Research
Title : | Engineering cotton leaf curl virus interference using the CRISPR-Cas9 system in plants |
Area of research : | Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Plant pathology, Genetics |
Principal Investigator : | Dr Vinay Kumar, Assistant Professor, Central University of Punjab (CUP), Punjab |
Timeline Start Year : | 2022 |
Contact info : | vinayihbt@gmail.com |
Associated Programme / Scheme : | Core Research Grant (CRG) |
Details
Executive Summary : | This project aims at optimisation of CLCuV interference using CRISPR-CAs9 technology and generated information can be useful for further development of transgenic cotton plants with complete tolerance for the protection of crop losses/yield reduction. This potential strategy could be a sustainable approach for the development of tolerant crops against diseases mediated by DNA viruses. |
Total Budget (INR): | 39,14,832 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Central University of Punjab (CUP), Punjab Funding Agency :Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST) | |