ICAR - Central Arid Zone Research Institute

Thrust Areas

• Development of area specific farming practices for cold arid regions
• Repository of information on the state of natural resources and desertification

Disciplines

• Agronomy

Current Activities

• Effect of organic weed management in onion
• Effect of varieties and herbicides on weeds in onion
• Integrated weed management in wheat
• Effect of recommended herbicides in potato
• Evaluation of crop accessions for their suitability and adaptability in Cold arid region
• Studies on sea buckthorn potential for soil productivity and its nutritional value
• Soil resource and traditional knowledge inventory
• In situ assessment of heavy metals and their phytoremediation
• Demonstrations of proven technologies
• Sensitizing farmers about sustainable production practices, climate change through trainings and exhibitions