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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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    Induction of autotetraploidy in lemongrass
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Rajeswari Meenattoor, J; Gopinathan Nair, V; KAU
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    Correlation studies in groundnut
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Pushkaran, K; Gopinathan Nair, V; KAU
    For effecting dependable selection in breeding groundnut varieties suited to kharif uplands and summer rice fallows, genotypic correlation studies and path analysis were done based on 18 characters collected from 80 divergent groundnut varieties and the results compared and contrasted. There are differences in the direction, degree of relationship and relative effects for important characters on the economic trait on both the situations. Hence, in selecting ideal genotypes for the two situations, differential considerations had to be given for the component characters.
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    Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in sesame
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Sverup John; Gopinathan Nair, V; KAU
    One hundred sesame genotypes were evaluated in a simple lattice design at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Trivandrum during rabi in uplands. The data collected on yield and component characters were statistically analysed and genetic parameters viz., GCV, H and genetic advance were estimated. High values of GCV, H and genetic advance were obtained for the yield component characters such as number of capsules on main stem, number of branches and number of capsules on branches. Selection for these characters during rabi will therefore be effective for crop improvement.
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    Gujarath cowpea 2 (Chharodi 1) - an ideal cowpea variety for intercropping in coconut garden
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Sreekumar, S G; Gopinathan Nair, V; Balakrishnan Asan, R; KAU
    Comparative yield trials were conducted with nine varieties of cowpea for three years during kharif in the interspaces of coconut garden at the Instructional Farm, Vellayani. Based on the comparative yield trials' result, Gujaralh Cowpea 2 (Chharodi 1) variety of cowpea was selected and advanced to farm trial at seven locations in Thiruvananlhapu ram district during kharif 1989 along with C 152 and local variety. The variety Gujarath Cowpea 2 (Chharodi 1), which recorded a highest grain yield in farm trials was recommended for cultivation in the interspaces of coconut garden in Thiruvananlhapuram district during kharif.
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    Genetic variability and correlations in sugarcane hybrid clones
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Alice Antony; Manikantan Nair, P; Gopinathan Nair, V; KAU
    A field trial with selected sugarcane hybrid clones of the intervarietal cross Co 775 x Co 453 was conducted at the Sugarcane Research Station, Thiruvalla to study the different genetic parameters in the settling progeny. High heritability was observed for shoot count, total weight of cane, number of miIIable canes, length of internode, length and girth of cane and weight of single cane at harvest. Cane yield and its components displayed low coefficients of variation. Correlation studies indicated that cane yield has positive correlation with all majoreconomicaltributes except U.K. Brix. The closest association of cane yield with number of millablc canes at harvest was well established with the present study. The study suggested that probabilities of varieties combining higher yield and quality attributes are remote.
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    Genotype X environment interaction and stability of pre-release cultures and varieties of rice
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Sreekumar, S G; Gopinathan Nair, V; Balakrishnan Asan, R; KAU
    Stability analysis conducted using the data collected from nine genotypes of rice evaluated during IS)8."i, 84, 85, «7and 88 kharif seasons at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani revealed that .ill the nine genotypes were stable for height of the plant. With regard to tillers per plant, Cul.126 (Keinya) and I'avi/Jiom were stable. The genotypes Karthika, Asha, Pavizhom, Cul.25331 and Cul.126 (Kemya) were stable for sheath blight disease, while Karlhika, Cul.25331, Cul.l2(i(Remya) and Cul.4(Aaralhy) were stable for sheath rot disease. Regard ing the grain yield, Karlhika and Cul.4 (Aarathy) can be considered as stable genotypes, since they had higher yield than grand mean along with average response and non-significant deviation from regression.
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    Genotype x environment interaction and stability of pre-release cultures and varieties of rice
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Sreekumar, S G; Gopinathan Nair, V; Balakrishnan Asan, R; KAU
    Stability analysis conducted using the data collected from nine genotypes of rice evaluated during IS)8."i, 84, 85, «7and 88 kharif seasons at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani revealed that .ill the nine genotypes were stable for height of the plant. With regard to tillers per plant, Cul.126 (Keinya) and I'avi/Jiom were stable. The genotypes Karthika, Asha, Pavizhom, Cul.25331 and Cul.126 (Kemya) were stable for sheath blight disease, while Karlhika, Cul.25331, Cul.l2(i(Remya) and Cul.4(Aaralhy) were stable for sheath rot disease. Regard ing the grain yield, Karlhika and Cul.4 (Aarathy) can be considered as stable genotypes, since they had higher yield than grand mean along with average response and non-significant deviation from regression.