Technologies
Title: | Micropropagation technology for triploid seedless watermelon and F1 hybrids |
Area: | Agricultural Sciences |
Sub Area: | Food development |
Focus Area: | Agriculture |
Developing Agency: | Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology developed |
Email: | director.iihr@icar.gov.in |
| Website Link : | https://iihr.res.in/micropropagation-technology-triploid-seedless-watermelon-f1-hybrids |
Brief Description
Description : | Tissue culture-based technology facilitating the rapid multiplication of elite varieties, f1 hybrids and seedless types of watermelon from a few seeds. triploid watermelon commands high customer preference due to absence of seeds. non- availability of planting material is a major limitation |