LOYOLA ACADEMY
Degree & PG College (Autonomous)
A “College with Potential For Excellence” by UGC
Affiliated to Osmania University Established in 1978
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Introduction
The Department of Agricultural Science was established in 1983. It achieved autonomous status in 1992 and was later upgraded to a four-year honors programme in 2000. This skill-based undergraduate course is highly relevant in the present context, where agriculture and the proper utilization of rural resources have become critical issues.
The course provides students with opportunities for:
Higher Studies
Employment
Entrepreneurship
Vision & Mission
Vision :
To foster and present the world a crop of altruistic agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs who will strive to work for an ecologically and nutritionally balanced future for the state, country and world at large.
Mission:
To produce globally competitive quality human resource and generate cutting-edge technologies to address contemporary challenges of the agriculture sector, and evolve responsive ,effective, dynamic outreach mechanisms
Highlights
- The only four year programme in the college. The only revenue generating department by sale of vegetables, vermicompost, flowers, processed foods etc .
- Agricultural Experiential Learning Programme (AELP) is an entrepreneurship promoting programme.
- A part of Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP) for three months in the final year to farmiliarize with socio-economic conditions of farmers.
- Industrial internship programme for three months in the final year for hands on experience in agro based industries.
MOUs
Signed up an MOU with Sowbhagya Industries Pvt. Ltd. The students were engaged in experimental evaluation of their organic products. Optimization experiments of the products was taken up by the department in the academic year 2022-23.
Prospectus
dr. K. Sudha Sundari
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 13109
M.Sc. (Ag). Genetics & Plant breeding, Ph.D, ICAR NET
dr. D.Saritha
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 09104
M.Sc., Ph.D in Horticulture, ICAR NET
Dr. N. Maria Das
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 97101
M.A., Ph.D.,SLET
Mrs. N. Sailaja
Asst.Professor
EMP ID: 21136
M.Sc. (Ag). Soil Science, (Ph.D) . ICAR NET
Mr. D. Anil Kumar
HOD, Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 21145
M.Sc. Agronomy, ICAR NET
Ms. Emmadi Priyanka
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 22108
MSc.Agriculture
MR. B. Noel Sebastian
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 22128
M.Sc. Agronomy, ICAR NET
DR. Huma Nazneen
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 23132
M.Sc. Ph.D in Plant Pathology
Dr. Ch. Lydia Chintagunta
Dean of school of Agriculture, Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 23135
Ph.D in Plant Pathology
mr. Jatoth Uday Bhargav
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 24119
M.Sc.(agri.) Agronomy
dr. vinod kumar reddy
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 24120
PhD(Genetics and plant breeding)
Ms. RAGINI MODI
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 24121
M.Sc, (Ph. D)
Ms. V. Yamuna Tejaswi
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 24122
M. Tech (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering)
Sathupati Naveen kumar
Asst. Professor
EMP ID: 25107
M.Sc (Entomology)
POs,PSOs of the Department
- PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (BA/B.Sc/B.Com and BBA) Or POs:
PO1. Scientific knowledge: Apply the fundamental knowledge of science, mathematics, engineering and technology, to solve complex problems.
PO2. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate considerations for the public health and safety, the cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
PO3. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex scientific problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics of natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO4. Modern tool usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern technology and IT tools to complex science and technological activities.
PO5. Environment and sustainability: To understand the impact of professional science and find technological solutions in societal and environmental context and for sustainable development.
PO6. Individual and teamwork: Function objectively as an individual and as a member in diverse teams.
PO7. Communication: communicate effectively on science and technology based activities with society at large and able to write effective reports for documentation.
PO8. Lifelong learning: Recognise the need and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in then context of technological change. - PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME (DEPARTMENT WISE):
PSO1. Knowledge on crop production and crop improvement techniques.
PSO2. Knowledge on farm management economics, various agricultural extension methods and communication techniques to serve farming community and industries
PSO3. To develop scientific, technical and practical skills related to lab and field in various plant and animal related courses with critical thinking and strong ethical foundation.
PSO4. Develops entrepreneurship qualities at various levels by taking appropriate decisions to enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise.
Outcome Based Education - COs & Mapping
Syllabus with Scheme & Credits
1. Quality Intiatives / Innovative Practices of the department
- Agricultural Experiential Learning Programme is an Entrepreneurship promoting programme.
- The farm & green-house on-hands training.
- Conducting lab experiments for different subjects namely Agronomy, Entomology, Pathology, Horticulture, Breeding and Soil Science.
- Organizing field visits.
- Organizing seminars, guest lectures and career guidance related events.
- Conducting Parent Teacher meetings.
- Conducting mentoring on regular intervals.
- Conducting special classes for slow learners.
2. Department Activities ( Year - Wise Report )
3. Research activities of the Department
- Seed money projects was taken by Mrs. K Sudha Sundari during the academic years 2021-2022 & 2022-2023 titled as ASSESSMENT OF VARIABILITY IN DIFFERENT GENOTYPES OF SESAMUM USING D2 STATISTICS and hybridization experiment in Sesamum receptively.
- Research papers were also published out of the projects.
- Mr. Y. Satish has initiated to show the impact of different casing materials in milky mushroom along with final year agriculture students in mushroom production unit.
- Research papers were also published out of the projects.
- As a part of MOU with Soubhagya industries pvt. ltd. field trials were conducted for the biostumulants produced by the company.
- Ph.D work on grafting in tomato trials were conducted by Mrs. D Saritha.
4. Skill Enhancement Certificate Course
CERTIFICATE COURSES - 2021 - 2022
5. Industry Visits
- VISIT TO CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) Date: 26th September 2019. Students of Agricultural science and Rural Development were taken on a field trip to CIMAP, to acquaint the students with the different types of medicinal and aromatic plants, their properties, uses, the method of extraction of the different products obtained from them and their chemical properties.
- VISIT TO AGRI-TEX on 07-09-2019. The students of Third year Agricultural Science and Rural Development were taken on an industrial visit to Agri-tex accompanied by the staff members Dr. A.Sai Harini and Mrs. Bhargavi to get acquainted with the latest agricultural implements and practices.
VISIT TO JK AGRI.GENETICS Pvt.Ltd, SECUNDERABAD Date: 28 Jan, 2020 Place: Aliabad. The main purpose of the visit is to gain the knowledge about the practices followed in the Hybrid Seed production of Rice, Bajra& Maize at commercial level. Apart from this the motto of the visit is to make the students understand the concepts practically by showing the practices followed in the field.
VISIT to Central institute for medicinal and aromatic plants (26-09- 2018)
VISIT TO TELANGANA STATE DAIRY DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATIVE FEDERATION LIMITED DATE: 13-12-2018.
VISIT TO CSIR – CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CFTRI) RESOURCE CENTER, HYDERABAD Date: 07-03-2019
VISIT TO INDIAN INSTITUTE OF OIL SEEDS RESEARCH DATE: 1-02-2019
6. Extension Activities
- Rural agricultural work experience programme for three months in the final year, to familiarize the students with the socio-economic conditions of farmers.
- Industry internship programme for three months in the final year for hands-on experience in Agro-based industries.
- Conducting Method demonstrations.
- Conducting need/awareness based programs.
- Participating in Community services.
- Participating in KVK Activities.
- Conducting agricultural exhibitions.
- Conducting farmers training programmes.
- Hands-on experience in farming operations.
- Field visits.
7. GE Course Offered
Generic Elective
Achievements of the Department
- School of Agriculture bagged 3rd Prize in Resonance 2021.
Faculty Achievements
- Dr. N. Maria Das Completed a major research project sanctioned & funded by University Grants Commission [UGC] [Amount allocated: 5,84,200/-], on the topic “Vegetable Marketing through Rythu Bazars in the State of Andhra Pradesh: an Empirical Study” [w.e.f. 01/02/2011 to 31/01/2013], UGC letter Reference: F. No. 5-70/2010[HRP].
- Dr. N. Maria Das “I2OR International Edu-Leader Award 2023” is bestowed on the occasion of International Day of Education 24th January 2023, by International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR) India. I2ORTM is registered MSME with Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India (UDYAM-PB-20-000-2405). I2OR is advocating United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 2030 also known as the Global Goals.
- Dr. N. Maria Das –Acquired a patent, as per the Patents Act, 1970 [39 of 1970] & The patents rules, 2003 “Intelligent Irrigation Control System in Agriculture Area Using IOT and Sensor”
- Dr. N. Maria Das –PAPERS PUBLISHED “Smart Farming for Sustainability and Equity” titled “Sustainable and Profitable Market Linkages for Rural Entrepreneurs in India” book published by Brillion Publishing, 22 B/5 Ground Floor, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005, Pp. 247-264, ISBN No. 978-93-93980-69-4, e-ISBN No.978-93-93980-68-7, Jan 2023.
- Dr. N. Maria Das –PAPERS PUBLISHED – “Education, Employment and Skill Development”, Book: Role of Skill Development through Employability & Nation Building, ISBN No.978-93-90631-42-1, Paramount Publishing House, Hyderabad, 2022, Pp.87-95.
- Dr. N. Maria Das –PAPERS PUBLISHED – “Sustainable Agriculture-Irrigation, Cropping pattern and Crop Production”, Frontiers in Crop Improvement, Print ISSN 2393-8234, Online ISSN No.2454-6011, Vol.9, Special Issue-V, December 2021, NAAS Rating-4.67, Astha Foundation, Meerut (UP), India.
- Dr. N. Maria Das –PAPERS PUBLISHED “Vegetable Marketing through Rythu Bazars”, National Symposium proceedings, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural College, Bapatla, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, 21-22 June 2019, Pp.129-138.
- Dr. N. Maria Das –PAPERS PUBLISHED – “Modalities of Choice Based Credit System in India”, Excellence in Higher Education, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Loyola College, Chennai 600 034, 2018 Pp.63-69, ISBN: 819077897-8
- Mrs. K Sudha sundari – Awarded Top performing mentor for Organic farming course by NPTEL in 2021
- Mrs. K Sudha Sundari – Convener of Interdisciplinary international conference on current trends in applied sciences IICCTAS-2022 organized by School of Sciences and Agriculture, Loyola Academt from 1st-3rd Sep 2022.
- Mrs. K Sudha sundari – Received certificate of appreciation as an Organizer, 15 days Training cum certificate programme on Trending Novel Technologies in Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Fisheries science and their allied systems from January 15-30, 2023 in online mode organized by five institutions.
- Mrs. K Sudha sundari –Published Research work Selection of traits for seed yield improvement through variability parameters in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes in Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 14(3), 829-834(2022)
- Mrs. K Sudha sundari –Authored a paper Ozone as an alternative disinfectant in Food industry: A Review in International Journal of Recent Scientific Research.
- Mrs. K Sudha sundari –Published an article Impact of GMOs in Nature Science E-Journal with article ID NSM2022/05 on 14 September 2022
- Mrs. K Sudha sundari – Completed an eight-week NPTEL onlinecourse organic farming for sustainable Agriculture in December 2021
- D. Saritha – Awarded token of appreciation for organizing secretary of international conference IICTAS 2022 at Centurion university, Orissa
- D.Saritha – Presented paper title impact of different casing materials for production of milky mushroom on 7th Asian PGPR national chapter at Loyola Academy, Secunderabad.
- D.Saritha –Modern methodologies for crop improvement.(2021) New approaches for farmer’s wellness, agricultural marketing, export, entrepreneurship development and agribusiness management opportunities.(2022)
- D.Saritha –Yaddanapudi satish, & Vipul kumar. (2020). Pathological variability of Colletotrichum capsici isolates associated with anthracnose of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). Think India Journal, 22(34), 1454-1461
- D.Saritha –Katyayani, Kanuri Komala Siva, Sumanth Bindal, Satish Yaddanapudi, Vipul Kumar, Meenakshi Rana, and Seweta Srivastava. “Evaluation of bio-agents, essential oils and chemicals against Fusarium wilt of tomato.” International Journal of Current Micro-biology and Applied Sciences 8, no. 7 (2019): 1913-1922.
- D.Saritha – Identifying potential of antagonistic fungi and plant extracts against chilli anthracnose (Colletotrichum capsici) (2022)
- Mr. Y. Satish -Awarded token of appreciation for organizing secretary of international conference IICTAS 2022 at Centurion university, Orissa.
- Mr. Y. Satish –Appointed as organizing secretary and member of editorial board for 3 days international conference 2022 at Loyola academy, secundrabad.
- Mr. Y. Satish –Presented paper title impact of different casing materials for production of milky mushroom on 7th Asian PGPR national chapter at Loyola Academy, secundrabad.
- N SAILAJA –Awarded as young women scientist award on the occasion of National conference on sustainable development through Agriculture production, protection and policy landscape for crop care, 18th- 19th January 2023.
N SAILAJA – Organic farming for sustainable agriculture (TOPPER+ELITE-SILVER)
- N SAILAJA – Soil fertility and fertilizers (TOPPER+ELITE-GOLD)
Students Achievements
- Azra farheen (UID 111719012007) FAG A student was awarded with 3rd prize in poster presentation at 5th International Conference on Advances in Agricultural Technologies and Allied Sciences (ICAATAS) 2022 & B.Sc Ag. Student award of the year 2022 on the occasion of national conference organized by SAAST, CSJM UNIVERSITY KANPUR.
- N. Sai chandan (UID 11171812050) was awarded as young achiver award 2022 at 5th international conference on advances in agricultural technologies and allied sciences (ICAATAS) 2022.
Results
| Sl. No. | Academic Year | No of Books |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2022-23 |
16 |
|
2 |
2021-22 |
257 |
|
3 |
2020-21 |
NIL |
|
4 |
2019-20 |
845 |
Entrepreneurship candidates from the department
| Sl. No. | Student Name | Batch | Company Name | Year of Started Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
K. swetha
|
2015-19
|
Blue leaves Farms |
2022 |
|
2 |
A.Sowmya |
2015-19 |
MS Agri care |
2021 |
|
3 |
K. Shivarama Krishna Chary |
2012-16 |
Deerghaayush |
2020 |
Placements
| Sl. No. | Student Name | Batch | Company Name | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
A.Kalyani
Reddy |
2018-22 |
Infasta solutions, Kukatpally,
Hyderabad |
10,000/-pm |
|
2 |
Deepthi
Jonnalagadda |
2018-22 |
Sowbhagya Biotech Pvt. Ltd |
15,000/-pm
|
|
3 |
Aaron Francis |
2018-22 |
Regalix |
26,000/pm |
|
4 |
M.Srikant
Goud |
2018-22 |
Agro seed company Pvt. Ltd.
Balaji Nagar, Suryapet
Dst.,Hyderabad
|
15,000pm |
|
5 |
D.Siva Durga
Pranitha |
2018-19 |
Invicta Shivam Brand Seeds |
15,000pm |
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Higher education
| Sl. No. | Student Name | Batch | PG | PG Institute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
M.Lohith Reddy |
2019-2022 |
PGDM-Food Processsing
and Business Management |
Indian Institute of
Plantation Management
|
|
2 |
A.Nitha Reddy |
2019-2022 |
M.Sc.Agriculture-Agronomy |
Lovely Professional
University, Punjab |
|
3 |
Anuja George |
2019-22 |
Agri Business Management |
Kerala Agricultural
University |
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