Floriculture and Landscaping Ongoing Projects

Externally funded projects

S.No. Project Duration PI

1.

PPV/HCRI/FLS/CBE/2014/R001

Validation of DUS testing guidelines for jasmine (Funding: PPV&FRA, GoI)

Long term (Since 2012) Dr. M. Ganga
2. Induction of polyploidy in Jasminum spp. (J. sambac and J. grandiflorum) for improving economic traits 2023-2026 Dr. M. Ganga
3. Development of novel types of tuberose, chrysanthemum and rose to enable income enhancement to floriculture farmers 2023-2026 Dr. M. Ganga
4. Advanced strategies for production of floral essential oils and bio-pigments 2023-2026 Dr. M. Ganga

 

ICAR – AICRP on Floriculture

S.No. Project
GERMPLASM CONSERVATION AND EVALUATION
1.

1.6.1: Collection, evaluation and maintenance of tuberose germplasm

2.

1.17.1: Collection, evaluation and conservation of Hibiscus

3.

1.18.1: Collection and evaluation of Jasminum spp.

4.

1.19.1: Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm of Ixora

S.No. Project
CROP IMPROVEMENT
1. 2.2.1: Testing of new genotypes of chrysanthemum (for loose/cut flower/pot culture)
2. 2.3.1: Testing of new genotypes of tuberose
3. 2.5.1: Testing of new genotypes of  marigold for loose flower
4. 2.9.1: Testing of new genotypes of China aster
5. 2.11.1: Testing of new genotypes of spider lily
6. 2.12.1: Testing of new genotypes of Jasmine
7. 2.13.1: Testing of new genotype in lotus
S.No. Project
CROP MANAGEMENT
1. 3.6.2: Optimization of micronutrient doses for Chrysanthemum
S.No. Project
POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
1. 5.1.1: Standardization of pre-harvest sprays of plant growth substances to improve postharvest keeping quality of chrysanthemum.
2. 5.1.1: Standardization of pre harvest sprays of plant growth substances to improve post harvest keeping quality of tuberose.