FUNCTIONS

• Continuous genetic improvement for harmonious combination of various traits i.e. higher yield, GOT, boll weight, better fiber quality, etc.
• Tolerance/resistance against CLCV
• Early maturing cotton for wheat-cotton system
• Resistance against bollworms
• Tolerance against higher temperature (Global Warming)
• Tolerance against water stress
• Ideotypes  suitable for higher plant population
• Germplasm enrichment and Hybrid cotton development.
• Interaction with various stakeholders i.e. farmers, extension industry etc.
• Generation of knowledge to maximize cotton production.