Maize

Objectives

• To evolve maize high yielding hybrids/varieties.
• Breeding program for biotic and abiotic stresses
• To develop promising hybrids/varieties
• To demonstrate improved production technology

Research Activities

• Seed multiplication of inbred lines for hybrid seed production.
• Seed production of maize hybrids.
• Development of germplasm against stalk rot and heat stress
• Testing of promising hybrids