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Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

The history of agricultural education in Kerala can be traced back to the year 1896 when a scheme was evolved in the erstwhile Travancore State to train a few young men in scientific agriculture at the Demonstration Farm, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, presently, the Cropping Systems Research Centre under Kerala Agricultural University. Agriculture was introduced as an optional subject in the middle school classes in the State in 1922 when an Agricultural Middle School was started at Aluva, Ernakulam District. The popularity and usefulness of this school led to the starting of similar institutions at Kottarakkara and Konni in 1928 and 1931 respectively. Agriculture was later introduced as an optional subject for Intermediate Course in 1953. In 1955, the erstwhile Government of Travancore-Cochin started the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy, Thrissur for imparting higher education in agricultural and veterinary sciences, respectively. These institutions were brought under the direct administrative control of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Husbandry, respectively. With the formation of Kerala State in 1956, these two colleges were affiliated to the University of Kerala. The post-graduate programmes leading to M.Sc. (Ag), M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees were started in 1961, 1962 and 1965 respectively. On the recommendation of the Second National Education Commission (1964-66) headed by Dr. D.S. Kothari, the then Chairman of the University Grants Commission, one Agricultural University in each State was established. The State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) were established in India as an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System to give the much needed impetus to Agriculture Education and Research in the Country. As a result the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) was established on 24th February 1971 by virtue of the Act 33 of 1971 and started functioning on 1st February 1972. The Kerala Agricultural University is the 15th in the series of the SAUs. In accordance with the provisions of KAU Act of 1971, the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, were brought under the Kerala Agricultural University. In addition, twenty one agricultural and animal husbandry research stations were also transferred to the KAU for taking up research and extension programmes on various crops, animals, birds, etc. During 2011, Kerala Agricultural University was trifurcated into Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). Now the University has seven colleges (four Agriculture, one Agricultural Engineering, one Forestry, one Co-operation Banking & Management), six RARSs, seven KVKs, 15 Research Stations and 16 Research and Extension Units under the faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Forestry. In addition, one Academy on Climate Change Adaptation and one Institute of Agricultural Technology offering M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation and Diploma in Agricultural Sciences respectively are also functioning in Kerala Agricultural University.

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Subject: Agronomy × Author: Hemalatha, S × Author: KAU × End date: 1992 × Start date: 1990 ×
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    Evaluation of shade tolerant morphotypes of colocasia
    (Department of Agronomy, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, 1992) Hemalatha, S; KAU; Tajuddin, E
    The present study 'Evaluationo f shade tolerant morphotypes of colocasia' was conducted during May to December 1990 at the College of Horticulture and Instructional Farm, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala, India. Experiment at College of Horticulture was laid out in split plot design with four shade levels in the main plot and six morphotypes in the sub plot. The experiment was carried out with four replications providing 0, 25, 50 and 75 per cent shade. For providing shade, pandals were erected on wooden frames and covered with unplaited coconut fronds on all sides leaving a clearance of 1 m from the ground level. Shade intensities were adjusted using Line quantum and Point quantum sensors. Experiment at Instructional Farm, Vellanikkara was laid out in randomised block design with four replications. Six morphotypes of colocasia raised under artificial conditions at College of Horticulture, were raised in the interspaces of coconut garden; at the Instructional Farm. Under artificial conditions, most of the colocasia morphotypes recorded the highest yield at 25 per cent shade and hence this crop is classed as shade loving corp. Though shading had no significant effect on corm yield, cormel yield and harvest index, there was variation in all these parameters among the morphotypes and M recorded the highest value. Morphotypes M„, M,_ and M were ' 2 10 16 selected as better yielders for all shade situations. Starch content of tubers increased with shading whereas oxalic acid content remains unaffected. Most of the morphotypes evaluated performed similarly under artificial as well as natural shade. Eleven light infiltration observations from different locations were taken at hourly intervals from 9 am to 5 pm, using Line quantum and point quantum sensors and percentage values were worked out. Mean percentage light infiltration values obtained revealed that there is no consistent relationship between light infiltration and height of the coconut palms or spacing.