Research
Title : | Development of genomic resources and tools for applications in castor breeding |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Plant Breeding |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. S. Senthilvel, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Timeline Start Year : | 2017 |
Timeline End Year : | 2022 |
Contact info : | r.durgaprasad@icar.gov.in; b.gayatri@icar.gov.in; senthilvel.senapathy@icar.gov.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | To develop ‘marker tool kit’ for wilt resistance breeding in castor. To establish gene diversity for wilt resistance in castor and develop gene specific near isogenic lines. To validate/detect novel QTLs associated with resistance to gray mold in castor. To detect QTLs associated with resistance to reniform nematode in castor |
Co-PI: | Dr. R. D. Prasad, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Dr. M. Santha Lakshmi Prasad, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Mrs. B. Gayathri, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Telangana 500030 Funding Agency :Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | |