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To
explore, collect and introduce mulberry and silkworm germplasm.
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To
undertake characterisation, classification, preliminary evaluation
& cataloguing of germplasm collection for promoting utilisation of
genetic resources.
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To
serve as the long term National Repository of sericultural genetic
resources and national accessioning.
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To
act as a nodal agency for registration and reference centre for
important germplasm resources.
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To
play a lead role in the inter institutional collaboration for
screening /testing / evaluation of sericultural germplasm.
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To
co-ordinate import and export of genetic resources along with
quarantine check pertaining to incoming germplasm and issuing
phytosanitory certificate for export of germplasm.
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To
serve as the National Data Base and Herbarium/ Display of sericultural
genetic resources.
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To
supply the germplasm to all needy organizations.
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To
impart training in sericultural germplasm resource management.
