Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Title : | Development of Doubled haploids in Hot and Sweet peppers for creating and utilizing novel genetic variations. |
Area of Research : | Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus Area : | Botany, Vegetable Science |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Manisha Mangal,
Principal scientist,
ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
Co-PI: | Dr. Arpita Srivastava, Dr. Anil Khar, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
Contact info : | manishamangal@rediffmail.com |
Timeline Start Year : | 2023 |
Timeline End Year : | 2025 |
Total Budget (INR): | 32,81,192 |
Details
Executive Summary : | Microspore culture induces embryogenic development, leading to haploid plants. Researchers aim to develop doubled haploid lines in hot and sweet pepper hybrids through anther culture/microspore embryogenesis. This creates new genetic recombination and selects useful variability for improved varieties in capsicum, meeting farmers' and consumers' demands for yield traits, productivity, quality, and stress tolerance. |
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