Biotechnology & Biochemistry Unit

The unit facilitates research in biotechnology through the provision of relevant biotechnological techniques; to strengthen capabilities of the unit in terms of man-power, technical skills and acquisition of equipments required in biotechnological research; and to provide training in biotechnological techniques for researchers and students.

Objectives

Future Thrust Areas

Projects

Institute Projects

  • In vitro plant regeneration and genetic transformation of Brassica juncea L. Czern. & Coss. with an antifungal defensin gene PI: Dr. A. K. Thakur
  • Genetic analysis of white rust resistance loci of Indian Mustard and their marker assisted introgression to some of the popular Indian cultivars PI: Dr. Binay Kumar

Achievements

Manpower

Dr. P.K.Rai,
Pr. Scientist (Plant Pathology)
 Dr. Ajay Kumar Thakur,
Scientist SS (Biotechnology)
 Dr. Binay Kumar,
Scientist SS (Biotechnology)