Research
Title : | Elucidating the molecular mechanisms governing sex expression in castor (Ricinus communis L.) |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Plant genetics |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Sujatha T. P, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Timeline Start Year : | 2012 |
Timeline End Year : | 2018 |
Contact info : | mulpuri.sujata@icar.gov.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | To identify and multiply pistillate/parental lines of castor with distinct sex expression pattern under defined conditions. To identify the floral developmental stages in castor parental lines/varieties. To elucidate the cytogenetic and epigenetic mechanisms of sex expression in castor. To evaluate the role of coding and non coding transcripts in sex expression in castor |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Telangana 500030 Funding Agency :Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | |