ARI Biennial Review for 2018-2019

CONTENTS STAFF ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 DIRECTOR’S REPORT ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 PRODUCTION DIVISION Plant Improvement .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Fruit Trees ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Vegetable Crops ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Animal Production ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34 SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT DIVISION Plant Protection .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Natural Resources and Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 48 Rural Development .................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Agrobiotechnology ....................................................................................................................................................................65 Variety Examination Center ..................................................................................................................................................... 70 PUBLICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................................71 5