Crop Diseases Research Program
NARC, Islamabad
CURRENT RESEARCH
Monitoring patterns of Physiological races and virulence of pathogens causing stem, leaf and stripe rusts in wheat.
Genetic analysis of available germplasm/ commercial varieties to stem, leaf and stripe rusts, Spot Blotch and powdery mildew for ascertaining the level of genetic diversity present in the material for resistance to wheat diseases.
Identification of sources of resistance to stem, leaf and stripe rust, powdery mildew, karnal bunt of wheat and BYDV/CYDV; diseases of rice and maize from diverse international sources and local breeder’s material.
Studies on biology and management of major diseases of maize, rice, potato, chillies and citrus.
Surveys and distributional patterns of major disease of cereals, vegetables and fruits for different ecological zones of Pakistan
Research and development of bio-control agents and natural products of plant origin for the management of diseases and their insect vectors.
Development of facilities and expertise in molecular biology for investigation of genomic diversity among pathogens.
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