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The Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at the ICAR-Accredited School of Agricultural Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and extension education in the field of crop improvement and plant genetics. The department focuses on developing highly skilled professionals capable of addressing the challenges of food and nutritional security, climate resilience, genetic enhancement, and sustainable agricultural production. By integrating modern genetic principles with practical breeding techniques, the department prepares students to become competent plant breeders, geneticists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the agricultural and allied sectors.
To emerge as a centre of excellence in genetics and plant breeding education, research, innovation, and sustainable crop improvement through quality teaching and advanced scientific research.
The department actively conducts research in:
The department is equipped with modern teaching and research laboratories including:
The Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding provides extensive hands-on practical training through its instructional and research facilities. Students gain practical experience in hybridization techniques, crop improvement programmes, varietal evaluation, seed production, germplasm maintenance, molecular breeding, and field experimentation. The department equips students with advanced skills in developing improved crop varieties for sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.
The department regularly organizes:
These activities promote the adoption of improved crop varieties and strengthen the connection between scientific research and farming communities.
Our students have consistently excelled in:
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding School of Agricultural Sciences Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun
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