The task force appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India suggested urgent need of strengthening of research on citrus in Central India after their survey during 24th to 26th April, 1980. Further, Dr. D.J. Hutchison, and UNDP consultant on citrus recommended the establishment of Citrus Research Station at Nagpur to investigate problems concerning citrus fruits in Central India. The Maharashtra Government also requested the Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research for establishment of a Citrus Research Station at Nagpur. Similarly, quinquennial review team of IIHR, Bangalore also recommended that the citrus research work conducted at Nagpur will be more useful and applicable. Centre started functioning from part of the building of rabbit breeding Centre of the Veterinary College at Seminary Hills, Nagpur which was under Dr. PDKV, Akola. The Centre was slowly established in this old building which was suitably renovated for laboratories, office of the Director and administration. Initially, Pathology, Entomology,
Horticulture and Post-harvest Technology laboratories were established. During the 10 years period the Centre was having well developed laboratories at this site.
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