Under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Sugarcane Breeding Institute (SBI) is engaged in the research, extension and evolution of varieties of sugarcane for different agro-climatic zones across India. Research projects include:
- breeding of superior sugarcane varieties with improved yields, equality and resistance.
- improvement of yield potential of sugarcane varieties by agronomic practices under different environment and input conditions
- studies on the effect of certain soil conditions and fertilisers on nutrient uptake, yield and equality of sugarcane.
The website provides information on sugarcane and cane experts, and details of publications by members of the institution.