In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to AICRP-VC 2. Mandate (AICRP-VC) 3. Agro-Climatic Zones under All India Coordinated Vegetable Improvement Project 4. Centers (AICRP-VC) 5. Achievements 6. Varieties and Hybrids of Vegetable Crops Developed. Introduction to AICRP-VC: All India Coordinated Research Project (A1CRP) on vegetable crops (VC) was started during the IVth five-year plan in 1970-71, to [...]
After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Specific Adaptability of Various Vegetable Crops in Different Parts of India 2. Centres of Origin and Genetic Variability of Vegetable Crops. Specific Adaptability of Various Vegetable Crops in Different Parts of India: Specific adaptability of various vegetable crops/groups of crops in different parts of India is listed in Table 4.1. Centres [...]
This article provides notes on germplasm core set. Emphasis on germplasm collection and conservation has resulted into huge collections in different crops including vegetables. Mostly these germplasm lines have been characterized by the germplasm curators/botanists on the basis of qualitative descriptors. However, replicated trial evaluation for economically important and quantitative traits requiring considerable time and resources has become rather difficult. [...]