Collection, Characterization and Conservation of rice germplasm
Development of high yielding rice varieties of different duration groups through Inter-disciplinary approach in collaboration with International Rice Research Institute, Philippines and Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad.
Synthesis of modern rice hybrids with superior grain quality which are capable of yielding beyond the yield plateau using three and two-line breeding systems
Creation and characterization of new genes of temperature sensitive genic male sterility through induced mutagenesis.
Improvement of agronomic features of the old varieties through induced mutagenesis
Nutritional genomics for improving the nutritive and medicinal values of rice
Integration of practical molecular breeding tools with classical approaches in creating new drought, salt and submergence tolerant rice cultivars
Providing a high quality phenotyping platform for drought tolerance and aerobic rice.
Studies on the diversity of pathogens and pests and, pyramiding genes responsible for major biotic stresses
Imparting modern technical skills in rice cultivation, production of hybrid rice seeds through customized training programmes and front line demonstrations.
Strengthening the supply chain of the seeds of improved rice varieties and hybrids through maintenance breeding.