About
The Division of Fruit Crops was started in 1968 to cater to the research and development needs in tropical and subtropical fruits at national level. The division focuses on genetic improvement, development and refinement of fruit crops. It also offers courses on breeding of fruit crops and national problems in fruit crops to postgraduate students of Fruit Science.
The Mandate
To carry out the basic, strategic and applied research for higher productivity, quality and utility of fruit crops in tropical agro-climatic zones of India.
To be the National Active Germplasm Sites (NAGS) for major fruit crops and their effective management.
To conduct teaching and training programmes for development of human resources.
Thrust Areas
- Breeding for yield, quality and biotic and abiotic stresses.
- High density planting (HDP), canopy management and crop regulation.
- Fruit crop based farming systems.
- Intercropping in pre-bearing orchard systems.
Field Gene Bank Collections at Present
767
Mango
265
Pomegranate
20
Grapes
171
Jackfruit
67
Guava
95
Jamun
52
Sapota
35
Papaya
48
Custard Apple
35
Pummelo
119
Bael
58
Tamarind
16
WoodApple
6
Dragonfruit
47
Avocado
32
Garcinia
Mother Plants Field Gene Bank
The Division maintains mother banks of all released varieties in an area about 20 acres for multiplication purpose.
Research Field Facility : 130 acres
Division of Fruit Crops offers training to the fruit growers and entrepreneurs on “Assisted Pollination in Arka Sahan” and “Seed production in Papaya”.
