CICR Coimbatore Hiring SRF

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The Central Institute for Cotton Research was established at Nagpur in 1976 and is situated Near Panjri naka, on the Wardha Road, 5 km from the airport. It has regional stations in Sirsa, Haryana and Coimbatore , Tamilnadu. The institute is spread over 427 acres and has 80 scientists, more than 200 technical, administrative and supporting staff. The institute has been recognized all over the world for its outstanding research on cotton improvement, development of production technologies and innovative crop protection strategies.It is very heartening to note that cotton production has increased significantly over the past five years. Cotton yields doubled to 315 lakh bales (170 kg lint/ bale), within just 5 years from a meager 165 lakh bales in 2001. A record production of 325 lakh bales is expected in 2010. Th e enhancement in yields has been primarily due to several technological changes that have taken place since 2002, significantly related to the introduction of Bt-cotton, new cotton hybrids, novel pesticides, TMC, IRM, IPM and INM. Apart from these, the 27% increase in area under cotton from 78 lakh hectares in 2002 to 108 lakh ha in 2010, favourable weather conditions and extremely low bollworm infestation, good market price for the cotton have contributed to the rise in area and production. It is widely believed that many of the improved varieties developed by the public sector are being used by the private seed industry to develop high yielding commercial hybrids, which have contributed to the enhanced production. The Institute contributed immensely towards yield enhancement through its research findings that helped in developing remedial measures for the management of mealybugs, leaf reddening, and wilt problems which have recently become a menace, especially reducing yields of Bt-cotton. The role of farmers, scientists, private sector in introducing Bt-cotton, coupled with the role of Governmental agencies such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Science and Technology and ICAR, has been significant in taking cotton production to new heights. The institute played a stellar role in supporting research for the introduction and popularization of Bt-cotton in India . The institute scientists developed package of practices and appropriate strategies to optimize input use and maximize benefits from Bt-cotton.

Name of Post: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Number of Post: 01

Location: Coimbatore
Important Dates: Last Date:06-01-2014

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