a.
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undertake research
adopting nuclear techniques for the purpose of ensuring a stable and productive
agriculture through evolution of new varieties of crops, scientific management
of land and water, development of appropriate technology to improve quality
and quantity of crops, and development of methods for control of disease and
insect and management of pest;
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b.
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undertake agronomic
and soil-plant studies;
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c.
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carry out demonstration
tests or trial-runs of new varieties of crops and their management practices;
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d.
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publish annual
reports relating to the activities of the Institute;
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e.
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publish agricultural
manuals, monograms, bulletins and other literature relating to crop research;
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f.
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train research
and extension officers in the improved technology of crop production;
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g.
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provide post-graduate
research facilities;
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h.
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organize seminars,
symposia and workshops on selected problems relating to agriculture and agricultural
research and technology;
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i.
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undertake research
programmes in collaboration with other national and international agencies
and organizations;
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j.
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enter into bilateral
agreements with foreign institutions for academic degrees, specialized training,
scientific visits and exchange programmes; and
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k.
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perform such other
functions as may be necessary for the purposes of presidential Ordinance-II
of 1984.
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