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Collection Of Germplasm Of Tuber Crops From Different Regions Of The Country Particularly The Tribal Areas.
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Evaluation Of Germplasm For Economically Important Traits Including Tolerance/ Resistance
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To Insect And Pest Problems And Sharing Of Promising Entries Among The Centres.
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Carrying Out Regional Trials To Isolate Improved Varieties Suitable To Different Agro-Climatic Conditions.
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Carrying Out Trials To Determine Suitable Agro-Techniques For Improved Varieties Of Different Crops In Different Regions.
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Evolve Control Measures To Check The Incidence Of Major Pests And Diseases Of Tuber Crops.
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To Identify And Popularise The Utilization Aspects Of Major Tuber Crops.
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To Organize Production And Supply Of Healthy Planting Materials In Major Tuber Crops Growing Areas In Liaison With State Agri/Horti Departments And Voluntary Agencies Like KVKs.