1. Conduct participatory, holistic, and systematic research and studies on citrus fruit crops
  2. Prioritize research areas and policy formulation based on problems and demands in the Citrus sector
  3. Variety improvement and selection for extended harvesting season
  4. Enhancing production and productivity by generating technologies
  5. In-vitro technology for healthy propagation
  6. Conservation and improvement of citrus genetic resources
  7. Technologies advancement on citrus-based farming system
  8. Marketing and export promotion of citrus industry
  9. Ensuring effective dissemination and adoption of developed technologies
  10. Coordination and collaboration with line agencies including farmers' communities