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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: Home Science × Author: Jijiamma, N C × Author: KAU × End date: 1989 × Start date: 1985 × Type: Thesis ×
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    Nutritional profile of Amaranthus as influenced by post harvest handling
    (Department Of Home Science, College Of Agriculture, Vellayani, 1989) Jijiamma, N C; KAU; Prema, L
    A Study was undertaken to estimate the nutritional composition and organoleptic qualities of red and green varieties of Amaranthus tricolor, during rainy and summer season, with respect to the post harvest handling methods and maturity levels of the plant. The leaves were analysed for protein, fiber calcium, iron and ascorbic acid contents. The results showed that, concentration of the nutrients was highest in the two varieties of amaranthus when harvested around 20 days after transplanting. Of the two varieties studied, the green variety was ranked higher in the concentration of various nutrients during the two seasons. Quality of the amaranthus leaves grown during summer season was better except for ascorbic acid. Leaves collected from the middle portion of the plant of both the varieties had higher nutrient concentration than the leaves from tip and base portions. Storage of leaves for different duration was found not to affect the nutrient content except ascorbic acid. Among the different methods of storage, refrigerator was found to be better when compared to other methods. Loss of nutrients during cooking was found to be lesser during steaming while it was higher in the leaves cooked by boiling in respect of ascorbic acid. Different types of vessels had no influence in altering the nutrient content of the leaves from two varieties of amaranthus during the two seasons. However, the iron content of the two varieties of amaranthus was found to be increased when cooked in cast iron pan. Loss of ascorbic acid was found to be significantly higher when cooked in copper and iron vessels. Results of the acceptability tests indicated that red amaranthus was found to be more acceptable than green amaranthus. The acceptability was more in the leaves grown during summer season. Leaves collected from the middle and top portion of the plant were found to be more acceptable than leaves from the base portion. Among the different storage methods tried during the two seasons, leaves stored in refrigerator were found to have a better acceptability. The acceptability of the leaves decreased as the storage period increased. An analysis of the acceptability of the leaves cooked under different methods indicated that boiling in water was the most acceptable and aluminium and steel vessels were found more suitable for retaining the qualities of the leaves.