ARI REVIEW FOR 2016-2017

CONTENTS Page STAFF ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 DIRECTOR’S REPORT ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 PRODUCTION DIVISION Plant Improvement ................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Fruit Trees .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Vegetable Crops ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Animal Production .................................................................................................................................................................... 35 SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT DIVISION Plant Protection ......................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Natural Resources and Environment .................................................................................................................................... 51 Rural Development ................................................................................................................................................................... 63 Agrobiotechnology ................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Variety Examination Centre .................................................................................................................................................... 77 PUBLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 79 SEMINARS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 84 5