The Floriculture and Landscaping section explores the immense potential of ornamental horticulture in temperate regions. Research is centered around the commercial cultivation of cut flowers, bulbous crops, and native ornamental plants, alongside developing aesthetic landscaping models that promote eco-tourism and generate additional income for rural communities.

Vision

The vision of ICAR-CITH is to improve the livelihood and economic security of farmers in the temperate regions through research, development, and the adoption of sustainable farming technologies.

Mandates

• To act as national repository of germplasm & scientific information on temperate horticultural crops.
• To undertake basic, strategic and applied research on temperate horticultural crops in collaboration with national and international agencies to enhance productivity and quality.

Objectives

Production Technologies

To device efficient and cost-effective production technologies and cropping systems for increasing productivity and improving quality of temperate horticultural crops.

Integrated Management

To develop eco-friendly integrated diseases/pest management modules and diagnostics.

Post-Harvest Value Addition

Post-harvest value addition, product diversification and waste utilization for increasing availability and returns.

Economic Assessment

To work out economics of production and impact assessment of technologies.

Technology Transfer

Commercialization and transfer of technologies and skilled manpower development.