1. Plant Bioresources Division.
Programme 1.1.0 Horticulture Plants.
Sub-Programme 1.1.1 In vitro mass multiplication of potential fruit crops for
commercial utilization in N.E. Region.
- Dr. H. Sunitibala, Scientist –B
Priority species and cultivar/variety for fruit crops:
1. Citrus macroptera var. local.
2. Citrus aurantium var. kachai.
3. Citrus reticulata var. khasi.
4. Musa Paradiasica var. grande naine.
Programme 1.2.0 Medicinal and aromatic plants.
Sub-Programme 1.2.1 In-vitro mass multiplication of potential medicinal zingiberales
for commercial exploitation in Manipur.
- Dr. H. Sunitibala, Scientist – B
Priority species and cultivar/variety:
1. Kaempferia galanga L. var. local
2. Curcuma longa var. lakadong.
3. Costus speciosus K. var. local
Sub-Programme 1.2.2
Phytochemical investigation on zingiberaceae for their possible
commercial utilization.
- Dr. V.S. Rana , Scientist –B
Priority species:
1. Curcuma species
2. Costus species
3. Alpinia species
4. Kaempferia species
5. Hedychium species
6. Ammomum species
7. Ginger species
Programme 1.3.0 Bioresources Conservation and Utilization.
Sub-Programme 1.3.1 Collection, evaluation, ethno-botanical studies and molecular
characterization of economically important plants of of N.E.
Region for conservation and possible utilization.
- Dr. Biseshwori Th., Scientist –B
Priority plants:
1. Zingiberaceae
2. Lamiaceae

2. Microbial Resources Division.
Programme 2.1.0 Biofertizer
Sub-Programme
2.1.1 Search for efficient lignocellulytic micro organisms and
earthworms for production of compost and vermicompost for
commercial exploitation.
Dr. N.C. Talukdar, Scientist – E
Sub-Programme 2.1.2 Exploitation of selected cyanobacterial isolates of the region
for value added products – natural pigment and single cell protein.
Dr. O.N. Tiwari, Scientist – B
Sub-Programme 2.1.4 Assessment of contribution of Neptunia oleracea nodule
bacteria on rice and creation of gene pool for efficient Azospirillum strains for utilization in non-legume crops.
Dr. N. C. Talukdar, Scientist-E
Dr. Bijaya Th., Project Associate (Biopesticide)
Programme 2.2.0 Biopesticide
Sub-Programme 2.2.1 Characterization and exploitation of beneficial indigenous
rhizosphere bacteria for biocontrol of plant diseases and Bacillus thurengiensis strains for biocontrol of insect pests of N.E. Region.
Dr. N. C. Talukdar, Scientist-E
Dr. S. Indira Devi, Project Associate (Biofertilizer)
Programme 2.3.0 Microbial fermentation.
Sub-Programme 2.3.1 Microbial succession and physico chemical changes in Ngari
(fermented fish) and standardization of its production
technology.
Dr. K. Jeyaram, Scientist – B

3. Aquatic Bioresources Division.
Programme 3.1.0 Fish bioresources.
Sub-Programme 3.1.1 Development of seed production and culture techniques for
selected ornamental fish species of commercial value.
Dr. N. C. Talukdar, Scientist-E
Dr. Ch. Basudha Devi, Project Associate (Fish)
Priority species:
1. Puntius species
2. Colisa species
3. Danio species
4. Chanda species
5. Botia species

4. Bioresources Database Unit.
Programme 4.1.0 Bioresource database development.
Sub-Programme 4.1.1 Development of North-Eastern scientists database on
bioresources development, management and utilization.
Shri Sunil S. Thorat, Scientist – B
Sub-Programme 4.1.2 Development of digital database of flora and fauna of North-
Eastern India.
Shri Sunil S. Thorat, Scientist – B

5. Bioresources Education and Training.
Programme 5.1.0 Bioresource Education
Sub-Programme 5.1.1 Awareness training on the use of tools and techniques of
bioresources conservation, development and utilization for graduate students.
Sub-Programme 5.1.2 Trainers training on the use of tools and techniques for
bioresources management and sustainable utilization.
Programme 5.2.0 Human resources development programme at IBSD, Imphal
Sub-Programme 5.2.1 P.D.F programme at IBSD, Imphal
Sub-Programme 5.2.2 Ph.D. programme at IBSD, Imphal (not yet started)
Sub-Programme 5.2.3 Short term summer training programme (2 months) on
bioresources conservation, management and sustainable utilization for P.G. students.
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