Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University is a state university in Andhra Pradesh, India, dedicated to education, research and extension in the field of horticultural science. The university is located at Venkataramannagudem, near Tadepalligudem in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 2007 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and was formerly known as the Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University.
| Name | Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University |
|---|---|
| Former name | Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University |
| Type | State university |
| Established | 2007 |
| Founder | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Location | Venkataramannagudem, near Tadepalligudem |
| District | West Godavari |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Focus | Horticultural science |
Horticulture is a significant component of Andhra Pradesh's agricultural economy, with the state producing a wide range of fruits, vegetables, spices and plantation crops. To consolidate teaching and research in this domain under a dedicated institution, the Government of Andhra Pradesh carved out a specialised university devoted exclusively to horticulture. The institution was originally constituted as the Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University and was subsequently renamed in honour of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, popularly known as Y.S.R., who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
The university focuses on the education and research of horticultural science. Its mandate covers teaching, research and extension activities relating to horticultural crops, complementing the broader agricultural research and education ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh.
The main campus is situated at Venkataramannagudem, a locality near the town of Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district. The Godavari delta region in which the university is located is one of the agriculturally productive belts of Andhra Pradesh.
As a state university dedicated solely to horticulture, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University plays a specialised role within the agricultural higher-education framework of Andhra Pradesh. The creation of a separate horticultural university reflects the policy emphasis on developing focused human resources and research capacity for horticultural crops, distinct from the broader agricultural sciences handled by general agricultural universities.