Research and Development Programme
SRDB facilitates multidisciplinary research and development initiatives in collaboration with national and international institutions. Its activities encompass sugarcane breeding, crop improvement, biotechnology, disease management, mechanization, production technologies, and industrial efficiency.
5Research and development projects completed
9Additional research projects in progress
These projects address priority challenges and emerging opportunities in the sugarcane sector.
Priority Areas of Research
Variety Development and Crop Improvement
- Introduction, evaluation, and development of high-yielding sugarcane varieties.
- Germplasm collection, conservation, characterization, and exchange.
- Varieties with better sugar recovery, disease resistance, and adaptability to diverse agro-climatic conditions.
- Modern breeding techniques, molecular biology, and biotechnology.
Crop Protection and Disease Management
- Research on major sugarcane diseases and insect pests.
- Integrated disease and pest management strategies.
- Healthy seed cane and disease-free planting material.
- Diagnostic and laboratory facilities, including molecular and serological techniques.
Cane Quality and Sugar Recovery
- Improvement of cane quality, sucrose content, and commercial sugar recovery.
- Standardized cane quality assessment methods.
- Research on CCS, Brix, Pol, Fiber, and other quality parameters.
- Linkages between agricultural research and sugar mill processing operations.
Production Technologies
- Improved agronomic practices.
- Mechanized cultivation, planting, harvesting and residue management.
- Precision agriculture, digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
- Efficient use of water, fertilizers, and other inputs.
Technical Publications and Knowledge Sharing
SRDB promotes the development and dissemination of technical publications to support scientific knowledge sharing and improved production practices, including:
- Pakistan Sugar Journal
- Sugarcane Production Technology
- Sugarcane Variety Identification Guide
Collaborative Research and Capacity Building
SRDB coordinates collaborative research projects among universities, research institutes, and sugar mills, along with international cooperation for germplasm exchange, scientific knowledge, and advanced technologies.
Scientific seminars, workshops, training programmes, and field demonstrations support technology transfer and the capacity building of researchers, agricultural professionals, and farmers.
Information based on the Brief Profile of SRDB, Punjab, Pakistan.
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