Focus On Medicinal Crops: Governor

Siddipet/Hyderabad, Dec 24 (Maxim News): Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan laid stress on researchers focusing on medicinal crops.

The Governor delivered the second convocation address at the Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticulture University, Mulugu, in Siddipet district. Recently, she said fruits, vegetables, and flowers are part of the country’s culture. “However, at the same time, there is a need to expand research activity focusing on medicinal crops. She appreciated the students for choosing agriculture, particularly, horticulture, showing that they are coming forward to serve the country. She asked the university to play a key role in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as vegetables and fruits constitute a part of a balanced dietary intake.

She recalled the importance of vegetables and fruits during Covid, which had taught lessons on how nutritious intake of food was important. She outlined that young horticulture graduates should contribute to designing gardens. “Cultivation of horticulture crops, marketing and exports would contribute to development”.

The Governor pointed out how the intake of traditional food helped “our forefathers’ lifestyle diseases, like blood pressure and BP was not prevalent. “Besides, she said there are different varieties of rice available in Tamil Nadu. But, in the Telugu States polished rice is preferred. She stressed the need for reducing the consumption of rice and increasing the incorporation of alternatives like pulses and fruits in food intake. (Maxim News)

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