Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title :

Development of Doubled haploids in Hot and Sweet peppers for creating and utilizing novel genetic variations.

Area of research :

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus area :

Botany, Vegetable Science

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Manisha Mangal, Principal scientist, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Timeline Start Year :

2023

Timeline End Year :

2025

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

Microspore culture induces embryogenic development, leading to haploid plants. Researchers aim to develop doubled haploid lines in hot and sweet pepper hybrids through anther culture/microspore embryogenesis. This creates new genetic recombination and selects useful variability for improved varieties in capsicum, meeting farmers' and consumers' demands for yield traits, productivity, quality, and stress tolerance.

Co-PI:

Dr. Arpita Srivastava, Dr. Anil Khar, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Total Budget (INR):

32,81,192

Organizations involved