Project-wise Reports of Sectoral Monitoring Committee

1. Project Title: Introduction, domestication, improvement, and cultivation of economically important plants (BSC0110)

2. Project Details:

Nodal lab CSIR-IHBT, Palampur

Participating Labs CSIR-CIMAP, CSIR-II IM, CSIR-NBRI and CSIR-NEIST

Nodal Officer Dr R.K. Sud, Senior Principal Scientist

Taskforce Chairman Director, CSIR-IHBT

Total Man Days 26,215

Approved cost 2,208.300 lakh

Fund received 1 ,845.214 lakh

Fund utilized 1648.252 lakh as on Nov, 2016

3. Periodic Key Recommendations of Task Force/RC/Monitoring Committee

S.No Key Recommendations of Task Action taken on Key Proposed Revised Force/RC/Monitoring Committee Recommendations Deliver- De live-

ables rable approved

by Task Force)

151 Task Force: 10-Jul-2013

1. CSIR-NBRI to coordinate multi- Multi-location trials on Bixa and location trials regarding Bixa and Curcuma longa laid out. Curcuma longa

2. CSIR-CIMAP to coordinate activity MLT on aromatic grasses conducted along with SOP for aromatic by CSIR-CIMAP. grasses

3. CSIR-NEIST to lead R&D on Swertia chirayita introduced by CSIR-Swertia chirayita NEIST in farmers' field in Sikkim.

4. CSIR-IHBT, CSIR-NEIST, CSIR- Multi location trial on Gladiolus and I liM, and CSIR-NBRI to coordinate Canna laid out at CSIR-IHBT and for multi-location trials of CSIR-NBRI. G/adiolusunder Material Transfer Agreement (MTA).

5. Characterization of Curcuma and Molecular characterization of Mints Bixa accessions at CSIR-NBRI; and chemical characterization of aromatic grasses and mints at aromatic by CSIR-CIMAP completed. CSIR-CIMAP, Cinnamomum at CSIR-NEIST to be taken up by the respective institute.

6. Minimal key descriptors of the target • The germ plasm of roses being plant species, photographs, maintained at Plant Genetic chemical database, genetic Resource base at CSIR-IHBT. fingerprints, accession No.

• CSIR-CIMAP has developed _(Accession register), and respective

code to be generated. The output or molecular markers for different products will be (i) Product species of menfha. Datalbase, and (ii) CSIR Plant -

Genetic Resource base.

7. CSIR-NBRI to bring out information • A catalogue of Western Himalayan brochures or booklet on Curcuma wild rose germplasm published by and Canna; CSIR-IHBT to bring out CSIR-IHBT in 2015-16. booklet on roses. • A booklet on "Medicinal & Aromatic

Plants for rural prosperity" published by CSIR-IIIM (2015-16).

• Brochure on Cultivation of Java Citronella released by CSIR-NEIST

• Brochure on Tea Farm Mechanization released by CSIR-IHBT (2016-1 7).

8. Mobile distillation unit model of Distillation unit of CSIR-CIMAP was CSIR-IHBT for hills and that of tried at CSIR-IIIM and found useful CSIR-CIMAP for plains to be and procured by CSIR-IIIM for compared for adoption by CSIR-II IM demonstration in the region

2nd Task Force: 26-Feb-2014

9. Product development viz., herbal Developed anti-fungal cream for products of CSIR-NEIST and domestic animal , under evaluation in biocontrol-formulations of CSIR· Assam. The work on biocontrol-IHBT formulations by CSIR-IHBT and -

CIMAP is in progress.

10. Establishment of ML T: CSIR-CIMAP Four multi location trials laid out on the for mentha and Cymbopogon, respective crops. CSIR-IIIM for Artemisia, CSIR-NEIST for Cinnamomum, CSIR-NBRI for Curcuma and Canna.

11 . Preparing herbarium accessions, Herbarium accessions, generating generating passport data, and passport data, and performing performing chemical and molecular chemical and molecular characterization for each accession. characterization for different

accessions has been done.

12. For Tinospora CSIR-CIMAP and Domestication was undertaken by CSIR-IHBT may work together CSIR-CIMAP and chemical

characterization by CSIR-IHBT

13. CSIR-CIMAP to release a technical The technical folderon Cymbopogon folder on Cymbopogon will be released in 2016-17.

14. The AGTEC network should deliver • The agrotechniques of most of the standard agrotechniques of the target crops standardized for target crops, elite crop cultivars, different agro-climatic conditions. characterized genetic resources,

• Elite cultivars of target crops have herbal products, and technologies for boosting entrepreneurship. been developed by the participating

institutes.

15. CSIR-IHBT proposed to drop Work package/plants dropped due to Picrorhiza from WP-01 , Anthurium shortage of funds but evaluation of from WP-05, entire WP-06 for mariQold Qermplasm for plant

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entire CSIR-IHBT WP-08 regarding was retained evaluation of marigold germplasm for plant improvement and lutein production.

For CSIR-IIIM considering the budget crunch, Viola, Ginkgo, Olea, and Glycyrrhiza glabra would be dropped from the list of target plant species, and among Artemisia, only A. annua will be considered.

16. CSIR-CIMAP proposed that After through discussions, the germ plasm characterization work on Chairman approved the proposals. Opium poppy, Curcuma spp, Stevia, Vetiver, scented rose and Asparagus may be dropped and Mentha arvensisand M. piperita, M. spicata may be replaced by Mint species crop improvement work on Opium poppy, Curcuma spp, and Gymnema may be dropped and Vetiver may be included as new plant (WP-1 ), three crops i.e. Palmarosa, Vetiver and menthol mint may be specified in WP-3, Opium poppy, Stevia and scented rose may be deleted and Ashwagandha may be included in WP-4, Curcuma sp., Gymnema, and Pyrethrum may be deleted and nematode studies may be restricted up to Mint species only. Work proposed on the bio-pesticide may be limited up to development of phytochemical based insecticidal leads in controlling insect-pest of economic importance in WP-6, and work proposed on Curcuma sp. at CSIR-CIMAP resource center Bengaluru may be dropped. The ML T on Cymbopogon spp. and Canna may be proposed.

3rd Task Force: 27 -Mar-2015

17. Data on metabolite analysis and Chemical characterization data of chemical profiles required to be Tinospora and Gymnema is under presented for Tinospora and progress. Gymnema plants

18 Two task force meetings need to be The recommendation was conducted every year implemented subsequently

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19 A pr~oduct from CIMAP is expected • Developed early mint technology

• Developed varieties of four plant species viz., Mucuna pruriens, Centella asiatica, Asparagus racemosus and Stevia rebaudiana

20 One variety of curcuma and Bixa Evaluation of curcuma and Bixa from NBRI germplasm lines and introductions is

in progress.

4th Task Force: 16-Sep-2015

21 Efficacy data needs to be presented Work on generating efficacy data of for hand held hoeing machine hand held hoeing·machine has been

evaluated.

22 Developing proper technology Technologies being transferred under transfer programme CSIR-800/Rural Development

programme.

23 Quantification of impact at farmers' Impact analysis has been initiated. I eve~

24 Registration and notification of • Two varieties of Gerbera have been varieties registered at NBPGR by CSIR-IHBT

• CSIR-NEIST developed and registered a variety of Java Citronella

• Registration of other varieties is in _progress.

25 Technology adoption side needs to Agro-technologies of floriculture and be strengthened medicinal aromatic plants adopted by

farmers' and industry.

5th Task Force: 04-Aug-2016

26 Chairman Task Force desired to Technologies have been reflected in generate impact data of the Kisan Mela, national and local technologies and societal impact, to newspapers, trade fairs, Krishi focus on registration of all their darshan programs on televisions, varieties with NBPGR, extend institutional websites. outreach to the masses through newspapers, television programs, websites, social sites etc.

4. Project Achievements:

Summary of Major Achievements

• Innovative technology solutions:

o Mechanized farming of china hybrid tea

o Reclamation of wastelands by organic inputs.

o Utilization of wasteland/marginal/rainfed lands through MAPs cultivation

• Nurturing talent in trans-disciplinary areas:

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o Domestication and development of the target plants into crops in non-conventional locations/areas involve rigorous field studies coupled with standardization of cultural and processing techniques. Such endeavour requires training of Technical HR and associated human resources for higher skills and qualifications.

• Socio-economic transformation through S&T intervention:

o Enhancement of area under the target crops and their introduction in non-conventional regions for higher yield, quality, and economics

• Enhancing plant productivity:

o Sfevia cultivar producing 3.5 tlha biomass with rebaudiosides to steviosides ratio - 1.29.

o Cultivars of Damask rose for sodic soils.

o Standard agrotechniques for the target crops.

o Biofertilizers, bio-pesticides and biocontrol formulations.

• IP generation:

o Repository of molecules isolated from target plants.

o Database of each plant extract and isolated molecule.

o Cultivars of the target crops (gerbera, calla lily, ornamental rose, tea, gladiolus, Cymbopogon, Curcuma) improved for yield, qualitY and dlisease resistance.

• Stakeholder (industries) demands met:

o Health Drink Industry (Shivalik Phalsa Juice) o Aroma Value Kit for Flavour and Fragrance Industry o Processing of medicinal and aromatic plants.

o Production of disease free bulbs of saffron.

o Agrotechnology for calla lily.

• Scientific Output:

o Knowledge of diversity (morphological, chemical and molecular) within mandate crops for crop improvement and enhancing yield of herbal products.

o Germ plasm collection of Marigold, Bixa, Cinnamomum, Gymnema and Tinospora tor plant improvement.

o Package of cultural practices for organic farming of the target crops in different agro-climatic conditions.

o Germplasm of Marigold, Large cardamom, tea, Canna, Bixa, Cinnamomum, Gymnema, Tinospora, Valeriana, Costus and Echinecae purpurea for plant improvement.

o Publications: 98; (Research papers- 92 (published); 6 Book Chapter); Paper communicated: 10

o Popular articles 9; Conference Papers: 6, Technical Bulletins & brochures- 40

Work Package wise Achievements:

s. Deliverables promised at start Deliverables Achieved If not achieved, No. reasons thereof

WP1.1 Selection and characterization of diversity (morphological, chemical and molecular) with in tea, large cardamom, Gerbera, rose, and stevia; and location specific selection of lavender (IHBT-WP 1).

1 Knowledge of diversity • Tea: Germplasm appraisal, Achieved (morphological, chemical and characterization of purple tea lines molecular) within • Stevia: Data on ftoral biology and self-

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mandate crops for crop incompatibility, variations in genotypic improvement and enhancing response yield of herbal products • Gerbera: Morphological characterization of

parental genotypes and hybrid populations • Rose: Diversity characterization of western

Himalayan rose germ plasm • Large Cardamom: Chemical

characterization of germplasm • Chemical characterization of Curcuma

aromatica for isolation of natural molecules

WP1.2Selection and characterization of diversity within mandate plants: Canna, Gladiolus, Rose and bulbous crops (NBRI-WP1).

1 Improved location specific • Developed two new mutants of Canna and Achieved varieties, agro-techniques of standardized agrotechnology candidate floricultural and • Two varieties Gladiolus(Acharya Jagadish economic crops (NBRI) Chandra Bose and Heerak} were

developed

WP1.3 Collection, domestication and morphological characterization of selected medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) for Lucknow region (CIMAP-WP 1).

1 Novel, unique genetic profile in • Collection and chemical finger printing of Work proposed on the Aromatic grasses 25 accessions of Gudmar (Gymnema) and Opium poppy, (Cymbopogon spp.), Gymnema, 15 accessions of Tinospora completed Curcuma spp, Tinospora, Pyrethrum, Pepper Stevia, Vetiver, mint selected for Lucknow scented rose and Region Asparagus was

dropped in II TF meetino

WP 1.4 Selection and characterization of diversity (morphological, chemical and molecular) among aromatic grass Cymbopogon spp. , and Cinnamomum germplasm (NEIST-WP 1).

1 To deliver the best possible • Improved varieties of lemongrass and Achieved clones in respects of oil yield citronella were developed and other characters

WP 2.1 Plant improvement for yield, quality and disease resistance through breeding program (mutation, polyploidy and hybridization) in tarqet plants viz., Stevia, rose, gerbera, saffron and Picrorhiza {IHBT-WP 2). 1 Stevia cultivar producing 3.5 • Developed and released improved variety Achieved

tlha biomass with "Him Stevia" rebaudiosides to steviosides ratio> 1.29.

2 Technology for production of • Developed technology for production of Achieved disease free bulbs of saffron. disease free saffron corm through tissue

culture 3 Gerbera cultivars with novel • Developed 7 gerbera cultivars novel flower Achieved

flower colours. colours

4 Novel cultivars of ornamental • Developed two varieties of ornamental Achieved rose. rose

5 Diploid accessions of Acorus • Two accessions with low beta asarone Achieved calamus with low beta-asarone content were identified content

6 Novel Picrorhiza cultivar • Activity was dropped Activity was dropped in II TF

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meeting

WP2.2 Chemical investigation of selected medicinal and aromatic plants (Isolation, purification, characterization of secondary metabolites from selected plants and development of HPLC/HPTLC/LCMS/GCMS protocols for plant extracts/fractions for development of quality planting material) (IIIM-WP 3).

1 1. Creation of repository of • Total17 compounds were deposited in the Achieved isolated molecules from the Institutional Repository. plants • DNA fingterprints using ISSR Primers were 2. Generation of database developed for all the accessions collected (HPLC/HPTLC/LCMS/GC) of for the selected plants. each plant extract and isolated • Chemical fingerprinting of molecules extracts/fractions of 8 plants were 3. Identification of elite variety on developed. the basis of chemoprofile • Total 36 compounds were isolated from 8

plants. • Collection of nine germplasms including

Colebrookea oppositifolia, Woodfordia fruticosa, T agetes min uta, Echinacea purpurea, Artemisia, Bunium persicum, Epimedium elatum, Valeriana wallichii, Aconitum sps. from different agroclimatic locations

WP2.3 Improvement of selected medicinal and aromatic plants for Lucknow region through plant breeding approaches (CIMAP-WP 2). 1 Improvement of selected Developed and released: Achieved

medicinal and aromatic plants • High yielding variety (CIM Nirom) of for Lucknow region through plant Mucuna puriens breeding approaches • High yielding variety (CIM Medha) of

{CIMAP) Centella asiatica.

• High yielding variety (CIM-Sunahari) of yellow satawar, Asparagus adscendens

WP2.4 Development of chemical and molecular markers (CIMAP-WP 7). Validated protocols for HPLC Development of molecular markers for Achieved fingerprinting of the targeted different species of mentha achieved plants. GC-GC-MS profile of volatile components of the aromatic plants.

WP 2.5 Collection, characterization, development of improved cultivar and Agrotechnology of Cymbopogon, Cinnamomum, lavender, Thymus linearis, and Origanum vulgare under hilly and foot hill climate of Uttarakhand (CIMAP-WP 8) . 1 Improved varieties of targeted • Developed a high yielding variety in each of Achieved

medicinal crops (CIMAP) Mucuna pruriens, Centel/a asiatica and yellow satawar.

• 3 varieties under development

WP 2.5.1 Collection, characterization, development of improved cultivar and Agrotechnology of Curcuma amada Roxb. and Curcuma aromatica for Bangalore region of south India (CIMAP-WP 9).

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1 Collection and field Work package was dropped in the Work package was acclimatization of varieties and taskforce meeting held on 26 Feb 2014, as dropped populations of Curcuma amada the scientist had left and C. aromatic, analysis of morphological, genetic and metabolic diversity and identification of elite clones

WP 2.5.2 Collection, characterization, development of improved cultivar and Agrotechnology of Cassia abacus and Mucuna prureins for semi- arid tropics of south India (CIMAP-WP 1 0) .

1 Development of improved • One variety of Mucuna prurience is Achieved cultivar and agrotechnology for expected by the end of March 2017 production of higher seed yield of target plant species for the • Developed agro-technology without semiarid tropical regions stacking for Mucuna pruriens.

WP 3 Evaluation of Damask rose for sodic soils (NBRI-WP3).

1 Improved location specific • Improved location specific Damask Rose Achieved scented Rose varieties and varieties were screened agro-techniques in scented • Agro-techniques standardized for Damask Rose varieties Rose varieties (NBRD-1, NBRD-2, NBRD-

3, NBRD-4, NBRD-5 and NBRC-1). WP 4.1 Performance and evaluation of elite plant material and/or cultivars through multi locational coordinated trials (IHBT-WP 3).

1 Data on performance of elite • Data generated for stevia and damask rose Achieved plant types of the target crops and Agrotechnology standardized. for development of cultivars for • Elite germ plasm of Rosa damascena differe:nt agro-climatic zones variety Jwala, and Stevia accessions were (IHBT) evaluated at Mid hills conditions

• ML T of Cymbopogon spp. has been conducted under mid hill conditions.

WP 4.2 Performance and evaluation of elite plant material and/or cultivars through multilocational coordinated trials (NBRI-WP 4). 1 Improved location specific • Multilocational trials of gladiolus were laid Achieved

varieties and agro-techniques in out at Lucknow, Palampur and Jammu and floricultural crops. location specific varieties were identified.

• Bixa cultivation fai led under Palampur conditions.

WP 4.3 Performance and evaluation of elite clones throuQh multilocational coordinated trials (NEIST-WP 2). 1 Establishment of the varieties • Lemomgrass varieties Swarana, Jor Lab L- Achieved

most suitable for the respective 2 and CKP 38, and citronella varieties Jor climate and topographic Lab C-2 and Bio 13 found promising in condition north east region

WP 4.4 Collection, identification, multiplication, demonstration, standardization of practice and package, post harvest and value addition of tarQeted species (IIIM-WP1 ).

1 • Quality Planting Material • Agrotechnologies standardized for Achieved • Agro techniques in medicinal, Colebrookea oppositifolia, Woodfordia

Aromatic floriculture fruticosa, lnula racemosa, Tagetes minuta, & other Economic plants Grewia asiatica, Echinecea purpurea,

• Improved location specific Artemisia annua and Cymbopogon sp.

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Varieties • Quality planting material generated and supplied to the farmers

• Multilocation trial of Cymbopogon species: Lemongrass, Java citronella and Palmarosa varieties of CSIR-CIMAP and CSIR-NEIST were tested under agro­climatic conditions of Jammu region.

WP 4.5 Optimization of nutritional requirement and utilization of waste land for cultivation of aromatic grasses and its impact on soil physical, chemical and biological properties {CIMAP-WP 3). 1 Optimization of nutritional Developed technology package for plant Achieved

requirement and utilization of protection practices in selected medicinal and waste land for cultivation of aromatic crops, and for utilization of aromatic plants and its underutilized soils through medicinal and impact on soil physical, chemical aromatic plants and chemical finger printing and biological properties of Aromatic grasses.

WP 4.6 Development of good agricultural practices (CIMAP-WP 4).

Agro-packages for enhanced productivity and quality

• Early mint technology for menthol mint. • Agro-technology without stacking for

Mucuna pruriens. • Agro-technology package for co-cultivation

of menthol mint with traditional crops for enhancing farm productivity and profit.

Achieded. Work on developing 4 packages i.e. Development of cost effective agro­practices for Geranium cultivation in sub-tropical plains of India, Kalmegh (Andographis paniculata), Palmarosa ( Cymbopogon martini1) and Citronella ( Cymbopogon winterianus) In progress

WP 5.1 Introducing novel fioricultural crops in the hills and plains Canna, Rose & Gladiolus NBRI-WP 5). 1 • Improved location specific • Location specific floriculture crops Achieved

varieties. (Canna, Rose & Gladiolus) and related • Agro-techniques of fioricultural agrotechnology developed

and economic crops. • Training and extension activities • Training and extension to undertaken during the project period

farmers under CSIR- 800 (NBRI)

WP 5. 2 Introducing novel floricultural crops for hills and plains- Calla lily, anthurium (IHBT-WP 4).

1 • Package of cultural practices • Successfully introduced two species of Achieved for the target crops (CSIR: calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica and Z. IHBT) elliotianna)

• Developed and released two varieties of calla lilies one each of Zantedeschia aethiopica (Him Shweta) and Z. elliotianna (Him Sumukh)

WP 5.3 Introduction of novel horticultural crops for hills and plains (NEIST-WP 3).

Anthurium was dropped in TF meeting (II)

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1 Establishment of new orchids Activity was dropped Activity was and ornamental plants from wild dropped in TF sources of NE India meeting (II)

WP 6.1 1ntroducinQ Swertia chiravitafrom north-east, mid and western Himalaya (IHBT-WP 5). 1 Germplasm collection of Swertia Activity was dropped --do--

chirayita; Package of cultural practices for Swertia chirayita cultivation in western Himalaya

WP 6.2 Introduction of Swertia chirayita from eastern Himalaya (NEIST-WP 4). 1 Introduction and Establishment • Collection and maintained of more than 258 Achieved

of the species at suitable location germ plasm of cymbopogon species and 58 (NEIST) accessions of cinnamon species

• Molecular and morphological and chemical characterization completed

WP 7.1 Evaluation of Bixa and Curcuma germplasm collection for plant improvement (NBRI-WP 2).

1 Improved location specific • Development and released an improved Achieved selected economic varieties of variety of Curcuma longa (Kesari) Curcuma and Bixa, agro- • Seventeen accessions of Bixa were techniques of economic plant conserved, and five performed better under species sodic soil conditions.

• Three turmeric varieties, Lakadong, Lashein and Ladaw from Meghalaya being tested for pathogenecity, quality and multiplication.

• Response of PSB in turmeric under partially reclaimed sodic soil condition studied

WP 7.2 Evaluation of Bixa plant germplasm for plant improvement (IHBT -WP 6). 1 Data on performance of Bixa Bixa ore/lana was introduced in the western Activity was

ore/lana in western Himalaya Himalayas but the plant did not perform well dropped by TF (IHBT)

WP 7.3 Evaluation of Bixa germplasm for plant improvement(NEIST-WP5). 1 Evaluation of Bixa germplasm for Two years data recorded and evaluation will Achieved

plant improvement be completed by March, 2017 (NEIST)

WP 8.0 Evaluation of marigold germ plasm for plant improvement and lutein production (IHBT-WP 7). 1 Elite marigold germplasm for Marigold germplasm strengthened and Achieved

lutein production (IHBT) selections made for improvement double flower shape and high lutein content

WP 9.1 Development and evaluation of location specific biofertilizers, PGPRs, and bio-pesticides (IHBT-WP 8). 1 PGPR promoting biomass and • The efficiency of PGPRs has been Achieved

secondary metabolites in evaluated in stevia economically important aromatic • Essential oils of aromatic plants and and medicinal plants; fractions of extracts of weed showed development biopesticide for the promising activity against larvae of organic farming Diamond back moth (DBM) in the

laboratory. • Insecticidal activities plant extracts Hexane

fraction of Ageratum houstonianum and Eupatorium adenophorum was found more

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effective against second instar larvae of DBM

WP 9.2 Evaluation of biofertilizers, PGPRs and biopesticides (NBRI- WP 6). 1 Biofertilizers and biopesticides; • PSB/Trichoderma culture were provided Achieved

Economic utilization of sodic to Bio Resources Development Centre, wastelands Shillong (Meghalaya)

• Research work on Gladiolus and Canna under sodic soil is under progress

• Collection and conservation of 29 accessions of Canna germ plasm under sodic soil conditions

WP 9.3 Evaluation of Bio-pesticide from indigenous plant (NEIST-WP 6). 1 Development of novel Bio- Developed cream and powder based Achieved

formulation from plant sources formulations which can be applied to dry fungal skin infection in domestic animals.

WP 9.4 Microbial interventions for enhancing content and yield of secondary metabolites in important MAPs selected for Lucknow reQion (CIMAP- WP 5). 1 Microbes or consortium of Work on developing two herbal products is in Work is in progress

microbes useful in promoting progress. growth and yield both under normal and stressed conditions

WP 9.5 Development of traditional and organic package of practices for the management of important diseases and insects and pests in selected MAPs for Lucknow reQion (CIMAPWP 6). 1 Protection of proposed crops Prepared Technology bulletin on plant Achieved

from pest and diseases, proper protection practices of selected medicinal identification/ characterization of and aromatic crops, and utilization of associated pathogens, underutilized soils through medicinal and nematodes and insects. aromatic plants and chemical finger printing

of Aromatic grasses. WP 10Development and testing of biocontrol formulations/biofungicides for disease control in target plants (Calla Lily and Stevia) (IHBT-WP 9) 1 Bio-control formulation( s )/bio- • Field surveys were conducted to assess Achieved

fungicide(s) for the target crops occurrence and severity of Stevia and Calla lily diseases.

• Bio-formuation were tried in Calla lily, stevia and ginger.

WP 11Adoption of mechanization offarm practices (IHBT-WP 1 0). 1 Adoption of mechanization of • Mechanized harvesting practices were Achieved

farm practices: tea, Rosa developed and successfully demonstrated damascenaand Stevia. to the growers

• An adjustable hoe for high intensity field crops has been designed and developed

WP 12Processing of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) and development of commercial viable technology for MAPs (IIIM-WP 4) 1 Processing of medicinal and • Patent: Process for the preparation of Achieved

aromatic plants and development acteoside (phenylethanoid glycoside) of commercial viable technology enriched fraction from Colebrookea for MAPs: Filing of oppositifolia for the treatment of alcoholic

·patents/Publications, of the hepatitis (Patent applied). process, transfer of technology • The process of IPR is underway for

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from pilot scale to the Industrial technology transfer. scale on nominal charge, • 15 technical bulletins, planting material and providing better technology to intellect inputs were provided to the the peoples for better life style farmers interested in cultivating the crop as and providing good source of alternate crop. earning for the farmers, those • 2500 farmers were trained using various who cultivate these medicinal means to create awareness MAPs. aromatic Crops

5. Outcomes and outputs from the projects:

a. Outcomes

1. Lead(s} identified: Number and names with TRL

Number Name of lead 1. Development of improved varieties (5) of stevia, marigold, !ilium, chrysanthemum

and Acorus calamus

2. Essential oils of Acorus calamus, Mentha sp. and Hedychium spicatum for management of stored grain pests ·

3. Cost effective agro-practices for stevia, damask rose, tea, large card mom and floriculture crops including orchids and tulips

4. Development of high yielding varieties (4): of Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini!). Mucuna pruriens, Mentha piperata and stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bert).

5. Development of Technology bulletins (03}: Plant protection practices in selected medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), Utilization of underutilized soils through MAPs and chemical finger printing of Aromatic grasses.

6. Development of cost effective agro-practices (4) for Geranium (Palargonium graveo/ens} in sub-tropical regions, Kalmegh (Andographis paniculata}, Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini!) and Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus)

7. Development of improved varieties of Cymbopogon sps

8. Development of improved varieties of Colebrookea oppositifolia, Woodfordia fruticosa and lnu/a racemosa

9. Development of agrotechnology for large scale cultivation of Valeriana offcinalis and lnula racemosa

10. Agrotechnology development for Costus speciosus 11 . Multiplication, popularization through demonstration and commercialization of the

developed varieties 12. Development of aroma rich Cymbopogon variety 13. Product development from medicinal plant varieties namely Woodfordia fruticosa,

Colebrookea oppositifolia, Glycyrrihiza glabra 14. Conversion of leads (potential selections/mutants) into new varieties of

ornamental crops and Bixa ore/lena. 15. Multiplication, popularization through demonstration and commercialization of the

developed varieties 16. Amelioration of sodic land by application of industrial wastes like fly ash and press

mud for cultivation of Gladiolus, Damask rose and Tuberose. 17. Popularization of bio-inoculants based standardized agro-technologies for

enhancing income from per unit of area. 18. Methyl eugenol rich high yielding variety of Lemon grass

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2. Technology/Product developed: Number and names with TRL level of Development

Number Name of Technology Developed TRL 1. Agro-technology package for cultivation of Stevia 5

2. Improved stevia cultivar (Him Stevia) (CSIR-IHBT) 5

3. Gerbera cultivars (7) (Him Glow, Him Peace, Him Saumya, Him Gaurav, 5 Him Aabha, Him Apoorva & Him Keerti) (CSIR-IHBT)

4. Improved calla lily cultivars (2) (Him Sumukh & Him Shweta) (CSIR- 5 IHBT)

5. High yielding tea cultivar (Him Sphurti) (CSIR-IHBT} 5

6. Improved rose cultivars (2) (Himalayan Wonder and Himalayan Glory) 5 (CSIR-IHBT)

7. Agro-technology package for cultivation of Damask rose 5

8. Tea farm mechanization 5

9. Adjustable hoe for high intensity field crops 5

10. Agro-technology package for cultivation of large cardamom 5

11. High yielding cultivar of Mucuna pruriens (CIM- Nirom) 5

12. High yielding variety of Centella asiatica 5 (CIM-Medha)

13. High yielding variety of yellow Satavar (CIM-Sunahari) 5

14. Early Mint Technology 5

15. Agro-technology package for co-cultivation of menthol mint with 5 traditional crops

16. Agro-technology without stacking for Mucuna pruriens 5

17. Khus Digger 5

18. Multipurpose Satavar Digger 5

19. Improved varieties of Cymbopogon khasianus (Him rosa, 111M (J) CK-1 0) 5 and Phalsa (Grewia asciatica (IIIMJ-GA9)

20. Health drink (Phalsa) for commercial exploitation of Grewia asiatica fruit 6 juice

21 ' Agrotechnology for large scale cultivation of medicinal plants Va/eriana 3 offcinalis and G/ycvrrhiza g/abra

22. Aroma Value Kit- Value added product from aromatic crops 6

23. Production of GMP grade herbal botanicals of selected medicinal plants 5-6

24. New variety of gladiolus (Acharya JC Bose and Heerak) 4

25. Improved variety of turmeric, Curcuma /onga(Kesari) 5

26. High yielding variety of Lemongrass (Jor Lab L-8) 8

27. High yielding variety of Java Citronella (Jor Lab C-5) 8

28. Herbal formulation for common dermal infection of domestic animal in gel 5 base and powder base forms

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3. Technology/Product transferred: Number and names with name of licensee(s)

No. Name of Technology/Product Transferred Licensee 1. Agrotechnology of Stevia 1. M/s Agri Naturals India, Ludhiana (Pb)

2. M/s , Sh. Virendra Kumar Rajaura, Village Hazratput, District Bulandshahr (UP)

2. Stevia cultivar M/s Swayam Agros. Pvt. Ltd ., Indore (MP)

3. Gerbera cultivars Mls Shashanka AgroTech Private Limited, Ranchi

4. Licensing of the Early Mint Technologies 1. People Action for National Integration (PAN I) for demonstration in Barabanki and Srawasti districts of UP, 14.971akhs

2. Kankor Ingredients Ltd, Cochin Kerala for Bareilly district of UP, 04.621akhs

5 IIIMJ-GA9 cultivar MIS Cadi! a Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

6 Cymbopogon variety M/S Pacific Agro, Nagpur

4. Facility created: Number and names with uniqueness & utility

Lab Name of Facility Created Uni_gueness & utility CSIR-IHBT Greenhouse/polyhouse, environmental Propagation and maintenance of planting

control greenhouse, Nursery structures material of new cultivars 800 sqm

CSIR-CIMAP Polyhouses 200 sqm Off-season crops DrvinQ shed 800 sqm For post-harvestprocessing of MAPs

CSIR-IIIM Mobile distillation unit for essential oil For demonstration purpose in remote areas distillation. GC x GC-MS facility For chemo-profiling of essential oil.

CSIR-NBRI Renovation of the Bonsai House For research and demonstration purpose Modernization of Palm House --do--Creation of Jurassic Gallery. --do--

CSIR-NEIST Essential oil distillation unit, 3 q capacity --do--

5. Sponsored projects obtained (with details)

Project title Funding Amount Duration agency (Rs in Lacs)

CSIR·IHBT Characterization ofgenetic variabilityand building DBT 37.73 2012-2015 ofmapping populationfor molecularbreeding in Steviarebaudiana Bertoni Introduction, adaptation and value addition of DST 34.48 2014-2017 important medicinal and aromatic plants in trans Himalayan region Crop weather relationship studies in damask rose DST 34.12 2014-2017 (Rosa damascene Mill) under Western Himalayas Development of new clones though integration of Tea Board 54.37 2016-2020 conventional and non-conventional methods of breeding for productivity, quality and stress tolerance. Development of machines for tea harvesting and Tea Board 59.98 2016-2020

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mechanization of cultural operations. Empowering rural population through dissemination State Council 8.30 2016-2018 of agro technologies of flower crops in HP ofSTE, HP Workshop & Training for Kangra tea growers State Agr 1.65 2013-2016

Dept& APED A

Training on commercial cultivation of cut flower BOO, Rohru, 1.85 2014-15 crops HP Cultivation, value addition and marketing of Lemon BOO, Una, 1.25 2015-16 grass and medicinal plants of subtropical HP HP Cultivation and post-harvest technologies of DRDA, 2.50 2012-13 commercially important flower crops Shimla, HP Cultivation, value addition and marketing of aromatic Swan River 2.20 2015-16 and medicinal plants Project,

HP CSIR·IIIM Sustained cultivation of Phalsa (Grewia asciatica) in DST, New 23.57 July,2015 - July, rainfed Shivalik belt of J&K. Delhi 2018 End to end technology of phalsa cultivation and its DC, Jammu 50.00 2016-2018 products Phalsa cultivar Women 0.60 2015

NGO,Jammu

6. External Cash Flow (ECF) generated:Total: Rs. 312.60 Lakhs CSIR- IHBT: Rs. 253.00 Lakhs (Sp. projects: Rs 238.43 lakhs; licence fee: 14.571akhs) CSIR-IIIM: Rs. 74.17 Lakhs (Sponsored projects) CSIR-NEIST: Rs. 4.30 Lakhs (license fee) CSIR-CIMAP: Rs. 19.59 Lakhs (License fee}

?.Societal impact created (quantified data)

During the project period an estimated turnover of Rs 2500 lakhs has been facilitated through advisory and extension of agro technologies, Dissemination of knowledge for growing MAPs as alternative cash crop, generation and supply of quality planting material, processing and marketing of MAPs, adoption of farm mechanization and value addition of their produce for economic up-liftment etc.

b. Outputs:

1. Periodic Reports Submitted

• Quarterly Report & Half yearly Reports upto 2013-14 • Annual Reports: 2012-13,2013-14, 201~-15, 2015-16, and 2016 (Nov.) • Achievement Report: 2012-13,201 3-14,2014-15,2015-16 • Mid-term Appraisal Report

2. Publications

Publication Details CSIR- CSIR- CSIR- CSIR- CSIR- Total (SCI) Non SCI IHBT CIMAP 111M NBRI NEIST i. Total number (SCI) 47 (35) 16 (1 0} 13 (8} 16 (5) 7 (4) 98 (62) Non SCI:30 ii. Cumulative IF

46.074 19.192 18.443 10.740 7.082 101.647 BookChapter. (as per 2015 figures) 6

iii. Average IF 1.316 1.919 2.305 2.148 1.771 1.638 iv. Average IF/scientist 3.291 0.960 2.635 1.790 1.012 1.880

*Paper under rev1ew/commun1cated: 10; Conference paper: 6 (2 best paper award); Popular Articles: 9

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3. Patents {or other forms of IP generated such as Copyrights, Designs etc.)

Institute Patent Filed An effective Bioformulation for management of dermal infections in domestic animals (CSIR-

i. Filed NEIST) Process for the preparation of acteoside (phenylethanoid glycoside) enriched fraction from Colebrookea oppositifolia for the treatment of alcoholic hepatitis (CSIR-IIIM)

ii. Granted Nil iii. Licensed Nil

4. Human Resource generated

HR Generated All Institutes

Ph.D fel lows completed 3 (2 completed and employed, 1 submitted)

Ph. D. pursuing 11

Project fellows 24 Total 12, 112 farmers/entrepreneurs were trained through on and off campus trainings/workshop and demonstrations during 5 years on

Skills imparted* Improved varieties, Crop management, Agrotechnologies, (Farmers & entrepreneurs) Protected Cultivation, Biofertilizers, Quality planting material

generation, Organic Agriculture, TC etc. Total150 (11, 31, 37, 39, 32 each year) traininq proqrammes were conducted

Other 70 No. TV programmes on scientific and field based activities *Including skill set developed for technical services/ consultancy/ training purposes

5. External collaborations established • Tea Board of India • HP State Department of Agriculture, Ayurveda and Horticulture • State Department of Horticulture, Punjab for spread of released floriculture varieties in Punjab • PAU, Ludhiana and DrYS P University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan, HP • M/s Agri Naturals, Ludhiana • Mr. Virendra Kumar Rajaura, Village Hazratput, District Bulandshahr (UP) • The Tinan White Mountains Floriculture, Society Ltd., Lahaul & Spiti • Tissue Culture firms (2) • People Action for National Integration (PAN I) • Kankor Ingredients LIMITED, Cochin Kerala • EOAI • International Flavour and Fragrance (ICEOFF) • South Indian Mint and Aromatic Plants (SIMAP) • HPMC Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh • J&K Ex-Services League, Jammu • Meghalaya Basin Development Authority on commercial floriculture use of bio-inoculants and

technology for dehydration of flowers and plant parts for the preparation of artifacts. • Veterinary Department, Govt. of Assam for clinical trial of animal dermal infection control cream to

confirm the results (200 samples provided) • Agreement is proposed with two companies namely Parshuram Organic, Tinsukia, Assam and

Pandu Kashav, Vishakhapatnam for transfering technology of newly released varieties

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S.No Lead/Technology/Produc Salient TRL of IP Status Status of t (listed above in Features of the the Lead/ of QPR/Comm outcomes) Lead/Technology/ Product Technolo Lead/Tech ercial

gy nology/Pro Technical /Product duct Reportof

Lead/ Technology I Product

1. Potential selection of • Higher Reb-A Content 3-4 Selections DPR to be Stevia (4) • The selections have better under prepared

sweetness evaluation 2. Potential selection of • Lutein content: 0.21% 3-4 -do- -do-

Marigold ( 1) for yield and • Double compact flower shape lutein content • Large flower size (-10 em dia);

higher lutein content 3. Potential selections of • Attractive double, Standard/ spray 3 -do- -do-

chrysanthemum (10) flowerswith different colors • Suitable for field cultivation and

pot culture

4. Potential selections of Attractive flower traits Unique flower 2 -do- -do-I ilium ( 4) for cut flowers shapes and colors suitable for

cultivation in hills

5. Accessions of Acorus Low beta asarone accessions 3 -do- -do-

6. Essential oils of Acorus Essential oils showed promising 3 Under -do-calamus, Mentha sp. and larvicidal activity to second instar evaluation Hedychium spicatum larvae Diamondback moth (Piutella

xy/ostella) which is a major insect pests of crucifers under laboratory

7. Agrotechnology of Stevia INM, IWM Technology for organic & 4 Cultivation -do-inorganic crop production, package post harvest management

8. Agrotechnology of Damask Pruning/planting management, 2-4 -do- -do-rose, tea, floriculture crops, nutrient management, IWM, post orchids, tulips, large harvest management cardamom and Acorus

9. Multiplication, Described variety-wise in this table 2-3 -do- -do-popularization through demonstration and commercialization of the developed varieties of different crops

10. Improved varieties (4) of High yielding improved varieties 4-5 Selections -do-Palmarosa, Mucuna

(ready by 2018- 2019) under pruriens, Mentha piperata evaluation and stevia

11. Development of Dissemination of improved 4-5 Work being -do-Technology bulletins (03): Agrotechnology pursued Plant protection practices

(ready by March 2018) in selected MAPs, Utilization of underutilized soils through MAPs and

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chemical finger printing of aromatic grasses.

12. Development of cost effective agro-practices (4) for Geranium in sub­tropical regions, Kalmegh Palmarosa and Citronella

13. Development of improved varieties of Cymbopogon, Colebrookea oppositifolia, Woodfordia fruticosa and lnula racemosa

14. Development of agrotechnology for Valeriana offcinalis and lnula racemosa

15. Agrotechnology development for Costus speciosus

Cost effective agro-practices for higher returns

(ready by 2018- 2019)

Selection of Cymbopogon has geranyl acetate content (57%} in the oil, and has about 30% more geranyl acetate than the parental clone. Lead also got in other species

Agrotechnology package for large scale cultivation

--do-

16. Product development in Value addition to the targeted the form of capsule, medicinal plants syrups, extracts from medicinal plant varieties namely Woodfordia fruticosa, Co/ebrookea oppositifolia, G/ycyrrhiza glabra and lnula racemosa

17. Conversion of leads High yielding improved varieties (potential selections/mutant) into new varieties of ornamental crops and Bixa ore/lena.

18. Multiplication, popularization demonstration commercialization developed varieties

Varieties a.s mentioned in leads through table

and of the

19. Amelioration of sodic land Amelioration of sodic soil for by application of industrial cultivation of high value crops wastes like fly ash and press mud for cultivation of Gladiolus, Damask rose and Tuberose.

20. Popularization of bio- Promotion of organic cultivation inoculants based standardized agro-technologies for enhancing income from per unit of area.

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2

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-do- -do-

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Selections -do-under evaluation

Work being pursued

Field activity

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-do-

Extension -do-activity

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21. Methyl eugenol rich high 0.80% essential oil with 70% 4 Selections -do-yielding variety of Lemon Methyl eugenol under grass evaluation

22. Agrcrtechnology package Standardized harvest regime, 5 Field -do-for cultivation of Stevia planting geometry, transplanting activity

time, NPK levels under different agroclimatic conditions, biofertilizer application, decapitation and foliar applications

23. Improved stevia cultivar • Yield potential of 3.68 t dry leaf 5 Variety is -do-(Him Stevia) (CSIR-IHBT) /ha under

• Rebaudioside-A (%): 7.34 Mother registration

• Stevioside (%): 5.87 stock process

• High Reb-A/steviside ratio = 1.25 establish with ed in NBPGR tissue culture

24. Gerbera cultivars (7) (Him 1. Him Glow: Standard, double, 5 Him Glow& -do-Glow, Him Peace, Him yellow orange, Yield: 23.5 Mother Him Peace Saumya, Him Gaurav, Him flowers/plant/year (F/PfY) stock have been Aabha, Him Apoorva & Him 2. Him Peace: Standard, double, being registered Keerti) (CSIR-IHBT) white, Yield: 18.8 (F/PfY) establishe with

3. HimSaumya:Standard, double, din tissue NBPGR, light yellow,Yield: 18.8 (F/PfY) culture and others

4. Him Gaurav: Standard, double, are under red, Yield: 24.4 (F/PfY) processed

5. Him Aabha: Standard, semi-double, yellow orange flower, Yield: 25.5 (F/PfY)

6. HimApoorvaStandard, double, red bi-colour, Yield : 23.3 (F/PfY)

Him Keerti: Standard, double, yellow, Yield: 20.0 (F/PfY)

25. Improved calla lily cultivars 1. HimSumukh: Bright yellow, 5 Variety is -do-(2) (Him Sumukh & Him cylindrical trumpet flower yield: 3.2 Mass under Shweta) (CSIR-IHBT) (F/PfY)

multiplicati registration 2. Him Shweta: process

white flowers on is in

with yield: 5.0 (F/PfY) progress

NBPGR

26. High yielding tea cultivar • Yield Potential of 2500 kg made 5 Variety is -do-(Him Sphurti) (CSIR-IHBT) tea/ ha under

• Suitable clone for mechanized tea registration plantations process

with NBPGR/Te a Board

27. Improved rose cultivars (2) • Himalayan wonder: Thornless, red 5 Variety is -do-(Himalayan Wonder and purple colour, No. of flowers: Mother under Himalayan Glory) (CSIR- 26.6/plant/ year stock registrati IHBT) • Himalayan Glory:Tyrian purple establishe on

colour No. of flowers: 26.94/plant/ din tissue process year with

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culture NBPGR

28. Agro-technology package Level and timing of pruning, 5 Field -do-for cultivation of Damask monitoring the plant health and activity rose physiological status, Foliar

applications of Ca (N03)2, hrvesting stage and post harvest storage conditions

29. Tea farm mechanization Reduction of labour requirement to 5 -do- -do-one eighth, cost of tea plucking to one half

30. Adjustable hoe for high • 3-row diamond shape adjustable 5 Under -do-intensity field crops hand hoe for intercultural process

operations in field and plantation crops

• It can be adjusted from 25 mm to 500 mm at an increment of 25 mm or more as the need of the crop

31. Agro-technology package Screened of higher yielding 5 Multilocatio -do-for cultivation of large cultivars for mid hill regions and n trials and cardamom standardized planting and plantation

harvesting techniques extension

32. High yielding cultivar of • Higher seed yield (33 ql/ha) 5 Variety to -do-Mucuna pruriens (CIM- • L-dopa yield/ha 150kg/ha; L- be Nirom) dopa content 4.50% registered

• It is ideally suited in orchards for cultivation as climber crop and easy to harvest due to lint less pods.

33. High yielding variety of • Dry herb yield:1.29ql/ha 5-6 -do- -do-Centel/a asiatica (CIM- • Asiaticoside:50.36mg/g dw basis Medha) • Madecassoside: 14.20mg/g dw

basis

• Mad. Acid: 4.35 mg/g dw basis • Asiatic acid: 2.10 mg/g dw basis

34. High yielding variety of • Semi erect and very fast growing 5-6 -do- -do-yellow Satavar (CIM- • Thick Roots Sunahari) • Dry root yield is 97.55 q/ha

• Saponin content is 11.03% • Improvement in yield 43.70% over

control

35. Early Mint Technology • Ridge planting for the production 9 Field -do-of planting material and main crop activity and poly house/ poly tunnel I poly cover method for raising seedlings in winter season

• Reduces cropping span about 1-2 months, irrigation water up to 30%, cost of weed management up to 30% and cost of per kg oil in

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second harvest production reduces up to 30-35%.

36. Agro-technology package • Increasing the farm economy 8-9 Season -do-for co-cultivation of menthol with mint co-cultivation and cultivar mint with traditional crops • Coverage of risk due climate specific

change, and market fluctuations package

• Mint oil production as bonus crop

• Utilization of land Labour and implementation throughout the year

37. Agro-technology without • The cost of stacking in climbing 8-9 Field -do-stacking for Mucuna type mucuma is very high. activity pruriens Cultivation of mucuna without

stacking under semi - arid tropics of south Ind ia can reduce cost of cultivation by 25-30%

38. Khus Digger • Robust and sturdy metal body for 6 Being -do-heavy duty operations popularized

• Tractor mounted having a power for farmers range of 25-35 BHP or more

• Efficient harvesting of vetiver with minimum root loss

• Implement can also be used in primary tillage and other farm operations

• This tractor mounted Khus-Digger reduces the digging cost (manual digging) from approx. Rs 60,000/- to Rs.1 0,000/- per ha apart from savinQ of the time.

39. Multipurpose Satavar • Robust and sturdy metal body. 6 Being -do-Digger • Tractor mounted having a power popularized

range of 30-35 BHP. for farmers • Works well in line sown satavar

crops. • Can also be operated in primary

til lage operations. • Cost per piece : INR 12000/- to

14000/-• Can also be used efficiently as a

multipurpos·e implement for harvesting of other root crops like safedlmusli, sarpgandha, ashwgandha etc.

40. Health drink (Phalsa) for Neutraceutical and Vitamin enriched 6 Being -do-commercial exploitation of Health Drink pursued Grewia asiatica fruit juice

41 . Agrotechnology for large Medicinal plant of high commercial 3 Field -do-scale cultivation of value. practices Valerian a offcinalis and Glycyrrhiza q/abra

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42. Product development from Anti-ulcer Hepato protective Market 6 -do- -do-Woodfordia competitive GMP Grade Herbal fruticosa, Colebrookea Products oppositifolia, G/ycyrrihiza q/abra and lnula racemosa

43. Production of GMP grade Ready source of raw material for 5-6 - -do-herbal botanicals of industry selected medicinal plants

44. New variety of Gladiolus With unique floral characters 4 Registrati -do-(Acharya JC Bose and on being Heerak) pursued

45. New varieties of Turmeric, Tolerant to cold, shade and foliar 5 -do- -do-Curcuma longa (Kesari) diseases with high yield potential

(-35 t/ha fresh weight) even under partially reclaimed sodic soil, also suitable as inter-crop in orchards. Growing period: 230-240 days against approx. 200 days of other varieties

46. High yielding variety of 1 % essentia~ oil with 78% of citra! 8 Varieties -do-Lemongrass (Jor Lab L-8) content registere

d 47. High yielding variety of 1.20 % essential oil with > 35%of 8 -do- -do-

Java Citronella (Jor Lab C- citronella! content 5)

6. Sectoral Monitoring Committee Recommendations on LeadfTechnology/Product (listed above):

For each LeadfTechnology/Product provide details separately:

Criteria SMC Recommendations

Name of LeadfTechnology /Product • Development of improved varieties of a) stevia, marigold, !ilium, chrysanthemum, Acarus calamus,

Palmarosa Mucuna pruriens, Mentha piperata, ornamental crops, Bixa orellena, cymbopogon spp, methyl eugenol rich lemongrass;

• Cost effective agro-practices of a) stevia, damask rose, tea, large cardamom, and

floriculture crops, Geranium, Kalmegha, Palmarosa, citronella, Valeriana officinalis, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Costus speciosus, Epimedium elatum

• Essential oils of a) Acorus calamus, Mentha spp., Hedychium spicatum

• Development of Technology bulletins (03): Plant protection practices in selected MAPs, Utilization of underutilized soils through MAPs and chemical finger printing of aromatic grasses.

• Product development in the form of capsule, syrups, extracts from medicinal plant varieties namely Woodfordia fruticosa, Co/ebrookea oppositifo/ia, Glycyrrhiza glabra and fnula racemosa

• Multipl ication, popularization through demonstration and commercialization of the developed varieties

• Popularization of bio-inoculants based standardized agro­technologies for enhancino income from commercial crops such as

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medicinal and aromatic plants.

Is the Lead/ Technology/Product worth Yes taking up further?

What is the further R&D efforts that Take the leads of improved varieties to further improvement with need to be put by CSIR/CSIR respect to regional, national and international needs. laboratories?

Set up demonstration plots of varieties in the farmers' field.

Global benchmarking of the • The products to be developed are of societal value and income Lead/Technology/Product specifically enhancing prospects for farmers. wrt specifications and cost • The products/leads would place Jndian MAPS globally in floriculture

and medicinal plant sector • Publication in journals of international repute

Is the Lead/Technology/Product worthy No of commissioning a DPR at this stage?

What are the likely resources and time Financial support would be required for 3 + 2 years. duration required for taking forward the identified Lead/ Technology/Product to the desired TRL?

Potential stake holders who may be Farmers, Industries and society appropriate to partner technically as well as financially

Suggestion for plausible road map As given above. Details would be mentioned once project proposal in towards further development of detail is presented lead/technology/product for achieving desired TRL

GO/NO GO further development Go

Other suggestions, if any, related to None benefits/usage/ commercialization

7. Identified "lessons to be learnt", especially from shortcomings/failures.

Greater programmatic alignment would further strengthen the likely outcomes and impacts.

8. Comments on financial progress on the project • fund availability and util ization of fund in the project:

The financial progress is satisfactory and the investment made is justified.

9. Sectoral Monitoring Committee Recommendations on Facility creation or other outcomes:

Experiences gained, materials generated and lessons learnt are expected to have far reaching impacts in years to come.

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10. Grading of Project Execution: OutstandingJExcellenWery GoodJGood/Satisfactory/Un-satisfactory

Excellent

11. Additional comments, if any:

None

Dr~ .· ~ ,h+

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Dr. B. Sasikeran (Member)

~ Dr. Prosenjit Bose

(Member)

Director, CSIR-IICT (TF Chairman - Member)

Director, CSIR- NCL (TF Chairman -Member)

(Member)

Prof. Akhilesh Tyagi (Member)

Dr. Sudhir Achar (Member)

~ Director, CSIR-CIMAP

(TF Chairman - Member)

Director, CSI R-NBRI (TF Chairman - Member)

s~ (Member)

~

Dr. Suresh Ramamurthi (Member)

Dr.~ (Member)

Director, CSIR-CCMB (TF Chairman - Member)

Director, C IR-IHBT (TF Chairman - Member)

Director, CSIR-NIIST (TF Chairman - Member)

~ Dr. Arjula Ramachandra Reddy

(Member) Dr. Mangala Rai

(Chairman)

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