In order to envisage desired growth in agriculture, horticulture sector has to play a key role with following focused research thrust areas.

• Gene prospection and allele mining in fruits and vegetables grown under various environmental conditions.
• Nutrient dynamics and interaction
• Bioenergy and solid waste utilization.
• Genomics of coconut, mango, banana and parwal.
• Insect pollinators for improving productivity and quality of horticultural crops.
• Development of varieties for cultivation in non-traditional areas.
• Standardization of aeroponics and hydroponics techniques in fruits and vegetables production.
• Studies on nutritive quality and nutraceutical traits in fruits and vegetables.
• Post harvest and value addition in horticulture crops.
• Modified atmosphere packaging for long storability and transportation of fruits and vegetables.