Preface - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi
Preface - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi
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Citation : IGFRI, 2008. Annual Report 2007-08<strong>Indian</strong> <strong>Grassl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fodder</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>, <strong>Jhansi</strong>Editors : Dr. A.K. RoyDr. Arvind Kumar RaiDr. D.V.K.N. RaoDr. K.K. P<strong>and</strong>eyDr. P.K. PathakDr. Anil KumarShri R.B. BhaskarShri A.K. SaxenaShri Shailendra SinhaCover Design : Shri K.P. RaoPhotography : Ashok Kumar SinghProduction : Ashok ShastriWeather Report : Dr S.K. RaiShri Pradeep BehariPublished by : Director<strong>Indian</strong> <strong>Grassl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fodder</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><strong>Jhansi</strong>-284003 (Uttar Pradesh)Phone : +91 510 2730666Fax : +91 510 2730833Web : http://igfri.ernet.inE-mail : igfri@igfri.ernet.inCover page : Glimpses of IGFRI <strong>Research</strong>Inside cover page : Aonla+Stylo (top)Intercropping of guinea grass with cowpea (bottom)Inside back cover page : Bulletins published by <strong>Institute</strong>Back cover page : Water harvesting pond at Karari BlockLasertypeset by : Xpedite Computer SystemsD-20, 2nd Floor, Ranjit Nagar, New Delhi 110 020Printed at : M/s Royal Offset Printers, A-89/1, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase I, New Delhi 110 028.
Contents<strong>Preface</strong>dk;Zdkjh lkjka'kExecutive Summaryiiivxiv1. Introduction 12. Weather & Crop 2007 33. <strong>Research</strong> Achievements 83.1 Crop Improvement3.1.1 Collection, Evaluation <strong>and</strong> Conservation of Forage Genetic Resources3.1.2 Variety Evaluation Trials in Different Agro-climatic Region of India—AICRP on Forage Crops3.1.3 Cultivar Development3.1.4 Maintenance Breeding3.1.5 Genetical <strong>and</strong> Biotechnological Approach for Forage Crop Improvement3.2 Management of Production Resources for Enhanced <strong>Grassl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Fodder</strong> Productivity3.2.1 Cultivated <strong>Fodder</strong>3.2.2 System Synthesis3.2.3 <strong>Grassl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> Silvi/horti Pasture Management3.2.4 Development of Seed St<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> Seed Production Technologies3.2.5 Farm Mechanization for Efficient Forage Production3.3 Nutritional Evaluation of Forage Resources <strong>and</strong> Developing Niche BasedFeeding systems for Livestock3.4 Socio Economic Studies <strong>and</strong> Impact Analysis of Transfer of Technology3.5 Inter-Disciplinary Projects4. Seed Production 595. Technologies Assessed <strong>and</strong> Transferred 626. Recognitions <strong>and</strong> Awards 657. Human Resource Development 678. Publications 729. Approved Ongoing Projects 8010. RAC, IMC, IRC <strong>and</strong> PME 8611. Infrastructure Development 8712. Foundation Day, National Seminar <strong>and</strong> AICRP Workshop 9813. Administration, Accounts <strong>and</strong> <strong>Research</strong> Farm 10114. Distinguished Visitors 10415. List of Personnel at IGFRI 105Acronyms 109
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