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Indian Institute of Pulses Research

“We have technologies for higher productivity of pulses. The state governments should come forward to disseminate the technologies to the farmers on a war footing” says Mr. Nadarajan, Director, IIPR  located in Kanpur.

Indian Institute of Pulses Research was started in 1984. IIPR is a national institute established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to carry out basic strategic and applied research on major pulse crops. The institute also develops appropriate production and protection technologies, production and supply of breeder seeds of improved varieties, demonstration and transfer of technologies and strategic coordination of pulse research through wide network of testing centers across the country.

The major pulses the institute concentrates on are chickpea, pigeonpea, mungbean, urdbean, lentil, rajmash and fieldpeas. IIPR is located in Kanpur. Agriculture & Industry Survey speaks to Mr. Nadarajan, director to learn more about the activities of the institute and the future focus.

Activities
The various activities conducted in the institute are the following:
· Act as national centre for basic and applied research on pulse crops
· Monitor, guide and coordinate research on pulses in the country
· Impart training to scientists and extension workers engaged in pulses research and development
· Foster national and international collaborations for exchange of views and material
· Disseminate information on latest pulses production technology
· Serves as an information bank on different aspects of pulses for strategic planning
· Extends consultancy services & expertise

Research
The major research work being carried out at the institute are the following:
· Genetic enhancement for yield, quality and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses
· Harnessing hybrid vigor through development of CMS based hybrids in pigeon pea
· Mapping and tagging of genes/QTLs and marker assisted selection for resistance/tolerance to insect pests and diseases, yield and grain quality traits
· Development of transgenics in chickpea and pigeon pea
· Germplasm enhancement and management of genetic resources
· Diversification of cereal based cropping systems through pulses
· Development of efficient resource conservation technologies
· Efficient management of inputs for higher productivity and efficiency
· Long term effect of pulses in improving soil health and productivity in cropping systems

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