Conservation of water MICROIRRIGATION

         When Technology is cited as a cause for environmental destruction, we, at Andhra Loyola College, use the same Technology for watering the lawns through Drip Irrigation and reduce the water wastage. 

           The Department of Botany always believes that wisely- used Technology is the panacea to all the problems in any field and hence grabbed every opportunity to excel in accumulating and applying the knowledge in teaching Botany subject.  Bringing Drip Irrigation into the lawns and gardens of ALC is one such endeavour

Drip irrigation has enabled farmers, nursery growers, and landscapers to conserve water for decades.  This has become possible primarily because drip irrigation technology applies water slowly and directly to the targeted plant's root zone in contrast to gravity or sprinkler irrigation.  In addition, drip irrigation technology has extremely high application uniformity, even when pressures vary from hilly terrain or long lengths of run, or where planted areas are in odd shapes.

Conservation of water

Sprinklers arrangement in the garden

Drip Irrigation/ Micro Irrigation

Now a days, it has become more important than ever to make optimum use of water resources wisely and to irrigate intelligently.  Consequently, industries, agriculture sector and institutions have turned to drip irrigation and improved profitability by increased crop yield and quality, while, at the same time, reducing costs on water, energy, labor, chemical inputs and water runoff.  Many landscapers are also enjoying significant water and capital investment savings through drip irrigation, while simultaneously improving plant vigor by delivering water and nutrients directly to the plant roots and avoiding unnecessary wetting of plant leaves. 

Significance of Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation is the targeted, intelligent application of water, fertilizer, and chemicals that, when used properly, can provide great benefits such as:

•	Increased Revenue from Increased Yields
•	Increased Revenue from Increased Quality
•	Reduced Water Costs
•	Reduced Labor Costs
•	Reduced Energy Costs
•	Reduced Fertilizer Costs
•	Reduced Pesticide Costs
•	Improved Environmental Quality

Drip irrigation clearly improves profitability and facilitates better use of resources in the most economical manner. 

Thanks to the Management of  Andhra Loyola College for providing   financial support for the establishment of Micro irrigation  systems.

‘Regulation of Ecological Consequences For Sustainable Development’ 22-07-2013

The Department of Botany organized a guest lecture on Regulation of Ecological Consequences for Sustainable Development on 22nd July, 2013, at 2.00 p.m at seminar hall. Dr. P. Bramhaji Rao Assistant Professor in Environmental Science, Acharya Nagarjuna University delivered his talk, he explained the importance environmental protection and impact of Global warming and other pollutants for the sustainable development of Ecological systems.

The environmental awareness week ended with the prize distribution   Dr. Vidya Kanna , Director of Jana Sikshana Samstan was the chief guest,  she encouraged the students with her  talk, she clearly explained the importance of the conservation of Natural resources. 

SLOGAN WRITING COMPETITIONS 20-07-2013

     

                                       SLOGAN WRITING COMPETITIONS    20-07-2013

The dept of Botany organized Slogan  Writing competitions on 20^th July, on the given topic--- Need of the protection of Environment” about 200 students of all the depts,  actively participated in this competition and expressed their ideas and insights.

Dr. T. Rose Mary and Mr. P. Srinivasa Rao acted as Judges for this event.

The Prize winners were-

Ist Prize                  ---  M. Sreedhar- DGH-3

IInd Prize               ----Sree sarasija- AP- 48

IIIrd Prize               ---- Tony Yesudas DB-02

The highlighted  slogans were

DRAWING COMPETITIONS 19-07-2013

 
                                                
                                     DRAWING COMPETITIONS   19-07-2013


                                                        SAVE NATURE

The dept of Botany organized Drawing  competitions on 19^th July, on the given topic---“ SAVE NATURE” about 50 students of all the depts,  actively participated in this competition and expressed their ideas through colours.

                 

    

 Fr. B. Bala Showry and Ms. Glory acted as judges for this event

The prize winners were                                                          

 Ist prize    ----       K. Prianka-NZ-23     

                  IInd prize  ...... Alex Raja reddy-AFC-19                 IIIrd  Prize      - Neethu PrABBA-11aksh-

                            

                                                                          

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS WEEK- ESSAY WRITING COMPETITIONS 18-07-2013

                                   
              ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS WEEK- 18-07-2013

The Dept of Botany observing Environmental Awareness Week from 18^th July to 22 July 2013 to create an awareness and to impart knowledge about the environment and its conservation aspects.An Environmental Awareness is important because it helps to spread environment education, especially in the non-formal system among different sections of the society. It also facilitates the development of education or training materials and aids in the official education area.

On the eve of this, the Dept organized the following events. 

                  ESSAY WRITING COMPETITIONS- 18-07-2013

The Dept of Botany organized an  Essay Writing competitions on 18^th July, on the given topic---“EARTH FOR TOMORROW” about 100 students of all the Depts,  actively participated in this competition and expressed their ideas and insights.

                 

                               

 Fr. P. Anil Kumar, Dr. B. Siva Kumari and Mr. K. Balachandra judged this event.

The prize winners were

Ist Prize                        ---- Arockia Raj -NB-4

IInd Prize                      ---- V.V.N. Ajay-DZ-19

IIIrd Prize                     ---- D. Gayathri-AZ-27

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDENTS 10-07-2013

The Dept of Botany organized a Guest lecture on Career guidance for Biological students.  The program was organized on the 10th of July (Wednesday) 2013.Rev. Fr .G.A.P. Kishore, Principal of Andhra Loyola College, Rev. Fr. P. Anil Kumar, Vice- Principal,  Dr. Mrs .B.Siva Kumari, Head of the Dept Botany, Mr.K. Bala Chandra ,Head of the Dept  Microbiology. Staff members of the Dept, all the students of Biology section especially the freshers attended the session.The Guest Lecture was delivered by Dr.V. Naga Lakshmi, Director, IMIS Pharmaceuticals, Vijayawada.

                        

The program started  with a prayer song by Degree (3rd B.Sc) students followed by Welcome Speech by Mr. Balachandra, Head of the Dept. Microbiology .Fr. P. Anil Kumar addressed the gathering with his inspiring speech regarding the future of students .He praised the Dept for organizing such innovative program. He also spoke about achievement of various goals for career development.

Dr.V.Naga Lakshmi, Director, IMIS Pharmaceuticals, was invited as the Guest speaker for the program. She nicely motivated the students regarding their future aspects in Biology. she exclaimed that there is drastic downfall of students pursuing Biology / Life sciences. This is mainly due to lack of awareness among the students as well as parents regarding Life science courses. Madam explained the importance of medicinal plants, Nursery maintenance Green house, Landscaping, etc as part of the career guidance and development.

She also motivated the students regarding the current research activities and shared her inspiring and thought creating experiences. 

She concluded her speech by motivating the students towards UGC projects, Pharma and drug industries and created awareness among the students for their career development. All the students participated enthusiastically till the end of the program and finally it was knowledge giving, encouraging and thought evoking theme for all the upcoming life science graduates.

    The program ended with vote of thanks by Tony of final B.Sc.

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Even the busiest cities have sections covered with greenery

The fruit of the endangered Calabash tree and cup-shaped leaf of Krishna’s butter cup, Ficus Krishnae, at the Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada.

Today (May 22) is yet another United Nations-designated International Day for Biodiversity. Cities occupy only 2 per cent of earth’s surface, but their inhabitants use up 75 per cent of the planet’s resources building concrete jungles. While the overall scenario appears bleak, there is a ray of hope with the cities emerging better repositories of biodiversity compared to the huge agricultural tracks that surround them.

Even the busiest cities have sections covered with greenery. The canopies are temporary or permanent homes to a variety of avian fauna. By definition biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within an ecosystem.

Vijayawada city too has areas and road margins covered with trees that are decades old. These trees are being cut down gradually and periodically to make space for new buildings or wider thoroughfares.

The relatively rare Indian Hornbill which cannot be seen in any of the rural tracks of Krishna district is a regular visitor to areas with a thick canopy in the city.

Then there is flora (herbs, shrubs and trees) that has been brought and planted in the city for various reasons. Andhra Loyola College Botanical Garden is an oasis of biodiversity. Botany Department head B. Siva Kumari told The Hindu that there are over 600 species of endemic, rare and endangered flora in their botanical gardens.

The Calabash tree which is on the IUCN list of endangered trees is thriving in the gardens. The tree bears fruits only when bats pollinate it. Yet another miracle of biodiversity--the tree that is actually native to Central and South America has become naturalised to India, Ms. Siva Kumari observes pointing out the role of arboreal life forms.

“We are aware of the significance of biodiversity and trying to preserve that as much as possible. College is shifting to solar energy and energy-efficient systems,” says Andhra Loyola College Principal G.A. Peter Kishore.

Efforts are needed to preserve the biodiversity immediately surrounding us. This will sensitise all on the great diversity of nature and help in preservation of ecosystem as a whole, says Ms. Siva Kumari.

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Vijayawada city too has areas and road margins covered with trees

Efforts are needed to preserve the biodiversity, says a teacher