Collection, conservation and Morpho-phenological characterization of citrus germplasm of North East India

Implementing Organization

ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute

Principal Investigator

"Dr. Julius Uchoi

ICAR- Ntional Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Umiam, Meghalaya

Principal Investigator

Dr. Ashutosh Murkute

ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI), Nagpur, Maharashtra

Principal Investigator

Dr. Chandan Maiti

School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University, Nagaland

Principal Investigator

Dr. Dwipendra Thakuria

College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, CAU, Umiam, Meghalaya

Principal Investigator

Dr. Surendra Malik

ICAR- Ntional Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi

Principal Investigator

Dr.

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Prashant Tejkumar

ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharshtra

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Sikha Deka

Citrus Research Station (CRS), AAU, Tinsukia, Assam

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Sailen Gogoi

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, Assam

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Priyabata Sen

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, Assam

About

The Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia, Assam will act as LEAD CENTER and HUB (Field Gene Bank and Cryo GeneBank) and the project will be functional in multi-institutional mode involving Partner Institutions viz. ICAR-NBPGR,New Delhi,ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur, CCRI-Regional Centre, BiwanathCharali, Assam, College of PG Studies, CAU, Umiam, Meghalaya, HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi, College of Horticulture & Forestry, CAU, Pasighat, College of Horticulture, CAU, Bermoik, Sikkim, CAU-KVK, Sipahijala, Tripura, KVK, Khawzawl, Champhai, Mizoram, SASARD, Nagaland University, Medziphema and IBSD, Iroisemba, Manipur.

Achievements

A total of 778 citrus germplasm accessions have been collected across HUB and spoke centres, with363accessions assigned IC numbers. Conservation efforts include the establishment of Field Gene Bank (FGB) and Cryo Gene Bank at AAU-CPCR, Tinsukia, and mini clonal repositories at all spoke centres. The project has achieved significant milestones in citrus germplasm collection, documentation, characterization, and conservation. The development of FGBs, CGB, and mini clonal repositories lays a strong foundation for future research, breeding programs, and sustainable citrus cultivation in the region. The collaborative effort among the HUB and spoke centres ensures regional genetic diversity is preserved and utilized effectively

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Funding Organization

Department of Science and Technology (DBT)

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Area of Research

Agricultural Sciences

Focus Area

Germplasm Conservation, Plant Genetics

Start Date

2021

End Date

2025

Status

Completed

Contact

julius.uchoi@icar.org.in; crs_tsk@aau.ac.in; lotus.thiru@gmail.com; csmaiti@nagalanduniversity.ac.in; thakuria.dwipendra@yahoo.co.in; skm1909@gmail.com; sarat.saikia17@gmail.com; jashmine199011@gmail.com; chfdeanpsg@gmail.com; yamunapandey1988@gmail.com; citrusgkhawzawl@gmail.com; sawmi77@rediffmail.com, huidrom_sunitibala@rediffmail.com; jptejj@gmail.com; sikhadekacrs@gmail.com; saileng63@rediffmail.com; pbsen14@yahoo.co.in

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