Achievements

1. Genetic improvement:

• Evaluation of basic germplasm

• Selection of lines with yield and production stability

• Earliness and shattering resistance

• Released varieties; 7 in rapeseed and mustard, 2 in sesamum and 6 in groundnut.

2. Plant protection:

• Development of disease and insect resistant varieties

• Survey and surveillance of pest and disease

• Development of appropriate pest control measures

3. Cultural practices:

• Development of PoP for different agro-ecological conditions

4. Oilseed in cropping system:

• Suitability of different genotypes for different cropping system

5. Plant nutrient requirement:

• Dose and type of fertilizer, Compost, bio-fertilizers, time of their application

6. Seed production:

• Production of nucleus/breeder seed, foundation seed and certified seeds

7. Mechanization and post-harvest technologies:

• Improve post-harvest handling

• Efficient tillage method

• Herbicides

• Use of farm equipment.