Present research status
- Genetic improvement
- Evaluation of basic germplasm.
- Selection of lines with yield and production stability.
- Pest resistance and stress tolerance breeding.
- Earliness and shattering resistance
- Plant protection
- Development of disease and insect resistant varieties
- Survey and surveillance of major pests and diseases
- Development of appropriate pest control measures
- Cultural practices
- Development of POP (package of practice) for different agro-ecological conditions
- Pulse in cropping system
- Suitability of different genotypes for different cropping system
- Plant nutrient requirements
- Dose and type of fertilizers
- Compost, bio-fertilizers, time of their application etc.
- Seed production
- Production of nucleus and breeder’s seed
- Maintain genetic purity and seed quality
- Mechanization and post-harvest technology
- Improve post-harvest handling
- Efficient tillage method
- Herbicide use
- Use of farm equipment
- Product quality
- Cooking and nutritional qualities
- Usage in food and animal feed
- Reduce toxic effects