Research
Title : | Exploitation of inter and intraspecific genetic resources for development of agronomically superior inbred lines and populations in sunflower |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Plant genetics |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. M. Sujatha, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Timeline Start Year : | 2015 |
Timeline End Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | mulpuri.sujata@icar.gov.in; vdinesh.kumar1@icar.gov.in; mangesh.dudhe@icar.gov.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | Validation of trait specific germplasm accessions and development of inbreds for early maturity, high oil and high yield. Introgression of resistance to Alternariaster helianthi through conventional and biotechnological tools. Identification of physiologically efficient lines and lines tolerant to temperature and water logging. Validation of trait specific germplasm for resistance to Alternariaster helianthi, SND and powdery mildew and development of inbreds for disease resistance. Incorporation of leaf hopper resistance in promising inbreds |
Co-PI: | Dr. V. Dinesh Kumar, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Dr. M. Y. Dudhe, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Dr. H. P. Meena, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, and others |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Telangana 500030 Funding Agency :Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | |