Research Project
All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Maize
- Year of Establishment: 1999
- Agro-ecological Region: Across Chhattisgarh state. Tropical climate (hot and humid).
- Production Constraints: Rainfed farming (> 80% area), preponderance of low yielding maize land races especially in tribal region, and improper input management.
Thrust Areas of Research
Identification of early and medium duration single cross hybrid of normal and specialty maize. Development of package practices for kharif and rabi seasons.
The centre is eagerly involved in the identification and development of single cross hybrids in early and medium maturity to furnish the requirements of rainfed farming situations for the tribal farmers of the region. The centre is also involved in the dissemination of new technologies to extension personnel & farmers though FLDs and trainings.
Released Varieties / Hybrids
- CG Ageti Sankar Makka 1 (Maize hybrid)
- CG Makka Chari 1 (Forage maize variety)
