Genetic improvement of tapioca and castor for hybrid vigour, productivity, quality, earliness, drought tolerance, resistance to pests and diseases, high starch and high oil content
Development of new agro – techniques for higher productivity and to solve the field problems in tapioca and castor
Studies on different physiological, bio-chemical and economic aspects of tapioca and castor
Development of post-harvest technology, value added products and bio-fuels survey, monitoring and management of major pests and diseases in tapioca and castor