Dr. YSRHU Annual Report 2012-13 1 Dr. YSRHU Annual Report 2012-13 Dr.YSRHU, Annual Report, 2012-13 Published by Dr.YSR Horticultural University Administrative Office, P.O. Box No. 7, Venkataramannagudem-534 101, W.G. Dist., A.P. Phones : 08818-284312, Fax : 08818-284223 E-mail :
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[email protected] URL : www.drysrhu.edu.in Compiled and Edited by Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Registrar & Director of Research (FAC), Dr.YSRHU Dr.M.B.Nageswararao, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU Dr.M.Lakshminarayana Reddy, Dean of Horticulture, Dr.YSRHU Dr.D.Srihari, Dean of Student Affairs & Dean PG Studies, Dr.YSRHU Dr.M.Pratap, Controller of Examinations, Dr.YSRHU All rights are reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form by print, microfilm or any other means without written permission of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem. Printed at New Image Graphics, Vijayawada-2, Ph : 0866 2435553 2 Dr. YSRHU Annual Report 2012-13 Dr.B.M.C.REDDY VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University I am happy to present the Fifth Annual Report of Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr.YSRHU). It is a compiled document of the University activities during the year 2012-13. Dr.YSR Horticultural University was established at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh on 26th June, 2007. Dr.YSR Horticultural University is second of its kind in the country, with the mandate for Education, Research and Extension related to horticulture and allied subjects. The university at present has 4 Horticultural Colleges, 5 Polytechnics, 27 Research Stations and 3 KVKs located in 9 agro-climatic zones of the state.