- Execution of strategic and applied research for genetic improvement in yield, quality and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.
- Development of varieties and hybrids with emphasis on single cross hybrids of different maturity durations to fit into kharif, rabi and spring cropping seasons and maize-based cropping systems for location-specific conditions in different parts of India.
- Development of efficient package of practices for increasing productivity
- Tailoring maize for diversified uses for industry and special purposes in other sectors such as Quality Protein Maize, Baby corn, Sweet corn, Bio-fuel, etc.
- Strategic research on post-harvest handling and value addition of maize.
- Maintenance, development and evaluation of germplasm for use in breeding.
- To organize breeder seed production programme for maize hybrids and cultivars.
- To organize on-farm research to reduce the yield gap between attainable and realized yield on farmers’ fields.
