Host Institute: ICAR–National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi
Project Title: “Genetic Exploration of Crop Wild Relatives for Climate-Resilient Agriculture”
Funding Agency: ICAR
Position: 1 PhD
Fellowship: As per ICAR PhD norms (≈ ₹31,000/month + HRA)
Duration: 4 years

Project Description

The PhD student will characterize wild relatives of crops for adaptive traits and identify candidate genes for introgression into elite cultivars.

Methods

• Germplasm characterization

• Molecular marker analysis

• Stress phenotyping

Eligibility

• MSc in Plant Genetics / Breeding / Biotechnology

Application

Email CV and SOP to phd.nbpgr@icar.gov.in
Deadline: 30 April 2026

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