Functions
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Selection and acclimatization of exotic cultivars of different fruits.
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Standardization of root stocks for different fruit cultivars.
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Standardization of various cultural practices like nutritional, pruning, intercultural and irrigational aspects.
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To find out the causes of various disorders i.e. fruit drop, alternate bearing, malformation, mango decline and their control.
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To conduct research trials on fruit crops in different ecological zones. Supply of pedigreed fruit plants of recommended cultivars to the farmers at cheaper rates.
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To coordinate with other Research organizations in Pakistan and abroad.
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Advisory services through Farmer field visits, Personal contacts, T.V & Radio talks, Seminars, Exhibitions, Popular articles in Ziraat Nama, Zarai Digest. Newspapers, Pamphlets & Leaflets etc, Farmer days, Kisan Melas, Refreshers courses for the growers, Agriculture Extension staff and Research papers.
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