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Implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Nodal and Serving hub with G.B. Pant "National Institute of Himalayan Environment"(NIHE)

Project Title:

Inventory of Wild Musa of Nagaland, Nutritional Assessment and Production of Clonal Planting Materials of Few Commercially Viable Species

1. Project Details
Sanction Date: 26-02-2018
Project Category MG
Batch Year 2017-2018
Project Duration 3 Years + 3 Months Extension
BTA : Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Project Site/ State/ Districts/ Villages Covered: Nagaland
Organization/ Implementation Agency:

Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami Nagaland

Project Partners: S.No. Name
1.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Nagaland University,
2.
Local NGOs and women group.
3.
Neighbouring villages around the University.
4.
Department of Botany, Nagaland University
5.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland
6.
Department of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland
Lead Proponent:

Prof. Chitta Ranjan Deb

Professor, Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami Nagaland

Project Brief Description: Banana is the fourth most important food crop, after rice, wheat and maize (Perrier et al., 2011). With worldwide production of more than 106 Tg y -1 (FAOSTAT, 2015). Bananas are known for its high nutritive values. The Musaceae (to which banana belongs) family has four genomes present, contributed by four wild Musa species, i.e., Musa acuminata (A-genome), Musa balbisiana (B-genome), Musa schizocarpa (S-genome) and Musa textillis (T-genome) (Manzo-S'nchez et al., 2015). The banana cultivars originate from M. acuminataand M. balbisiana, with the A- and B-genomes, respectively, as well as their hybrids and polyploids (Simmonds and Shepherd, 1955). North-East India including Nagaland is home to a large number of Musa species. The region is a micro centre of evolution of Musaspecies (Dey et al., 2014; Lamare et al., 2016). Worldwide, about 68 Musaspecies are reported (Lamare et al., 2016). To date, several wild Musaand Ensetespecies were reported from Nagaland; namely M. nagensium, M. nagalandiana, M. cheesmanii, M. itinerans, M. velutina, M. aurantiaca, M. sikkimensis, M. balbisiana, M. acuminata. M. flaviflora, M. thomsoni, M. ornataand Ensete glaucum(Prain, 1904; Dey et al., 2014); however no detailed and exhaustive survey, collection and documentation of wild Musa germplasm were carried out or attempted. For plant improvement programs, availability of desired gene sources are prerequisite. In banana, the wild diploid species are valuable genetic resources, harboring important traits such as resistance to various diseases, and the ability to thrive in relatively dry and cool environments (Udeet al., 2002; Uma et al., 2005). Indigenous genetic resources could be harnessed forthe generation of novel plants. Molecular studies is required to comprehensively assess the species genetic variability to aid conservation and management programme including utilization/bio-prospection of the vital plant genetic resources for value addition. Use of biotechnological tools including plant tissue culture, provides a suitable approach for the production of large planting materials from species with traits of interest.
Beneficiaries/ Stakeholders: Local NGOs, SHGs, women groups (Nagaland)
VillageVirs near Nagaland University
Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Nagaland University
Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland
Department of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland
National Research Centre on Banana (NRCB), Thogamalai Road, Tamil Nadu
School of Agricultural Science and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Nagaland.
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umroi Road, Meghalaya
Activity Chart (For 3 Years): Click Here


2. Financial Details
Total Grants (in Rs.) Rs.70,89,600.00/- (Rupees Seventy Lakh Eighty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Eighty only)
1st Installment (in Rs.) : Rs. 36,37,200.00/- (Rupees Thirty Six Lakh Thirty Seven Thousand Two Hundred only)
2nd Installment (in Rs.) : Rs. 16,52,200.00/- (Rupees Sixteen Lakh fifty-Two Thousand Two hundred only)
3rd Installment (in Rs.) : Rs. 16,02,957.00/- (Rupees Sixteen Lakh Two Thousand Nine hundred fifty-Seven only)


3. Project Objectives, Deliverables and Monitoring Indicators
Project Objectives Quantifiable Deliverables Monitoring Indicators
Documentation and establishment of digital herbarium of Musa spp.; Molecular profile of wild Musa germplasm; Periodic, regular updates on inventorization and digital herbarium of the selected species (No);
Molecular profiling of wild Musa germplasm; Inventory and documentation (database) of wild Musa germplasm of Nagaland; No. of New Database/ Datasets generated on the identified dynamics and selected species;
Mass multiplication of commercially important few species (3-4) and in vitro conservation of rare and threatened Musa species; Production of clonal planting materials of few commercially potential species (3-4) and distribution to 100 BPL farmers; No of manuals on cultivation, mass multiplication, propagation;
Mass multiplication and distribution of quality planting materials including Grand Nain (G9) and Sabri variety to the farmers; Develop the new Conservation and sustainable Model on wild Musa; No. of Trainings/ Capacity Building Programs involving local stakeholders benefitted (No. of Rural Youth, No. of Farmers, No. of Women, and Total No. of Beneficiaries);
Other Publications and knowledge products (Nos.).
Manual on cultivation and propagation of wild Musa.
Training of farmers and science graduates in banana plant tissue culture techniques.
S.No. Name (Sanctioned) Qualification Designation (Sanctioned) Salary (Sanctioned)
1. Ms. Thejano Ngullie M. Sc. JPF @ 16,000/- + HRA
2. Mr. Thejavitsu Vupru M. Sc. JPF @ 16,000/- + HRA
S.No. Name of Equipment (Sanctioned Equipment) Use of Equipment Cost (in INR)
1. Plant tissue culture racks
2. Air conditioning and renovation of the plant tissue culture laboratory
3. UV-Vis spectrophotometer with attached desktop or computer
4. -20�C freezer
5. Electrophoresis systems (horizontal and vertical) with 4 Electrophoresis systems (horizontal and vertical) with 4 way Power supply and accessories