Indian Journal of Horticulture
  • Year: 1953
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 4

A Promissing Guava (Lucknow No. 49) for the Agency Tracts of the Andhra State

  • Author:
  • M. V. Ramasomayazulu
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 154 to 156

Govt. Fruit Gardents, Araku Valley

Abstract

The importance of the Agency tracts of Andhra for extending guava is discussed.

The physical features of the tract and the localities suitable for raising commercial orchards have been critically reviewed, based on the experience of survey of these Agency areas.

The investigations carried on. the Government Fruit Farm at Araku Valley have been given.

Some suggestions on the establishing of regional fruit stations in these tracts, for studying various varieties and for training personnel for extension work are brought out. A solution to the marketing and transport problems has been cited.