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Ongoing Research Projects

  1. Management of grape genetic resources  of  table, wine, raisin, juice and rootstock varieties - Phase II

  2. Development of new grape varieties
    A.        Induction of mutations for improvement in grapes
    B.        Development of new cultivars through cross breeding in grapes

  3. Breeding for development of marker assisted selection (MAS) technique for downy mildew resistance in Thompson Seedless

  4. Molecular characterization and creation of molecular database for Indian grape germplasm

  5. Proteomic analysis of Thompson Seedless grapes grafted on different rootstocks at different phenological stages of growth and development

  6. Standardization of cultural practices to increase quality yield of wine grapes

  7. Standardization of propagation techniques in grapes

  8. To evaluate the performance of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes raised on different rootstocks under various salinity levels

  9. Standardizing irrigation schedule for Cabernet Sauvignon vines raised on 110R rootstock

  10. Techniques to improve nutrient use efficiency including farm waste

  11. Developing petiole nutrient guides for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes

  12. Studies on various factors and their management for pink berry formation in Thompson Seedless grapes

  13. Studies on the biology and control of the fungi causing anthracnose disease in grapes

  14. Studies on virus diseases of grapes

  15. Studies on bio-efficacy of fungicides and safer environmental profiles products for management of grape diseases

  16. Development and testing of disease forecasting models and development of pest alert systems

  17. Studies on the management of mites

  18. Studies on the management of thrips

  19. Studies on the management of mealybugs on grapes

  20. Insect biodiversity in grapevine ecosystem with emphasis on economically important grape pests

  21. Persistence studies of agrochemical residues in soil and water

  22. Studies on dissipation rate of new generation pesticides with reference to changing MRLs

  23. Monitoring of agrochemical residues in grape and grape produce

  24. Standardization of pre-harvest factors for production of quality red wines

  25. Standardization of techniques for minimization of browning in raisins

  26. Development of databank on grape

  27. NRCG-DIPS- A system for diagnosis and management of important diseases and insect pests of grapes

Above research projects are running at NRCG, which are formulated based on the needs of grape industry, available resources and recommendations of the Research Advisory Committee. 

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