Development of action plan 36th International Vegetable Training - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Development of action plan 36th International Vegetable Training Course - THARANGANI WELEGAMA R E S E A R C H O F F I C E R / A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R ( R E S E A R C H ) H O R T I C U L T U R A L C R O P S R E S E A R C H &
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R E S E A R C H O F F I C E R / A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R ( R E S E A R C H ) H O R T I C U L T U R A L C R O P S R E S E A R C H & D E V E L O P M E N T I N S T I T U T E D E P A R T M E N T O F A G R I C U L T U R E
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Field crops Minor export crops Agricultural crops Plantation crops/Major export crops Tea, Rubber, Coconut Cardamom, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon etc. Rice
Maize, Soy, sesame, ground nut, green gram, black gram etc.)
Bean, Eggplant, Tomato, Capsicum, Bitter gourd, Lufa, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Long bean, Winged bean. Okra, Leafy vegetables, Potato, Sweet potato, Melon & many local vegetable types
Ornamentals Fruits
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Collaborate in research projects Develop TOMATO/ EGGPLANT varieties to cater national demand Breeder seed production Identify research thrust Training – Extension
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variety/ies)
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➢ Consumed by all social strata & all ethnic groups ➢ Rich source in vitamins, minerals & anti oxidants ➢More than 90% of the seed requirement is supplied from imported seed ➢ Bacterial wilt, virus complex, bacterial canker, high temperature/heat stress are
➢ Need extensive research to develop high yielding new varieties with
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