AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat

The AICRP on Tuber crops (Other than potato) was initiated in the year 1972 in the department of Horticulture,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. The Headquarter of the project is located at ICAR Central Tuber CropsResearch Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The centre is doing the research work on different tuber crops viz., Cassava, Yam, Sweet potato, Aroid and other minor tuber crops.

Mandates

I. Collection, maintenance and evaluation of germplasm of different tuber crops.

II. .Maximization of tuber crop production through,

- Evolving high yielding varieties,

- Perfecting various cultural practices and

- Crop protection measures.

III. Qualitative improvement in tuber crops.

IV. Dissemination of improved technology among the farmers.