Legume

Mandate and objectives : General mandate for both plan and non plan schemes are as follows:

• Collection, evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources for widening genetic base.
• Documentation and dissemination of information through publication of new research.
• Formulation of specific research according to requirement of different agro-climatic zones.
• Acceleration of transfer of new technologies through FLD’s and Gosthies/Exhibitions.

Chickpea (non- plan) –

Scientist working at present: Dr. K.P. Singh

This center developed first wilt resistant variety of chickpea “Awarodhi” at national level. Other important varieties developed by this center are, T-3, K-5, Radhey, K-468, K-850, K-4, Sadabahar, Uday, Pragati, KWR-108 and KGD-1168.

AICRP on Pigeonpea –

Status of staff position of AICRP on Pigeonpea

The varieties developed since research work started at this center are T-17, T-7, T-21, Amar and Azad.

AICRP on MULLaRP –

Status of staff position of AICRP on MULLaRP

A number of varieties of Mungbean, Urdbean, Lentil and Fieldpea were developed at this center. Crop wise varieties are:

Mungbean- T-44, T-851, KM-2241 and KM-2195.

Urdbean- T-27, T-77, T-65, T-09, Shekhar-1, Azad urd-1,Shekhar-2, Azad urd-2, Shekhar-3 and Azad urd-3.

Lentil- T-36, T-08, Malika, KLS-218, KLB-303 and KL-320.

Fieldpea- T-163, Rachna, Shikha, Sapna, Swati, Indra and Jay.

Research activities : To cater the need of ever increasing population, breeding and agronomical activities required for enhancing pulse production are being carried out at this center. Research work is being conducted on Pigeonpea, mungbean, urdbrean, chickpea, fieldpea and lentil at this section. Chickpea crop improvement programme is under non plan scheme. Other crops in this section are under plan scheme. ACIRP plan schemes are ACIRP pigeonpea and ACIRP MULLaRP (Mungbean, Urdbean, Lentil and Fieldpea).