Research Projects of BINA:
1.
 Plant Breeding Division
2.
 Crop Physiology and Quality Division
3.
 Soil Science Division
4.
 Entomology Division
5.
 Plant Pathology Division
6.
 Agricultural Engineering Division
7.
 Agronomy Division
8.
 Training Communication and Publication Division



Plant Breeding Division:

Project No.
 Project Title
1.
 Varietal improvement of T.aman and boro rice by induced mutation.
2.
 Varietal improvement of groundnut through mutation and  allied advanced breeding techniques.
3.
 Varietal improvement of mustard and rapeseed.
4.
 Varietal improvement of sesame.
5.
 Varietal improvement of winter and summer mungbean using mutation breeding techniques.
6.
 Varietal improvement of chickpea for problem areas through induced mutations.
7.
 Varietal improvement of grasspea through mutation breeding technique.
8.
 Varietal improvement of  lentil through induced mutation.
9.
 Varietal improvement of Deshi and Tossa jute through induced mutations.
10.
 Varietal improvement of winter and summer tomato through induced mutation.
11.
 Varietal improvement of rice and grape through tissue culture technique.
12.
 Varietal improvement of some crops using biotechnological approach.
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Crop Physiology and Quality Division:

Project No.
 Project Title
1.
 Morpho-physiological studies of crops using tracers.
2.
 Discrimination for drought and salinity tolerance in different crops.
3.
 Discrimination for photosynthesis efficiency and translocation in rice, oilseed and pulse crops.
4.
 Nitrogen assimilation of crops.
5.
 Micronutrient studies for potential yield achievement in pulse crops.
6.
 Physiological evaluation of tomato for improvement.
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Soil Science Division:

Project
No.
 Project Title
1.
 Physico-chemical characterization of soils of different AEZ.
2.
 Balanced fertilization for sustained crop production.
3.
 Integrated soil fertility and fertilizer management (SFFP).
4.
 Restoration of soil fertility.
5.
 Studies on micronutrient in soils and crops.
6.
 Fertilizer recommendation for elite mutants of BINA.
7.
 Fate of different agro-chemicals in soil and plants.
8.
 Effect of Arsenic (As) contamination in soil.
9.
 Soil health card services to farmers for sustained crop production.
10.
 Dynamics of soil organic matter.
11.
 Management of problem soils.
12.
 Characterization of the soils of BINA sub-stations.
13.
 Emission of trace gases from agro ecosystem.
14.
 Biological nitrogen fixation studies in pulse and oil seed crops.
15.
 Biological nitrogen fixation studies in cereal.
16.
 Biotechnological studies on the management of problems.
17.
 Development of phosphetic biofertilizer (SFFP).
18.
 Studies on the use of VAM fungi to increase nutrient uptake and crop yield.
19.
 Establishment of soil museum at the instute.
20.
 Development of rhizobial/bradyrhizobial biofertilizer for maximizing legume production.
21.
 Biofertilizer production and distribution.
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Entomology Division:

Project No.
Project Title
1.
 Screening of rice mutants/varieties for resistance to major insect pests.
2.
 Screening of radiation induced mutants/strains of jute and tomato for resistance to their major insect pests.
3.
 Screening of pulse crops for resistance to major insect pests.
4.
 Screening of oil seed crops for resistance to major insect pests.
5.
 Genetic control of insect pests with special reference to sterile insect technique (SIT) and radiation induced F1-sterility.
6.
 Development of botanical pesticides.
7.
 Integrated management of major insect pests of rice, pulses, oil seeds and fibre crops through various pest control methods.
8.
 Investigation on the fate and persistence of pesticide residues in agro-ecosystem using radio-isotopes techniques.
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Plant Pathology Division:

Project No.
 Project Title
1.
 Induction of disease resistance in crop plants.
2.
 Race identification and molecular characterization of plant pathogens.
3.
 Integrated management of major diseases in cereals, pulse, oil seed and spices.
4.
 Development of bio-fungicides through induced and natural antagonists.
5.
 On farm assessment of disease management strategies developed at BINA.
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Agricultural Engineering Division:

Project No.
 Project Title
1.
 Water requirement and irrigation scheduling of different crops in different cropping system.
2.
 Studies on the arsenic problem in irrigation water for sustainable agriculture.
3.
 Management and monitoring of ground water for its sustainable use.
4.
 Studies on the surface and ground water quality and monitoring its pollution for suitability assessment.
5.
 On farm water management for increasing irrigation effectiveness in irrigation projects.
6.
 Water management and conservation practices for better cropping pattern in drought prone areas.
7.
 Development of appropriate water management practices for increasing crop productivity in saline areas.
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Agronomy Division:

Project No.
 Project Title
1.
 Development of proper agronomic management packages for advanced mutants crops at different AEZs.
2.
 Organic management through agronomic means.
3.
 The adaptability and management studies of BINA advanced lines/mutant varieties to inundation, drought, salinity and in different potential cropping patterns under different AEZs.
4.
 Herbicide management in direct seeding of rice.
5.
 On farm nutrient management of crops.
6.
 Risk assessment of soil, water and air pollution on crop productivity.
7.
 Quality seed production and development of better production package and storage techniques.
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Training Communication and Publication Division:

Project No.
 Project Title
1.
 Farmers’ Observation Trials /Demonstration with rice varieties developed by BINA.
2.
 Farmers’ Observation Trials / Demonstration with oil seeds, pulse crop and vegetable varieties developed by BINA.
3.
 Establishment of BINA-technology Pilot Area (BINA-village).
4.
 Training of scientists, farmers, extension personnel and other stake holders.
5.
 Impact assessment of BINA developed varieties/technologies.
6.
 Publications, photography, multi-media and laboratory enrichment.
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