Fruits Science Laboratories

Poly House

Low cost polyhouse is available at HC & RI, Periyakulam.  The climate is not fully controlled which is made of GI pipe and U.V. stabilized 200-micron thick plastic film is normally used for coverage.

Mist Chamber

It is a propagation structure provided with mist system and covered with high-density polyethylene sheets. Intermittent mist systems are widely used for rooting of soft wood, semi hardwood, hardwood and herbaceous cuttings.

Shade Net House

Shade net house of different percent shades are available for reducing the temperature. Under this structure planting materials especially in fruit crops are produced and hardened.

Modern Nursery Complex

One of the most modern nursery complex in India was established in the campus during the year 2001 with the financial assistance of Tamil Nadu Government. The complex consisted of a shade net house, mist chamber and close planting of sapota.