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Crop Improvement Division

	Code:	JB1.1
	Title:	Introduction, maintenance, characterization and conservation of jute, mesta and flax germplasm.
	Investigator(s):	Jiban Mitra (w.e.f. 04.07.2017), Amit Bera (w.e.f. 04.07.2017), A. Anil Kumar (w.e.f. 22.11.2012), Maruthi, R.T. (w.e.f. 04.09.2014), S.K. Sarkar (w.e.f. 24.05.2018) and Kajol Das (w.e.f. 01.04.2019)
	Duration:	Long Term (since 1997)

	Code:	JST 6.2
	Title:	Jute-Mungbean Intercropping: a Statistical Perspective.
	Investigator(s):	Asim Kumar Chakraborty, N.M. Alam and Asesh Kumar Ghorai
	Duration:	2019-21

	Code:	JBT4.8
	Title:	Identification of host genes related to stem rot disease resistance in jute and development of segregating population for resistance gene mapping.
	Investigator(s):	Soham Ray, Pratik Satya and Kunal Mondal
	Duration:	2018-21

	Code:	JST 1.0
	Title:	Effect of seed coating on seed storability and fibre yield in jute (Corchorus olitorius).
	Investigator(s):	Amit Bera, C. S. Kar, and B.S.Gotyal
	Duration:	2018-21

	Code:	JB10.4
	Title:	Genetic improvement of jute and mesta for diversified end use.
	Investigator(s):	Pratik Satya, Debabrata Sarkar, Surendra Kumar Pandey, Suman Roy
	Duration:	2017-21

	Code:	JBT4.6
	Title:	Fixation of a Multiparent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) population of Corchorus olitorius.
	Investigator(s):	D. Sarkar and Pratik Satya
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	JBT4.7
	Title:	Mining novel alleles for genome engineering applications for herbicide and stress tolerance in jute and allied fibers.
	Investigator(s):	S. Datta, Jiban Mitra, D. N. Saha, P. Satya and A. Anil Kumar
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	JB10.3
	Title:	Genetic improvement of flax (Linum usitatissimum) for higher fibre productivity and fibre quality.
	Investigator(s):	Jiban Mitra, Dipnarayan Saha, Kunal Mondal and Mr. Shiva Kumar K.V.
	Duration:	2016-22

	Code:	JB10.1
	Title:	Genetic improvement of jute genotypes to biotic stresses.
	Investigator(s):	A. Anil Kumar, Kunal Mondal and B. S. Gotyal
	Duration:	2015-20

	Code:	JB10.2
	Title:	Genetics of self-incompatibility and development of improved fibre yielding populations in sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea L.)
	Investigator(s):	Maruti R.T. and Subhojit Datta
	Duration:	2015-20

	Code:	JB9.6
	Title:	Evaluation and selection for high fibre yield and other diversified uses in roselle (H. sabdariffa).
	Investigator(s):	Maruti R. T., A. Anil Kumar and A. R. Saha
	Duration:	2014-20

	Code:	JB9.3
	Title:	Towards harnessing cell technological approaches for the enhancement of jute and allied fibre.
	Investigator(s):	Asit B. Mandal and Kanti Meena
	Duration:	2013-20

	Code:	JST 6.1
	Title:	Estimation of competition effects in Jute-Mungbean intercropping system.
	Investigator(s):	Asim Kumar Chakraborty and A. K. Ghorai
	Duration:	2016-19

	Code:	JBT4.5
	Title:	Genetic purity testing and varietal fingerprinting in mesta using molecular markers.
	Investigator(s):	Kanti Meena, Pratik Satya and S. K. Pandey
	Duration:	2016-19

	Code:	JBT 4.4
	Title:	Development and utilization of resources for bioinformatics and database in jute and allied fibres.
	Investigator(s):	Dipnarayan Saha, Subhojit Datta, Asim Kumar Chakraborty and Pratik Satya
	Duration:	2015-19

	Code:	JB 9.5
	Title:	Development of DNA fingerprint for varietal identification in jute.
	Investigator(s):	Jiban Mitra, Chandan Saurav Kar and A. Anil Kumar
	Duration:	2014-19

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Crop Production Division

	Code:	JA 8.0
	Title:	Integrated weed management and low density jute sowing to increase its net return minimizing manpower requirements in different major operations.
	Investigator(s):	A.K. Ghorai and Asim Kumar Chakraborty
	Duration:	2019-21

	Code:	SLA 1.8
	Title:	Integrated farming system in sisal plantation under organic management package.
	Investigator(s):	M. S. Behera, D.K. Kundu, S.Sarkar, A.K. Jha
	Duration:	2018-23

	Code:	SLA 1.7
	Title:	Effect of planting materials and fertilizer levels on growth and yield of sisal (Agave sisalana) and hybrid sisal.
	Investigator(s):	S. Sarkar, A. K. Jha, D. K. Kundu, M. S. Behera, B. Majumdar, and R. K. Naik
	Duration:	2018-23

	Code:	JA7.9
	Title:	Yield and quality of jute seed as influenced by method of application and dose of fertilizer nutrients in southern Bengal condition.
	Investigator(s):	S. Sarkar, M.S. Behera, Amit Bera, S.K. Sarkar
	Duration:	2018-20

	Code:	JA7.8
	Title:	Studies on Nitrogen Dynamics under Rice-Flax Cropping System.
	Investigator(s):	S. P. Mazumdar (w.e.f. 01.03.2019), Dr. Dhananjay Barman and Dr. Madhusudan Behera (w.e.f. 01.03.2019)
	Duration:	2018-21

	Code:	JA7.7
	Title:	Environment friendly low cost retting technology for jute and metagenomics of retting microbiome.
	Investigator(s):	B. Majumdar, S. P. Mazumdar, Dipnarayan Saha, Subhojit Datta, Sitangshu Sarkar, S. K. Jha
	Duration:	2018-21

	Code:	JA7.6
	Title:	Improvement of Soil Carbon Stocks and Farm Productivity through Integrated Cropland Management Practices in Jute Cultivation Areas (A Farmer’s Participatory Research).
	Investigator(s):	A.K. Singh, A.K. Ghorai, R. Saha, M. L. Roy
	Duration:	2018-23

	Code:	JAE3.5(DSS)
	Title:	Development of prototype model flax fibre extractor with higher capacity.
	Investigator(s):	R. K. Naik and S. Mitra
	Duration:	2018-21

	Code:	JA7.5
	Title:	Physiology of flowering behaviour of jute under different photoperiod regimes.
	Investigator(s):	Suman Roy, D. Sarkar, P. Satya, L. Sharma, H. Bhandari, and A. K. Jha
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	JA7.4
	Title:	Physiological basis of drought tolerance at early growth stage in jute (C. olitorius).
	Investigator(s):	L. Sharma, J. Mitra, S. Mitra, P. Satya, D. Barman, and Suman Roy and S. Roy
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	JA7.3
	Title:	Development of low-cost and eco-friendly integrated weed management technologies for jute.
	Investigator(s):	A.K. Ghorai, Suman Roy and B.Majumdar
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	JA7.1(DSS)
	Title:	Climate change risk assessment in jute production and related advisory services through Decision Support System.
	Investigator(s):	D. Barman, P. Satya, B. S. Gotyal, A. K. Singh, A.K. Chakraborty, R. Saha, S. Paul Mazumdar, Shamna A., S. Mitra and L. Sharma (01.04.2017)
	Duration:	2016-21

	Code:	JA7.2
	Title:	Soil health characterization and carbon sequestration potential in ramie based cropping system in Eastern India.
	Investigator(s):	Sonali Paul Mazumdar, S. Mitra, B. Majumdar and K. Das
	Duration:	2016-20

	Code:	SLA1.6
	Title:	Use of drip irrigation for improving productivity of sisal based fruit-fibre system in central plateau region of India.
	Investigator(s):	M. S. Behera, D. K. Kundu and A. K. Jha
	Duration:	2015-20

	Code:	JA5.7
	Title:	Conservation agricultural practices of jute based cropping systems under climate change scenario.
	Investigator(s):	R. Saha, M.S. Bahera, A.R. Saha, B. Majumdar, S.P. Mazumdar, D. Barman, D.K. Kundu and R.K. Naik
	Duration:	2015-20

	Code:	JA5.8
	Title:	Studies on ribbon retting methods for quality fibre production in jute and mesta.
	Investigator(s):	R.K. Naik, B. Majumdar, S. P. Mazumdar and M.S.Behera
	Duration:	2015-20

	Code:	JA5.7
	Title:	Conservation agricultural practices of jute based cropping systems under climate change scenario.
	Investigator(s):	R. Saha, M.S. Bahera, A.R. Saha, B. Majumdar, S.P. Mazumdar, D. Barman, D.K. Kundu and R.K. Naik
	Duration:	2015-20

	Code:	JAE3.4
	Title:	Development of manual multi-crop seed drill and dry land weeder for Gangetic alluvial soil.
	Investigator(s):	R.K. Naik, A.K. Ghorai, S. Sarkar and S.K. Jha
	Duration:	2014-21

	Code:	JA6.9
	Title:	Prospect of growing medicinal and aromatic plants in jute and sisal based cropping system.
	Investigator(s):	M.S. Behera, S. Satpathy, D.K. Kundu, A.K. Jha and R.K. Naik
	Duration:	2014-20

	Code:	JA6.0
	Title:	Modelling carbon sequestration under jute based agro-ecosystem.
	Investigator(s):	A.K. Singh, S.P. Mazumdar, D.K. Kundu, A.R. Saha, M.S. Bahera and D. Barman
	Duration:	2015-19

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Crop Protection Division

	Code:	JE 2.1
	Title:	Identification of Sources and Mechanism of Resistance among the Wild and Cultivated Accessions of Jute against Lepidopteron Pest Complex.
	Investigator(s):	B. S. Gotyal, S. Satpathy and V. Ramesh Babu
	Duration:	2019-23

	Code:	JM9.3
	Title:	Use of nanoparticles for managing pests and diseases in jute.
	Investigator(s):	C. Biswas and V. Ramesh Babu
	Duration:	2018-23

	Code:	JE2.0
	Title:	Identification of microbial entomopathogens for management of major lepidopteran pests of jute.
	Investigator(s):	V. Ramesh Babu, G. Siva Kumar and S. Satpathy
	Duration:	2018-23

	Code:	JM9.2
	Title:	Isolation, Characteristion and Application of Trichoderma for Disease Management.
	Investigator(s):	Kunal Mandal, Surja Kumar Sarkar and Ritesh Saha
	Duration:	2018-21

	Code:	JM9.1
	Title:	Investigation on diseases of flax and their management.
	Investigator(s):	Surja Kumar Sarkar and Kunal Mandal
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	JM9.0
	Title:	Development of IPM module for jute.
	Investigator(s):	Rajib Kumar De, V. Ramesh Babu and Shamna, A.
	Duration:	2015-20

	Code:	JE1.8
	Title:	Studies on the role of VOCs conferring host plant resistance in jute.
	Investigator(s):	B.S. Gotyal, Rajasekhara Rao (ICAR-CTCRI, Bhubanewsar), S. Satpathy and V. Ramesh Babu
	Duration:	2015-19

	Code:	JE1.6
	Title:	Preliminary studies on sex pheromones of major insect pests of jute and allied fibre crops.
	Investigator(s):	V. Ramesh Babu, B.S. Gotyal and S. Satpathy
	Duration:	2014-19

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Agricultural Extension

	Code:	JEXA 6.0
	Title:	Impact assessment of CRIJAF technologies in Jute-ICARE areas of West Bengal.
	Investigator(s):	Shailesh Kumar, S.K. Jha, Shamna A., M.L. Roy and N. M. Alam
	Duration:	2019-23

	Code:	JEXA 5.9
	Title:	Scope of value chain development in jute and role of farmers producers organization.
	Investigator(s):	Shamna. A, S.K. Jha, T. Samajdar, R.K. Naik, A. Bera, S.P Mazumdar, B.S. Gotyal and N.M. Alam
	Duration:	2019-22

	Code:	JEXA5.8
	Title:	Climate variability vis-à-vis jute-based cropping system in West Bengal-an appraisal based on farmers’ perspective .
	Investigator(s):	M. L. Roy, S.K. Jha, S. Sarkar, A. K. Ghorai, A. K. Singh and A. K. Chakraborty
	Duration:	2017-20

Research Stations

Sisal Research Station, Bamra, Odisha

	Code:	SLM 1.2
	Title:	Management of Alternaria leaf spot of sisal (Agave sisalana) through ecofriendly approach.
	Investigator(s):	A. K. Jha
	Duration:	2019-22

	Code:	SLM 1.1
	Title:	Studies on disease distribution, intensity and identification of sources of resistance against Phytophthora spp. causing zebra disease of sisal (Agave sisalana).
	Investigator(s):	A. K. Jha, S. Sarkar and R. K. De
	Duration:	2012-19

Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Assam

	Code:	RA 1.1
	Title:	Development of improved weed management strategies to enhance fibre and rhizome productivity of ramie for North-Eastern India.
	Investigator(s):	Kajal Das, S. Sarkar, B. Majumdar and R.K. De
	Duration:	2019-24

Sunnhemp Research Station, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh

	Code:	SNHM 1.1
	Title:	Management of sunnhemp wilt.
	Investigator(s):	Shivakumar K. V. and S. K. Sarkar
	Duration:	2019-22

Central Seed Research Station For Jute And Allied Fibres, Budbud

	Code:	CSRSJAF 1.1
	Title:	Development of high yielding tossa jute through hybridization between African and Indian lines.
	Investigator(s):	H.R. Bhandari, C.S. Kar and J.K. Meena
	Duration:	2019-21

	Code:	CSRSJAF 1.0
	Title:	Investigations on crossing barriers in inter-specific crosses in the genus Crotalaria.
	Investigator(s):	Hemraj Bhandari and Maruthi R. T.
	Duration:	2017-20

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Externally Funded Projects

	Code:	MSP (Mega Seed Project)
	Title:	Seed production in agricultural crops and fisheries.
	Investigator(s):	Chandan Saurav Kar, Amit Bera and H.R Bhandari
	Duration:	Long Term

	Code:	DAC
	Title:	Protection of jute varieties and DUS testing.
	Investigator(s):	Amit Bera
	Duration:	Long Term

	Code:	NFSM(CC)-Sub Project
	Title:	Frontline demonstration on jute under NFSM (CC) Jute
	Investigator(s):	S.K. Jha, Shailesh Kumar, Shamna A., R.K. Naik and M.L. Roy
	Duration:	Long Term

	Code:	AICRP-LTFE:JC5.2
	Title:	To study changes in soil quality, crop productivity and sustainability under jute-rice-wheat cropping system.
	Investigator(s):	A.R. Saha, D.K. Kundu, S. P. Mazumdar, B. Majumdar, M.S. Bahera, A.K. Ghorai
	Duration:	Long Term

	Code:	AICRP-STCR:JC5.6
	Title:	Soil test and resource based integrated plant nutrient supply system for sustainable agriculture.
	Investigator(s):	A.R. Saha, S. P. Mazumdar and B. Majumdar
	Duration:	Long Term

	Code:	AICRP-STCR:JC5.6A
	Title:	Long term effect of ST-TY equation based INM on yield, value addition, nutrient budgeting and quality of soil under jute-rice-lentil sequence.
	Investigator(s):	A.R. Saha, S. P. Mazumdar, and B. Majumdar
	Duration:	Long Term

	Code:	DST-West Bengal
	Title:	Utilizing the potential of jute biomass for bioethanol production.
	Investigator(s):	L. Sharma, P. Satya, B.Majumdar and Suman Roy
	Duration:	2019-22

	Code:	SERB
	Title:	The impact of Heat Shock Factors in regulating heat stress-induced epigenomic changes: a case study in flax (Linus spp.).
	Investigator(s):	D. Saha (PI)
	Duration:	2019-22

	Code:	DST-West Bengal
	Title:	Assessment of vulnerability of jute production to climate change and its mitigation strategies development using remote sensing GIS in West Bengal.
	Investigator(s):	D. Barman, R. Saha and S. Roy
	Duration:	2018-21

	Code:	NICRA
	Title:	Impact of tropospheric ozone on crop production under jute-rice cropping system.
	Investigator(s):	A.K. Singh, M.S. Behera, Suman Roy and Ritesh Saha
	Duration:	2018-20

	Code:	DST
	Title:	Natural Resource Management for Climate Smart Jute Farming through Capacity Building of Scheduled Caste Farmers in West Bengal.
	Investigator(s):	A.K. Singh, S.K. Jha and B. Majumdar
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	ISRO-NRSC
	Title:	Quantitative assessment of carbon and moisture fluxes over Jute based agro-ecosystem: Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling.
	Investigator(s):	D. Barman, D.K. Kundu, R.Saha, A.K. Singh, S. Mitra, S. Roy, and S.P. Mazumdar
	Duration:	2017-20

	Code:	DST
	Title:	Development of an efficient in vitro micro-propagation protocol for production of healthy propagules in ramie (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud) as planting material for enhanced productivity in sustainable scale.
	Investigator(s):	A. B. Mondal
	Duration:	2016-19

	Code:	ICAR-NPTC-3070
	Title:	Functional genomics.
	Investigator(s):	Debabrata Sarkar
	Duration:	2015-19

	Code:	ICAR-NATP Sub Project
	Title:	Genome sequencing and functional genomics of bast fibre quality.
	Investigator(s):	D. Sarkar
	Duration:	2015-18

	Code:	NFSM
	Title:	Commercial Jute Crop.
	Investigator(s):	Chandan Saurav Kar
	Duration:	2014-18

AINPNF

	Code:	JE 2.2
	Title:	Risk Assessment through Modeling of Major Pests and diseases of jute under Climate Change Scenario in India.
	Investigator(s):	N.M. Alam, B.S. Gotyal, D. Barman, S. Satpathy, S. Mitra and S.K. Sarkar
	Duration:	2019-22

	Code:	JB10.0
	Title:	Genetic enhancement of mesta using conventional and molecular approaches for fibre yield and quality improvement.
	Investigator(s):	S. K. Pandey, Pratik Satya and K. Meena
	Duration:	2015-20

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