Research

Dr.H.S.Shivaramu
Director of Research
University of Agricultural Sciences,
GKVK, Bangalore-560 065

+91 9449866903 +91 8023330206 | dr@uasbangalore.edu.in druasgkvkb@gmail.com

The research programmes are oriented towards improving the potentials of various crops and related inputs and resources in agriculture, besides focusing attention on biotechnology research, cropping system research, farming systems approach, management of resources likes land, water etc. By and large, these programmes are mainly of applied in nature for solving problems of farming community of specific location along with aiming for overall increase in agriculture production of the State.

The University coordinates location-specific, strategic and participatory research programmes in 12 Agricultural Research Stations situated in 10 Southern Districts of the state, mainly to address issues of small and marginal farmers to improve their standard of living while ensuring food security by enhancing productivity and agricultural resources efficiency with no adverse effects. Concerted efforts are being made to evolve sustainable technologies to address location-specific problems in agriculture and its allied fields.

Agro Climatic Zones

Research Stations

AICRPS

>200

Ongoing Projects

>300

Varieties

>600

Technologies

Directorate of Research

UAS takes pride in not only providing exceptional academic programs, but also exposing students to the research process by inviting them to participate in project teams lead by internationally recognized faculty. Students are encouraged to get out of the classroom and into the field, the greenhouse, or the lab, where they experience the excitement of discovery while translating knowledge into action. Through outstanding and innovative research programs, UAS faculty, staff, and students are tackling today’s biggest issues in health, the economy, and the environment; they are making a difference.