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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: Processing and Food Engineering × Author: KAU × Author: Varghese John × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.F.Sc ×
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    Development of a ready to consume sweetened fish powder for children
    (Department of Processing Technology, College of Fisheries,Panangad, 2004) Varghese John; KAU; Sherief, P M
    A sweetened snack food was developed from a lean and cheap fish (Priacanthus hamrur Forskal, 1775) for children, to meet their increased requirements for protein and energy, corresponding to their higher growth rate and physical activities. The food was planned to be attractive & palatable to children; without any fish flavour and bones; and that could be stored at room temperature. The product was developed from surimi, since the latter was devoid of all the undesirable characteristics of fish flesh but retained its nutritive qualities. Surimi was solubilized with salt, into a protein-sol and sweetened it with sucrose, which also had a protective effect on protein from heat-denaturation. The sol was dried, ground and flavoured with cocoa- powder. The most preferred levels of sucrose and cocoa-powder were standardized by sensory evaluation of samples prepared with different levels of sucrose and cocoa powder. The final product was prepared by the standardized procedure, packed in polyester-LDPE laminated pouches and stored. Children's response to [he product was also tested. A 90day's storage study was conducted and the quality changes during storage were monitored periodically. There were no significant variations in the pH and TVBN values (P>O.05). The moisture and TBARS values showed a statistically significant increase. A decreasing trend was observed in the aerobic plate counts. The sensory quality parameters like odour, texture, taste and overall acceptability, did not decrease significantly. The product was acceptable throughout the storage period.