INVITED AS A JUDGE FOR SCIENCE EHHIBITION

INVITED AS A  JUDGE FOR DISTRICT SCIENCE EXHIBITION

Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Dept. Of Botany invited as a Jury member for District Science Exhibition on 2nd Jan, 2014, at Govt ZP High school, patamata. 

District Education Officer presenting a memento to Dr. B. Siva Kumari

Students explaining their model

ONE DAY SEMINAR ON CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

                                                  ONE DAY SEMINAR ON  

  'CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES' (29-12-13)

The Department of Botany organized a one day seminar on the theme' CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES' on the topic' YUVATHA- JALABHAVITHA' on 29-12-2013 at the old seminar hall.

       The seminar began with the words of welcome by the HoD,  Dr. B. Siva Kumari,  she enlightened the students with his analysis on present day scenario on natural resources and need to learn the conservation aspects, role of students in the conservation of water. 

         Sri. A. Vara Prasada Rao, Deputy Director, Ground Water Department, Andhra Pradesh,  was the resource person , he explained the importance of water, various methods of conservation to save water bodies, he also enlightened the students regarding their carrier. He explained about the value of the water, the problems which are going to be faced by the future generations, if we continue the wastage of natural resources. 

Natural resources occur naturally within environments that exist relatively undisturbed by mankind, in a natural form. A natural resource is often characterized by amounts of biodiversity and geodiversity existent in various ecosystems.

 The programme monitored  by Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Mr. P. Srinivasa rao, Mr. K. Bala Chanda and Ms. S. Glory and students leaders.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

                             
                                   CHRISTMAS   CELEBRATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS: 

On behalf of the Department I would like to congratulate  all the students of  Botany Department who won first prize in the Crib making on the eve of Christmas celebrations on 23rd Dec, 2013.

Fr. Vice- Principal with the students

                         

                           Celebrating the  First prize Joy

Live  Christamas  Crib

ONE DAY FIELD TRIP TO DR. YSR HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY - 03-12-2013

   

           ONE DAY FIELD TRIP TO DR. YSR HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY     -  03-12-2013

    

        On the third of December the Department of Botany of Andhra Loyola College has conducted a field trip to Dr. Y. S. R. Horticultural Research Station, Venkataramannagudem for final year B.Sc. (DB, DZ) Students under the guidance of  Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Head of the Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College

       A group of thirty students were reached safely to the institution where they were received by the Scientists, The students were taken to the Administrative Block and had a glimpse of the various offices in the institute. With a short introduction about the institution the students were guided to the newly installed Post Harvesting Management section where students learnt about the new technology of cleaning, drying, waxing, and grading of different types of fruits. They were also explained about the ripening, pre cooling and storage chambers, the students were fascinated to see the new technology       

        Then the students were shown the College of the institute on training new technologies in Horticulture for B. Sc. (Homs)    and M. Sc Horticulture they were also shown and explained the project works of Horticulture students  where they had a chance to see different types of tuber crops which are genetically modified. They also observed different types of flowers which are also part of the student projects. After the lunch in the institute hostel all went to see the cultivation of tuber crops, especially the tapioca which is stem propagation. After that they were led to the department of Entomology

               Thanks to Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Head of the Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College,  Dr. J. Chandrashekar Rao, and    Mr. P. Srinivasa Rao, Lecturers of the same department, and Mr. Srinivas the lab assistant who were always with the students and guided during this trip we also thank the management of Andhra Loyola College for giving us this opportunity to have this exposure   

BEST LECTURER AWARD IN BOTANY 30-11-12

 
                   BEST LECTURER AWARD  IN  BOTANY

CONGRATULATIONS:

        Dr.B.Siva Kumari, Dept. of Botany, have been presented with the State Level Best Lecturer Award and Certificate of Excellence in their respective subjects for the academic year 2012-2013 by the Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, at the valedictory function of Yuva Tharangam 2013 held at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad, on 30^th November 2013.

Dr. B. Siva Kumari  Lecturer in Botany  awarded  Best Lecturer in Botany by the Commissionerate of College Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh on 30th Nov, 2013 for the academic year 2012-13 based on API score.

ALC Fr. V.A. Mathew, SJ Herbal Garden

   I am happy to inform you that the Herbal Garden being maintained by the Department of  our College  is now registered  with the official website  of Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic plants, National Medicinal Plant Board, Government of India, In the name of  ALC Fr. V.A. Mathew, SJ Herbal Garden.

You can visit the website' Herbal Gardens of India to see our Herbal Garden.

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.