Welcome to COH Mudigere

Dr. V. Shrinivas

M.Sc. (Hort..), Ph.D (Hort.)

Dean Message

Profound commitment to a dream does not confine or constrain: it liberates. Even a difficult, winding path can lead to your goal if you follow it to the end. -Paulo Coelho – Lyricist and Novelist.

The College of Horticulture, Mudigere (CoH) we embrace excellence in education research and extension. We teach innovation while living its lessons.

Dean (Hort.) & Campus Head

Education

M.Sc. (Hort..), Ph.D (Hort.)

Horticulture has emerged as an indispensable part of agriculture, by providing a wide range of choices to farmers for crop diversification. Adoption of horticulture by small and marginal farmers has stabilized their income. It plays a vital role in the country’s nutritional security, poverty alleviation and employment generation. Horticulture has invariably improved the economic status of our farmers.

The pioneer College of Horticulture, Mudigere in the state offers Under Graduation program since two and half decades and Post Graduation courses. The intake capacity is 65 for UG {through Common Entrance Test (CET) 54 conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Government of Karnataka, ICAR-08 and Lateral entry for diploma 03} and 32 PG students through CET conducted by farm Universities excluding ICAR quota. Our college truly is one of the best Colleges of horticulture in the country and leader in the state for horticulture education. Our students feel at home here and with the help of very good faculty, become good leaders of any organizations. The preparation our students receive not only makes them leaders in their chosen fields, but also in society.

Our College has recorded 26 years of excellence in horticultural research, education and extension. The College founded in 1991, includes five major horticultural departments viz., Department of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops and Postharvest Technology besides the three allied and supporting departments viz., Plant Protection, Biotechnology and Crop Improvement and Natural Resource Management.

Thousands of successful alumni around the country and the world are evidence of the academic excellence rooted at this College. Making a world of difference has never been more important. We invite you to learn more about us and schedule a visit. We’ll be glad to work with you to chart a path to a meaningful, well-paying career. Feed the World. Protect the planet. That’s the motto we live by. Join us to serve the nation and to save the innocent farmers.

I hope all the students committed faculty and supporting staff will make use of quality infrastructure for great success in their career.

Genesis/History

Sc. (Hort.) degree programme was started for the first time in the country during 1972 under UAS, Bengaluru and elevated to the status of the Division in 1976.
Keeping in view the ruralisation of un0dergraduate (UG) degree programme in the State, the degree programme in Horticulture was shifted to Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru District by establishing a College of Horticulture on 9^th December 1991.
The nomenclature of B.Sc. Horticulture has been changed to B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture as per the recommendations of V Dean’s Committee.
The College also started post graduate degree programme (M.Sc. Horticulture) during the academic year 2010-11 in three disciplines Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops and Fruit Science, followed by Vegetable Science during the year 2013-14.
Now the College is a premier institution in the state for imparting quality education and conduct research in horticulture.

Growth of the Institution

Karnataka with its varying agro-climatic conditions is richly endowed with horticultural wealth. In recent years, Horticultural crops are gaining lot of importance for their high productivity and economic returns than field crops. Out of 191 lakh hectares of geographical area in the state 138.3 lakh hectare is under cultivation. Horticulture crops occupies about 27.14 lakh hectare (NHB, 2022-23) which accounts 17.13 per cent of the total cultivated area (121.5 lakh ha). Karnataka has immense potential in the cultivation of majority of the horticultural crops comprising of fruits (4.22 lakh ha), vegetables (5.65 lakh ha), flower crops & plantation, spices, medicinal and aromatic crops (0.99 lakh ha) (NHB data base 2021-22).Among them, spices and plantations are the major traditional export oriented crops from the state and the country, which comprises 55.04 per cent of the total area under horticultural crops in the state. Several Central Research Institutes viz., ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, ICAR-Directorate of Cashew, Puttur, ICAR-Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, Regional Centre Kidu, Vittla, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops Regional Station, Bengaluru, Boards (Coffee and Spices board), ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Regional Station, Appangala and Central Coffee Research Institute, Balehonnur were established in the state to address various production problems of the horticultural crops.
The degree programme in horticulture was started in 1972 at UAS, Bengaluru. Later the College of Horticulture was shifted to Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru District during 1991. This College was transferred to University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot during 2009. The College started PG programmes in 5 disciplines of Horticulture namely Fruit Science, Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Floriculture and Landscaping, Vegetable Science and Post-Harvest Management. At present the College is now functioning under the administrative control of Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (KSNUAHS), Shivamogga since 2013.
There is a vast scope for Horticulturists in public and private sectors. Hence, the College of Horticulture, Mudigere is contributing in a positive way to leverage the development of producing the necessary knowledge and skilled manpower.

ICAR-Accredited

This renowned College has been appraised by ICAR Peer Review Team of Education Division, New Delhi and rewarded as “ICAR-Accredited” for the following years

Sl. No.	Year of Accreditation	Period
1	2004	2004-2009
2	2009	2010-2015
3	2016	2016 -2021
4	2021	2021-2026

Accreditation Certificates

College Campus

Collage Campus Location

The College of Horticulture is located in Western Ghats about 4 km South-West of Mudigere town (13^o 7^’ N, 74^o 37^’ E, 980 m MSL) on the Mudigere-Hassan main road and presently the College has 60 ha of land.

Academic

Degree Programmes offered by the Institute

Under Graduate:

B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture

Post Graduate Degree Programme:

1. M.Sc. (Hort.) in Fruit Science

2. M.Sc. (Hort.) in Vegetable Science

3. M.Sc. (Hort.) in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture

4. M.Sc. (Hort.) in Plantation, Spice, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

5. M.Sc. in Post Harvest Management

A premier institution under KSNU, the College of Horticulture, Mudigere is committed to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and nurturing future leaders in horticultural sciences.

Co-curricular Activities

Review of College Level Cultural Activities for 2023-24

1.	Name of the College	College of Horticulture, Mudigere
2.	Name of the Staff Advisors	Dr. V. Srinivasa Professor of Vegetable Science
3.	All the Staff Advisors / Nominated once of Two Years	Dr. V. Srinivasa Professor of Vegetable Science
4.	Assistant Director of Student Welfare	Dr. Bharath Kumar, T.P.

Review of College Level Cultural Activities for 2023-24

1.	Name of the College	College of Horticulture, Mudigere
2.	Name of the Staff A dvisors	Dr. V. Srinivasa Professor of Vegetable Science
3.	All the Staff Advisors / Nominated once of Two Years	Dr. V. Srinivasa Professor of Vegetable Science
4.	Assistant Director of Student Welfare	Dr. Bharath Kumar, T.P.

Name of Class Representatives:

Class

Name and I.D. No.

A. Under Graduates

Name

I.D. No.

I Year

Mr.Sreedhar, G.

Ms.Maheshwari Jeevala

BH2TBC074

BH2TBC041

II Year

Mr.Rajesh, A

Ms. Anusha, B. Thabbannawar

BH2TBB060

BH2TBB006

III Year

Mr. D. Kiruba Sankar

Ms. Kumuda, P.

BH2TBA020

BH2TBA035

IV Year

Mr. Pradyumna Padival

Ms. Bhoomika, H.S.

BH2TBZ047

BH2TBZ013

B. Post Graduates

I Year

II Year

Mr. Prajwal, N.

Mr. Rajath Gowda

MH2TBC0329

MH2TBB0317

2. Names of Chairman of various student clubs and the programme held

Club

Chairman

Programmes held

Dates

Titles

1. Fine Arts Club

Mr. Bangara Chuluvaiah

Deputy Librarian

16-07-2024

18-07-2024

Drawing

Rangoli

2. Science Club

Dr. V. Srinivasa

Prof. & Head (V.Sc.)

02-06-2023 to 03-06-2023

Wine workshop

3. Adventure Club

Dr. S.K. Manjunatha,

Asst. Prof. (Phy.Edu.)

15-07-2024

10, 11 & 12 Nov, 2023

09-05-2024

· College Day Sports

· Inter Campus Sports meet

· Horticulture Premier League

4. Social Service Club

Dr. B.S. Shivakumar

Prof. & Head (F.Sc.)

21-06-2024

06-10-2023

15-04-2024

1. World Yoga Day

2. Blood Donation Camp

3. Voting Awarenss programme:

5.Literary Club

Dr.P. Umamaheshwarappa

Professor of V.Sc. & Head (NRM, PP, SS)

15-07-2024

16-07-2024

· College Day Debate

· College Day Quiz

3. Students Magazines and Meets

1	Date of release of Student Magazine	19-07-2024
2	Date of College Day held	19-07-2024
3	Date of Student meet held	18-07-2024

	Date	Event
Inter Campus (Youth Festival-2023-24)	18-01-2024 to 20-01-2024	Patriotic Song	I
		On the spot paining	I
		Mono acting	I
		Clay modelling	I
		Debate	I
		Skit	I
		Poster making	I
		Group Dance	II
		One act Play	II
		Rangoli	II
		Group Song	III
		Elocution	III
		Extempore speech	III
Inter University	–	–	–

5. Outstanding Performance of Students

1.	Any outstanding performance exhibited by the students at different levels of competition. i. Inter University level –	V place in Debate and One act play at South East Zone Youth Festival
2.	Have the students performance records maintained	Yes
3.	Any students disqualified for indiscipline	No
4.	Any other remarks / suggestions for improvement of cultural activities including motivating the students for participation of better achievements	Introduction of non-credit/ non load course of Music and Dance

Review of the college level sports activities for the year 2023-24

Name of the College

College of Horticulture, Mudigere

Name and Designation of the Physical Education Teacher

Dr. S.K. Manjunatha,

Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Does the physical education teacher is staying in the designated University quarters on the campus

Name of the sports helper

Mr. Mohankumar (Contractual )

Courses offered

PED 101 Physical and Health Education- I (O + 1),

PED 102 Physical and Health Education – II (O + 1)

Any new infrastructure development in sports

Multi Gymnasium was Installed in new PG Hostel

7.Allocation of budget for sports activities during the year 2023-24

8. Details of the amount spent

Sl. No.

Specify the number of events participated in the KSNUAHS inter campus tournaments during the Year 2023-24

Achievements at inter campus level

Football, Volleyball and Badminton Men and Women at College of Forestry Ponnampete.

1) Badminton :- Men and Women 2^nd Place, 2) Football :- 4^th Place

3) Volleyball :- Men 3^rd Place and Women 3^rd Place

Chess and Table Tennis Men and Women at College of Agricultural Sciences, Iruvakki

1) chess :- Men and Women 4^th and 3^rd Place

2) Table Tennis :- Men and Women 2^nd Place Women

Kabaddi, Throwball and Handball Men and Women at College of Horticulture Mudigere

1) Kabaddi :- Men and Women 3^rd and 1^st Place

2) Throwball :- Men and Women 2^nd and 1^st Place

3) Handball :- Men and Women 2^nd and 3^rd Place

Cricket ,Kho Kho and Ball Badminton Men and Women at College of Agriculture Shimogga.

1) Cricket:- Men 1^st Place

2) Kho-Kho :- Men and Women 3^rd Place 4^th Plsce

3) Ballbadminton :- Men and Women 1^st and 4^th Place

Athletics and Basketball Men and Women at College of Horticulture Hiriyur

Basketball :- Men and Women 3^rd and 1^st Place

9.Dates of the meetings of the college sports and cultural committee held during the year

10. Participation /organisation of sports events

Events

Date

Event

Results

1.Local Matches

08-08-2023

Taluk Dasara

Kabaddi and Volleyball 1^st Place

2.Inter Campus

28^th to 30^th August 2023

Football, Volleyball and Badminton Men and Women at College of Forestry Ponnampete.

1) Badminton :- Men and Women 2^nd Place,

2) Football :- 4^th Place

3) Volleyball :- Men 3^rd Place and Women 3^rd Place

14^th to 15^th September 2023

Chess and Table Tennis Men and Women at College of Agricultural Sciences, Iruvakki

1) chess :- Men and Women 4^th and 3^rd Place

2) Table Tennis :- Men and Women 2^nd Place Women

10^th to 12^th November 2023

Kabaddi, Throwball and Handball Men and Women at College of Horticulture Mudigere

1) Kabaddi :- Men and Women 3^rd and 1^st Place

2) Throwball :- Men and Women 2^nd and 1^st Place

3) Handball :- Men and Women 2^nd and 3^rd Place

21^st to 23^rd December 2023

Cricket ,Kho Kho and Ball Badminton Men and Women at College of Agriculture Shivamogga.

1) Cricket:- Men 1^st Place

2) Kho-Kho :- Men and Women 3^rd Place 4^th Plsce

3) Ballbadminton :- Men and Women 1^st and 4^th Place

26^th to 28 February 2024

Athletics and Basketball Men and Women at College of Horticulture Hiriyur

Basketball :- Men and Women 3^rd and 1^st Place

3.Inter University

Not Held Agri Sports 2023-24

11. List of respective College students represented the university students during the year

Sl. No.

Name of the Student

ID Number

Game South Zone

No. years earlier participated

Vinith Galabi da

BH2TBA008

Volleyball

1 year

Jagedish Gow

BH2TBA029

Volleyball

1 year

Deepak D

BH2TBZ028

Table Tennis

1 year

Deekshita

BH2TBZ021

Table Tennis

1 year

Srusti P Gowda

BH2TBZ069

Chess

1 year

Sammmed R K,

BH2TBA066

Handball

1 year

Nitish Gowda H S,

BH2TBA044

Handball

1 year

Tarun Shankar N

BH2TBA084

Handball

1 year

Devappa P Yargal

BH2TBA022

Handball

1 year

Kunjala Gowda

BH2TBZ036

Handball

1 year

Lekhana

BH2TBZ038

Handball

1 year

Manoj

BH2TBA040

Kho-Kho

1 year

Shivakumar

BH2TBA069

Kho-Kho

1 year

Kamalakar G R,

BH2TBA033

Ball Badminton

3 year

Mallesh H and

BH2TBA039

Ball Badminton

2 year

Rajath Gowda

MH2TBB0317

Ball Badminton

2 year

12. Mention teams not participated in the KSNUAHS inter campus tournaments and reasons for not participation

13.Any outstanding performances by the students at different levels of competition

· District

· University

· Taluk

· College

Students of COH Mudigere Participated in dasara and state level Matches Held in different Districts

14.Have the players performance records maintained

Yes

15.Reports of sports activities sent to DSW

Yes

16.Any proposals sent for development of the sports
facilities

Yes

17.Any other suggestion for the improvement of sports
activities

Research & Extension

Post Graduate students are encouraged to present in national and international seminar/ conferences. As many as six students have bagged national and two international best paper awards.
Excellent performance of the graduates has led to signing of MoU with ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru and ICAR-CPCRI, Kasargod, CCRI, Balehonnur,CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru and internationally reputed research institutions such as CIP, Peru.
The research by PG students has contributed to considerable number of publications in peer reviewed international and national journals and presentation of the research work in national and international conferences.
During the last five years, 66 PG students were assisted with University grant for conducting need based research in horticultural crops on following aspects.

Collection and conservation of native orchids, medicinal plants, regeneration and mass multiplication of Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) species of Western Ghat Viz., Vanda thwatessii, Vanda testacea, Dendrobium jerodonianum, Rauvolfia serpentine etc
Identification/ development of suitable minor tuber, fruits, flowers and vegetable crops.
Standardization of production technologies for growing flowers and vegetables under protected and open condition.
Value addition of minor fruits and vegetables.
Use of growth regulators and nutrients to enhance yield and quality of horticulture crops
Effective screening and management practices of pest and disease in horticulture crops

Collaborative Research has been undertaken with the following Research Institutes

International Potato Centre (CIP), Peru
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru
ICAR-Central Horticultural Experimental Station, Chettalli, Karnataka
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasarogodu
ICAR-CPCRI Regional Research Station, Vittal, Karnataka
CSIR-Central Coffee Research Institute Balehonnur
ICAR-Central Spice Research Institute Regional Station, Appangala, Karnataka
All Farm Universities of Karnataka
Department of Horticulture and Agriculture, Government of Karnataka

Extension activities by students during RHWE programme:

Conducted 20 Horticulture exhibitions cum field days, where more than 25000 farmers were benefited.
40 crop seminars on different crops were conducted.
60 Method Demonstrations were conducted on various aspects of horticulture.
Around 500 Group Discussion meetings were conducted on different areas of horticulture.

Extension activities by faculty:

Apart from RHWEP the faculty members also regularly participate in extension activities such as on and off-campus training, diagnostic field visits, demonstration, farm advisory services over phone, farm trials, radio talks, TV programmes, Krishimelas, Bi and tri-monthly workshops, zonal workshops etc.

15 short-term training programmes were conducted.
Delivered 77 Radio/TV talks on various issues of horticultural aspects.
Provided 2800 Agro-Advisory Services.
Organized 22 seminar/webinars for the benefit of farming community.

Hostel Facilities

Healthy Meals

Healthy and hygienic meals are served daily in the hostel, supporting student wellness .

Sports & Gym

Modern sports and gym facilities promote fitness, teamwork, and a healthy lifestyle on campus.

Solar Water Heater

Solar water heaters ensure a sustainable and uninterrupted supply of hot water in hostels.

View of the Hostels

Nisarga Boys Hostel with a capacity of 108 students.
Hoobana Girls Hostel with capacity of 126 students.
Well-equipped Modern Kitchen,
A dining hall with a capacity of 80 students.
Other facilities like solar water heating system, Table Tennis hall, Gym and four utility rooms.
Dividing system mess with Veg. and Non Veg. food

Free Conveyance

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Individual Bedrooms

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Campus Bicycles

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Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Faculty

Faculty List

Departments

Fruit Science

Growing and utilization of fruits has been inherent in the Indian culture. Western Ghats is the richest source of biodiversity of many minor and underutilized edible fruit species. The present day’s fruit scenario is often considered for their neutraceutical values of the under exploited fruits are to be brought in to main stream for better utilization. Realizing the importance of fruits as nutrition, employment and economics source for mankind of the country. The smart fruit production is best option for power of science and technology.

The department of fruit science has been offering courses for both UG and PG. The post-graduation program was started during 2010-11. The faculty members of the department are mainly involved in teaching research and extension activities. The department has 8.50 ha land comprising of Sapota, Guava, Mango, banana, specimen/demonstrated minor fruit blocks etc. The research is mainly focus on propagation, production technology and crop improvement of major and minor fruit crops. In staff research, faculty has developed the technologies for Banana, Coorg Mandarin, Jamun and Rose apple for welfare of farming.

Development Human resources equipped with skills, knowledge, and technology in Fruit Science through research and academics.
Advancement of basic and applied research pertaining to Fruit Crops.
Extension and dissemination of scientific information among the students, farmers, and other stakeholders.
Linkage with state, central, international institutions, NGOs, farmers and industrialists to ensure nutritional, economic and ecological security.

Imparting and generating knowledge & advanced technologies in the fields of fruit science for combating environmental, economic and health needs of the region and state

The vision of the department is to become a premier and recognized center of excellence in teaching and research Mission.

PG Programmes in the Department

Sl No	PG Programme	Offered since from
1	M.Sc. Fruit Science	2010-11

PG Students admitted in last five years

Sl No	Course Name	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23
1	M.Sc. (Hort.)	10	7	3	10	7

Faculty Details

Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

Brief Information

The College of Horticulture, Mudigere is located in hub of plantation and spice area in the state. Western Ghats region of this area is also known for hundreds of medicinal and aromatic crops. The Department of Plantation, Spices, medicinal and Aromatic Crops has been offering courses to under graduate students since its establishment in the year 1991-92. Realizing the importance of Plantation, Spices, medicinal and Aromatic Crops in Indian economy and of the state in particular, sensed the need of quality human resource development in this filed, post graduate programme in Plantation, Spices, medicinal and Aromatic Crops started form the academic year 2011-12. The faculty members of the Department are mainly involved in teaching besides research & extension activities.

Objectives:

To provide quality education for both under graduate and postgraduate and also training for human resource development.
To conduct applied and strategic research on improvement of plantation, spice, medicinal and aromatic crops.
To give information on recent advances in plantation, spice, medicinal and aromatic crops production technology to the farmers.
To provide advisory and consultancy services in plantation, spices, medicinal and aromatic crops.
To collect, evaluate, purify and preserve the germplasm related to plantation, spices, medicinal and aromatic crops.

Supporting Staff:

Sl No	Name	Designation
1	Renuka

B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons.) courses (V^th & VI^thDeans’ committee recommendations)

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1	PMA 102	Plantation Crops	2+1
2	PMA 201	Spices and Condiments	1+1
3	PMA 202	Medicinal Crops	1+1
4	PMA 301	Aromatic Crops	1+1
5	PMA 302	Breeding of Spices and Plantation Crops	1+1

Experiential Learning Modules offered

Sl No	Course No.	Semester and Year	Course Title	Credits
1	ELH 401	Second semester and fourth year	Commercial Horticulture in PSMAC and Fruits crops (ELP Module I)	0+10

Status of Experiential Learning (ELP) modules established at Colleges Under ICAR Grant

and University Grants (last 5 Years)

College

EL Modules

Nodal Officer, (mobile no. &Email)

Grant Received

(in lakhs)

No. of Students

Trained

Student details

product developed

Revenue generated

(in lakhs)

Net income generated

(in lakhs)

Photos*

Name

Phone Number

email

Amount for six months

M.Sc. Horticulture courses

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1	PSM 501	Production of plantation crops	2+1
2	PSM 502	Production of spice crops	2+1
3	PSM 503	Production of medicinal and aromatic crops	2+1
4	PSM 504	Breeding of plantation and spice crops	2+1
5	PSM 505	Breeding of medicinal and aromatic crops	1+1
6	PSM 510	Biochemistry of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops	2+1
7	PSM 511	Biodiversity and conservation of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops	2+1

Ph.D. courses

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1

ICT -Application in Curricula Delivery:

Sl.

No.

Name of the Teacher

Department

Topic

e- notes / e-material developed

Attach the file through e-mail

JRF/SRF/NET/ARS Awardee from your department (2019-2024) outgoing students (not ICAR students)

Sl. No.	Student Name	Discipline	All India Ranking	Photos*	Enclose Award letter
1	Rajani M Bhat	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	2		Enclosed
2	Mahantesh Yamakanamardi	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	3		Enclosed
3	Sreelakshmi	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	4		Enclosed
4	Abhishek J K	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	1		Enclosed
5	Yogesh Kumar B	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	10		Enclosed
6	Prajwal, S.	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	14		Enclosed
7	Sushma N	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	11		Enclosed
8	Varshini N V	M,Sc. (PSMAC)	12		Enclosed

Externally funded Projects ongoing (Last five years)

Sl No	Name of Adhoc Project	PI/Co-PI/Associate	Duration	Funding agency	Project Outlay	Objectives of Project	Expected Outcome
1	Poly-4 rate trial on Black pepper and coffee	Dr.Bhoomika, H. R.	3 year	Serius Minerals India Pvt. Ltd.		To study the efficacy of Poly 4 over the other source of Potasium fertilizers	Use of Poly 4 fertilizer as a substitute for MOP
2

Adhoc funded Projects ongoing (Last five years)

Sl No	Name of Adhoc Project	PI/Co-PI/Associate	Duration	Funding agency	Project Outlay	Objectives of Project	Expected Outcome
1
2

University funded Projects ongoing (Last five years)

Sl No	Name of Adhoc Project	PI/Co-PI/Associate	Duration	Funding agency	Project Outlay	Objectives of Project	Expected Outcome
1
2

Major Projects completed (Last five years):

Sl No	Name of the Project	PI/Co-PI/Associate	Duration	Funding agency	Project Outlay	Objectives of Project	Outcome
	Response of varying Poly 4 rates as a multi nutrient source on ginger crop	Dr. Bhoomika, H. R.	2 year	Serius Minerals India Pvt. Ltd.		Study the influence of Poly 4 application as a source of Potasssium,calcium magnesium and sulphur in ginger	Poly 4 application above the recommended dose of fertilizers improved the rhizome yield and quality parameters

Extension activities:

Conference / Seminars / Symposia / Workshops / Summer School / Winter School /Short and Refresher Course / Trainings/ Other Brain Storming Session/ Field Day/Vocational training/ Training programme for the Rural youth/ Exhibition/ Diagnostic visit/ Method Demonstration/ Group Discussion/ TV Programmes/ Radio Programme/ Other extension Activity ORGANIZED/PARTICIPATED/PARTICIPATED AS A RESOURCE PERSON

SI.No.	Name	Designation	Title of the Programme	Date	Place	*Enclosures
1	Dr. Sadashiv Nadukeri	Assistant Professor	National conference on Conservation, Cultivation and Utilization of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops	25/04/2018 to 26/04/2018	COH, Mudigere
2	Dr. Raviraja Shetty G	Associate Professor	ICAR – Sponsored short course on Biodiversity and approaches towards conservation and sustainable use of RET plants genetic resource of western ghats	01/10/2019 to 10/10/2019	COH, Mudigere
2	Dr. Bhoomika, H. R.	Assistant Professor	District level seminar on improved cultivation practices in cashew		COH, Mudigere
3	Dr. Sadashiv Nadukeri	Assistant Professor	District level seminar on improved cultivation practices in cocoa		COH, Mudigere
4	Dr. Bhoomika, H. R.	Assistant Professor	Improved cultivation practices in spice		COH, Mudigere
5	Dr. Raviraja Shetty G	Associate Professor	ICAR- Sponsored short course on Recent advances in conservation and management of genetic resources of spices, plantation, medicinal and aromatic crops	22/01/2024 to 31/01/2024	COH, Mudigere
6	Dr. Sadashiv Nadukeri	Assistant Professor	One day training on cultivation technology for aromatic crops		COH, Mudigere
7	Dr. Sadashiv Nadukeri and Dr. Bhoomika, H. R.	Assistant Professor	National webinar on Quality black pepper production and exports from Karnataka state		COH, Mudigere
8	Dr. Ravi, C. S.	Assistant Professor	Workshop on medicinal plants	12/12/2024	COH, Mudigere

Educational Tour / Abroad visits

SI.No.

Name

Designation

Purpose

Date

Place

*Enclosures

Awards/Recognitions

Sl. No.

Name

Institute

Award

Year

Dr. Ravi, C.S.

UAS-B
KSNUAHSS

1.University gold medal for Ph.D Degree
Best Farm Superintendent award
Three technologies included in POP

2020

2021

2017

2022

Dr. Bhoomika H R.

KSNUAHSS

University Best Teacher Award

2022

Publications-Research Articles/Books/Book Chapters/Popular articles/Success stories (Last five Years)

Sl. No.	Title of the article	Author/s	Year of publication	Name of the Journal	NAAS rating
01	Influence of foliar application of Benzyl Adenine and nutrients on growth and yield of transplanted ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) under hill zone of Karnataka	Rani Jayadurga Nayak Ravi, C. S. M. Ganapathi, M. Shivaprasad and H. R. Bhoomika	2020	Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 9(9): 1793-1798.	5.28
02	Comparison of moth catches in pheromone tarps against tomato pin worm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in open field condition	Mohan Raj K.N., Girish, R., Hanumantharaya L, Ravi, C.S. and Ganapathi ,M	2020	Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(4): 1064-1066.	5.53
03	Effect of granulated lime and bio-inoculants on the productivity of French bean (Phaeseolus vulgaris L.) under hilly zone of Karnataka	Vignesh, Hanumanthappa, M., Narayana S Mavarkar, Sarvajna B Salimath and Ravi, C. S.	2020	International Journal of Chemical Studies, 8(6): 834-836.	5.31
04	Effect of different media and nutrients on growth and yield of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) in soilless culture under protected structure	Supriya, G.S., Bhoomika, H.R., Ganapathi ,M., Nataraj, S.K. and Ravi, C.S.	2020	Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(6): 2004-2007.	5.21
05	Morphological characterization of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) accessions explored from hill zone taluks of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka state	Ranjitha, V., Chaitanya, H.S., Ravi, C.S, Shivakumar, B.S. and Naveen, N.E.	2021	Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(2): 310-318.	5.21
06	Pollen storage studies in Oroxylum indicum(L.) Vent: A threatened medicinal species of Western Ghats	Harsha, R., Raviraja Shetty G, Rajasekharan PE, Rajeshwari Durgad S, Ganapathi M and Ravi, C.S.	2021	The Pharma Innovation Journal 10(11): 60-64	5.23
07	Correlation and Path coefficient Analysis for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Genotypes	Chaithra K., Bhoomika H.R., Veena G.L., Dushyantha Kumar B.M., Shivaprasad M. and Ravi C.S.	2022	Biological Forum – An International Journal 14(4): 935-937	5.11
08	Studies on foliar application of plant growth promoters and micronutrients in onion (Allium cepa L.) under hilly areas of Karnataka determining yield and quality	P J Nivetha, Devaraju V. Srinivasa M. Ganapathi C.S. Ravi S.K. Nataraj	2022	Indian Journal of Hill Farming,35(2):53-58.	5.04
09	Evaluation of genetic variability in mutants of Black turmeric	Anitta Benny, Bhoomika H.R., Dushyantha Kumar B.M. Ganapathi M. and Ravi C.S.	2022	Biological Forum – An International Journal 14(4): 926-928.	5.11
10	Germplasm collection and characterization of Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica L.) accessions of coastal zone of Karnataka	Nanditha, R.J., Ravi, C.S., Rohini, M.R., Girish, R. and Bhoomika HR	2022	The Pharma Innovation Journal 11(11): 893-900.	5.23
11	Evaluation of taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) genotypes for growth, yield and quality attributes under the hill zone of Karnataka	Sangeeta, Devaraju, G.K. Latha, B. Arunkumar, C.S. Ravi, Y. Kantharaj and H.S. Yallesh Kumar	2023	Biological Forum -An International Journal 15(1): 36-41	5.11
12	Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Yield Attributing Characters in Advanced Breeding Lines of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)	Karakambadi Vaishnavi, Devaraju, V. Srinivasa, D. Lakshmana, S. K. Nataraj, H. S. Yallesh Kumar, C. S. Ravi, and G.K. Latha	2023	Environment and Ecology, 41 (1C): 565-568	5.25
14	Heterosis and Combining Studies for Growth,Yield and Quality Traits in Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.)	B. Manjunath, Devaraju, G. K. Latha, C. S. Ravi, M. N. Nikhil Gowda	2023	Environment and Ecology, 41 (3A) :1489-1496	5.25
15	Estimation of Genetic Divergence in Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Germplasm	A.B. Asha, Devaraju, G. K. Latha, C. S. Ravi and Chitra K.	2023	Environment and Ecology, 41 (3A) :1662-1665	5.25
16	Effect of Foliar Application of Macro and Micronutrients on Quality Seedlings Production in Small Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton.)	Divyabharathi D., Ravi C. S., Ganapathi M. and Nandish M.S.	2023	Environment and Ecology 41 (4A): 2554—2558	5.25
17	Effect of Growth promoters and Micronutrients on Performance of Onion under Hill Zone of Karnataka	PJ Nivethaa, Devaraju, V. Srinivasa, M. Ganapathi and C.S. Ravi	2023	Ecology Environment and Conservation, 29 (1): 86-89	5.41
18	Enhancement of seedling quality in small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton.) through inoculation of VAM fungi and liquid microbial inoculants as PGPR	Divyabharathi, D. Ravi, C.S. Nandish, M. S. Ganapathi, M. and Raviraja Shetty, G.	2023	Ecology Environment and Conservation ,29 (4) :1891-1895	5.41
19	Influence of secondary nutrients and biofertilizers on postharvest parameters in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)	Rashmi H. Srinivasa V. Devaraju, Shivaprasad M. and Ravi C. S.	2023	Biological Forum -An International Journal, 15 (10): 318-321	4.96
20	Management of root mealybugs, Formicococcus polysperes williams in black pepper	R. Girish, M. Ganapathi, H. R. Shruthi and C.S. Ravi	2023	International Journal of Agricultural Sciences,19 (1): \| 107-111	4.03
21	Per se Performance of Elite Accessions of Indian Pennywort (Centella asiatica L.) for Growth, Herbage Yield and Triterpenoid Compounds	C.S. Ravi, K. Umesha , A.P. Mallikarjuna Gowda, K. Hima Bindu, V. Keshava Rao	2024	Indian Journal of Agricultural Research (10.18805/IJARe.A-5380):1-5	5.60
22	Assessment of breeding potential of Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) genotypes using D²analysis under hill zone of Karnataka	Devaraju , Latha, G. K., Sangeeta Arun Kumar, B. Ravi, C. S., Mamatha, A. and Heena, M. S.	2023	Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology 27 (5): 92-97.	5.30
23	Genetic diversity analysis for nutraceuticals and antioxidant activity in selected Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica L.) accessions of hill zone of Karnataka	J. K. Abhishek C. S. Ravi N. Sudharani · N. R. Nagaraja	2024	Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 71(7): 3833-3850()	8.00
24	Assessment of Cashew Varieties against Apple and Nut Borer, Thylocoptila paurosema (Phycitidae: Lepidoptera)	Girish R Vinay N. R Ravi C. S and Shruthi H. R	2024	Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology ,27 (11): 1315-1321	5.30
25	Influence of Growth Stimulants on Sprouting and Rooting of Orthotropic Shoots of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Protrays	Prajwal, S. Ravi, C.S. Girish,R. Ganapathi, M. and Raviraja Shetty, G.	2024	Ecology Environment and Conservation, 30 (2) : 538-544	5.05
26	Standardization of nursery media for propagation of orthotropic shoots of Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in pro-trays	S. Prajwal C.S. Ravi, R. Girish M. Ganapathi and A.T. Krishnamurthy	2024,	Medicinal Plants, 16 (2): 291-299	5.25
27	Effect of Media and Liquid PGPR on Sprouting of Cuttings and Growth in Bush Pepper (Piper nigrum L.)	Yeshwanth J. Raviraja Shetty G, Ravi C. S. Ganapathi M. and Nandish M. S .	2024	Ecology Environment and Conservation 30 (July Suppl. Issue) : S74-S78	5.05
28	Influence of foliar nutrition on growth of French basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)	Sangolgi Omkar M. Ravikumar C.S. Ravi M.Ganapathi and Ganapathi	2024	Ecology Environment and Conservation, 30 (2) : 549-552	5.05
29	Genetic variability studies in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes under hill zone of Karnataka	Pooja, C.B., Devaraju, Srinivasa V, Ravi, C.S. Kantharaj Y, Heena, M. S. and Mamatha A	2024	International Journal of Research in Agronomy ; SP-7(10): 125-128	5.20

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Title of the book

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Name of the publisher

Genetic Improvement of Glory Lily (Gloriosa superba L.)

Herbal Medicine – A Benign and Conventional Medical System

2021

Dr. Ravi. C S. Daravath Divyabharathi Nagaraja, N.R P.Srinivas

148

159

Immortal publications

ISBN :

978-93-5445-167-6

Scenario of Neem as a Medicinal Plant

2021

Ravi. C. S.

Daravath Divyabharathi

205 to 215

Vegetable Science

The Department of Vegetable Science at College of Horticulture has been offering Vegetable Science courses to under graduate students since its establishment in the year 1991-92. Realizing the importance of vegetables for providing nutritional security and health security of the country in general and of the state in particular, sensed the need of quality human resource development in this field. As a result of which post graduate programme in Vegetable Science commenced form the academic year 2013-14. The faculty members of the Department are mainly involved in teaching besides research & extension activities

To impart postgraduate education and training for human resource development.
To conduct applied and strategic research on improvement of vegetable crops.
To disseminate information on recent advances in vegetable crop production technology to the farmers.
To provide advisory and consultancy services on protected cultivation and seed production of vegetable crops.
To collect, evaluate, purify and preserve the germplasm related to different vegetable crops and to utilize the desirable superior genotypes in the breeding programme.

To be a premier vegetables science department by developing quality man power.

To conduct need based location specific research to develop technologies and to disseminate these technologies to the farmers and industry with a view to improve the productivity and economy.

PG Programmes in the Department

Sl No	PG Programme	Offered since from
1	M.Sc. Hort in Vegetable Science	2013-14

PhD Programmes in the Department

Sl No	PG Programme	Offered since from
1	PhD	2024 onwards

PG Students admitted in last five years

Sl No	Course No.	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23
1	M.Sc. (Hort)	7	7	6	8	5
2	Ph.D.	–	–	–	–	–

Faculty Details:

Sl No	Employee Number	Name	Designation	Specialization	Contact Number & e-mail ID
1	0100186151	Dr. Srinivasa, V	Professor and Head	Vegetable Science (solanaecious)	Email id: srini.oleri@yahoo.com, srinivasav@uahs.edu.in Phone No.:9481619494
2	0100194940	Dr. P Umamaheswarapps	Professor of Vegetable Science	Vegetable Science (solanaecious & Bulbs Crops)	Email id: pumamaheswarappa@uahs.edu.in, umamaheswarappa1974@gmail.com Phone No: 9902776880
3	0100187699	Dr. Devaraju	Assistant Professor	Vegetable Science (Cole Crops & Root Crops)	Email id: devaraju.aph@gmail.com, devaraju@uahs.edu.in Phone No.: 9886602770

Faculty Details

Qualification : M.Sc. (Hort), Ph.D. Hort

Degree	Year of Passing	Institution
B.Sc. Horticulture	1991	UAS, Bangalore
M.Sc. Hort (VSc)	1993	UAS, Bangalore
Ph.D. Hort	2003	UAS, Bangalore

Professional Experience

Sl. No.	Designation	From	To	Employer	Place of Work
1.	Assistant Professor	21/12/1995	20/12/2004	UAS, Bangalore	Ponnampet
2.	Associate Professor	21/12/2004	07/02/2006	UAS, Bangalore	Ponnampet
3.	Associate Professor	08/02/2006	20/12/2010	UAS, Bangalore	Mudigere
4.	Professor and Head	21/12/2010	Till date	KSNUAHS, Shivamogga	Mudigere
5.	Dean Horticulture	12/08/2024	Till date	KSNUAHS, Shivamogga	Mudigere

Area of Specialization : Vegetable Science and Floriculture

Publications:

1.	Full length papers in referred journals name appearing within three authors	25
2.	Full length paper publication in referred journals name appearing after third authors	07
3.	Abstracts	06
4.	Popular articles (English)	06
5.	Popular articles (Kannada)	03
6.	Training Manuals Prepared	02

Awards Received : –

Foreign Visits : –

Significant contributions :

Student Guidance:
- Served as chairman for 30 PG students, Co chairman for 17 PG students and member for 60 PG students.
Germplasm collection:
- Collected germplasm of different vegetable crops like Tomato (indeterminate-25), Brinjal (60), Chilli (20), Onion (35), Cluster bean (20), Dolichos bean (Pole-30, Bush-30), Colocasia (20) and Garden pea (25).
Development of promising high yielding and bacterial wilt resistant hybrids suitable for hill zone of Karnataka.
Technologies developed:
- Application of 75% of recommended NP+ 100% K along with Biofertilizers (Azospirullum , Azatobacter, + PSB) increases growth, yield and quality of capsicum under naturally ventilated Polyhouse conditions in hill zone of Karnataka.
- Sowing of radish seeds during Rabi season (October to November) at 45 cm x45 cm spacing with application of GA₃ at 250 mg/l as a foliar spray for two intervals at 20 and 40 days after sowing increases seed yield and quality under hill zone of Karnataka.

Qualification :

Degree	Year of Passing	Institution
Bsc Agri	1998	UAS,GKVK Banglore
M.Sc (Agri) Hort	2000	UAS,GKVK Banglore
Ph.d. Hort	2003	UAS,GKVK Banglore

Professional Experience:

Sl.No.	Designation	From	To	Employer	Place of Work
1	Subject Matter specialist	08-3-2007	01-04-2010	0100194940	KVK,Hiriyuru
2	Asst. Professor	01-04-2010	31-03-2013	0100194940	UHS,Bagalkot
3	Asst.Professor to Professor	01-04-2013	31-03-2023	0100194940	KSNUAHS
4	Professor	03-04-2023	Till date	0100194940	KSNUAHS

Area of Specialization: Vegetable Science

Publications: 30 Research Papers, 35 Articles

Awards Received : Nil

Foreign Visits : Nil

Significant contributions : Endorsed Varieties of Onion, Bhima Super, Bhima Shakthi and Satara Garva.

Qualification : B.Sc. (Hort., Ph.D. in vegetable Science)

Degree	Year of Passing	Institution
B.Sc(Hort.)	2000-2001	UAS, Bangalore, Karnataka
M.Sc (Hort.)	2002-2003	UAS, Bangalore, Karnataka
Ph.D (Hort.)	2002-2003	UHS, Bagalkot Karnataka
P.G, Diploma	2016 -2017	Annamalai university, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
P.G, Diploma	2017-2018	MANAGE, Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh

Professional Experience

Sl.No.	Designation	From	To	Employer	Place of Work
1	Assistant Professor (Vegetable science.) Department vegetable science, College of Horticulture, Mudigere.	05-04-2011	04-04-2024	0100187699	Mudigere
2	Assistant Professor (Hort.) Extension Education Unit Madikeri.	09-08-2024	Till date	0100187699	Madikeri

Area of Specialization : Vegetable science (Cole crops and Root crops)

Publications :

1.	Full length papers in referred journals name appearing within three authors	19
2.	Full length paper publication in referred journals name appearing after third authors	04
3.	Abstracts	03
4.	Popular articles (English)	15
5.	Popular articles (Kannada)	04
6.	Training Manuals Prepared	02
7.	Book Chapters	17

Awards Received : Best thesis award for PhD Thesis

Foreign Visits: –

Significant contributions: –

Supporting Staff:

Sl No	Name	Designation
1	Pavan	Field Assistant of Vegetable Science
2.	Prajwal	Field Assistant of Vegetable Science

B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons.) courses (V^th Deans’ committee recommendations)

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1.	VSC 101	Tropical and Subtropical Vegetables	3(2+1)
2.	VSC 201	Temperate Vegetables and Tuber crops	3(2+1)
3.	VSC 301	Breeding and Seed Production of Vegetable Crops	3(2+1)
4.	HRT 301	Experimental Techniques in Horticulture	1(0+1)
5.	RHWE401	Horticultural crop production	1(0+1)
6.	RHWE406	Horticultural based Industries	3(0+3)
7.	ELH 401	Commercial vegetable production ( Major)	15(0+15)
8.	ELH 401	Commercial vegetable production ( Minor)	5(0+5)

B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons.) courses ( VI^thDeans’ committee recommendations)

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1	VSC 101	Commercial Vegetable Production	4(3+1)
2	VSC 401	Production Technology of Warm Season Vegetable crops	3(2+1)
3	VSC 402	Production Technology of Cool Season Vegetable crops	3(2+1
4	VSC 403	Production Technology of Tuber crops	3(2+1)
5	VSC 404	Breeding of Vegetable crops	3(2+1)
6	VSC 405	Biotechnological approaches and Micropropagation in Vegetable crops	3(2+1)
7	VSC 406	Postharvest Management of Vegetable crops	3(2+1)
8	VSC 407	Protected cultivation of Vegetable crops	2(1+1)

Experiential Learning Modules offered

Sl No	Course No.	Semester and Year	Course Title	Credits
1	ELH 410	II 2023-24	Commercial Horticulture in vegetable and flowers	0+10
2	ELH 410	I 2020-21	Commercial Horticulture in vegetable and flowers	0+10
3	ELH 401	II 2019-20	Experiential learning on protected cultivation of high value vegetable crops	0+5
4	ELH 401	II 2018-19	Experiential learning on protected cultivation of high value vegetable crops	0+5

Status of Experiential Learning (ELP) modules established at Colleges Under ICAR Grant and University Grants (last 5 Years)

College	EL Modules	Nodal Officer, (mobile no. &Email)	Grant Received ( in lakhs)	No. of Students Trained	Student details				product developed	Revenue generated ( in lakhs)	Net income generated ( in lakhs)	Photos*
College	EL Modules	Nodal Officer, (mobile no. &Email)	Grant Received ( in lakhs)	No. of Students Trained	Name	Phone Number	email	Amount for six months	product developed	Revenue generated ( in lakhs)	Net income generated ( in lakhs)	Photos*

M.Sc. Agriculture courses

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Core Course: 16 Credits
1	VSC 501	Fundamentals of Vegetable production	2+1
2	VSC 502	Production Technology of Vegetable Crops-I	2+1
3	VSC 503	Production Technology of Vegetable Crops-II	2+1
4	VSC 504	Principles and methods of vegetable Breeding	2+1
5.	VSC 505	Seed Production technology of Vegetable Crops	1+1
6.	VSC 506	Organic Vegetable production of Vegetable production technology	1+1
Optional Courses (Minimum 4 Credits)
7.	VSC 507	Nutrition of Vegetable Crops	2+1
8.	VSC 508	Protected cultivation of Vegetables	1+1
9.	VSC 509	Water management in Vegetable Crops	1+1

MSC horticulture courses as per BMSA

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Major courses (20 credits)
1.	VSC 501	Production of Cool Season Vegetable Crops	2+1
2.	VSC 502	Production of Warm Season Vegetable Crops	2+1
3.	VSC 503	Growth and Development of Vegetable Crops	2+1
4.	VSC 504	Principles of Vegetable Breeding	3+0
5.	VSC 505	Breeding of Self-Pollinated Vegetable Crops	2+1
6.	VSC 506	Breeding of Cross-Pollinated Vegetable Crops	2+1
7.	VSC 507	Protected Cultivation of Vegetable Crops	1+1
8.	VSC 508	Seed Production of Vegetable Crops	2+1
9.	VSC 509	Production of Underutilized Vegetable Crops	2+1
10.	VSC 510	Systematics of Vegetable Crops	1+1
11.	VSC 511	Organic Vegetable Production	1+1
12.	VSC 512	Production of Spice Crops	2+1
13.	VSC 513	Processing of Vegetable	1+1
14.	VSC 514	Postharvest Management of Vegetable Crops	2+1

Ph.D. courses

Sl No	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1	–	–	–

ICT -Application in Curricula Delivery:

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JRF/SRF/NET/ARS Awardee from your department (2019-2024) outgoing students (not ICAR students)

Sl. No.	Student Name	Discipline	All India Ranking	Photos*	Enclose Award letter
1	Shilpa M L	Vegetable Science			Award Letter
2	Nayana K R	Vegetable Science	10
3	Nivetha	Vegetable Science	12

Educational Tour / Abroad visits

SI.No.

Name

Designation

Purpose

Date

Place

*Enclosures

Awards/Recognitions

Sl. No.	Name	Institute	Award	Year

Facilities/Field Laboratory developed(Last Five Years):

Class rooms cum laboratory facilities available

Sl. No.	Department	Class room cum furnished laboratories (No.)	Area (m²)	Remarks
1.	Vegetable Science	01	85	Yes, sufficient to meet the course curricula requirement

Major Equipments in the laboratories:

Laboratory equipment details:

Sl. No.	Name of the equipment	Quantity (No’s)
Vegetable science
1	Leaf area meter	02
2	Trinocular microscope	01
3	Digital Refractometer	01
4	Visible spectrophotometer	01
5	Digital Lux meter	01
6	Digital thermo hygrometer	02
7	Digital penetrometer	01
8	p^H meter	01
9	Hot air oven	01
10	Cold chamber	01

Farm area distribution for PG research

Sl.

Department

Area in Hectare

Description

Vegetable Science

3.0 ha.

Growing of vegetable in blockwise as part of course curriculum.

Besides this allocated area to the department, the college area is also used for the PG studies – Green house, Glasshouse, Polyhouse, etc.

Green houses / glass houses / poly houses / shade nets available for Education, Training and Research

Sl. No.	Particulars	No.	Area (m²)	Details
1	Vegetable Science
	Polyhouse/tunnel	1	500 m²	Tomato, Capsicum, Cucumber and Bitter guard
	Poly tunnel	1	500 m²
	Shade net	1	1600 ft²

Irrigation facilities

Sl. No.	Particular	No.
01	Open tank	01
02	Borewell	04

Entomology

The Department of Entomology was established at the College of Horticulture to impart knowledge on the world of insects to undergraduate students from the year 1990-91. In addition to undergraduate programme, the necessity for mastering the Entomological science in the field of Horticulture was also felt and hence the Post Graduate programme in the field of Entomology was started from the year 2010-11.

Presently the department is having strength of two teachers, Mr. Syed Imran and Dr. M.H. Suchithra Kumari.

The prime importance is given to teaching by offering various courses for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Presently 5 courses of 11 credit hours are being offered for UG programme including Rural Horticultural work experience where the final year UG students will be making field visits, conducting group discussion, method demonstration in farmer’s field and give suggestions related to plant protection to the farming community.

Various course manuals have been developed by the teaching faculty for better understanding of the information. Practical classes are conducted by exhibiting insect specimens and damaged plant parts to study the symptoms of damage caused by insects. Since inception of the PG programme, 46 students have been admitted of which five are ICAR students who have been admitted since from the year 2011-12.

The teaching faculty is guiding PG students on various research aspects in entomology viz., pest management, toxicology, biodiversity, etc. and priority is given for research from farmer’s point of view.

The department is well equipped with facilities like microscopes, insect rearing cages to enjoy and experience the biology of insects, BOD incubator, hot air oven, autoclave, laminar air flow chamber and apparatus for conducting dissection of insects, collecting, processing and preserving insects for study purposes.

Further, we are also having deep freezer and distilled water unit for the mass productions of bio control agents.

The department has a collection of more than 12,000 insect specimens that includes very rare and endemic insect specimens like leaf insect, stick insect, lucanid beetles, stag beetles, large sized butterflies, attractive butterflies, etc. which are stored in plenty of insect boxes and racks.

The department has the culture of conducting insect exhibitions many times a year in various parts of Karnataka, taking students for institutional visit, field visits to experience the world of insects and arranging for guest lectures by inviting renowned entomologists to educate students and faculty.

The department of Entomology actively participates in krishi mela by advising farmers on recommended plant protection measures and educating farmers by exhibiting the insects and damaged specimens. Importance has also been given for extension activities like visiting the farmer’s field, diagnosing and advising the recommended plant protection measures based on demand by farmers.

The department also takes up various staff research activities like evaluation of insecticides against insect pests in horticultural crops.

Relevant and sufficient text books and journals related to Entomology selected by the teaching faculty are made available for students through library

To establish a highly successful graduate program with a national and international reputation.
To guide students in their development as professionals in their chosen fields of entomology.
To provide scientific basis for obtaining crop productivity by reducing pesticide usage and enhancing biological control practices and other eco friendly methodologies.
To provide knowledge on Apiculture and Sericulture to the students in Skill Enhancement Courses thereby they can become a Entrepreneurs
To develop IPM module for eco-friendly management of insect pests with minimal cost.

To impart the quality knowledge on insects ranging from fundamental aspects like morphology, physiology, Behavior, taxonomy and applied subjects like Integrated Pest Management, Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac Culture.

To be a leader in Entomological science by promoting quality education and multi disciplinary research in various fields of Entomology.

PG Programmes in the Department

Sl No	PG Programme	Offered since from
As of now No PG programmes offered

PG Students admitted in last five years

Sl No	Course No.	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23
1	M.Sc. in Hort. Entomology	6	1	3	NA	NA
2	Ph.D.	NIL

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