भावाअशिप - वन आनुवंशिकी एवं वृक्ष प्रजनन संस्थान, कोयम्बटूर
ICFRE - Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore
Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat
      
Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore

Plant Biotechnology and Cytogenetics / Major Areas

Vision

 

Harness basic and applied biotechnologies to complement tree breeding and conservation programmes.

 

Major Research Areas

 

  • Apply micro- and macro-propagation tools to support tree improvement and conservation programmes.
  • Pursue molecular genetics and genomics research to develop genetic markers and DNA barcodes for genetic improvement, conservation, and timber forensics.
  • Pursue genetic modification and genome editing research for gene function studies, generation of novel genetic variants, and bioproduction.