ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Bengaluru 560 089, India ISO 9001:2008 Certified ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Hesaraghatta Lake Post Bengaluru - 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.res.in Correct Citation ICAR-IIHR Annual Report 2015-16 ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India June 29, 2016 Published by Dr. M. R. Dinesh Director Editorial and Publication Committee Chairperson: Dr. S. Shivashankar Members: Dr. Reju M. Kurian Dr. G. Selvakumar Ms. P. L. Anushma Mr. A. K. Jagadeesan Member Secretary: Mr. A. N. Lokesha Editorial Assistance: Bhagabati Rout Printed at: Jwalamukhi Mudranalaya Pvt. Ltd. Ph : +91-80-26617243, E-mail :
[email protected] Contents Preface 1. Executive Summary 1 2. Introduction 9 3. Research Achievements 3.1. Crop Genetic Resources 22 3.2. Crop Improvement 33 3.3. Crop Production 60 3.4. Crop Protection 74 3.5. Crop Utilization and Farm Mechanization 83 3.6. Economics of Production, Statistical Research and Computer Application 88 3.7. Extension Research 91 4. All India Coordinated Research Projects 94 5. Transfer of Technology 96 6. Education, Training and Capacity Building 108 7. Awards and Recognitions 116 8. Linkages and Collaborations 120 9. Publications 128 10. Research Projects 146 11. Commercialization of Technologies 154 12. RAC, IRC, IMC - Major Recommendations 155 13. Presentation of Papers in Conferences, Seminars etc. 163 14. Symposia, Seminars, Other Events 174 15. Women Empowerment 180 16. Tribal Sub Plan 181 17.