Mandate


  • Basic, strategic and applied research on genetic resource management, crop improvement and enhancing productivity of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants through Good Agricultural Practices and organic farming technologies.

  • Identification, purification and synthesis of active biomolecules of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.

  • Transfer of technology, capacity building and impact assessment of technologies.

  • Coordinate research and validation of technologies through AICRP on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.

Mandate Crops

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)

Aswagandha (Withania somnifera)

Chilli

Guggal (Commiphora wightii)

Cucumber

Isabgol (Plantago ovata)

Bottle Gourd

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

Bitter Gourd

Giloe (Tinospora cordifolia)

Okra

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)

Musk Melon

Safedmusli (Chlorophytum borivilianum)

Pumpkin

Senna (Cassia angustifolia)