Research
Title : | Screening and identification of dependable sources of resistance to insect pests of castor and deciphering the associated mechanisms |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Agriculture Entomology |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. P. Duraimurugan, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Timeline Start Year : | 2017 |
Timeline End Year : | 2022 |
Contact info : | p.duraimurugan@icar.gov.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | To improve methodology for mass screening of castor genotypes for resistance to sucking pests. To identify castor genotypes resistant to sucking pests. To study mechanisms and inheritance pattern of resistance to sucking pests |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Telangana 500030 Funding Agency :Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | |