Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences

Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences in Anantapur is a specialized constituent college of Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University. It was established to promote education and research in horticulture, a vital sector for the economy of the arid Anantapur district, known for its fruit crops like mango, sweet orange, and pomegranate.

The college offers a four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture program. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering all aspects of horticultural science, including fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, and post-harvest technology. The college has a strong focus on practical training, with students gaining hands-on experience in its extensive horticultural farms.

The campus includes instructional farms, poly-houses, greenhouses, and laboratories for soil science, entomology, and plant pathology. The faculty consists of horticultural scientists and experts who are engaged in research to develop sustainable farming practices for the region. The college plays a crucial role in developing skilled professionals for the horticulture industry and providing scientific support to local farmers.