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Core Competencies

Core Competencies

Core Competencies 
The Crop Science Division’s strength lies in its nationwide research network, and advanced facilities that deliver science-based, field-ready solutions for sustainable agriculture.

  • Technology Development:
    • High-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties.
    • Eco-friendly production and protection technologies.
    • Genome editing and other cutting-edge molecular tools.
  • Seed Systems: Large-scale breeder and quality seed production.
  • Genetic Resource Management: One of the world’s largest collections of plant, insect, and microbial germplasm.
  • Innovation & Digital Agriculture: Tools like AI Smart Trap, GRAINEX, and Pusa Farm SunFridge.
  • Consultancy & Advisory Services: Crop improvement, seed policy, and pest management.
  • Collaboration & Linkages: Active partnerships with global and national agricultural research systems.
  • Training & Capacity Building: Structured programs for farmers, extension workers, and researchers.
  • Alignment with National Goals: Focused on sustainable food, nutritional, and livelihood security in line

(a). The Crop Science Division’s 28 ICAR research institutions including the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), 24 national institutes, and 3 national bureaus dedicated to plant, insect, and microbial sciences.

  • 35 All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs), Network Projects, and Consortia Research Platforms covering 85 annual field crops across diverse agro-climatic regions of India.

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