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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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    Cation exchange studies in Kerala soils
    (Division of agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural College & Research institute Vellayani, Trivandrum, 1969) Venugopal, V K; KAU; Joshy, M M
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    Pedologic studies on lateritic catenary sequences occuring in Kerala
    (Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, 1980) Venugopal, V K; KAU; Koshy, M N
    Three toposequences were identified at Varkala, Poruvazhy and Kalliaserry in the midland laterite regions of Kerala using soil maps prepared by the Soil Survey Wing of the Department of Agriculture. A systematic study of these catenary sequences along transects extending from crest to valley was made. Profile pits were dug at the different physiographic positions of the transects, viz., crest, upper midslope, nearly level lower slope and valley at each of these sites are examined for their morphological features. Soil samples representing the different horizons were also collected for laboratory studies. The physicochemical charecteristics, mineral assemblage of fine sand fraction and the minerology of the clays in the profile samples were studied with a view to relating these properties to the genesis of the four diverse groups of soils formed in the transects . Patterns of similarity or otherwise between the three locations of widely different conditions and the four physiographic positions were brought out .
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    Kole lands of Kerala
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1993) Johnkutty, I; Venugopal, V K; KAU
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    Cation exchange capacity and chemical composition of clay fraction of some important soil groups of Kerala
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1978) Venugopal, V K; Koshy, M M; KAU
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    Cation exchange capacity in relation to the mechanical composition and organic matter status of some soil profiles of Kerala
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1976) Venugopal, V K; Koshy, M M; KAU
    A study was made of the cation exchange capacity of forty soil samples representing fourteen soil profiles of Kerala in relation to the mechanical composition and organic matter status of the soil. The important findings are summarised below: (1) The cation exchange capacity of the different soil groups exhibited wide variations, the sandy soil recording the lowest and the black soil the highest value. With the exception of black, kari and some alluvial soils all other soil groups gave very low values for this property. (2) Correlation between cation exchange capacity and clay for all the samples taken together was positive and highly significant. The same positive relationship was observed when the individual soil groups were considered. (3) The relationship between organic matter and cation exchange capacity for all the samples together was positive but not significant.
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    Exchangeable cations of some important soil profiles of Kerala
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1976) Venugopal, V K; Koshy, M M; KAU
    A study was made of the exchangeable cations of forty soil samples representing fourteen soil profiles of Kerala. The exchangeable base content of the different soils was generally in the order calcium > magnesium > potassium > sodium. In the case of kari and black soils the exchangeable sodium showed a higher content over potassium. The maximum amounts of exchangeable calcium, magnesium and potassium was observed in the black soil. The heighest value of exchangeable hydrogen was observed in the case of kari soil which also recorded very low values of pH.
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    Profile characteristics and irrigability classification of kole lands of Trichur district
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1979) Venugopal, V K; Bhaskaran Nair, V; KAU
    The detailed soil survey of Manalur Village representing the 'kole' area of Trichur district was carried out. Three soil series viz. Konchira, Perumpuzha and Anthikad were identified. The morphological features, chemioal and physical characteristics and irrigability classification are discussed. A soil and land irrigability map of the village indicating the distribution of soils end the irrigability classes has been prepared.
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    Micronutrient status of soil and leaf of coconut palms growing on reclaimed marshy soil
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1985) Jose, A I; Venugopal, V K; Sushama, P K; Gopi, C S; Saifudeen, N; KAU
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    Morphology and particle size distribution in the soil profiles from a catena in Kerala
    (Kerala Agricultural University, 1985) Venugopal, V K; Koshy, M M; KAU
    Investigations on the morphology and mechanical composition were carried out in a toposequence located in the mid-upland laterite region of Kerala. The sequential profiles in the toposequence showed a striking gradation in colour from reddish in the crest to different shades of grey in the valley. The structural development showed a decrease down slope. Another significant observation was the striking decrease in the content of coarse fragments down the slope. Among the size fractions, sand tended to accumulate in the nearly level lower slope position, while clay fraction decreased down slope. The formation of the diverse group of soils have been attributed to the variations in topography, causing erosion colluviation, sedimentation and other pedogenic processes modified by water table.