Indian Potato Research Institute Shimla

I want to know about the research activities of Indian Potato Research Institute Shimla so can you please provide me some information about it?

[Raman Vij]

Potato research in India formally began on 1st April, 1935 with seed production stations at Shimla, Kufri.

Research Activities
Research Activities in Central Potato research Institute are as follows-
Development of improved varieties
Biotechnology in potato improvement
Management and enhancement of potato germplasm
Resource management strategies and information technology tools for potato based cropping systems
Management of late blight
Production of breeder seed of potato through conventional and Hi-tech system
Nutrients and water management
Physiological and genetic approaches in managing heat and water stress under sub- tropical environment in potato
Molecular characterization, detection and management of potato pathogens
Nutrient dynamics studies on long term manurial/ fertilizer application and organic farming in potato production
Potato Storage: Efficient and eco-friendly method for improved quality
Characterization, detection and management of major soil and
Tuber borne pathogens of potato
Impact of potato technologies developed by the Institute
Populations dynamics and management of potato pests
Farm machines for potato cultivation
Management of potato nematodes
Nutritional value of potato and potato products

Divisions
Division of Crop Improvement
Division of Plant Protection
Division of Crop Production
Division of Seed Technology
Division of Social Science
Division of Crop Physiology & Post Harvest Technology

Regional Stations of Central Potato research Institute (CPRI)
CPRIC, Modipuram, Meerut (UP)
CPRS, Jalandhar (Punjab)
CPRS, Gwalior (MP)
CPRS, Patna (Bihar)
CPRS, Kufri-Fagu, Shimla (HP)
CPRS, Udagamandalam (Tamilnadu)
CPRS, Shillong (Meghlaya)

Contact Details:
Central Potato Research Institute
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Shimla-171001, HP, INDIA
Fax: 91-177-2624460, Phone: 91-177-2625073

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Hii Friends , I want to Know Is Central Potato Research Institute Shimla Publish Latest Recruitment for Technical Asst. Post ?

[Shaleen]

Friend I would like to tell you at Present time Central Potato Research Institute Shimla have No Current Recruitment for Technical Asst. Post :

But for your Future Here I am Providing Details for Same :

Age Limit:


Candidates age should be between 18-30 years .

Age Relaxation is Applicable 5 years for SC/ ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PH candidates as per rules.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates Should possess Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Library Science/ Hindi from a Recognized University .


Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected based on written test.


Contact Details :
0177 262 5073

Address :

Central Potato Research Institute
Milsington Estate
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001