Objectives

1. To coordinate multilocation testing of germplasm and advance breeding materials for evaluating appropriate region/location specific improved varieties.
2. To organize and conduct strategic and applied research of inter-disciplinary nature for evolving appropriate region/location specific package of practices for crop production.
3. To develop region or location specific strategies for integrated disease and pest management.
4. Enhancement and maintenance of disease free nucleus seed material for distribution to the cooperating organizations.
5. To disseminate generated information and technology.