Research
Title : | Optimization of regeneration and transformation protocols to realize grey mold resistant transgenic castor (Ricinus communis L.) |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Plant genomics |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. V. Dinesh Kumar, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Timeline Start Year : | 2017 |
Timeline End Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | vdinesh.kumar1@icar.gov.in; mulpuri.sujata@icar.gov.in; ushakiran.b@icar.gov.in; hhk.swamy@icar.gov.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | To develop transformation protocols in castor through tissue culture and in planta methods. To realize transgenic castor plants using single gene and multi-gene constructs developed at IIOR using the standardized protocol(s). Characterization of the obtained transgenic plants |
Co-PI: | Dr. M. Sujatha, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Mrs. B. Usha Kiran, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Dr. H. H. Kumaraswamy, 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 | |