The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) commonly known as Pusa Institute is India's premier national Institute for agricultural research, education and extension.

The Division of Plant Pathology was originally established in 1905 as Mycology section of Imperial Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) at Pusa, Bihar to initiate mycological and plant pathological research in India

Division evolved over the years with four major sections Mycology, Fungal Pathology, Bacteriology and Plant Virology to conduct basic and applied research leading to detection, identification and management of plant pathogens; to serve as a Centre for academic excellence in the area of Post-Graduate education and training in Plant Pathology and to provide national leadership in plant pathological research through the development of new concepts and technologies


Research Programmes & Services

Research

1. Enrichment and documentation of microbial bio-diversity
2. Genomics and improved diagnostics
3. Virulence analysis and genetic diversity
4. Climate change impact on disease dynamics
5. Biological control of plant diseases
6. Development of transgenic resistance against biotic stresses
7. Production of pathogens (virus) free planting material

Services
1. Identification and Supply of fungal, bacterial and bio-control agents
2. Supply of diagnostic reagents and gene constructs
3. Human Resource Development

Contact Detail:
IARI Pusa Campus
Hill Side Road, Pusa, Pusa, New Delhi, Delhi 110012, India
+91 11 2584 3375