R & D Division

Strong pool of technologies and germplasm are the backbone of research. We have a large number of germplasm collections in various vegetable crops, fruits and flowers. Added to it we have more advanced tissue culture labs and very good experienced brains in research. Our research team consists of 20 scientific staff.

There are two R & D locations, one at gurgaon, Haryana and second at Lucknow, spread over in 100 acres with adequate research facilities. The strong R & D team is headed by Dr.V.M.Pawar (Former Vice-Chancellor) and led by an authority having experience of more than 20 years in R & D of National and International level with strong background of agriculture related Biotechnology.

PRODUCTION

Seed production programme is on 10000 ha. in all over India. Skilled agriculture post-graduate and graduates supervise it. A large number of plants produced through tissue culture like Banana, Gerbera, Orchid etc.

Sheel is also involved in adding new and difficult varieties of bamboos in our production basket through R&D activities round the year.

TISSUE CULTURE : JATROPHA

The jatropha tree is of significant economic importance because of its numerous industrial and medicinal uses. Jatropha can be grown in areas of low rainfall, low fertility, and marginal degraded land and survives on poor, stony soils while being resistant to drought. Intercropping is also possible. Oil yield per hectare is among the highest of tree borne oil seeds. It is not browsed by animals, easy to establish, grows quickly and is hardy. Being rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potash, the seed cake is excellent source of plant nutrients. Improved germplasm, joint venture, option for buyback of seeds are available.

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Email: sheel@ndf.vsnl.net.in