Key Functions

Promote excellence in basic, strategic, and anticipatory crop science research for sustainable agricultural growth.
Refine seed production technologies and ensure large-scale production of breeder and quality seed, with emphasis on hybrid cultivars.
Conserve and ensure sustainable use of genetic resources of plants, insects, and agriculturally important microorganisms.
Develop eco-friendly and economically viable crop production and protection technologies.
Utilize cutting-edge technologies such as genome editing, and digital agriculture for crop improvement.
Provide knowledge-intensive advisory and consultancy services in crop improvement, production, protection, and seed systems.
Align research programs with national priorities for food, nutritional, and livelihood security.
Foster collaborations and linkages with national and international research institutions, universities, government bodies, NGOs, and private industries.
Conduct training, workshops, and capacity-building programs for farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.