Climate change introduces complex and evolving challenges to crop improvement by altering temperature, rainfall patterns, and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. Variability in climatic conditions affects phenological traits, yield potential and genetic stability, making traditional breeding efforts more complex. To overcome these hurdles, it is essential to integrate plant breeding, biotechnology and seed technology with environmental insights. Breeding climate-resilient varieties requires advanced genetic tools, stress-tolerant traits and high-quality seeds adapted to changing conditions. Addressing these challenges is crucial to safeguarding food security in a rapidly shifting climate.
- Dr. M. Raveendran – Director (Research)
- Dr. R. Ravikesavan – Director (CPBG)
- Dr. N. Senthil – Director (CPMB&B)
- Dr. J. Ramalingam – Dean, (CSW)
- Dr. C. Vanniarajan – Dean, ADAC&RI, Trichy
- Dr. T. Kalaimagal – Prof. & Head (Genetics & Plant Breeding)
- Dr. V. Manonmani – Prof. & Head (Seed Science & Technology)
- Dr. E. Kokiladevi – Prof. & Head (Plant Biotechnology)
- Dr. L. Arul – Prof. & Head (Bioinformatics)
