Following are the research activities performed at Arid Zone Research Institute, Bhakkar
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Collection, maintenance and evaluation of germplasm of major arid zone crops i.e. chickpea, mung, and wheat for conserving indigenous genetic diversity
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Maintenance of crossing block for hybridization program
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Development of durable resistant variety(s)
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Breeding for durable rust resistance in bread wheat
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Breeding for drought/heat tolerance
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Study of filial generations of wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops
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Preliminary yield trials of wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops (A-trials)
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Regular yield trials (B-trials) of wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops
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Micro Wheat Yield Trials (MTWV) Normal & Short of wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops
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National Uniform Yield trials (NUYT) of wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops
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Development of long headed mono tiller wheat variety
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Evaluation of international trials/ nurseries of bread wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops
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Screening of advanced wheat materials against rusts in field
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Population dynamics of aphids in wheat crop
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Estimation of wheat yield losses due to aphid attack.
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Sowing date trial of wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops
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Response of seed rate on the yield of advance lines
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Effect of different levels of fertilizer on the yield of wheat
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Seed rate studies at farmer fields
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Studying comparative decline in physiological and yield parameters by high temperature stress
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Production of breeder’s nucleus seed (BNS) and pre-basic seed of wheat advance lines of wheat, chickpea and mungbean crops
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Advisory services to the farmers