The University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot (UHS Bagalkot) is a state public university located in Bagalkote district of Karnataka, India. It is dedicated to teaching, research, and extension activities in the field of horticulture, and is among the few universities in India established exclusively for horticultural sciences.
| Name | University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot |
|---|---|
| Type | State public university |
| Specialisation | Horticultural sciences |
| Location | Bagalkote, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Karnataka |
Horticulture is an important segment of Karnataka's agricultural economy, with the state being a leading producer of crops such as grapes, pomegranate, mango, banana, areca nut, chilli, and a range of vegetables and spices. To consolidate horticultural education, research, and extension under a single dedicated institution, the Government of Karnataka created a separate university for horticultural sciences with its headquarters at Bagalkote, a region known for its horticultural diversity in the northern part of the state.
The university focuses on undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes related to horticulture and allied disciplines. Typical areas of teaching and research at such an institution include:
Constituent colleges and research stations of the university are spread across multiple districts of Karnataka, allowing region-specific research on horticultural crops suited to varied agro-climatic zones.
UHS Bagalkot carries out extension activities aimed at farmers, including the dissemination of improved horticultural varieties, training programmes, demonstrations, and advisory services. Its research stations contribute to varietal improvement, integrated pest and disease management, and the development of standard package of practices for horticultural crops grown in Karnataka.
By concentrating exclusively on horticulture, the university supplements the broader work of the state's agricultural universities and supports the growth of high-value horticultural production, post-harvest management, and agribusiness in Karnataka. It also produces trained human resources for the horticulture department, research institutions, and the private agri-horticultural sector.