Our Mandate
Our Mandate
- Genetic improvement of natural rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Improvement of agronomic practices including cultivation and exploitation techniques;
- Processing, preservation, storage and utilization of rubber, gum arabic and their derivatives;
- Development of control measures against pests and diseases of rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Design and fabrication of simple processing implements and equipment for rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Farming systems in relation to rubber, gum arabic and other latex- producing plants;
- Socio-economic problems of the cultivation and utilization of rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants;
- Extension research liaison services
- Organizing technical and vocational courses in areas relevant to the above
- Providing laboratory and other technical services to farmers, agro based industries and others needing these services;
- Any other problems relating to the production, processing and utilization of rubber, gum arabic and other latex producing plants of economic importance.