Institute Projects - ICAR-CITH

Institute Projects

Ongoing and Concluded In-house Projects at ICAR-CITH

A. Crop Improvement
S.No. Name of the project Project Code
1Survey, collection, characterization, and documentation of temperate horticultural crops046/S/IPP/CITH/01
2Breeding for development of superior varieties/hybrids in solanaceous vegetables046/S/IPP/CITH-07
3Development of superior cultivars/ hybrids in temperate fruits through conventional and non-conventional methods046/CI/PP/CITH-40
4Characterization and diversity analysis of flowering related gene/ genes in almond046/CI/PP/CITH-72
5Rootstock breeding in apple (Malus domestica)046/S/IF/CITH-81
6Optimizing seed priming strategies to improve germination performance in almonds.CITH-2025-CI-01
7Introduction and evaluation of highbush blueberry varieties in temperate regionsCITH-2025-CI-02
8Development of integrated management strategies for cracking in Prunus avium cultivationCITH-2025-CI-03
9Study of in-vitro pollen germination and viability in hazelnutCITH-2025-CI-04
10Comprehensive profiling of phytochemicals, minerals and environmental factors of wild edible fruits of temperate region of Arunachal PradeshCITH-2025-CI-05
11Genetic diversity analysis of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars using SSR markers for abiotic and biotic resistance in the North-Western HimalayasCITH-2025-CI-06
12Adept mutation procedures for enhancing trait expression with respect to color and shape in chrysanthemumCITH-2025-CI-07
13Collection, evaluation and documentation of cucumber germplasm from the NEH regions and morphological, biochemical and DUS characters studyCITH-2025-CI-08
14Collection, evaluation and documentation of Lai Patta (Brassica sp) germplasms from the NEH regions’CITH-2025-CI-09
15Disease and Pest Identification Models for Various Temperate Horticultural Crops using Deep Learning TechniquesCITH-2025-CI-10
16Development of AI-Based Robust Price Forecasting Models for Temperate VegetablesCITH-2025-CI-11
B. Crop Production
S.No.Name of the projectProject Code
17Management of pre harvest fruit drop in apple by fruit load management046/CI/FX/CITH-79
18Development of different techniques for enhancing the multiplication rate of temperate fruits under protected/open conditions046/S/IRX/CITH-80
19Standardization of integrated nutrient management of vegetables as intercrop in apple orchard046/SI/IPP/CITHRS-90
20Development of almond based saffron inter cropping system
21Challenge programme on canopy management and plant architectural engineering in temperate fruits045/S/IPP/CITH-104
22Development and Evaluation of Integrated Nutrient Management Module for High-Quality Temperate Vegetable Production046/S/IIP/CITH-100
23Impact of combined application of phosphorous and silicon on apple rootstock performance under various soil moisture regimes046/S/IPP/CITH-101
24Assessment of Soil Carbon Dynamics and Carbon Sequestration Potential of Selected Temperate Fruit Crops of Arunachal Pradesh046/CI/PP/CITH-102
C. Crop Protection
S.No.Name of the projectProject Code
25Diagnosis, transmission and management of virus/virus like diseases of temperate fruit crops046/S/IPP/CITH-105
26Characterization of pathogens associated with apple canker disease and evaluation of botanicals against most prevalent canker in Kashmir valley046/CI/DST/2201
27Elucidating the diversity, species spectrum and screening of germplasm against Alternaria spp. infecting temperate fruits
28Bionomics, modeling and management of sucking pest complex of temperate fruits046/S/PP/CITH-90
29Bioprospecting of Rhizo-cum-endospheric Microbiome/Microbiota of temperate fruit Rootstocks for management of soil and foliar diseases046/S/IPP/CITH-106
30Biology, ecology and management of fruit flies infesting temperate fruits046/S/PP/CITH-103
31Enhancing growth, yield and quality through organic practices in persimmon cv. FuyuCITH-2025-CPD-01
D. Post Harvest Management
S.No.Name of the projectProject Code
32Development of edible coating with enriched anti-microbial bio-active compounds for various stone fruits046/S/IPP/PHT-24-1
33Upcycling of apricot derived pomace into a sustainable carotenoid avenue for functional food product developmentCITH-2025-PHT-01
34Rosehip seed oil-based oleogels as sustainable fat substitute in food applicationsCITH-2025-PHT-02