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IIHR Annual Report 2009-10.Pdf INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH Annual Report 2009-10 Varieties identified during 2009-10 Arka Kanaka (Crossandra) Arka Ambara (Crossandra) Arka Pinkstar (Chrysanthemum) Arka Neelachal Kunkhi (Ivy gourd) Arka Neelachal Sabuja (Ivy gourd) Arka Neelachal Kirti (Pointed gourd) Arka Neelachal Shree (Spine gourd) Arka Neelachal Gaurav (Teasel gourd) Arka Aishwarya (Watermelon) F1 Arka Akash (Watermelon) F1 Arka Naveen (Gladiolus) Arka Gold (Gladiolus) Arka Amar (Gladiolus) Arka Dhanwantri (Mucuna) Arka Ashwini (Mucuna) Arka Nirantara (Tuberose) Arka Muthu (Watermelon) Arka Tejas (Dianthus) Technologies commercialized during 2009 - 10 Arka Swadista (Onion) Arka Ujjwal (Onion) Sl. Technology Licensee Arka Prabhath (Papaya) No. Arka Kiran (Guava) 1 Chilli CMS Line M/s Doctor Seeds. Lidhiana Arka Sharath (French bean) 2 Crossandra (Arka Ambara) Ekalavya Sasya Kshetra Pakegowdana Palya, Bangalore 3 Cost effective eco- friendly Para pheromone Technology Assigned to NRDC, Licensed from NRDC trap from effective monitoring of fruit flies to M/s. Rainbow Agro vet technologies Cuddapah. belonging to Bactrocera spp. M/s. Precision Agro technologies, Bangalore For use in Horticulture M/s Nandi Agro vet, Bangalore 4 A process for preparation of Crop specific foliar Technology licensed to M/s. Rainbow Agro vet micronutrient formulation for Banana (Musa sp.) through NRDC Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bangalore - 560 089, Karnataka, India Tel. No. : +91-80-28466420-423; +91-80- 28446140-143 Fax : 91-80-28466291 E-mail : [email protected] Website : http://www.iihr.ernet.in Published by Dr Amrik Singh Sidhu Director Compiled and edited by Dr. Debi Sharma Dr. B.N.S. Murthy Dr. D. Srinivas Murthy Dr. K. Hima Bindu Dr. B. Balakrishna Sri P.B.Gaddagimath Cover page design: Dr. B.N.S. Murthy Correct Citation IIHR - Annual Report-2009-10 Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Bangalore, Karnataka July 2010 Printed at Jwalamukhi Mudranalaya Pvt. Ltd. # 44/1, K.R. Road Basavanagudi, Bangalore - 560 004 Ph : +91-80-26617243, 26601064 E-mail : [email protected] CONTENTS Sl. No. Particulars Page No. Preface 1. Executive Summary in Hindi 1-6 1. Executive Summary 7-11 2. Introduction 12-16 3. Research Achievements 3.1 Crop Genetic Improvement 17-19 • Collection and evaluation • Characterization 3.2 Crop Improvement 19-32 • Breeding for high yield and quality • Breeding for biotic stress resistance • Breeding for abiotic stress resistance • Biotechnological Approaches in Crop improvement 3.3 Crop Production 32-43 • Canopy Architecture and Management • Extending the harvest period • Investigations on physiology of fruit disorders • Optimizing water productivity and nutrient management • Optimizing production under abiotic stress • Propagation and mass production of genuine and disease free planting material • Cropping system Studies • Protected cultivation • Organic farming • Pollination studies 3.4 Crop Protection 43-48 • Pest surveillance and disease forecasting • Minimisation of yield losses due to insect pests and diseases • Minimisation of yield losses due to nematodes • Minimisation of post harvest losses due to pests and diseases • Evaluation of safety of pesticide treatments • Molecular characterization and detection of plant pathogens • Chemical characterization of antifungal compounds from plants • Endophytic bacteria for disease control • Miscellaneous studies 3.5 Crop Utilisation and Farm Mechanization 48-52 • Extending storage life of fruits • Extending storage life of vegetables • Product Development and Value Addition • Optimization of packaging and transport • Use of crop residue and processing waste • Mechanization of production and processing of horticultural crops 3.6 Social Science Research and Computer Application 52-56 • Economics of Production • Marketing, supply chain and price analysis • Exports • Impact of IIHR technology • Statistical Models • Transfer of technology • Gender Mainstreaming in Horticulture • Documentation of organic technologies • Computer Application 4. Transfer of Technology 57-65 5. Education and Training 66-68 6. Awards and Recognitions 69-71 7. Linkages and Collaborations 72-73 8. All India Co-ordinated Research Projects 74-79 9. Publications 80-85 10. Research Programmes and Projects 86-94 11. Consultancy Services 95 12. Institute RAC/ IRC /QRT/IMC - Major Recommendations 96-99 13. Presentation of Papers by Scientists inConferences/Meetings/Seminars/Symposia, etc 100-105 14. Workshops/Seminars/Summer Institutes and Farmers’ Days Organized 106-113 15. Distinguished Visitors 114-115 16. Personnel 116-123 17. Women Empowerment 124-125 18. Miscellany 126-127 19. Meteorological Data 128 PREFACE mpact of climate change, a global phenomenon, is imminent on agricultural and horticultural Iproductivity in India. There is also a widespread concern regarding diminishing water availability. Under these circumstances, Indian horticulture faces greater challenges in sustaining production, promoting export and achieving nutritional security. Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, a premier national institute of ICAR, has directed its research programmes to meet these challenges. The scientists of the institute are working on well defined research projects on a time scale, seeking to overcome the genetic, physiological and other barriers in obtaining horticultural produce with optimum yield and quality. Work is also being carried out on reducing post harvest losses and value addition. Transfer of technologies developed, through commercialization, demonstrations, farmer- scientist interaction meets and other means ensure that the benefits of research carried out reaches the end user. During the year under report, four of Institute’s technologies have been commercialized, twenty three improved varieties identified for release at Institute level and three at State level. It gives me great pleasure in presenting this Annual Report, which summarizes various research findings and major accomplishments of the Institute during the year. I am thankful to all the members of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC), Institute Research Committee (IRC) and Project Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Committee for helping us improve our research efforts through their valuable inputs. The scientists of the Institute, ably supported by technical, administrative, supporting and auxillary staff members are worthy of all appreciation for their constant endeavor to achieve targets with dedication and commitment. The Institute Editorial and Publication Committee has prepared this report. I wish to place on record my sincere appreciation and compliments to the team comprising of Dr. Debi Sharma, Chairperson, Dr. B.N. Srinivasamurthy, Dr. D. Srinivasamurthy, Dr. Hima Bindu, Dr. B. Balakrishna, Shri P.B. Gaddagimath and Shri A. K. Jagdeeshan, Assistant Director (Official Language) for hindi translation of executive summary. I specially thank Dr. M.R. Hegde, Chairman, Research Management and Co-ordination Committee for providing various inputs. I take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the encouragement, guidance and support provided by Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary (DARE) and Director-General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and Dr. H.P Singh, Deputy Director General (Horticulture), ICAR, New Delhi. Bangalore 7 July, 2010 Amrik Singh Sidhu Director 1. 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