Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy, Sangareddy District.

Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy was originally a horse breeding farm in the erstwhile Hyderabad State. It is therefore not surprising that till today, it is locally called `Asthabal` (Meaning a stud farm). In the year 1918, it was taken over by the Agricultural Department to start an Agricultural farm. Later, in 1941, with the introduction of a scheme on Annonaceous fruits, it came to be known as Fruit Research Station. Work began with collection and breeding of annonaceous fruits and later with mango. The performance of mango varieties from different regions was excellent and this station was chosen in 1958 as one of the centers in the research programme of the India Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). After the formation of AP Agricultural University, this station was transferred from the State Department of Agriculture to the University on 1st July 1966.In the year 1971,All india co-ordinated research project on sub tropical fruits AICRP(SFT) on mango and guava scheme was initiated by the ICAR.The fruit research station,Sangareddy came into the perview of Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University from june 2007 after the separation from ANGRAU.The Andhra Pradesh Horticultural university was renamed as Dr.Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY in the year 2011.Dr.Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Renamed as SRI KONDA LAXMAN TELANGANA STATE HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY in the year 2014 after formation of Telangana State.

Located 64 Km from Hyderabad, the capital city of the Telangana State, on the Mumbai highway, the station is in the heart of Sangareddy town, the headquarters of Sangareddy District. The elevation above mean sea level is 515 m and average annual rainfall is about 800 mm. Summer temperatures go up 420C and in winter, the lowest temperature is about 70C. Soils range from light sandy loams (chalka) to clay loams. The total area of Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy is 65.44ha (161.5 acres). Following is the break-up of this area.

 

Germplasm Wealth Of Fruit Research Station Sangareddy

• The Fruit Research Station is the oldest and prestigious Research Institute and stands 3rd in terms of maintenance of mango and guava germplasm of the country.
• The Fruit Research Station, Sangareddy is being visited by His Excellency Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister, Minister of Horticulture Govt. of AP., Minister of Horticulture, Govt. of Maharashtra etc.
• During the visit of Quinquennial Review Team (QRT) (2002-2007) OF The AICRP (STF) on Mango and Guava, the scheme operation at Fruit Research Station has been given National level ‘A’ grade.
• During the 20th Group Worker’s meeting on AICRP (STF) held at RARS, Periyakulam during 29th September, 2011 to 2nd October, 2011, the AICRP (STF) operating at Fruit Research Station, has scored maximum marks in the score card and has been awarded a memento in the presence of Dr. H.P.Singh, DDG (Horticulture).

MANDATE
This station works with tropical and sub-tropical fruit crops such as mango, guava, Annonaceous fruits and Sapota. However the major interest is in mango.

• Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm of tropical and sub-tropical fruits such as mango, guava, sapota, annonaceous fruits with special emphasis on mango.
• To develop appropriate production technology in these fruits based on location specific problems.
• Alternation of flowering and fruiting is a serious problem in many fruit tree species. Flowering studies aim at understanding the physiology of flowering and to overcome alternate bearing.
• To standardize propagation techniques, rootstocks and control of tree vigor in fruit trees for high-density orcharding.
• To propagate planting material of good pedigree for supply to different Government and private agencies.
• To impart training to sponsored candidates on nursery and orchard management and to disseminate the technology to the fruit growers.