Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi

Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi Infrastructure

Facilities :- Laboratory Complex The Institute has excellent laboratory building complex for conducting researches on various disciplines of vegetable science. It has 24 state-of-the-art laboratories with all modern electric equipment viz.,Crop Improvement (Biotechnology, Molecular biology, Tissue Culture, Genetics, Cytogenetics and Vegetable Breeding, Genetic Resources), Crop Production (Agronomy, Soil Science, Integrated Nutrient Management, Biochemistry, Water Management, Crop Physiology, Ecology), Crop Protection (Integrated Pest Management, Environmental Pollution, Residue Analysis, Bio-Control, Disease Management), Seed Technology, Quality Control, Seed Health, Post Harvest Technology, Economics, Extension and Training. Besides, provisions have also been made for information, social sciences and coordinated research units. Library Library subscribes to 58 journals of national and international repute. It holds more than 2800 books, and CAB abstracts since 1970 in digital form. Besides, IIVR provides free online access to more than 3000 agricultural and other biology journals through consortium of e-resources in agriculture (CERA). Gene Bank A well-equipped gene bank has been established for medium term conservation of precious germplasm of vegetable crops in the laboratory complex. Vegetable Research Farm To undertake the research projects of various disciplines, a research farm has been developed on 150 acres of land. The farm has got three submersible tube wells, underground irrigation systems,...