Punjab Agricultural University Gurdaspur

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Punjab Agricultural University w Gurdaspur as established in the year1962 . University has played a key role in increasing food grain production in Punjab .

Academic institutes:
College of Agriculture
College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities
College of Home Science
Post Graduate Studies

Research Station:
Research Farm, Ludhiana Campus

Regional Research Station, Abohar

Regional Research Station, Bathinda.

Regional Research Station, Ballowal Saunkhri

Regional Research Station, Faridkot

Regional Research Station, Gurdaspur

Regional Research Station, Kapurthala

Fruit Research Station, Bahadurgarh (Patiala)

Fruit Research Station, Gangian

Fruit Research Station Jallowal and Lesriwal

Current Research Priorities
Production of transgenics and application of DNA markers for enhancement of germplasm possessing resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.

Research to improve nutritional and other quality attributes to match international standards will be intensified.

Major emphasis would be laid on natural resource management through generation of environment-friendly technologies.

Low input-cost technologies like zero tillage, bed planting, genetic resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, use of leaf colour charts, etc. shall receive increased emphasis for all crops.

Research on management and recycling of crop residues and agricultural byproducts would be intensified.

Technologies for efficient post-harvest management and agro-processing for value addition and extended shelf life of perishable agricultural produce shall be strengthened.


Address:
Punjab Agricultural University Gurdaspur
Regional Research Station
Civil Lines
Kotli Nangal, Punjab 143521