M. H. Marigowda

M. H.. Marigowda(Maragowdanahalli Hombegowda marigowda) is also known as Father of Horticulture in India.
Dr Marigowda, a horticultural expert, born in a Vokkaliga family, had dedicated his life for the development of Horticulture in Karnataka as it would help in uplifting farmers and provide healthy food for the society as a whole. He had envisaged setting up of farms and farmer outlets in every district and taluk in the State, apart from measures to offer courses in horticulture at Lalbagh, Bengaluru.
When Dr. M. H. Marigowda took charge as the "Superintendent of Horticulture" in Mysore, in 1951, the developmental works in the state started at an unprecedented pace.
8 August is celebrated as "Dr. M. H. Marigowda Foundation Day". Dr Manmohan Attavar is the President of M.H. Marigowda Horticultural Education and Research Foundation.
Thus, he was responsible for elevating the minor Department of Horticulture to a major Department. 
Thus, through multifarious achievements and feats, the state of Karnataka became the "Horticultural State of India", and Dr. Marigowda’s name became immortal in the annals of Horticulture development in Karnataka. 
A succinct biographical sketch of M. H. Marigowda was well portrayed by noted Indian journalist, writer, critic and editor S. R. Ramaswamy in his book "Deeptimantaru".