Development of high yielding rice varieties suitable for rice based cropping system and tolerance against the major biotic (BPH, Sheath blight) and abiotic stress (submergence)
Collection, characterization and evaluation of local landraces and popular varieties of rice and pulses.
Development of production technology for rice, maize, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables with focus on Integrated nutrient management, Weed management
Standardisation of Sowing window for rice and other crops and evaluation of productivity and profitability of different Rice based cropping systems.
Integrated Farming System Research.
Development of Integrated pest management (IPM) modules for the major insect pest and diseases of rice, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables.
Study of seasonal incidence of the major insect pest in relation to different abiotic factors and development of pest forewarning models.
Comparative efficacy of different new generation safer insecticides and bio-pesticides against the major insect pests and their effect on beneficial insects.
Screening of different popular varieties and local land races for their pest tolerance.
Standardisation of Organic & Natural Farming Package of Practice for aromatic rice, vegetables and spices.