Identification of resistant sources for major nematodes like root knot, reniform and cyst nematodes to be used for resistant breeding programme.
Genetic improvement of fungal biocontrol agents viz., Purpureocillium lilacinumand Pochonia chlamydosporiafor the management of plant parasitic nematodes
Identification of effective botanicals for the nematode management and development of their formulations.
Identification, characterization and cloning of nematode resistant genes using genetic engineering techniques.
Developing integrated Nematode management techniques for agricultural and horticultural crops in field and poly house cultivation of vegetables and flower crops
Increasing the infectivity and efficiency of Entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema sp. and Heterorhabditis sp. for the biocontrol of major insect pests
