Research Projects

1. Harnessing the potential of wild and unadapted germplasm in cotton improvement- A pre-breeding
   approach. (2018-2023)
2. Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated
   species of Gossypium. (2018-2023

3. Development of Cotton Leaf Curl Virus resistant genotypes using G.arboreum / G.herbaceum through
   introgression. (2015-2021)

4. Development of broad based high yielding varieties of diploid and tetraploid cotton through
   recurrent selection. (2020-2026)
5. Development of compact plant type with improved quality traits through selective mating
   system.(2017-2022)
6. Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre yield, quality andresistance to biotic stress
   (Jassid). (2005-2021)
7. MAS/MAB for Water-logging in Cotton. (2012-2023)
8. Breeding to improve performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in
   central India. (2015-2022)
9. Development of high yielding, early maturing Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum) genotypes
   suitable to south Zone. (2015-2023)
10. Breeding for early maturity compact plant type and jassid tolerance in cotton. (2014-22)

11. Breeding for high yielding, early maturing sucking pest tolerant extralong staple G.barbadense
    genotypes with improved fibre properties. (2017-2025)
13. Development of high strength cotton genotypes by reducing the short fiber content. (2017-2025)
14. Induced Mutagenesis for Improvement of ELS (G. barbadense) cotton. (2020-2025)
15. Development and Evaluation of ELS interspecific hybrids with better yield and fiber quality.
    (2019-2024)

15. Identification of male sterile plants in genetic male sterility (GMS) using molecular markers.
    (2012-2021)
16. Development of varieties of upland cotton having better fibre traits and tolerance to CLCuD.
    (2017-2025)

17. ICAR project on Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. (2007-2021)
18. Seed characterization based on protein quantification and profiling in cotton. (2019-2022)
19. Strategies to augment quality and storability of cotton seed under different environmental
    conditions. (2017-2022)

20. National Seed Project (Crops). (1999-2021)
21. Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system.
    (2003-2021)

22. An efficient regeneration system for transformation studies with CICRcry2Ab1Ac and fiber
    strength genes in Cotton (G. hirsutum).(2017-2022)
23. Exploration of genomic resources for identification of candidate genes and promoters for cotton
    improvement.(2020-2025)
24. Targeted mutagenesis of ghPHYA1 through CRISPR/Cas9 in Cotton. (2017-2023)
25. Development of Bt cotton varieties using deregulated and non deregulated transgenic events.
    (2018-2023)
26. Development of consensus genetic linkage map for Gossypium spp with SNP markers and QTL analysis
    for fibre traits. (2017-2021)
27. Unveiling the potential of cotton WNT-like gene in somatic embryogenesis through genetic
    engineering. (2018-2021)

28. Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders): Resistance Monitoring, Fitness Costs,
    Inheritance of Resistance to Cry toxins expressed in Bt cotton. (2017-2021)
29. Genetic diversity in geographical Population of Pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella
    (Saunders) in India. (2017-2021)
30. Studies on prevalence of Xanthomonas citri pv. malvacearum races of cotton and breeding for BLB
    resistant varieties. (2018-2021)
31. Identification of endophytes from cotton with special reference to desi cotton and evaluation of
    biocontrol activity against major diseases. (2017-2021)
32. Prevalence, distribution and management of emerging diseases and plant parasitic nematodes of
    cotton. (2020-2025)Sub project 1: Studies on inner boll rot of cotton caused by Pantoea
    spp. And other pathogens Sub project 2: Studies on target leaf spot of cotton caused by
    Corynespora cassiicola Sub project 3: Studies on grey mildew disease of cotton caused by
    Ramularia areola

33. Diversity, Ecology and improvement of eco-compatible management of Thrips in cotton ecosystem.
    (2017-2021)
34. Studies on symptom expression, host range, transmission and spread of Tobacco Streak Virus
    infecting Cotton. (2017-20)
35. Molecular characterization, virulence and genetic diversity analysis of Alternaria leaf spot
    disease of cotton. (2017-2021)
36. Prevalence, distribution and management of emerging diseases and plant parasitic nematodes of
    cotton. (2020-2025)Sub project 4: Studies on plant parasitic nematodes of cotton

37. Whitefly: Studies on ecology and host plant resistance. (2020-2023)

38. 38. Investigations on bioefficacy of entomopathogens against cotton Pink bollworm,
        Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders. (2020-2023)
    39. Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. (2010-2021)
    40. Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management
        Strategies. (2018-21)
    41. Identification of oviposition deterrent for ethological management of cotton bollworm
        Helicoverpa armigera Hübner. (2017-2022)

Investigations into exacerbation of pest status of cotton pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella
(Saunders) in the context of climate change through development of phenology model. (2017-2021) Studies
on chemical cues mediating sucking pests and natural enemy interactions in cotton eco-system.
(2016-2021) Push-pull strategy for management of pink bollworm in cotton. (2016-2021) Exploration of
beneficial microorganisms for biotic stress management in Cotton. (2020-2025) Sub project
3: Establishment of In-house short term culture collection repository Sub project 4: Mass
multiplication of CICRTrichocash (Trichodrma harzianum) and validation of their efficacy under MGMG
fields

46. Development of wireless smart trap for automated monitoring of lepidopterous pests in cotton.
    (2019-2022)
47. Biology and holistic management strategies for emerging pest Tea mosquito Bug (Helopeltis) in
    Cotton. (2020-2023)
48. Identification of semio-chemical associated with host plant cotton and insect pest stem weevil
    Pempheres affinis. (2019-2022)
49. Investigation on the susceptibility status and possible detoxification mechanism for
    neonicotinoids and newer molecules against cotton leaf hopper. (2019-2022)
50. Exploration of beneficial microorganisms for biotic stress management in Cotton.
    (2020-2025)Sub project 2: Development of biocontrol consortia with multifaceted fungi for
    the management of important pests and nematodes of cotton.

51. Exploration of beneficial microorganisms for biotic stress management in Cotton.
    (2020-2025)Sub project 1: Collection, characterization and evaluation of beneficial
    fungal microorganisms from North, Central and South Cotton growing zones.

52. Investigation on the effect of skips and multiples on the productivity of machine planted
    cotton. (2020-22)
53. Evaluation and Refinement of spindle type header prototype for development of a cotton picker
    (ICAR-CICR, Nagpur & CSIRCMERI-CoEFM, Ludhiana. (2019-2022)

54. Alleviating soil compaction – a production constraint in cotton. (2017-2022)
55. Validation of impact of input on economics of Bt –hybrid cotton+pigeon pea strip cropping.
    (2017-2021)
56. Improving farm income from cotton grown on shallow and calcareous soils farm income through Nano
    and other inputs.
57. Integrated farming system to double income of cotton farmer. (2017-2021)
58. Efficient nitrogen fixing legumes for cotton based cropping systems. (2015- 2021)
59. Studies on sorption of sulphur formulations and commercial nitro phosphate fertilizers to
    different soils. (2019-2021)
60. Evaluation of PGPR and microbial inoculants to alleviate drought stress in cotton (G. hirsutum
    L). (2019-2022)
61. Development of microbial biofilm formulations for cotton: effects on yield, pests, diseases and
    soil health. (2017-2022)
62. Microbial dissolution of carbonate to ameliorate soil sodicity in Black Soil Regions of
    Maharashtra. (2019-2022)
63. Bioprospecting microbial volatiles for plant growth promotion and sucking pest (Whitefly and
    Jassids) management in Bt cotton. (2019-2022)
64. Land resource inventory of Pench National Park for ecological restoration (NBSS & LUP, Pench
    Tiger Reserve Project). (2020-21)
65. Microbial interventions for potassium nutrition in cotton. (2017-2021)
66. Metabolite exploration of drought stress in cotton. (2017-2021)
67. Quantitative estimation of carbon and moisture fluxes over the cotton based agro-ecosystem:
    Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling. (2017-2021)
68. Estimating water footprint in cotton production system. (2019-2022)

69. Crop-weed interaction under ambient and elevated CO2 conditions (2020-2023)
70. Evaluation of agro techniques to overcome the impact of weather aberrations (drought, water
    logging) in ELS cotton. (2020-23)
71. Sustainable Intensification of Extra Long Staple Cotton Production in South Zone. (2019-2023)
72. Effect of long-term application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on continuous
    cultivation of Bt and non Bt cotton with maize cropping system under irrigated conditions.
    (2017-2022)
73. Exploiting the epigenetic transgene rational inheritance of stress responsive traits for
    imparting abiotic stress tolerance to cotton.(2016-2021)

74. Development of Cotton based cropping systems under Conservation Agriculture for North-Western
    Indian conditions. (2018-2023)
75. Enhancement in productivity of cotton through improvement in agro-techniques under North-Western
    Indian conditions. (2019-2022)

76. An Inclusive Agri-Business Model for Sustainable Cotton Marketing in the State of Maharashtra.
    (2018-2021)
77. e- Communication: Dissemination of Cotton Technology.(2017-2022)

78. Economic Analysis of Value Chain of the Cotton Market in Tamilnadu. (2020-2022)
79. Ex Ante analysis of the impact of COVID 19 on cotton economy in India. (2020-2022)
80. Development of Extension Model for Promoting the Production of Extra Long Staple Cotton in
    India. (2019-2021)
81. Discontinuing Adoption Behaviour of Cotton Growers and Scope for Continuous Adoption – A
    Critical Enquiry. (2019-2022)