Research Overview

ICAR-NIPB conducts cutting-edge research in plant biotechnology, focusing on understanding molecular mechanisms, developing innovative technologies, and applying knowledge for agricultural advancement.

Research Areas

Plant Molecular Biology

Understanding fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying plant growth, development, and stress responses through advanced genomic and proteomic approaches.

  • Gene expression regulation
  • Protein-protein interactions
  • Signal transduction pathways
  • Epigenetic regulation

Crop Improvement

Developing improved crop varieties with enhanced yield, quality, and stress tolerance using modern biotechnology tools and genetic engineering approaches.

  • Genetic transformation
  • Marker-assisted breeding
  • Genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9)
  • Trait enhancement

Plant Stress Biology

Investigating plant responses to various abiotic and biotic stresses to develop stress-tolerant crop varieties for sustainable agriculture.

  • Drought tolerance
  • Salinity stress
  • Disease resistance
  • Climate change adaptation

Bioinformatics & Genomics

Utilizing computational approaches and genomic data analysis to understand plant genomes and develop predictive models for crop improvement.

  • Genome sequencing
  • Comparative genomics
  • Systems biology
  • Machine learning applications

Plant Tissue Culture

Developing efficient protocols for plant regeneration, micropropagation, and genetic transformation for various crop species.

  • Callus culture
  • Somatic embryogenesis
  • Protoplast culture
  • Haploid production

Plant Pathology & Defense

Understanding plant-pathogen interactions and developing strategies for disease resistance through molecular approaches.

  • Pathogen recognition
  • Defense signaling
  • Resistance gene cloning
  • Biocontrol strategies

Research Bank

Our research bank contains valuable genetic resources, databases, and research tools that support plant biotechnology research and development.

Germplasm Collection

Diverse collection of plant genetic resources including crop varieties, wild relatives, and mutant lines for research and breeding programs.

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Genomic Databases

Comprehensive databases containing genomic sequences, gene annotations, and molecular markers for various crop species.

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Research Tools

Collection of molecular tools, vectors, and protocols developed in-house for plant biotechnology research.

Browse Tools

Publications Repository

Repository of research publications, technical reports, and scientific documents produced by ICAR-NIPB researchers.

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