About Us
The University was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh through G.O.Ms.No.134 dated 26-06-2007 at Venkataramannagudem, near Tadepalligudem in West Godavari District. It is the second Horticultural University in the country. Andhra Pradesh being the leader in the production of mango, oil palm, chillies, turmeric, sweet orange, papaya and second largest producer of total fruits and spices richly deserves Horticultural University to increase the productivity, sustaining the productivity and commercialization of Horticulture in the State.
Started functioning w.e.f 26th June 2007, the university was managed by the Agricultural Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary to the Government, ATM as the Special Officer supported by an Officer on Special Duty and Coordinator drawn from the Achrya NG Ranga Agricultural University. Three new Colleges of Horticulture, one each at Venkataramannagudem in West Godavari District, Mojerla in Mahaboobnagar District and Anantharajupet in Kadapa District were started in the 2007-08 academic year. The UG and PG educational programmes being offered at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad under Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University were also brought into the fold of Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University from 2007-08 academic year onwards.
The University runs on the Land Grant pattern followed in the USA, with emphasis on Education, Research and Extension of Horticulture. Therefore, the mandate of the University is –
Human Resource Development through education
Conduct need based research
Dissemination of the proven technologies developed through research
Area of Excellence
Dr. YSRHU area of excellence lies in Research, Education and Extension in horticultural crops on Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers ,spices, plantation , medicinal and aromatic crops and their post harvest management and value addition.
Research Capability and Focus Area
Thrust Areas of Research
1. Increasing Productivity.
2. Sustaining productivity under biotic and abiotic stresses.
3. Improving nutritive value and food safety.
4. Environment Protection.
5. Increasing Profitability to farmers.
6. Export Promotion.
7. Minimization of post harvest losses.
8. Processing and value addition.
Academic Facilities
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University presently is having 4 Horticultural Colleges , 4 Affiliated Colleges, 4 Horticulture Polytechnics and 7 Affiliated Horticultural Polytechnic Colleges with well equipped Digital class rooms & hostels.
