Research
University Sub Project
Ongoing University Research Projects
| Project No. & Title | Project leaders | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SEC/CBE/SST/GNT/2018/001 Studies on fatty acid profile and their influence on seed storability of groundnut varieties | Dr. P.R. Renganayaki Professor and Head |
February 2018 to March 2020 |
| Core Project – SEC/CBE/SST/GNT/ 2018/CP141 Fatty acid profile and its effect on seed storability in groundnut. (PI) |
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki Prof. & Head (SST) |
2018-19 |
| SEC/CBE/SST/GNT/2018/10
Understanding the causes of seed dormancy, poor multiplication ratio, seed deterioration and management strategies for improving productivity in groundnut |
Dr. R. Dr. R. Jerlin
Professor (SST) Dr.J.Renugadevi Professor (SST) |
August 2018 to March 2020 |
| SEC/CBE/ SST / RIC / 2018 / CPO74
Preventing pre-harvest sprouting by inducing temporary dormancy in rice varieties |
Dr. J. Renugadevi
Professor (SST) |
November
2018 to March 2020 |
| URP – SEC / CBE / SST / VEG / 2018 / 001Delivering inputs through seed capsule for enhancing germination and seedling vigour in onion. (PI) | Dr. K. Raja Assoc. Professor (SST) |
Aug-2018 to Jul-2020 |
| SEC/CBE/SST/PUL/2019/001
Studying the impact of hard seeds on normal seedling production and vigour status in blackgram, greengran and horsegram varieties. |
Dr. G. Sasthri
Associate Professor (SST) |
June 2019 to April 2021 |
| SEC/CBE/SST/MAZ/2018/CP075
Assessing the seed maturity and vigour of groundnut and maize crops using Chlorophyll fluorescence technique |
Dr. D. Thirusendura Selvi
Assistant Professor (SST)
|
November 2018 to March 2020 |
Completed University Research Projects
| Project No. & Title | Project leaders | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CPBG/CBE/STH/05/003
Case study on seed threshing in redgram, greengram and blackgram |
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki
Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
2005 to 2007 |
| CPBG/CBE/STH/05/004
Varietal characterization in blackgram |
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki
Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
2005 to 2008 |
| SC/CBE/SST 2009/002
Development of Integrated seed coating technology for maize |
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki
Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
2007 to 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 003
Evaluation of DISCO brand seed coating polymer of INCOTEC on major agronomic crops for storability |
Dr. P. Srimathi Professor and Head (SST)Dr. V. Manonmani Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
May 2008 to May 2009 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 001
Varietal characterization of rice
|
Dr. P. Srimathi Professor (SST)Dr. P.R. Renganayaki Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
June 2008 to June 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 005
Maximization of quality Olitorious Jute seed production |
Dr. R. Jerlin Assoc. Prof. (SST)Dr. K. Prabakar Assoc. Prof. (Pl.Path) |
June 2008 to June 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 010Strengthening of quality seed production and distribution | Dr. S. Sundareswaran Assoc. Prof. (SST)Dr. K. Sundaralingam Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
June 2008 to May 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2008 / 011
Improvement of seed quality in marginal lots of cotton, sunflower and hybrid rice by specific gravity separator |
Dr. S. Sundareswaran
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2008 to May 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 004
Seed and seed crop fortification with KCPL secondary proteins |
Dr. R. Umarani Assoc. Prof. (SST)Dr. R. Jerlin Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
June 2008 to May 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 007
Customizing nano particles and quantum dots for monitoring live and dead seeds
|
Dr. N. Natarajan
Professor (SST) Dr. P. Srimathi Professor and Head (SST) |
December 2008 to November 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 008
Standardization of seed enhancement and storage techniques, seed certification standards for Jatropha and pungamia and standardization of seed handling techniques in Jatropha |
Dr. P. Srimathi Prof. & HeadDr.P.R.RenganayakiAssoc. Prof. (SST)Dr. J. Renugadevi Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
December 2008 to November 2011 |
| Project No. & Title | Project leaders | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 009
Testing of seeds for quality parameters
|
Dr. P. Srimathi Prof. & HeadDr. J. Renugadevi Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
July 2008 to June 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 016
Evaluation of morphological, chemical and biochemical methods for cultivar identification in cotton |
Dr. J. Renugadevi
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2008 to June 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 015
Suitability of new packaging material for commercial seed storage of paddy and groundnut |
Dr. V. Manonmani
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2008 to June 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2008 / 012
Studies on biochemical and molecular basis of seed priming in maize hybrid (Zea mays) (CHM (M) 5 |
Dr. S. Sundareswaran
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2008 to May 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST/ 2009 / 017
Establishment of varietal characterization and genetic purity of hybrid seeds through bio-molecular profile (Protein / isoenzymes / DNA finger printing) |
Dr. R. Jerlin
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2008 to June 2010 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 006Development of seed hardening technique and designer seed technology for pulses, millets, cotton, tomato hybrid and Bt brinjal of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and demonstration | Dr. R. Umarani
Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
June 2009 to June 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 019
Optimization of fruit maturity standards for seed extraction in solanaceous and cucurbitaceous vegetables |
Dr. S. Lakshmi
Asst. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2009 to May 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 018
Standardizing process variables for processing of different crop seeds and determination of optimum sieve size and type of grading screen for grading seeds of different crop varieties, hybrid and parents |
Dr. G. Sasthri
Asst. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2009 to May 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 020
Optimization of production technology of hybrid rice during the off season |
Dr. K. Sundaralingam
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2009 to May 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 023
Standardization of seed vigour test and vigour standards for field crops |
Dr. K. Sundaralingam
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
June 2009 to May 2011 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2009 / 022
Studies on the health status of rice seeds |
Dr. K. Prabakar
Assoc. Prof. (Pl.Path)
|
June 2009 to May 2012 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2010 / 024
Varietal characterization in blackgram |
Dr. J. Renugadevi
Assoc. Prof. (SST) |
November 2010 to December 2012 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2010 / 026
Study on biochemical and molecular basis of seed priming in sunflower hybrid |
Dr. V. Manonmani
Assoc. Prof. (SST)
|
January 2011 to December 2013 |
| SEED / CBE / SST / RIC / 2014 / 001
Evaluation of anatomical and biochemical causes for seed deterioration in rice genotypes and steps to mitigate the rate of deterioration |
Dr. R. Jerlin
Prof. (SST) |
September 2014 to April 2015 |
| SEED / CBE / SST / 2013 / 003
Seed invigouration with botanicals and storage studies in pulses |
Dr. S. Lakshmi
Asst. Prof. (SST) |
October 2013 to September 2015 |
| SEED / CBE / SST / GNT / 2016 / 001
Study on seed priming treatments for improving seed vigour and yield in groundnut |
Dr. V. Manonmani
Prof. (SST) |
June 2016 to May 2019 |
| SC / CBE / SST / VEG / 2013 / 006
Effect of drying methods on seed generation and storability in chillies |
Dr. R. Vijayan
Asst. Prof. (SST) |
November 2013 to October 2016 |
| SC / CBE / SST / 2013 / 005
Development of seed longevity model to predict the storability in rice varieties |
Dr. C. Menaka
Asst. Prof. (SST) |
November 2013 to October 2016 |
| SEED / CBE / SST / WC 2016 / 001 Studies on maximization of seed yield and standardization of seed germination testing procedure in Hedge lucerne |
Dr. S. Sundareswaran Director, Seed Centre |
September 2016 to August 2018 |
Ongoing schemes
| S.No. | Project (Externally funded) | Scientist Name and Designation | Project duration | Budget (Rs. in lakhs) | Funding agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Venture Capital Scheme – Testing of quality parameters of seeds. (PI) | Dr. P.R. Renganayaki Prof. & Head (SST) Dr. R. Jerlin Professor (SST) |
2008 to till date | 0.50 | Director, ABD |
| 2. | GOI-PVP& FRA
Implementation of PVP legislation through DUS testing under ICAR & SAU systems. (PI) |
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki Prof. & Head (SST) Dr. K. Raja Assoc. Professor (SST) |
2003 to till date | 7.25 | PPV&FRA, New Delhi |
| 3. | Revolving Fund – RF/SST/CBE/002 Implementation of seed enhancement techniques and transfer of technologies to stake holders. (PI) |
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki Prof. & Head (SST) Dr. J. Renugadevi Professor (SST) Dr. R. Jerlin Professor (SST)Dr. K. Raja Assoc. Professor (SST) Dr. D. Thirusendura Selvi, Asst. Professor (SST) |
2017-2022 | 1.00 | ICAR
|
Completed schemes
| S. No. | Project (Externally funded) | Scientist Name and Designation | Project duration | Budget (Rs. in lakhs) | Funding agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Development of Mechanized Integrated Seed Coating Technology for Maize and Pearl Millet
|
Dr.P.R.Renganayaki
Assoc. Prof. (SST) Dr.J.Renugadevi Assoc. Prof. (SST) Dr.P.Srimathi |
June 2008 to May 2010 | 2.87 | Pioneer Hybrid International, Hyderabad |
| 2. | Evaluation of DISCO brand seed coating polymer of INCOTEC on major agronomic crops for storability
|
Dr.A.S.Ponnuswamy
Special Officer (Seeds) & Dr.P.Srimathi Prof. & Head Dr.V.Manonmani Assoc. Prof.(SST) |
June 2008 to May 2009 | 1.59 | INCOTEC Private Limited, Hyderabad |
| 3. | Private funded scheme on “Investigation of seed treatment with shukra formulation on water stress tolerance in Corn and Wheat” (PI) | Dr.R.Jerlin
Prof. (SST) |
2009-2010 | 1.03 | M/s. BASF India Ltd., Mumbai |
| S. No. | Project (Externally funded) | Scientist Name and Designation | Project duration | Budget (Rs. in lakhs) | Funding agency |
| 4. | UGC scheme on ”Genetic purity assessment of commercial seed lots of varieties and hybrids of rice and maize through identification of suitable SSR markers” (PI) | Dr.R.Jerlin
Prof. (SST) |
2011-2014 | 6.358 | UGC, New Delhi |
| 5. | Standardization of seed standards for Tree borne Oilseeds
|
Dr.P.Srimathi Prof. & Head Dr.P.R.RenganayakiAssoc. Prof. (SST)Dr.J.RenugadeviAssoc. Prof. (SST) |
2009-2011 | 18.00 | NOVOD, New Delhi |
| 6. | Enhancing storage life of Bamboo seeds | Dr.K.Ramamoorthy
Special Officer (Seeds) Dr.P.R.Renganayaki Assoc. Prof.(SST) |
2010-2012 | 30.00 | GOI (National Bamboo Mission), New Delhi |
| 7. | Quality control arrangement on seeds | Dr.P.R.Renganayaki
Assoc. Prof.(SST) |
2011-2013 | 75.00 | GOI, Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operation, New Delhi |
| 8. | ICAR Special Grant Project on “Customizing Nano particles and quantum dots for monitoring live and dead seeds” | Dr.N.Natarajan
Prof. (SST) & Dr.P.Srimathi |
2008 – 2011 | 25.00 | University Grant (50 crore project), New Delhi, Tamil Nadu |
| 9. | Part II Plan Scheme on
“Farmers participatory seed production programme in green manure crops” |
Dr.A.Vijayakumar Professor and HeadDr.P.Selvaraju Prof.(SST)Dr.J.Renugadevi Prof. (SST)Dr.S.Lakshm Asst. Prof. (SST) |
2014 – 2015 | 5.68 | State Govt |
| 10. | NADP (RKVY) scheme on “Promotion of Quality Seed Production in Green Manures” | Dr.P.Selvaraju, Prof.(SST)Dr.R.Vijayan Asst. Prof. (SST) |
2014 – 2015 | 3.72 | GOI, New Delhi |
| 11. | Development of Infrastructural materials for ITI students in Agricultural sector (Dept of Seed Science & Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore) | Dr.K.Vanangamudi
Professor (SST) Dr.S.Lakshmi Asst. Prof. (SST)
|
2010- 2011 | 13.42 | National Instructional Media Institute, GOI, Ministry of Labour & Employmen, Chennai |
| S. No. | Project (Externally funded) | Scientist Name and Designation | Project duration | Budget (Rs. in lakhs) | Funding agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | Development of Infrastructural materials for both BBBT and advance module (Dept of Seed Science & Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore) | Dr.K.Vanangamudi
Professor (SST) Dr.S.Lakshmi Asst. Prof. (SST)
|
2010 – 2011 | 12.44 | National Instructional Media Institute, GOI, Ministry of Labour & Employmen, Chennai |
| 13. | Development of technologies for Organic seed production in Vegetables (Dept of Seed Science & Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore) | Dr.K.Sundaralingam Professor (SST)
Dr.S.Lakshmi Asst. Prof. (SST)
|
2012 – 2015 | 10.39 | UGC, New Delhi |