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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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    THEME GARDENS: AN ASSESSMENT OF THEIR CONCEPTUALIZATION IN BENGALURU
    (University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2015-01-10) CHARAN, A.; SATHYANARAYANA, B. N.
    Natural settings make us feel one with nature and at peace with the universe which in turn could lead to transcendental experience. A garden has always been an interesting and masterly synthesis of geometric or fantastic realities and plant elements skillfully combined one with the other, thus representing a privileged place for experimentation of the artistic sense and planning wits in all civilizations. Themed Gardens are not a new concept. In the ancient India, though not known for any style of its own the gardens created were of theme or subject based for example, Udyana, Promododyana, Nandanavana and Vrikshavatica where each served a purpose. The aim of theme gardens and their interpretation is to bridge the gap between people and plants. Bengaluru, despite being one of the fastest growing cities in India, has still managed to hold on to its status as the ‘Garden City of India’. Yet, in recent times, many green spaces are being encroached on for developmental activities, amongst vociferous protests by local citizens, while at the same time a number of smaller neighborhood parks have been created in many locations. Therefore, the focus of the study was to analyze Bengalureans’ notions, ideas and beliefs qualitatively. Ex-post facto research design was used. Participants were randomly chosen to answer a questionnaire, among the park visitors irrespective of their age, social status and occupational back ground. Survey was conducted among visitors of urban theme gardens/park in the metropolitan city of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Hence, this study provides baseline surveys of species composition of plants and trees in the public parks of Bengaluru city and an understanding about the public’s perceptions with respect to theme gardens, particularly their perception specifics so that ‘theme gardens’ can be conceptualized to best suit the needs and interests of Bengalureans.
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    STUDIES ON CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES IN MICROPROPAGATION OF PHILODENDRON (Philodendron xanadu)
    (University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2009-07-25) CHARAN, A.; SATHYANARAYANA, B. N.
    Cost effective alternatives for various expensive tissue culture inputs were tested for their suitability in micropropagation of Philodendron xanadu. Among the various alternatives gelling agents tested, tapioca flour at a concentration of 8 g/l, was found to be the best substitute to agar as the former supported plant growth which was on par with the plant growth in agar gelled media. And the cost of gelling agent for every liter of media can be reduced by Rs. 7/- , as compared with agar. Coir fibre was cheaper than all other alternatives, in case of liquid culture, where it served as an efficient supporting matrix. Refined table sugar at a concentration of 3% (w/v) brings down the cost of carbon source by Rs. 17.40 per liter of media, with no compromise in any of the growth parameters. Similarly sterile tap water and diffused natural sunlight can also be used as very economical substitutes to conventional double distilled water and fluorescent tube lights respectively. Plant growth in all these cases was found to be on par with each other, with respect to all parameters. The results clearly indicate that there is every possibility to reduce the cost of micropropagation of philodendron by utilizing the alternatives recommended in this study and it is in the best interest of the nation that similar studies be conducted on other crops of importance as well.