Research
Title : | Development of Doubled haploids in Hot and Sweet peppers for creating and utilizing novel genetic variations |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Agricultural Sciences, Vegetable Sciences, Plant Biology |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Manisha Mangal,Principal scientist,ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
Timeline Start Year : | 2023 |
Timeline End Year : | 2024 |
Contact info : | manishamangal@rediffmail.com |
Details
Executive Summary : | Present project envisages the development of doubled haploid lines in selected hybrids of hot and sweet pepper through anther culture / microspore embryogenesis with the ultimate aim of creating new genetic recombination as well as to select useful variability which can be utilized for developing improved varieties in capsicum to meet the demands of farmers as well as consumers with respect to yield traits, productivity, quality as well as biotic and abiotic stress tolerance. |
Co-PI: | Dr. Arpita Srivastava, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi, Dr. Anil Khar, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi |
Total Budget (INR): | 32,81,192 |
Organizations involved
Funding Agency : | https://iari.res.in/en/index.php |