- Evaluation of genetic resources
- Develop region-specific high yielding varieties/hybrids with resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses
- Develop economically viable production and protection technologies to augment the production
- Evaluate the varieties/hybrids and the technologies of national and regional importance through multi location testing
- Provide the base for exchange of scientific information, inter-institutional and inter- disciplinary linkages between the National Institutes and State Agricultural Universities
- Transfer of technology
- Production of breeder seed of improved varieties and parents of hybrids
(AICRP-Sunflower)
