possesses ovate leaves in contrast to male
cultivars which bear elliptic leaves and is resistant
to powdery mildew. It has given higher leaf yield
(267 leaves/vine). Hy 09-16 is female hybrid
produces very attractive elliptic light green leaves
resembling Kapoori type. It registered high leaf
yield of 344 leaves/vine with resistance to powdery
mildew and field tolerance to leaf spots consistently
over four seasons.
Phytochemical studies: In 45 germplasm lines and
13 hybrids essential oil extracted and analysed
through GC-MS. Antioxidant activity of 40
germplasm lines and 12 hybrids were estimated
through DPPH and FRAP assays. The DPPH values
ranged from 69.188 to 275.22mg/g and FRAP
activity varied from 49.37 to 265.10 mg/g
All India Coordinated Research Project on
Energy in Agriculture and Agro-based
Industries
Energy auditing survey was conducted and data was
collected by stratified random sampling method
using a questionnaire at Dharapuram Block in
Tirupur District of Tamil Nadu for cultivation and
on- farm processing of multiplier type onion
(Allium cepa L.).The energy utilized for different
operations followed in this region for multiplier
onion cultivation by conventional practices ,i.e.,
land bed preparation (5-tyne cultivator, 9-tyne
cultivator and rotovator), raised bed forming, onion
set planting, irrigation (micro-irrigation), weeding
(chemical spray), chemical spraying (engine
operated sprayer), fertilizer application (manual),
harvesting (manual) and detopping (manual). was
4,453.72±274.64, 548.95±57.98, 3,901.53±161.15,
17,020.30±1486.32, 2,867.60±396.19,
1,623.12±160.47, 6,127.30±919.37,
933.64±106.27 and 1,400.46±159.40 MJ ha-1,
respectively.
Evaluation of Germplasm for Yield and Quality Method validation for analysis of Indaziflam and
(AICRP Expt): Among 8 different Pleurotus spp. its metabolites on grapes and pomegranate
evaluated for yield and other quality attributes, PL-
Method validation was carried out for analysis of
18-01 recorded higher biological efficiency
Indaziflam and its 4 metabolites on grapes and
(56.68%) followed by PL-18-04 (47.69%) and PL-
pomegranate using LC-MS/MS.Persistence of
18-05 (43.70%). In IVT AICRP 10 different
residues of following pesticides was studied on a
Pleurotus spp. were evaluated for yield and other
number of fruit and vegetable crops, by conducting
quality attributes. Isolates, PL-18-105 and PL-18-
supervised field trials. The pesticides were applied
110 recorded highest yield in comparison to the rest
at recommended (X) and double the recommended
of the isolates.
(2X) doses. The results are summarized below.

Crops Pesticide Half-life (days) Residue

persistence (days)
X 2X X 2X
Pomegranate Fluopicolide 4.44%+ Fosetyl-Al 66.67% WG 4.5 4.5 15 20
Iprovalicarb 5.5% + propineb 61.25%WP 4.0 4.8 15 20
Thiacloprid 240SC 3.0 4.0 15 20
Citrus Fluopicolide 4.44%+ Fosetyl-Al 66.67%
WG (soil application) - - - -
Grapes Indaziflam 500 SC (soil application) - - - -
Cucumber Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 2.8 3.5 5 7
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL 2.0 2.4 5 5
Okra Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 2.3 2.3 5 5
Bitter gourd Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 3.8 4.5 7 10
Cauliflower Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 2.7 3.7 7 10
Imidacloprid 2.8 3.2 10 15
Cabbage Novaluron 9.45% + Lambda-cyhalothrin
1.9% ZC 3.1 4.1 15 20
Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 3.5 3.7 10 15
Imidacloprid 17.8%SL 2.3 2.6 10 15
Brinjal Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 5.0 7.0 7 15
Capsicum Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 3.1 4.3 7 15
Imidacloprid 17.8%SL 2.0 2.5 10 15
Green peas Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC 2.5 3.7 7 10
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL 1.6 3.3 7 15

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 5. Transfer of Technology
The Institute has a multi-dimensional approach
in extension for effective transfer of technologies to
various stakeholders. Accordingly, during the year
2018-19, the Division of Extension and Training,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, organised need based
advanced trainings on horticultural technologies
and large scale demonstrations. It has also
disseminated and popularized various technologies
through mass media, group approaches, exhibitions,
field days, interfaces, seminars, stakeholders meet,
interaction meetings, consultations etc. The
Agricultural Technology Information Centre
(ATIC) at the Institute provided extension services
through its single window concept.
Dissemination and popularisation of
technologies was also taken up by ICAR-IIHR
Regional Stations at Chettalli and Hirehalli in
Karnataka, Bhubaneswar in Odisha and KVKs at
Hirehalli in Tumakuru district and Gonikoppal in
Kodagu district of Karnataka, details of which are
given below:

5.1 Training Programs

5.1.1 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
The Institute has organized on-campus and off campus trainings as given below:
On Campus Trainings

Title Date(s) No. of participants

Special Training Course for the KVK Scientists of Odisha and
West Bengal on 'Improved Horticultural Technologies' Apr 4-6 29
Modern Technologies in Horticulture Crops and Protected
Cultivation for farmers of Niligiris Apr 9-11 19
Training on hand pollination technique in custard apple
hybrid Arka Sahan. Apr 17 43
Special training course for farmers on Integrated crop
Management in fruit crops Apr 17-19 22
High density planting in fruit crops to farmers of
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Apr 18 55
Entrepreneurial training on mushroom spawn production & May 03-11,
cultivation Aug 30- Sept 07,
Nov 26-Dec 01,
Jan 03-11
March 22-23 130
Technology promotion for business development in
horticulture for FPO's May 14-16 27
Special training Course for the FPO's on Crops identified May 21-25 17
for Value addition (Production, Post harvest & marketing)
under KWDP-II, Sujala-III, for farmers of
Davanagere district
Special Training Programme on Advances in Horticultural May 28- Jun 2 28
Crops Production, Landscape and Orchard Management for
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Special training for FPO's on crops identified for improved
horticultural technologies (Production, Post harvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Gadag District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Jun 4-8 30
Hands on Training on production of quality planting material in
fruit crops Jun 6-8 3
Special Training Programme on Advanced Technologies for
Horticultural Crop production, landscape and orchard
management for 2rd year students of SHUATS, Allahabad, U.P. Jun 11-16 17
Special Training Course for the Integrated Crop Management
practices in Vegetable Crops for Farmers of Ramnad Districts of
Tamil Nadu. Jun 18-20 19
Business prospects in Horticulture-A training and entrepreneurship
development programme for CEOs and members of FPO’s Jun 21-23 23
Advances in Horticultural Crop Production technologies
including protected Cultivation for Ooty farmers of Tamil Nadu Jun 21-25 18
Special Training for FPOs on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Post harvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Koppal District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Jun 25 19
Consortium meeting on breeding for resistance to Tospo and
Begomo viruses Jun 26 50
Special training course for farmers on Integrated Crop Management
and ultra-high density planting in Mango and other Fruit Crops for
Walajabad, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu farmers Jun 26-28 20
Special Training for FPO’s on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Post harvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Bidar District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III Department
of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Jul 9- 13 25
Special Training for FPO’s on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Post harvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Kalburgi District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Jul 23-27 25
Special Training for FPO’s on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Post harvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Yadgiri District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Jul 31- Aug 04 21
Special training programme on “Pollen Viability and
Cryopreservation of important vegetables” for the staff of Indo
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Special Training for FPO’s on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Postharvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Chamrajnagar, District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Aug 21-25 33
Special Training Course for officers of KVKs, ATARI, Kanpur on
"Orchard Management Practices in Fruit Crops" Aug 27-29 18
Trainers training programme on "Conservation and Cultivation of
Medicinal Plants" Aug 30-Sep 03 40
Special training programme on "Conservation and Cultivation of
Medicinal Plants" for the officers from Department of Horticulture,
Govt. of Karnataka sponsored by National Medicinal Plants
Board, New Delhi Aug 30- Sep 03 23
Special Training for FPO’s on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Postharvest & Marketing)
for the farmers of Vijayapura District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Sep 10-14 31
Special Training for FPO’s on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Postharvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Chickmagalur District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Sep 24-28 23
Special Training for FPO’s on Crops identified for Improved
Horticultural Technologies (Production, Postharvest & Marketing)
for farmers of Raichur District under KWDP-II, Sujala-III
Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka Oct 8-12 30
Special training programme organized for the Extension officials of
Department of Horticulture and Plantation crops, SAMETI -
Tamilnadu on "Organic Cultivation of Horticultural Crops” Oct 29-31 20
Horticulture Innovations to double farmers' income for FPO’s of
Bellary and Koppala Oct 30 28
Consultative workshop with Input dealers in Karnataka for
Dissemination of ICAR-IIHR Technologies Nov 03 176
Training programme for KVK staff and farmers of Bhoosamrudhi
Districts on Improving Livelihood and Enhancing Family Income
of Farmers through Horticultural Interventions in Selected districts
of Karnataka Under ICRISAT-IIHR, Bhoosamrudhi project Nov 30 33
Women's training programme on Medicinal plants Dec 04 40
Special training programme for KVK staff and farmers of
Bhoo Samruddi districts on “Improved Horticultural Technologies
under ICRISAT-IIHR, Bhoosamruddi project Dec 21-22 33

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FSSAI sponsored training programme on "Good Food Laboratory
Practices" Dec 26-28 18

Hands-on Training on "Advances in Pesticide Residue Analytical

Techniques" Jan 16-19 04

Special training course on Skill development in Horticultural crops

for Farmers sponsored by NHB January 20 25,2019 Jan 21-24 60

Special training course on Skill development in Horticultural crops

for farmers sponsored by NHB from Assam and Meghalaya Jan 22-26 32

Hands-on trainings and demonstration of improved horticultural/

agricultural implements suitable for farm mechanization Jan 23-25 250

Special training course on Skill development in Horticultural crops

for farmers sponsored by NHB from Madurai, Tamil Nadu Jan 23-25 33

Special training course on Skill development in Horticultural crops

for farmers sponsored by NHB from Nashik, Maharashtra, Punjab
and Haryana Jan 23-25 11

Special training course on Skill development in Horticultural crops

for farmers sponsored by NHB from Telangana Jan 23-25 09

Special training program on improved production technologies in

Vegetable crops for farmers under ATMA Scheme, Kolhapur,
Maharashtra Jan 23-25 10

Special training on 'Floriculture Production and Protected

Cultivation' for farmers from Meerut UP Feb 5-6 26

One day training programme for polyhouse Master farmers of FTI,

Bengaluru from Chikkaballapur and Tumkur on 'Green house
construction and improved crop production technology for
vegetable crops' Feb 13 56

Special training on Mushroom Cultivation from Bhoosamruddi

project Mar 22-23 24

Special training on Nursery Management Cultivation from

Bhoosamruddi project Mar 25-26 6

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Off-Campus Trainings
Title Place Date(s) No. of
participants
Nematode management in guava using biopesticide Ayakudi Apr 03 100
Entrepreneurship development through Mushroom KVK Yadgir, July 17 50
technology Karnataka
Role of ICAR-NAARM in shaping Agricultural ICAR-NAARM Jul 31- 50
Research and Education Systems Management Hyderabad Aug 01
Post-harvest technologies of ICAR-IIHR and value ICAR RC for Aug 07 80
addition of Jackfruits, Pineapple and improved NEH region,
varieties of vegetable crops Agartala, Tripura.
Precision farming in vegetable crops (Tomato, ICAR-IIHR Aug 07 15
Chilli and French bean)
Group training programmes on IIHR technologies ICAR-IIHR Aug 08 30
Improved vegetable varieties and hybrids of KVK, Guwahati,
ICAR-IIHR and protected cultivation of vegetable Assam Aug 09 110
crops
Improved varieties and hybrids of vegetable crops of KVK, Kamrup,
IIHR, The technologies of IIHR suitable for Assam, Guwahati
Arunachal and Sikkim and Protected cultivation of Assam Aug 09 110
vegetable crops
Training on Mechanisation in mushroom KVK, Raichur Aug 16-18 40
production technology under development of
Aspirational District Programme.
Training on IIHR technologies under TSP project BR Hills, Aug 16 100
Chamarajnagar
Entrepreneurship development through Mushroom KVK, Raichur, Aug 16-18 50
technology Karnataka
Technical and skill empowerment training program College of Aug 24-26 100
on Mushroom cultivation and value addition Horticulture,
Arunachal Pradesh
Improved production technology of tuberose B R Hills, Aug 25 12
Chamarajnagar
Hands-on trainings and demonstration of improved Sanepalli (Village), Sep 07 83
horticultural/agricultural implements suitable for Ananthapur,
farm mechanization Andhra Pradesh.
Training on Mechanization in mushroom production College of Horti- Sep 25-27 100
technology under TSP/NEH Programme. culture and Forestry,
CAU, Pasighat,
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Training on Mechanisation in mushroom College of Sep 28-29 492
production technology under TSP/NEH Programme. Horticulture,
Lembucherra,
Agartala, Tripura
Technical and skill empowerment training program College of Sept 28-29 490.
on Mushroom cultivation and value addition Agriculture ,
Lembucherra,
Agartala, Tripura
Hands-on trainings and demonstration of improved Sotakanal (Village), Oct 11 83
horticultural/agricultural implements suitable for Navalgund (Taluk.),
farm mechanization Dharwad, Karnataka
Mahila Kissan Diwas ICAR-IIHR Oct 15 70
National training on “Quality seed production Seed Science & Oct 25-31 30
Technology of Okra and Cucumber” Technology, GKVK,
Bengaluru
Workshop on upliftment and welfare of tribals B.R. Hills Oct 30 250
farmers of borders of the Biligiri Hills forest on Chamarajanagar
Vegetables and flower crops production
technologies for tribals farmers
Training under NEH-TSP program on Arka Ujjwal, VGKK,
multiplier onion and its production technologies. B.R. Hills Nov 14 400
Technologies of ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru suitable for Medziphema, Nov 26 40
NEH region KVK Dimapur,
Nagaland
Technologies of ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru suitable for KVK, Riboi, Nov 28 45
NEH region Umiam, Meghalaya
Scientist farmers interaction on brinjal shoot and Mandya district Nov 30 15
fruit borer management
One day training programme on farm women on the Shivakote,
day of Women in Agriculture from MGMG villages Bengaluru Dec 04 70

approximately 400 newly adopted tribal households

5.1.2 CHES, Bhubaneswar
Tribal Sub-Plan
Tribal sub-plan project started in 2013 at Kashipur
and Mohana blocks of Rayagada and Gajapati
districts of Odisha, respectively. More than 650 farm
families from 28 villages have been covered under
the project.
In Gajapati district, vegetable based horticultural
interventions have been implemented for
augmenting livelihood and nutritional security of
the tribal population in the region. During the year
in 25 villages have been provide with Arka
vegetable seed kits and hand tools for backyard
kitchen gardening with an aim to diversify the
nutritious vegetables in tribal backyards and make
them easily available for family consumption. Four
training programmes on various horticultural
interventions were organised for the tribal
beneficiaries. More than 40 farmers are being
supported for organised commercial cultivation of
under-utilized high value cucurbits like teasel
gourd, ivy gourd and pointed gourd. Sustained
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have resulted in creating an alternate source of skilled youth SHG members is able to cater the need
income for the women based self help groups of fruit and vegetable planting materials in the
(SHGs) in the region. Arka Mechanised Raw region and beyond. Efforts of the successful tribal
Jackfruit Peeler was developed to reduced rudgery farmers have been documented and such farmers
in peeling of the raw jackfruits. Two farmers' have been felicitated by the Director, ICAR-IIHR,
jackfruit varieties with unique characters of early during the mega farmers meet on the occasion of
bearing and seedlessness have been identified. World Soil Day on 5th December 2018. Soil health
Commercial nursery established under TSP with cards were also distributed to farmers during the
occasion.
On-Campus Trainings
Title Date(s) No. of participants
Integrated disease and pest management in established mango orchards May 07 80
Industrial Meet for Technology Transfer in Eastern Region Aug 1-2 40
Rejuvenation in mango Aug 20 45
Contemporary Technologies for Commercial Horticulture Oct 25 25
Orchard establishment and management Jan 21-22 30
Orchard establishment and management Mar 11 25
Hands-on training on garden techniques Mar 12-14 28
Hands-on training on garden techniques Mar 28-30 32

5.1.3. CHES, Chettalli

The station organized on-campus and off -campus training as given below
On-Campus Trainings
Title Date(s) No. of participants
Training on “Horticultural Operations in Fruit Crops” Rural Apr 9 - May 5 23
Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) for the students of Rai
Technology University, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru
Off-Campus Trainings
Title Place Date(s) No. of
participants
Training on method of multiplication of pepper plants under TSP B R Hills Jul 03 20
Training on method of planting techniques of spine gourd
under TSP B R Hills Jul 03 12
Training on vegetable nursery management under TSP B R Hills Sep 14 144
Training on Trichoderma culture mixing with compost and
application for control of diseases in Coorg mandarin, Coffee
and Pepper under TSP B R Hills Sep 14 144
One day training programme on 'Strengthening livelihood of VGKK, Nov 14 166
tribal farmers through vegetable cultivation and backyard BR Hills.
poultry under TSP
Training on method of planting techniques for commercial Boodibadaga Mar 08 2
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5.1.4. KVK, Gonikoppal
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra organized 41 trainings on various technologies in the fields of horticulture and
allied subjects
Types of training No. No. of Participants
On-Campus 23 834
Off-Campus 18 673
Total 41 1507
5.1.5 KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra organized 50 trainings on various technologies in the fields of horticulture and
allied subjects.
Types of training No. No. of Participants
On-Campus 23 631
Off-Campus 27 1337
Total 50 1968
5.2 Field Demonstrations
Title Location(s) No. of
Demonstrations
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Demonstration of tuberose variety Arka Prajwal KVK, CRIDA, Hyderabad 01
Demonstration of tuberose variety Arka Prajwal KVK, Narayangaon, Pune 01
Demonstration of tuberose variety Arka Prajwal KVK, Shimoga 01
Demonstration of tuberose variety Arka Prajwal KVK, Kalyandurg,
Andhra Pradesh 01
Demonstration of tuberose variety Arka Prajwal Gowdahalli, Kollegal 01
Demonstration of China aster var. Arka Kamini Village: Anupanahalli,
Koratagere and
Village: Venkattapura, Pavagada 02
Demonstration of Arka Actino-Plus (ACP) on Tanganahalli &
growth and yield of brinjal Doddabiddrakalu 05
Integrated Crop Management in China Aster - Kodigehalli
Arka Kamini Madavarayanapalya
Kumbarahalli, Tanganahalli 05
Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Kodigehalli
Maize Madavarayanapalya
Kumbarahalli, Tanganahalli 05
Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Kodigehalli
Bhendi Madavarayanapalya
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Integrated Crop Management in chilli - Madavarayanapalya 05
Arka Khyathi Kumbarahalli, Tanganahalli
Integrated Crop Management in Frenchbean - Kodigehalli 10
Arka Arjun Madavarayanapalya
Kumbarahalli, Tanganahalli
Integrated Crop Management in Arecanut Tanganahalli, Kodigenhalli
Kumbarahalli 05
Oyster Mushroom Production, value addition Chikkahalli,Tumakuru 05
and Market Linkage
Demonstration of Finger millet Variety KMR Kumbarahalli,
340 for Value Addition Madavarayanapalya,
Shivanagere, Kodigenhalli 05
Demonstration of Fodder sorghum CoFS 29 Tanganahalli, Kodigenhalli,
Hirehalli 05
Demonstration of Gladiolus varieties viz,, Thammaharasanahalli,
Arka Amar, Arka Aayush, Arka Gold and Bengaluru 01
Arka Tilak
Demonstration of New Crossandra Varieties Malavalli, Mandya District 01
High yielding variety of Aswagandha -
Arka Aswagandha Andhra Pradesh 1
High yielding non itchy varieties of
Velvet bean Karnataka 2
Hands-on trainings and demonstration of Giriyapura (Village),
improved horticultural/agricultural implements Kadur (Taluk.),
suitable for farm mechanization Chikkamagaluru , Karnataka 93
Guava - Arka Rashmi UHS, Bagalkot (5 centres) 01
Mango - Arka Udaya UHS, Bagalkot (6 centres) 01
FLDs for Arka Harshitha of Brinjal variety in UAHS, Shivamogga OFTs - 6
farmer's field. (Brahmavara and Mudigere) MLTS -6
and UHS, Bagalkote
FLDs for Arka Harshitha of Brinjal variety in Irlapally of East Godavari of AP
farmer's field Vasappanadoddi of Kanakapura of
Karnataka 04
Field demonstration of Brinjal varieties Arka Ananthapur of AP 01
Anand in the farmer's field
Field day on Arka Nikita - Okra KVK, Gonikoppal
Dalasanur, Kollar, Karnataka 02
FLD on high yielding ridge gourd variety, Anantapur Dt., A.P,
Arka Prasan Hiriyiur and Sarjapur, Karnataka 03
Demonstration of the ICAR-IIHR varieties and Assam and NEH states 35
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5.3 Front Line Demonstrations
Crop Title
KVK, Gonikoppal
French bean Demonstration of high yielding, stringless French bean variety Arka Sharath
Yard long bean Introduction of high yielding IIHR Yard Long bean variety Arka
Mangala
Spine gourd Introduction of Spine gourd, Arka Neelanchal Shanti - For crop
diversification
Coffee Integrated Crop Management in Coffee
Chilli Integrated Crop Management in Chilli hybrid Arka Meghana
Black pepper Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Black pepper
Black Cucumber Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Black Cucumber
Fodder cafeteria Demonstration of Fodder cafeteria with Hybrid Napier-
DHN-6 and Multicut Fodder Sorghum- COF-31
Animal Husbandry
Fish culture Composite fish culture in IFS plot
Piglet Integrated approach to reduce piglet mortality at the age of weaning (8 wk)
5.4 Field Days
Title Date & Place
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Field day on Arka Nikita, Okra June 27, Kolar , Karnataka
Field day on Arka Rakshak July 19, Mr. Ramesh Gowda's farm,
T. Agrahara village, Devanahalli Taluk,
Bengaluru Rural District of Karnataka
Field Day on Arka Prajwal Tuberose under Farmers Sep 22, Sri. Mahadevaiah's field, Balepura
FIRST project village, Kodihalli Hobli, Kanakapura taluk
Field day on Conservation horticulture in mango Sep 26, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
orchards
Field day on Chilli F1 hybrid 'Arka Khyati' in Dec 01, Badavanahalli, Madhugiri Tq,
collaboration with KVK, Hirehalli Tumkur dist.,
Field day on Arka Nikita Dec 27, KVK, Gonikoppal
Crossandra field day Dec 29, Malavalli, Mysuru
Field day on Integrated Pest Management in Brinjal Mar 19, Doddapalaya, Mandya District,
organized by NCIPM, New Delhi Combined with IIHR Karnataka
CHES, Bhubaneswar
Field day on Mango Production Technology under May 05, Dhenkanal, Odisha
High Density Planting System
Field day on Legume vegetable crops for commercial Jan 05, CHES, Bhubaneswar
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CHES, Hirehalli
Field Day on Dragon Fruit Farming for Aspiring June 30, CHES (Farm), Hirehalli
Farmers
KVK, Gonikoppal
Field day on Black pepper variety- Arka Coorg Excel Dec 14, KVK-Athur Farm
Field day on Bhendi Hybrid Arka Nikita organised at
ICAR-KVK, Gonikoppal, Kodagu Dec 27, KVK-Athur Farm
Field day on Integrated Pest Management in Paddy
under FFS Jan 02, Cherandatti village, Madikeri Taluk
KVK, Hirehalli
Use of Arka Microbial Consortium (AMC) and Actino Jun 02, Gonihalli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru by
Plus (ACT) in Pomegranate for Soil and Plant Health ICAR IIHR and KVK
Management
Field Day on Arka Khyati Chilli F1 Hybrid Dec 01, Badavanahalli, Madhugiri Taluk,
Tumakuru District

5.5 Farmer - Scientist Interface Meetings

Events/Occasion Date Place No. of
participants
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Interface meeting on Precision farming in chilli Apr 03 FFP village
cultivation (Vasappana Doddi
and Balepura) 12
Interface meeting of farmers with FFP Villagers by Apr 05 FFP village 25
Director ATARI Zone-II on FFP activities
Farmer-Scientists interaction on improved FFP Apr 10 FFP villages 25
farmers on new vegetable hybrids
Animal Health Camp (Infertility, Mineral Deficiency, Apr 26 Doddayeramagere 33 CB Dairy
Mastitis) and Vasappana Animals
Doddi villages 28 CB Dairy
Animals
Discussion meeting on synergy programme for FFP May 25 FFP villages 10
Villages
Field visit to demonstration plots and interface Jun 23 Kanakapura 15
meeting with NDRI and DOH officer team
Interface meeting and Group Discussion on new Jul 06 FFP village 30
action plan for soil and water conservation
programme
Training programme on drip irrigation at Balepura Jul 28 Balepura 250
and video documentation of the FFP activities village
Interface meeting and training of MGMG farmers on Aug 06 Thungani village, 06
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Meeting cum training program for hot pepper Aug 07 Hyderabad 13
farmers' of Guntur
Animal Health Camp Aug 23 Balepura 15 CB Dairy
(Rumen Disorders, Ketosis, Infertility) Kebbe Doddi Animals
villages 12 CB Dairy
Animals
Farmers training on improved production technologies Aug 25 FFP village 12
for tuberose for FFP farmers
Interface meet to farmers plot Sep 07 Anekkal 18
Interface meeting of ICAR institutes with FFP Sep 16 FFP village 75
famers at FFP villages
FPO Annual General Body meeting Sep 28 Anekkal 436
Interface Programme of people's Representatives and Oct 04 Gandhi Bhavan, 38
media persons regarding Farming systems and Bangalore
Superstar farmers-recognition
Farmers Scientist Interface meeting with all ICAR Oct 10 Vasappanadoddi, 75
institutes Kanakapura
Animal Health Camp
(Infertility, Mastitis, Hoof Problems, Malnutrition) Oct 15 Vasappana Doddi 30 CB Dairy
and Hosadurga Animals
villages 50 CB Dairy
Animals
Farmers-scientists- Department officials-Interface Oct 30 Chamarajnagar 350
programme on alternative Agricultural Practices for BR Hills
Forest Border farmers
Animal Health Camp Nov 22 Hosadurga 22 CB Dairy
(Worm Infestation, Mineral Deficiency) village Animals
Scientist farmers interaction on brinjal shoot and Nov 30 Mandya district 50
fruit borer management
Farmers and Scientist Group interaction meeting Dec 7 FPO, Anekkal 26
Interface with IAT (Karnataka) members on the Dec 18 Queens Road, 550
programmes and technologies of IIHR on the Bangalore
occasion of Golden jubilee and 50th year Foundation
day of IAT, Karnataka
Demonstration on compost preparation using Arka Jan 03 Vasappanadoddi 15
Decomposer in farm residues and sericulture and Balepura
waste decomposition
National Horticultural Fair Jan 23-25 ICAR-IIHR, 25000-30000
Bengaluru
Interaction meeting of farmers with ADG, ICAR, Feb 17 Vasappana Doddi, 15
New Delhi on progress of FFP Villages on various Balepura and
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State level Krushi Pathshala on enhancing farmer Jan 19 Baramunda 250
income through horticulture Play Ground
KVK, Gonikoppal
Farmer Scientist Interface programme on use of Arka Nov 07 ICAR-KVK, 45
Microbial consortium in Pepper Gonikoppal

5.6 On Farm Trials

Name of the trial/technology Place No. of
trails
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Demonstration of new rose varieties of ICAR-IIHR Karnataka, Maharashtra 6
Demonstration of new marigold hybrids of ICAR-IIHR Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana and Karnataka 24
Arka Harshitha On Farm trials & FLD's, UAHS, 6
Shivamogga & UHS, Bagalkot
Arka Harshitha MLT trials, UAHS, Shivamogga 6
& UHS, Bagalkot
Arka Avinash and Arka Unnathi MLT trials (AICRP,VC) 15 each
Okra F1 hybrid Arka Nikita, KVK, Hiriyur 02
KVK Shivamogga 02
KVK, Bramahvara 02
DDH, Shiovamogga 02
EEU, Kathalgere 01
ZAHRS, Shivamogga 01
Farm trial of Ridge gourd variety, Arka Prasan Bagalkot, Arabavi, Yadgir, 13
Bengaluru, Kolar, Mysuru,
Tidagundi, Kalburgi, Kathalgere,
Shivamogga, Davanagere,
Bramhavar
Farm trial of Ridge gourd hybrid, Arka Vikram Bagalkot, Arabavi, Yadgir, 13
Bengaluru, Kolar, Mysuru, Tidagundi,
Kalburgi, Kathalgere, Shivamogga,
Davanagere, Bramhavar
Onion variety Arka Ujjwal Nagamangla, Mysuru, Chamrajnagar,
Kollegala and Mandya 10
Arka Vishwas, Rose onion variety Kolar, Siddlaghatta, Chintamani,
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Management of Yellowing and spike shedding in Kunda, Virajpet taluk 05
Black pepper
Assessment of Bitter gourd varieties for higher yield Cherendetti village, Madikeri taluk 05
Assessment of Black pepper varieties for higher Hoskeri, Madikeri taluk 05
elevation for high yield potential
KVK, Hirehalli
Assessment of Mustard varieties as alternative Taganahalli, Koratagere,Tumakuru 03
Oilseed Crops
Assessment of Onion varieties for Rabi Badavanahalli,Madhurgiri,Tumakuru 03
Assessment on Management of Downy mildew in Kolala,Koratagere, Tumakuru 03
Cucumber
Assessment of different storage methods to extend shelf Badavanahalli,Madhugiri,Tumakuru 03
life of Jasmine (Kakada)
Assessment of different compost cultures in Sangapura,Tumakuru 03
composting of Areca husk
5.7 Exhibitions
Organized/Participated Venue Period
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Mango and Jack fruit Diversity Fair-2018 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru May 24-26
Mango Show CHES, Bhubaneswar Jun 03-04
Sasya Santhe UHS, Bagalkot Jun 12-15
Jack and Mango Mela -2018 Lalbagh, Bengaluru Jun 15 -20
Samagra Krishi Abhiyana Vidurashvata village,
Gouribidanur Taluk Aug 5
National Farmers Science Congress on Grassroots Bihar Agriculture University,
Innovations in Farm Production, Value Chain Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar) Aug 5-7
Integration and Market Linkage for Doubling
Farmers Income
Mushroom - A novel nutritious vegetable for a Peoples's Trust, Sriramanahalli, Aug 25
sustainable future, Bengaluru Annual social Rajankunte
innovation summit 2018

Krishi Mela - 2018 UAHS, Shivmoga Oct 12-15

Krishi Mela and Agri Expo 2018 ICAR-CPCRI, Kidu Nov 10-11
Krishi Mela -2018 UAS, GKVK, Bangalore Nov 15-18
Global Agriculture & Food Summit 2018 Department of Agriculture, Animal Nov 29-30
Husbandry and Cooperatives,
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- PRAYAAS Layout, Bangalore-96 Dec 15
"Sammilan & Sanchalan 2018- National Science, SVVN PU College Ground, Dec 20-21
Commerce & Industry Fair" Attibele, Neraluru, Bangalore
Horticulture Fair-2018 UHS, Bagalkot Dec 23-25
Krishi Samridhi Mela cum National Workshop Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sagarachhi,
Murshidabad, West Bengal Dec 28-31
International Trade Fair-Organics and Millets 2019 Tripuravasini Palace Grounds,
Bengaluru Jan 18-20
National Horticultural Fair-2019 IIHR, Bengaluru Jan 23-25
Tripura Industries and Commerce Fair 2019 Agartala, Tripura Jan 29-Feb 03
Agri Summit 2019 & Exhibition Motihari, Bihar Feb 7-9
National Potato Day Modipurram, Meerut Feb 15-17
Farm Machinery and Technology V.C. Farm, Mandya Feb 15
Demonstration Mela - 2019
Horticulture Exhibition Attibele, Karnataka Feb 16
Samagra Krishi Mela Hassan, Karnataka Feb 17
XIV Agriculture Science Congress PUSA Complex, New Delhi Feb 20-23
CHES, Bhubaneswar
ICAR-NRRI foundation day ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Apr 23
Kitchen Gardens' Association Bhubaneswar Aug 26
Science exhibition ILS, Bhubaneswar Sep 22-23
Kalahandi conclave Kalahandi, Odisha Sep 28-30
Krishi exhibition Khordha Sep 28
Odisha Krushak Samaj Bhubaneswar Oct 25
State Level Agricultural Exhibition 2019 Bhubaneswar Jan 15-19
National Horticultural Fair 2019 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru Jan 23-25
Mega Krushak Sampark Mela Chatrapur, Odisha, Feb 02-03
Conference on farmers first for conserving soil and
water resources in eastern region ICAR-IISWC Feb 06-08
National Workshop on Aquaculture as a livelihood
option for tribal farmers of india ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneshwar Feb 18-19
State level Kisan Mela and Kisan Gosthi ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Feb 26
CHES, Chettalli
Planters Meet & Exhibition by Kodagu Planters Kodava Samaja, Ammathi, Aug 11-12
Association Kodagu District, Karnataka.
Field day on "Climate Resilient Agriculture for College of Forestry, Ponnampet Nov 19-20
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Krishi Mela and Agri. Expo ICAR-CPCRI regional Centre, Nov 10-11
Kidu, Dakshina Kannada dist.,
Karnataka
National Horticultural Fair, 2019 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru Jan 23-25
CHES, Hirehalli
Jackfruit Diversity during Mango and Jackfruit ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru May 24- 26
diversity Fair-2018
Awareness and value added products of Jackfruit Sagaranahalli Gubbi Tq, Jun 19
Tumakuru Dist
Field Day on Dragon Fruit Farming for Aspiring CHES, Hirehalli Jun 30
farmers
Jakcfruit Diversity in Akala Halasu Sangama-2018 Sparsha Kala Mandira, Sep 08-09
Bantwala, Mangalore
Hannugala Santhe Pilikula Nisargadhama, Sep 16-17
Mangalore
KVK, Gonikoppal
Krishi Mela 2018 Forestry college, Ponnampet Nov 19
World Soil health day KVK Gonikoppal Dec 05
National Horticultural Fair 2019 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru Jan 23- 25
PPV & FRA awareness and training programme Bhagamandala Feb 13
KVK, Hirehalli
Mango and Jack fruit Diversity Fair-2018 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru May 24-26
Krishi Mela -2018 UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru Nov 15-18
Millet Mela 2018 Glasshouse,Tumakuru Dec 14
International Trade Fair-Organics and Millets 2019 Tripuravasini Palace Grounds,
Bengaluru Jan 18-20
National Horticultural Fair-2019 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru Jan 23-25
5.8 TV and Radio Programmes
Scientists of the Institute presented 25 radio and 27 television programs on the technologies developed by the
Institute and other related topics in horticulture.
5.8.1. Radio Programs
The following radio programs were presented
Title Date & Place Station
Varieties and cultivation of Sapota May 17 AIR, Bengaluru
Mango and Jack diversity May 25 AIR, Bengaluru
Tomato varieties and cultivation practices June 12 AIR, Bengaluru
Management of vineyards during rainy season Jun 22 AIR, Bengaluru
Papaya cultivation Jun 26 AIR, Benglauru

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Cultivation of Drumstick and Curry leaves Aug 07 AIR, Bengaluru
Cultivation of dragon fruit Sep 10 AIR, Bengaluru
KVK Activities for farmers welfare Oct 05 AIR, Bengaluru
Cultivation of Onion Oct 10 AIR, Bengaluru
Technologies from KVK Gonikoppal Nov 11 AIR, Madikeri
Passion fruit and Butter fruit cultivation in Kodagu Nov 12 AIR, Madikeri
Scientific Jersey cattle farming Nov 22 AIR, Madikeri
Scientific Malabari goat farming Nov 23 AIR, Madikeri
Scientific Oyster mushroom and Spine gourd cultivation Nov 24 AIR, Madikeri
Integrated pest management in horticultural crops of importance for
Kodagu district Dec 4 AIR, Madikeri
Horticultural technologies from ICAR- IIHR, Bangaluru and
National Horticulture fair-2019 Dec 20 AIR, Madikeri
Bhendi Hybrid -Arka Nikita- A new Bhendi hybrid from IIHR Dec 29 AIR, Madikeri
Cultivation of Jamun Jan 12 AIR, Bengaluru
"National Horticultural Fair 2019" Empowers farmers to grow more Jan 22 90.4 FM Radio,
and grow better Bengaluru
Cultural operations for pepper and arecanut Feb 21 AIR, Madikeri
Cultivation of Ridge gourd and Snake gourd Feb 21 AIR, Bengaluru
Vegetable cultivation prospects in Kodagu district Feb 22 AIR, Madikeri
Integrated nutrient management practices in banana Feb 23 AIR, Madikeri
Scientific mushroom cultivation and importance of seed production Feb 24 AIR, Madikeri
in vegetable crops
Safe use of pesticides and black pepper disease management Feb 26 AIR, Madikeri
Black pepper disease management Mar 02 AIR, Madikeri

5.8.2 Television programs

The following television programs were presented by the scientists of the Institute on different channels
Title Date & Place Station
Management of important horticultural crops Apr 02 DD, Bengaluru
Onion varieties released at IIHR Apr 05 DD, Bengaluru
Coriander Variety, Arka Isha released by IIHR, Bengaluru Apr 19 DD Chandana
Coriander Variety, Arka Isha released by IIHR, Bengaluru Apr 19 DD Chandana
Palak Variety, Arka Anupama released by IIHR, Bengaluru Apr 23 DD Chandana
Seasonal operations on Mango crop Apr 24 DD, Bengaluru
Okra varieties released at IIHR Apr 30 DD, Bengaluru
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Mango and Jackfruit Diversity Fair May 25 DD, Bengaluru
Vegetable Amaranth varieties, Arka Suguna, Arka Arunima, May 29 DD Chandana
Arka Samraksha and Arka Varna released by IIHR, Bengaluru
Success Story on Dragon fruit Jul 18 DD Chandana
IIHR released varieties of Onion and Carrot Jul 18 DD Chandana
Success Story on Dragon fruit (live) Jul 19 DD Chandana
IIHR tomato varieties & farmers reach Jul 19 DD, Bengaluru
Maize cut worm management practices Aug 23 Pragati TV
Delicious Jackfruit Aug 29 DD Chandana
Delicious Jackfruit (live) Aug 30 DD Chandana
Success story of Ridge gourd variety, Arka Prasan Oct 10 DD Chandana
Live-Phone in program on “Ridge gourd variety, Arka Prasan” Oct 11 DD Chandana
“Seed village concept” during Krishi varthe Oct 24 DD Chandana
“Antioxidant rich amaranth varieties, Arka Samraksha and
Arka Varna” during Krishi varthe Oct 25 DD Chandana
Success story of Ridge gourd variety, Arka Prasan Oct 30 DD Chandana
IIHR technologies for the higher economic returns of farmers Oct 30 DD, Bengaluru
Production technology of Ridge gourd variety, Arka Prasan Nov 29 DD Chandana
Production practices in Coconut Dec 27 Pragati TV
Contingency planning of Ragi Dec 27 Pragati TV
French Bean inter-cropping in Coconut Dec 28 Pragati TV
Improved high yielding hybrids of brinjal Jan 24 DD Chandana
Seasonal operations in Mango Mar 04 DD, Bengaluru

5.9 Agricultural Technology Information Centre
(ATIC)
Agricultural Technology Information Centre
(ATIC) was visited by 8881stakeholders consisting
of farmers, entrepreneurs, trainees and students.
Further, 771 telephone/internet queries regarding
crop cultivation, availability of technology
products, research literature, training programs, pest
and disease problems in crops were answered.
Adoption of ICAR-IIHR technology products such
as banana special, mango special, citrus special and
vegetable special by farmers was also studied.
Revenue of Rs. 74.07 lakh was realized through sale
of technology products, publications and other
services.
5.10 Vegetable Breeder seed production
programmes and seed village concept
Vegetable Seed Production Unit
During the year 2018-19, vegetable seed production
unit organized vegetable Breeder Seed and Truthful
Label seed production programmes at IIHR campus
and in farmer's field under Seed Village Concept.
During this year a total quantity of 12989.99 kg
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Seed Village Concept Success story
In order to meet the increasing demand for hybrids
seeds production of seeds of IIHR hybrids were
undertaken in large scale at Davanagere and Haveri
Districts of Karnataka state under seed village
concept. Under this programme a total quantity of
1878.36 kg hybrids seeds were produced comprising
important hybrid crops viz., Tomato (360.46 kg),
Chilli (279 kg) okra (1058 kg) and ridge gourd (239
kg). This programme was highly successful thus the
institute is able to meet the demand for hybrid seeds
from KVK's & farmers.

5.11 Sale of Quality Seeds and Planting Material

5.11.1 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
A total quantity of 14546.97 kg of seeds was sold to During this year, revenue of Rs. 2.29 crores was
public & private sector organizations and farmers. earned under RFS- vegetable crops
Sl. No Crop Variety & Quantity (Kg)
1 Tomato Arka Saurabh(1.012), Arka Vikas (7.638), Arka Meghali (6.638), Arka
Alok (0.055), Arka Abha (11.482), Arka Rakshak [F1](181.47),
Arka Samrat [F1] (119.683), Arka Abedh [F1](0.525)
2 Chilli Arka Lohit (59.443),Arka Suphal (7.68), Arka Kyati [F1] (8.73),
Arka Meghana [F1] (29.199), Arka Haritha [F1] (33.083), Arka
Swetha[F1] (5.37)
3 Capsicum Arka Mohini (0.106), Arka Gaurav (0.150)
4 Brinjal Arka Kusumakar (0.318), Arka Shirish (0.57), Arka Nidhi (4.291),
Arka Harshitha (7.607), Arka Keshav (5.639), Arka Anand [F1] (15.363)
5 Water melon Arka Manik (9.712), Arka Muthu(9.298), Arka Akash (0.25)
6 Round melon Arka Tinda (25.9)
7 Musk melon Arka Jeet (0.2)
8 Bush Squash Patty pan (2.11)
9 Pumpkin Arka Suryamukhi (35.554), Arka Chandan(11.47)
10 Bottle Gourd Arka Bahar (83.05)
11 Bitter Gourd Arka Harit (5.81)
12 Ridge Gourd Arka Sujat (1.8), Arka Prasan (115.498)
Arka Vikram (F1) (56.496)
13 Okra Arka Anamika (1693.79), Arka Abhay (1.45)
14 Onion Arka Kalyan (975.884), Arka Niketan (55.273), Arka Pragathi (157.074)
Arka Bindu (2.67), Arka Bheem [Synth](465.477), Arka Ujjwal (42.195)
Arka Lalima [F1] (1081.146), Arka Kirthiman [F1] (574.065)
15 Radish Arka Nishant(119.58)
16 Cowpea Arka Suman(542.729), Arka Garima(410.82), Arka Samrudhi(3.46)
17 Yard Long Bean Arka Mangala (311.991)
18 Garden Pea Arka Sampoorna (2.24), Arka Karthik(0.5), Arka Priya (59.6), Arka
Apoorva (82.04), Arka Nirmal (0.2), Arka Harini (0.2), Arka Mayur (0.2),
Arka Uttam (24.5), Arka Chaitra (0.2)

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 19 French Bean Arka Arjun (2000.00), Arka Komal(124.126), Arka Suvidha(248.95),
Arka Anoop (4.37), Arka Sharath (3164.00), Arka komal (4.5)
20 Dolichos Arka Jay(152.56), Arka Amogh(80.619), Arka Sambhram(31.028),
(Bush type) Arka Soumya (9.118), Arka Swagath (3.82), Arka Prasidhi (17.3),
Arka Visthar(114.7), Arka Krishna (0.94), Arka Adarsh(186.193)
20 Veg. Amaranth Arka Suguna (235.863), Arka Arunima (23.9), Arka Samraksha(43.6)
21 Palak Arka Anupama (478.695)
22 Coriander Arka Isha (151.89)
Total 14546.97 Kg
Plant Material Distribution
Crop Variety & Quantity
Mango Alphonso(2594), Mallika (311), Dashehari (386), Raspuri(568), Amrapali(43),
Totapuri(928), Banganapalli (1068), Kesar (60), Langra (47), Arka Puneeth(36), Arka
Anmol(8), Arka Aruna(4), Kothapalli kobbari(1), Arka Udaya(505), Appemidi(463),
Varate giduga(125)
Guava Arka Mridula(2942), Arka Kiran(3736), Arka Rashmi (384)
Sapota Cricket Ball(229), Arka Sahan (8661), Balanagar (1051)
Jamun Dhupdal(1145)
Jack Gumless(159), Siddu(286)
Fig Brown turkey, Dinana, Poona(1244)
Papaya Arka Prabhath plants(9355), Arka Surya plants (3213), Arka Prabhath seeds(532)
Others Drumstick, Grapes, Curry leaf, Passion fruit (7147)

5.11.3 CHES, Chettalli

Crop Quantity
Crop Quantity
(kg)
(kg)
Rose Apple 105
Coorg Mandarin 471420
Carambola 5560
Avocado 515100
Pepper 7305
Passion Fruit 40560
Seedless Lime 31140
Dragon fruit 138480
Teasel Gourd 81440
Papaya 6410 Pummelo 2400
Soursop 29500 Grape Fruit 2760
Ramphal 7280 Kokum 1040
G. xanthochymous 3440 Hibiscus 450
G. gammigatta 3000 Rose 2250
Malayan Apple 15050 Egg Fruit 60
Karonda 35640 Seville Lemon 240
Litchi 20650 Kagzi Lime 2580

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Crop Quantity (kg)
Mango, guava, bael, custard apple, aonla, cucurbits 26000
Brinjal 05
Chilli 02

Plant Material Distribution

Crop No. of Plants Crop Quantity
Siddu Jackfruit Grafted Plants 1,613 Sour soup Plants 414 Nos
Avocado (Butter Fruit) Plants 1,218 Banana Fruits 572 Kgs
Dragon Fruit Cuttings Papaya Fruits 110 Kgs
(Red and White Plants) 3,531 Avocado Fruits 57 Kgs
Passion Fruit Cuttings 1,782

5.11.4 KVK, Gonikoppal

Planting Material Production Livestock component
Animal Quantity
Crop Variety and Quantity (Nos.)
Coffee CXR (7212), 274 (1384), Duroc Piglets 23 No.
Robusta (116) White Yorkshire piglets 25 No.
Areanut Theerthalli (5545) Malabari Goat Piglets 3 No.
Black pepper Arka Coorg excel (3708), Giriraja Poultry birds 200 Nos.
Panniyur-1(6308), Panniyur-
5(20), Panniyur-8(20), Jersey calf 2 Nos.
Vijaya(116) Cow milk 3734 Litres
Cow Butter 7 kg
Cow Ghee 26 Litres
Fodder 85,000 No. Slips

5.12 Supply of Farm Machinery

A revenue of Rs. 1,76,58,760/- was generated by
various firms.
Technology transferred
Fruit and Vegetable vending van
ICAR-IIHR Power operated onion seed extractor
Mushroom spawn production machinery
Supply of ICAR-IIHR special farm equipment and Dept. of Horticulture under Sujala-III
tools including design, development and fabrication
from IIHR
the supply of the following machineries/drawing to
Name of the firm/organization
Dept. of Horticulture under Sujala-III
PAU, Dept. of Vegetable Science, Ludhiana
Assistant Director of Horticulture Mushroom (SS),
Horticulture Department, Govt. of Karnataka,
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5.13.1 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Technology Quantity/Value
Mushroom spawn sold 40.13 tons
Revenue generated Rs. 26,08,580
Estimated Impact
Mushroom produced through 40.13 tons
spawn @ 3 Kg fresh mushroom per Kg spawn 120.39 tons
Employment generated 18058 mandays (49 people employed
@ 150 mandays/ton/annum for one year)
Protein produced @ 2.5% of fresh weight 3.00 tons
Non-cultivable land used for production @ 0.1ha / ton 12.031ha
Estimated environmental impact
Paddy/ wheat straw recycled
@ 0.5 kg fresh mushrooms / 1 kg dry straw 240.78 tons
Spent mushroom substrate (SMS) produced after crop harvest
for organic manure @60% of dry straw used 144.46 tons
Prevention of air pollution
Prevented the release of particulate matter @ 3kg/ton straw 722.34 kg
Of carbon monoxide (CO) @ 60kg/ton straw 14446.8 kg
Of Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) @ 1460kg/ton straw 351538.8 kg
Of ash @ 199kg/ton straw 47915.22 kg
Of Sulphur di-oxide (SO2) @ 2kg/ton straw 481.56 kg

5.13.2 KVK Gonikoppal

Production and Sale of Mushroom Spawn/Biofertilizer
Type Quantity (kg)
Oyster mushroom spawn 415
Arka Microbial consortium (AMC) 15054

5.14 Soil Health Cards Distribution: nutrients available in the soil and recommendations
Soil samples of farmers were analysed and soil for fertilizer application to help farmers in effective
health cards were distributed with information on utilization of land and fertilizers.

Institute/KVK Soil heath cards distributed (Nos.)

ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru 387
KVK, Gonikoppal 659
KVK, Hirehalli 2224

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6.1 Post Graduate Education 6.1.1 Courses offered for IARI/IIHR students
The main activities involve offering Ph.D. Trimester Year No. of Courses
(Horticulture) and Ph.D. (PHT of horticultural Third 2017-18 19
crops) courses as an outreach program of IARI,
New Delhi and facilitating research guidance and Second 2017-18 25
course work for students of various universities First 2017-18 7
as per MoU. ICAR-IIHR has MoU with reputed Second 2018-19 2
universities such as UAS, Bengaluru; TNAU
Coimbatore; JNKVV, Jabalpur; Acharya N.G.
Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), A.P; 6.1.2 Allotment of PG students to research
UHS, Bagalkot; YSRH University, Andhra guides
Pradesh; Jain University, Bengaluru; Graphic Era A total of 39 students (Agri and Horticulture
University, Uttarakhand etc., for offering higher universities) and 17 students (traditional
education in Horticultural Sciences. Scientists of universities) were allotted to scientists of the
the Institute have been recognised as Institute for M.Sc/M.Tech/Ph.D. project work in
faculty/guides by these Universities for offering various disciplines during the period under report.
course work and guide the students for research.
6.1.3 Awards of M.sc and Ph. D. degrees

Student's name University Degree Thesis Title Name of the guide

Veluru Bhargav IARI, Ph. D. Morpho-biochemical Dr. Rajiv Kumar
(Received Gold New Delhi and molecular
Medal for significant Characterization of
Post Graduate Research China aster
at IARI) [Callistephus chinensis (L.)
Nees]
Pratiksha Kumari IARI, Ph.D. Improvement in China Dr. Rajiv Kumar
New Delhi aster [Callistephus chinensis
(L.) Nees]
through hybridization and
mutation
Neelam Thakur IARI, Ph.D. Breeding chrysanthemum Dr. Sujatha A. Nair
New Delhi (Dendranthema x grandiflora
Tzvelev.) for quality and
resistance to white rust
(Puccinia horiana Henn.)
Bommesh J C IARI, Ph. D Genetics of downy mildew Dr. M. Pitchaimuthu
New Delhi resistance in cucumber
(Cucumis sativus (L.)
Prasanth K IARI, Ph. D Genetic analysis and identifi- Dr. B. Varalakshmi
New Delhi cation of molecular markers
linked to powdery mildew
resistance in bitter gourd
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Nimbolkar Prashant Kisan IARI, Ph. D. Studies on salt tolerance in Dr. Reju M. Kurian
New Delhi polyembryonic mango
(Mangifera indica l.)
rootstock seedlings
Narendra Singh Bhandari IARI, Ph. D. Standardization of in Dr. Aswath C.
New Delhi vitro bulbing techniques for
lilium (Liliumlongi florum t.)
mass multiplication
Thaneshwari IARI, Ph. D. Induction of embryogeny and Dr. Aswath C.
New Delhi plant regeneration through
induced androgenesis/
gynogenesis in marigold
(Tagetes spp. L.)
Nagesh G. C. IARI, Ph. D. Genetics and mapping of Dr. E. Sreenivasa
New Delhi resistance to watermelon bud Rao
necrosis orthotospovirus
(WBNV) in watermelon
[Citrullus lanatus (thunb.)
Matsum & nakai]
Shivakumar UHS, Ph.D. A study on shortening Dr. Tejaswini
Bagalkot hybridization cycle in rose Prakash
mechanism and regulation
Santhosh N. UHS, Ph.D. Genetic and biochemical Dr. Tejaswini
Bagalkot analysis of yield and quality Prakash
parameters in Marigold
Pushpavathi Y. Y.S.R. H.U, Ph. D ‘Physiological and Dr. J. Satisha
Venktara- biochemical basis of
-managudem different sources and method
of potassium application on
growth, yield and quality and
diseases incidence in grape
cv. Sharad Seedless’
Deepa Pujar COH, Ph. D. Studies on papaya ring spot Dr. C. Vasugi
Bengaluru virus (PRSV) tolerance or
UHS, resistance through wide
Bagalkot. hybridization and mutation
breeding for improved
morphological and fruit traits
in papaya (Carica papaya L.)
Vinay G.M. COH, Ph. D. Studies on metaxenic effect Dr. T. Sakthivel
Bengaluru and interspecific
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Asha K. M. UHS, Ph. D. In silico Mining of SSRs and Dr. Anuradha Sane
Bagalkot mapping for genetic male
sterility in marigold
Rosalind Lallawmzuali UHS, M.Sc. Intra-specific hybridization Dr. T. Usha Bharathi
Bagalkot and compatibility studies in
tuberose
(Polianthes tuberosa L.)
Shilpa K. N. UHS, M.Sc. Characterization of Bird of Dr. Anuradha Sane
Bagalkot Paradise (Strelitzia reginae L.)
for morphological and
physiological traits
Swagath Kumar S. YSRHU, M.Sc. Studies on multiplication of Dr. Anuradha Sane
Venkatara- Bird of Paradise by
-managudem conventional and
biotechnological approaches
Jome Rime UHS M.Sc. Evaluation and Dr. M. Sankaran
Bagalkot characterization of putative
mutant populations in mango
Panchaal Bhattacharjee KRCCOH, M.Sc. Studies on vegetative Dr. T. Sakthivel
Arabhavi propagation in rambutan
(UHS, (Nephilium lappaceum . L)
Bagalkot)
Mhasizutuo UHS, M.Sc. Protocol optimization for Dr. K. Ranjitha
Bagalkot enhancing the shelf life of
minimally processed leaves
and microgeens of fenugreek
(Trigonellafoenum
graecum L.)
Silpa S.G. UHS, M.Sc. Influence of drying methods Dr. Smitha, G.R.
Bagalkot and packaging materials on
shelf life and quality of
brahmi (Bacopa monnieri L.)
Manjunath Totad UHS, Ph.D. Preservation of Pineapple Dr. I. N. Doreyappa
GKVK (Ananas comosus L.) slices Gowda
using hurdle technology
Krushna Chandra OUAT, M.Sc. Studies on flowering Dr. G. C. Acharya
Mohanty Bhubaneswar behaviourof important
varieties of mango
(Mangifera indica L.)
in Odisha
Priyanka Panigrahi OUAT, M.Sc. Morpho-nutritional Dr. G. C. Acharya
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 (Moringa oleifera L.)
genotypes under
Bhubaneswar condition
Sambidhan Bhue OUAT, M.Sc. Genetic variability studies Dr. Ponnam Naresh
Bhubaneswar for fruit qualitative traits and
anthracnose resistance in
chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
Manas Ranjan Sahoo OUAT, M.Sc. Effects of paclobutrazol on Dr. Kundan Kishore
Bhubaneswar root traits, plant growth and
nutrient uptake of mango
(Mangifera indica L.)
Aseema Dash OUAT, M.Sc. Effect of foliar application Dr. Deepa Samant
Bhubaneswar of plant growth regulators
and sea weed extract on fruit
yield and quality of mango
(Mangifera indica L.)
Annu Kumari OUAT, Characterisation of
Bhubaneswar M.Sc. Doliochos bean Dr. Meenu Kumari
[Dolichos lablab L.
var. typicus]
germplasm on the basis of
morphological and
phenological trait
Gourishankar Manik Rao Jain Ph.D. Residue dynamics of Dr. Soudamini
University, fluopicolide in/on Brassica Mohapatra
Bangalore vegetables and its
degradation in soil
Riju Aykkal Kannur Ph.D. In silico screening of Dr. Shamina Azeez
University, phytochemicals in black
Kerala pepper (Piper nigrum L.)
and long pepper (Piper
longum L.) for potential
pharmacological activities
and their experimental
validation
Reenu Joseph Kannur Ph.D. Exploring the potential of Dr. Shamina Azeez
University, Curcuma caesiaas an
Kerala antitumor agent
Vandana V. V. Kannur Ph.D. Investigations of Dr. Shamina Azeez
University, mechanisms (Co-Guide)
Kerala of Phytophthora resistance
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Shimna K. Kannur Ph.D. Investigations on the Dr. Shamina Azeez
University, nutraceutical properties of
Kerala C. verum and C. cassia
Jyothi V. Divakar Jain Ph.D. Persistence of common Dr. Debi Sharma
University, pesticides in leafy vegetables
Bangalore
Souravi K. Jain Ph.D. Back from the Brink: Dr. P.E. Rajasekharan
University, Biotechnological Approaches
Bangalore for Integrated Conservation
of Madhuca insignis (Radlk.)
Asha K. Kuvempu Ph.D. Development of a microbial Dr. G. Selvakumar
University consortium for compost
production from horticultural
wastes
S. Sudhagar Jain Ph.D. Phenotypic plasticity and Dr. P. V. R. Reddy
University genetic diversity of Indian
honey bee, Apis cerena.

6.2 Training and capacity building of ICAR-  Dr. Anil Kumar Nair attended one day Annual
IIHR staff (HRD) Training programme on “Accreditation
Evaluation and Surveillance Procedures.” at
Category Total number Total number APEDA, New Delhi on 30th January 2019.
of employees of employees  Dr. Hima Bindu attended 8th Next Generation
undergone Sequencing and Analysis training programme
training this from November 26th to December 1st, 2018 at
year The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health
Scientist 129 11 Sciences and Technology, Bangalore.
Technical 146 5  Dr. Pritee Singh attended CAFT training
Administrative program on "Comparative Genomics of
& Finance 51 3 Horticulture Plant Genetic Resources:
SSS 85 0 Methods and Applications" at College of
Total 411 19 Horticulture, UHS Campus, Bengaluru,
Karnataka from 1-21 August 2018.
 Dr. Smitha attended five days DST Course on  Dr Pritee Singh and Dr. T.R. Usha Rani
'Science and Sustainability in India' during attended Transcriptome sequencing and
3 -7 September, 2018 at National Institute of analysis at Institute of Trans-disciplinary
Advanced Studies, IISc Campus, Bangalore Health Sciences and Technology (TDU),
Bengaluru, Karnataka from 16-21 April 2018
 Dr. Anil Kumar Nair attended 3 days
orientation training programme for  Dr. Debi Sharma participated in training of
Empanelment of evaluation committee for the empaneled members in the Evaluation
evaluation of certification bodies under NPOP Committee under NPOP at APEDA New
Delhi 21-23 May, 2018.
at APEDA, New Delhi from 21st to 23rd May
2018.  Dr. D. Kalaivanan participated in the training
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 Proposals (DWRP)” at ICAR-NAARM,
Hyderabad, from August 23-28, 2018.
 Dr Deepa Samant completed 21days winter
school training programme on
“Entrepreneurship development through value
addition of underutilized crops” held in the
Department of Agricultural Processing and
Food Engineering, College of Agricultural
Engineering and Technology, OUAT,
Bhubaneswar from 15th November to 5th
December, 2018.
 Dr. Linta Vincent attended Winter school on
“Innovative Approaches for improvement of
perennial horticultural crops” organised by
Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology,
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi from Nov 16th to Dec
6th, 2018.
 Mrs. Anushma, P.L. participated in the ICAR
sponsored short course on ICTs for Improving
Efficiency and Effectiveness in Agricultural
Research, Education and Extension of
NARES, from 13-22nd November, 2018 at
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
 Dr. P.C. Tripathi attended Hands on Training of
BhooSamrudhi Project at ICRISAT,
Hyderabad on Oct 12-14, 2018.
 Dr. P.C. Tripathi attended training programme
on vigilance at NAARM, Hyderabad during
Oct 31- Nov 1,2018.
 Priti Sonavane has participated in the ICAR
sponsored winter school on“Recent Advances
in Diagnosis and Management of Diseases of
Field crops, Horticultural and Medicinal
plants”organised by the Department of Plant
Pathology, AC, UAS, Dharwad from 7th to 27th
December, 2018.
 Dr. M.K. Chandra Prakash and Dr. Reena
Rosy Thomas attended National Workshop on
e-Crop an IoT Solution in Agriculture at
ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram from 5th -
7th September 2018.
 Dr. M.K Chandra Prakash and Dr. Reena Rosy
Thomas attended “National Consultation on
Application of Information Communication
Technology in Agriculture” organized by
ICAR-New Delhi on 6th March 2019 under the
Chairmanship of the Secretary, DARE and
DG, ICAR, New Delhi.
HRD budget allocation and utilization
RE 2018-19 Actual % Utilization
for HRD Expenditure of allotted
(Rs in lakhs) (Rs in lakhs) budget
5.00 4.80 96.0

6.4 Attachment training to ARS Probationers at ICAR-IIHR

Name of the Scientist Name of the parent Institute Name of the guide
Dr. B.P. Mallikarjuna ICAR-National Research Dr. Tejaswini Prakash
Centre for Orchids, Pakyong,
East Sikkim
Ms. Supriya Priyadarsani NAARM, Hyderabad. Dr. A. Carolin Rathinakumari
Mr. M. Kiran K. R. NAARM, Hyderabad. Dr. H. B. Raghupathi
Mr. Ravi Kumar Central Research Institute for Dr. Veere Gowda R.
Jute and Allied Fibers,
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 7. Awards and Recognitions
7.1 Awards
 ICAR-IIHR received prestigious 'Ganesh
Shankara Vidyarthi Award' for its Hindi
Magazine 'Bagwani' by ICAR, New Delhi. The
award was received by Dr. M.R. Dinesh,
Director, ICAR-IIHR and Mr. A.K. Jagadeesan,
Assistant Director (OL) from Shri Radha
Mohan Singh, Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture
and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India on
July16, 2018.
Director, ICAR-IIHR receiving award from Shri
Radha Mohan Singh, Hon'ble Minister for
Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
 ICAR-IIHR was adjudged first for commen-
dable performance in implementing the Official
Language Policy of the Union during 2017-18
from the Department of Official Language,
Govt. of India. The award was received by Mr.
A.K. Jagadeesan, Assistant Director (OL) from
Justice P. Sadashivam, Hon'ble Governor of
Kerala on February 14, 2019.
Mr. A.K. Jagadeesan, Assistant Director
(Official Language) receiving award from Hon'ble
Governor of Kerala
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 ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru received the certificate
of appreciation for implementing ICAR
Research Data Management Guidelines
and uploading of all ICAR-IIHR technologies
for the last 5 years in KRISHI Portal.
Dr. K. K. Upreti, Nodal Officer AKMU receiving
award from Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR
 Dr. A.T. Sadashiva was conferred with Dr.
N.G.P. Rao Endowment Award for outstanding
contributions in the area of crop sciences for the
Biennium 2017-2018 by National Academy of
Agricultural Science (NAAS) on Feb 20, 2019 at
the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium in
ICAR Convention Centre, NASC, New Delhi.
 Dr. A.T. Sadashiva was conferred with “Dr
Bishwajit Choudhary Memorial Award-2017”
for Outstanding vegetable scientist by Indian
Society of Vegetable Science (ISVS) in
February 2019.
 Dr. T. Manjunatha Rao was conferred with
Fellowship of the Horticultural Society of India
for his significant contributions in the field of
Horticulture (Floriculture) in 2018.
 Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi has been conferred
with the Fellowship of the National Academy of
Biological Sciences (NABS) in Food Science.
 Dr V. Venkataravanappa received “Outstanding
Achievement Award-2018”in the category of
Agriculture in International Conference on
“Emerging Issues in Agricultural,
Environmental & Applied Sciences for
Sustainable Development” held at Sam Higgin
 bottom University of Agriculture, Technology
and Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad, Uttar
Pradesh in November 2018.
 Dr. P. D. Kamala Jayanthi was elected as “Fellow
of the National Academy of Agricultural
Sciences (NAAS) during the year 2018.
 Dr. P. D. Kamala Jayanthi was awarded the “5th
Dr. Krishna Mohan Singh Memorial Award for
the Biennial 2015-17” for significant
contributions in Entomology by Division of
Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, New Delhi during the year 2018.
 Dr K. Madhavi Reddy was conferred with
NAAS Fellowship w.e.f. 1st January 2019
 Dr. Rajiv Kumar received “Gold Medal in
Horticulture (Floriculture)” by Biologix
Research and Innovation Centre Pvt. Ltd.,
during International Conference on Agriculture,
Allied and Applied Sciences held at New Delhi
on April 28-29, 2018.
 Dr. Rajiv Kumar received “ISOH Fellowship
2017” by Indian Society of Ornamental
Horticulture during National Conference on
'Ornamental Horticulture to Uplift Rural
Economy' at MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan in
January, 2019.
 Dr. D. Kalaivanan received 'Soil Scientist
Award-2018' during International Conference of
SciCon series on Research Interventions and
Advancements in Life Science (RIAL) - 2018
organized by Scire Science at Pune,
Maharashtra, India during August 1-3, 2018.
 Dr D. Kalaivanan received 'Dr. APJ Abdul
Kalam National Award' for the achievements in
the field of Teaching, Research & Publications
during 2018 from KRIST Foundation,
Bangalore.
 Dr. Kundan Kishore was awarded with Fellow of
Horticultural Society of India during 2018.
 Dr P Srinivas was awarded with the Fellow of
Indian Phytopathological Society during 2018.
 Dr. V. Sridhar received “Eminent Scientist
Award” for overall achievements and
accomplishments in the field of Agriculture &
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Allied Sciences from Dr. Ram Avatar Shiksha
Samiti (DRASS), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on
June 05, 2018.
 Dr. V. Sridhar received “Top List -25 Awards”
from Education Expo TV - Campus Rating
System (EET CRS) under Research category in
June 17, 2018 at Bengaluru.
 Dr. V. Sridhar was elected as “Fellow of
Entomological Society of India”, New Delhi,
with effect from December 31, 2018.
 Dr. H.P. Sumangala received Award of
appreciation for her contribution during World
Green Infrastucture Congress held during June
4-6, 2018 organised by Indian Green
Infrastucture Network at Hotel Lalith Ashok,
Bengaluru.
 Mr. A.K. Jagadeesan, Assistant Director (OL)
received a Commendation Certificate from the
Department of Official Language, Govt. of
India for his contribution in implementing the
Official Language Policy of the Union at IIHR
during 2017-18.
 ICAR-IIHR bagged Best Exhibition Stall (First
Prize)in Kisan Mela under Central/State
Government/University category organized by
University of Agricultural and Horticultural
Sciences (UAS), Shivamogga during October
12-15, 2018
 ICAR-IIHR bagged Best Exhibition Stall
(Second Prize) in Kisan Mela under
Central/State Government/University
category; 2018 University of Agricultural
Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru during November
15-18, 2018
 ICAR-IIHR bagged Best Exhibition Stall (Third
Prize) Krishidhan Expo 2019 during February
15-17, 2019 at Modhipuram, Meerat, Uttar
Pradesh.
7.2 Best Paper/Poster/Presentation Awards
 Enhancement of shelf life of coriander leaves in
novel high humidity storage box by S.
Bhuvaneswari, Kumaran G Senthil, Raghupathi
HB and Oberoi HS - second prize in the scopus
 journal category by Nature Science Foundation
for the paper published in Indian Journal of
Horticulture, 7(4):475-477, 2017, in
Coimbatore during 2018.
 Shelf life extension of guava packed in
customized corrugated fibre board (CFB) box
after subjecting to vibration and drop tests by
S.Bhuvaneswari, Sudhakar Rao D.V and
G.SenthilKumaran - Best poster presentation in
International conference on recent advances in
food processing technology held at Indian
Institute of Food Processing Technology,
Thanjavur during August 17-19, 2018.
 Optimization of pre-treatments and quality
evaluation of IMF papaya slices developed by
hurdle technology by Shrivastava,I.N.
Doreyappa Gowda, and W. Anish- Best poster
award during the 8th Indian Horticulture
Congress-2019: Shaping Future of Indian
Horticulture held at Indira Gandhi Krishi
Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh during
January 17-21, 2019.
 Biodiversity conservation and germplasm by
Meenu Kumari- Best oral presentation during
International Conference on “Rural Livelihood
Improvement by Enhancing Farmers' Income
through Sustainable Innovative Agri and Allied
Enterprises (RLSIAAe)” on Nov 30-Oct 01,
2018 at Birla Institute of Technology, Patna
 Effect of cultural practices on potato cyst
nematode population dynamics and potato tuber
yield by Bairwa, A., Venkatasalam, EP, Uma
maheswari, R., Sudha R. and Singh B.P - All
India Best Publication Award 2017 for the paper
published in Indian Journal of Horticulture
during 2018
 Improvement in shelf life of minimally
processed cilantro leaves through integration of
kinetin pretreatment and packaging
interventions: Studies on microbial population
dynamics, biochemical characteristics and
flavour retention by Ranjitha K. Shivashankara
KS, H S Oberoi, Roy T K, Bharathamma H.-
Best paper Award by Nature Science
Foundation, for the research paper published in
Food Chemistry, 221, 844–854, 2017, in
Coimbatore during 2018.
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 Capturing water deficit response of onion
genotypes through imaging in plant phenomics
facility by Laxman RH, Hemamalini P,
Namratha MR and Bhatt RM. - Best poster
Presentation Award during International
Symposium on Edible Alliums: Challenges and
Opportunities during February 9-12, 2019, held
at Pune.
 Diversity and Phylogeography of
begomoviruses and their satellites associated
yellow vein mosaic and enation leaf curl disease
of cultivated species of okra by Dr V.
Venkataravanappa - Best oral Presentation
Award-2018 in International Conference on
Emerging Issues in Agricultural, Environmental
& Applied Sciences for Sustainable
Development held at Sam Higgin bottom
University of Agriculture, Technology and
Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh,
India.
 Studies on the response of different propagules
and chemicals on inducing flowering in
pomegranate cv Bhagwa by Dr. Firoz Husain,
Dr. B.N.S. Murthy, Dr. L.N. Reddy, Dr. K.K.
Upreti, Dr. P. Smapath Kumar and Dr. J. Satisha
awarded with second best poster presentation
award and silver medal in National conference
on Doubling the farmers income organized by
ICAR - CISH, Lucknow on June 2018.
 Induced systemic resistance (ISR) in hot pepper
against Phytophora capsici infection triggered
by cell wall oligosaccharide elicitors from
Trichoderma species by Savitha M J and Sriram
S -HSI Best Research Paper Award for the year
2017 from Hon. Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
Shri. Bhupesh Baghel during Indian
Horticulture Congress held at IGKV, Raipur
on 17th Jan 2019 published in Indian Journal
of Horticulture (June 2017) Vol. 74 (2): 233-
239.
 Genetic diversity analysis and bar coding in
tuberose (Polyanthur tuberosa L.) cultivars
using RAPD and ISSR markers by Kiran
Khandagale, B. Padmakar, D.C. Lakshman
reddy, Anuradha sane and C.Aswath - “Mrs
Anne Shikamany Best Research Paper of
Journal of Horticultural Sciences” for 2015 and
 2016 conferred during 2018 by Society for
Promotion of Horticulture, ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru.
 Influence of drying methods on physico-
chemical properties of Brahmi (Bacopa
monnieri L.) by Silpa SG, Smitha GR, Umesha
K, Sadananda GK, Ranjitha K and Mallikarjuna
Gowda AP (2018) – Best poster award in
National Conference on Conservation,
Cultivation and Utilization of Medicinal and
Aromatic Plants during April 25-26, 2018 at
College of Horticulture, Mudigere, organized
by UAHS, Shivamogga.
7.3. Recognitions
7.3.1. Professional Societies
 Aghora TS. nominated as Executive Council
member of Society for the Promotion of
Horticulture (SPH), ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
 Aghora TS. Served as life member of
International Society for Noni Science.
 Gajanana T.M. was recognized as Member of
the Editorial Board, Indian Society of
Agricultural Marketing, Hyderabad.
 Hima Bindu served as Associate Editor in the
Editorial Board of the Journal of Horticultural
Sciences
 Hima Bindu served as Life member of following
societies viz., Indian Society of Genetics and
Plant Breeding, New Delhi, Society for
Promotion of Horticulture, Bangalore, Indian
Society of spices, Calicut, Medicinal &
Aromatic Plants Association of India, Gujarat,
Association of Promotion of Medicines and
Aromatic Plants, Bangalore.
 Madhavi Reddy K. received 'Certificate of
Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing' during
August 2018 by Elsevier in cooperation with
International Associations for the Plant
Protection Sciences for reviewing research.
 Padmini K. was awarded Certificate of
Recognition in recognition of excellent
contribution to Current Agriculture Research
Journal as Reviewer for the year 2018.
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 Raja Shankar served as member in Indian
Society of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi.
 Reddy PVR, served as Chief Editor of the
journal “Pest Management in Horticultural
Ecosystems”, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
 Singh T H. served as Joint Secretary for Society
for promotion of Horticulture for 2018-19.
 Sreenivasa Rao E. served as Associate Editor of
Journal of Horticultural Sciences published by
Society of Promotion of Horticulture.
 Sriram S. served as Associate Editor in Pest
Management in Horticulture Ecosystems
published by Association for Advancement of
Pest Management in Horticulture Ecosystems.
 Sriram S. served as member of Editorial Board
for the Journal of Mycology and Plant
Pathology published by Indian Society for
Mycology and Plant Pathology.
 Uma Maheswari R. elected as Treasurer of Pest
Management in Horticultural Ecosystems.
 Varalakshmi B. was elected as Joint Secretary of
the Society for the Promotion of Horticulture.
 Varalakshmi B. was nominated as Editor of the
Journal of Horticultural Sciences, of Society for
the Promotion of Horticulture (SPH), ICAR-
IIHR, Bengaluru.
 Venkataravanappa V. was recognized as
Member in Editorial Boards of Journal
Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences India Section B: Biological Sciences.
 Venkataravanappa V. was recognized as
Member in Editorial Boards of Archives of
Phytopathology and Plant Protection
 Venugopalan R. was recognized as an Editor,
Journal of Horticultural Sciences, ICAR-IIHR,
Bangalore.
7.3.2. Membership in Institute Management
Committee/ Others
 Acharya G C acted as a member for Source
verification of TC Banana plantlets of OUAT,
Tissue culture Unit on behalf of Directorate of
Horticulture, Govt of Odisha
 Acharya GC acted as a member of technical
committee for finalization of production cost of
different quality planting materials in
department and govt nurseries under Govt of
Odisha.
 Acharya GC acted as a member of the committee
for preparation of modalities to call EOI for
suppy of TC banana for 2019-20, Directorate of
Horticulture, Govt of Odisha.
 Acharya GC nominated as a member of the
expert committee for technical
recommendation of Coconut Development
Board, Bhubaneswar centre.
 Acharya GC nominated as Member of Institute
Advisory committee of ICAR-NRRI-Farmer
First Programme.
 Acharya GC acted as a member of committee for
Preparation of five year action plan in mango for
the state of Odisha, Directorate of Horticulture,
Govt of Odisha.
 Acharya GC acted as a Member of expert
committee for finalization of qualification of
Agricultural Vocational trainer of Odisha
Madhyamik Siksha Mission, Govt of Odisha.
 Acharya G Cacted as a member of the Technical
expert committee to revise the compensation
value of fruit trees and attended a meeting at
Directorate of Horticulture, Govt of Odisha.
 Acharya GC acted as member of selection
committee for post of Agricultural Field
Operator at NRRI, Cuttack on 18th May 2018.
 Acharya GC was nominated as a member of the
Scientific Advisory Committee for KVK,
Santhapur, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha.
 Acharya GC nominated as member in
scrutinizing the nominations for Fellow of
Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research
for the year 2016-17.
 Acharya GC nominated to Co-chair the
technical session on Crop Management of
Annual Group Meeting of scientists of AICRP
on Cashew (AGM-2018) at OUAT
 Aghora TS has served as external expert in
RHREA and PF workshop at UHS Bagalkot on
September 17-18, 2018.
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 Asokan R. gave a guest lecture on Genome
editing at the College of Agriculture, Hassan on
September 21, 2018.
 Asokan R. gave an Invited talk on Genomics of
Thysanoptera at the Zoological Survey of India,
Kolkata on February 08, 2019.
 Aswath C. presented a guest lecture on
“Production of flower crops” for the farmers of
Chamarajanagar District in the Flower
exhibition held at Chamarajanagar on October
18, 2018.
 Bhanuprakash K acted as a member of Institute
Management Committee of NRC for cashew,
Puttur, Karnataka on Oct 25, 2018.
 Bhanuprakash K acted as Convener for session
5th of interactive workshop on Arecanut and
Human Health held at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasargod
during July 24 –25, 2018.
 Bhanuprakash K acted as convener of Workshop
on “Product Diversification and value addition
on Palmyrah and Coconut” held at Acharya
Nagarjuna University, Guntur during May 3-4,
2018.
 Carolin Rathinakumari A. served as expert for
Screening-cum-Evaluation / Selection
Committee for promotion/placement of
teachers under Career Advancement Scheme-
2006 at the University of Agricultural Sciences,
GKVK, Bengaluru on February 25-26, 2019
 Chandra Prakash M.K was nominated as
External expert of Member Selection
Committee for the post of Young Professional II
at ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru on
November 11, 2018
 Debi Sharma acted as empanelled member in the
Evaluation Committee under NPOP, APEDA,
New Delhi
 Dhananjaya MV has served as external
expert in RHREA and PF workshop at UHS
Bagalkot on September 17-18, 2018.
 Doreyappa Gowda I.N. served as a member of
Technical Committee set up for setting up of
Processing Industies by Gov of karnataka held
at Lalbagh on February 18, 2019.
 Doreyappa Gowda I.N. served as a member of
Selection/Screening– cum-evaluation
Committee of UHS, Baghalkot for promotion of
teaching staff held on July 24, 2018.
 Doreyappa Gowda I.N. served as an expert
member of Technical consultative group
organized by Global indicators office, Chennai
which was held at Boudhik Sampada Bhavana,
Mumbai on May 17, 2018.
 Gajanana T.M. was recognized as DG's
Nominee to act as Member of DPC of Scientist
at IIVR, Varanasi on March 16, 2019
 Karunakaran G acted as a convener for
Exhibition of Mango and Jackfruit Diversity
Fair, organized by ICAR-IIHR, Hessaraghatta,
on May 24-26, 2018.
 Krishna Reddy M. served as member of RAC,
Central Tobacco Research Institute,
Rajahmundry.
 Madhavi Reddy K nominated as Interview
Board Member for selecting candidates to
pursue the Ph.D. programme in Vegetable
Science for the Academic Session 2018-19 at
IARI, New Delhi on 2nd July, 2018
 Manjunath B.L. served as member and DDG
(NRM) nominee for the Zonal Monitoring
Committee monitoring work of Technology
Demonstration component under NICRA in the
adopted villages of KVK coordinated by
ATARI, Bengaluru.
 Oberoi H.S. attended the Institute Management
Committee (IMC) of ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal on
March 8, 2019 as a Member of IMC of that
Institute.
 Oberoi H.S. attended the Institute Management
Committee (IMC) of ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana
on March 28, 2019 as a Member of IMC of that
Institute.
 Oberoi H.S. served as a Panelist for a technical
session on Supply Chain Management in
Perishables during the Platinum Jubilee
Celebrations of the All India Food processors
Association (AIFPA) at Vigyan Bhavan, New
Delhi on December 20, 2018.
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 Patil BL gave an Invited lectureon“Plant Viral
Diseases and their transgenic management” at
IIT, Guwahati on April 2018.
 Patil BL gave an Invited Talk on “Transgenic
Strategies for Management of Plant Viral
Diseases”in DBT-AAU Centre for Agricultural
Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University,
Jorhat, on 10th April 2018.
 Pitchaimuthu M. attended Board of Studies
meeting as a member for TNAU, Horticultural
College & Research Institute, Periyakulam on
April 02, 2019.
 Raghupathi H.B. acted as additional member of
advisory committee for conducting oral
qualifying examination of Ph.D. student of
Department of Soil Science, Agriculture
College, Dharwad held on September 29,
2018.
 Ravishankar KV delivered a guest lecture on
“Application of Molecular marker in Crop
Improvement” at College of Agriculture,
Hassan on January 29, 2019.
 Sadashiva A.T. has been recognized as an
official proposer of suitable candidates for
Infosys Prize-2018 under Infosys Science
Foundation (ISF)
 Sadashiva A.T. was nominated as Member-DPC
of ARS scientist, ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode.
 Saju George acted as a member of the Pradhan
Mantri Fasal BhimaYojana (PMFBY)
constituted by Department of Horticulture,
Madikeri under the Chairmanship of Deputy
Commissioner, Kodagu.
 Saju George acted as a committee member for
selecting district level farmers for award
constituted by Dept. of Agriculture, Kodagu.
 Saju George acted as a member of the
programme monitoring and implementation
committee (PMIC) member for NABARD
constituted FPOs Puthari FPO,
Bhuvanamandara FPO and Bhagandeshwara
FPO formed by Horticulture Department.
 Sangeeta G. acted as Jury member for selecting
candidates for Prof M.J. Narasimhan award in
 the National Symposium on Cutting edge
approaches for sustainable Plant Disease
Management and ensuring farmers profit
organized by Indian Phytopathology Society
(South Zone) at ICAR-NRC Banana,
Tiruchirapalli during December 21-23, 2018.
 Sankaran M. was recognized as member, NHB
Expert Technical Committee on Ulavapadu
mango cluster, Ongole, A.P
 Satisha J. served as member in committee for
selection of Director, Central Silk Board,
Bangalore.
 Senthil Kumaran G. served as convener in the
Session –VI- Engineering in Agriculture of
International Symposium on Edible Alliums:
Challenges and Opportunities held at Pune
during 9-12th February, 2019.
 Senthil Kumaran G. served as Expert Member in
the Departmental Promotion (DPC) for
Technical Staff Category –II held at ICAR-
National Research Centre for Banana.
Tiruchinapalli on March 27,2019.
 Shamina Azeez was nominated as a Member of
Assessment Committee for CAS at ICAR-
CPCRI, Kasaragod on Dec 19, 2018.
 Shamina Azeez was nominated as a Member of
DPC for CAS at ICAR-DOGR, Pune, October
6, 2018.
 Shivashankara K.S was nominated as a subject
matter expert for the DPC of ARS scientist at
DOGR, Rajgurunagar on August 30, 2018.
 Shivashankara K.S was nominated as expert
member for the selection of Asst. Professor in
Crop physiology in the SKLTSHU, Hyderabad
on Sep 09, 2018.
 Singh TH served as member in R&D recognition
of Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Nethra Seeds Pvt. Ltd,
Agroisea Seeds Pvt. Ltd, Vokkal Seeds Pvt. Ltd
and NDM Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
 Singh TH served as Liaison Officer for SC/ST
for the year 2018-19.
 Soudamini Mohapatra was authorized by
Quality Council of India (NABL) to carry out
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laboratory assessment as per ISO/IEC
17025:2005, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, APEDA
and Export Inspection Council regulations
(EIC), FSSAI for Chemical Testing
Laboratories.
 Soudamini Mohapatra was recognized as a
Member of the Technical Committee
constituted by Karnataka State Mango
Development and Marketing Corp Ltd.
 Sreenivasa Rao E. served as Member of Institute
Management Committee of ICAR-CPRI.
 Sreenivasa murthy D. acted as Member of Board
of studies (UG), UAS, Bengaluru.
 Sreenivasamurthy D. acted as Member (DDG
Nominee) of the selection committee for
promotion of ARS Scientists of ICAR- Central
Tobacco, Research Institute, Rajamandry.
 Sriram S. served as Member of Institute
Management Committee of NRC for Banana,
Trichy.
 Sriram S. served as Member of Institute
Management Committee of NRC for
Pomegranate, Solapur.
 Sriram S. served as Member Technical
Committee for formulating design and
component wise estimation for Mushroom
production unit at Biocenter, Hullimavu, Dept.
of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka.
 Upreti K.K was nominated as External member
for Financial and Technical Bid Evaluation
Committee of Coffee Research Centre,
Bengaluru.
 Upreti K.K was nominated as member, Institute
Management Committee of ICAR Directorate
of Floricultural Research for a period of 3 years
w.e.f October 2017.
 Varalakshmi L.R. acted as an expert for the
DPC/Assessment committee of senior scientists
at NRC-Pomegranate-Solapur on April 28,
2018.
 Veere Gowda R. recognized as a post graduate
faculty for guiding post graduate students in the
Department of Horticulture, Indira Gandhi
 Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur,
Chhattisgarh.
 Venkattakumar R. acted as a member in the 7th
meeting of the Project Approval Committee
(PAC) for PPP-IHD programme at MS
Building, Bengaluru of Department of
Horticulture.
 Venkattakumar R. acted as a member in the
XXVII review meeting of ICAR regional
committee no. VII held at Sugarcane Breeding
Institute, Coimbatore on April 17, 2018.
 Venkattakumar R. was recognised as a member
in the 26th SAC meeting of JSS KVK, Suttur on
Nov 16, 2018.
 Venkattakumar R. was recognised as a member
in the 7th Institute Management Committee
Meeting of ATARI, Bengaluru on Feb 18, 2019.
 Venkattakumar R. was recognised as a member
in the meeting held for ASEAN Business
Summit 2019 at Bengaluru on Feb 02, 2019.
 Venkattakumar R. was recognized as a member
in the 7th Advisory Committee Meeting of KVK,
Magadi on Feb 06, 2019.
 Venugopalan R. served as an external member of
the selection committee for recruitment of S1
Dr. A.T. Sadashiva receiving
Dr. N.G.P. Rao Endowment Award
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Scientist (Statistics,), Central Silk Board,
Bangalore.
 Venugopalan R. served as external member in
the Doctoral Committee of the Department of
Biostatistics, NIMHANS (Institute of National
Importance), Bangalore.
 Venugopalan R. was recognized as RAC
member with NHRDF, New Delhi for the period
2018-21.
 Venugopalan R. served as an external expert
(Statistics) with UAS (GKVK) for CAS
(Professor).
 Venugopalan, gave an invited lecture on
“Application of statistical methods in biological
sciences: road ahead” during the Golden
Jubilee Celebration of Christ University,
Bangalore on December11, 2018.
7.3.3 Patents granted
 A Patent was granted (No. 295256) for the single
step assembly of dsRNA by single PCR and
ligation for RNAi in plants. (Innovator :
Manamohan M.)
 A Patent was granted (No. 304936) for a device
for male annihilation of Bactrocera Sp using
parapheromone impregnation (Innovators :
Abraham Verghese, Kamala Jayanthi, P.D.
and Shivananda T.N.)
Dr. K. Madhavi Reddy receiving
NAAS fellowship
 8. Linkages and Collaborations
The Institute has collaborative research and
development linkages with several national (DST,
DBT, NABARD, NASF, NMPB etc.) and
international (IITA, Bioversity International etc.)
organisations and universities. Gaps identified in the
ongoing research projects of the institute are taken
up through externally aided collaborative research
projects on a pre-determined time scale. Research in
the frontier areas such as climate resilient
agriculture, transgenic crops, insect biosystematics,
biocontrol strategies for disease management and
pesticide residues were undertaken as network or
outreach programs. The Scientists regularly
contribute to the publication of package of practices
of various horticultural crops published by SAU's.
Scientist of the Institute actively collaborates with
the State Departments of Horticulture and
Agriculture (Karnataka) in implementation of
centrally aided schemes like RKVY, NHM, CHD,
etc. Following are the externally aided projects
under operation at the Institute.

8.1 Foreign Collaborative Projects

Title of the project Principal Investigator Funding agency
Studies on certain ecosystem services in Sankaran M. (w.e.f. 10/05/18) Bioversity
multivarietal orchards of mango Ganeshamurthy A.N. International
(Upto 09/05/18)
"Enhancing the banana production through Rekha A. IITA
developing Fusarium wilt resistant varieties and (International
benefit sharing with small holder farmers of Institute of
Africa" [Indian Component-Breeding for Tropical
improved bananas with Fusarium wilt Agriculture,
(Fusarium oxysorumfs pcubense) resistance] Nigeria)

8.2 National Fellow Project

Title of the project Principal Funding
Investigator agency
Studies on phyto-semiochemicals involved in insect - Kamala Jayanthi P.D. ICAR
Plant interaction of major horticultural pests:
Deciphering chemical cues

8.3 National External Funded projects

Title of the projects Principal Funding
Investigator agency
Establishment of Nodal DUS centre at IIHR, Bengaluru for Usha Bharathi T. PPV & FRA, New
Tuberose floriculture crop Delhi
DUS testing guidelines for carnation Usha Bharathi T. PPV & FRA, New
Delhi
Incompatibility studies in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) Usha Bharathi T. SERB, New Delhi
Establishment of DUS nodal centre at IIHR for Jasmine Sujatha A. Nair PPV& FRA, New
Floricultural Crop Delhi
Establishment of DUS nodal centre at IIHR for China aster Rajiv Kumar PPV& FRA, New
Floricultural Crop Delhi

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Identification and validation of DUS traits in Betelvine Hima Bindu PPV& FRA, New
Delhi
Collection, characterization and genetic improvement of Hima Bindu NMPB
Eclipta alba
Development of high-throughput nano biosensor for the Shamina Azeez DBT
detection of Salmonella spp. in food
National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture Laxman RH ICAR
(NICRA) project
Impact of climate change on onion & tomato and adaptation Laxman RH UNDP,
strategies MoEF&CC
Development and Transfer of Technology from Queensland Usharani T. R. BIRAC
University of Technology, Australia to India for (Biotechnology
Bio-fortification and Disease Resistance in Banana Industry Research
Sub Project: Transfer and evaluation of Indian banana Assistance Council,
with FoC construct GOI enterprise)
Establishment of Horti-Bioincubator at ICAR-IIHR Sudhakar Rao D.V. BIRAC
under Bionest (w.e.f. 01/02/2019)
Sudha Mysore
(upto 01.02.2019)
Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level Soudamini CSS, Ministry of
Mohapatra Agriculture
Screening of RIL and BIL families of the cross Sreenivasa Rao E. DBT
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 resistant Madhavi Reddy K. DBT
chilli paprika variety (Capsicum annuum L.) suited for the
tropical regions of India
Introgression of begomovirus resistance genes in tomato Sadashiva A.T. DBT
(Solanum lycopersicum L.) using MAS and Genomic
approach
Agri consortium Research Platform on Water-Efficient water Anil Kumar Nair ICAR
management in horticultural crops
Identification and breeding of Tospovirus resistance in Krishna Reddy M. DBT
chillies (Capsicum annum L.) using molecular markers
Development of nematode management strategies under Umamaheswari R. DBT
protected as well as open field conditions and dissemination (w.e.f. 28/07/ 2018)
of the technology among rural women Rao M.S
(Upto 27/07/ 2018)
Ecology of thrips and Tospovirus interactions in tomato and Usharani T.R. DBT
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Development of technology for enhancing egg laying in Kamala Jayanthi P.D. DBT
Vanya Silk moths by application of host plant volatiles
Exploring diversity, genomic and transcriptome profiling Kamala Jayanthi P.D. DBT
and phytosemiochemicals of banana pest complex in
NER region - An ecological and molecular approach
Screening for resistance to Nematodes in traditional Banana Rao M .S. DBT
Cultivars and wild species of Tripura and other NE Region
Development of Pre & Postharvest bunch care management Narayana C.K. DBT
methods for fresh banana
Knocking-out the virus: Elimination of the endogenous Manamohan M. DBT
Banana steak viral sequences from banana through genome
editing with CRISPR-Cas9 system
Screening of Banana germplasm from the NE for Fusarium Ravishankar K.V. DBT
wilt resistance and molecular characterization in
contrasting genotypes
Biotechnological Interventions through RNAi approach for Basavaprabhu DBT
management of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) in L. Patil
North East Region of India
Simulation of leaf curl disease dynamics in chilli for Mahesha B. DBT
strategic management options
Bio-rational intervention through entomopathogenic Umamaheswari R. DST
nematodes to manage ash weevil (Myllocerus spp.) menace
in brinjal (Solanumm elongena L.)
Assessment and understanding mechanism of insecticide Prasanna Kumar N.R DST-SERB
resistance in Tuta absoluta: A new invasive pest in India
Establishing incubation facility for PHT technologies and Prakash Patil DST (BESST-
others at IIHR (CEO) HORT, a TBI)
(w.e.f. 15/02/2019)
Capacity building of rural women for enhancing household Meera Pandey DSIR
income and nutrition through mushroom cultivation
Morphogenetic characterization of native virulent Sangeetha G. DST, Govt. of
Phytophthora isolates inciting vine rot and fruit rot of Odisha
pointed gourd emerging in Odisha and devising IDM
module in participatory mode
Introgression of pungency genes from wild species through Madhavi Reddy K. DST-SERB
marker-assisted selection in chilli (Capsicum annum L.) -
to breed suitable commercial pepper cultivation for
industrial use
Identification and mapping of ToLCNDV resistance loci Lakshmana Reddy DST-SERB
and introgression of resistance genes through molecular D.C.
assisted selection in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

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Marker assisted breeding for combined resistance to major Naresh Ponnam DST-SERB
soil borne diseases (bacterial wilt & Phytophthora root rot)
and root-knot nematodes in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.).
Undertaking the changes in host-pest interactions and Kamala Jayanthi ICAR (NICRA)
dynamics in mango under climate change scenario P.D.
National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture Laxman, R.H. ICAR (NICRA)
(NICRA) for XIth Plan (w.e.f. 1/10/2018)
Bhatt R.M.
(Upto30/09/ 2018)
National Initiative Climate Resilient Agricultural Loganandhan N. ICAR (NICRA)
Technology Package at Village Level
Genomics-mediated taxonomic and functional analysis Patil B.L. ICAR AMAAS
of endophytic microbiome in horticultural crops and (w.e.f. 22/12/ 2018)
plant-microbe interaction studies Pious Thomas
(Upto 21/12/2018)
BIOCLAY - The novel LDH nanocarrier system in Asokan R. ICAR AMAAS
increasing the persistence of Bt toxins
All India Network Project (AINP) on Pesticide residues Soudamini M. ICAR
ICAR-NPTC - Functional genomics of plant type, maturity Dinesh M.R. ICAR
and fruit quality traits in Mango
Network Project on Transgenics in Crops (NPTC): Ravishankar K.V. ICAR
Functional genomics: Fusarium wilt resistance and
drought tolerance in Banana
Network Project on Transgenics in Crops (NPTC) : Usharani T.R. ICAR
Development of transgenic Banana Cv. Rasthali resistant
to Fusarium wilt
Policy imperatives for promoting value chains of agricultural Gajanana T. M. ICAR-NIAP
commodities in India
Improving Livelihood and Enhancing Family Income of Tripathi P. C. ICRISAT
Farmers Through Horticultural Interventions
Evaluation of air pollution tolerance index of trees and Sumangala H.P. Karnataka State
shrubs of Bengaluru city Pollution Control
Board
Front Line Demonstration on IPM Technologies for Balakrishna B. MIDH (NHM),
protected cultivation of capsicum, tomato and European Dir. of Hort.,
cucumber in farmer's fields of Karnataka by IIHR Govt. of Karnataka
Establishment of Centre of Excellence on Protected Sankar Hebbar S. MIDH (NHM),
Cultivation of Horticultural Crops at ICAR-IIHR, Dir. of Hort.,
Bengaluru Govt. of Karnataka
Micro / in vitro propagation of underutilized vegetable crops Meenu Kumari MIDH (NHM),
and supply in the state of Odisha Dir. of Hort., Govt.
of Odisha

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Establishment of a model nursery for production of quality Kundan Kishore MIDH, Govt. of
planting materials of pineapple in Odisha Odisha
Vegetable Grafting: Establishment of model vegetable Naresh Ponnam MIDH,
grafting nursery for tackling soil related biotic & abiotic Govt. of Odisha
constraints in Odisha
Seeds: Social and Economic empowerment through Srinivas P. MIDH,
dedicated seed production clusters for vegetable crops Govt. of Odisha
in Odisha
XII Plan Scheme "National Agriculture Innovation Sudha Mysore NAIF, ICAR
Fund (NAIF)". (Upto 01/02/2019)
Component-1: Establishment of Zonal Technology
Management Centre (ZTMC)
XII Plan Scheme "National Agriculture Innovation Sudha Mysore NAIF, ICAR
Fund (NAIF)" (Upto 01/02/2019)
Component-II: Establishment of Agri-Business
Incubation (ABI) centres
Promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) Saju George NABARD,
towards doubling farmers income Bengaluru
Molecular mapping and identification of candidate genes Madhavi Reddy K. NASF
for anthracnose fruit rot disease resistance in chilli
Enhancing decomposition rate and quality of bio-waste Selvakumar G. NASF
through microbial consortia for improving soil health (w. e. f. 24/12/ 2018) (National
Agricultural
Science Fund)
Effective delivery of nutrients, insecticides and fungicides Satisha G.C. NASF
through Nano particulates and its effect on uptake and yield
in groundnut and chilli
Imparting PRSV resistance in papaya by CRISPR- Cas- Krishna Reddy M. NASF
mediated genome editing and Tilling
Validation and promotion of Sustainable and Adaptable Sridhar V. NCIPM
IPM Technology for brinjal crop
Training on "Conservation and Cultivation of Medicinal Smitha G. R. NMPB
Plants"
Standardization of seed germination and seed storage Yogeesha H. S. NMPB
protocols in endangered medicinal and aromatic plants
Utilization of pomegranate for development of functional Debi Sharma NMPB
Medicinal ingredients

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Preparation for Plant variety Protection and DUS Testing Sadashiva A.T. PPV & FRA
through ICAR-SAU system and conduct of DUS test on (Nodal Officer)
Tomato, Brinjal, Okra and Garden Pea), Cucumber Singh T.H. (Brinjal),
(Cucumis sativus), Bottle gourd (Lagenaria sinceraria), Pitchaimuthu M.
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), Pumpkin (Okra & cucumber),
(Cucurbita moschata), Pointed gourd Mohan N.
(Trichosan thesdioca), Watermelon and Muskmelon (Garden Pea),
Varalakshmi B.
(Bitter gourd &
Bottle gourd) and
Sreenivas Rao E.
(Pumpkin,
Watermelon
and Muskmelon)
Development of guidelines for the conduct of test for Madhavi Reddy K. PPV & FRA
Distinctiveness, Uniformity and Stability of Chilli,
Sweet Pepper and Paprika (Capsicum annuum L.)
Validating crop specific DUS testing guidelines for } Varalakshmi B. PPV & FRA
Amaranth, Palak and Ridge Gourd
DUS testing centre on Mango Sankaran M. PPV & FRA
DUS testing centre for Papaya and Custard apple Vasugi C. (Papaya) PPV & FRA
Sampath kumar P.
(Custard apple)
Establishment of National Repository of Rose at IIHR Tejaswani PPV & FRA
DUS centre for Ornamental Crops (Rose & Chrysanthemum) Tejaswini PPV & FRA
Validation of DUS testing guidelines for marigold Tejaswini PPV & FRA
Establishment of Referral Lab /accreditation to conduct Aswath C. PPV & FRA
special tests for plant variety protection in horticultural crops
Development of DUS testing guidelines, characterization Raghu B.R. PPV & FRA
and documentation of farmer's varieties in Dolichos bean
(Lablab purpureus L.)
Upgradation of microbiology unit of food safety referral Debi Sharma RKVY, Dept. of
laboratory for agriculture and horticulture produce Hort., Karnataka
Development of yellow vein mosaic virus (YVMV) tolerant Ravishankar K.V. RKVY, Dept. of
okra cultivars using marker assisted selection Hort., Karnataka
Establishment of a post-harvest cum quality analysis Kundan Kishore RKVY, Govt.of
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Marker assisted breeding for combined resistance to major Naresh P. DST-SERB, GOI
soil borne pathogens (bacterial wilt and phytophthora
root rot) and root knot nematodes in chilli
(Capsicum annuum L.)
Establishment of Virus Indexing Laboratory for Sangeeta G. RKVY, Govt of
Horticultural Industry of Odisha. Odisha
Establishment of a Post-harvest cum Quality Analysis Kundan Kishore RKVY, Govt of
Laboratory for Enhancing Market Value of Fruits Odisha
TSP Acharya G. C. ICAR
AICRP (Vegetable Crops- Chilli and Brinjal) Naresh P. ICAR
AICRP (Fruit Crops) Acharya G. C. ICAR
CRP (Agrobiodiversity)- Okra Component (ICAR) Naresh P. ICAR
MeenuKumari
Bio-rational interventions through entomopathogenic Umamaheswari R. DST
nematodes to manage ash weevil (Myllocerus spp.)
menace in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

8.5 Linkages with other ICAR and Government
Institutions
Strong linkages are established with various ICAR
institutes like NIANP, NASF, NRC for Banana,
NRC for Pomegranate, Directorate of Onion and
Garlic, etc. and other organisations like DST, DBT,
IWST, PPV and FR authority, NHB, NASF, NSC,
State Seed Corporations, State Departments of
Agriculture, Horticulture, Water Shed, Water
Resource etc., for taking up collaborative and joint
research programmes like joint exploration for
germplasm, exchange and testing of elite breeding
lines, conduct of biotechnology research,
developing DUS guidelines and conduct of training
and awareness programmes. The Institute also
extends laboratory facilities for analysis and testing
of products, and shares parental lines on payment
basis to various universities, states and national
seeds corporations for further commercialization.
8.6 Linkages with private sector
The Institute has strong linkages with the private
sectors particularly with seed companies and
pesticide companies. Seed companies approach the
Institute for exchange of seed materials/germplasm
for research and purchase of potential parental lines
for further commercialization. Pesticide companies
take up evaluation of their new products for
bioefficacy and residues through supervised field
trials as paid-up trials. The Institute also extends
laboratory facilities for analysis and testing of
produce/products on payment basis to various stake
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Entrepreneurship programme organized under Agri-business incubation

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 9. Publications
9.1 Research Papers
1. Aakanksha M, Rajiv Kumar, Aswath C and
Munikrishnappa PM. (2018). Callusing and
regeneration response of in vitro derived leaf
explants of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii). Ind.
J. Agric. Sci. 88(6): 860-864.
2. Ahmad SF, Krishna HC, Vasudeva KR,
Ramegowda GK, Shankarappa TH,
Bhuvaneswari S. and Sahel NA (2018) Effects
of pretreatments and drying methods on
nutritional and sensory quality of raisin. J
Pharmacogn Phytochem. 7(4): 3079-3083.
3. Al-mansour B, Kalaivanan D, Suryanarayana
MA, Umesha K, Nair AK. (2018). Influence of
organic and inorganic fertilizers on yield and
quality of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
J. Spices Aromat. Crops. 27(1): 38-44.
4. Al-mansour B, Kalaivanan D and
Suryanarayana MA. (2019). Effects of organic
and inorganic fertilizers on soil fertility,
nutrient uptake and yield of French basil.
Medicinal Plants – Int. J. of Phytomedicines
and Related Industries. 11(1): 8-18.
5. Amit Pippal and Asokan R. (2018). RNAi
mediated gene silencing in Diamondback
moth (Plutella xylostella). Res. J. Agri. Sci. 9:
107 -110.
6. Anand C. Reddy, Ponnam Naresh and
Lakshmana Reddy DC (2018), The crucial role
of R-genes/RGAs in host-microbial
interactions and plant immunity. Res. J.
Biotech.13(4): 76-95.
7. Anand N, Devappa V, Fakrudin B,
Pitchaimuthu M. and Anjanappa M (2018)
Exploitation of hybrid vigour and combining
ability studies for yield and its attributing traits
in ridge gourd [L.acutangula (Roxb.) L.]. Int.
J. Pure App. Biosci. 6(1): 418-425.
8. Anitha TM, Shetty RG, Kumar PC, Pallavi CR
and Rajasekharan PE (2018) Evaluation of
bioactive compounds in leaves of Moringa
concanensis accessions. J. Pharmacogn
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9. Ankush C, Naresh S, Sharanabasappa,
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Kalleshwaraswamy CM, Asokan R and
Mahadevaswamy HM (2019). First report of
the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
(J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera, Nocutidae)
on sugarcane and other crops from
Maharastra, Ind. J. of Ento. Zoology Studies.
7:114-117.
10. Anuradha S, Madhuri G, Archana G and
Tejaswini. (2018). Cross amplification of SSR
loci in marigold for molecular
characterization. Ind. J. Hort. 75(2): 345-348.
Krishi Portal URI no.19856.
11. Anushma PL and Sane A. (2018). Assessing
variability in morphological traits of jamun
(Syzygium cuminii (L.) Skeels) genotypes. J.
Plant Development Sciences. 10(11): 629-632.
Krishi Portal URI no.17021.
12. Anushma PL, Rajasekharan PE and Singh TH.
(2018). Areviewon availability, utilization and
future of egg plant genetic resources in India.
J. Plant Development Sciences. 10(12): 645-
657.Krishi Portal URI no.18812.
13. Anushma PL, Vincent L, Rajesekharan PE and
Ganeshan S. (2018). Pollen storage in date
palm. Int. J. Chem. Stud. 6(5): 2640-2642.
Krishi Portal URI no.16984.
14. A p a r n a P M , S u r y a n a r a y a n a M A ,
Rajasekharan PE, Bhanuprakas, K, Umesha K
and Prasad MBN. (2018). Seed propagation
studies in Embeliaribes Burm. f. J.
Pharmacogn Phytochem. SP3: 380-383.
Krishi Portal URI no. 19780.
15. Aravintharaj R, Asokan R, Pavithra BS and
Krishna Reddy M. (2018). First Report of
Groundnut Bud Necrosis Virus in Pergularia
daemia (Asclepiadaceae) in India. Plant
Disease.102:2671.
16. Arpita P, Lakshmana Reddy DC, Ramesh S
and Aswath C (2018) Comparison of
traditional GOT and DNA-based PCR assay to
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43. Swagath Kumar S, Anuradha Sane, Leela
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Thaneshwari T and Naga Chaitanya (2018),
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in India, Sushil Kumar and JS Mishra (Eds.),
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8. Coumar MV, Saha JK, Kundu S, Rajendiran S,
Dotaniya ML, Meena VD, Somasundaram J,
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Phosphorus from Various Sources to the Upper
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9. Dangwal M, Shivraj SM andPatil BL (2018)
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12. Dhananjaya MV (2018) Ash gourd. In:
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13. Dhananjaya MV (2018) Sorekai. In:
Tharakari Belegala Uthpadhana
Thanthrajnanagalu – Kaipidi. (Kannada),
Narayanaswamy B and Sadashiva AT (Eds.)
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14. Dhananjaya MV (2018) Budugumbala. In:
Tharakari Belegala Uthpadhana Thanthra-
jnanagalu – Kaipidi. (Kannada), Narayana-
swamy B and Sadashiva AT (Eds.) ICAR-
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15. Dinesh MR and Sankaran M (2019) Rootstock
breeding in fruit crops: Past, Present and
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16. Dotaniya ML, Meena VD, Saha JK,
Rajendiran S, Patra AK, Dotaniya CK, Meena
HM, Kumar K, Meena BP (2018).
Environmental Impact Measurements: Tools
a n d Te c h n i q u e s . I n : H a n d b o o k o f
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Kharisov B (Eds.), Springer Nature,
Switzerland, pp. 1-31.
17. Dotaniya ML, Rajendiran S, Dotaniya CK,
Praveen Solanki, Meena VD, Saha JK, Patra
AK (2018) Microbial Assisted Phytore-
mediation for Heavy Metal Contaminated
Soils. In: Phytobiont and Ecosystem
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18. Ganeshamurthy AN, Kalaivanan D and
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19. Hebbar SS, Nair AK and Senthilkumar M
(2019) Hassirumanneli dodene menisan
besaaya. In: Tarkaari belegalla utpaadana
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Sadashiva AT(Eds.), ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru,
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20. Hebbar SS, Nair AK and Senthilkumar M
(2019) Utkrasth matadh tarkaari sasigalu
tayyari. In: Tarkaari belegalla utpaadana
tantragyana-kaipidi. Narayanswamy B and
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21. Hebbar SS, Nair AK and Senthilkumar M
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Tarkaari belegalla utpaadana tantragyana-
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22. Hima Bindu and Rohini MR (2019) Advances
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23. Kundu S, Tapan Adhikari, Vassanda Coumar
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24. Murthy BNS and Chandrakant Awachare
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25. Padmini K (2019) Moolangi. In: Tarkaari
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26. Padmini K (2019) Radish. In: Production
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27. Patil P (2019) Jackfruit Diversity and its
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28. PatilBL (2018) Genetic Engineering for Virus
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29. Raghu BR (2018) Curry leaf. In: Production
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30. Raghu BR (2018) Dolichos bean. In:
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31. Rajendiran S, Basanta Singh T, Saha JK,
Vassanda Coumar M, Dotaniya ML, Kundu
S,Ashok K Patra (2018) Spatial Distribution
and Baseline Concentration of Heavy Metals
in Swell–Shrink Soils of Madhya Pradesh,
India. In: Environmental Pollution. Singh V,
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Singapore, Vol 77, pp. 135-145.
32. Ranjitha K and Oberoi HS (2018)
Antimicrobials as Innovative Tool for Shelf-
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33. Reddy PVR, Gundappa and Chakravarthy AK
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34. Sadashiva AT, Peter Hanson, Krishna Reddy
M, Prasanna HC, Ravishankar KV,
Shivashankar KS, Pitchaimuthu M,
Varalakshmi B, Veere Gowda R, Madhavi
Reddy K, Singh TH, Kumar NP, Manmohan
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35. Saju George (2019) Policy paper on Small
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36. Sankaran M and Dinesh MR (2018)
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37. Senthil Kumaran, G and Carolin
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38. Singh S, Kaur G, Naik, O and Reddy PVR
(2018) The Shoot and fruit borer, Conogethes
punctiferalis (Guenee): An Important pest of
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39. Smitha GR (2019) Influence of pre and post
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41. Sudhakar Rao DV (2018) Shrink packaging of
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44. Tripathi PC (2018) Minor fruits for Nutritional
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9.4. Popular articles
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2. Hanumanthe Gowda B, Ramesh PR and
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3. Hanumanthe Gowda B, Ramesh PR and
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4. Janakiram T, Tejaswini, Dinesh MR (2019)
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5. Kalaivanan D, Selvakumar G, Ganeshamurthy
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45-47.
6. Kalaivanan D, Selvakumar G, Ganeshamurthy
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7. Lakshmipathi, Kalaivanan D and Dinakara
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8. Lakshmipathi, Kalaivanan D and Dinakara
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11. Muralidhara BM, Doreyappa Gowda IN, Priti
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13. Narayanaswamy B (2018) Edhu Devalokada
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14. Narayanaswamy B (2018) Laghu
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17. Naresh P, Srinivas P and Acharya GC (2019)
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and abiotic constraints. Sabujima, 27: 7-11.
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20. Raja S, Appar rao VV, Lalu Prasad Yadav,
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Krishna Reddy M, Sridhar V and Nagegowde
NS (2018) Arka Rakshakevam Arka Samrat:
T h e e n ro g ( p a t t h e m o d a k v i s h a n u +
jeevanujhulsa + agethydhabba) prathirothi
tamatar ki adhikupjavaaleeef, sankar kismet.
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22. Sahu A, Srivastava, SK, Jeeva JC, Mhatre CS
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25. Satisha J, Harikanth Porika and Sampath
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26. Selvakumar R and Tiwari RB (2018) Osmotic
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28. Sridhar V, Swathi P and Achala Paripoorna K
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29. Tripathi PC (2018) Brazilian amrood: Aik
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indigenous technology. Indian farming. 68
(6): 25-27.
34. Usha Bharahi T, Sujatha A Nair, Kalaivanan D,
Uma Maheshwari R and Jayanthimala R
(2018) Rajnigandha ki unnath uthpadhan
proudhyogiki. Rajbhasha Patrika - Baagvani,
9:22-27.
35. Usha Bharathi T, Sujatha A. Nair,
Umamaheshwari, Sriram S, Jayantimala BR
and Smitha GR (2018) (¸ÀÄUÀAzsÀgÁd ºÀƪÀÅ ¨É¼É¹ -
C¢üPÀ ˉÁ¨sÀ UÀ½¹) sugandharaja huvu belesi -
Adhika laabha galisi. Krishi Jagaran, 4(12):
38-41.
36. Venkataravanappa V, Priti S Sonavane and
Muralidhara BM (2019) Chip budding.
Kerala Karshakan, 6(10), 20-22.
9.5. Technical Bulletins/ folders
9.5.1 Technical Bulletins/ Books
1. Anand Prakash, Shrivastava SK, Allotey J,
Sreedevi K, Reddy PVR and Bharatha
Lakshmi (2018) Entomophily: Insect
pollinators. Applied Zoologist Research
Association (AZRA), Bhubaneswar.
ISBN:81-90 094-2-5.
2. Anil Kumar Nair, Manjunath BL and Sujatha
A Nair (2019) Integrated water and nutrient
management technologies in Horticultural
crops. Tech. Bull. No. 04/2019, ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru.
3. Aswath C, Aghora TS and Rajiv Kumar
(2019) E-Directory of horticulture products,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
4. Bisane KD, Dhane S, Singh Sandeep, Irulandi
S and Patil P (2018) Monograph of insect pests
of sapota in India. ICAR-AICRP on Fruits,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru (Tech. Doc. No. 126).
ISBN 978-93-5346-8. Pp. 88.
5. Hanumanthe gowda B, Nandish, P,
Chandrasekhar C (2019) Handbook on
framers friendly schemes of GOI- An
149
Technical Bulletin (TB.No.01/2019) in
Kannada, Published by Director, ICAR-
IIHR. pp. 68
6. Meera Pandey and Chandrashekara C (2019)
Know your Mushrooms. Tech. Bull. No. 76,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
7. Meera Pandey, Senthil Kumaran G and
Chandrashekara C (2018) Crop waste to Food
plate. Tech. Bull. No. 72, ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru.
8. Meera Pandey, Senthil Kumaran G and
Chandrashekara C (2019) Ayajindemrayea-
chomachitamma ma haiyiiyaaakkupu
(Production technology of edible and
medicinal mushrooms in Idu Mishmi dialect
of Arunachal Pradesh). Tech. Bull.
No.02/2019, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
9. Meera Pandey, Chandrashekara C and Senthil
Kumaran G (2019) Production Technology of
Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms. Tech. Bull.
No.02/2019. Pp. 49 (published in Arunachal
Pradesh Idu Mishmi dialect).
10. Narayanaswamy B and Sadashiva AT (2018)
Tharakari Belegala Uthpadhana Thanthra-
jnanagalu – Kaipidi. (Kannada), ICAR-IIHR.
(Pub. no. B - 1/19) pp.172
11. Parthasarathy VA, Aswath C, Nirmalbabu K,
Senthil Kumar R (2018) Breeding of
Horticultural Crops: SPICES, Volume I (Part
A), Today and Tomorrows printers and
publishers, New Delhi.
12. Parthasarathy VA, Aswath C, Nirmalbabu K,
Senthil Kumar R (2018) Breeding of
Horticultural Crops : Plantation Crops,
Volume I (Part B), Today and Tomorrows
printers and publishers, New Delhi.
13. Patil BL. (2018) Genes, Genetics and
Transgenics for Virus Resistance in Plants
Caister Academic Press, Norfolk, UK. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21775/9781910190814,
ISBN: 978-1-910190-82-1.
14. Reddy PVR, Varun Rajan V and Vasugi C
(2018) Conservation of Mango pollinators
under climate change scenario. Published by
ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru.
15. Saju George and Prabhakara B (2018)
Importance of Soil and its testing for
sustainable agriculture.
16. Saju George, Somashekar, Prabhakara B and
Veerendra Kumar KV (2018) Mushroom
cultivation (Kannada), pp. 25.
17. Saju George, Veerendra Kumar KV,
Prabhakara B and Devaiah KA (2019)
Protection of plant varieties and farmers right
act. pp.48
18. Sankaran M, Dinesh MR, Sakthivel T and
Ansa Varghese (2018) A manual on Floral
biology and Breeding techniques in fruit
crops. PG Education Cell, ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru, pp. 63.
19. Sathisha J and Narayanaswamy B (2018)
Hannina Belegala Sudharitha Besaaya
Kramagalu (Kannada), ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru.
20. Satisha J and Narayanaswamy B (2018)
Production technology of Tropical and
Subtropical Fruits (in Kannada). Tech. Bull.
No. 75, ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru, pp.128.
21. Shamina Azeez, Karunakaran G,
Shivashankara KS, Rao VK, Tiwari RB,
Satisha GC, Roy TK, Tripathi PC, Bharati LK,
Narayana CK (2019) Nutritional
characteristics of underutilized crops with
future potential - Avocado, Karonda,
Pummelo, Rambutan, Soursop, Ivy Gourd,
Sweet Gourd. Tech. Bull. No. 3/2019.
22. Sharma Debi, Choudhury PP (2018) Pesticide
use and residue management in vegetables.
Tech. Bull. No.74, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
pp. 40. Krishi portal URI no.17434.
23. Sondhia S, Choudhury PP, Sharma AR (2019)
Herbicide Residue Research in India. Springer
Nature, Singapore. pp. 465.
24. Veere Gowda(2018) Good Agriculture
practice for rose onion crop production for
export (Kannada) Karnataka State
Agricultural Produce Processing and Export
Corporation Limited (KAPPEC), Bengaluru.
150
9.5.2. Extension folder
1. Hanumanthe gowda B, Ramesh PR and
Loganandhan N (2019) Improved cultivation
practices in Groundnut. Folder No.23 of
KVK, Hirehalli, ICAR-IIHR. pp. 06
2. Hanumanthe gowda B, Jahir Pasha and
Jagadish KN (2019) PM in Groundnut. Folder
No.24 of Krishi Viganana Kendra, Hirehalli,
ICAR-IIHR. Pp. 06
3. Hanumanthe gowda B, Jahir Pasha and
Shashidhar KN (2019) Groundnut diseases
and their management. Folder No.25 of KVK,
Hirehalli, ICAR-IIHR. pp. 06
4. Hanumanthe gowda B, Prashanth JM and
Radha R Banakar (2019) Improved cultivation
practices in Castor. Folder No.26 of KVK,
Hirehalli, ICAR-IIHR. 06
5. Kundan Kishore (2018) Inter-cropping of
pineapple in mango in eastern tropical region
6. Kundan Kishore, Sangeetha G and Deepa
Samant (2018) Dragon Fruit: Production
Technology.
7. Madhavi Reddy K and Nair AK (2018) Mirch
kee ef 1 kismey kaise ugaayein. Extension
folder no. 102 (In Hindi). ICAR- IIHR,
Bengaluru.
8. Pitchaimuthu M (2018) How to Grow Okra
varieties and F1 hybrids' (Kannada & English
languages). ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
9. Shivashankara KS, Laxman RH, Roy TK,
Geetha GA, Pavithra KC (2018) Laboratory
manual on Techniques in Plant Physiology –I,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, pp. 38.
10. Suresh SC and Saju George (2018) Scientific
Dairy farming (in Kannada). ICAR-KVK,
Gonikoppal, Kodagu.
11. Umamaheswari R, Radha TK and Chaya MK
(2019) Flyer on Nematode management in
protected cultivation. ICAR-IIHR,
Bengaluru.
12. Madhavi Reddy K (2018) How to Grow Chilli
F1 hybrids' (Kannada & Hindi languages).
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
9.6. CD publications
1. Rao MS, Umamaheshwari R,
Narayanaswamy B (2018) Management of
nematodes in European cucumber under
protected cultivation (English, Tamil, Telugu,
Hindi). Compact Disc, ICAR- IIHR,
Bengaluru.
2. Rao MS, Umamaheshwari R, Narayana-
swamy B (2018) Nematode management in
guava (English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi).
Compact Disc, ICAR- IIHR, Bengaluru.
Publications
151
3. Rao MS, Umamaheshwari R, Narayana-
swamy B (2018) Management of nematodes in
tuberose (English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi).
Compact Disc, ICAR- IIHR, Bengaluru.
4. Rao MS, Umamaheshwari R, Narayana-
swamy B (2018) Nematode management in
broccoli (English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi).
Compact Disc, ICAR- IIHR, Bengaluru.
 10. Research Projects
List of Ongoing Institute Projects (2018-19)
Division of Fruit Crops
HORTIIHRCIL2015 (Common for all the
Projects)
010: Genetic improvement of fruit crops for
improved productivity, quality and resistance to
biotic and abiotic stresses. Project Leader:
Rekha, A.
Sub-Projects
010 (1): Improvement of mango for yield and
quality. PI: Sankaran, M. (w.e.f.
30/08/2018); Dinesh, M.R. (Upto
29/08/2018)
010 (2): Breeding jamun and sapota for dwarf
tree stature with higher productivity.
PI: Rekha, A.
010 (5): Breeding papaya for PRSV tolerance.
PI: Vasugi, C.
010 (6): Incorporation of bacterial blight
resistance in pomegranate. PI:
Anuradha Sane
010 (8): Improvement of guava for yield and
quality. PI: Vasugi, C.
010 (9): Rootstock and mildew resistance
breeding in grapes. PI: Linta Vincent
010 (10-H): Radiation Induced Mutation Breeding
in Papaya (Carica papaya L.,). PI:
Karunakaran, G.
010 (11): Improvement of annona for yield and
quality. PI: Sakthivel, T.
010 (12): Improvement of pummelo and grape
fruit for yield and quality. PI:
Sankaran, M.
010(13-H): C h a r a c t e r i z a t i o n o f j a c k f r u i t
accessions for vegetable and table
purposes. PI: Karunakaran, G.
010(14): Studies on polyembryony in mango.
PI: Reju M. Kurian
010(15): Integrated Disease Management for
the Pomegranate Bacterial Blight
caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis
pv punicae. PI: Anuradha Sane
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011: Development and refinement of production
technology of fruit crops Project Leader: Reju
M. Kurian
Sub-Projects
011 (1): Canopy management and crop regu-
lation in fruit crops (Grapes, annona
and pomegranate). PI: Satisha, J.
011 (2): Enhancing productivity through high
density planting (Guava, jamun,
pomegranate and fig). PI: Satisha, J.
(w.e.f. 03/10/18); Sampath Kumar, P.
(Upto 02/10/2018)
011 (3): Exploitation of stock-scion interactions
(Mango, annona, jackfruit, fig and
grapes). PI: Reju M. Kurian
011 (4): Optimizing water and nutrient
management (Papaya, guava, mango,
sapota, annona and grapes). PI:
Manjunath B.L.
011 (5): Fruit based mixed cropping systems
(Annona and sapota). PI: Anushma (w.
e. f. 20/08/2018): Manjunath B.L.
(29/11/2017 to 19/08/2018)
010(6-H): P e r f o r m a n c e o f D r a g o n f r u i t
(Hylocereus sp.) cultivars under
different training systems in open as
well as shade net condition. PI:
Karunakaran, G.
011(7): Standardization of vegetative
propagation techniques in papaya
(Carica papaya L.) under tropical
climatic conditions of Southern India.
PI: Satisha, J.
Division of Vegetable Crops
020: Genetic improvement of vegetable crops for
improved productivity, quality and resistance to
biotic and abiotic stresses. Project Leader:
Sadashiva, A. T.
Sub-Projects
020 (1): Breeding tomato for resistance to biotic
and abiotic stresses and gene
pyramiding for ToLCV resistance
through MAS. PI: Sadashiva, A.T.
020 (2): Breeding hot pepper for biotic and
abiotic stress resistance and
diversification of male sterile lines in
chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). PI:
Madhavi Reddy, K.
020 (3): Breeding brinjal for resistance to
bacterial wilt with high yield and
quality attributes through marker-
assisted selection (MAS). PI: Singh,
T.H.
020 (4): Breeding Cucurbitaceous Crops
(Watermelon and Muskmelon) for
yield & resistance to biotic stresses
through marker assisted selection
(MAS). PI: Sreenivasa Rao, E.
020 (5): Breeding okra varieties/hybrids for
yield, quality & resistance to biotic
stresses through marker-assisted
selection (MAS). PI: Pitchaimuthu,
M.
020 (6): Breeding garden pea, French bean and
cowpea for resistance to biotic and
abiotic stresses through marker-
assisted selection (MAS). PI: Aghora,
T. S.
020 (7): Breeding Dolichos and vegetable
soybean for resistance to biotic and
abiotic stresses through marker-
assisted selection (MAS). PI: Raghu,
B.R.
020 (8): Breeding onion for resistance to biotic
and abiotic stresses with high bulb
yield and quality attributes through
marker-assisted selection (MAS). PI:
Veere Gowda, R.
020 (9): Evolving F1 hybrids in tropical carrots
with high yield and quality through
marker-assisted selection (MAS). PI:
Veere Gowda, R.
020 (11): Breeding ridge gourd and bitter gourd
for resistance to biotic stresses
integrating maker assisted selection
(MAS). PI: Varalakshmi, B.
020 (12): Breeding cucumber varieties / hybrids
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for resistance to biotic stresses
through marker assisted selection
(MAS). PI: Pitchaimuthu, M.
020 (13): Breeding cluster bean (Cyamopsis
tetragonolobus L.) for yield, quality
and resistance to biotic stresses. PI:
Smaranika Mishra
020 (15): Breeding pumpkin, summer squash,
ash gourd and bottle gourd for yield,
quality and resistance to biotic stresses.
PI: Dhananjaya, M.V., (Ash gourd and
bottle gourd) – w. e. f. 04/07/ 2018;
Raja Shankar (Pumpkin and summer
squash) - w. e. f. 04/07/ 2018.
020 (16): Breeding bell pepper (Capsicum
annuum L. var. grossum) for yield,
quality, biotic and abiotic stress
tolerance through marker assisted
selection. PI: Smaranika Mishra
020 (17): Breeding radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
for yield, quality and heat tolerance. PI:
Padmini, K.
020 (18): Restoration of fertility in interspecific
F1 hybrid between Solanum melongena
and Solanum macrocarpon. PI:
Padmini, K.
020 (19): Breeding varieties / hybrids for high
yield of leaf and pods with high quality
in drumstick (Moringa oleifera L.). PI:
Raja Shankar
020 (20): Breeding Curry leaf (Murraya
Koenigii (L.) Spreng) for high leaf
yield, quality traits and resistance to
biotic stresses. PI: Raghu, B.R.
021: Development and refinement of production
technology of Vegetable crops. Project Leader:
Hebbar, S.S.
Sub-Projects
021 (1): Water management and rainfed
production in vegetable crops. PI: Anil
Kumar Nair
021 (2): Organic farming in vegetable crops. PI:
M. Senthikumar, M.
021 (3): Protected cultivation & precision
farming in vegetable crops. PI:
Hebbar, S. S.
021 (4): Grafting studies in fruit vegetables for
overcoming biotic and abiotic stresses.
PI: Senthikumar, M.
Division of Floriculture and Medicinal Crops
030: Genetic improvement of ornamental crops
for improved productivity, quality and
resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Project
Leader: Tejaswini Prakash
Sub-Projects
030 (1): Genetic improvement of tuberose for
high concrete yield and resistance to
nematode. PI: Usha Bharathi, T.
030 (2): Genetic improvement of gladiolus for
quality and resistance to biotic
stresses. PI: Rao, T.M.
030 (3): Evolving Rose varieties (both open and
polyhouse) for quality and resistance
to powdery mildew, black spot and
thrips. PI: Tejaswini
030 (4): Breeding Dianthus species
(Carnations, Pinks and Sweet
Williams) for quality. PI: Usha
Bharathi, T. (w.e.f. 09/01/18)
030 (5): Breeding Gerbera for quality. PI:
Aswath, C.
030 (6): Breeding Chrysanthemum and China
aster for quality. PI : Rajiv Kumar
030 (7): Breeding crossandra for quality and
novelty. PI: Aswath, C.
030 (10): Development of marigold hybrids and
high yielding varieties for flower and
biochemical components. PI:
Tejaswini
031: Development and refinement of production
technology of ornamental crops. Project Leader:
Sujatha A. Nair
Sub-Projects
031 (3): Enhancing water and nutrient use
efficiency in flower crops under open
field (Chrysanthemum, Crossandra)
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and protected (Gerbera) cultivation.
PI: Sujatha A. Nair
031 (4): Identification of pollutant absorbent
ornamental shrubs/ trees. PI:
Sumangala, H.P.
031 (5): Standardization of precision
production technologies in flower
crops (Marigold, Gladiolus and China
aster). PI: Sumangala, H.P.
031 (6): Optimization of resource use for rose
under open and protected conditions.
PI: Sujatha, S.
031 (7): Standardization of media, evaluation
of suitable plant species and nutrient
module for vertical landscapes. PI:
Sumangala, H.P.
031 (8): Eco-friendly pot culture of flowering
ornamentals. PI: Smitha, G.R.
032: Genetic improvement of Medicinal Crops
Project Leader: Hima Bindu, K.
Sub-Projects
032 (1): Evaluation of Coleus forskholii
hybrids for tuber yield and forskolin
content. PI: Hima Bindu, K.
032 (2): Identifying high yielding and high L-
dopa lines in Mucana species. PI:
Hima Bindu, K.
032 (3): Genetic amelioration of Kalmegh
(Andrographis paniculata Nees) for
yield and quality. PI: Hima Bindu, K.
032 (4): Genetic Improvement of Centella
asiatica by Polyploidy Breeding. PI:
Smitha, G.R.
033: Production and phytochemical studies in
medicinal plants
Sub-Projects
033 (1): P r o d u c t i o n Te c h n o l o g y f o r
Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) PI:
Suryanarayana M.A.
033 (2): Development of agro-techniques and
post-harvest management of Brahmi
(Bacopa monnieri L.) PI: Smitha G.R.
Division of Post Harvest Technology and
Agricultural Engineering
042: Development of sustainable technologies
for Post-Harvest Management, processing and
waste utilization. Project Leader: Harinder
Singh Oberoi
Sub-Projects
042 (1): Development of storage protocols for
extending the marketable period of
fruits (mango, guava, fig and jamun)
and vegetables (muskmelon,
drumstick, brinjal and bottle gourd).
PI: Sudhakar Rao, D.V.
042 (2): Protocol development to enhance shelf
life and maintain quality in fresh- cut
fruits. PI: Ranjitha, K.
042 (3): Development of bio composite
packages from horticultural wastes.
PI: Bhuvaneswari, S.
042 (4): Development of dehydrated products
using alternate sweeteners, protein
fortified and millet incorporated fruit
bars from fruits and vegetables
(Mango, Papaya, Guava, Pineapple,
Aonla and Carrot). PI: Tiwari, R.B.
042 (5): Process optimization for development
of probiotic fruit drinks (Pomegranate,
Jamun) and dehydrated fruit products.
PI: Harinder Singh Oberoi
042 (6): Value Addition to fruit and vegetable
wastes (Jackfruit & Pumpkin). PI:
Narayana, C.K.
041/141: Development of machinery for
production and processing of horticultural
crops. Project Leader: Senthil Kumaran, G.
Sub-Projects
041 (2): Development of machinery for
processing of pomegranate and
mushroom. PI: Carolin
Rathinakumari, A.
041 (3): Development of tractor operated
seeder and seedling transplanter for
chilli. PI: Senthil Kumaran, G.
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Division of Plant Pathology
050: Diagnostics and Integrated management of
viral diseases of tropical horticultural crops.
Project Leader: Krishna Reddy, M.
Sub-Projects
050 (4): Development of quick detection
methods and vector host interaction of
Phytoplasmas causing big bud disease
of tomato and little leaf of brinjal. PI:
Samuel, D. K.
050 (5): Diagnosis and management of viral
diseases of cucurbitaceous crops. PI:.
Mahesha, B
050 (6): Diagnosis, epidemiology and
integrated management of Vector
borne viruses diseases of Horticultural
crops (Bitter gourd, Chilli, Capsicum,
Tomato and Papaya).PI: Krishna
Reddy, M.
050 (7): Integrated approaches for the
management of Papaya ring spot virus
in Papaya. PI: Krishna Reddy, M.
051: Integrated management of fungal and
bacterial diseases of tropical horticultural crops
Project Leader: Dr. Sriram, S.
Sub-Projects
051 (1): Development of disease prediction
models for yellow rust in grapes var.
Bangalore Blue. PI: Saxena, A.K.
051 (4): Host - Pathogen interactions with
special reference to fungal wilts of fruit
crops. PI: Sriram, S.
051 (9): Epidemiology and management of
Phytophthora leaf blight and fruit rot
in hot and sweet pepper (Capsicum
annum L.). PI: Sandeep Kumar, G.M.
051 (10): Identification and integrated disease
management of bacterial leaf spot of
tomato and chilli. PI: Chandra-
shekhara, C.
051 (11): Host-Pathogen Interaction and
Management of wilt diseases of
Ornamental crops (Crossandra,
 Gladilous and Carnation). PI: Priti
Sonavane
053: Genetic improvement and development of
production and utilization technology of tropical
mushrooms Project Leader: Meera Pandey
Sub-Projects
053 (2): Standardization of optimum casing
material formulation for production of
milky mushroom (Calocybe indica).
PI: Chandrashekhara, C.
053 (3): Development of technology for
cultivation and value addition of sub-
tropical and tropical culinary
medicinal mushrooms. PI: Meera
Pandey
Division of Entomology and Nematology
060: Integrated Insect pest management in
tropical horticultural crops Project Leader:
Shivarama Bhat, P.
Sub-Projects
060 (7): Development of neem cake / neem
seed powder. PI: Shivarama Bhat, P.
060 (9): Current scenario of arthropod diversity
of drumstick (Moringa oleifera L.)
and management of major pests. PI:
Shivarama Bhat, P.
060 (10): Management of Myllocerus
subfasciatus infesting brinjal using
microbial agents. PI: Ganga
Visalakshy, P.N.
060 (11): Ecologically mediated interactions of
host plants – Mealy bugs – Natural
enemies in fruit crops. PI: Jayanthi
Mala, B.R.
060 (13): Feasibility of enhancing fruit set in
Annona (cv. Arka Sahan) and
polyhouse grown cucurbits
through insect pollinators. PI: Reddy,
P.V.R.
060 (14): Bioecology and integrated
management of South American
tomato moth, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick
1917). PI: Sridhar, V.
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060 (15): Studies on the invasive whitefly
Aleurothrixes trachoides (Back)
(Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), in India and
development of management
strategies. PI: Gopalkrishna Pillai, K.
060 (16): B i o - e c o l o g y a n d s u s t a i n a b l e
management of borers in fruit crop
ecosystems with special reference to
mango and guava. PI: Reddy, P.V.R.
063: Integrated Nematode Management in
tropical Crops Project Leader: Umamahesh-
wari, R. (w. e. f. 28.07.2018)
Sub-Projects
063 (2): Evaluation of bio efficacy of
entomopathgenic nematodes for
biological control of insect pests in
horticultural crops. PI:
Umamaheshwari, R.
063 (3): Bio management of nematode induced
disease complex in horticultural crops
(pomegranate, guava, capsicum,
gherkins, gladiolus, gerbera and
crossandra). PI: Umamaheshwari, R.
Division of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
070 : Understanding the physiological and
biochemical mechanism and their application for
improving productivity and quality of mandate
h o r t i c u l t u r a l c ro p s . P ro j e c t L e a d e r :
Shivashankara, K. S.
Sub-Projects
070 (8): Physiological interventions to induce
early a nd regular flowering in
Alphonso mango. PI: Ravindra, V.
070 (9): Extraction and method optimization of
natural antioxidants and pigments from
pomegranate peel and flowers. PI: Rao,
V.K.
070 (10): Studies on impact of water stress on
physiology, bioactive compounds and
gene expression profiling in Kalmegh.
PI: Pritee Singh
070 (11): Assessment of floral metabolite
profiles and their influence on fruit set
in mango. PI: Shivashankara, K.S.
070 (12): Pesticide residue studies in fruits and
related environment. PI: Soudamini
Mohapatra
070 (14): Effect of processing on pesticide
residues in horticultural commodities.
PI: Partha P. Choudhury
070 (15): Investigations on salinity tolerance
mechanism in guava genotypes/
species. PI: Upreti, K.K.
070 (16): Evaluation of factors affecting uptake
of persistent pesticides in vegetables.
PI: Debi Sharma
070 (17): Studies on root characteristics of
Capsicum species for enhancing water
stress tolerance. PI: Laxman, R.H.
070 (18): Understanding the biochemical and
molecular mechanisms of flowering in
mango. PI: Shamina Azeez
Division of Soil Science and Agricultural
Chemistry
080: Soil, nutrient and water management in
horticultural crops and cropping systems
Project Leader: Raghupathi, H.B.
Sub-Projects
080 (1): Micronutrient related constraints in
fruit and vegetable crops for
correcting nutrient imbalances. PI:
Satisha, G.C.
080 (6): Development and standardization of
soilless cultivation of vegetables on
Arka Fermented Cocopeat under
protected conditions. PI: Kalaivanan,
D.
080 (7): Development of nutrient management
module for Guava under high density
planting system. PI: Rupa, T.R.
080 (8): Evaluation of mango poly-embryonic
rootstocks (RS) and RS X Scion
combinations for nutrient uptake and
translocation efficiency in poly-
embryonic mango, guava and papaya.
PI: Shivananda, T.N.
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080 (9): Influence of root stock and scion
combinations on nutrient acquisition
and nutrient utilization efficiency in
Solanaceous Vegetable crops. PI:
Raghupathi, H.B.
080 (10): Identification of suitable rose
rootstocks for tolerating bicarbonate
toxicity (High pH) and salinity for poly
houses and open field conditions. PI:
Varalakshmi, L.R.
080 (11): Standardization of Zinc Requirement
of Vegetable Crops/Cropping Systems
for Sustainable Production. PI:
Rajendiran, S.
081: Addressing soil health and environmental
safety in horticultural crops and cropping
systems. Project Leader: Ganeshmurthy, A.N.
Sub-Projects
081 (9): Development of Actinobacterial liquid
inoculants for growth promotion,
nutrient and health management in
Pomegranate. PI: Radha, T.K.
081 (10): Development of a management practice
for acquisition of fixed phosphorus by
VA Mycorrhizae and PSB combination
in Vegetables. PI: Ganeshmurthy, A.N.
081 (11): Anhydrobiotic engineering of efficient
plant growth promoting Rhizobacterial
strains for production of bio-
encapsulated seeds of Bhindi and
Chilli. PI: Selvakumar, G.
Division of Social Sciences and Training
090: Improving knowledge and skill of
stakeholders for improving productivity of
horticultural crops and impact assessment of
adopted technologies. Project Leader: Venkatta
Kumar, R.
Sub-Projects
090 (6): Group Dynamic and social networks
among women SHG member's involved
in economic activities. PI: Reddy, T.M.
090 (7): An Analysis on 'Producer Company'
model in providing extension services
 to Horticulturists. PI: Venkattakumar,
R.
090 (8): Evaluation of digitally documented
IIHR technologies for its effectiveness
and utility. PI: Narayanaswamy, B.
090 (9): Multidimensional analysis of attributes
of horticultural innovations and their
impact on adoption. PI: Balakrishna, B.
090 (11): Spread and acceptance of ICAR-IIHR
technologies. PI: Achala Paripurna, K.
090 (12): Assessment of spread, acceptance and
profitability of selected fruit crop
technologies. PI: Senthil Kumar, R.
090 (13): A study on feasibility, spread,
acceptance and profitability of selected
varieties / hybrids and technologies of
ICAR-IIHR. PI: Atheequlla, G.A.
090 (14): A study on spread and acceptance of
ICAR-IIHR released vegetable hybrids
in South India. PI: Sankar, V.
091: Development and application of economic,
statistical and ICT tools & strategies for
improving and assessing productivity of
horticultural crops. Project Leader: Sudha
Mysore
Sub-Projects
091 (1): Assessing the socio-economic impact of
horticultural technologies on crop
diversification, farm income,
employment and trade. PI: Sudha
Mysore
091 (2): Economics of factor productivity and
production efficiency in selected
horticultural crops. PI: Sreenivasa
Murthy, D.
091 (3): Development of statistical models for
horticultural crops research. PI:
Venugopalan, R.
091 (4): Development of database and program
modules for horticultural crops. PI:
Chandra Prakash, M. K.
091 (5): Development of decision support
system for horticultural crops. PI:
Reena Rosy Thomas
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091 (6): Emerging marketing models in
horticultural crops to link farmers to
market. PI: Gajanana, T.M.
Division of Plant Genetic Resources
100: Plant Genetic Resources Management in
horticulture crops. Project Leader: Tripathi, P.C.
Sub-Projects
100 (10): Evaluation of under-utilized fruits for
yield, quality and adaptability. PI:
Tripathi, P. C.
100 (11): Development of an online information
system for the plant genetic resources of
IIHR. PI: Radhika, V.
100 (12): Development of Epidemiological
M o d e l s f o r Vi r a l D i s e a s e s i n
Horticultural Crops. PI: Radhika, V.
100 (13): Augmentation, characterization and
conservation of land races and wild
relatives of selected horticultural crops
(Vegetables - Solanum wild gene pool,
Momordica species; Fruits – Mango,
Pomegranate and Custard Apple). PI:
Rajasekharan, P. E.
100 (14): Collection and characterization of
tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) for
development of diversity maps. PI:
Kanupriya
101: Development and refinement of efficient
seed production and plant propagation
technologies in key horticultural crops. Project
Leader: Dr. Yogeesha, H.S.
Sub-Projects
101 (1): Ultra low and low moisture drying as a
cost effective technique to extend seed
longevity of horticultural crops under
ambient storage. PI: Yogeesha, H.S.
Division of Biotechnology
110: Development, refinement and use of
biotechnological approaches for horticultural
crop improvement and production.
Sub-Projects
110 (17): Forskolin production in cultures of
Coleus forskohlii transformed with
 Agrobacterium rhizogenes. PI: Mythili,
J.B.
110 (18): Tilling in papaya for enhancing shelf
life (Arka Prabhath). PI: Vageeshbabu,
H.S.
110 (19): Identification of elite germplasm line/s
for multi-traits by using tightly linked
molecular markers in chilli. PI:
Lakshman Reddy, D.C.
110 (20): Micro propagation of guava cv. Arka
Kiran – a pink pulped variety. PI:
Mythili, J.B.
110 (21): Micro propagation and field-
evaluation of PRSV tolerant papaya of
Intergeneric lineage. PI: Nandeesha, P.
110 (22): Molecular analysis & mode of action of
microbial inoculants (Mis) employed
for enhancing plant growth and
imparting tolerance to biotic stress .PI:
Ravishankar, K.V.
110 (23): Tr a n s m i s s i o n a n d M o l e c u l a r
Interaction and Management of Leaf
hopper Vector/s in Reduction of Aster
yellows in China aster,
Chrysanthemum and Marigold. PI:
Asokan, R.
110 (24): Biotechnological interventions for
inducing rooting in cuttings of certain
fruit crops. PI: Vageeshbabu, H.S.
110 (25): Genome editing of recessive resistance
eIF4 genes in chilli for potyvirus
resistance. PI: Manamohan, M.
110 (26): In vitro mutagenesis of guava for
Fusarium wilt resistance. PI: Usha
Rani, T.R.
110 (27): Hybrid Embryo Rescue in
Horticultural Crops (Focus on grapes).
PI: Nandeesha, P.
161: Application of Bioinformatics in target gene
validation for genome engineering of some
important insect pests of horticultural crops. PI:
Asokan, R. (CABin Scheme)
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Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
Chettalli
170: Development, refinement and
popularization of cropping system models for
improving productivity of horticultural crops in
high altitude regions of Western Ghats of India
Project Leader: Bharathi, L.K.
Sub-Projects
170 (9): Diagnosis of viral and viral-like diseases
associated with fruits, vegetables and
ornamental crops in high humid regions
of Western Ghats of India. PI:
Venkataravanappa, V.
170 (10): Harnessing the genetic potential of
Momordica sahyadrica through wide
hybridization. PI: Bharathi, L.K.
170 (11): Development of Integrated Nutrient
Management Module for Improving
Yield and Quality of Coorg Mandarin
(w. e. f. 25th June, 2018). PI: Vaisakhi,
K.C.
Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
Bhubaneswar
1 8 0 : D e v e l o p m e n t a n d re f i n e m e n t o f
technologies for improving productivity of fruit
and vegetable crops in east coast regions of India
(Bhubaneswar) Project Leader: Acharya, G.C.
Sub-Projects
180 (1): Collection, evaluation, characterization,
conservation and documentation of
germplasms of fruit crops of Eastern
India. PI: Kundan Kishore
180 (5): Collection, evaluation and improvement
in Capsicum spp. for desired characters.
PI: Poonam Naresh
Activity 180 (5.1): Collection and evaluation of hot
chilli lines from different geographical
regions of north eastern India and
identification of elite lines for pungency
and resistance to leaf curl virus and
Anthracnose
Activity 180 (5.2): Collection and evaluation of
chilli lines for salt and moisture stress
tolerance
180 (6): Collection, evaluation and
improvement in Moringa and leafy
vegetables of eastern region for desired
characters. PI: Acharya, G.C.
Activity 180 (6.1): Collection and evaluation of
Moringa germplasms for leaf iron
content, earliness and pod quality.
Activity 180 (6.2): Collection and evaluation of
leafy vegetable germplasms for foliage
yield, growth rate and stem tenderness.
180 (7): Collection, evaluation and
improvement of legume vegetables for
desired characters. PI: Meenu Kumari.
Activity 180 (7.1): Collection and evaluation of
Dolichos beans for photo-
insensitiveness and pod quality.
Activity 180 (7.2): Collection and evaluation of
Popat bean (Dolichos lablab var.
lignosus) for economically important
agronomical traits.
Activity 180 (7.3): Collection and evaluation of
Rikia bean for yield and economic
important traits.
180 (8): Development of production
technologies of fruit crops. PI: Deepa
Samant.
Activity 180 (8.5): Canopy architecture
modification by trellising for
enhancement of productivity and
quality in mango variety “Arka
Neelachal Kesri”.
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Activity 180 (8.11): Standardization of branch
bending for enhancing yield in guava.
180 (10): Monitoring & Management of diseases
in fruit crops. PI: Sangeetha, G.
Activity 180 (10.1): Seasonal abundance and
severity level of diseases of major fruit
crops.
Activity 180 (10.2): Management of major diseases
in mango.
Activity 180 (10.3): Establishing the pathogenicity
for a new kind of spotting disease
occurring on banana and its
management
180 (13): Exploiting the potential of CAM fruits in
eastern tropical region. PI: Kundan
Kishore.
180 (14): Improving productivity of fruit crops
(custard apple and mango) through
application of plant growth regulators.
PI: Deepa Samant.
180 (15): Demonstration and study of impact of
IIHR technologies in Eastern coastal
regions. PI: Srinivas, P.
180 (16): Etiology of collar and root rot as well as
net blight disease of pointed gourd and
their management. PI: Sangeetha, G.
 11. Commercialization of Technologies

11.1 Total number of licences done and revenue generated from April 2018 to March 2019

S. No. of Technologies No. of Total Revenue

No. Theme Area licensed licenses done generated (INR)
1 Seed and Planting Material 9 13 11,21,590
2 Biopesticides and Bionematicides 4 43 1,30,11,600
3 Crop Protection Technologies 6 17 53,74,875
4 Post-Harvest Technologies 6 20 7,41,680
5 Farm Implements and Machinery 18 6 2,90,870
Royalty received 10,52,806
Grand Total 43 99 2,15,93,421

11.2 Revenue generated under CPC activities from April, 2018 to March 2019

CPC activities Number Total revenue generated (INR)

Contract Research 29 1,02,36,951
Consultancy Service 9 84,633
Contract Service 91 18,67,131
R&D 23 13,16,286
Total 1,35,05,001

11.3 Incubatee's registered under Agri-Business Incubation

S. No. Particulars Details Type of service rendered

1 Onsite Incubatee M/s Bhavani Bio Chemicals Arka Microbial Consortium

(Solid & Liquid)

M/s Ganapath Products Arka Microbial Consortium

(Solid & Liquid)

M/s Varsha Agrotech Arka Microbial Consortium ( liquid)

2 Offsite Incubatee M /s Miracle Agro tech Arka Microbial Consortium

M/s Bloom Irrigation systems Preparation of Project proposal for

establishment of nursery unit for
production of quality planting
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Ankura-2018: Buyers and Sellers meet for FPOs
of Karnataka State Horticulture Department
The Zonal Technology Management Unit of ICAR-
IIHR sponsored and Co-Organised Ankura-2018:
Buyers and Sellers meet for FPOs of Karnataka
State Horticulture Department at Bengaluru during
July 12-13, 2018. The meet, first of its kind has been
organized by M/s Foretell Business Solutions
Private Limited under the technical support of
Department of Horticulture, Government of
Karnataka. FPO – BSM attempted to facilitate
interaction at four levels- (i) Knowledge sharing by Mr Manoj from M/s Natura Crop Care displaying
experts to FPO (ii) Information sharing by service products at the Conclave
providers to FPOs. (iii) One-to-one business
meeting between service provider and FPO and (iv) Intellectual Property & Technology Management
Peer-learning from other FPOs. The two day meet (IP&TM) Unit at NASC, New Delhi during
brought together over 150 FPOs promoted by State October16-17, 2018. Shri Radha Mohan Singh,
Horticultural department and NABARD, potential Honorable Union Minister of Agriculture and
buyers from different districts and other states, Farmers Welfare, Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra,
financial institutions like SBI and other marketing Secretary DARE & Director General (ICAR), and
institutions like Sammunathi, CropIn and the other dignitaries visited ICAR-IIHR's incubatee
Farmers Company. stalls and interacted with them. Start-ups of ICAR-
IIHR were Mr Krishnaiah from M/s Bloom
irrigation systems; Mr R. Manoj Kumar from Natura
Agri-Startup and Entrepreneurship Conclave
Crop Care; Mr Gavaskar J from M/sHi7 Agribio
BPD unit of ICAR-IIHR provided an opportunity solutions; Mr Kiran Raj from M/s Leaf Box; Mr
and a platform to seven of its start-ups to showcase Sukhendu Pradhan from M/s Pradhan Fertilizer
their technologies at Agri-Startup and Manufacturing; Mr Libin N K from M/s RLCO and
Entrepreneur-ship Conclave organized by ICAR's Mr Patel Dhruv from M/s Dinkar seeds.

Entrepreneurship / Awareness Programme organised under Agri- Business Incubation

Name of the Programme Date Venue of Number of

Programme Participants
Two days Industrial Meet for August 1-2 CHES Bhubaneswar 50
Technology Transfer in Eastern Region (ICAR-IIHR)
Opportunities and November 14 RUDSETI Arasinakunte,
Options in Agribusiness for Rural Youths Bengaluru 50
Business Ideas in Horticulture for November 27 RUDSETI Arasinakunte,
Rural Self Employment Bengaluru 25
Improvement of Nursery Business December 11 Kadiyam,
by use of Arka Fermented Cocopeat Andhra pradesh 12

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 12. RAC, IRC, IMC- Major Recommendations
12.1. Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
The Research Advisory Committee Meeting (RAC)
of IIHR was constituted vide Council's office order
No. Hort-7-8/2013-IA-V dated March, 2017. The
first meeting of the full committee for the year 2017-
2018 was held at ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta,
Bengaluru from 27-28th November 2018.
Chairman: Dr. Gautam Kalloo,
Former DDG (Hort.), ICAR
Members:
Dr. S.N. Pandey, Former ADG (Hort.),
ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Pritam Kalia,
Ex-Head, Division of Vegetables,
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Dr. T.P. Rajendran,
Former ADG (Pl. Protection),
RIS for Developing Countries, New Delhi
Dr. G.D. Joshi,
Retd. Dean (Agriculture), KKV, Dapoli, Ratnagiri
Dr. Srinath Dixit,
Director, ATARI, Zone VIII,Bengaluru
Dr. T. Janakiram,
ADG (Hort Sci), ICAR, New Delhi
Director, ICAR-IIHR
Member-Secretary: Dr. E. Sreenivasa Rao
Major recommendations
The mutation breeding in fruit crops should focus
on dwarfing rootstock for mango and dwarf stature
in Jamun
Better rootstock than Dogridge in grapes
Dwarf plants, enhanced shelf life of fruits and
PRSV tolerance in papaya
Soft seeds and better shelf life in guava
In vegetable crops, work may be intensified on
major biotic stresses (Bacterial wilt and root knot
nematode in tomato; GBNV in tomato, chilli and
brinjal; WBNV and gummy stem blight in
watermelon; purple blotch in onion; CMV and
CVMV in capsicum; begomoviruses in chilli, okra,
ridge gourd and french bean) and abiotic stresses
(High temperature in capsicum and peas; drought in
chilli, onion and tomato)
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Consortium and networking mode of research
projects for tackling national problems in vegetable
crops as public-public and public-private
partnerships may be initiated especially in the
resource intensive areas of gene discovery and
pyramiding.
There is need for development of varieties for bio-
fortification especially for micronutrient and
antioxidants. Work on introgression of
genes/selection for nutritional quality (Fe, Zn,
anthocyanin, lycopene, carotene, oleoresin,
antioxidants and anti-nutritional factors) may be
contemplated in fruit and vegetable crops.
Breeding for development of vegetable and flower
varieties suitable for protected cultivation should be
given emphasis.
Vegetable varieties/ F1 hybrids suitable for organic
farming and organically produced seeds have to be a
component of organic farming research programs.
Improvement in various floriculture crops may
initiate a breeding component for vertical farming.
Breeding of annual flower crops may utilise male
sterility for development of F1 hybrids.
Studies on production technology in floriculture and
landscaping may focus on vertical farming and
technologies for improving air quality.
Farming system research using floriculture as main
component and involving vegetables and medicinal
crops may be studied.
The Section of Plant Genetic Resources shall have to
focus on long term storage and maintenance of
germplasm of various crop divisions.
The research work on process optimization for
development of functional processed products from
fruits and vegetables with enhanced nutrition and
good shelf life needs to be strengthened.
Fortification with ethnic foods like millets and
medicinal plants may be explored in this regard.
The work on development of hand held tools and
small efficient machinery for post harvest
processing may be intensified.
Growth analysis techniques may be adopted in the
projects on abiotic stress tolerance. Collaboration
with NIASM, Baramati wherever possible may be
initiated.
Availability and deficiency of micronutrients and
vitamins in various vegetables and fruits depending
on soil nutrient status may be studied and
documented. Collaboration of Indian Council of
Medical Research may be sought for the purpose.
The dynamics of bioecology of horticulture based
cropping systems under different agro-climatic
zones needs to be studied and incorporated into
growth promotion and stress management
strategies.
Work on pollinators to be intensified, particularly, a
module or system approach needs to be devised for
improving bee populations. Innovative crop
husbandry and feasibility of utilising non-Apis
pollinators for improving pollination may be
studied.
Work on surveillance, pest risk assessment and crop
loss assessment standards and diagnostics for
important biotic stresses/ emerging pathogens
needs to be intensified.
Pilot studies may be initiated to explore the
feasibility of sterile insect technology to control
fruit flies.
Formulation of interdisciplinary and inter
institutional projects for creation of large scale and
continued impact on technology dissemination may
be given a priority.
12.2 Institute Research Committee (IRC)
Chairman: Dr. M.R. Dinesh
Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Members: All Scientists of the main Institute
& its regional stations.
Member-Secretary: Dr. C.K. Narayana
In charge, PME Cell
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
The 88th IRC Meeting was held from 24th January to
8th February, 2018, under the Chairmanship of
Dr.M.R. Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
Member Secretary, IRC welcomed the Chairman
and all other scientists. The Director, in his
introductory remarks emphasized about the
importance of RAC/QRT recommendations. He
suggested that we have to work on mandated crops
for external/internal funding. HoDs have to visit
the experimental fields of the scientists in the
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Division and ensure that experiments are laid out
with a statistically sound design. All scientists
should have Institute projects. Director
complimented all the scientists for their excellent
work. He congratulated the five scientists who
recently got promoted to Principal Scientist i.e., Dr.
G. Karunakaran, Dr. Kundan Kishore, Dr. L.K.
Bharathi, Dr. G. Sangeetha and Dr. P. Srinivas from
IIHR, Bengaluru and its Regional Stations. The
meeting started with the presentations by Scientists
of Fruit Crops Division on 24th January 2018. Many
new research projects were also presented for
consideration of the house. Following are the
recommendations of the IRC for individual
projects.
Major Recommendations:
1. Genetic improvement of fruit crops for
improved productivity, quality and resistance to
biotic and abiotic stresses
As the mango accession EC 95862 is showing
tolerance to fruit fly over the years, the volatile
aroma profiling result of this accession may be
compared with volatile profile of Mangifera
camptosperma. The possibility of utilizing the
information obtained in the chemical profiling for
bioformulations against fruit fly may also be
explored.
Biochemical characterization of in-situ evaluated
germplasm should be completed with respect to
germplasm shortlisted for the seed purpose. Jamun
accessions maintained for seed purpose should be
compared with local variety Nai-narale.
The jamun accessions may be screened for
jambosine content by obtaining the standard for
Jambosine.
All intervention pertaining to PRSV management
should be incorporated in the identified
demonstration plot of fruit crops division.
Mutant progenies of Baghwa and Baghwa X Dharu
hybrids may be screened for good fruit
characteristics also, along with blight resistance.
The possibility of obtaining the wild spp. Psidium
friedrichsthalianum could be facilitated through
PGR division.
2. Development and refinement of production
technology of fruit crops
The three experiments in canopy management of
Crimson Seedless and Red Globe grapes may be
continued for one more year to confirm the results
and make recommendations.
As uniform crop stand could not be achieved in the
HDP trial in Guava to impose treatments, this trial
is to be discontinued. The plants of Allahabad
Safeda may be used as mother plants by Nursery
Unit for one season. Work on guava may be
discontinued.
Pooled analysis may be carried out before making
final conclusion of rootstock studies in Totapuri
mango.
3. Genetic improvement of vegetable crops for
improved productivity, quality and resistance to
biotic and abiotic stresses
Since several advanced breeding lines and F1
hybrids are presently under evaluation,
determinate high yielding flat round types with
multiple resistance may be proposed for institute
identification along with square round types.
Promising chilli lines to be tested during summer to
know their performance against ChiLCV.
Bottle brinjal, and green round with stripes to be
developed
Sel -22, netted cantaloupes to be proposed for
identification.
IIHR identified Yellow vein mosaic virus resistant
hybrids to be tested under AICRP and state trials.
Pole type high yielding rust resistant lines to be
proposed for release.
As the resistance to rust in released verities is
broken down, incorporation of stable source of
resistance to be taken up.
Work to be intensified to combine purple blotch,
basal rot resistance with thrips resistance/ tolerance
High yielding parthenocarpic gynoecious downy
mildew resistant cucumber lines to be tested for
their performance in summer.
4. Development and refinement of Production
technology of Vegetable crops
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Results of the work on organic farming to be
compiled and a technical bulletin should be brought
out.
5. Genetic improvement of ornamental crops for
improved productivity, quality and resistance to
biotic and abiotic stresses
Work on development of fragrant, short spikes,
lesser weight and multiple spikes per corm need to
be intensified.
Status of earlier work on root stock breeding should
be reviewed and root stock breeding work should be
initiated for the development of varieties suitable
for saline soils.
Licensing of Arka Nesara and Arka Ashwa to Beej
Sheetal should be explored.
In Chrysanthemum, emphasis should be given for
the development of photo-insensitive variety for
open cultivation in different colors and also for
white rust resistance.
6. Production, chemistry and related studies on
plants of medicinal and agrochemical
importance
Organic production technology of Arka Divya and
Arka Phabhavi to be demonstrated.
7. Development, refinement and demonstration
of post-harvest handling, storage and processing
technologies for minimization of post-harvest
losses and production of value added products
Collaboration with a Plastic Engineering
technology (Central Institute of Plastic Engineering
Technology, Chennai) may be explored for
developing films having biodegradable
components and antimicrobial characteristics.
8. Development of machinery for production and
processing of horticultural crops
Design and preliminary performance of
Pomegranate aril extractor has shown promise and
potential. A provisional patent on design of the
prototype should be immediately filed and the
machine should be commercialized as soon as
possible as there is a huge demand for this machine
in the country.
9. Diagnostics and Integrated management of
Viral diseases of tropical horticultural crops
Musk melon, ridge gourd and bottle gourd to be Holistic modules may be developed for mobile
taken as a priority crops for diagnosis and application including fertigation / protected
management. cultivation.
10. Genetic improvement and development of 16. Plant Genetic Resources Management in
production and utilization technology of horticultural crops
tropical mushrooms
ITK to be documented and technical bulletin to be
Mushroom may be added in Dr. C.K. Narayana published.
experiment as one of the treatments.
17. Development and refinement of technologies
11. Integrated Insect Pest management in for improving productivity of fruits and
tropical horticultural crops vegetable crops in east coast regions of India
Care should be taken while introducing the pest for (Bhubaneshwar)
various studies on cultivated vegetable crops inside Custard apple germplasm, IC-0615069 has to be
the polyhouse, keeping in view the invasive nature checked with local purple type through DNA finger
of the pest. printing.
12. Understanding the physiological and 12.3 Institute Management Committee (IMC)
biochemical mechanism and their application
for improving productivity and quality of During the financial year 2018-19, 87th, 88th and 89th
mandate horticultural crop Institute Management Committee (IMC) meetings
were held on 21.04.2018, 06.10.2018 and
Banned pesticides may not be used in assessing the 04.01.2019 respectively under the chairmanship of
residues under dislodging studies using herbal Dr. M.R. Dinesh and in the presence of following
formulations. members and Special Invitees.
13. Soil, nutrient and water management in Chairman: Dr. M.R. Dinesh
horticultural crops and cropping systems Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
The observation that zinc sulphate and potassium Members: Dr. T.K. Behera
silicate reduced the incidence of leaf curl and Professor & Principal Scientist,
mosaic in chilli is interesting. This may be repeated Division of Vegetable Science,
for another two seasons in this summer and kharif ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
and if repeated results are found it may be Dr. Subhash Chander
demonstrated as a management strategy for leaf Professor, Division of Entomology,
curl virus of chilli. ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
14. Improving knowledge and skill of Dr. Smt. Neelima Garg
stakeholders for improving productivity of Head, Post-Harvest Management,
horticultural crops and impact assessment of ICAR-CISH, Lucknow, UP
adopted technologies
Shri. S. George
Group dynamics of successful FPO's and non- CFAO, NAARM, Hyderabad
successful FPO's to be studied.
Member: Shri. G.G. Harakangi
15. Development and application of economic, Secretary CAO, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
statistical and ICT tools & strategies for
Special invitees from IIHR, Bengaluru:
improving and assessing productivity of
horticultural crops Dr. C.K. Narayana
Incharge, PME Cell
Minimum support price for perennial fruits to be
worked out. Dr. A.T. Sadashiva
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 Dr. R. Venkattakumar Major Recommendations:
Head, Division of Extension 1. Administrative Approval and Expenditure
and Training Sanction for Rs.79.24 lakhs towards
Dr. Sudha Mysore construction of road in Block No.2 and 3.
Chairperson, ITMU
The IMC suggested that as per the Delegation of
Dr. M.V. Dhananjaya Financial Powers, the Directors of ICAR Institutes
Chairman, FMC
can exercise financial power to accord
Dr. E. Srinivasa Rao Administrative Approval (A/A) and Expenditure
Chairman, Post-Graduation Cell Sanction (E/S) in respect of works (Civil/Electrical
Shri. S.K.C. Bose etc.) costing more than Rs.75.00 lakhs and upto
Chief Finance & Accounts Officer Rs.150 lakhs.
Shri. A. Bhanu 2. Condemnation of Tractor
Chief Technical Officer (Works)
The IMC recommended for disposal of a Massey
The following were the additional members and
Furguson 1035 DI Tractor with Registration No.
special invitees attended for 88th and 89th meet.
KA 04 M 7581 which was purchased in June, 1994.
Special: Dr. G.C. Acharya The Tractor is 24 years old and has been used for
Invitee Principal Scientist and I/c Head, more than the normal life of a tractor.
(88th meet) CHES, Bhubaneshwar, Odissha.
3. Important events/activities that happened
Non-Official: Dr. M.S. Prabhakar during the intervening period (01.10.2018 to
Members No. 141, 2nd Main, 9th Cross, 31.12.2018) by the Incharge, PME Cell
th
(89 meet) Maruthi Nagar, Yelahanka,
Bengaluru IMC suggested that IARI-IIHR Ph.D students who
completed their programme and submitted the
Shri. S. Shivaprasad thesis may apply for Best Thesis award of ICAR-
Santhrupthi Nilaya, 8th Main, IARI. IMC also suggested that under ITMU/CPC
5th Cross, Siddarameshwrara activities, while testing the quality of seeds of
Extension, Tumakuru private companies, the IMC suggested to indicate
Official: Dr. Markandey Singh the purpose for which the testing is being done by
Member Principal Scientist, the client explicitly.
(89th meet) Division of Floriculture & 4. Construction of Office Building of Project Co-
Landscaping, ICAR-IARI, ordinator (Fruits) at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
New Delhi
Special: Dr. Saju Gerorge The IMC recommended in principle to entrust the
Invitees Senior Scientist and Head work to M/s. BSNL (Civil Wing). The house
Incharge, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, suggested to take up the work only after following
(89th meet) Gonikoppal. all codal formalities including vetting of the
estimates, structural drawings, etc.
Dr. H.C. Prasanna
Nodal Officer, ITMU
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
Shri. B. Lokanath
Assistant Finance &
Accounts Officer,
ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.

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 13. Presentation of papers in Conference/
Seminars/Symposia etc.
1. National Conference on Conservation,
Cultivation & Utilization of Medicinal &
Aromatic Crops, COH Mudigere, April 25-
26, 2018.
 Rajasekharan PE - Exploration, Collection and
Characterisation of Medicinal and Aromatic
crops.
 Pallavi CR, Ravirajashetty G, Souravi K,
Anitha TM, Bhoomika HR and Rajasekharan
PE - Antimicrobial activity of some rare
endangered and threatened medicinal plants
against phytopathogens.
 Anitha TM, Shetty RG, Kumar PC, Pallavi CR
and Rajasekharan PE - Evaluation of bioactive
compounds in leaves of Moringa conconensis
accessions.
 Sandesh MS, Shetty RG and Rajasekharan PE -
Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance
for yield and yield contributing characters in
Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent. – A Threatened
Medicinal tree.
 Madhushree SI, Shetty RG, Souravi K and
Rajasekharan PE - Character association for
seed yield and yield traits in Saraca asoca
(Roxb.)
 Shruthi AM, Shetty RG and Rajasekharan PE -
Variability, heritability and genetic advance for
yield and yield contributing characters in
Embelia ribes Burm f. – An endangered
medicinal plant.
 Aparna PM, Suryanarayana MA, Rajasekharan
PE, Bhanuprakash K, Umesha K and Prasad
MBN - Seed propagation studies in Embelia
ribes Burm. f.
 Smitha GR - Influence of Pre and Post Harvest
factors on yield and quality of Medicinal and
Aromatic Plants
 Smitha GR - Influence of organic source of
nutrients on growth, yield and quality of Tulsi
(Ocimum sanctum L.)
 Silpa GG, Smitha GR, Umesha K, Sadananda
GK, Ranjitha K and Mallikarjuna Gowda AP -
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Influence of drying methods on physico-
chemical properties of Brahmi (Bacopa
monnieri L.).
 Rohini MR, Smitha GR and Suryanarayana
MA - Seed germination studies in Centella
asiatica.
2. International Mango Conference, May 8-10,
2018, Vengurle.
 Reddy PVR, VarunRajan V, Vasugi C and Munj
AY - Mango Pollinators: Diversity and impact
on fruit set.
 Prakash Patil - Variation in technological need
for increasing the mango production in
different agro-climatic regions of India.
 Rajasekharan PE, Ansuhsma PL and Sankaran
KM - A Pollen cryobank for mango species and
varieties for breeding and conservation.
3. Workshop on Protection of Plant Variety &
Farmers' rights organized by Bayer Seeds
Pvt. Ltd, May 11, 2018.
 Dr K Madhavi Reddy - Application processes
and procedures – Hot peppers
4. Abstracts of Presentation session by Fellows
Elected (2018) by National Academy of
Agricultural Sciences New Delhi, June 04,
2018, NASC complex, New Delhi.
 Sadashiva AT- Breeding for Triple Disease
Resistance in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum
L.)
5. International Conference on World Green
Infrastructure Congress, June 4-6, 2018,
Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bengaluru.
 Sumangala HP - Urban Horticulture.
6. National Conference on Strategies and
Challenges in Doubling Farmers Income
Through Horticultural Technologies, June
21-22, 2018, CISH, Lucknow.
 Sudhakar Rao DV - Post-harvest interventions
in horticultural crops for enhancing the farmers'
income.
 Umamaheswari R - Promotion of bio-
pesticides for sustainable nematode protection
 in India and reduction of chemical use in agro-
ecosystems
7. International Symposium on Technology
Intervention for Effective Utilization and
Marketing of Jackfruit, July 9-15, 2018,
Regional Agricultural Research Station,
K e r a l a A g r i c u l t u r a l u n i v e r s i t y,
Ambalavayal.
 Karunakaran G - Custodian of Novel Jackfruit
with coppery red flakes, a farmers variety of
Siddu and Shankara
 Prakash Patil - Current status and future
prospects of Jack fruit research in India.
8. Asian Cucurbit Round Table Conference,
Jul 19-21, 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
 Thontadarya R N, Nagesh G C, Saheb Pal,
Siddarood Y M, Muttanna R, SauravMahapatra
and E.Sreenivasa Rao -Watermelon and Melon
Improvement in the context of emerging
challenges and opportunities for public private
partnership.
9. National Conference on Emerging Trends in
production of biofuels and their impact on
global economy July 27-28, 2018, Christ
University, Bangalore.
 Aswath,C - Use of bioreactors in plants
10. National Conference on Emerging Trends in
Analytical Sciences, Theme: Food, Health
and Environment, July 30–31, 2018, CSIR-
IICT, Hyderabad.
 Nagapooja YM, Mohapatra S, Lekha S, Veena
Rao U, Shambulinga G, Danish PR - Uptake of
soil applied fluopyram and tebuconazole in
tomato tissues.
 Lekha S, Mohapatra S, Nagapooja YM, Danish
PR, Shambulinga G, Veena Rao U- Residue
persistence and dissipation of iprovalicarb and
propineb on pomegranate.
 Veena Rao U, Mohapatra S, Lekha S,
Nagapooja YM, Danish PR, Shambulinga G -
Persistence study flubendamide and
deltamethrin on tomato.
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 Shambulinga G, Mohapatra S, Lekha S,
Nagapooja YM, Danish PR, Veena Rao U -
Dissipation study of tebuconazole and
trifloxystrobin on okra.
 Danish PR, Mohapatra S, Lekha S, Nagapooja
YM, Shambulinga G, Veena Rao U - Residue
and persistence study of tebuconazole on
pomegranate and soil.
 Shruti PD, Mohapatra S, Lekha S, Nagapooja
YM, Shambulinga G, Veena Rao U, Danish PR
- Residue and Persistence and dissipation of
lambda cyhalothrin and quinalfos on okra.
11. Scire Conference Series on Research
Intervention and Advancements in Life
science (RIAL), August 1-3, 2018, Pune,
India.
 Lakshmipathi, Adiga JD and Kalaivanan D -
Influence of plant growth regulators on leaf
area, chlorophyll content, carotenoids,
stomatal count and yield of cashew
(Anacardiumoccidentale L.).
12. CAFT Training Program on Comparative
genomics of Horticulture Plant Genetic
Resources, August 9, 2018, UHS, GKVK.
 Ravishankar KV - Comparative genomics of
mango: An important fruit crops
13. International Conference on recent
advances in food processing technology held
at Indian Institute of Food Processing
Technology, August 17-19, 2018, Thanjavur
 Bhuvaneswari S - Shelf life extension of guava
packed in customized corrugated fibre board
(CFB) box after subjecting to vibration and
drop tests.
14. National Seminar on Holistic Planning and
Promotion of Food Processing Industry in
South India with focus on Exports, August
24, 2018, Chennai.
 Oberoi HS - Post-harvest solutions to reduce
the wastage in fruits and vegetables and
augment farmer's income
15. Seminar on Landscape Urbanism: Towards
Innovative, sustainable and efficient cities,
August 25, 2018, AMA, Ahmedabad.
 Sumangala HP- Air pollution Tolerance Index
as Tool for Monitoring Air pollution
16. Symposium on Trainers training on
Conservation and Cultivation of Medicinal
Plants, August 30 to September 03, 2018,
IIHR, Bangalore.
 Bhanuprakash K and Yogeesha HS - Seed
Standards and Quality Planting Material in
Medicinal Crops.
17. One day Interactive workshop between
Academia and Industries on delivering
solutions to pest and disease problems, Sep
09, 2018, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
 Sadashiva AT - Sources of Resistance to Pests
and Diseases in vegetables
18. 1st International Conference on Biological
Control, September 27- 29, 2018, Hotel Le
Meridien, Bengaluru.
 Umamaheswari R - Integrating
entomopathogenic nematodes and microbes
for managing ash weevil (Myllocerus
subfasciatus) menace in brinjal
 Reddy PVR and Ganga Visalakshy PN -
Efficacy of entomopathogens for the
management of leafhoppers (Idioscopus spp.)
and thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood) on
mango.
 Sriram S - Use of bacterial endophytes and
carbendaim tolerant Trichoderma for the
management of pomegranate wilt caused by
Ceratocystis fimbriata.
 Radha TK, Rupa TR, Selvakumar G,
Ganeshamurthy AN and Chinthana KL - Plant
growth promoting and biocontrol Actino
bacteria from temperate regions.
19. Workshop on Promotion of Developing
Climate Resilient Villages for Sustainable
Food and Nutritional Security, Oct 4-5,
2018, MANAGE, Hyderabad
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 Laxman RH - Climate resilient technologies for
Horticultural Crops.
20. Young Scientist Conference in India
International Science Festival,October 05-
06, 2018, Indira Gandhi Pratisthan,
Lucknow.
 Umesha M, Sunisha C, Sowmya H D, Usharani
T R and Saxena A K - Expression of anti-
apoptotic gene mCed9 enhances tolerance to
Fusarium wilt disease in banana cv. Rasthali.
 Suveditha S and Krishna Reddy M -
Identification of Cucurbit- aphid born yellows
virus in squash in India.
21. National Seminar organized by the All India
Food Processors Association (AIFPA),
October 12, 2018, Chittoor, Andhr Pradesh.
 HS Oberoi - Post-harvest solutions to reduce
the wastage in 'tomato' and augment farmer's
income.
22. National Workshop on Vertical Farming,
October 18, 2018, NASC Complex, Pusa,
New Delhi.
 Shankara Hebbar S, Anil Kumar Nair,
Senthilkuamr M and Nagana Gowda Patil V -
Vertical Farming: Status, Researchable issues
and way forward-organic cultivation.
23. International Conference on AFITA/
WCCA 2018: Research Frontiers in
Precision Agriculture, October 24-26, 2018,
IIT Bombay, Mumbai.
 Radhika V -Machine Learning Approaches for
the classification of protein sequences
24. Wo r k s h o p o n “ Tr e e s - P l a n t i n g ,
Transplanting and Urban Landscaping”,
October 26, 2018, UHS Campus of Baglkot,
Bengaluru.
 Sumangala HP- Role of Native Plants in
Restoring Urban Ecology
25. NIN Centenary Conference on "Aligning
food systems for healthy diets and improved
nutrition", November 11-13, 20l8, National
Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
 Ranjitha K - Effect of Chemical sanitization on
shelf life and pathogen decontamination of
fresh- cut vegetables.
 Hemalatha - Evaluation of physico-chemical
and nutritional composition in different color
types of jackfruit flakes (bulb).
 Tsewang R, Oberoi, HS, Ranjitha K,
Bhuvaneswari G - Screening of probiotic
stains for development of probioticated
pomegranate juice.
26. International Food Convention (IFCON),
December 12-15, 2018, CSIR-CFTRI,
Mysuru.
 Oberoi HS - Prospects and Challenges in
Probiotication of processed fruit products.
27. International Conference of Virology on
Global viral epidemics: a challenging
threat, November 12-14, 2018, PGIMER,
Chandigarh, India.
 Akshata Gad, Pavithra, BS and Krishna Reddy
M - Computational epitope mapping for
prediction of epitope mapping for prediction of
antigenicity and transmembrane topology of
HC Pro and CP regions of BCMV.
 Krishna Reddy M, Akshata Gad and Pavithra
BS - Genetic diversity, diagnosis and
evolutionary pathogenesis of polero viruses.
 Pavithra, BS, Krishna Reddy M and Samuel
DK - Biological and molecular
characterization of bean common mosaic virus
isolates in cowpea.
 Suveditha S, Hema Chandra Reddy P, Salil
Jalali and Krishna Reddy M - Identification of
Brassica yellows virus, a Polerovirus in radish
(Raphanus sativus).
 Swarnalatha P, Ashwathappa KV, Salil Jalai
and Krishna Reddy M - Molecular detection of
Tomato leaf curl Kerala virus (ToLCKeV) and
its betasatellite associated with leaf curl
disease of fenugreek in India: a new host.
 Venkataravanappa V, Swarnalatha P and
Krishna Reddy M - Characterization of
Candidatus Phytoplasmaaus tralasiae
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associated with big bud and witches-broom
disease of Tomato and carrot in India based on
the studies of 16S rRNA and Sec Y gene.
 Patil BL- First complete genome sequence of a
distinct Papaya ringspot virus isolate from
North-Eastern region of India.
28. N a t i o n a l D i a l o g u e o n I m p r o v i n g
Productivity and Utilization of Litchi, 30th
November - 1stDecember, 2018, ICAR-NRC
on Litchi, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
 Madhav AC - Issues and Constraints of Litchi
production in State of Karnataka
29. International Conference on Role of Soil and
Plant Health in Achieving Sustainable
Development Goals, November 21-25, 2018,
Bangkok, Thailand.
 Hanumanthe Gowda B, Ramesh PR, Jagadish
KN, Prashanth JM and Loganandhan N-
Studies on IPM technology demonstration for
sustainable and safe mango production in
Tumakuru district of Karnataka.
30. 32nd Annual Conference of Indian Society of
Agricultural Marketing, November 22-24,
2018, ISEC, Bengaluru.
 Gajanana TM, Sudha Mysore and Sreenivasa
Murthy D - Marketing of horticultural crops in
Karnataka-Role of Institutions.
31. 4th International Plant Physiology Congress
(IPPC-2018), December 2-5, 2018, CSIR-
National Botanical Research Institute,
Lucknow.
 Lokesha AN, Shivashankara KS, Laxman RH,
Geetha GA, Shankar AG - Physiological
evaluation of contrasting tomato genotypes
under high temperature stress.
 Upreti KK, Bhatt RM, Varalakshmi LR -
Physiological responses of papaya (Carica
papaya L.) plants in zinc-mediated alleviation
of salinity.
32. Workshop on Role of cities in addressing air
pollution to protect Public Health,
December 05, 2018, Hotel Hyatt Regency,
Ahmadabad.
 Sumangala HP - Urban forestry and air quality
and experiences in Bangalore.
33. 8th International Food Conference (IFCON
2018), CFTRI, Mysore, December 12-15,
2018.
 Bhuvaneswari S -Effect of road transportation
on guava packed in customised Corrugated
Fibre Board Box on fruit quality during
subsequent storage.
34. National Symposium on Forage and
livestock based technological innovations
for doubling farmers income, December 13-
14, 2018, UAS Dharwad, Karnataka.
 Suresh SC - Front line demonstration of
Fodder Hybrid Napier -DHN6 and Multicut
fodder Sorghum – COFS-29 in Kodagu district
35. Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Institute of
Agricultural Technologists (IAT), Dec 18,
2018, IAT, Bengaluru.
 Narayanaswamy B- Effective Linkages to
Carry Forward Improved Technologies
36. Interactive Meeting on 'Innovation
Platform on Processing Tomatoes',
December 19, 2018, I & B Seeds, Bengaluru.
 Sadashiva AT, Doreyappa Gowda IN,
Shivashankar KS, Ravishankar KV, Harinder
Oberoi, Tiwari RB &Prasanna HC - R & D
efforts to develop processing types from public
institutions / sector.
37. National Symposium on Cutting edge
Approaches for Sustainable Plant Disease
Management and ensuring farmers' profit,
December 21-23, 2018, ICAR-NRCB,
Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
 Krishna Reddy M - Recent developments in
diagnostics of plant pathogens.
 Madhavi Reddy K and Krishna Reddy M -
Breeding approaches to combat major diseases
affecting chilli in India.
 Pavithra BS, Hema Chandra Reddy P, Jalali S
and Krishna Reddy M - Molecular
characterization of RNA1 of CMV infecting
Coleus (Plectranthusam boinicus).
172
 Prasad Babu K, Manamohan M, Krishna Reddy
M and Asokan R - RNAi-mediated durable
resistance against a broad spectrum of plant
viruses in tomato.
 Priti Sonavane and Venkataravanappa V -
Characterization and Management of
Phytophthora disease in Coorg Mandarin in
coorg region of Western Ghats.
 Samuel DK, Krishna Reddy M, Bharathi K,
Karthika N, Pavithra BS and Jalali S - Imaging
and analysis of optical and electron images of
phytopathogens and their vectors.
 Samuel DK, Krishna Reddy M, Bharathi K,
Karthika, Pavithra BS, and Jalali S - Methods
for quick imaging of bacteria in the Scanning
Electron microscope.
 Swarnalatha P, Ashwathappa KV, Hema
Chandra Reddy P, Samuel DK and
KrishnaReddy M - Molecular characterization
of 'Candidatus Phytoplasmaaus traladiae'
16Sr II group associated with phyllody disease
in sunhemp (Crotalaria juncea).
 Venkataravanappa V, Priti Sonavane and
Krishna Reddy M - Status of citrus greening
(huanglongbing): A destructive, century-old
diseases of Coorg Mandarin in India.
 Umesha M, Sunisha C, Sowmya H D, Usharani
TR and Saxena AK -Anti-apoptotic gene
AtBAG4 driven by Bgl promoter enhances
tolerance to Fusarium wilt disease in banana cv.
Rasthali
 Sunisha C, Sowmya HD, Umesha M, Usharani
TR and Saxena AK -Dual genes to induce
Fusarium wilt disease tolerance in banana cv.
Rasthali
38. N a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o f I n d i a n
Phytopathological Soceity-South Zone (IPS-
SZ-2018), December 21-23, 2018, ICAR-
NRCB, Trichy.
 Patil BL -Engineering Plants for Virus
Resistance: cassava as a case study
 Madhavi Reddy K- Status on breeding
approaches to combat major diseases affecting
chilli in India
39. 2 n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l S y m p o s i u m o n
Agriculture, January 09, 2019, Eastern
University, Srilanka.
 Sreenivasa Rao E -Inventions and Innovations
for sustainable agriculture.
40. National Conference on Ornamental
Horticulture to uplift rural economy at
MPUAT, January 11-13, 2019, Udaipur.
 Rajiv Kumar -Doubling the income of the
farmers through Floriculture
 Rajiv Kumar - Advances in production
technology of China aster in India.
41. National Conference on Computational
World in Life Sciences, January 12, 20l9,
Reva University, Bangalore.
 Reena Rosy Thomas and M.K Chandra
Prakash - Identification of EST derived marker
associated with AAI_LTSS Super family for
plant defense response in Solanum melongena.
42. International Conference on Research and
Development in Biosciences, January 17-19,
2019, Kannur University, Palayad, Kannur.
 Shamina Azeez - Control of flowering in the
plant kingdom.
43. 8th Indian Horticulture Congress 2018
organized by HIS, Jan 17-21, 2019, ICKV,
Raipur, Chattisgarh.
 Aswath C - Use of bioreactor for production of
planting material
l Senthil Kumaran G - Existing machinery
adoption, new machinery development for
harvesting and on farm processing and produce
handling.
 Tripathi PC - Genetic resources of wild and
underutilised fruits of western Ghats
 Prakash Patil- Jackfruit Diversity and its
commercial utilization – an Indian perspective.
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44. 1st International Conference on Climate
Change, Water and Food Security (CCWFS-
2019), January 19, 2019, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha.
 Oberoi HS - Prospects and value-addition of
horticultural crops
45. National Symposium on Horticulture in the
vanguard of climate change and urban
environment, Feb 7- 8, 2019, Annamalai
University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu.
 Karunakaran G - Crop Improvement in fruit
crops for climate resilience with special
emphasis to jackfruit and dragon fruit.
 Usha Bharathi T - Progress and challenges for
breeding climate resilient flower varieties
under the theme Crop Improvement for climate
resilience
 Sumangala HP -Indian Flora: Challenges and
Opportunities
 Umamaheswari R - Biorational Interventions
For Nematode Stress Management In
Horticultural Crops
46. One day Brain Storming meeting on
Processing Tomatoes, Feb 08, 2019, ICAR-
IIHR, Bengaluru.
 Sadashiva AT, Doreyappa Gowda IN,
Shivashankar KS, Ravishankar KV, Harinder
Oberoi, Tiwari RB & Prasanna HC - Status of
Public Sector Tomatoes in India
47. International Symposium on Edible
Alliums: Challenges and Opportunities,
February 9-12, 2019, Pune, Maharashtra,
India.
 Pritee S, Mahajan V - Biochemical evaluation
of different Allium species for their antioxidant
potential, total phenol and sulphur compounds
 Laxman RH - Capturing water deficit response
of onion genotypes through imaging in plant
phenomics facility.
48. National Conference on "Future India-
Science and Technology: Research
Innovations in Biology", February 14-15,
2019, Jain University, Bangalore.
 Usharani TR, Sowmya HD, Anjali, PC,
Manamohan M and Krishna Reddy M -Double
stranded RNA-Interferes with cucumber
mosaic virus infection in chilli.
49. Flower Cultivation Technologies and
Marketing Techniques Horticulture,
February 15-16, 2019, Department, State
Government of Tamil Nadu Salem, Tamil
Nadu.
 UshaBharathi T - Advanced technologies and
varieties of flower crops developed by ICAR-
IIHR: an over view.
50. 5 t h I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o n
Environment and Ecology, Feb 18–20, 2019,
Christ college, Pune, Maharashtra.
 Shruti PD, Mohapatra S, Lekha S, Nagapooja
YM, Nethravathi B, Veena Rao U,
Shambulinga G, Danish PR - Residue study of
tebuconazole on tomato.
 Nethrvathi B, Mohapatra S, Lekha S,
Nagapooja YM, Veena Rao U, Shambulinga G,
Danish PR, Shruti PD - Dissipation study of
novaluron and lambda cyhalothrin on cabbage
and soil.
 Nagapooja YM, Mohapatra S - A study of the
dissipation pattern of fluopyram and
tebuconazole in tomato and soil under field and
Poly-house conditions.
 Lekha S, Mohapatra S - Effect of different
temperature and moisture regimes on the
dissipation of spiromesifen in soil.
51. Conference on Innovation in Life sciences
for sustainable environment, Feb 20-21,
2019, Christ University.
 Aswath C - Vertical Farming: Problems and
challenges
52. District level Seminar by NHB, Feb 20, 2018,
Thandigudi, Dindigal District, Tamil Nadu.
 Sankar V - Exotic vegetable cultivation in hills
and IIHR vegetable varieties/hybrids suitable
for hills.
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 Sankar V - ICAR-IIHR vegetable varieties/
hybrids suitable for alternate crops for tobacco.
53. Innovation for Agricultural Transfor-
mation, XIV Agricultural Science Congress,
February 20-23, 2019, NASC Complex, New
Delhi.
 Prabhakar M, Hebbar SS and Nair AK -
Protected cultivation of Vegetables-
Contemporary Dynamics vis-à-vis Global
Trends.
 Senthil Kumaran G - Robotics in Horticulture
 Reddy PVR, Sankaran M and Vasugi C -
Pollinators of major horticultural crops:
Diversity, dynamics and ecosystem services.
54. 7 1 s t A n n u a l M e e t i n g o f I n d i a n
Phytopathological Society and National
Symposium on Recent challenges and
Opportunities in Sustainable Plant Health
Management, February 26-28, 2018,
Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU,
Varanasi.
 Krishna Reddy M - Decision support system for
the management of viral diseases of
horticultural crops.
55. Science Day for Graduates and Post
Graduates of Science Feb 28, 2019, Suran
college, Bangalore.
 Aswath C - Science for building the Nation
56. National Seminar on Prospects of Organic
farming and enterprises development in 21st
century (NSPOFED), March15-16, 2019,
Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed
University), Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamil
Nadu.
 Senthil Kumar M, Nair AK, Hebbar SS and
Ganga Vishalakshy PN - Effect of application
of organic inputs on growth and yield of brinjal.
 14. Symposia/Seminars/ Other Events
14.1 The National Horticultural Fair, 2019
ICAR-IIHR organized three day National
Horticultural Fair-2019 during January 23-25, 2019
with theme “Horticulture for Rural Prosperity” in
collaboration with National Horticulture Board,
Gurugram, Department of Horticulture, Govt. of
Karnataka, Bengaluru and Society for Promotion of
Horticulture, Bengaluru. About 120 varieties and
40 technologies including horticulture based mixed
farming system; polyhouse cultivation; vertical
farming; fish farming and apiculture were
demonstrated.
Wide publicity was given throughout the country
and around 30000 farmers from 22 states have
attended the fair. During three days fair, Dr. Anand
Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Hort. Sci.
& Crop Sci.) ICAR, and Shri. M.C. Managuli,
Hon'ble Minister of Horticulture GoK addressed the
farmers and scientists and emphasized on
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disseminating the latest production technologies of
ICAR-IIHR to benefit the horticulture farmers from
various states of the country. Dr. C.P.A. Iyer, Ex-
Head, Division of Fruit Crops and Dr. B.M.C.
Reddy, Former Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Y.S.R.H.U.,
A.P. released technical bulletins, folders, mobile
apps and Journal of Horticulture Sciences.
During the valedictory of the fair, Hon'ble M.L.A. of
Yelahanka Constituency addressed the farmers and
released three varieties of rose; Arka Sharmeeli,
Arka Kinnari and Arka Sinchana.
Dr. M.R. Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR explained
the unique seed production programme and transfer
of viable technologies to the stake holders by IIHR.
Dr. D.L. Maheshwar, Former Vice-Chancellor,
University of Horticultural Sciences and Dr. C.
Premnath, Former ADG, FAO, appreciated the
efforts of ICAR-IIHR in organizing the fair.
14.2 Conferences / Seminars / Symposia /
Meetings
Consortium meeting on breeding for resistance
to Tospo & Begomo viruses
One day 'Consortium meeting on breeding for
resistance to Tospo & Begomo viruses in vegetable
crops' was organized on 26th June 2018 at ICAR-
IIHR, Bengaluru, to develop consortia programme
involving public and private organizations under
PPP mode for early results, considering their severe
impact on vegetable production in the country. A
total of 225 participants including representatives
from 52 seed companies, scientists from ICAR-
IIHR, TNAU, Coimbatore, UAS (B), Bangalore,
Dr YSRHU, Andhra Pradesh, RA's, SRF's, JRF's
and PG students attended the meeting.
Meeting on Bhoosamrudhi Project
Meeting on Bhoosamrudhi Project at IIHR
A meeting was convened on 12th November, 2018 at
ATARI, Bengaluru and 30th November at IIHR,
Bengaluru, to finalize the technological
requirements and licensing to KVKs. Dr. M.R.
Dinesh, Director, ICAR- IIHR, Bengaluru,
Dr. Sreenath Dixit, theme Leader, IDC, ICRISAT,
Hyderabad, Dr. K. Krishnappa, In-charge GOK
projects of ICRISAT, Dr. M.J. Chandregowda,
Director, ICAR-ATARI, Bangalore, PI, CO-PIs,
Nodal officers, Heads of all four ICAR-KVKS,
State department officials, Heads and Scientists of
IIHR attended these meetings and ICAR- IIHR
technologies for KVKs were finalized. ICAR-
IIHR varieties for scion bank to be established at
KVK were also finalized. Apart from these,
activities of the project, demonstration of other
varieties/ technologies and seed production under
seed village concept etc. were also discussed.
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Brain storming meeting on processing tomatoes
One day Brain Storming meeting on processing
tomatoes was organised at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
on 8th February 2019. A total of 56 participants
attended the meeting. It was suggested that ICAR-
IIHR should develop tomato variety / F1 hybrid
exclusively for processing with high TSS, lycopene
& juice yield.
50thSAC meeting of KVK, Gonikoppal
Publication release during 50th SAC meeting
The 50th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gonikoppal was held on
19th December 2018 under the Chairmanship
of Dr. M. R. Dinesh, Director, IIHR, Bengaluru.
On this occasion, the Director felicitated
Shri. Theethamada Ramesh, Kunda village, Virapet
taluk for achieving highest productivity in Black
pepper (mono cropping) and Integration of AMC
technology for crop health management and
Smt. Rohini Subbaiah, Thuchamakeri village,
Virajpet taluk for Best Integrated Farming System
Adoption and latest ICAR technologies. KVK
Website was launched by Dr. M.J. Chandregowda,
Director, ATARI, Bengaluru. More than 35 officials
from various line departments, NGOs, progressive
farmers and farm women participated in the
meeting.
Academia-Industry meet for transfer of
technologies
Division of Post Harvest Technology and
Agricultural Engineering organized Academia-
Industry meet for transfer of technologies
developed by R&D Institutions on January 24, 2019
at ICAR-IIHR, Hessaraghatta, Bengaluru. The
meet was chaired by Dr. M.R. Dinesh, Director,

Academia-Industry meet at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
ICAR-IIHR. Twenty stake holders representing
Association of Agricultural Machinery
Manufacturers (India), Tractors, Agricultural
Machinery and Tools and ICAR-IIHR authorized
manufacturers participated in the meet. Three
manufacturers have expressed their willingness
to become the authorized manufactures of ICAR-
IIHR Machinery for commercial production.
9th SAC meeting of KVK Hirehalli
9th SAC meeting of KVK Hirehalli
The 9th SAC committee meeting of KVK Hirehalli,
Tumkauru-II, was held on 11th February, 2019.
About 35 officials from different departments like
Lead Bank, NABARD, Dept. of Agriculture,
Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
Sciences, Sericulture, Women and Child Welfare,
Fishery, DD Representative, FM Radio Siddhartha,
and Project Directors of NGOs like AWARE,
AVISHKAR, MOTHER, DHAN, SKRDP, IDF,
Hallisiri SHG members from Tumakuru district
also attended the meeting. Farmer representatives
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Sri Kempaiah, Tumakuru, Sri Hanumantharayappa,
Pavagada, Smt. Manjamma, Koratagere, Smt.
Shashikala Ranganath, Tumakuru, District also took
part. A product made of White Ragi ie., Biscuits,
Rusk and Cake and a few products made out
tamarind were released during the occasion. On this
occasion, a new organic vegetable nutrition garden
under shade net was inaugurated by Dr. M.J.
Chandregowda, Director, ATARI.
14.3 Other Events
Mango and Jackfruit Genetic Diversity Fair,
2018
Display of Mango diversity
In order to create awareness about mango diversity
among farmers, students and common public, the
institute organized a “Mango and Jackfruit diversity
Fair”, from 24th May to 26th May 2018, at ICAR-
IIHR. Shri Suresh Heblikar, Actor, Director and
Environmentalist inaugurated the fair. The
inauguration programme was followed by a
scientist-farmers interface, which was chaired by
Dr M. R. Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR. More than
350 mango varieties (hybrids, cultivars,
polyembryonic, pickle, farmer's, coloured, juicy,
exotic and wild mango varieties) were exhibited.
More than 175 jackfruit collections from farmers
fields in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu were
exhibited. Eighty two samples of jackfruit flake
colours were displayed. Different species of
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit), Artocarpus
lakoocha (Monkey Jack), Artocarpus hirsutus
(Hebbalasu) and Artocarpus altilis (bread fruit -
Gujjkai and NeerGujj- Mulluhalasu) were
exhibited. Jackfruit Farmers variety with coppery
red flakes was exhibited during the fair. The fair was
visited by more than 4000 visitors, including 1000
farmers.
Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan Programme
Krishi Kalayan Abhiyan programme at
Rayagada district, Odissa
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' welfare
implemented Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan programme
from 1st June to 15th August in 111 aspirational
districts across the country identified by Niti
Aayog. Rayagada is one of the districts identified in
Odisha. Under this programme, 25 villages were
selected in Rayagada district by CHES,
Bhubaneshwar to carry out activities like
distribution of soil health cards, distribution of
pulses, oilseed and rice minikits, distribution of
horticultural/forest plants, making of NADEP pits,
eradication of PPR, bovine vaccination, AI, training
programmes on specific topics and distribution of
farm implements. Training on vermi-composting,
kitchen gardening, bee keeping, mushroom and
village specific topics were conducted where
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officials from CHES, KVK, state govt departments
were present.
Awareness and Value addition Programme in
jackfruit
Awareness and Value addition of jackfruit programme
Awareness and Value addition of jackfruit was
organized by CHES Hirehalli at Shree Revanna
Sabhamantapa, Sagaranahalli, Gubbi tq, Tumakuru
Dist on 19thJune 2018.
Relief materials mobilisation and Animal health
camp for the flood affected areas of Kodagu
district
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kodagu in
coordination with Puthari FPO (Farmer's Producers
organization) mobilised flood relief materials for
the flood effected people of Kodagu, during the
period 17th to 23rd August 2018. KVK, Gonikoppal
along with department of A.H & VS, Somwarpet
conducted an animal health camp and animal feed
was distributed at Haleri and Kandana kolli villages
of Somwarpet taluk, Kodagu. In this camp about
195 animals belonging to 134 farmers were checked
and necessary treatment was given.
Distribution of bee-hive colonies under TSP
An event has been organized at BR-Hills of
Chamarajanagar district on 16th August 2018, to
distribute honey bee colonies to the beneficiaries of
ICAR-IIHR-Tribal-Sub-Plan project. The event was
organized by ICAR-IIHR in collaboration with
VGKK, BR-Hills. Besides bee colonies, planting
materials of tuberose, crosandra and vegetable seed
kits were also distributed. A technical session on bee
keeping was also arranged, where the basics and
benefits of bee keeping were explained. About 55
tribal farmers of BR Hills and Kollegal area attended
the programme.
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“Shankara” Farmers Jackfruit variety
Naming of “Shankara” Jackfruit variety
Dr. Trilochan Mahapotra, Hon’ble Secretary,
DARE and DG, ICAR felicitated the farmer
Shankaraiah as custodian of genetic diversity for
conserving unique Jack fruit, in presence of Dr. M.
A r i z A h a m m e d , M D , N H B a n d D r.
Parashivamurthy, ADH, GoK and Dr. M.R. Dinesh,
Director, IIHR during foundation day celebrations
of ICAR-IIHR on 4th and 5th Sept. 2018 at
Hessarghatta, Bengaluru
Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) programme:
CHES, Bhubaneshwar, CHES, Chettalli, KVK,
Gonikoppal and KVK, Hirehalli carried out various
programmes under Swachhata Hi Seva 2018 during
15th September to 2nd October 2018. Cleanliness
activity inside the campus, discussion, awareness
programmes and lectures, door-to-door campaign
etc were organized to sensitize the people on the
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Students participating in SHS programme
benefits of Swachhta. Awareness campaign was also
held in Balipatna of Puri district under MGMG.
Students awareness programme on cleanliness and
drawing competitions were organized.
Vigilance Awareness Week
Vigilance awareness programme at ICAR-IIHR
Vigilance Awareness Week programme was
conducted at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru and KVK,
Hirehalli from 29th October to 3rd November 2018.
Several programmes such as integrity oath pledge,
on spot essay writing for staff, special lecture on
vigilance, slogan writing competition were
organized during this week. A Special lecture on
vigilance in Administration was given by Sri. G. G.
Harkangi, CAO, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
ICAR sponsored short course
Project Co-Ordinator (Fruits) in coordination
with Statistics Lab, ICAR-IIHR organised a ICAR
sponsored short course on "ICTs for Improving
Efficiency and Effectiveness in Agricultural
Research, Education and Extension of NARES"

ICAR sponsored short course
during the November 13-22, 2018. A total of 19
participants from 10 different states attended the
short course. Apart from classroom lectures and
hands-on training, MOOCs-OER-Enabled
e-learning Skype online session with IBS,
Hyderabad was also held at Statistics Lab,
ICAR- IIHR.
World soil day celebrations
World Soil day celebrations at ICAR-IIHR
World Soil Day (WSD) was observed at ICAR-
IIHR on 5th December 2018 as a means to focus
attention on the importance of healthy soil and
advocating for the sustainable management of soil
resources. Dr. K. Ganesha Raj, General Manager,
Regional Remote Sensing Centre-South, ISRO,
ISITE Campus, Bangalore graced this function as
the chief guest. Soil health cards were distributed to
farmers on this occasion for need based nutrient
management. The school students were educated on
importance of soil for sustainable agriculture.
CHES, Bhubaneswar organized one day Awareness
cum training programme on Horticultural
interventions for sustainable livelihood in tribal
dominated regions under TSP on World Soil Day at
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Mohana Block in Gajapati district of Odisha and the
need of maintaining soil health was briefed to the
gathering. At ICAR- KVK, Hirehalli in
collaboration with State Department of Agriculture,
Tumakuru, about 80 farmers, KVK Scientists,
officials from Agriculture department participated
in the event. KVK, Gonikoppal organized World
Soil Day in collaboration with Department of
Agriculture, Virajpettaluk. Thirty soil health cards
were distributed to the farmers. An extension folder
on the “importance of soil testing and its
recommendation for sustainable agriculture” was
also released during the function. Method
demonstration of soil pH measurement was
demonstrated to the participants.
Swachhata Pakhwada programme
Swachhata Pakhwad at CHES, Bhubaneswar
'Swachhata Pakhwada 2018 a fortnight programme
from December16-31, 2018, was observed at
ICAR-IIHR in true letter and spirit, wherein the
staff of the institute visited various places and
created awareness about cleanliness, health and
hygiene as well as planted and nurtured different
tree species for posterity. At ICAR- KVK, Kodagu
various activities such as cleaning of KVK campus,
streets, drains, village level rallies for generating
awareness and demonstration of organic compost.
CHES, Bhubaneswar and KVK, Hirehalli also
organized Swachhta Pakhwada. More than 75
farmers witnessed the programme.
National Farmer ’s day (Kisan diwas)
celebrations
National Farmer's Day was celebrated at ICAR-
IIHR on 23rd December 2018. Several farmers were
honoured for their contribution in front line

National farmer’s day celebration at ICAR-IIHR
demonstration and spreading the IIHR technologies
during this event. At CHES, Bhubaneswar more
than 100 participants including farmers from 10
different districts of Odisha attended the day long
programme and interacted and deliberated with the
scientists on farming related issues. At KVK
Gonikoppal, about 100 farmers, staff from
Department of Agriculture, KVK and CHES
Chettalli participated in the function. ICAR-KVK,
Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of
Agriculture and Krishika samaj, Tumakuru
celebrated Kisan Diwas. About 100 farmers
participated in the program.
Inauguration of NICRA facilities
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra inaugurating
NICRA facilities at ICAR-IIHR
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) &
Director General (ICAR) inaugurated the facilities
established under NICRA project for conducting
research on elevated temperature, carbon dioxide
and water stress on 6th February 2019 at ICAR-
IIHR, Bengaluru. The three facilities are viz., Free
Air Temperature Enhancement (FATE), Carbon
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dioxide and Temperature Gradient Chambers
(CTGC) and Automated Rainout Shelter (ROS). The
FATE facility is created to conduct experiments with
elevated temperature and CO2. The Carbon dioxide
and Temperature Gradient Chambers (CTGC)
facility is intended for conducting studies on the
impacts of elevated CO2 and temperature on growth,
insect pests and diseases. The anticipated elevated
CO2 and temperatures under climate change
conditions are simulated in the facility. The
automated rain out shelter facility is useful for
conducting studies on limited water stress.
Sixth Group Discussion of the ICAR-AICRP on
Fruits
The event was organized at Assam Agricultural
University, Jorhat from 14th to 16th February 2019.
Dr. Prakash Patil, PC, ICAR-AICRP on Fruits,
presented the progress of work done at the
participating centres across the country on mandated
fruit crops. A monograph on insect pests of sapota in
India, many extension folders on different aspects of
production and protection technologies of fruit
crops, a new clone in Cavendish banana (Phule
Pride) were released. During the workshop, the
research achievements made during 2017-2018 and
the research programme on the mandate fruit crops
for the year 2019–20 was finalized in addition to
the recommendation of the technologies. The event
was attended by around 200 delegates from all
the coordinating centres, including farmers, for
three days.
Kisan Samman Nidhi
Kisan Samman Nidhi was organised on 24th Feb
2019. Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Honorable
Defence Minister of India, Shri Pratap Simha,
Honorable MP, Mysuru, Madikeri and other
dignitaries participated in the event. Five hundred
farmers viewed the live telecast of the PM Kisan
Samman Programme. Hon'ble Prime Minister Sri
Narendra Modiji interacted over video conference
with Mr. Mahesh, a farmer from D. Nagenahalli,
Tumakuru District during the programme.
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15.1 Training for tribal women on cultivation
and utilization of mushrooms
conducted besides various other competitions. At
KVK Gonikoppal, the programme was inaugurated
by Prof. Kamalakshi Biddaiah, Kaveri college,
Gonikoppal. Around 55 farm women gathered and
method demonstration on beetroot biscuit and bitter
orange squash making was conducted.
15.3 Women's training program on 'Medicinal
Plants'

Soliga tribal women with RTF mushroom bags

at BR hills
One day training for tribal women on cultivation
and utilization of mushrooms for enhancing
household nutrition and income was conducted at Training program on Medicinal Plants
BR Hills in Chamrajnagar district of Karnataka on One day Women's training program on 'Medicinal
September 17-18, 2018. During this training, 800 Plants' was organized on 4th December 2018 and
RTF bags were supplied to Soliga tribal women to eighty five women participants from villages near
grow mushrooms at home. Savanadurga forest, Magadi Taluk, Lingadahalli
15.2 Mahila Kisan Diwas celebration village near Hessaraghatta and staff of ICAR-IIHR
participated in this training programme.
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research has
organized Mahila Kisan Diwas – 2018 on October 15.4 International Women's Day
15th, 2018. Women farmers, Institute's women
labours and staff attended the program. Dr. Geetha
M. Yankanchi, Scientist, GKVK, Bengaluru
delivered guest lecture on “Nutrition and Health of
Farm Women” and explained about the status of
health of farm women, malnutrition and stressed the
need for adopting balanced food in farm women's
diet. Dr. Sukhada Mohandas, Managing Director,
SM Plant Production Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
Bengaluru was the chief guest of the program and International Women's Day celebration
spoke about the need for farm women ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru celebrated International
empowerment. Mrs.Chennamma, Progressive Women's Day on 8th March 2019. On this day,
farmer from Antralli village Dodddaballapur (Tq), speech of the Honorable Prime Minister of India,
Mrs. Gowramma, Pemanagalli village, Udigere Shri Narendra Modi was live telecasted. Chief
(Hobli) and Mrs. H.V. Chandrakala, Hesaraghatta Guest, Mrs. Lakshmi D Raju, Project Coordinator
Hobli who had major role in successfully adopting KWDP-II, Sujala-III, Dept. of Horticulture, Govt. of
IIHR varieties and technologies were felicitated Karnataka spoke about contribution and progress
during the function. A quiz competition especially made by women in various fields.
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 16. Official Language Implementation

The Official language implementation section of

the Institute has carried out the following activities
for the effective implementation of Official
Language Policy of Govt. of India during 2018-19.
16.1. ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru
Quarterly Meetings of Official Language
Implementation Committee
 During 2018-19 four quarterly meetings of
Official Language Implementation Committee
of the institute were convened on 21.05.2018,
Release of Official Language Magazine “Baagwani”
28.07.2018, 15.11.2018 and 25.02.2019 during
April-June 2018, July-September 2018,
October-December 2018 and January-March
2019, respectively.
Hindi Workshops
The Institute organised the following Hindi
workshops during 2018-19:
 A table workshop on “How to work in Hindi on
Computer?” was conducted on 16.05.2018 for
the staff members of Administrative Section.
 A special training-cum-workshop on
“Spoken Hindi” was conducted during 24-26
September 2018 for technical and admini- Hindi Noting & Terminology competition
strative staff members.
writer Shri Gyanchand Marmagya inaugurated the
 Table workshop on “Hindi Noting” was Hindi fortnight on September 14, 2018 and it was
conducted on December 20, 2018. concluded on September 28, 2018. Shri Devendra
 A workshop on “Official Language Kumar, Director (Finance), ICAR, New Delhi as
Implementation: Targets” were conducted on Chief Guest, distributed prizes and certificates to
February 25, 2019 for members of Official winners of various competitions.
Language Implementation Committee and
Special Training-Cum-Workshop on “Spoken
invited members.
Hindi”
Hindi Fortnight Celebration A special training-cum-workshop on “Spoken
Hindi” for the technical staff members of the
The ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru observed Hindi
Fortnight during September, 14-28, 2018. On this Institute has been conducted during 24-26
occasion the 9th volume of 'Bagwani', the Official September 2018, in which Dr. P.C. Tripathi,
Language Magazine of the Institute, was also Dr. R.B. Tiwari, Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Shri Malay
released. Various competitions were organized for Bishthave trained the participants on how to
the benefit of the staff members of the Institute and communicate in Hindi effectively.
the students of Hesaraghatta High School. Noted

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  Mr. A.K. Jagadeesan, Assistant Director (OL)
received a Commendation Certificate from the
Department of Official Language, Govt. of
India.
16.2. CHES, Chettalli
Hindi Week Celebration
CHES, Chettalli celebrated “Hindi Week” during
Participants of the training-cum-workshop on 14-21stSeptember, 2018. During this week, several
spoken Hindi competitions viz., Dictation in Hindi, Reciting Hindi
poem, Hindi meanings, Copy writing and Hindi
Hindi Written Competition under TOLIC (O-2),
Aksharmala writing for all the staff of IIHR were
Bengaluru : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru has organized conducted.
“Hindi Written Quiz Competition” on 23rd October
2018 under the auspices of TOLIC (O-2), 16.3. CHES, Bhubaneswar
Bengaluru for the staff members of different Central Hindi Week Celebration
Government offices located in Bengaluru.
Central Horticultural Experiment Station (ICAR-
Hindi Publications : Annual Official Language
IIHR), Bhubaneswar celebrated 'Hindi Week'
Magzine 'Bagwani', 'Annual Report (Hindi) 2017-
from 14th – 22nd September, 2018 to promote Hindi
18'; Technical Bulletines on 'Production
in office activities and to foster friendship and
Technology of Fruit Crops', Production Technology
understanding among staff through learning
of Vegetable Crops' and 'Commercialization of
process. Dr. G. C. Acharya, I/C Head, CHES,
Horticultural Technologies'; Extension Folders on
Bhubaneswar gave a brief account of office
'Know Your Mushrooms', 'Varieties & Technologies
activities being adopted for promotion of Hindi.
of IIHR' and Brochure of National Horticultural
During the Hindi Week, various competitions like
Fair 2018 were some of the publications that were
extempore, essay writing, Hindi terminology and
brought out in Hindi during this period.
quiz competitions were organized.
Hindi Incentive Scheme: Hindi incentive scheme
was implemented at the Institute for working in
Hindi originally and during the year, out of the total
10 participants 02 secured first, 03 secured second
and 05 secured third prizes. The prizes and
certificates for the participants were distributed
during the valedictory function of Hindi Week
Celebration.
Awards
 ICAR-IIHR received prestigious 'Ganesh
Shankara Vidyarthi Award' for its Hindi
Magazine 'Bagwani' by ICAR, New Delhi.
 ICAR-IIHR adjudged FIRST for
commendable performance in implementing
the Official Language Policy of the Union Prize distribution during Hindi Week celebration
during 2017-18 from the Department of at CHES, Bhubaneshwar
Official Language, Govt. of India.

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 17. Distinguished visitors

ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta
 Hon'ble Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister, Government of India
 Hon’ble Shri Giriraj Singh, MoS, MSME (I/c), Govt. of India
 Dr. Sreenath Dixit, Head IDC, ICRISAT, Hyderabad
 Dr. K. Alagusundaram, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR, New Delhi
 Mr. Naveen Verma, Secretary, Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India,
New Delhi
 Mr. Rajbir Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer welfare, Government of India
 Dr. Peter Hanson, Global Plant Breeding Lead Scientist, World Vegetable Center, West and Central
Africa (WCA)- Cotonou Benin
 Mr. Mans Lanting, ETC Consultants India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru.
 Mr. Jonathan Ziebula, Project Director, GIZ Green Innovation Centre, Deutsche Gesellschaftfür
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Bengaluru.
CHES, Bhuvaneshwar
 His Excellency, Prof Ganeshi Lal, Governor of Odisha
 Mr. P K Mohapatra, Principal Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, Govt of Odisha
 Dr. Saurabh Garg, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment , Govt of Odisha
 Mr. G. C. Dhal, Agriculture Production Commissioner, Odisha
 Mr. Bhaskar Sarma, Special Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Govt of Odisha
CHES, Hirehalli
 Hon’ble Shri Anantkumar Hegde, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,
Govt. of India
 Prof. Nazeer Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Kashmir, Srinagar
KVK, Gonikoppal
 Hon’ble Shri Bhoda Swarupananda Swamji, Ramakrishna Ashrama, Ponnampet
 Mr. Devendra Kumar, Director, Finance, ICAR
 Dr. S. Ayyappan, Former Secretary, Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) and
Director General (DG), ICAR
 Dr. M.J. Chandre Gowda, Director, ICAR- ATARI, Bengaluru
 Shri. K.G.Bopaiah, Hon. MLA, Virajpet, Kodagu district
 M.C Nanaiah, DDM, NABARD
KVK, Hirehalli

 Shri Shivashankar Reddy, Minister for Agriculture, Government of Karnataka

 Mrs. Annies Kanmani Joy IAS, CEO, ZP, Tumakuru.

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 18. Personnel
DIRECTOR Aghora, T.S. Ph.D.
Dinesh, M. R. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
SCIENTIFIC STAFF Pitchaimuthu, M. Ph.D.
ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru Principal Scientist (Horticulture)

Division of Fruit Crops Varalakshmi, B. Ph.D.

Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Reju M. Kurian, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Shankara Hebbar, S. Ph.D.
I/c Head Principal Scientist (Agronomy)
Sampath Kumar Pamu, Ph.D. Singh, T.H. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Upto15.10.2018 Anil Kumar Nair, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agronomy)
Rekha, A. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Genetics & Cytogenetics) Dhananjaya, M.V. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding)
Manjunath, B.L. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agronomy) Padmini, K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Anuradha Sane, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Sreenivasa Rao, E. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Sakthivel, T. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Prasanna H.C. Ph.D.
Principlal Scientist (Plant Breeding)
Satisha, J. Ph.D
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Raja Shankar Ph.D.
Senior Scientist (Vegetable Science),
Sankaran, M. Ph.D
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Senthilkumkar, M. Ph.D.
Scientist (Vegetable Science)
Vasugi, C. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) Smaranika Mishra, Ph.D.
Scientist (Vegetable Science)
Linta Vincent, Ph.D.
Scientist (Fruit Sci.) Raghu, B.R. Ph.D.
Scientist (Plant Breeding)
Anushma P.L. M.Sc.
Scientist (Fruit Sci.) Division of Floriculture & Medicinal Crops
Division of Vegetable Crops Manjunatha Rao, T. Ph.D.
Sadashiva, A.T. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & Head I/c
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & Head Aswath, C. Ph.D.
Veere Gowda, R. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Tejaswini Prakash, Ph.D.
Madhavi Reddy, K. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding)
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Sujatha A. Nair, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Hima Bindu, K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding)
Sujatha, S. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agronomy)
Suryanarayana, M.A. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
upto 30.06.2018
Rajiv Kumar, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Sumangala, H.P. Ph.D.
Scientist (Horticulture)
Smitha, G.R. Ph.D.
Scientist (Horticulture-Floriculture)
Usha Bharathi, T. Ph.D.
Scientist (Horticulture-Floriculture)
Rohini, M.R. M.Sc.
Scientist (Spice, Plant & M.A.P)
Division of Post Harvest Technology &
Agriculture Engineering
Harinder Singh Oberoi, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist & Head (Agricultural
Microbiology)
Doreyappa Gowda, I.N. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Narayana, C.K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Sudhakara Rao, D.V. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Tiwari, R.B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Sangama, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Senthil Kumaran, G. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (FM&P)
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Carolina Rathina Kumari, Ph.D.
Scientist (FM&P)
Bhuvaneshwari, S. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (AS&PE)
Ranjitha, K. Ph.D.
Scientist (Microbiology-Agricultural Science)
Pushpa Chethan Kumar, M.Sc.
Scientist (Food & Nutri.)
Division of Plant Pathology
Krishna Reddy, M. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) & I/c Head
Meera Pandey, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Saxena, A.K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
upto 31.07.2018
Sriram, S. Ph.D
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Samuel, D.K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Chandrashekhara, C. Ph.D.
Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Sandeep Kumar, G.M. M.Sc (Ag)
Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Mahesha, B. Ph.D.
Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Priti Sonavane, Ph.D.
Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Division of Entomology and Nematology
Sreenivas Rao, M. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Nematology) & I/c Head
upto 27.07.2018
Shivarama Bhat, P. Ph.D
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
& I/c Head
w.e.f. 28.07.2018
Gopalakrishna Pillai, K. Ph.D. Shamina Azeez, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Principal Scientist (Plant Biochemistry)
Ganga Vishalakshy, P.N. Ph.D. Bhanu Prakash, K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
upto 30.11.2018 w.ef. 17.08.2018
Venkata Rami Reddy, P. Ph.D. Keshava Rao, V. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Principal Scientist (Organic Chemistry)
Sridhar, V. Ph.D. Partha Choudhury, P. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Chemistry)
Kamala Jayanthi, P.D. Ph.D. Arivalagan, M. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Scientist (Plant Biochemistry)
Uma Maheshwari, Ph.D. Pritee Singh, Ph.D.
Scientist (Nematology) Scientist (Plant Biochemistry)
Radha, T.K. Ph.D. Division of Soil Science and Agricultural
Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology) Chemistry
w.e.f. 6.8.2018
Ganeshamurthy, A.N. Ph.D.
Prasanna Kumar, N.R. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Soil Science)
Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) & I/c Head
upto 6.05.2018
Jayanthi Mala, B.R. M.Sc. (Ag)
Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) Raghupathi, H.B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Soil Science)
Division of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
& I/c Head
Shivashankara, K.S. Ph.D. w.e.f. 7.05.2018
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) & Head
Shivananda, T.N. Ph.D.
Bhatt, R.M. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Soil Science)
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Rupa, T.R. Ph.D
upto 30.11.2018
Principal Scientist (Soil Science)
Debi Sharma, Ph.D.
Sathisha, G.C. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Chemistry)
Principal Scientist (Soil Science)
Ravindra, V. Ph.D.
Varalakshmi, L.R. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Principal Scientist (Soil Science)
Upreti, K.K. Ph.D.
Selvakumar, G. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Organic Chemistry)
Principal Scientist (Microbiology)
Soudamini Mohapatra, Ph.D.
Kalaivanan, D. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Organic Chemistry)
Scientist (Soil Science)
Laxman, R.H. Ph.D.
Rajendiran, S. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
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Division of Social Sciences and Training Rajashekharan, P.E. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Economic Botany)
Venkattakumar, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist & Head (Agricultural Extension) Radhika, V. M.Sc.
Scientist (Computer Application)
Gajanana, T.M. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (AgriculturalEconomics) Kanupriya, C. Ph.D.
Scientist (Horticulture)
Sudha Mysore, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Economics) Division of Biotechnology
upto 01.02.2019
Shivashankara, K.S. Ph.D.
Sreenivasa Murthy, D. Ph.D. Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) & I/c Head
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Economics) w.e.f 25.11.2018
Venugopalan, R. Ph.D. Leela Sahijram, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Statistics) Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) & I/c Head
upto 30.4.2018
Balakrishna, B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension) Mythili, J.B. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Narayanaswamy, B. Ph.D.
upto 20.07.2018
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
Pious Thomas, Ph.D.
Senthil Kumar, R. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & I/c Head
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
upto 05.12.2018.
Sankar, V. Ph.D.
Ashokan, R. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
w.e.f. 02.04.2018
Ravishankar, K.V. Ph.D.
Chandra Prakash, M.K. Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Principal Scientist (Computer Application)
Manmohan, M. Ph.D.
Achala Paripurna, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Senior Scientist (Agricultural Entomology)
Vageesh Babu, H.S. Ph.D.
Reena Rosy Thomas, MCA.
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Biotechnology)
Senior Scientist (Computer Application)
Basavaprabhu L. Patil,
Reddy, T.M. Ph.D.
Senior Scientist (Plant Molecular Biotechnology)
Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
w.e.f. 13.7.2018
Atheequlla, G.A. M.Sc.
Lakshmana Reddy, D.C. Ph.D.
Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
Scientist (Agricultural Biotechnology)
Division of Plant Genetic Resources
Usha Rani, T.R. Ph.D.
Tripathi, P.C. Ph.D. Scientist (Agricultural Biotechnology)
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & I/c Head
Nandeesha, P. Ph.D.
Yogeesha, H.S. Ph.D. Scientist (Agricultural Biotechnology)
Principal Scientist (Seed Technology)

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Project Coordinator's Cell (Tropical fruits) Kishor Kumar Mahante
Scientist (Fruit Science)
Prakash Patil, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Horticultural Experimentation Station
& Project Coordinator (CHES), Hirehalli
Sridhar Gutam, Ph.D. Karunakaran, G. Ph.D.
Sr. Scientist (Plant Physiology) Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
& I/c Head
Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
Chettalli Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gonikoppal, Kodagu
Bharathi, L.K. Ph.D. Saju George, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & I/c Head Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
and Programme Coordinator
Awachare Chandrakant Madhav, M.Sc.
Scientist (Fruit Science) Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Karnataka
Venkataravanappa, V. Ph.D. Loganandhan, N. Ph.D.
Scientist (Plant Pathology) Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension) and
Programme Coordinator
Vaisakhi K.C. M.Sc.
Scientist (Soil Science) TECHNICAL STAFF
Central Horticultural Experiment Station, ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru
Bhubaneswar
Division of Fruit Crops
Gobinda Chandra Acharya, Ph.D.
Parashuram, H.D.
Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & I/c Head
TO (Lab.)
Sudhamoy Mondal, Ph.D.
Jayaramaiah. N
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
TO (Field/Farm)
upto 18.08.2018
Division of Vegetable Crops
Petikam Srinivas, Ph.D.
Umashankar, B.E. B.Sc. (Ag)
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
ACTO (Lab.)
Kundan Kishore, Ph.D.
Nage Gowda, N.S. M.Sc. (Ag)
Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
ACTO (Farm)
Sangeetha, G. Ph.D.
Lakshmipathi, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
ACTO (Field/Farm)
Deepa Samant, Ph.D.
Idiya, H. K.
Scientist (Horticulture)
TO (Field/Farm)
Ponnam Naresh, M.Sc. upto 30.06.2018
Scientist (Vegetable Science)
Sanna Manjunatha
Meenu Kumari, M.Sc. TO (Field/Farm)
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Ramamurthy, B Balasubramanian, K.
TO (Field/Farm) STO (Lab.)
Division of Entomology and Nematology
Division of Floriculture and Medicinal Crops
Rajanna T.S.
Cheluvaraju, V. TO (Field/Farm)
TO (Field/Farm)
Saroja, S.
Vamana Naik, D. TO (Lab)
TO (Field/Farm)
Division of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Muniraju, M.
Bujji Babu, C.S. M.Sc. (Biochem.)
TO (Field/Farm)
CTO (Lab.)
Division of Post Harvest Technology & upto 31.01.2019
Agriculture Engineering
Tapas Kumar Roy, M.Sc.
Reddappa, K. B.Sc., CTO (Lab.)
PGD (FT) ACTO (Lab.)
Jyothi V. Divakar, M.Sc.
Ravindra Kumar, Ph.D. ACTO (Lab.)
ACTO (Lab.)
Lokesha, A.N.
Mahanthesh, P.T. TO (Field/Farm)
TO (Mech.)
Nataraju, M.S.
Dayananda, P. TO (Field/Farm)
TO (Mechanic)
Division of Biotechnology
Division of Social Science and Training
Madhusudhana Rao, B. M.Sc.
Nagappa STO (Field)
ACTO (LAB)
Venkateshaiah, S.
Lakshmisha, R. M.Sc. (Ag) TO (Field)
ACTO (Field/Farm) upto 30.06.2018
Venkateshwar Rao, R. AKMU
TO (Projection)
Krishananda, S.
Division of Plant Genetic Resources TO (Computer Lab)
Shetti, D.L. M.Sc. Library
(Agricultural Entomology) ACTO (Lab.)
Shankara Prasad, K.V. M.Sc.
upto 31.08.2018
ACTO (Lib. Sci.)
Division of Plant Pathology
Artist Cell
Salil Jalali, M.Sc.
Rajendra Astagi M.F.A.
CTO (Lab)
ACTO (Artist)
Upto 31.12.2018

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Photography Cell Works Unit
Chandrashekaraiah, K. B.Com. Bhanu, A.M. Tech.
STO (D.R.A.) (Const. Tech.), PGDBA
CTO (Engg.)
Farm Management
Harish, K.M. B.E.
Nagaraj E. Kodekal
ACTO (Civil)
TO (Mech.)
Mahishi V.K
Annu M.
STO (Elect-Workshop)
TO (Field)
upto 30.06.2018 Narendra, S.
TO (Elect.)
Jagadeesh Kumar, D.N.
TO (Elect.) Lakshmana Kanthan
TO (Tuner-Workshop)
Siddaveeraaradhaya, H.C.
TO (Field) Manjunath, R.
upto 31.07.2018 TO (Welder-Workshop)
Prioritization, Monitoring and Evaluation Cell Jayakumar, T.N
STO (Elect-Workshop)
Janmay Jai Deveshwar, M.Sc., (Plant Physiology)
CTO (Field/Farm) Central Horticultural Experimentation Station,
Bhubaneshwar
Thippeswamy, S. MCA
ACTO (Computer Lab) SingrayMajhi
TO (Lab)
Medical and Paramedical
Central Horticultural Experimentation Station,
Mandakrantha Bhattacharya, MBBS, DLO
Hirehalli
CTO (Medical)
Varadarajacharya, K.V.
Transport Section
TO (Mech-Workshop)
Siddaram G. Kalashetty, B.E. (AE) upto 30.05.2018
ACTO (Transport)
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gonikoppal, Karnataka
Sunder Raj, G.
Devaiah, K.A. M.Sc. (Hort.)
TO (Driver)
CTO (Field)
upto 31.07.2018
Somashekhar, Ph.D
Finance and Accounts
ACTO (Field)
Chandra Kumar Chtrala, M.Sc. (Com. Sci.)
STO (Lab. Tech- Computer) Prabhakara, B. M.Sc. (Ag.) (Hort.)
ACTO (Field)
Cash & Bill
Veerendra Kumar, K.V.
Jyoti Appu Naik
ACTO (Plant Pathology - Field/Farm)
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Suresh, S.C. Ph.D Shailaja R. Prasad
ACTO (Field) Assistant Administrative Officer
Padmavathy, M.K. M.Sc. Manjula, A.C.
ACTO (Lab) Assistant Administrative officer
upto 28.02.2019
Varadarajacharya, K.V.
TO (Mech-Workshop) Finance and Accounts
w.e.f 01.06.2018
Bose, S.K.C.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Karnataka Chief Finance &Accounts Officer
upto 12.02.2019
Ramesh, P.R.
ACTO (Soil Science-Field/Farm) Bharathi, P.S.V.
Senior Finance & Accounts Officer
Jagadish, K.N.
upto 31.01.2019
ACTO (Agricultural Extension-Field/Farm)
Jagadeesan, K.G.
Prashanth, J.M.
Finance &Accounts Officer
ACTO (Horticulture-Field/Farm)
w.e.f 22.03.2019
Hanumanthe Gowda
Official Language Cell
ACTO (Plant Protection-Field/Farm)
Jagadeesan, A.K.
Radha R. Banakar
Assistant Director (Official Language)
ACTO (Home Science-Field/Farm)
Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
Jayashankar, N.
Chettalli, Karnataka
STO (Computer-Lab)
Administration
ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTS
ICAR-IIHR, Hessarghatta, Bengaluru Tittu Kumar, K.B.
Administration Assistant Administrative Officer
Harakangi, G.G. w.e.f 01.04.2018
Chief Administrative Officer
Central Horticultural Experiment Station,
Ramesh, R.G. Bhubaneswar
Administrative Officer
Administration
Malay Bisht
Administrative Officer Rina Pattnayak
Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer
Anasuya, N.
Assistant Administrative Officer KrishiVigyan Kendra, Gonikoppal, Karnataka
Lokanatha, B. Administration
Assistant Administrative Officer
Mohan, C.M.
Tittu Kumar, K.B.
Assistant Administrative Officer
Assistant Administrative Officer
Hemaprabhu, R.
Assistant Administrative Officer

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 19. Meteorological data
1. ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru

Temperature Relative U.S.W.B. Mean wind Rainfall

Month (°C) Humidity (%) Class 'A' Pan speed (mm)
Evaporation (km/h)
Max Min 07.30 hrs 14.00 hrs (mm)
April 2018 33.6 20.0 68.1 34.4 5.89 0.99 14.75
May 2018 32.3 21.0 80.3 51.1 5.54 2.58 266.45
June 2018 28.8 20.5 80.5 64.5 4.70 7.49 60.60
July 2018 28.2 20.5 82.1 66.7 4.26 7.69 88.55
August 2018 28.8 19.5 83.1 60.8 4.10 2.52 87.75
September 2018 29.6 19.4 83.1 58.1 4.41 1.28 116.90
October 2018 29.6 16.8 77.1 50.3 4.26 1.53 53.40
November 2018 29.1 15.3 83.2 50.8 4.15 0.84 17.30
December 2018 28.7 15.0 83.1 49.3 3.88 1.41 2.50
January 2019 29.1 9.5 85.2 33.4 4.57 3.71 1.0
February 2019 31.6 14.9 72.1 36.3 5.85 4.89 11.4
March 2019 34.6 17.9 65.0 29.3 7.50 4.42 0.0

2. CHES, Chettalli

Temperature Relative Mean wind speed

Month (°C) Humidity (%) (km/h) Rainfall
(mm)
Max Min Max Min Max Min
April 2018 32.78 18.66 99.60 40.30 - 0 64.10
May 2018 30.65 19.12 99.97 57.52 5.32 0 343.00
June 2018 25.78 19.13 99.87 79.20 5.81 0 397.80
July 2018 24.08 19.15 99.84 84.94 6.40 0 544.30
August 2018 23.29 18.95 99.84 86.97 6.61 0 591.50
September 2018 28.45 16.97 99.77 58.60 4.66 0 160.50
October 2018 28.70 16.57 100.00 53.35 4.85 0 93.70
November 2018 28.06 15.15 99.60 52.33 4.69 0 5.80
December 2018 28.18 14.49 99.48 49.71 4.12 0 0.40
January 2019 28.52 9.52 97.16 30.94 5.10 0 0.20
February 2019 30.97 13.52 93.71 33.54 5.28 0 28.10
March 2019 33.32 15.88 93.10 32.35 5.31 0 32.30

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3. CHES, Bhubaneswar

Temperature Relative Wind Bright Rainfall Evapor-

Month (°C) Humidity (%) Velocity sunshine (mm) ation
(km/hr) hour (mm)
Max Min 07.00 hrs 14.00 hrs (hrs)
April 2018 37.3 24.7 87.0 47.0 7.1 8.4 43.9 7.2
May 2018 35.5 25.7 89.0 60.0 8.5 8.2 207.3 6.9
June 2018 35.4 26.5 90.0 65.0 4.3 4.7 178.3 5.3
July 2018 32.5 26.0 94.0 79.0 3.9 2.5 639.2 3.2
August 2018 32.2 25.9 93.0 77.0 2.5 3.3 414.2 3.2
September 2018 32.6 25.2 94.0 74.0 0.5 4.7 390.4 3.1
October 2018 32.5 22.8 94.0 60.0 0.5 6.5 236.8 3.5
November 2018 31.5 18.7 93.0 48.0 0.3 7.7 0.0 3.5
December 2018 27.2 14.1 89.0 45.0 0.5 5.8 11.1 3.4
January 2019 28.6 12.7 95.2 35.8 0.2 6.7 0.0 -
February 2019 33.1 18.3 93.2 38.0 0.6 7.7 2.0 -
March 2019 35.8 22.7 92.7 46.0 0.9 7.1 6.8 -

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 20. Important Varieties/Technologies identified
for release during 2018-19

S.no Technology Important features

1 Arka Poorna Dual purpose variety, Semi-vigorous,
(Guava hybrid) prolific bearer, suitable for medium to high
density planting; Fruit-round,
medium to big (200-230 g), with
smooth, spiny pericarp; Pulp- firm, white
with thick outer rind, good flavour and TSS
(10-12OB).

2 Arka Abhed (H-397) Multiple disease resistance to Tomato Leaf

(Tomato hybrid) Curl Disease (Ty2+Ty3), Bacterial wilt,
Early blight and Late blight (Ph2 + Ph3);
Plants are semi-determinate; Fruits- firm,
oblate round & medium large (90-100 g);
Suitable for summer, kharif & rabi
cultivation; Suitable for fresh market,
high yielding (70-75 t/ha) in 140-150 days.

3 Arka Athulya High yielding; Tolerant to Powdery mildew;

(Capsicum hybrid) Continuous in growth habit; Fruits firm,
blocky with 3-4 lobes and medium large
(100-120 g); Suitable for kharif & rabi
season in open field conditions; Suitable
for fresh market, yield- 45-50t/ ha in
140-150 days.

4 Arka Siri High yielding (25t/ha); Fruits elongated

(Muskmelon selection) globe shaped with brownish yellow rind,
medium netting and musky, firm,
juicy dark orange flesh; High TSS (12-13%)
and good shelf life (5-10 days under
ambient conditions), 75-80 days for maturity.

5 Arka Sukomal High yielding (24 t/ha in100 days) pole

(French bean variety) bean variety; Rust resistant; Indeterminate
growth (>2.0 m); takes 60 days for
1st harvest; Pods stringless, oval, green and
long (23 cm); Suitable for both kharif &
rabi seasons.

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6 Arka Ranjini Blooms in 65 days, has a spike length of
(Gladiolus variety) 104 cm and produce 2 spikes/corm; The
florets are attractive and in double rows;
Floret colour purple with white blotch.

7 Arka Pratham Early variety, blooms in 61 days, has spike

(Gladiolus variety) length of 107 cm and produce
1.85 spikes/corm;Produces 1.82 cormels per
corm and 52 cormels per corm; Floret
colour is violet with white lines.

8 Arka Kinnari Ever blooming floriferous hybrid T rose

(Rose hybrid) For garden display; Bicolor flower,
vermilion red shading towards orient
pink;400-450 flowers/plant/year;
Long stalk with cluster of flowers;
Large flower (dia-10-11cm) and
with 35-40 petals/flower.

9 Arka Sharmeeli Ever blooming floriferous Hybrid T rose

(Rose hybrid) for garden display; Flower from light pink
to different shades of red from bud to
different stages of blooming; 2-3 flowers
at the tip of long stalks;450-500 flowers/
plant/year; medium size flower (dia 7-8cm)
and with 30-35petals/flower.

10 Arka Sinchana Highly floriferours ever blooming flori bunda

(Rose hybrid) rose; For garden display. Flowers are bright
red in color produced in bunches; Small
flowers (5.4cm), and petals ranging
40-45/flower; Produces 1250-1500
flowers/plant/year.

11 Arka Chenna Medium sized flowers; Flower size and stalk

(Crossandra strength is 20 per cent more than the local;
mutant) The yield is 4 times higher (40 kgs/ week per
1000 plants) than the local; The colour is
orange.

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12 Neem Seed Talk based neem seed powder having increased
Powder Pellets insecticidal efficacy and shelf life in ready-to-use
(NSPP) form; effective against Dimondback Moth
and aphids.

13 Arka Borer Swabbed formulation works as repellent and as

control curative treatment for Mango stem borer;
Suitable for both low and heavy
rainfall areas

14 Entomopathogen, Oil based formulation for management of

Metarhizium thrips on capsicum; Higher yield of capsicum
anisopliae due to low incidence of thrips;
Shelf life - >a year

15 Arka Mechanized Hassle free and quick method of peeling.

Raw Jackfruit Can process 4-5 kg weighing jackfruit in
Peeler less than five minutes.

16 Arka Automatic Suitable for 98 protray cell;150 protrays/hr

dibbler cum seeder can be sown; Calibrated for sowing tomato,
for Vegetable capsicum, brinjal and chilli seeds.
Nursery

17 Power operated Detop the leaves of harvested onion crop.;

Onion detopper Capacity: 300 kg/h (Manual method -
80 kg/h); De-topping efficiency:
98 per cent; Cost saved over manual
method: 22 per cent

18 Light trap based Use of incandescent yellow bulb 60 W

IPM for @ one bulb/150 m2 in the IPM;
Tuta absoluta an effective and eco-friendly approach.

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19 Inter-specific Tomato plants grafted on brinjal root stock
Grafting- in (Arka neelkant); Viable strategy to combat
tomato flooding; Permits cultivation of flood
sensitive tomato crop even under flash
flood conditions of 5-6 days.

20 Arka Mushroom Ready to eat powder; Prepared from dry

chutney powder oyster mushroom; Brahmi, Moringa leaves,
flax seeds, sesame seeds, ground nut and
coconut can be mixed; Shelf life- 3 months in
airtight containers/pouches at ambient |
temperature.

21 Outdoor mushroom Production of oyster mushroom using

chamber solar power integrated outdoor mushroom
growing unit; Average monthly mushroom
yield- 25-28 kg.

22 Arka Vertical Useful for growing selected vegetables in

garden minimum floor of one square meter area in
sunlit places; suitable for growing different
vegetables, flowers and medicinal plants
with soil or without soil (cocopeat) in pots;
A 25-litre plastic container facility at the top
of the structure to water the plants.

23 Arka Fruit and Evaporatively cooled mobile vending van

vegetable vending Capacity upto 300 kg; Retains freshness
van upto 36 h; Solar power system of 600 W to
run the evaporative cooling system and
to operate weighing balance fitted with TV,
audio system, GPS and pump inside van; Arka
high humidity boxes are used in this van
for extending the shelf life of green leafy
vegetables.

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