- Broadening of genetic base for breaking the yield barriers through augmentation and evaluation of novel germplasm for agro-economic traits and resistance to Alternaria, necrosis, powdery mildew and head borer in sunflower
- Development of early maturing sunflower hybrids and agro-techniques for spring and rabi-summer to fit in the cropping systems in northern and eastern India (Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa and Bihar)
- Development of integrated nutrient management packages with higher input use efficiency and cost reduction for sustainable production in sunflower based or including cropping systems and refinement and validation of cultural practices based on climatic changes.
- Development of integrated pest management strategies for Alternaria, SND and head borer in sunflower
- Production of breeder seed of latest released varieties and hybrids and conduct FLD in farmers field
(AICRP-Sunflower)
