1) Pulses Research Scheme (B. H. 5007)

• Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm of mandate crops viz., midlate pigeonpea and greengram.
• To develop varieties of above crop having high yield potential better grain quality and resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses.
• Testing of newly developed genotypes under various environments to find out their suitability.
• To develop location specific production technology including cropping system research, harvest and post harvest technology as well as work out organic farming practices.
• Screening and testing of germplasm as well as promising material for various disease and insect resistance and workout effective as well as economical control measures.
• Genetic enhancement and production technology of Pulses.

2) Strengthening of Research in Pulses (B. H. 12007)

• To carry out basic, strategic and applied research aimed at enhancement of production and productivity of pulse crops in the stage.
• To conduct and coordinate multidisciplinary and multi-location research to identify and isolate appropriate varietal technologies for varied agro-climatic conditions in different parts of the state.
• Germplasm collection, evaluation, maintenance and its enhancement.
• To hone package of practices for enhancing and sustaining production of different pulses & pulses based cropping systems with minimum deleterious impact on eco-system.
• To produce basic nucleus or breeder seed of different varieties of pulse crops as per state and national indent.
• To ascertain pulses as economic sustainable components under diversified cropping systems.
• To disseminate scientific information and knowledge on pulses research and technologies to the farmers, other stake holders through training, front line demonstration, krushi mahotsav etc.
• To develop linkages/complements with national, international and private research organization for collaborative research program rather than compete with them.
• To provide consultancy services & undertake contractual research.

3) Genetic Enhancement and Production Technology of  Cereals, Pulses and Oil Seeds(B.H. 12963-01)

• To carry out basic, strategic and applied research aimed at enhancement of production and productivity of pulse crops in the stage.
• To conduct and coordinate multidisciplinary and multi-location research to identify and isolate appropriate varietal technologies for varied agro-climatic conditions in different parts of the state.
• Germplasm collection, evaluation, maintenance and its enhancement.
• To hone package of practices for enhancing and sustaining production of different pulses & pulses based cropping systems with minimum deleterious impact on eco-system.
• To produce basic nucleus or breeder seed of different varieties of pulse crops as per state and national indent.
• To ascertain pulses as economic sustainable components under diversified cropping systems.
• To disseminate scientific information and knowledge on pulses research and technologies to the farmers, other stake holders through training, front line demonstration, krushi mahotsav etc.
• To develop linkages/complements with national, international and private research organization for collaborative research program rather than compete with them.
• To provide consultancy services & undertake contractual research.

4) Development of Organic Farming Systems for Sustainable Crop Productivity and Quality (B.H. 12965-01)

• Development of improved technology for organic farming.
• Development of suitable organic farming models of important cropping systems.
• To study the effect of organic farming on yield and quality of organic farm products as well as soil health.
• To impart training to farmers through demonstration of technology.

5) Strengthening of Agro-meteorology at AAU (B.H. 12907)

• Strengthening of Agro-meteorological  observations at AAU.
• To generate data bank for Agro-meteorological  research purpose.
• Characterization of agro-climatic zone of Gujarat.
• To advise the farmers for forthcoming weather for appropriate crop management planning