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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, a premier institution of agricultural education and research in the country, began as a small agricultural research farm in 1899 on 30 acres of land donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore and appointed Dr. Lehmann, German Scientist to initiate research on soil crop response with a Laboratory in the Directorate of Agriculture. Later under the initiative of the Dewan of Mysore Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah, the Mysore Agriculture Residential School was established in 1913 at Hebbal which offered Licentiate in Agriculture and later offered a diploma programme in agriculture during 1920. The School was upgraded to Agriculture Collegein 1946 which offered four year degree programs in Agriculture. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963. Dr. Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India inaugurated the University on 21st August 1964.

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Subject: Food Science and Technology × End date: 2009 × Start date: 2005 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    PREVALENCE AND NUTRITIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY OF OESOPHAGEAL CANCER PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RETINOL STATUS
    (University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2005-06-21) KAVITHA, T.N.; RAMA, K. NAIKT
    ABSTRACT Oesophageal cancer is an important public health problem in Northern Karnataka. Hence, a study was conducted to assess the prevalence and nutritional status in relation to retinol status of cancer patients. Thirty oesophageal cancer patients, an equal number of matched and unmatched controls were selected. The information regarding dietary and nutritional parameters of selected sample were collected through appropriate tools. The results of the study revealed that the incidence of different types of cancer recorded over 10 years from KCTRl, Hubli was higher in the year 1993 (2224 cases) followed by 1992 (2081 cases). Cancer of pharynx was found:higher among males and in females genital tract cancer was high. The total number of oesophageal cancer cases recorded from 1977 to 2002 were 7416. Majority of the selected patients were found to have significantly lower body weight and MUAC. Majority of the patients (30%) belonged to CED Grade 11. The mean daily food intake, nutrient intake and nutrient adequacy of patients was significantly lower as compared to controls. All the patients completely avoided hard rotis and fried foods. The frequency of consumption of p-carotene rich foods by patients was less compared to controls. Most of the patients experienced muscle wasting (46.67%). Dysphagea was common problem in patients. The mean haemoglobin level of patients was 10.39 g/dl, biurea, serum creatinine and alkaline phosphatase value were within the normal range. The patients mean serum retinol level was 12.77 pg/100 ml depicting 86.67 per cent of patient was in low category level. The correlation coefficient indicated significant positive relationship between frequency and duration of illness with serum retinol level in patients particularly who were affected in middle third site.