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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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Author: Jose, A I × Author: KAU × Author: Manorama Thampatti, K C × Start date: 1993 ×
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    Impact of Thanneermukkom regulator on accumulation of heavy metals in the wetlands of Kuttanad
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1997) Manorama Thampatti, K C; Jose, A I; KAU
    Accumulation of heavy metals in the wetland ecosystem of Kuttanad and their variation in accordance with the opening and closure of Thanneermukkom Regulator constructed for the prevention of saline water entiy into Kuttanad were evaluated. Fe and Al arc present in toxic quantities and their concentration increased during summer season which coincides with the closure of the regulator, to a level sufficient to create severe crop damage. The area has excess quantity of Mn and there is no deficiency of Ou and Zn. The water of the area is highly contaminated with heavy metals like Fe. Mn and Al. Toxic heavy metals like Cd and Pb were not detected in water.
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    Characterisation and classification of wetland soils of North Kuttanad
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1997) Manorama Thampatti, K C; Jose, A I; KAU
    Fifteen profiles representing acid saline soils of North Kuttanad were studied for their characterisation and classification. Soils were light grey to dark brown / black in colour, sticky and plastic, subangular blocky in structure, and sandy to clayey it) texture, with random deposits of lime shells and organic matter. Faint to prominent reddish yellow or brown mottles were observed from surface downwards. Soils were highly acidic (pH 4.0-5.0) and mildly saline (EC 0.33-1.39 dS m'). Both acidity and salinity increased with depth. The soils were high in organic carbon, CEC and ECEC, but base saturation was less than 50 per cent. Taxonomically, 93 per cent of North Kuttanad belongs to the soil order Entisol and seven per cent to Inceptisol. At subgroup level, 78 per cent of the area is occupied by Typic Sulfaquent and seven per cent each by Fluventic Dystropept, Typic Tropofluvent, Typic Fluvaquent and Typic Tropopsamment.