BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research

About BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research

BRIC-NIPGR is an autonomous research institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It operates under the autonomous Body - Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). BRIC-NIPGR focuses on high-quality plant biology research and is also involved in training the next generation of plant biologists. Apart from engaging in basic research, the discoveries made in this institute have translation values and wider implication for crop improvement.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

BRIC-NIPGR develops the highest Glucoraphanin producing Brassica crop by Gene Editing

Indian mustard biofortified with cancer-preventive, GLUCORAPHANIN Glucoraphanin, a well-studied glucosinolate found mainly in broccoli, is valued for itshealth benefits, especially...

BRIC-NIPGR Scientists demonstrate improved fertilizer uptake in rice by gene editing

Gene promoter-edited Rice lines with improved grain yield in lowphosphate soil India imports almost 4.5 million tonnes of Diammonium phosphate...

OsDUF2488 acts synergistically with OsPrx1.1, regulates ROS metabolism and promotes dehydration tolerance in rice

Dehydration greatly limits crop productivity, particularly in rain-fed areas across the world. Despite extensive research over the past several decades...

Isopropylmalate synthase regulatory domain removal abolishes feedback regulation at the expense of leucine homeostasis in plants

Brief Story: Feedback inhibition loops are frequent in amino acid biosynthetic pathways to tightly regulate the accumulation of the end...

EQUIPMENT FACILITIES

NIPGR ALUMNI

CAMPUS LIFE

Student Hostel

SciEfflux - 2025

The Hostel Facility Offering the right atmosphere for study and interchange of thoughts and ideas and fostering among students, the spirit of fellowship and the sense of unity amidst diversity.

Staff Residence

NIPGR has providing on Campus housing facility to its eligible staff members. The housing complex of the Institute besides Director’s Residence, comprised of 28 dwelling units

Daycare Facility

The daycare is fully air-conditioned and equipped with various toys, board games, and storybooks. The daycare is under CCTV surveillance. Both indoor and outdoor play areas are available.

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