AICRP on Maize
Overview of the Project
Paddy is the main cereal crop of West Bengal followed by Wheat. Now-a-days Maize is getting importance because other main cereal crops are facing some unavoidable problematic situations in this state. AICRP on Maize is a 2 yr 6 months old AICRP under Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya in the North Eastern Plain Zone (NEPZ) of India and Headquarter is Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana, Punjab. Mainly research work on maize and also extension work under Front Line Demonstration & Tribal Sub Plan is going on. Research work is continuing under – Crop Improvement, Crop Production & Crop Protection. The research trials on three disciplines (Plant Breeding, Agronomy & Plant Pathology) during two seasons (Kharif & Rabi) are conducted successfully in the District Seed Farm, Kalyani Simanta of BCKV & significant data is also coming up aiming recommendation of the farmers/maize growers of this state.
Year of start/establishment of the Project: 2015
Staff Strength (Scientific/Technical or Supporting)
| Sl.No | Name of the Post/ Discipline | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breeder (Plant Breeding) | One |
| 2 | Asst. Agronomist (Agronomy) | One |
| 3 | Asst. Pathologist (Plant Pathology) | One |
| 4 | Technical (Field man) | Three |
| 5 | LDC/Typist | One |
Mandate/Objectives:
- To identify and release of zone specific or region specific high yield potential varieties which have superior grain yield, quality, resistance to diseases and pests with adaptability over wide range of cultural and regional environments
- To develop improved agronomical practices and to find out low cost maize production technology
- To study the pattern of disease and pest occurrence and to devise ecologically sound and economically viable pest and disease management strategies in maize crop
- To transfer and popularize the proven technologies to the farmers like replacement of old varieties with newly released high yielding ones, judicious application of inputs, etc. through Front Line Demonstrations and other Extension Education Programmes
No. of Trials Allocated/Conducted During 2013-18 :
| Year | No. of trials conducted |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 29 (Rabi & Kharif) |
| 2016-17 (Rabi) | 14 |
| 2017 (Kharif) | 34 |
| 2017-18 (Rabi) | 21 |
Salient Findings:
Research work is going on for two consecutive years mainly. So, time for another 1-2 yrs is needed for any conclusion.
Recommendations at State/National levels (Variety/ Technologies/Patenting etc) :
Another 2-3 yrs in necessary for reaching this stage.
Special not Covered in Above:
One CIMMYT trial on Plant Pathology was conducted during Rabi 2017-18
Achievements:
All the trial of IIMR is conducted successfully and Extension activities (FLD, TSP) are also getting success in this center.