Research Highlights

Research Highlights

• 12 high yielding and superior quality varieties developed by University and recommended by State Seed Sub-Committee
• Developed Shalimar Fodder Oats-5 variety for national release
• First Saffron variety (Shalimar Saffron-1) developed by SKUAST-K
• Incorporated blast resistant genes through gene pyramiding in Japonica rice
• Developed new early maturing Basmati variety
• Protocol Standardized for In-vitro Propagation Rosa hybrida
• Standardized Seed and seedling production technology of various vegetable crops for promoting seed industry
• Development of first drought resilient Maize Variety (SMC-8) for Kashmir conditions
• Land use & land cover change and impacts: A major concern under present anthropogenic & climatic scenario
• Introduction of Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) under temperate conditions of Kashmir
• Selection of Salix Clones for Cricket Bat and Wicker industry
• Evaluation of different agroforestry species . . ,.