Projects

Institutional Projects

Genetic Resources and Crop Improvement
Sr.No Projects
1

Improvement of important commercial citrus scions and rootstocks through in vitro techniques

2

Retrofitting of Citrus nursery phase for optimizing the production costs of planting stock.

3

Genome editing through CRISPR/Cas9 system to improve citrus varieties

4

Genetic Improvement of Citrus through hybridization

5

Collection, conservation and characterization of citrus germplasm

6

Mutation breeding in citrus

Crop and Resource Management
Sr.No Projects
1

Development of INM – Module for Sustained Productivity of Citrus

2

Development of advanced citrus production system

3

Evaluation of citrus rootstocks for improving productivity and quality of citrus

4

Evaluation of citrus spp. on raised bed planting system

5

Demonstration of rejuvenation technologies of Citrus orchards

6

Natural and Organic Farming in Citrus

7

Precision citriculture through enhanced water and nutrient use efficiency in Nagpur mandarin

8

Subsurface Micro-Irrigation and fertigation schedule for quality production of Nagpur mandarin

9

Adoption and Impact Assessment of ICAR – CCRI Technologies in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra

Integrated pest and disease Management
Sr.No Projects
1

Molecular characterization of citrus trunk borer (Pseudonemophas versteegii): a major pest of Khasi mandarin in North eastern India.

2

Studies on species complexes of Citrus mites and its management

3

Endophytic bacteria and fungi as bioagents for management of Phytophthora diseases in citrus

4

Assessment of fungal pathogens associated with pre-harvest fruit drop in Nagpur mandarin (Citrus reticulata) and their integrated management

5

Studies on the prevalence and distribution of plant parasitic nematodes associated with citrus in India

Post-harvest Management and Value Addition
Sr.No Projects
1

Studies on extending the storage life of citrus fruits

2

Screening of citrus germplasm across India for bio-active compounds at maturity and during storage

3

Functional food, value added products and beverages from citrus fruits.

4

Development of high end value added products from commercial/underutilized citrus fruits and its by-products

RRCC, Biswanath, Assam
Sr.No Projects
1

Sub Project : Collection, conservation and characterization of citrus germplasm at RRCC

2

Evaluation of different Citrus species on raised and flat-bed planting system at RRCC, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

3

Citrus phenology under humid subtropical climate of NE India

Externally Funded Project

Sr.No Projects
1

Collection, Conservation and Morpho-Phenological Characterization of citrus germplasm of North East Region – DBT Funded

2

Development of sensor based fertgation scheduling for improving water productivity and nutritional density in citrus (citrus reticulata) – DST Funded

3

Utilization of citrus Microbiome in Rejuvenating khasi mandarin plants affected by important citrus diseases – DBT Funded

4

To develop potential inhibitor molecules against putative cystine-binding protein from Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus - SERB (DST funded).

5

Evaluation of antimicrobial Nano-zinc oxide-2S albumin protein formulation on HLB infected plants - SERB (DST funded).

6

Phytochemical characterization and nutritional profiling of germplasm diversity of citrus species existing in North East Region – DBT Funded

7

Effect of citrus root exudates on survival, penetration and development of Tylenchulus semipenetrans and meloidogyne indica - SERB (DST funded)

8

Horticulture Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project (HORTSAP) – Maharashtra State Government Funded

9

On site – DUS testing for registration of citrus varieties with PP&FRA – (PP&FRA Funded)

Contract Research Project

Sr.No Projects
1

Evaluation of scholar 230SC (Fludioxonil w/v 23% SC) for post-harvest disease management in Nagpur mandarin

2

Evaluation of MAK ADJUVOL as an adjuvant in Imidacloprid and Thiamethoxam against Insect pests of Citrus sponsored by M/S Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Mumbai

Network Project

Sr.No Projects
1

1. Consortium Research Platform on Vaccines and diagnostics (Citrus viruses)

Collaborative Programmes

Sr.No Projects
1

1. Geospatial assessment of citrus species in citrus gene sanctuary of Meghalaya (ISRO / NESAC collaboration)

2

Agri Drone Project (ADP) funded by DA&FW, New Delhi under Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization for Implementation of its Component I under Drone technology demonstration

AICRP Programmes

Sr.No Projects
1

AICRP – Varietal Improvement

2

AICRP - Citrus rootstocks

3

AICRP - Citrus Nutrition

4

AICRP - Citrus diseases – greening

Other Schemes

Sr.No Projects
1

Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP)

2

North Eastern Hill Region (NEH)

3

Tribal Sub-Plan Programme (TSP)

4

National Agricultural Innovation Fund (NAIF)

5

Agri-Business Incubation (ABI)