Silkworm Breeding & Genetics
SCIENTISTS:
1. Dr. Th. Ranjita Devi, Scientist-C
MANDATE:
PROJECTS:
# |
Project Code & Title |
PI of the Project |
Duration |
Objective |
Total Budget (in Lakh Rs) |
Expected Outcome |
1 |
AIB 02006 MI: |
Dr. Thangjam Ranjita Devi, Sci-C |
June 2020 - May 2024 |
|
22.50 |
Improved Nistari lines with distinct superiority in survival, BmNPV tolerance, economic traits and silk filament characteristics. Improved crossbreeds with better productivity by utilizing improved Nistari lines would enhance raw silk productivity in Eastern and North Eastern India. |
2 |
Identification of superior Bivoltine foundation cross as a male component to improve crossbreed productivity in E & NE India |
Dr. N. Chandrakanth, Sci-C (Upto March 2023) Dr. S. Chakraborty, Sci-D (From April 2023) |
3 years - (April, 2020 to March, 2023) |
To identify superior bivoltine foundation crosses as male component to improve the crossbreed productivity in Eastern & North-Eastern India |
7.68. |
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Collaborative Projects |
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3 |
AIB 02009 MI: Authorization trials of silkworm hybrid, 12Y x BFC1 in Eastern and North-Eastern India |
Dr. N. Chandrakanth, Sci-C |
August 2020 - July 2022 |
|
31.613 |
Improved crossbreed for Eastern & North Eastern region would enable commercialization to enhance the income of the farmers and silk output. |
4 |
AIB01009 MI: Evaluation of new bivoltine double hybrid, TT21 x TT56 at farmers level for authorization for commercial exploitation |
Dr. N. Chandrakanth, Sci-C (Upto March 2023) Dr. Raviraj, V. S., Sci-C(From April 2023) |
April 2020 to March 2023(Extended Upto Dec2023) |
|
5.194 |
After authorization, hybrid TT21 x TT56 would be commercialized to increase quality raw silk production. |
5 | AIE06002 MI: Evaluation of bivoltine silkworm genetic resources for tolerance to abiotic stress in selected hotspots [Collaborative project with CSGRC-Hosur] |
Dr. N. Chandrakanth, Sci-C | March 2019 to March 2022 |
|
0.50 |
Identification of thermo-tolerant productive bivoltine breed(s) suitable for different hotspot regions. |
6 | On-Farm Trials of Bivoltine Double Hybrid, (BHP3.BHP2) x (BHP8.BHP9) in E & NE India |
Dr. V.Lakshmanan , Sci-D |
Two Years (July, 2020 - June, 2022) |
To evaluate the new bivoltine silkworm double hybrid, (BHP3.BHP2) x (BHP8.BHP9) in large scale with farmers of E & NE region. |
5.22 |
Large scale evaluation (20,000 to 30,000 Dfls) of new bivoltine double hybrid, BHP DH for two years in different locations of E & NE would generate bulk data on its performance across seasons / locations and would fulfill the protocol requirements to put forth before Hybrid Authorisation Committee for its consideration. |
OTHER PROGRAMMES:
# |
Programme & Title |
PI of the Programme |
Duration |
Objective |
Total Budget (in Lakh Rs) |
Expected Outcome |
1 |
Maintenance of Bivoltine Germplasm breeds |
Dr. V.Lakshmanan , Sci-D |
Continuous |
To preserve the bivoltine germplasm breeds true to its purity |
0.75 per Year |
Preservation of bivoltine germplasm true to its purity |
2 |
Maintenance of Multivoltine Germplasm breeds |
Dr. N. Chandrakanth, Sci-C |
Continuous |
To maintain the multivoltine Silkworm germplasm conforming to their original characteristics |
0.50 |
To maintain the multivoltine silkworm germplasm conforming to their original characteristics |
3 |
Supply of Basic Seeds (P4/P3) – Bivoltines |
Dr. V.Lakshmanan , Sci-D |
Continuous |
To supply P4/P3 basic seeds of bivoltines for Eastern & North-Eastern region |
0.60 per Year |
Supply of P4/P3 basic seeds of bivoltines for Eastern & North-Eastern region |
4 |
Supply of Basic Seeds (P4/P3) – Multivoltines |
Dr. Thangjam Ranjita Devi, Sci-B |
Continuous |
To supply P4/P3 basic seeds of multivoltines for Eastern & North-Eastern region |
0.25 |
Supply of P4/P3 basic seeds of multivoltine for Eastern & North-Eastern region |