- Identification and release of varieties and hybrids through multi-location testing (MLTs).
- Maintenance of safety duplicates besides evaluation and augmentation of germplasm in National Active Germplasm Sites (NAGS).
- Evaluation of input-use-efficient technologies and assessment of plant health management under different agro-climatic zones.
- Assessment of post-harvest loss of banana and mango in major hotspots.
- Demonstration of promising technologies on fruit crops in tribal areas.
- Testing feasibility of technologies in the North eastern region.