National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF)

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1 National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), ICAR National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) P. K. Agrawal National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) Indian Council of Agricultural Research KAB 1, PUSA Campus

2 EFC Memorandum NFBSFARA XII Plan National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), ICAR Objectives Foster research and a research culture for the advancement in the frontiers of scientific knowledge to effectively meet the present, anticipated and unanticipated problems of Indian agriculture. Build capability of the National Agricultural Research System through partnerships in science through projects Build a storehouse of advancement of knowledge in science related to agriculture and awareness of the national importance of basic and strategic research in agriculture. To provide policy support to the decision makers for use of basic and strategic research in agriculture.

3 National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), ICAR Main Activities Award of Projects Evaluation and Monitoring Filing of Patents Technologies/methodologies Commercialization of generated technologies Creation of Awareness Organizing workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences for creation of awareness, prioritization, scientific popularization and related issues.

4 National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), ICAR Measurable Deliverables Deliverables (up to) Publications (NAAS rating 6.0) Patent Filed/ Obtained Technologies / Methodologies Developed Commercialization

5 National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), ICAR Non-ICAR Organizations funded by NASF S. No Organization Number S. No Organization Number 1 CAU 2 10 IITs 4 2 CSIR 4 11 NI 2 3 DBT 2 12 NIT 1 4 DeitY 2 13 Public Sector 1 5 DST 2 14 Pvt. Univ/ Inst. 6 6 CU NGOs 2 7 ICMR 1 16 State Govt. 3 8 CG & Int. Institute 2 17 SAUs 20 9 IISER 1 Total 69

6 Plant Phenomics facility: World largest in terms of analytical capabilities WT WT WT WT Hyperspectral reflectance - models can predict relative water content 35S:OsFBX257(1) 35S:OsFBX257(2) 35S:OsFBX257(1) 35S:OsFBX257(2) 35S:OsFBX257(1) 35S:OsFBX257(2) 35S:OsFBX257(1) Non-destructive phenotyping drought tolerance ABA receptor (OsABAR6) gene confers enhanced drought tolerance to rice ski27a ski27b fb220a fb220b ski27a ski27b fb220a fb220b ski27a ski27b fb220a fb220b 35S:OsFBX257(2) ski27a ski27b fb220a fb220b Control +H 2O 2

7 Development of transgenic pigeon pea and chickpea More than 75 transgenic plants in chickpea have been evaluated. Three hundred and thirty eight primary transformants carrying cry1ac and 283 primary transformants carrying cry2aa gene have been established in pigeon pea A chickpea line, BS72C2 (Cry2Aa) conferred 100% resistance against pod borer. A chickpea line containing Cry1Ac gene conferred near-complete protection.

8 Herbicide tolerant transgenic rice for weed management The rice EPSP synthase (P173S) and acetolactate synthase (P171S) were mutated. The mutated EPSP synthase (P173S) and ALS (P171S) genes were transformed and stable rice transgenic rice lines tolerance to glyphosate and sulfonylurea developed without any fitness cost. Both the double and triple mutants confer higher tolerance to glyphosate

9 Nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) for control of Helicoverpa armigera Whole genome sequencing of two viral populations is done. Both the genomes were identified as SNPV and MNPV The most virulent strain was the Single Nucleopolyhedrosis.

10 De novo Sequencing of the Black Bengal Goat Genome Generated 30 X coverage (73.5 GB sequences) 61% homology with Bos taurus Pathways and functions predictions and annotations

11 Infertility in Crossbred Bulls: Cell Markers for Early Prediction of Fertility PNAB Process Testicular cytogram in CB bulls using PNAB Standardized a Percutaneous Needle Aspiration Biopsy (PNAB) method for extraction of testicular cells. This method can be used to obtain testicular cells in bulls without affecting their reproductive health.

12 Standardization of non-surgical embryo transfer in Pig Estrus synchronization Donor AI 8-cell Harvest and grading of embryos 4-cell 2-cell Different stages of developing embryos Non-surgical ET to recipient Transfer catheter Non-surgical ET

13 Adaptive mechanisms and captive breeding in hilsa Hilsa of Hooghly was found genetically distinct from that of Padma and Brahmaputra rivers. Artificial breeding resulted in 30 to 95% fertilization of eggs and 38-98% hatching, larval survival up to 40% and nursery- stage up to 30%. Culture trials in freshwater ponds :160 g/ 252 mm in 13 months with 20% survival; in brackish water ponds, hilsa attained average weight gain of 250 g in 13 months with 30% survival.

14 Green Fishing Systems for the tropical seas A modified method (mathematical formula) for calculating the sinking speed of seine nets has been derived and validated at Lakshadweep by trained project staff and Scuba divers. The green fishing vessel was designed, fabricated and launched to the sea.

15 Solar- Biogas Hybrid Refrigeration System for Hoticultural Produce Cold storage facility for horticulture produce (6-8 tonne), Bhopal

16 Shelf-life of matured raw mangoes in cold storage Dasheri Bombay green Mango in ambient condition left (4) right (3 ) days Dusheri Bombay green After 15 days After 8 days

17 Shelf-life of tomato in cold storage cold storage after 14 days ambient storage after 5 days

18 Shelf-life of capsicum in cold storage after 4 days

19 Polymeric Nano Materials for Packaging and Efficient Delivery of Nutraceuticals The tensile strength of the developed film was N and puncture strength of 1.75 N. The good degree of exfoliation achieved, can be attributed with the strong interactions between the modified silicate layers and polymer matrix through efficient hydrogen bonding.

20 Jute based biocomposites for industry Synthesis and application of two low molecular weight oligomers based on maleic anhydride /ethylene glycol are optimized Incorporation of silver nanoparticle on jute fabric is optimized Nano silver modified Jute fabric :USP biocomposite sheets were prepared by hand laying cum compression moulding method

21 Decision support system for enhancing productivity of grapes A dynamic simulation model for growth, development, biomass and yield of grape vines is designed Provide outputs on phenology, growth and yield parameters taking into account the effects of water and nutrient (nitrogen) stresses. This DSS is available to farmers for use and validation. A total of 40 growers were registered and trained on DSS software usage.

22 Sucrose accumulation in sweet sorghum for efficient ethanol production Promising genotypes for Sugars and Ethanol Paramater Kharif Rabi Summer Total sugars kg/ha SSV 74 WRAY CSH 22SS SSV 84 NFS WRAY URJA BJ 248 SSV WRAY URJA BJ 248 NFS Ethanol Lit/ha SSV 74 WRAY SSV 84 CSH 22SS NFS WRAY URJA BJ 248 SSV WRAY URJA BJ 248 SSV 74 NFS

23 National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), ICAR Acknowledgements Hon ble Agriculture Minister Hon ble Director General, ICAR Hon ble Chairman & Members, EC Hon ble Members, Experts Committee